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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

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Havana Pan American union debated at congress amid political intrigue

At Havana on February 16 the Pan American union's future function was debated as delegates sought a workable draft to enable union activity regardless of ratification. Dr Honorio Pueyrredon of Argentina faced resignation rumors while Argentina's Yrigoyen party prepared its convention.

Havana Pan-American Union Pan-American Congress Bell Committee On Dr. Pueyrredon Argentina Hipolito ¥Rigoyen Buenos Aires Pan- American Union Yrigoyen Argenina League of Nations

Widow of Chicago Millionaire Banker Dies at Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Fanny Van Vechten, 83 widow of Ralph Van Vechten, Chicago banker, died in Cedar Rapids on February 16 after a short illness. She wed here, a private funeral will be held, and she leaves a daughter Duane, a brother Gulford Maynard of Sioux City, Kirke Maynard of Washington, and sister Mrs. Henry F. Storm of Yama. She inherits most of her husband’s estate estimated at 5.5 million dollars. he died last summer.

Chicago Fanny van Vechten Ralph van Vechten van Vechten Duane Favo Gulfard Maynard Sioux City Ta- Kirke Maynard Washington Henry F. Storm Yama Carl van Veehten Mire van Veehten

Jay Bird Guilty Of Liquor Charge

The article notes Jay Bird pleaded guilty before Judge and will have sentence passed on February 20 at 9 am. Also mentioned are G H Alexander and Howard Wright with related liquor nuisance and driving under influence incidents, plus other local legal entries and fines.

Fey Bird Lale Howard Wright Cedar Mills Dre Nathan Enlow Duster Ray Murray Grand Jury Oneh da Fe H. Bo Benes F.C. Meunier Cedar Falls Cavinty Accorncy Hate Parker Weller Clifford Padget Lair H. B. Haies

Domestic Suit Filed Over $10,000 Alleged Injury

A petition filed yesterday by Mrs. Nea accuses Melva Cal Inday and Mrs. Cis of causing a domestic type of harm and seeks $10,000 in damages. The action was filed in Des Moines with Petitioner Pet. 16-4 noted in the record.

Altin Tes Moines Pet TNA Ri Re Melva Cal Inday Affertana Neatoo Cis

Florida bank closes leaving Fort Lauderdale without a bank

The Fort Lauderdale Tank & Trust Co. closed, leaving the city without a bank. The institution’s assets are being liquidated, with estimated losses near $260,000 as the situation unfolds.

Florida Bank Port Lauderdale Bia The Fort Lauderdale

Lindbergh Seeks Quiet Run Between Public Duties

Lindbergh, arriving in St Louis after a 000 mile Central American trip, seeks a quiet four day layoff from public functions. He plans a major airmail flight next week and urges cities to align with aviation progress while discussing a possible aviation hub role for St Louis.

Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis Central America President Machado Cuba Carlos Manuel de Gerpedes Havana Cloud Aviation Business of Lindbergh Nungesser Lille France Charles Mme. Nungesser Charles Nungesser Atlantic Pans New York International News Service Col Col Lindbergh

Part of New Jail Nears Readiness for Prisoners

The county board reports a section of the new jail will be ready by Saturday for prisoners though occupancy approval remains uncertain due to questions about pre acceptance. Construction started last April, and housing has relied on the city jail, county hospital, and Grundy Center jail, with the hospital full and no inmates kept there recently. A house warming is not yet decided, and visitors may see the facility before doors close.

Grundy Center

Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt After Pavement Spill Near Waterlay

A Millard Jabmsnz of Yat Lovejoy avenue sustained severe head injuries last evening when he swerved to avoid a fallen motorcycle about three miles from Waterlay on the Hudson road. Johnson and three friends rode to Hudson and back on two machines. on the return Wilson and Carrothers collided with Johnson and Card, causing Johnson to crash. He was rushed to St. Prencie hospital after arrival by Waterloo ambulance. doctors planned X rays to check for a possible fracture.

Yat Lovejoy Avenue Waterlay Hudson Road Johnson Linn Wilson Chauncel Carrothers Oscar Card Hudson Johson’s Wilson Card Rathers Card Waterloo Dassing

Ambiguous Evening Note Cites Food Figure Named Angelo Thiel

A garbled passage references a New York chef Angelo Thiel once linked to a Rustan imperial pantry. It mentions a person named Mime Anastasia Tacha and a Nichalas IT chapter date, but details remain unclear from the fragment.

Angelo ‘Thiel New York Tapigily Fry Rustan Imperial Tantry Mime Anastasia Tacha Kacks Cdiapter Nichalas IT

Woman Driver Injured in Des Moines Car Collision

Mrs Harger Blish, a well known local resident, sustained cuts and bruises after a collision with Mrs OC Clark yesterday. Mrs Clark was unhurt but her daughter, Martina Fernley, 16, was bruised. A bystander, Piehop, witnessed the crash.

Des Moines Peb Harger Blish Hua Hospital O. Clayrk Clark Aurttia Ferniey

Firemen Sub for Doctor in Death by Own Action

Cedar Rapids Iowa February reports indicate a death by own action involving a doctor substitution after a fire company response. Firemen aided the patient until medical staff arrived. circumstances outline missteps but no details of final outcome. Targeted names and addresses appear in unrelated sections, including marriage licenses listed after the incident.

Temperatures and Weather Notes

Fragmented OCR item mentions Thursday temperatures and nightly minimums with unclear data. No clear numbers or locations are readable to form a precise summary or identify persons or organizations.

Summers Story Against Packers Breaks On Stand

George F. Summers, a complaining witness, testified against the Rath Packing Co. and the Hormel Co. in a hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission examiner John C. Brooke. The case centers on alleged territorial agreements to suppress competition in hog purchasing. Summers contradicted earlier statements as Rath’s counsel pressed for testimony to reveal new facts.

Joiurice Special Levit Mason City George F. Summers Rath Packing Company Waterloo George A. Hormel Co Austin Mini John C. Brooke Interstate Commerce Commission CE. Miles United States Department of Agriculture J. S. Boyd National Livestock Exchange Chicago Summers Hormels Alfred Longley Ben Hormel Plainfield Waverly Cedar Falls Hormel Rath Company Rath’s Rath Osage St. Ansgar Hormel Company Hogs Norf Nashua Hampton Ff. C

Fireman Dies in Railroad Wreck Near Independence

W P Young fireman on the Mid day Limited Kansas City St Louis train was killed when the engine and tender derailed near Independence Missouri. Engineer William Wetten was injured and Young was trapped for hours with no passengers hurt. The wreck occurred last night and involved a walling down of the engine and tender. A second item notes a Town legal college entry change for 1930 with three years of prep work replacing two.

Tharder Fore Law Towr City University of Town College of Law Henry ©. Jones

Brown and two others die in county home and area

Inmate William Brown of the Black Hawk county home died of heart disease after a period of wandering. He was about 60 years old with unclear past records. The body rests at Hileman and Gindt mortuary. In a separate item, Mrs. Benjamin Entwistle, 24, of Inch City, died at University Hospital Iowa City after childbirth complications. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stoy of Orange township and is survived by her husband and two young sons.

William Brown Black Hawk County Orange Township Tea. m Littile Brown Hilemani Gindt Mortuary AMS Benjamin Entwistle Inch City Stoy University Hospital Iowa City Doris Stoy Waterton West High School Towa State Terestris Towa Entwistle University of Towa Hammond Avenue Benjamin Wiliam Waterion Priday Defivite Pwalk Wank Rere Alin Ei Cata OF Clara E. Fox Waterion Widhop Roy la Brink Deborel Mary Lew Brink Surviempe Trand Asa W. Brink Walevitn Ora Brruik Washburn

Coolidge Hosts Final White House Winter Reception

President Coolidge will host a long night reception at the White House marking the close of the winter social season. For the first time since taking office Mrs. Coolidge is absent due to illness, confined to bed for nearly a week.

Washington, D. C INS Coolidge Arm and Navy White House

Des Moines Plans Chick Shack and Rib House Raids

Des Moines reports drastic action against rib houses and chicken shacks on the outskirts. Sheriff Findley and the county attorney plan license enforcement after many operated without license yesterday. Barbers claim discrimination for drawing trade from city core eateries.

Des Moines Findley Tel Barberite

Pains In Stomach Raise Hope of Quick Wealth In Nebraska

In Imperial Nebraska February 16, interest rose over a possible Nebraska oil discovery. A Wichita expert claimed stomach pain signaled oil beneath land eyed for a first Nebraska well. A company formed, $46,000 invested, and drilling reportedly struck a pocket at 1,000 feet.

Nebraska Imperial Neb Vnsi Newaska L. G. Heseman Wichita Kan Heseman Hit & Bas

Pioneer of 1838 Dies at Iowa City

Mrs Mary Kenderdine aged eighty five long time resident of Johnson county and mother of GA Kenderdine a well known Iowa City attorney died after months of illness from old age. She will be buried today at Lisbon her home until six months ago.

Iowa City Mary Kenderdine Johnson County Iowa Lisbon Kenderdine GA. Kencerdine Towa City

Brain Tests and Rapid Reading Misreadings in Society Piece

An Evening Post society page discusses intelligence and spelling tests, noting errors and misinterpretations in a humorous critique. It argues tests hide misreadings reflect casual writing and suggests practice improves reading speed and accuracy over time.

Winnipeg Hockey Team Learns Rough Play in Waterloo

David Johnson, manager of the Canadian team, praised Winnipeg Buffaloes and noted Waterloo hosts as city tied to hockey’s rise in the middle west. He cited Canada’s vast hockey culture and rival teams while Mayor Tibbitts and Legion leader Reed welcomed the visitors during luncheon in Black's tearoom.

Winnipeg United States David Johnson Elons Club Black's Winnipeg Buffaloes Canada Waterloo Glenn A. Tibbitts Middle West Harry M. Reed American Legion Post Legion Frank Wyant Lions Club

Confesses Attempt to Attack Girl

Elkader Iowa February report states Edward Carrieve, 26, of Oconto Wisconsin will be arraigned next week on attempted rape charges after confessing to an alleged assault on Theresa Hahn 17 of Marquette. Sheriff Chris Larson said Carriveau was arrested in La Crosse Wisconsin Tuesday by a railway detective and identified by Hahn.

Elkader Theresa Hahn Marquette Las Dward Carrigea Oconto Wis Chris Larson Sherif Larson Carriveau Carriveau O la Crosse Miss Hahn

Slain Woman's Body Found by Roadside in Detroit Area

A well dressed woman, apparently killed and dumped from a car, lay near Phoenix Park by Plymouth. Deputy Sheriff George Springer reported she had passed a gunshot wound to the head and another to the abdomen. no identification was found on the body.

Detroit Mich George Springer Phoenix Park Plymouth

Reed Launches Presidential Campaign Tour From Missouri Senator

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri begins an active bid for the presidency with a speaking tour through the southwest. The Missouri Democrat will open in Dallas, planning about a dozen speeches before returning to Washington. The trip starts February 20.

Washington D. C VNI James A. Reed Missouri Southwest Dallas

Hoover Plumbing Code To Be Brought Before Ordinance Committee

The Hoover plumbing code, drawn by Herbert Toaver and sanitation experts, to be discussed by the city council ordinance committee and a master plumbers group. Meeting set for 7 30 p m. The code is nationally recognized and adopted by several principal cities, with minor differences from Water Inc's ordinance.

Hoover Waterloo Ta Blough Herbert Toaver

Injection Methods Offer Hope for Leprosy Cure

Cleveland February 16 Leprosy may be eradicated by hypodermic chaulmoogra oil injections replacing oral doses. Indian, Hawaiian and Philippine researchers report dramatic cures. Col Caimi Thompson of Cleveland, chairman of the Leonard Wood Memorial, cites over 1000 cures at Culion among 46,000 lepers. The fund aims to equip labs and supply medical care in the Philippines.

Cleveland Globe India Hawaii Philippines Caimi Thompson Leonard Wood Memorial Col. Thompson Culion Thompson Wood

Turkey and Progeny Rivalry Ends Five Farmers Feud

In Pratt Kan on Feb 16 a dispute over a turkey and its brood pits five neighbors against each other. A buyer and the hen led to a split, with lawyers consulted and claims of ownership contested after the turkey returned to its former home with young turks.

Pratt Kan

State Commander to Address Legion Post Here Tonight

One hundred and sixty six new members will be given the American Legion obligation of Department Commander G Decker French Davenport at a Beecher Chapman post meeting in Memorial hall tonight. Veterans of the Civil and Spanish wars will be guests. After initiation ceremonies Commander French will speak. Vaudeville acts from the Riviera theatre and music by the Legion double quartet will follow. Army refreshments will be served.

American Legion G. Decker French Davenport Beecher-Chapman Post Memorial Hall French Riviera Theatre Legion

Flier Killed Three Hurt in Air Crashes

Dallas and Omaha reports describe two air crashes. Jerry Aldridge of Wichita Falls Texas died in Dallas, Verne Mallerne of Brownsville Texas was fatally or seriously injured. In Omaha B E Drew 27 and Leonard Arnold 21, students, were critically injured with doubtful recovery.

Dallas Tex Jerry Aldridge Wichita Pails Verne Mallerne Brownsville Omaha, Neb B. E. Drew Leonard Arnold

Count Finds Another Empty Ballot Box

In Washington on February 16 the Waterman elections subcommittee announced a second empty ballot box from Pennsylvania's 1926 senatorial election recount. The Tenth division of Pittsburgh's Sixth ward supposedly held 1931 ballots, but the ballots are missing.

Washington D. C Senate Pennsylvania Waterman Elections Subcommittee Pittsburgh

U S Would Padlock 350 Chicago Cafes

Assistant United States District Attorney Edgar Elder announced plans to seek injunctions to padlock 350 Chicago cafes and night clubs for alleged violations of the prohibition law. The cases name 940 establishments with an estimated property value over 15 million dollars.

Chicago United States District Edgar Elder Elder

Mine Union Leader Shot Dead in Office in Wilkes-Barre

Frank A. Gatti former president of the No. 1 local United Mine Workers Fitzstan was shot and killed today in the new district headquarters. He was meeting with district officials about labor troubles at Pittston when three men entered and fired twelve bullets.

Wilkes Bartr Frank A. Gatti United Mine Workers, Fittstan Gatti Pittston

Two Soldiers Die in Auto Crash at Cudahy Wisconsin

Two U S soldiers assigned to Fort Sheridan were killed when their car crashed into a tree in Cudahy Wisconsin. Corporal Martin Debrowski of Bay City Michigan and Corporal Clifford R Roseman of Madison Wisconsin died in the crash. another soldier was probably fatally injured.

Cudahy Wis United States Fort Sheridan Ili Martin Debrowski Bay City Mich Clifford R. Roseman Madison

Waterloo man charged with illegal liquor transport in Parkersburg

Conrad J. Nauman of 338 High Street was held to a Butler county island jury on illegal liquor transport after Parkersburg arrest last Thursday with three gallons in his car. Mayor Spain fined him 50 dollars plus costs for legree possession and ordered car confiscated pending trial. Bond to release the car set at 1500 dollars.

Conrad J. Nauman High Street Butler County Parkersburg Spain

Arrest in Minnesota tied to revoked parole over check charge

A man identified as Harry Pickett was arrested in Faribault Minnesota after authorities learned he failed to write to the judge, leading to parole revocation. Sheriff G H Jurgenson reported the incident as part of ongoing county investigations. A safety expert notes that nearly 49 percent of meteor-related accidents occur at night.

Harry Pickett Falr Mont Minn G. H Jurgenson Marthy Countty Mickett Ilan

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