Hoover to Create Prohibition Probe Commission
Washington reports Hoover plans a strong probe into enforcement of the dry law. Senator Edge and Senator Jones press for a commission of nine to ten members, seeking a capable, impartial panel. Coolidge, if available, could head the inquiry, pleasing both wets and dries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Waller Edge
New Jersey
Senate
GS Street
Hoover
Edge
Wesley Jones
Defender
Act of Congress
Calvi Coolidge
Cody
Coolidge
Commission
Jones
J Weires Brother of Deputy Dies at Oakland
Eve Weires deputy in the county clerk of court office received word that her brother Joseph Weires 29 died Wednesday afternoon in Highland hospital Oakland California No cause given Family unaware of illness or accident Body to be sent to Allison Iowa for burial Joseph son of Michael Weires oldest in Allison He served in the regular army two years after WWI and played professional baseball later worked at veterans hospitals Surviving are father in Allison five brothers Pal Edward West Union Te J B Fred Allison and Frank Waverly Ja four sisters Mrs Frank Hooton Boone Ja Mrs Harry Megan Eldora Ta and Miss Eve and Nellie Weares Gil Mulberries d in Watered The mother died August 1927
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Weires
S Ofice
Joseph Weires
Oman
Veterans
Alumson
Pal
Edward
West Union
J. B
Fred
Allisop
Frank
Waverly
Frank Hooton
Boone
Harry Megan
Eldora
Eve
Nellie
Gil Mulberry
Watereo
Sioux City Athletic Club Members Taken in Raid
Sioux City police report Prohibition agents led by G. V Yellowley raided the Sioux City Athletic Club on the top floor of a Horntown building. Fifteen people were arrested with several gallons of liquor and paraphernalia seized. Yellowley called the detainees patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Athletic Club
Yellowley
Sioux City
Yrilowiey
Chicago
Prosecutor Keyes Faces Transfer After 1 to 14 Year Term
In Los Angeles on February 91, Asa Eyre, former county district attorney, awaited transfer to San Quentin as the judge imposed a one to fourteen year term. Keyes offered no comment and appeared to cling to hope for a longer stay. Two conspirators remained in jail pending extended proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Asa Eeyre
Los Angeles County
San Quentin
Keyes
Melting Snow May Bring Flood Peril Along Gedar River
In a September 1913 report to a city commission on the Mulan Avenue bridge under construction engineer Daniel W. Mead warned that extraordinary floods arise from intense rain and rapid runoff. He noted snow on drainage areas, rising temperatures, and saturated or frozen ground could swell water supply and stress the bridge’s flood capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulan Avenue
Daniel W. Mead
Valle Murder Case Proceeds Amid Defense Objections
In West Union Iowa February 21 Pedro Ramos denies involvement in the Gelwein murder of Matids Renada. Valle and Manuel Lopez stand under second degree murder sentences while Ramos faces trial. An interpreter is used for Valle and Lopez with Judge Eichendorf presiding. Ramos, 39 and married, is accused by his brother in law of shared guilt. The other men pleaded guilty and received 40 year terms, with Renada executed due to alleged relations with Valle's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
West Union
Pedro Ramos
Gelwein
Matids Renada
United States
Lauz Valle
Valle
Manuel Lopez
W. L. Eichendorf
E. R. O'Brien
Ramos
Martin Sevney
GC. S. Williams
Tows City
Lopez
Eichendorf
Renada
Ment
Vale
Snow Fills Fayette Roads as Workers Clear Them
Snow and wind halted travel across Fayette as streets remained blocked and crews labored to clear highways toward Orhyelm route. Readings fell below freezing with temperatures around 0 C to 5 C, while repairs on building access continued amid drifting snow. Marriage licenses and local notices appear in the same column with names such as Chester Relene and SATIena Von Auken listed among official entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Ganesgyigd
West Unlen
Ruth
Orhyelm
Athirs Suh
Chester Relene
Oelwein, In
Satiena von Auken
Onlwein
Weather report fragment with temperatures and snow
Fragmentary weather note shows Wednesday and Thursday temperatures with a forecast of snow from last night. Notable data include a 2 inch snow amount and predicted highs and lows for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EPA
Military Rites at Hanna’s Funeral Service
Military rites will honor General Hanna with color guards from veterans and auxiliary groups. The body will travel from Waterloo by rail to Kistner’s mortuary for public viewing, followed by church services and graveside rituals conducted by Army and National Guard officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Kistner
Chaurch
We. Woung
Drew
Arthur Young
Puneral Mares
Alvert. Schalin
W. Whitesvile
Tree Methodist Church
J. Richmond Morgan
First Congregational Church
Hanna J. E. Johnson
First Methodist Episcopal Church
WL Williams
Ackley
Grand Army of the Republic
Spaaish
Young
Nantoetudl
Gerd Arig
Biglor
Frapp
Cayroen
Hatel
The
Ely
Gallfonia
Snowbound on Highway 10 West of Waverly
Snow drives and strong winds blocked Highway 10 west of Waverly Ta on February 27. Motor traffic was hindered by deep drifts, causing many to turn back or delay trips as vehicles became stranded and visually impeded by the weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Moeverh
Here
Stewart Denies Teapot Dome Ties In Rockefeller Dispute
Col Robert W Stewart rejects charges by Jatin D Rockefeller Jr seeking to oust him as Standard Oil of Indiana chairman. In an open letter to stockholders he accuses Aldrich and Lee of publishing deceitful material, insists he never aided Teapot Dome leases, and cites his subpoenaed witness status in a Washington case while defending 23,000 Indiana employees and board colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jatin D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Robert W. Stewart
Rockefeller
Col. Stéwart
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Ivy Lee
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Aldrich
Col
Stewart
John D. Rocsefeller, Jr
Col. Stewart
Egypt
Mr. Rockefeller, Jr
Aldrich-Lee
Teapot Dome
Nok
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Washington
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Solilly
Bishop Morrison to Celebrate His 30th Anniversary
Ember day February 22 marks the thirtieth anniversary of Rt. Tey. T. Morrison bishop of Town in the episcopal church. A service at St. Mark's Church will include holy eucharist at 10 a. m. with a 7:30 p. m. Lenten service featuring litany and instruction on church history and doctrine. TX Divorce Court suits for divorce were filed today in Clerk J. W Thompson's office including Sarah Kephare vs William Kephare, married December 6, 1916 at Waterina. Charles VI vs Violet Wilt, married April 25, 1925 at Waterina. Jack Thill vs Rhyls Thill, married September 17, 1931 at Webster City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Tey. T. N. Marrison
Town
St. Mark's Church
Alice
J. Ww. Thompson
Sarah Kephare
Willian Kephact
Dee
Waterina
Gharnes VI
Violet Wilt
Jack Thill
Rhylls Thill
Webster City
Fire alarm reports and minor damage at multiple residences
Several fire alarms around town with slight to no damage. At 11:44 a.m. a fire at 638 Sumner caused small shingles damage. Windy conditions later prompted a blaze at 403 Oak Lane with minimal impact. Other calls included chimney burning out at 704 Allen and shimney fires at 711 Fifth Street West, all reported as very slight or no damage. Insured properties listed with contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
C. J. Knepp
Allen
J. W. Daggett
Sumner
Spark
Tl. Lilgen
W. W. Allen
B. F. Cattrell
Fifth Street
Shimneey
Davie Ffollhis
Broadway
Broadcasters Face Union Demand to Wind Records
Chicago radio stations were ordered to hire union men to wind phonographs for records at the union wage scale of 90 or 115 dollars weekly or face a strike by the musicians union. The deadline is March first as set by James C. Petrillo, head of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, who argued the move deprives good musicians of employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mustelais
Marth
James C. Petrillo
Chicago Federaton of
Petrill
Ford Says Ambition and Work Bring Happiness
In a United Press exclusive Henry Ford at his winter home argues that happiness comes from ambition and hard work. He cites Edison as a contrast, praising work as the path to fulfillment and urging young men to invest in education and personal improvement. He notes middle age as time to save for retirement and stresses daily opportunities for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynited Press
Fort Myers
Fis
U.ai
Henry Ford
United Press
Ford
Thomas
A. Edison
Ant Jexample
Edison
Erilson
Man Killed After Shooting Policeman
Chicago dispatch reports Richard Perey aged 50 fatally shot during a police response to a report of a man with two guns beating a woman. Policeman Patrick Fox was mortally wounded, struck in the abdomen and arm, as four officers confronted Perey in his flat. Perey’s wife later said he became suddenly enraged and threatened their five year old daughter before the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Richard Perey
Patrick Fox
Perey
Fox
Percy
Billan
Clara Horsfell Leaves for New York on Business Trip
Clara Horsfell of 153 Fourth Street West sails for New York tonight on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clara Horsfell
Fourth Street
West
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Waterloo area
Obituaries and funeral notices for Oren A Sperr 77 of Waterloo born August 21 1947 and died today at 215 Ankeny Street. Edith McDowell Burt Wadey Kathryn Ann O Connor noted with service details and family connections. multiple survivors and funeral arrangements listed. events at Kearns O Keeffe Towne and Elmwood Cemetery referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith McNowell
Edith Tc Dowell
O'Keefe & Towne
Ray Leslie Smith
Grace M. E. Church
Elmwood
Lisband
W. A. McDowell
Bellingham
Wash
Lnst
Membership Set as Goal as Drive Nears End
The Forward Expansion movement of Waterloo Chamber of Commerce nears its end with a target of 400 members. A lunch report shows 122 new members, 75 to the sales army and 47 to the activities committee, bringing three-day totals to 290. Fund pledges reach 6,693, with 13,883 total money raised, 9,017 short of the 17,500 goal. Major McCoy led with 28 memberships, followed by McGinn Capt. with 12. A final breakfast at Hotel Russell Lamson Priday will map the last campaign steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forward Expansiom
Waterloo Chamber
Russell- Lemson
Sales Army
Activities Committee
Lester Millers
Jackson McCoy
George Harris
Arthur Hussmann
McGinn
S. F. McGinn
Major McCoy
William Davenport
C. D. Allan
Charmber of Commerce
Herman ©. Miller
Russell- Lamson - Priday
Prince Falls From Horse Behind Poor Riding Says Mrs Nolan
Kansas City columnist Mrs K Olivia Nolan argues Prince of Wales, while riding, is thrown by his poor technique. She contends the prince pulls the horse by the bit, causing fear in the animal and frequent falls, and urges the rider to relax and let the horse move freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
H. BR. EL
Prince of Wales
Kansas City
K. Olivia Nolan
East Sixty-eighth Street
Mrrs. Nolan
Wiltless
Fis
Europe
America
Westmester County
New York
Altho
Nolan
Prince of Wale
The
Star
Stock Exchange to Close for Three Days
New York press says the New York Stock Exchange and the Curb Exchange will close for three days after today. Trading will be suspended Friday Washington's Birthday, with the boards voting to remain closed Saturday as well. Offices of member firms will also shut, giving clerks and brokers a much needed break amid recent market confusion and uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
New York Stock Exchange
Curb Exchange
Washington
Folies Bergere Replaces English Dancers With Germans
Paris February 20 The Folies Bergere manager says chorus fashion shifts. English girls will be replaced by German dancers with 24 to be sent back to London by month end marking the first break in half a century of English dominance in French music hall shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folies Bergere
Paris
London
Plate Your Auto Up for 1929 or Face Judge’s Iree
Automobiles without 1929 plates or unmanned affixed plates face enforcement. F A Doolittle Iowa Inspector in town urges compliance, notes chauffeurs must register with a $2 annual fee. Commercial drivers risk insurance issues if unlicensed, and old plates after January 1 incur penalties plus possible court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Doolittle
Marshalltown
Doolittle
Iowa
Wabi Ity
Speedy Elevators to Cost 40000 for Black's Store Additions
Otis Elevator Co. will install two modern push button automatic elevators at the James Black Dry Goods store addition. The $40,000 system, which will move up to 600 feet per minute, replaces the current fastest 450 ft per minute elevator. John S. Bartley, architect, said operation is automatic via floor selection buttons with precise stopping at each floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black Dry Goxis ‘Company
Otis Elevator’ Company
Marsh Place Building
John S. Bartley
Black Building
Prison Bill Debate Highlights Labor and Factory Concerns
Senado hearing focused on extreme disciplinary measures in prison. H K Evans defended the bill, claiming inmates rarely complained of treatment and soms sought factory work to earn money. Opponents from manufacturers warned prison-made goods threaten state businesses, predicting a Senate majority support later today. Also, the Senate killed the state income tax bill, upholding Lieut. Gov. McFarlane’s ruling against introducing the Johnson-Reimers-Dayton measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
H._K. Evans
State Board of Parole
Des Moines
Senate
Arch McFarlane
Dayton
Patterson
McFarlane
Anderson
Webster
Moen
Air Express To Deliver Special Issue The Towa Legionnaire
The Waterloo Des Moines Air Express plane on its homeward flight this afternoon will carry hundreds of copies of The Towa Legionnaire, a publication from the Towa department of the American Legion. It will be distributed at Becker Chapman post meeting tonight in Memorial hall. The issue focuses on Waterloo’s people, industries, schools, churches and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo-Des Moines Air Express
Fowa Legionnaire
Towa Department of the American Legion
Becker-Chapman Post
Memorial Hall
Waterloo
Jail Sentences for Illegal Possession in Municipal Court
John Ryan and Jack White were sentenced in municipal court this afternoon to pay fines of 100 dollars and costs each. In lieu of payment, each accepted a sentence of 20 days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryan
Jack White
Sportsmen Visitors Attend Iowa Trapshooting Tournament
John R. Jahn of Spirit Lake Iowa and L. J. Richardson of Des Moines visit Waterson today. Jahn represents Hercules Powder Company and is a leading American trapshooter with many championships. Richardson represents Peters Cartridge Company and will join the Iowa State Sportsmen's association annual tournament in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Jahn
Spirit
Lake
L. J. Richardson
Des Moines
Waterson
Jahn
Hercules Powder Company
America
Richardson
Peters Cartridge Company
Iowa State Esportsmen’s Association
Death map ties Detroit suspect to St Valentine's Day murders
Detroit police linked gangster "Nosey Joe" Lewis to Chicago's St Valentine’s Day massacre after a murder map was found in his pocket. Lewis was arrested on a Chicago request with a murder charge. Philadelphia Keywell and a new witness from a telephone repairman surfaced as authorities pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
U.P
White House
Chicago
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
United Press
Nosey Joe" Lewis
Tillhois
Leavenworth
Detroit
Lake Michigan
Wingo
George A. Lewis
Lewis
Philly Keywell
Michigan
Keywell
Citizenship Carries Duty to Preserve America's Ideals
G O Van Der Veer cashier of the State Bank of Waverly told Black's Tea Room Lions Club that Americans must defend ideals learned from Washington. He warned against alien groups and said immigrants should become true Americans by embracing language, privileges, and duties of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
G. O. van der Veer
State Bank of Waverly
Lions Club
Black
Italy
Russia
America
Public Offices and Banks to Close on Washington Birthday
The clerk and handler of municipal court offices will close all day for Washington's Birthday. Other city hall offices stay open. Courthouse offices close except county clerk. No mail delivery. post office general delivery open 11 to 12. Banks suspend business for holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk
Hanler
Municipal Court
Washington
Nab Counterfeiters of Canadian Labels
Nineteen men were indicted by a federal grand jury on counterfeiting Canadian labels and revenue stamps. The labels and stamps seized in a raid by federal agents were reportedly counterfeit Canadian labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.pbk
Des Moines Man Leads National Print Distributors
Ross T. Clemens of Des Moines, president of Standard Gloss & Paint Co with a Waterloo branch, was elected president of the National Association of Print Distributors at its fifteenth annual Chicago convention. He succeeds the prior leader, guiding the trade group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross T. Clemens
Des Moines
Standard Gloss & Paint Co
Waterloo
National ‘Association of Print Distributors
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sen. Edge
Hoover's Street House
J. Weires
Oakland
Elder Doheny
Gedar
Rinloing Premus
Waterloo Building & Low Association
G. BE. McCoy
Kingsles
Tiree
United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
American Leghct. Auxiliary
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons At Union Veterans Auxiliary
Daughters of Union Veterans
Robert Anderson Post
Fred Willer
American Legion
Iowa National Guard
P. J. Hoffey
Regular Army
National Guard
U.S. Reserve Corps
Howard
Rowse
Lee McGiniry
Allan Johnson
Earl J. K
Indiana ‘Standard
Bishop Morrison
Sarey
Ftemina
C. Multer
Tadeertaementy
Bala
Oren A. Spear
Oren Alonzo Sperr
Ankeny Street
Charles Spear
Grand View
S. B
Burt Wadey
Park Avenueswest
Kistner Chanel
A. P. Blough
Chinen Ath the Brethren
Kathryn Ann O'Connor
Kathryn Ann
E. M. O'Connor
Council Bulliffs
Misa Genevieve Cusack
Cedar Frais
Commerce Chamber
Close Tomorow
Prince
Stock Exchange
Walter L. Stewart
Town Manufacturers' Association
P. K. Barberg
H. B. Glover Company
Dubuque
E. G. Disquet
Chittenden-Eastman Company
Burlington
H. M. Barbour
Showers Bros.’ Company
Competltign
Air Express
Towa Legionnaire
Fife
Garore
North
Clark Street
Betwen
George
Bugs
Moran
Stege
Adam Heyer
Heyer
Indianapolis
John Slage
Paul Morton
Supnosa Moran
Nab
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