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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
12
Dr Charles H Mayo told 200 doctors that cancer deaths could drop with early diagnosis and treatment. He favored prevention, radium, and x rays, noting the U S death rate around 127000 yearly. He warned irritations cause cancer and predicted longer life when cancer is conquered.
The two day winter storm brought three deaths and multiple injuries across Virginia, Kentucky, the Carolinas and Tennessee. A North Carolina bus driver and a Black farmer died, another Black man perished shoveling snow in Clarksville Tennessee. Across the Midwest and Northeast, heavy snow, cold and blocked roads hindered travel and supply lines as aircraft ferried food to stranded caravans and crews battled to clear routes.
In New York on February 22 the so called sucker list of 50,000 credulous investors who gave over 8 million dollars is cited in the federal court fraud trial of Jon and Herbert Locke and six others. Prosecution says witnesses from multiple states include Texas Guinan and a rear admiral, with Can ada Copper probe linking to the arrests after showcases of gifts to Peggy Hopkins Jones and Mary Eaton among Broadway stars.
Paris reports the second Dawes committee on German war reparations failed to accept a five member subcommittee plan. The panel was instructed to resume work and report Monday morning, with the Monday session seen as crucial for whether the final report will be accepted or the issue grows more difficult.
Sioux City Feb 22 Clarence Peterson a Sioux City police officer sought court guidance over his marital status claiming a common law wife with whom he lived seven years and who used his name. The case asks the court to determine if he is married and whether a divorce is possible and names a potential legal outcome.
Fire shortly before noon destroyed the John Hayes residence at 408 Western Avenue with damage estimated at $10,000. Flames, sparked by an overheated furnace or faulty wiring, spread through partitions before discovery by Mrs. Hayes. Two children, Vernon and Iola, were at home. Bernice Bauercamper of West High School was a visitor. Loss partly covered by insurance. belongings and papers burned. firemen from two stations responded.
The society page highlights Courier patterns to guide selecting clothes. It emphasizes freshness youth good form poise and mature dignity enhanced by proper design in attire for daily wear.
Dell O'Dell, recently paroled from a ten year sentence, was arrested in Davenport Iowa on a charge of breaking the Montrose hotel safe. A burglary kit was seized. Authorities say about $300 was taken from the safe. O'Dell's past includes a 1923 Black Hawk county burglary and beating the homeowner, Adam Entz. His associate Charles Hanson was to serve time as well.
Madge Minton a 15 year old orphan who ran away from her Reinbeck uncle says he beat her and calls her boyfriend snake She planned to go to reform school rather than return home She stayed with Mrs Mary Weber at 215 Webster street Police took her into custody on her uncle Clarence Mintons telegraphic request and she spent the night in the women's ward reporting bruises from his fists.
New York state will renew its fight against the diversion of water from Lake Michigan to the Chicago drainage canal. Attorney General Hamilton Ward said he will represent the state when hearings resume March 25 before special master Charles Evans Hughes. The state argues the diversion hampers Great Lakes navigation and reduces Niagara Falls hydroelectric resources, with hearings to include representatives from Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and Ohio.
Northwood Indiana February 22 193? fugitive Peterson of Jolee held by Sheriff E Webeth from El Paso Texas arrives here in custody. South Dakota authorities identify him in connection with a Hague North Dakota bank robbery.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 4 30. If the carrier is delayed or you do not receive the paper by then call 5100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Des Moines reports from February 22 say Iowa will face a liquor drouth as prohibition administrator B C G Yellowley announces a statewide crackdown. He notes Glenn A Brunson and George Parsons oversee 30 men, with more added if needed, to make liquor dealing a dangerous occupation in Iowa.
The senate special investigation committee urged denying Republican Williams Vare a Pennsylvania seat. It noted Ware may present his case, citing Vare’s illness in Florida. Action not expected before session end in Washington. Doctor Jesse Porter freed on bond after criminal operation case in Davenport. Mary Pollard, 18, remains hospitalized with poor prognosis.
United Press reports Senate plans a vote on naval appropriations while Senator Reed reads George Washington's farewell address. Missouri's Probil Inds committee handles routine business as House member Beck of Pennsylvania reads Washington's farewell in committee and floor actions span Judiciary Military Affairs Ways and Means and Banking and Currency committees.
Rev C V Lannholm notes President elect Hoover focuses on farm relief and prohibition enforcement while senator Borah reportedly rejects a cabinet offer yet may regard the invitation as an honor. The speaker mentions a man recently freed from federal prison is believed linked to killings.
President elect Hoover was urged by Cleveland Newton, former Missouri representative, and the Mississippi Valley association, to back inland waterway development on the Mississippi. They want Congress to take up this legislation at a special session to aid the middle west and relieve agriculture.
Surlington Ta Feb 22 40 L A Andrew state superintendent of banking told Iowa bankers at a district meeting that Prosperity has turned the corner and only cooperation is needed. He cited one bank failure in January 1929 versus six in January 1928 and urged bankers to lead in boosting the state.
Lima, Feb 22. President Leguia told the Associated Press he is surprised by Chilean dispatches claiming final settlement of the Tacna Arica boundary dispute and cannot say if Alexander Moore’s plan is acceptable for Peru. The plan would swap Tacna for Arica, an approach Chilean reports have supported as a conclusion.
Fairfield Virginia February 22 coroner jury finds woman died from cerebral hemorrhage after relatives requested investigation over bruising and cuts. Husband claims she fell from bed. Three day inquest on file details bruises and marks prompting review. Matt Knopp 58 East Pleasant Plain identified in report.
In Chicago police press a web of links tying the seven gangster killings to Scarface Al Capone. Investigators report twelve witnesses and a possible motive tied to Moran faction dissension and the Lake Druggan beer racket. An ex-convict who “took the rap” may plan revenge, aiding a killers alliance with two former policemen.
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