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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1929
Page
10
The university awarded honorary Doctor of Laws to President and Mrs. Coolidge after a campus ceremony marking George Washington's birthday. Coolidge reviewed U S foreign relations, noting no major unresolved issues except Russia, and addressed the audience during the exercises.
Pope Pius XI issues first official message to the United States via Apostolic Delegate in Washington. Article discusses Vatican diplomacy, Haiti as potential bridge, and American supervision of Haitian churches and schools under a 1916 treaty. Mentions bishops and educational influence, with speculation on a Vatican diplomat in Washington.
Detroit February 23 Witness Loyal Tucker, tied to the Chicago gang massacre probe, was found in downtown Bere after being drugged and unconscious yesterday. A Chicago dentist identified a photo as a possible gang slayer. the dentist was dazed when questioned by Patrolman Vollmer. Police feared the witness had been abducted during the investigation of seven gang murders linked to George Bugs.
The Courier will be delivered before 5 40. If the paper is not received by then due to carrier error or other causes, call 5100. A copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this desk before 6 30 p m.
Washington, D. C. Feb 23 The civil service commission certified one of eight Waterloo postmaster hopefuls as eligible for appointment. The candidate’s name was not released and officials said it’s possible a new examination may be asked or the lone winner appointed.
Paris reports a five-man subcommittee will present its findings to the full committee Monday. Deliberations focus on the transfer clause of the Dawes agreement and a revised plan to split German annuities to facilitate settlement and possible commercialization of the debt. Cardinal Vigo III suffers a grave night and is seen by cardinals at Vatican City.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Feb 21 covers upper Mississippi lower Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains with two precipitation periods. Temperatures expected below normal in extreme north portions and near normal elsewhere.
George Haldeman, pilot in Ruth Elder’s Atlantic attempt, leaves Walkerville airport for a nonstop Windsor to Havana flight in a Bellanca. He plans to route via Cincinnati and Tampa, carrying 252 gallons of fuel, 4,369 pounds load, aiming to complete the long endurance trial.
Gen Henry L. Stimson sailed from Manila aboard the Umer President Pierce for the United States. Thousands gathered at the pier to bid farewell as he planned to stop in Tokyo to lunch formally with Baron Tanaka, premier of Japan, en route to the U.S. He is expected to join Hoover's cabinet.
Deputy Sheriff Harry Allen and Detective Tug Grumline raided a residence at 1760 Sycamore Street uncovering 224 bottles of beer including 216 pints and quarts, four gallons of wine, half a gallon of alcohol, a 20 gallon keg with a little wine, four crocks for home brew, rubber tubing and bolting gear. Charles A. Baker, 35, arrested and jailed on probable nuisance charges.
A severe European cold wave disrupted Greece with blizzards paralyzing Athens and cutting communications. The Black Sea and Baltic states faced shipping hazards, while Lithuania reported crop and business slowdowns. A German train derailment in Dortmund killed three and injured 17, many seriously, after a coach overturned.
The SlouX wing weather beat reports a subzero day yesterday, the thirtieth such day since January 1, shattering a 40 year record set when 29 below zero days occurred in January and February.
The Courier society section showcases a diversified assortment of dresses from morning frocks to party gowns and sports ensembles. Readers are invited to view the daily patterns and styles featured in the fashion pages.
A well dressed woman about 30 was found by a truck driver on a lonely road near Cranford New Jersey. Police believe she was thrown from a car, her head crushed, her clothing ignited by fire. The body was discovered by James Boyle a baker’s driver as two officers quickly contained the blaze. Police note a similar unsolved case in Bernardsville about 15 miles away from here involving Miss Margaret Nwot a 40 year old New York governess.
In Jersey Channel Islands on February 23 the body of Lily Langtry famed English actress was laid to rest. The island known for its lamp post nicknamed Huck after which she was named hosted the funeral service with mourners and notable figures in attendance.
In Washington the Senate rejected an amendment to curb Marine involvement in Nicaragua and approved over twelve million dollars to begin building new naval cruisers. Kellogg warned the policy could be damaged, while further debates and procedural moves followed, including adjustments to presidential staff appropriations and house actions onsummer executive mansion funding.
Shanghai dispatch reports heavy fighting near Ky Helen-Chi with hundreds killed and wounded. Gen Lin Chen-Nien's nationalist forces defeated insurgents, capturing 800 prisoners. Gen Chang Tsung-Chang led an attack on Ku Hsien-Ghi, but Gen Yiu Chen-Nien secured victory and declared the city safe. The nationalist government vows to finish the insurgent remnant.
John G. C. Acher, 22, a former Northwestern football player, lies critically ill at his parents’ Port Dodge home after being shot by gangsters in Chicago last November. An infection and failed operation have left him nearly paralyzed, following a car collision that sparked the attack.
Washington D C February 23 President elect Hoover pledged to clean up southern patronage amid a scathing investigation. He spoke with Senator Brookhart Republican Iowa about the probe and Brookhart said R B Creager Texas Republican national committeeman would testify March 28 if a formal subpoena is issued. The inquiry spans Georgia South Carolina and Mississippi as Brookhart and Hoover also discussed an extra session and farm relief with an expected start around April 8 though no definite date was set.
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