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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1929

Page

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Denver Nurse on Trial for Murder of Patrolman Evans

Frail Farice King testifies she loved Patrolman Robert K. Evans, who was once engaged to her, before she shot him to death while he lay wounded in a hospital cot. Family members defended her sanity, recounting her happiness before the jilt and her subsequent decline. her confession and letters were sought as evidence.

Denver Colo Palice King Robert K. Evans Des Moines Evans Kine Sory Miss King Apolts Joseph Hey Elsie King Miss King Lewis Mowry Mr. Mowry Fr. King Leslie” King Farice Leslie H. L. King Kansas City Bhat

Hoover Completes Cabinet Selections With Iowa Tie

Cedar Rapids born James W. Good former Cedar Rapids attorney named by President Hoover as secretary of war marking the third Iowan to reach a high cabinet post in recent years. He practiced law in Chicago and organized a Chicago firm. served in Congress 1908 to 1921 and led Hoover campaign efforts in the West. Good is 62 and a Coe College and University of Michigan Law School graduate.

Gchicago Cedar Rapids Ill James W. Good Hoover WAT Col. C. B. Robbins Cedar. Rapids Hanford MacNlder Mason City Robbins Good West Branch Congress Tawa Chisago House of Representatives House Chicago Law Twm Grad, Childs. Bobb Dt Westcott Washington Deacon, Good, Sargent & Spangler

Lindy with Arm in Sling Flies Again Today

An aviation scene unfolds as pilot and companion endure a rough landing in Mexico City. The plane skidded on damage to the landing gear and overturned, both passengers escaping with minor injuries. They move to safety and are driven to a hospital via embassy car.

Lindy

McGurn Arrested in Capone Gang Probe After St. Valentine Massacre

Chicago police arrest Jack McGurn, identified as a key shooter in the Capone gang, near Michigan and Monroe. Two automatics found on him. assistant state’s attorney says witnesses confirm he is the killer’s hand. A blond companion, Louie Rolfe, also arrested as Moran gang violence unravels. Motive cited as eliminating Moran gang rivals in territory.

Chicago INS Jack McGurn al Capone Avid Stansbury Keven Moererm McGurn Michigan Boulevard Monroe Street Duck McGurn Detective McGueen

Former Orchestra Leader for Frank Plays Requiem for Friend

A flight accident leaves aviator injured after a crash near Valburn field. Dr. Sydney Unfelder treated a dislocated shoulder at home before transport to Lady Gawdray hospital for surgery. An embassy envoy and Mrs. Morrow accompanied him as he insisted on driving afterward. Requiem services honor Alexander Frank with music by Miss Crawford and the Plaza Theatre orchestra.

Miss Morrow Wii2aveim Valbuern Field Alexander Frank Victoro Hotel Russel-Gamsay Mynate Ouy Mae Crawford Crawford Frank Ion Filshirds

Standard Oil C Emiploves Write Stewart Tribute

In the contest for Standard Oil control the Mason City division workers publish a tribute book for Colonel Robert W. Stewart ahead of the March 7 stockholders meeting. The volume, signed by all 96 employees, lauds his leadership and loyalty and asks for his continued direction of the company. Engraving and binding were completed by local firms for presentation today.

Standard Oil Company Col Robert W. Stewart John Tr. Rockefeller Stewart Mason City Waterton H. E B. Hanson J. M. Hatch Couragrats W. K. MacAllister W. P. Panaluna Waterloo Egent Oday Waterloo Engraving & Service Co Matt Parrott & Sons Co

Service Records For All Members Of Congress Issued

Rec apportionment table and cabinet tabulations from Wold biographical opus noted. 1982 term in the house and retirement in Knoxville, with references to constitutional apportionment from 1749 to 1910 and a cabinet representation table.

Congress Knoxville Wold

Dr Bender Wins Lions Spelling Bee

An audience at Black's Barroom hosts a Lions Club spelling bee with Dr Henry A. Bender taking first prize a green crusher prize. Harry Barton finishes second as the club plans to attend Cedar Falls Lions meeting on March 13. Marriage licenses list Anthony Roashy Waterloo and Mechta Sample Waterlan.

Lions Club Black Laroon Henry OA. Bender Mm Green Crusher Harry Barton Lions Cedar Falls Anthony Roashy Waterloo Waterlan

Funeral notices from Cedar Falls and Waterloo area

Obituaries and death notices describe BEBASTIAN TORBAR Schastlin Tolar 41 Cedar Falls resident death at Waterlane Hospital from complications. Also reports birth of a daughter to Lawrence and wife at 1314 Anderson Street and multiple funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Seber and infant son of Dennm R. Baugh.

Bebastian 'Torbar Schastlin Tolar Jeffergan Street Joga Lean Mex Cedar Falls Waterlon Three Childre Baal Regina Sanctira Ab Hoines Ab Hoines Three Brow, Msk, Cedar Fally, Pablo and Diario Mexico Con Fins Ypolta Nave Grete Balentin Nave Detroit Lawrence Duse Lawrence Duke Ciraen Vrelbrey Church Lawrence Bule Waterloo EL L Gran

Rites for Rea C. Thompson Honor Long Public Service

City officials and old friends attended the funeral of Rea C. Thompson Waterloo mayor for six years and city clerk for four at Deefe Towne mortuary. Rev. Lewi Harris led the simple service and Sayyed was in Fairview cemetery amid city hall offices closing for the services.

Rea C. Thompson Waterloo Deefe& Towne Lewi. Harris Cen_tral Christian church Fairview Uwfe

Snowbound travelers seek refuge as Nashua shelters fill

Snowbound motorists stranded overnight in Nashua push cars into streets and into city facilities. City hall and hotels reached capacity while private homes accommodated travelers. Snow plows operated through the night enabling many cars to move by morning.

Nashua Francise Bnpesiibice

State Won t Allow Free Bus Service to Cedar Rapids

Mrs Helen M Brewer known as bus queen and Red Ball Transportation president from Mason City sought to extend Mason City Waterloo service to Cedar Rapids while charging no fare. Railroad commission advised against approving the route and refused the application for daily buses between the two cities, despite a rival company plan.

Bes Moines U.R Helen M. Brewer Red Ball ‘Transportation Company Mason City Mason City-Waterloo Cedar Rapids Alate Gailroad Commission Brewer

Red Hat for Brown After Sharkey Stribling Bout

Vv L Buster Brown a Standard Battery & Electric Co employee was forced to wear a red hat after a lunch break dispute over the Sharkey Stribling fight. He is described as over six feet tall, about 260 pounds, and older than high school age.

Vv. L Buster) Brown Battery & Electric O A. T. Whitle Totlaw Brown

Brookhart and Creager clash over Texas GOP methods

Washington, Feb 28 195 Brookhart chair of the senate patronage committee and R Creager Texas Republican national committeeman argued fiercely over fundraising and organization practices in Texas. Brookhart labeled the Creager system autocratic and vowed to intervene while Creager defended party operations and asserted Brookhart meddling duties.

Washinghon B.C Brookhart Senate R. , Creager Texas Brockhart Creager Republican

Fanning Promoted to District Engineer in New Orleans

The railroad announces Ed Molegmb, former division supervisor, will assume the position of district engineer in New Orleans succeeding T. a. Quigley. E. Renandstuck of Waterlon Ta has been promoted recently, with other personnel changes noted across the Southern division.

Fanning New Orleans, la Chicago Ed Molegmb Formag Supcorts Endeant Hinnois Cuutiag Vetiranet Clinton Peaserak Winals Divis T. A. Quigley Gis Siny Orleans U E. Renandstuck Conginrer Waterlon New Orleans Halnob Gluntan O'Rourke Carbondale Mt. Gillam Coton Aucenntelss O'Roarhe

Baker pleads guilty in county court case arraignment

Chavis A Baker pleaded to a charge in county court at arraignment Judge GW Wood scheduled sentencing for April 1. The defendant, a proprietor of a home bravery on Jowy Street, faced the case with Tyrer Towne for the state and HM Meyers for the defense.

Mrewer Chavis A. Baker Aguer Cistalen GW. Wood Baker Jowy Ormore Street Tyrer Towne Statr HM. Meyers

Marriage of Netéte Simpte and Douglas Strert

A wedding took place in the city hall this afternoon with Mayor Odenn WMhbilis officiating at 1 o clock. The ceremony united Netéte Simpte and Douglas Strert in a formal city setting.

Netéte Simpte Douglas Strert Anthony Renshy Bechs Veut Odenn Wmhbilis

Impeachment Articles Filed Against Judge Hardy in McPherson Case

Five articles accuse Judge Carlos Hardy of misdemeanors in connection with his role in Amy Semple McPhersons kidnaping affair. Charges include acting as counsel for McPherson and her affiliates, directing detectives, aiding publicity to sway public opinion, and issuing trial admission cards to a murder case, obstructing an unbiased investigation, and attempting to intimidate a potential witness.

Sacramento Cal Aimee Semple McPherson Brand Carlos Hardy Los Angeles State Senate State Assembly Revangelist American Bar Association William Edward Hickman Marian Parker Minnie Kennedy Echo Park Evangelistic Association Alturhey Grand Sum Ard Grand Jury Indgee Hardy Asstrict Wallace Moore Eg Ainnst McPher- Sox

Traffic Arrests Rise in February Over January

Municipal court and police records show February arrests for traffic violations increased from January. Most incidents involved parking overtime or in restricted areas. intoxication arrests fell slightly from January. There were 27 municipal court appearances and 192 total appearances before judges.

Muniicipal Court Reed Municipal Wikiielpel

Retired Railway Workman Dies at Cedar Falls Home

Cedar Falls dies at 3 am at his Elizabeth Street residence. John Meyers, a retired Rock Island employee, previously served the mailway line. Survived by his widow and two sons, with no daughter. the sons listed are Tanis and Charles and Mrs. Amin Schneider.

Cedar Falls John Mey Rock Island Elizabeth Street Meyers Mailway Tanis Charles Amin Sehneider

Paul Jacobsen Appointed Secretary to Mayor at City Hall

Paul Jacobsen was appointed secretary to Mayor Glenn Tibbitts at 210 Randolph Street with duties starting tomorrow morning. Jacobsen, a recent Gates Business College graduate, succeeds Kenneth Wilson who moves to the Hub Flentral company. Wilson begins new work tomorrow in June.

Paul Jacobern Randolph Street Glenn

Child Baker Dies in Cedar Falls Hospital

Tabby son of Mr and Mrs Charles Baker of 1-2 Main Street Cedar Falls died at Presbyterian Hospital. The infant had been ill for some time with a frail condition, funeral plans to be announced by the family.

Taby Cedar Falls Charles Charles Baker Main Presbyterian Hospital

Weather fragment hints at midweek temperatures

Vague notes show temperatures with misspelled days. Mentions Wednesday Thursday and Tuesday night lows around 32 or 126 unclear due to damaged OCR. No clear location or source data provided.

February Building Boom Sets City Permit Records

Building permits in February total 48 with an estimated valuation of 50000. January had 66 permits totaling 33780. A single $48000 beef kit house at the Bath Packs dug Company plant drives much of February’s figure, with six other permits adding about 17000.

Weatertop D. B. Toenjos Bath, Packs Dug Company

Twenty Families Snowbound in Casebeer Heights

Twenty families in Casebeer Heights are snowbound amid heavy snowfall. Jock Caseteer seeks a snow plow to clear Lafayette road while Mrs. Metthert Parker receives medical care after a splinter injury. Residents stay in Waterloo, with risk of infection and possible surgery for the Parker family.

Jock Caseteer Gascheer Heights Metthert Parker Lafayette Road Parker Parkers Waterloo Hotel Russell-lamson Caseheer Highway Commission Comity Lick Hawk

Kramer to Retire From Hardware Trade After 27 Years

U G Kramer a longtime hardware merchant at 1208 Soutth street retires due to ill health. He conducts a special sale at Wisstove 225 Fourth Street West to close the entire stock as he plans leaving the business after 27 years in Waterloo.

U. G Kramer Soutth Street Nercounts I Health Wisstove Fourth Street Ivanney Waterloo Pioneer National Bank Jefferson Street

Divorce filings and injunctions in Des Moines area notices

Geneva Cooper sues for divorce from NM B. Cooper and seeks custody of Chauncey Carl with temporary injunction to stay off her Lafayette street premises. Hazel Sturch seeks divorce from Donald Sturch with custody of daughter Dot fay. Decrees grant to Mannah Wren from Thomas Wren and Don Welcher from Grant Welcher. Plus a sales meeting at Construction Machinery and a boxing bout receipts report in Miami Beach.

Geneva Cooper Todey NM. B. Cooper Chauncey Carl G. W. Wood Lafayette Street Hazel Sturch Donald Sturch Dot Fay Wood Mann

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