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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
1
In Joliet Illinois a devastating hotel fire at the Orphenia hotel annex claimed the lives of Edward Walker 22 and his bride 22 on the third floor. Firemen battled the blaze as a fox terrier alerted occupants and rescued several guests before the roof collapsed. Search for additional victims continued as investigators sought the fire’s origin.
A Worms of a garbled article recounts Senator Clis Frienh of Winats Relic and a damaged mail flight in December 1938. It mentions post office efforts to deliver mail despite a crash, noting letters stamped Damaged in Mailplane Accident. It also profiles Congressman Emanuel Geller of New York, highlighting his goals for a United States Peace College and greater prohibition enforcement inquiry.
A former newsboy and auto salesman near Cary, TH, retires after a varied career including selling papers and driving delivery wagons. In his first year he earned 15000 in commissions, much of it in noncash forms, aiding a venture that posted about 1.926 million dollars in net earnings for the year, or roughly 4.58 per share.
London reports progress in King George's health as physicians omit morning bulletins. Source notes no official bulletin for a morning update and states his condition remains generally satisfactory with no alarm expected.
Corry county authorities say no inquest will be held into the death of Antone Verba 58 who hanged himself in the barn on his farm near Shueytlie Ta on Sunday Verba was in ill health for some time neighbor, bringing him food, found him.
The Iowa delegation met with President Hoover to discuss relief measures for agriculture. They praised his appearance after his sea voyage and noted many Iowans would attend the inauguration. The group included all members except Cole Ramseyer Boies, with Cole undecided on cabinet recommendations while Ramseyer attended Ways and Means and Boies was unavailable.
New York, Jan 8. Benjamin N. Duke tobacco manufacturer died at his residence 2 East Eighty penn street after a lengthy illness. He was in his seventy fourth year. Burial planned Thursday in Durham where he maintained an estate. His benefactions included large gifts to Trinity College now Duke University at Durham and Guilford College. He left a home filled with select art treasures.
Donald W. Price must pay $400 in back alimony and $406 on a note by February 1 or face jail. He was arraigned before District Judge Harold D. Evanson on a contempt citation after falling behind on payments. alimony was due by January 14 with a grace date to settle the balance.
Des Moines Iowa, Jan 1 P H M Richardson of Cedar Rapids was named chairman of the state board of railroad commissioners at the board’s reorganizati on J H Henderson incumbent was the probable choice for commerce counsel Two made Lt colonels Seymour Westermark Iowa City and Paul W Williams Onawa were among 185 advanced ROTC students at the University of Iowa receiving officer commissions Col GC B Robbins assistant secretary of war praised the Kellogg peace treaty at his Cedar Rapids home Building permits issued for O M Van Skayt 216 C commercial health plant Northwestern Bell Telephone company 200 Third street east wrecking of building Marriage licenses James Porter New York Hebas Bowes Minn
New York January reports confirm Tex Rickard will lie in state at Madison Square Garden before burial at Woodlawn. Public viewing tomorrow at 10:30 am with services at 1:30 pm, burial at 9 am. Plans discussed for Garden leadership amid Mourning. Dempsey, grief stricken, travels back from Miami Beach and declines immediate word on future boxing plans.
Storms off Cape Hatteras crippled the coast guard destroyer Beal and two barges, Beal reporting damaged foremast and wireless gear but able to steam to Charleston unassisted. Cutter Modoc and tug Neptune towed leaking barges Belfast and Carrien to Southport, with Beaufort weathering three miles off Frying Pan Shoals and not in immediate danger.
Residents of Boone take pride in the Question Mark plane ending a 150 hour flight at Angeles yesterday. Former Boone boy Lieut. Harry Halvorsen sat at the controls during part of the flight. Halvorsen left Boone about 12 years ago.
Mrs C J Miller of 2112 Fourth Street Streatwest attended a Cedar Rapids meeting of the religious education committee for the Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church where she is a member Clyde Baker of Mount Vernon serves as religious education director for the conference In Cedar Rapids Tomes McGovern aged 6 was hospitalized in critical condition from exposure after being found frozen in a remote city area and may have fingers and toes amputated
Fragmentary weather note records a Monday maximum of 4.2 and a Monday night minimum. Mentions Tuesday and art related terms with unclear units. Data is incomplete and lacks clear locations or entities.
Walter J. Kohler, a Milwaukee plumbing magnate and political novice, was sworn in as Wisconsin governor before about 5,000 people. The LaFollette faction led by Senator Bob LaFollette plans ouster proceedings over alleged excess campaign expenses, with the new legislature expected to act.
Des Moines reports the Forty second Iowa General Assembly approved 7000 dollars for cases to display world war flags in the capitol lobby. The previous 10000 dollars is deemed insufficient and some Civil War flags will be moved to the historical building for safekeeping.
The Sheaffer Pen Company re elected all officers and directors yesterday at Fort Madison Iowa. W A Sheaffer announced that for the ten months of this year ending February 28 1939 the business had been by far the largest in company history and profits to date warrant an extra dividend in addition to the regular two dollar per share dividend to be determined in February or near year end.
George S. Perking, 45, died when a truck backfired and the crank struck him in a transfer company garage. The body was found by fellow employees. An inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
Mrs Anna Steffen 72 of 4191 TLo enst street widow of H W Steffen died Monday afternoon at Allen Memorial hospital from gall bladder trouble. Born in Germany January 1 1857 she came to the United States at age nine and lived in Davenport Traer and Reinbeck before moving to Waterloo 16 years ago. Surviving are a brother A E Selk and a sister Mrs William Jerguson both of Harlan Mont also grandchildren and one great grandchild. A daughter Mrs Emma Konache died six years ago. Mrs Jerguson arrived today. Body at Petersen Bros funeral home.
Minneapolis January 8 eight northwest banks with combined resources of 150 million announce a holding company plan capitalized at 25 to 30 million. Each institution retains identity and officers but will be governed by a board from member banks. Northwestern National bank leads as president with other officers named from Minnesota Loan & Trust Fargo and Mason City banks. Final meeting planned later this month to expand territory and add banks.
On day two of Blymyer trial the court heard claims of witchcraft as motive for the murder of Reymeyer. Accusers described Blymyer as a powwow doctor who urged burying hair from the victim and reciting incantations to heal, with three written formulas found in Blymyer’s possession. Witnesses cited use of the Long Lost Friend text and local belief in charms, including a “himmel brief” deemed powerful, believed to protect owners from misfortune.
Senate continues debate on Kellogg pact as Indian Affairs Committee extends its inquiry into the Bureau of Indian Affairs. House weighs election contest for Rep. James Beck of Pennsylvania, considers war department appropriations, and the special House Prison Investigating Committee probes federal prison conditions. Foreign Affairs reviews calendar simplification. Ways and Means examines tariff revision.
At Metropolitan Airport Los Angeles an Army airship named Question Mark was forced to land after a record flight of 150 hours and 40 minutes. Earlier reports said the craft would fly to Rockwell Field San Diego, but officials found the trouble trivial and planned to proceed with the flight late today.
In a brisk race from New York to Cuba, the U S liner President Roosevelt led Cunarder Caronia toward Havana. Weather delays affected both ships with Caronia departing Saturday at 10 a m and President Roosevelt two hours later. The Cunarder was expected between 3 and 4 p m.
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 8 After being buried under several feet of snow since Saturday the highways of Linn County were passable today Crews led by Linn County and the state highway commissions worked 72 hours to clear 778 miles of primary roads and the big snow plow operated continuously since Saturday morning
Cambridge, UK, January. The Henry county grand jury returned 195 true bills against William E. Gould and Sam Burge, former Kewanee bankers, for confidence game, receiving deposits while bank insolvent and embezzlement. Bond set at $824,000 each. Indictments previously quashed on technicalities.
A mother trying to heat her son for a medical purpose was badly burned when a boiling water jug exploded. The boy, Forrest Jamies, 14, died last night. Mrs Jamies, farmer's wife, was injured and confined to her bed, with burns on her face and head.
Col. Charles B. Robbins, president of a Cedar Rapids life insurance company, announced he will retire as assistant secretary of war on March 4 and return to Cedar Rapids business interests, signaling he will not seek reappointment in the Hoover cabinet.
Riverside judge heard a motion to change venue for Gordon Stewart Northcott from Riverside to Orange County. Attorney Norbert Savay argued local newspaper coverage would prevent an impartial jury in the Riverside proceeding.
Memphis dispatch reports Gov. Horton honored Iowa's requisition for Frank Devers, alias various names, wanted on bank and mail robbery charges. He is linked to the Waverly bank robbery and is sought in multiple cities.
Roland G. Tayler of the John Deere office in St. Louis, formerly Waterloo resident, is in Mexico on company business. Mrs Tayler and their young daughter have returned to St. Louis after visiting Tayler's mother and sister in Iowa.
Spiritualist minister Arthur Ford claimed to relay part of Houdini’s coded message through Ford to Bess Houdini during a seance. Ford spoke as a control named Fletcher, delivering lines from the deceased magician’s code and the wife confirmed Rosabelle and the enduring belief there is no death.
Harold Moore, 26, teller at First National Bank Bussfield Michigan, faced a lone bandit who forced him to sit at a ledger for 15 minutes until the vault time lock opened. The thief fled with about $7,000 to $10,000 but left thousands unseen in the rush.
Officials note the cold spell produced only two small fires in three days, defying the usual winter pattern of two dozen incidents. Snow on roofs and unknown causes kept fire calls low while both blazes caused no damage and were deemed chimney fires. An ad for Herman QC. Miller appears among the readable fragments.
Two 19 year old twins Lloyd Lawrence Williams and Lawrence Williams doubled in a roller skating marathon, each masking as the other during long rests and swapping roles to sing and skate. They contemplated returning the $800 prize if their stunt had worked, and a dispute arose over the impersonation during the 300th hour of the event.
New York January 8 AP George W Mitton of Jordan Marsh Boston heads Hahn Department Stores Inc as chairman of the board Lew Hahn becomes president and general manager The organization recently acquired more than a store of large department stores nationwide including Jardin Marsh Directors include W Dittenhofer of St Paul Minnesota who was named vice president Managing directors of Hahn units met in New York this week to work on organization plans.
Paris report says Jenny Dolly of the Dolly Sisters will marry Jacques Wittouck, a Belgian financier and race horse owner, as she prepares for an appendicitis operation at La Tobosiere hospital. Dr. Georges Labey said she has been ill and rests easily. operation date is not definite. Further news to come from the fiancé.
Washington D C January Hare pid Be McCray of Waterloo junior engineer at John Deere Tractor company received a patent for an internal combustion engine. The engine is an experimental model with no marketing plans yet. McCray is currently in Cuba and the patent was granted after nearly six years of application.
Rev. L. Kenagy pastor of First Baptist delivered the installation address for Cano pus club officers after luncheon in Black's tearoom. A. B. Lovejoy, new president, urged attendance at next meeting for conference while Em J Steffen was announced as next Tuesday’s speaker. Mrs A B Endertein and Mrs Carl Crouse provided vocal numbers. Clyde K. Howrey was enjoined from molesting his ex wife Elizabeth Howrey, in a divorce case with $360 alimony. married November 27, 1924. The home is 314 Quincy street. Howrey is 24.
Two or three armed bandits robbed the Irvington State Bank in Indianapolis today, escaping with about ten to twelve thousand dollars. They held manager Ted Wf Campbell and several customers at gunpoint while collecting the cash.
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