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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1928

Page

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Night of Flames Terrorizes Capitol State

Washington residents faced a night of fires across the capital as suspected arsonists struck five major blazes, including at Woolworth and grain stores near the Capitol. Fire crews from Baltimore and nearby cities fought the blazes, with no confirmed casualties but extensive damage and investigations into incendiary origins.

Washington, D. C Virginia Best Points Baltimore FL W. Woolworth Company Fourteenth Selb William Shelby

Mellon Declines Comment on Hoover Amid Campaign Support

Washington reports say Assistant Secretary Robinson and Senator Shortridge of California back Hoover while Secretary Mellon remains noncommittal. Mellon denies sourcing any stance to press reports and asserts no position has been communicated. Robinson urges New York to back what he calls the best equipped man for the Republican convention.

Mellon Hoover Washington D.C Robinson Navy Shortridge California Melon Commerce Stll Jack Senate Goolidge Charles Evans Hughes New York Herbert Hoover

Reform Efforts in Des Moines Cost $20,000, Officials Vetted

Des Moines officials report the American Homes association reform push cost taxpayers 20 000 while investigations into the Southwest sewer and a high profile ouster trial accounted for similar sums. Commissioner W F Mitchell tallies costs as Wy Pilkinetin of the association responds with plans to file 75 suits challenging southwest sewer rates.

Des Moines American Homes Association To W. F. Mitchell John W. Jenney Mitchell Wy Pilkinetin The American Homes Association

Nine Planes Start Search for Airman Missing in Blizzard

Nine planes under Lieut Russell Maughan joined the search for Fred Host an aviator from Wichita Kansas missing since Saturday The search around Burley and Strevel Idaho covered an eighty mile diameter with observers aboard but produced no results in the blizzard conditions

Boles Idaho Jan Russell Maughan United Today Fred Host Wichita Kan Strevel Ida Florxt Burley

Buser Seeks Second Ticket in June Primary

Former state senator J D Buser, running as a Republican, announces plans to seek the lieutenant governor nomination in the June primary. The report notes his previous candidacy and ongoing political activity in Columbus Junction Iowa.

Columbus Junction J D. Buser Buser Rammii

Death of Gov. Larrabee's Brother-in-Law

Lanier Ta Jartinea services ter BK W Appleman 73 dies. Appleman died yesterday at his home of his daughter Mrs dine eras. Survived by widow and eight children.

Gov. Larrabee Lanier Ta Jartinea Services Ter W. Appleman Krotharan Inn of Farmers Gov Larnebee Appleman Dineeras

New Waste Cans Replace Old Street Line at Intersection

White Sprites Street System waste cans are being replaced with newer cans. The tops display the street names at the intersection where each can is placed.

Sprites

Alien Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Illinois

Seven aliens arrested in Illinois in a narcotics style immigration bust. Officials say the suspects were smuggled from Toronto into the United States and placed for labor in St Louis and southern Illinois. The detainees declined to identify any ring leaders.

Illinois Benton St. Louis Real TnspAdior Buckner West Johan Cry

Ford must pay damages in patent case ruling

Detroit January 17 Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company were ordered to pay $436 damages to Barker Rust Proof for infringement of a tourist patent in a decision by Federal Judge Arthur J. Puné.

Detroit Mich Insi Henry Ford Inday Arther J Pune

Temperature Notes From Monday Weather Brief

A brief weather note reports cooler highs for Monday with light winds. Forecasters expect variable cloud cover and a chance of isolated showers in the afternoon.

Estherville Girl Held as Chicago Tape Murder Suspect

Chicago police identify Doris Hemphill once of Estherville Iowa as a murder suspect in Betty Chambers slaying. Fingerprints on tape binders match Mrs. Kirk now being questioned along with husband James Kirk and Al Bregar. Neighbors recall a former vaudeville performer and organist whose family in Estherville faces shock and denial of wrongdoing.

Chicago Betty Chambers Doris Hemphill Kirk James Kirk Towa Irs al Bregar Betty Worman Gordon ‘Chambers Asi Adventuress J. W. Hemphill Doris An Adventuress Doris Estherville Minneapolis Hushbad

Governor Aets to Hasten Punishment of Kidnap Slayer

Gov Green Aéts orders speedy punishment in the kidnap and attack cases linked to Holelling and Hotelling. Reports say Holelling confessed to similar assaults on children over years, including incidents in Owosso involving a two year old and a three year old. Hotelling, a deacon at Christ Church, faced scrutiny as neighbors note his piety amid the accusations. Mrs Hotelling denies his guilt and believes a forced confession was tortured.

Gov. Green Page Onze Hickman Rolm Holelling Owosso Hotelling Qwosso Christ Church

Congressman's Poll Tax Paid in Vare's Office

Representative James M. Beck said the 66 cent Philadelphia poll tax was paid by the secretary of Senator William S. Vare. Beck testified the receipt was given in Vare's office and the money handed to Vare's secretary. The house committee probes Beck's Philadelphia residency as it reviews seating challenges. Building permits listed for George Potters heating plant Lisa Williston William Leask Jr. heating plant and Ralph Barron poultry house at 626 Eureka and 1200 Sixty west.

Washington, D. C James M. Beck Pennsylvania House Elections Committee Philadelphia William S. Ware Beck Vare House Committee George Potters Lisa Williston Wiliam Leask, Jr Sixtly West Ralph Barron Poultry House Eueka

Prohibits Champagne Sales for Church Sacraments in Nation

Washington January 17 All Treasury Secretary statement prohibiting manufacture importation and sale of champagne or other sparkling wines for sacramental purposes Prohibition Commissioner said government has long prohibited champagne and sparkling wines but renewed agitation made formal orders necessary against Liem

Washington, D. C Secretary of Treasury Treasury Doran Liem

Marine Hero FISK ORINR repmconcn Mer OReB NS MOC

In Nicaragua the Devil Dogs fight insurgents under Gen Sandino. Marine corps flier G. Frank Schilt skimmed danger to aid wounded Marines. He landed eight times, transporting 78 marines to safety and returning each time without injury.

Fisk Orinr Repmconcn Mer Oreb Nicaragua Devil Dogs Sandino Licul G. Frank Schilt Marin Corps Schilt Nat

Boy's Mock Extortion Lands Him in Iowa Jail

Basil Covington, a 20 year old farm youth from Cedar Rapids, faces arraignment on attempted blackmail charges tied to a two week spate of imitators of the William Hickman case. He confessed to writing notes to farmer James Lacy near Prairieburg demanding 526 dollars to obtain an automobile, with death threats. The notes showed a revolver outline. decoy packages were used in the plot and a hidden stakeout followed the delivery.

Cedar Rapids Basil Covington William Edward Hickman Los Angeles Covington Sher Harry Manchester A. E. Nugent James Lacy Prairieburg Hickman Lacy Covington Farm

Editor of Iconoclast Indicted for Mail Fraud

New York January 17. George Graham Rice editor of the Wall Street Iconoclast along with Walter K Yorston Bolse Ida and Walter H Weed were indicted by a federal grand jury for using the mails to defraud. The charges allege misrepresentation of the value of Idaho mining stock bought and sold for Rice and for readers of the Iconoclast.

New.York Dan George Graham Rice Wall Stret Walter K. Yorston Bolse Ida Walter H. Weed Hcologist Idaho Rice

Mortuary Notices For Bachman Dawson Wallingford

John Bachman 62 car inspector for Rock Island railroad died yesterday at University hospital Waterloo after illness. Survived by widow and Kendrick stepchildren. Junior Dawson infant son of Edward and Mrs Dawson died at birth. Services at Fairview graveside Wednesday. Lee Wallingford 65 died of heart disease in Council Grove Kan. Survived by widow and son.

John Bachman Rock Island Railroad University Hospital Town City Zurich Switzerland United States Anna Kendrick Morning Sun Waterloo Henwill Carl Kendrick Los Angeles Coed Kendrick Upton Avenue Frank Kendrick Wallgate Avenue Thomas Kendrick William Kendrick Falls Avenue Trene McMillan Tne Kearns Junior Dawson Edward Dawson Shilliam Avenue Nirth Fairview Kearns Mortuary Lee. Wallingford Paul Burgess Moir Atvech Council Grove Kan Lee Wallingford

Lenox College YWCA Pioneers Celebrate Golden Anniversary

The Lenox college Young Women's Christian association marks its 50-year milestone begun in 1877 from a class-room prayer group led by Miss Mary A. George. Charter members Lara Vaughn Etta Vaughn Emma Goodale and Mary C Lord guided by Miss George formed the group after consultations with Luther Wishard Chicago and other colleges. Members served in missions Asia Africa South America and at home. The anniversary included a chapel service a pastors’ gift and messages from charter members. Spiritual study mission work and campus fellowship remain central.

rCoustter Hopkinton Frst College Young Women's Christian Association Mississippi Middle West Women of Lenox College Lenox Collegiate Institute Tlinois Michigan Mary A. George Vaughn Sisters Cynthia ‘Carson Luther Wishard Young Men's Christian Association Vaughn Merion Lenox Lara Vaughn Wishard Chicago Young Men’s Christian Association Utah Lenox College Fort Myers Fla Etta Vaughn E. J. Greenveld Montana Butte Emma Goodale James F. Garvin George Mary C. Lord Los Angeles Cal Asia Africa South America B. W. Roberts He Association

Aue Calls Iowa City Moral Rotten

John D. Aue, president of the Iowa Good Reads association and Burlington publisher, told the Chamber of Commerce Iowa City moral status is rotten and urged residents to lift the stigma. He noted local Burlington students’ limited pursuit of the University of Iowa. A later item reports a boxing bout postponed two weeks due to Uhlan collapse with stomach flu.

Iowa City Tows City John D. Aue Towa Good Reads Association Burlington Chamber of Commerce Aue University of Iowa Davenport Reb Uhlan Kaye White Chicago

Cavender Says Men Won’t Stay if Unmanageable in Office

Earlham Iowa January 17 James Cavender former chief of police at Des Moines told a W G C T U meeting that men who cannot be handled do not remain in office A crank with regard for oath and the law may be appointed but once it is known he cannot be managed he is ditched Cavender spoke at the prohibition anniversary event.

Earlham INS James Cavender Chie Police Des Moines Cavensor

Philadelphia aunt opposes Nancy Miller marriage to Holkar

Mrs Mary J Caulmela of Philadelphia, aunt of Nancy Annee Miller of Seattle, hopes and prays her niece will not marry Sir Tukoji Rao Holkar the former ruler of Indore. She voices concern over the alliance and asks for guidance.

Mary J."caulmela Philadelphia Nancy Annee Miller Seattle Wash Manaralal Tukoji Rao Holkar Indore

Mock wedding staged to avoid disappointing guests in New York

Patrick Kearney playwright and Miss Elizabeth Russell artist’s model revealed to have staged a mock ceremony at Kearney’s apartment last Thursday after Miss Russell could not obtain a license due to being underage. A civil ceremony followed the next day.

New York Patrick Kearney Elizabeth Russell Miss Russell Kearney Earl Simmons Otto H. Kahn Eugene O'Neill Floyd Dell Horace Liveright Simmons Otto Kahn Lewis Browne

Count Only Hours of Joy Canopus Speaker Advises

Rev. John M. Molloy of Sacred Heart Catholic Church addressed the Canopus club in Black's tearoom at noon urging focus on joys to reduce grievances. He urged living squarely, praised America, and recalled his happiest moment pledging allegiance to the United States.

John M. Molloy Sacred Heart Catholic Church Canopus Club Black Father Molloy America

Radio Corp seeks licenses for press use of short wave

The Radio Corporation of America asks the federal radio commission to grant licenses for newspapers and press associations to use short wave channels. Col Manton Davis, attorney for RCA, says only 170 channels remain and 229 have been allocated amid a crowd of private firms seeking spectrum space.

Washington, D. C Ins Radio Corporation of American Today Federal Radio Commission Newspa Pers Col. Manton Davis

West Junior High Names 90 Graduates for January Promotion

Approximately 50 pupils from Sloane M. Wallace and West Junior High schools will be promoted at the close of the first semester on Friday January 27. Superintendent Charles A. Kittrell announced the plan. The junior high enrollment will rise by about 300 as students move to the senior high. OFF FOR TOUR OF CUBA. Mr and Mrs S B Reed and Mr and Mrs James M Graham plan a two month east south and Cuba trip starting tomorrow by car to Florida then Havana and back via the Atlantic coast.

Sloane M. Wallace West Junior High Charles A. Kittrell Cuba S. B. Reed Independence Avenue James M. Graham Sheridan Toad Reed Automobille East South Florida Ohio Tennessee Georgia Havana Atlantic

Return to Fort Wayne after visit with relatives

Mr and Mrs W U West of Fort Wayne Indiana returned home yesterday after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs W 5 Stipp at 445 Columbia Street, parents of Mrs West.

Fort Wayne W. UL. West Ind W. 5 Stipp Columbia Street West

Fairfield's City Radio Muzzling Sparks Community Clash

Fairfield Iowa prepares for a first executive session over a new ordinance banning static generating devices from noon to midnight. Citizens bring petitions while council guards the measure amid protests from beauty parlors and shop owners. Authority promises no arrests for life-saving equipment, as residents weigh the broad reach of the law.

Fairfield Ta. Jan. Lr Tami Motors

Detectives Aid Search for Missing Smith College Co‑ed

Three New York detectives arrived in Northampton to assist in the search for Frances St. John Smith, an 18 year old Smith College student. Every clue so far fails to reveal her whereabouts and theories about motive have little support.

Northampton Mass New York Frances St. John Smith Smith College

Road Commissioners to Inspect Iowa in $5000 Deluxe Bus

Ames January 17 Members of the state highway commission will tour the state in a deluxe bus purchased for 5000 dollars. Total cost reached 5095 55 with driver and Detroit factory delivery included. A chauffeur will operate the vehicle at all times.

Iowa

Kiwanis Anniversary Speech Urges Independent Thought

George A. Pike, attorney, told Kiwanis members at a noon luncheon in the Russell Lamson Hotel to focus on concrete yearly deeds. He said the club’s fellowship can stimulate independent thought on world problems, noting it took 1,800 years for the cross’s full meaning to sink into public consciousness.

Nel Dentals Kiwanis Club George A Pike Russells Lamson Kiwanis Fike

Farmers Loan Trust Wins High Bid On Buchanan Road Bonds

The Farmers' Loan & Trust Co of Waterloo was the high bidder on $100000 in primary bonds sold by Buchanan county treasurer at Independence. Eight other bidders included Bechtel & Co and White Phillips of Davenport, Northern Trust Co of Chicago, and Town National Bank of Des Moines. The Farmers' bid included a premium of $1018.

Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co Waterloo Buchanan County Independence Bechtel & Co White Phillips Company Davenport Northern Trust Company Chicago Town National Bank Des Moines Farmers’ Loan 4 Trust Co

Brain Tests and Logical Reasoning Puzzles in Education

An OCR fragment presents a discussion of brain tests devised by professors, describing how to apply the first two statements as true and judge the third as true false or uncertain. It includes example sets with A B C comparing heights and statements about Americans education money books soldiers and gender roles.

County Board Declares Black Hawk as Tuberculin Testing Area

The Black Hawk county board of supervisors has designated the county an accredited area for tuberculosis testing of breeding and dairy cattle under state law. Farmers are required to have their cattle tested and comply with herd maintenance rules, with $57,890 allotted for testing work from tax levies after petitions. Legal challenges to the designation and petitions have occurred since 1924, including appeals to the supreme court.

Black Hawk County Mark G. Thornburg State Secretary of Agriculture Iowa General Assembly of Forty-First General Assembly Board of Supervisors PF. R. Decker H. G. Peverill Waterloo Walter PF. Jensen E. H. McCoy W. Esher Pererill A. G. Reid

Havana Conference Opens With Warm US Latin Ties

The Havana conference shows an upbeat start boosted by President Coolidge's historic Caribbean visit. Latin American leaders praise the United States for friendship and cordial relations, while crowds and rosing welcomes underscore a hopeful atmosphere.

Coolidge Caribbean Latin America United States Old City

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