Hoover Thanks Mayor for Cabinet Advice Letter
President-elect Herbert Hoover thanked Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts in a personal letter for suggesting keeping Secretary of Labor James Davis in office after Calvin Coolidge’s departure. The mayor had urged Davis’s continued leadership for his efficiency, especially on immigration policy. Hoover replied promptly, with the January 15 letter bearing his signature.
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Waterloo firm lands contract to add telephone annex
Waterloo, Iowa, company awarded a 10 234 dollar contract to build a two story brick annex 30 by 40 feet at the Northwestern Bell plant on Sycamore and Third streets Des Moines bids from Waterloo firms included Jens Olesen Sons Mauser Fell Currie John G Miller Construction. Completion set for April 1.
Cop shoots burglar at Bible school in Des Moines
Des Moines police say Glenn A. Yaw, 17, was wounded in the hip by a detective’s bullet as he attempted to break into the Town National Bible Training School last night. Police reports say Yaw had three prior burglary attempts and once rifled rooms of girls at the institute. Detectives stationed at the building spotted him on a fire escape and he was shot as he tried to flee.
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National Bible Training School
King George Maintains Recovery, Enjoys Long Naps
London reports continued progress in King George's recovery at Buckingham Palace. An official bulletin says his appetite has improved, he no longer needs feeding, and he enjoys long naps though cannot read. Queen Mary’s visits remain brief, limited to ten minutes.
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