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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1928

Page

9

Heflin Robinson clash dominates Senate scene

Senator Heflin attacked the pope of Rome and Al Smith in a two and a half hour speech as Senator Robinson defended equal rights for candidates of all faiths. The party conference backed Robinson, while Heflin’s outbursts were deemed out of order. Reed of Missouri exited during Heflin’s reply.

Tom Heflin Alabama Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Heflin Robinson Reed Missouri

Immigration debate in Congress eyes cap on yearly immigrants

Washington coverage shows lawmakers split over immigration restriction with talks of increasing funding for the immigration service, debates over illegal bootleg channels, and proposals to reduce annual legal admissions by 10 percent for five years. Strong figures include Albert W. Johnson and New York politicians. the existing law expires next July.

Mark Sullivan Washington D. C Jai Congress Boothe Immigration Service Albert W. Johnson Antica Johnson New York Werald-Tribune

Courier Delivery Window and Reprint Phone Line

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you do not receive the paper by then due to carrier error or other cause call 5700 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 20 p m.

Democratic conference backs Senator Robinson on investigation work

A Democratic conference granted confidence to Senator Robinson of Arkansas as floor leader and approved his role on the senate committee probing Mexican documents published in Hearst Newspapers.

Robinson Arkansas Senate Hearst Heflin William Randolph Hearst Alabaman Hefiln Gerry Rhode Island Ferris Michigan Senate Chamber Frank L. Smith Tinois

Farmers to Seek New Injunction Against Cattle Testing

Black Hawk County farmers vote unanimously to pursue a new injunction to halt compulsory tuberculosis testing of cattle after the county board announced accreditation for testing. The group formed the Black Hawk County Anti-TB association with H G Peverill as president to continue the opposition.

Black Hawk County Raymond

Salesman killed by tornado in Ohio and Kentucky

A tornado in southern Ohio killed A R Kruger of Dayton instantly when a building coping collapsed on his car at Washington Courthouse. Heaviest damage centered on Cincinnati suburbs Cunminsville and East Hamilton with lines down and early losses over 100000 dollars. Ten people were treated for injuries in area hospitals.

Cincinnati Ohio Washington Courthouse Blue Grass Kentucky A. R. Kruger Dayton Emain Cunminsville Hamilton Hamiton

Leaky Booze Trial Defended by Capt Bass in Chicago

Captain J Leland Bass US Army faces court martial over a shipment said to leak in transit to Michigan. He is charged under the ninety ninth article of war with conduct unbecoming an officer. He denies the charges. Also Paris reports the Bank of France cuts its discount rate to 3.5 percent and lowers collateral loan rate to 8.5 percent.

Black Gold Mrs.Hoots India New Orleans Hanley Webb Churchill Downs Hawthorne Sesson Cincinnati Loulaville Chicago J. Leland Bass Michigan Bass Muyer Selfridge Field Mich Paris Bank of France

Grave of Joseph Smith Found in Nauvoo by Church Action

The rediscovered remains of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, long hidden after their 1844 murder, will be interred in a large tomb at Nauvoo with a monument to follow. Officials from the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints confirmed positive identifications including Emma Hale Smith and Lucy Mack Smith.

Nauvoo Joseph Smith Hyrum W. O. Hand Kansas City Hiinvis Joseph Byrum Nauvoo Expositor Councl Smith Brothers Hancock County Carthage Illinois Carthage Grays Eroma Brigham Young Middlewest Frederick M. Smith Independence Reorganized Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Navoo Atithig Navas Reorganized Church of Jesus Mississippi River Emma Healer Smith Wifr Josephs Smith Lucy Mack

F. E. Lake Killed in Mexico While Visiting Ranch

Frank Edward Lake son of Sioux City residents was reported killed on a Callima Mexico ranch this week. Born during his father’s tenure with a local wholesale grocer, he moved with family to Mexico City in 1900 where the elder Lake built ranch holdings. A brother M. W. Lake in Sioux City said the son was visiting the father’s ranch.

Sioux City Frank Edward Lake Callma Mexico Mexico City Elder Lake

McNary Haugen Bill Urged by American Farm Bureau Chief

Sam H. Thompson president of the American Farm Bureau federation urged urgent support for the McNary Haugen bill at the Illinois Agricultural association meeting in Rock Island. He predicted House agriculture committee action by mid next week and said President Coolidge may not veto again.

Rock Island McNary- Haugen Sam H. Thompson American Farm Bureau Federation Illinois Agricultural Association Agricultural Committee House of Representatives Coolidge Thompson House

Murderer Adolph Hotelling Sentenced to Hard Labor

Adolph Hotelling, once a respected Owasso church elder, was moved to Marquette Prison today to begin a life term for the murder of Dorothy Schneider. He was convicted within 48 hours of arrest and condemned to solitary confinement, while his wife Mrs. Adolph Hotelling remained in a coma in Owosso, Michigan.

Bay City Mich Adolph Hotelling Owasso Marquette Hotelling Dorothy Schneider Saginaw Owosso, Mich

Labor Leader Shot Dead in Ambush Near Pittston

Pittston Pa January 19 6 f LEV Thomas Lillis 45 treasurer of United Mine Workers focal union No 1607 and a district labor leader was shot and killed from ambush near his Brownton home detectives believe the killing stemmed from a local union dispute Lillis was recently elected to office and his body was found about a mile from his home officials say.

Pittston Lev Thomas Lillis United Mine Workers’ Focal Brownton Palice Lillis

Colder Weather Predicted by Weather Bureau

Des Moines reports a shift to much colder conditions with a forecast low of 15 above. Rain fell across the state with eastern areas seeing the heaviest amounts. Precipitation totals include Keokuk 0.92, Davenport 0.16, Des Moines 0.5 inches.

Des Moines Weather Bureau Keokuk Davenport Due Buaure

Slugged station attendant shot at bandit slugger

Des Moines report says G. Watkins, 43, a station attendant, remained in serious condition after a bandit slugged him four times with a pipe wrench at an oil station. Physicians planned skull fracture check. no money taken.

Des Moines UPI G. Watkins Watkins

Groener Named German Defense Minister in Berlin

Berlin January 19 Gen Wilhelm Groener who compelled the Kaiser to abdicate in 1918 is appointed minister of defense. President von Hindenburg announced Groener will replace Dr Otto Gessler who resigned last week due to ill health.

Berlin Tnsi Wilhelm Groener von Hindenburg Groener Otto Gessler

Coolidge Party Back at Capital After Havana Trip

President and Mrs Coolidge return to Washington after six day trip to Havana for Pan American congress. They arrive at 7 15 a m and go to the White House for breakfast following the special train departure. G H Wark named administrator for Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma district.

Coolidge United States President Machado Cuba Havana Washington INS Washington, D. C G. H. Wark Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma

Caugus Adopts Resolution Incrocing Senate Leaders Slush Committee

A district court scene features lawyer B F Swisher suggesting reforms to curb divorce filings. He proposes laws banning remarriage for five years after a decree and penalties for adultery, while noting the contrast between license sales downstairs and divorce hearings upstairs. The judge calls the next case as the discussion ends.

Caugus Senate G. W. Wood B. F. Swisher

W. C T U Opens Regional Conference in Denver

Mrs Ella A Beale national president of the W C T U opens a regional conference in Denver as delegates from Colorado Nebraska New Mexico Wyoming southern Idaho and Utah attend The keynote addresses focus on preventing wet candidates from the presidential ticket with Mrs Ida B Wise Smith outlining why they want to elect the next president

Denver INS Ella A. Beale Evanston, Ill W. C.I.U Colorado Nebraska New, Mexico Wyoming Idaho Utah Ida. B. Wise Smith Des Moines Vis

Endurance Flight Fails to Surpass Record

San Francisco January 19 Captain Charles dingsford Smith and Lieutenant George R Pond failed in their third attempt to break the world endurance mark. Spirit of California flew from Mills Field at 8:09 am with 1535 gallons of fuel, landing at 10:16 am after exhausting supplies. The German record of 52 hours 22 minutes and 31 seconds stood, and the aviators must exceed by one hour to set a new record.

Spirit of Caliifornia Thr Nilats Kingsford-Smith Lieut Pond U. S Clarence Chamberlin New York San Francisco Cal Charlies dngsford-Smith George R. Pond Spirit of California Pamsfield

Former Basketball Star Indicted in Woodbury County

Paul Lamphere a former Danbury Iowa high school basketball star is indicted on six counts in a Woodbury County grand jury report. He allegedly confessed to burglarizing sixteen homes and stealing jewelry and household effects valued in the thousands.

Sioux City Paul Lamphere Danbury Woodbury County Grand Jury Lamphere

Englishman Receives American Sioux Pension

Blackburn England January nineteenth 1927 Jack Haworth a resident here has been granted a pension of 50 per month by the American government for his services in fighting the Sioux Campaigns in the 1870s. Haworth served as a sergeant in the Eleventh Infantry of the American Army and participated in multiple Dakota campaigns.

Blackburn England Jack Haworth Haworth Dakota

Fog Delays Detroit Havana Flight From Parris Island

A group including Mustin FP Bement of Detroit and pilot Leonard S Flo took off for Jacksonville after fog forced an earlier nonstop Detroit to Havana flight to land. Readable names include Amelie Martin and Henry George Cigors amid the fogbound attempt.

Parris Island S. C Mustin Bement Detroit Leonard S. Flo Jacksonville Fla

Robinson Wins Confidence Vote Amid Heflin Challenge

In a closed Democratic caucus, Senator Robinson of Arkansas won renewed confidence from his party despite Alabama Senator Heflin’s sharp attacks on the Catholic church and political figures. About a dozen Democrats were absent, including Heflin and Robinson’s Alabama colleague Black, while Trammell of Florida cast the sole dissenting vote.

Washington, D.C Robinson Arkansas Senate Heflin Hefith Caraway Is0 Trammell Florida Henin Alabama Black

Oakdale Sanatorium Criticized by Dr. J W Kime

Fort Dodge Jan 18 Dr J W Kime former state representative charges mismanagement and extravagance at the Oakdale tuberculosis sanitarium. He calls for a state board of control investigation alleging improper experiments with a gold tubercular cure and overall wasteful operation.

Fort Dodge Oakdale J. W. Kime State Board of Control Kime Board of Control

Dubuque Doctor Returns to State Health Post

Des Moines Iowa January news announces Dr D O Sterlamith Dubuque city health officer named deputy state health commissioner effective February 1. He succeeds Dr J W Walace who resigned to join the American Public Health Association.

Des Moines Henry Albert D. OO. Sterlamith Dubuque Ow. Breelsmith J. W. Walelace Mame Clation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uct University of Iowa Ingwersex Belting Pieseler Burton A. Ingversen TNE Legion Band Toral Post American Legion Waterloo Legion Band The Legion Post Philadelpha Windy City Appropriations Committee Jonson Immigration Committee Congressman Johnson New York City Rigdon F. E. Lake Tlowars Farm Bureau Confident McNary-Haugen Enrique Clays Charles Evans Hughes Jenorio Pueyrredon Argentina Hughes Gustavo Guerrero Salvador Oraisel The¢Lairman Pan-American Union Honorio Paeyrredan Brazil Alarico da Silvera Chile Alejandro Lira Panama Eduardo Chiari Marquette Prison Kaiser Capital W.0.t.u Dane California Amelie Martin Ban Felice Tloreester Anteh Master Henry George Cigors Idvertisementy Sen. Heflin Trammill
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