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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1929

Page

9

Government impeachment troubles and Afghan teen king swap

Government House in Oklahoma faces renewed impeachment charges as the House reconvenes to consider more accusations. Lieutenant Governor Halloway would take duties temporarily. Afghanistan’s Kebir Habibulla Khan is mentioned amid reports of possible division into principalities with Amanullah as a ruler. Panthers terrorize near Aurora Missouri as residents plan another hunt after a dog is killed. US officials ponder a Vatican ministerial appointment as Mussolini reshapes church-state ties. Tornado-like storms sweep five states with odd midwinter warmth then freezing temps. Paavo Nurmi returns to break multiple world marks in Brooklyn. Senate meets in secret to consider West’s Interior nomination, with public scrutiny limited.

Henry Vovision Oklahoma House of Representatives W. J. Halloway Senate Johnston Miltia House Paavo Paave Nunni Finn America Brooklyn

Hoover aims for efficiency as Hoover selects top talent

Washington dispatch notes President elect Hoover seeks to placate Republican stalwarts while prioritizing capable merit over political clout. He plans to consult leaders, senators, and committee members, aiming to fill a future cabinet with ten highly qualified outsiders for key portfolios.

Frederic William Wise Washington, D Floover Washington Mr. Hoover G. O. P. Leaters Hoover Boy Scouts Lord Fauntle“roys

Courier Delivery Cutoff Notice

The paper will be delivered before 6 30 o'clock at your home. If you do not receive it by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 5100. A copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.

Panther to be hunted after dog is killed by bite

In Aurora Missouri on January 19 a panther that has terrorized Jenkins and the surrounding area killed a leading hunting dog. Citizens fear night travel as a large hunt is planned for Sunday night to chase the beast that has attacked livestock and poultry.

Coon Creek Aurore Anether Atredalx Aurora U.pi Coon Crees Jenkins Lvestock Demon Jim Zinn

Battle for Standard Oil Stock Draws Rockefeller and Stewart

New York reports a proxy battle for Standard Oil of Indiana pitting John D Rockefeller Jr against Col Robert W Stewart. A P Giannini backs Rockefeller, while Midwest Refining and Pan American Petroleum join Stewart. Rockefeller gains 35000 shares via Giannini as 15000 proxies arrive. Interest in Indiana stock appears waning and much of the earlier bullish action is seen as professional.

New York U.A John D. Rockefeller, Jr Robert. W. Stewart Indiana Rockefeller A. P. Giannini Pacific Coast Midwest Refining Company Pan American Petroleum &Transport Company Roockefeller Giannini

Young Bandits Net $5,000 From Women

Three youths posing as police officers gained access to an apartment and bound three women including Mrs Earling, her mother, and the Earling maid. They escaped with furs clothing and jewels valued at $5,000, and fled as investigators sought the culprits.

Chicago INS Sherburne M. Earling Earling

State Home for Children Opens New Hospital

Patients at the state orphanage children’s hospital in Toledo revel in the new quarters after the hospital opened yesterday. The facility, authorized by the Forty-second general assembly, has 20 beds and cost $40,000.

Toledo U.P Children's ‘Hospital Forty-second General Assembly

Armed men ride milk trucks to Chicago amid dairy war

Armed guards rode with milk trucks into Chicago and others patrolled dairy firm properties as violence surged in the milk war. Pickets dumped over 50,000 pounds of milk, and farmers clashed with delivery crews while unions seek recognition and the right to organize.

Chicago Iuads Wisconsin Don Geyer Pure Milk Association Janesville Kenosha Wis Michigan City Ind Geyer Milk Trust

Rolls Down Stairs to Save Man's Life

Des Maines reports Lea Willis 58 crawled with gas fumes to summon help for unconscious William Bishop 25 after a stove gas leak. The pair, roaming together, opened the gas set last night. Willis, weakened by inhaled gas, rolled down stairs to raise the alarm. both recovered this morning.

Weather outlook for week across major plains regions

CG reports a week starting January 21 for the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. The south sees little precipitation, while the north has two of three periods with precipitation expected. Temperatures will vary with frequent shifts, mostly near normal in the south and near or slightly below normal in the north.

Washington Upper Mississippi South Portion North Portion North Porion

Senate schedule behind with six weeks to go

Washington Jan 19 Senate leaders worry delay in debating cruiser construction and other appropriation bills may push back passage. Hoovers push for extra sessions clarifies farm relief and tariffs but a filibuster and cloture maneuvers loom. Senators Norris King and others oppose the cruiser bill while Coolidge maintains breakfast talks with lawmakers.

Washington, D. C Senate Hoover House Roy O West Chicago Hale Senate Naval Committee Norris Nebraska King Utah Coolidge White House Congress Roy West Interior and Segriculture Department

Former Shenandoah Bankers Paroled From Leavenworth

A Wenstrand and son David, former Shenandoah bankers, will be paroled from Leavenworth tomorrow. The father heads to Deridder Louisiana while the son goes to Omaha under sponsor George Vanbuskirk. Hundreds of Shenandoah residents petitioned for their release after convictions tied to the Farmers National Bank failure. Both have served one year of three year sentences.

Shenandoah, Ta C- A Wenstrand Gon David Shenandoah Leavenworth Kan Deridder Ommna George Vanbuskirk Wenstrands Farmers National Bank

Morgan and Young Officially Approved by Reparations Commission

Paris January 19 AP The names of Owen D Young and J P Morgan have been officially and definitively approved by the reparations commission the men having been named to serve on the expert committees which will consider reparations revision

Paris Owen D. Young J. P. Morgan Met

Hoover Phones to Belgian Ceremony Honoring Election

Washington D C January 11 Herbert Hoover set aside time from conferences today to address by telephone a gathering in Brussels Belgium in honor of his election to the presidency. The ceremony was arranged by Hoover friends in Belgium where he directed relief work during the war. The program featured speeches by Premier Jysper of Belgium and Emile Franqui a personal friend of the president elect.

Washington, D. C Herbert Hoover Brussels Belgium Hoover Jys- Per Emile Franqui

Funeral for Wirt P. Hoxie Held at Grace Methodist

Grace Methodist Episcopal church welcomed a large crowd for the funeral of Wirt P. Hoxie at 253 Prospect Avenue. Hoxie, vice president of Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co and former Black Hawk county attorney, died Thursday of meningitis. Clergy from Grace and First Congregational led prayers and a quartet performed as mourners from the Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co and Black Hawk County Bar attended. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Wirt P. Hoxie Prospect Avenue Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co Black Hawk County Commission Company Black Hawk Hoxle J. Richmond Morgan First Congregational Church

Hold Up Men Take Printer Payroll

Three bandits armed with shotguns robbed a Chicago printing establishment today, taking payroll of more than 5000 dollars from 50 idle workers. They dragged two unconscious women to a side room, attacked an operator to silence the line, and fled in an automobile before police arrived.

Chicago INS Detective Bureau

Thrill slayer Harsh sentenced to death in Atlanta

In a crowded Superior Court in Atlanta Judge E D Thomas sentenced George Harsh, a self-styled thrill slayer, to die in the electric chair for the murder of Willard Smith, a city store clerk. The jury declined mercy after ~one hour and 20 minutes deliberation, with the death sentence set for March 15.

Atlanta INS George Harsh Willard Smith Smith E. D. Thomas

Davenport MV Rale Club Elects Officers

Davenport Mississippi Valley league baseball club inaugu rates new officers with Paul Lagomarcino as President Max Ochs as vice president Al Schultze as secretary and Ray Nyemaster as treasurer dated January 18 in Davenport Indiana.

Davenport Paul Lagomarcino Max Ochs al Schultze Ray Nyemaster Mississippi Valley League

Suicide of Underwood Heir Linked to Losses

Chicago January 19. E D Underwood, who killed himself by poison, is believed to be a son of the late B D Underwood, founder of the typewriter firm. A Chicago sister Ida Underwood Goshert notes estrangement with the family. Body found in a low price hotel outside the loop. Notes cite business reverses and loss of over $600,000 inheritance squandered in past five years.

Chicago E. D. Underwood B. D. Underwood Ida Underwood Goshert B. Q. Underwood Underwood

Guatemala Faces Revolt by Ubico Regime Foe

Mexico City dispatches report a revolt in Guatemala with two towns seized by rebels led by General Ubico. Retalhucú and Mazatenango are under insurgent control while communications with Guatemala City and border traffic are cut off. Ubico, from a wealthy family, has long been a prominent army figure.

Mexico City Guatemala Suchiate Salt Jorge Ubleo Carlos Herrea Retalhuicu Mazatenango

King George’s Condition Stable with Quiet Night

In Tendon on January 19 King George’s condition remained unchanged. He enjoyed a peaceful night with ample sleep as Buckingham Palace officials stated this morning that the next medical bulletin would be issued this evening.

INS King Creorge

Short Interviews Reflect Winter Sports Boom in Waterloo

Ernest Ww. Koepke, clerk of the municipal court and local sports goods store proprietor, notes a rising interest in hockey and basketball this winter in Waterloo. He cites more high school games and increased store sales, attributing the surge to growing participation and spectator attention.

Waterloo Ernest Ww. Koepke

Jardine to Stay In Present Post in Hoover Era

Washington reports Hoover invited Charles Hughes to be secretary of state but Hughes declined, as he remains a member of the permanent court of international justice. Jardine will stay as secretary of agriculture into the new Hoover administration, with Mellon remaining at treasury. Hoover aims to guide farm relief with Jardine during the transition and farm policy development.

New York Dan U.A Charles Evans Hughes Hughes Washington Herbert Hoover Permanent Court of International Justice Washington,d Hoover Charles =. Hughes Washington Daily News Scripps- Howard Caba Harding Coolidge Havana White House Jardine INS M. Jardine Congress Department of Agriculture Andrew W. Mellon Treasury Altho Gooleidge Capitol Association of Florida Chris Kansas State, Agricultural College McNary

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