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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

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Fourteen Die as Bus Interurban Crash in Blizzard

Bellevue Ohio reports a Lake Shore electric car crash into a Greyhound bus on the snowy road near Columbus Pike. Nineteen people died, thirty were aboard, with four investigators initiating separate inquiries. Names of victims span Detroit Cleveland and Chicago. driver Edward Butler aided patients.

Bellevue Here Columbus Pike Lake Shore Greyhound Line Greyhound Motor Bus Line Lake Shore Electric Company Edward H. Martin Huron County Grand Greyhound Detroit Pittsburgh Ed Butler Cleveland Or. Itiangular Crossing Butler Nat Buyler John Schuyler Toledo

Secondary Road Making Parley Here on Thursday

County officials of the Seventh Iowa district meeting in the courthouse Thursday to plan marking 1500 miles of secondary roads with letters for the coming year. John A Paulsen district highway engineer will lead, with 15 to 30 county engineers and officials expected to attend.

Iowa John A. Paulsen Iowa State Highway Commission

Milwaukee Baseball Pioneer Herm Killilea Dies After Heart Attack

Herm J. Killilea, 62, head of the Milwaukee baseball club and early American League founder, died after a heart attack and stroke in Milwaukee. He helped launch the league at his home with Connie Mack, Charley Comiskey, and others and later led the Boston club before serving as Milwaukee road solicitor general until his death. A separate item reports John H. Rohni, 25, seriously injured when shot by a neighbor while tending a hog.

Milwaukee Wis Herm J. Killilea Milwaukee Baseball Club Dacurs Eelea Matt Connie Mack Charley Comiskey Gan Johnson American League Boston Club Wisconsin Milwaukee Road Onert John H. Rohni Bolni

Impeachment Rumors Grow In Oklahoma Governor Inquiry

Oklahoma City January 23. Investigations center on Mrs. O Hammonds confidential secretary to Governor Johnston and alleged $100000 influence payments amid last winter impeachment moves. Senate and House committees hear witnesses including H Tom Kight and J J McGraw about money passed to influence votes and contractor funds for the governors defense.

Oklahoma City Hammonds Henry S. Johnston State Highway Department Oklahoma Johnston House of Representatives House Senate W. B. Graham L. K. Ford

Maynard Breaks Shoulder in City Fall

H B Maynard secretary of the Yow Public Service company fell on an icy sidewalk near the First Congregational church at 9 p m yesterday sustaining a fracture of his right shoulder. He was treated at a hospital where the fracture was reduced and he is home again now.

H. B. Maynard Fourth Street West Yow Public Service Company First Congregational Church

Bruce Defense of National Capital Hints at Tankage

Senator Brues of Maryland defended the capital in Washington. He said he had seen at least 0,000 persons there drinking wine and cocktails but did not see anyone intoxicated, noting a restrained scene despite crowd presence in the capital.

Bruce Washington D .C Brues Maryland Senate

City pays $1036 for 23 pieces at scavenger sale

Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitta and City Clerk Charles O. MacKay bought 23 parcels for Waterloo at the postponed tax sale in the courthouse for $1,035. Special assessments remain on all parcels. Black Hawk County board members bid 40 to 50 parcels. afternoon totals not yet computed.

Glenn A. Tibbitta Charles *O. MacKay City of Waterloo Black Hawk

Influenza Epidemic Rises in Europe

London reports an acute surge in influenza with medical leaflets on prevention and treatment. Indoor workers face higher risk as Hungary Finland and Germany suffer heavily. Warsaw records about 100000 cases with some deaths though Poland milder overall.

London Europe Hungary Finland Germany Warsaw Poland

Fear Quake Killed Four Missionaries

Officers of the Orinoco River mission fear four missionaries perished in the Venezuela earthquake. Missing are Rev. Julius Raplee of Bellingham Washington, Rev. and Mrs. Elmer W. Lang of Minneapolis, and Miss Helen R. Brown of Brooklyn. The four were Northwestern Bible Institute graduates.

Los Angeles Cal INS Orinoco River Venezuela Julius, Raplee Bellingham Wash Elmer W. Lang Minneapolis Helen R. Brown Brooklyn Northwestern Bible Institute

Temperatures and Weather Notes From Yesterday and Today

Fragmentary weather blot shows readings for Tuesday maximum and Tuesday night minimum with time stamps and a forecast note for Wednesday at 11 am and 2 30 pm. Details are incomplete but indicate temperature tracking and a wind or atmospheric remark.

Asteewe

Days Fight for Bigger Fund Now to Rage in House

Washington on January 23 a heated clash over a 24 million dollar extra prohibition appropriation moved to the house after the senate passed a modified Harris amendment. Mellon warned the measure lacks court facilities for dry cases while Coolidge opposes treasury deficits. Attorney General Sargent supported more federal judges as criminal cases declined since 1924. McBride predicted league stability despite reports of friction over the funding. Dr. Hillman was re elected Iowa division president and McNaught named state superintendent.

Washington, D. C Melton Senate Harris House Mellon Prohibition Bureau Customs Service Coast Guard Treasury Coolidge Sargent Congress McBride Des Moines F. Scott McBride Antisaloon League Edwin C. Dinwiddie Washington Senaté Thomas Nicholson Detroit John L. Hillman Indianola Iowa

Three Die in Waterbury-Winsted Train Wreck Near Torrington

Three persons were killed and one injured fatally when an engine and two cars of a Waterbury Winsted train derailed and overturned near Torrington Connecticut. Police reported the accident occurred today and details were awaited.

Torrington Conn U.p

Mortuary notices for Elizabeth Seifert and Bacon deaths

Elisabeth Seifert died at 5 43 pm at her daughter's home from influenza complications. Born October 15 1847 in Germany she lived in Germany until 1895 then moved to Bremen County Iowa later Waterloo Iowa. Survived by three children Amelia Oster S W Seifert and Mrs Pond, a brother August Marr, Denver. Husband and four children preceded her. Mortuary at Petersen Bros. Pred Albert Bacon died suddenly from angina pectoris at 525 Home Park Boulevard body to be sent to Minneapolis for services and mausoleum burial. W L Dewey former Waterlow resident died in Chicago services at Brown Chapel Cedar Falls burial in Fatrdow cemetery.

Elizabeth Seifert Walter Pond Janney Avenue Elizabeth’ Marr Germany G_ Seifert Bremer County Waverly Waterloo First Lutheran Church Amelia Oster Detroit S. W. Seifert Cedar Fails Pond Alto August Marr Denver Cole Petersen Sros Fred Albert Bacon Albert Bacon Home Park Boulevard Minneapolis Iis Harry Baron Kistner Mortuary Dewey Finneral W. L. Dewey Waterlow Chicago Brown Chapel Cedar Falls

Vaueghn Trial Nearing Jury Verdict Tonight

Burlington Illinois January 23 AP Trial of John Vaueghn for the slaying of Max Shepler on Huron Island over a year ago was expected to reach the jury late today. The defense planned to finish its testimony by noon with indications that co defendant Jake Zippe would be tried next. Vaueghn testified contradicting earlier confessed statements and admitted the victim had not threatened him until the day before the crime.

Burlington, Il John Vaueghn Max Shepler Huron Island Jake Zippe Vaneghn Shepler Valleghn

Senate Confirms Four Hammill Appointments Contd

Senate confirms four appointments made by Hammill per page one continuation. The text notes possible actions over six months to collect payment for grain services and references Shollar bills present in several mid western states. The house adjourns shortly before ten o'clock, with doors open for morning session.

Senate Hammill

Death by Own Action Ended Man's Life in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids Indiana on January 23 4P physicians report Harry Parkin age 36 attempted suicide by firing a bullet into his head. He did not recover.

Cedar Rapids Jan Harry Parkin

Woman active in GOP council near death after strokes

Mrs Estelle Plopper 70, former national treasurer of the Women’s Relief Corps and GOP committeewoman for Hardin County, lies nearly dead in Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls after two strokes. She arrived Tuesday, was stricken while removing wraps at Mrs Robert Obele’s Waterloo Street home, and suffered a second stroke en route to the hospital. Grandchildren from Iowa Falls, her home, arrived. she previously served as Hardin county recorder and auditor. Estate notice also records John M Tripp’s will leaving homestead and 2000 to his widow Louisa, with rest of estate divided among heirs. R S Tripp named executor.

Courier Spectat Service Cedar Falls Estelle Plopper Women’s Relief Corps Sartori Memorial Hospital Plopper Iowa Falls Hardin County Recorder John M. Tripp la Porte City Louisa Tripp Emma Tripp W. B. Tripp Ina ‘Tripp Fred Tripp Mary D. Reed R. S George Charles Tripp R. S. Tripp

Dismantling of Sioux City liquor plant continues

Federal and city officers raided a three story warehouse in Sioux City midweek after tips the plant was manufacturing alcohol. About 14 000 gallons of fermenting mash and 2 500 gallons of alcohol were seized. The operation reportedly could produce 1 500 gallons daily. Also listed: marriage licenses for Carl Frier and Reinbeck, Bila Stricker Gladbrook, Philip K Rausch Waterloo, Josephine Marsh Maine Waterloo.

City INS Sioux City Carl Frier Reinbeck Bila Stricker Gladbrook Philip K. Rausch Waterloo Josephine Marsh Maine

Brain Tests From Society Age Series

A scanned notice advertises intelligence tests at leading universities. It describes completing a series puzzle by identifying the rule and writing the next two numbers for each sequence within a three minute time limit. The page mentions answers on society age.

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