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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1928

Page

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Los Angeles Prepares As Hickman Jury Trial Opens

Los Angeles braces for William Edward Hickman’s murder trial of 14 year old Marion Parker with heightened security and pretrial maneuvers. Court observers expect a dramatic spectacle as defense and prosecution marshal experts on insanity and sanity while parents of the victim and the kidnapper’s family confront the case in Judge Hardy’s courtroom.

Los Angeles Cal William Faward Hickman Cat INS William Edward Hickman Bar of Justice Carlos 5. Hardy Tessoh Hickman Trental Thomas Hickman el Paso Tex Thad M. Parker Vic

Rights and rules for flying hold floor at Havana

Article one asserts sovereignty over air space and freedom of passage for commercial planes between contracting governments. Nations may prohibit passage or certain cargoes, including arms, explosives, or photography gear, for public safety. Each country may favor its own airlines by restricting foreign intercity air service, while foreign planes in international service pay no higher charges than nationals.

Child Patricia Thompson Critical After Poisoning

Patricia Anne Thompson age three remains critically ill at St Francis hospital after acute poisoning. Her sister Betty Jane Thompson four died Friday evening, and the family resides at 212 Webster street, Mr and Mrs George E Thompson.

Patricia Anne Thompson George E. Thompson Webster Street St. Francis Hospital Betty Jane

Jury Selected in Kirby Booze Murder Trial

A jury was to be completed in Dubuque Iowa for the Emmet Kirby case charged with first degree murder during an alleged liquor hijacking. Charles Hos was killed while resisting the Kirby gang attempting to steal a liquor load.

Dubuque, Ta Jan Emmet Kirby Charles Hos Hos

Weather data fragment reports temperatures and days

Fragmentary forecast notes Monday maximum around 4.2.22.4 percent and minimum Monday night, with ambiguous references to Tuesday including 26.4 and local area identifiers WV and Wis.

Ex Husband Helps Husband Feed His Wife's Children

In Kansas City, four adults and two children sought aid at the Travelers' Aid bureau. All were penniless and hungry after being evicted over unpaid rent. Dewey Tart and Elmer Driggs, with Driggs' children, are from Nelson Ned. Mrs Tart is divorced from Driggs. The two men, both unemployed, had pooled odd-job funds to feed the kids. No enmity between the husbands was noted. President Tart said he did not blame Driggs for wanting to be near his children.

Kansas City Travelers’ Aid Bureau Dewey Tart Elmer Driggs Ie Driggs Nelson Ned Driggs

Tax Title Buyers Fold At County Board Action

Tax title buyers left the county board room as delinquencies were set for action by A. I. Bunn deputy treasurer. New law allows bidders to take title with costs, pushing former scavenger sale prices higher. Black Hawk county bid in Riverview addition lots through F T Bentley to cover publication costs.

A. I. Bunn Black Hawk County F. T. Bentley Board of Supervisors Riverview Addition

Y's Men's Club Inducts New Officers for 1928

Ben Howrey was inducted as president of the Y's Men's club at a recent meeting in the Y M C A dining room. He succeeds Ray Patl. New officers include Ray Short as first vice president Dr. G H Hospers as second vice president Glenn Miller as third vice president Homer Albright secretary Russell Lamson treasurer Leonard Nordin Ray Breewnier and Ray Paul as directors. Jeon Beers past international president installed the officers. Katherine Raynolds McCormick spoke on Near East relief work.

Ben Howrey Y. M Ray Patl Ray Short G. H. Hospers Glenn Miller Homer Albright Russell Lamson Leonard Nordin Ray Breewnier Ray Paul Jeon Beers Katherine Raynolds McCormick

Army posts in far parts open to recruits March 15

Army recruiters announce vacancies will open March 15 in the infantry in the Philippines China Alaska Bavarian Islands and Porto Rico with opportunities for recruits to travel and see the world. Sergeant John D. Overby notes all branches now fairly filled and says openings will exist in multiple units.

John D. Overby Philippines China Alaska Porto Rico

Duluth Millionaire Thomas Merrit Dies of Pneumonia

Blanchard Iowa reports the death of Thomas Merrit a former Jowan resident and Duluth millionaire who once bought a miniature circus and gave lavish gifts during a visit to Blanchard He died yesterday in Duluth of pneumonia according to word received here today

Blanchard Jaj Thomas Merrit Duluth

Cosgrave Makes Rapid Progress on U S Visit

Washington D C Jan 24 Cosgrave Irish Free State leader continues rapid pace of engagements in capital with a horseback tour and dinners after arrival. He met with President Coolidge at the White House and discussed Irish affairs with keen interest in the freedom struggle.

Washington, D. C Cosgrave Wiliam J. Donovan Legation James F. Curtis F Street Curtis New York Coolidge White House Ireland

Lindbergh Maps Gator Hunt After Submarine Ride

Charles A. Lindbergh left Cristobal in the Canal Zone after an undersea trip aboard a submarine. He joined army aviators on a hunting trip for alligators along the old French canal and planned to sail to the Perlas islands for deep sea fishing before returning to France field Thursday.

Perlas Islands France Field

Iowa Youth Pardoned After Resemblance to Killer

Dale W. Chaplin of Town was held in Waukesha after resembling Erdman Olson, the Prairie Du Chien murder suspect. Sheriff Redford released him once authorities confirmed Chaplin is not Olson. Olson has been sought for over a year in Clara Olson’s murder near Prairie Du Chien.

Waukesha Wis Dale W. Chaplin Town Erdman Olson Alvin Redford Prairie du Chien Redford Oelwein Chaplin Olson Clara Olson Prairie du ‘Chien

Town School Men to Attend National Meeting in Boston

Des Moines reports more than 50 Iowa school superintendents high school principals and supervisors plan to attend the National Educational Association convention in Boston from February 25 to March 1. Also noted are Iowa meetings for county superintendents reading ethole boards February 7 and Iowa pupils reading ethole board February 18.

Courier Special Service Des Moines Jota Department of Super National Educational Association Boston Iowa Reading Ethole Board

New Biography of Hans Christian Andersen Attracts Notice

London news notes a new biography titled Hans Andersen the Man revealing his failed marriage prospects and lifelong love for Jenny Lind. The work cites that despite attracting children worldwide, Andersen remained an unhappy bachelor due to being unable to wed Lind, with contemporaries attributing his looks to his romantic misfires.

London Hans Christian Anderson Hans Anderson Jenny Lind Altho Anderson Wifk Altho Anderson Poe

Isis Theatre Lease Sold in Cedar Rapids Receiver Sale

Judge G W Wood approved Herbert Parker receiver for Frank Amusement to sell the Isis theatre lease and equipment Cedar Rapids to Lannan Bluechel Omaha Neb for 9500. Receiver assumes 809 in debts leaving net 8700. Bluechel who owned the lease and equipment previously will reopen the theatre Saturday.

G. W. Wood Herbert Parker Frank Amusement Company Cedar Rapids

Rum Runner Faces Multi Jurisdiction Liquor Charges

Hubert Schmoebelen known as Funner was arrested near Town City Iowa with 30 gallons of alleged liquor in his Ford coupe by Sheriff Frank Smith and local police. He will be sent to Washington county for boollegging charges then returned here to be charged with illegal transportation of liquor. County Attorney C G B Russell says action to confiscate the car and contents will be started today.

Town City Hubert Schmoebelen Wisconsin Funner Frank Smith Washington County CG. B. Russell

Iowa Manufacturers of Carbonated Beverages Hold Second Day

The Iowa manufacturers convention continued in Sioux City. WW. Tehel and Royal H. Holbrook presented the president and secretary annual reports from Cedar Rapids. Prof. J. H. Buchanan of Iowa State College delivered a technical address as the Gay convention proceeds toward its final day.

Sioux City WW. Tehel Cedar Rapids Royal H. Holbrook Iowa J. H. Buchanan Towa State College

Public Warns Against Beggars After Council Meeting

The Council of Social Agencies urged the public to withhold aid from unfamiliar beggars until assessing their worthiness. A family had already received help from the overseer, the Social Welfare League, Salvation Army, and donations. The Confidential Exchange led by Victor A. Read will check for relief duplications and confirm applicant eligibility.

Council of Social Agencies H. T. Wagner Socisl Welfare Leaguer Salvation Army Confidential Exchange Victor A. Read

Dinner Pail Paroled Burglar Faces New Parole Violation

"Reformed Burglar" Lynch, paroled from a 10 year sentence for the Lamb store burglary, returned to Cedar Rapids seeking Sheriff Wagner after violating his parole by failing to work. His wife alleged deception and police re-arrested him in Bloomington after confession. Judge Wood had granted the parole after the robbery.

Dot Lynch Lambo Dunkerton Lyne Cedar Rapids Watt Sherrif Hi S. Wagner Wood Lynch Giy H. R. Cramtine Wagner Rath Packing Company Tno Bloomington Lamb

Epidemic Adds Hurdle to Colorado Coal Strike

Spinal meningitis disrupts strike activities as public gatherings in Lafayette and Louisville are banned. The disease outbreak hamstrings miners actions and the protest movement within the two strike centers. The same item notes a rate hike by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and funeral services for Peter M. Limores, a 90 year old Sioux City pioneer legislator.

Denver Colo Colorado Lafayette Louisville Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Des Sioux City Peter M. Limores South Dakota Jefferson Dubuque

Five Die in Fire at Ranch Home

A rancher named John King his wife and three of their children were burned to death when a fire destroyed their home early today in McFadden Wye area. Firefighters battled the blaze as neighbors watched. The names of the victims and exact ages were not released. Local authorities investigate the cause of the fire.

McFadden Wye Jan Heni John King

Houston Split Over Smith Endorsement For Presidential Candidacy

Houston Democrats split on endorsing Gov. Al Smith of New York for president after a heated committee session. supporters claimed endorsement, while opponents denied it. The controversy centered on a resolution praising Smith and naming Gov. Dan Moody as vice president candidate, with the meeting adjourned after a faction objected to the endorsement.

Houston Tex al Smith New York Democratic Executive Committee Syker Bailey Dan Moody Texas Woods Henry M. Dudley

Gradinger Named President of Waterloo Bnai Brith lodge

Leo Gradinger II was elected president of Waterloo lodge No. 1074 Indep endent Order Bnai B Rith at last night’s election in the Women's clubrooms. Other officers include M. Roseribloom vice president Marc Seigel treasurer HW Erensky warden J Cohn monstr, J Mendelson guardian HL Coli trustee L C Maisner re-elected secretary.

Leo Gradinger Fourth Street West New York Waterloo Lodge J. Mendelson Guardian HL Coli L. C. Maisner

Ill At Home Near Washburn John Holback

John Holback is very ill at his home south of Washburn. The notice also lists several local movements including Mrs Willscamper welcoming a daughter and various relatives traveling between Tulsa and Waterloo. John Golingaux is reported ill and Rev. Father Nicholas Nosbisch visits New Hampton.

Courier Gilbertille John Holbach Washburn Willscamper Peter Wagoner Tulsa Okio Waterloo Nicholas Nosbisch Omaha Neb Boter Schomer New Hampton Joe Biloes Ashton, Ta Thomas Web Clara M. Frost Wellington Street Chicago Elizabeth Frost Hoffman Granville John Klein John Golingaux

Mortuary Notices for Clark Olmstead and George Lightfield

Clark Olmstead 86 died after extended illness at St. Francis hospital Waterloo. He lived in Webster City and Waterloo with children including Mrs Spangler and Mrs Ralph Davis. Survived by widow Netta Hammitt Olmstead and several children and relatives. services at O Keeffe Towne mortuary. George J Lightfield 56 of Waterloo died after brief gall trouble at St. Francis hospital. Born in Burlington Wisconsin and moved to Waterloo 14 years ago. survived by wife Sarah May Dorr and five children. services at Hiteman & Gindh mortuary.

Clark Olmstead St. Francis Hospital Mud Lake Webster City Nettis Hammitt Willams Waterloo Amy John Spangler Mullan Avenue East Spangler Ralph Davis H. B. Selleck Commercial Street Wesley Jondle C. L. Francis Lafayette Street Fred Olmstead Walter Vere Olmstead Florence Vincent Fort Dodge Los Angeles Cal Nathan Olmstead L. Kerchner O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary George J. Lightfield Tineis Central Railroad St. Francis, Hospital Burlington Wis Sarah May Dorr Twightfeld Black Hawk Lodge Fj Telmetorge Knights of Pythias Omar Temple Blanche Myrik Richard Glenn George Albert Hiteman & Gindh

Miss Volstead Denies Seeking Congressional Nomination

Miss Laura Volstead denied reports she would run for Congress in the Seventh district. She told the Associated Press she has no intention of seeking the Republican nomination in the Seventh or any other district. Volstead previously represented the Seventh district in Congress until 1922 when defeated by Rev. G J Kvale.

Sunday Movies Stir Tabor Election Question

Sunday movies have split the town of Tabor with factions forming around the recent theatre purchase by George Bronson of Council Bluffs. Bronson has operated the venue with nominal sheriff oversight, but no court date was set and the shows continued. The incident fuels talk of a spring town election issue.

Tabor George Bronson Council Bluffs Sandsys

Haugen Seeks Re Election From Fourth District

Des Moines January 24 Congressman Gilbert N Haugen co author of the McNary Haugen bill filed nomination papers for re election from the Fourth Town district on the Republican ticket. Haugen has served in congress since 1899. Also filing today C J Orr Monona Clayton county who seeks a seat in the Town house on the Republican ticket.

Des Moines Gilbert N. Hauger Northwood Haugen C. J. Orr Monoma Clayton

Petersen Dies in Self-Starting Car Incident at Audubon

Funeral services were held for Chris Petersen 35 of Audubon Iowa after he was killed when he cranked his car into gear and the motor started rolling, pinning him against a building. Fifteen other people were involved in related crashes nearby.

Audubon Chris Petersen Petersen

Dutch Reuther Signs With San Francisco Seals

Walter Dutch Reuther, who won 13 games and lost 8 last season with the New York Yankees, has signed with the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League for the 1928 season. Alfred Putnam, secretary of the Seals, announced the agreement today in San Francisco.

San Francisco Walter Dutch Reuther New York Yankees San Francisco Seals Alfred Putnam

White to waive extradition in Withrow killing case

George White arrested here yesterday for West Virginia officers in connection with the 1922 killing of Charles Withrow at Welch West Virginia will waive extradition. He is also wanted in the shooting and wounding of Mrs Withrow and George Summers.

Clarinda, Ja George White West Virginia Charles Withrow Welch W. Va Withrow George Summers

Porter to Leave for Washington Post as ICC Nominee

Des Malon January 24 4 Clauds R Porter has been confirmed as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission and will depart for Washington soon to assume duties. He replaces Commissioner William Hall of Colorado who resigned effective February 1. Police questioned Ralph Godbey and Wilbur Ensler of Hartford regarding possible gas theft. Hartford Times sold to Frank F. Ganret, owner of multiple New York and New Jersey newspapers.

Des Malon Clauds R. Porter Interstate Commerce Commission Senale Washington William Hall Colorado Ralph Godbey Adams Street Wilbur Ensler Rock Island Avenue Hotel Russel-Lamson OLN Hartford Conadan Wartford Times New England Prank FC Ganeret New York New Jersey

Women Vote but Pay No Poll Tax Campaign Exposed

Myron Arbuckle and Ben Howrey of Waterloo sued 20 men in municipal court for delinquent poll tax. All defendants were male. no woman faced the suit though women can vote. The article critiques the poll tax as gendered and notes exemptions only for property, while wages and personal effects may be seized to collect.

Myron, Arbuckle Ben Howrey Waterloo God Susan Anthony

Young Girl Found With Head Crushed Near Home

Nancy Davison an 18 year old adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Putney was found semi conscious with a crushed skull on a doorstep near her Richmond home. Police have no clues. She had been missing all night. Her father is president of the Putney Shoe company a large wholesale firm.

Richmond Jan Nancy Davison Stephen Putney Putney Shoe Company

Despondent 15-year-old girl dies after poisoning

Esther Keefer a lonely 15 year old junior high student in Cedar Rapids drank poison after telling her mother she wanted to quit school because she was lonesome for her sweetheart. She died almost instantly when the family was away.

Cedar Rapids Esther Keefer

Americans receive rebel death notes in Mexico City

Several members of the American colony in Mexico City received threats stating they would be killed if Gen Augustine Sandino, the Nicaraguan rebel, is harmed. The United States embassy asked the police to investigate the threats.

Mexico City Augustine Sandino United States

Near East pictures drawn for Canopus luncheon

Katharine Raynolds McCormick relief worker spoke at the Canopus club luncheon in Black’s Tearoom, contrasting Near East conditions in 1922 with present times and noting continued need for assistance. Entertainment by the Trousdale Players at Waterloo Theatre followed. New club members announced: D. J. Litchfield, J. H. Shanks, Andrew C. Kelley, Clifford Collins, A. E. Jewett, Frank W. Edwards, E. E B. Wilder.

Near East Katherine Raynolds McCormick Canopus Club Black’s Trousdale Players Stock Company Waterloo Theatre Robert Ripley Josephine Genara Marion Bradley D. J. Litchfield J. H. Shanks Andrew C. Kelley Clifford Collins A. E. Jewett Frank W. Edwards E. E B. Wilder

Des Moines considers $12000 airport hangar construction

City officials plan a $12 000 appropriation to build a hangar at Des Moines airport with a first class port design. Commissioner Frank Mathis announced the move, hoping the hangar will attract Boeing Air Transport to make the capital city a regular stop on cross country mail and passenger routes.

Des Moines Frank Mathis Boeing Air Transport Company

Leg injury after fall at Fourth and Webster

Mrs. Gretchen Stoneman, 103 Webster, suffered a fracture of her right leg above the knee when she fell at Fourth and Webster at 12:50 a.m. today. She was taken to Allen Memorial hospital.

Gretchen Stoneman Web Webster Firnels Allen Memorial Hospital

Mystery Brain Tests Probe Mental Rating Trends

A nostalgic item describes brain tests from a leading university setting with questions about mail contents and a road sign puzzle. It highlights quick reasoning methods and practical problem solving as a measure of intelligence.

Vhreus Universitie Chem

Caledonians Mark Burns Birthday With Song and Banquet

The Cedar Valley Caledonian society plans a Burns birthday banquet at Black's Tearoom with a 6 45 dinner and program. The evening features bagpipes, Scotch songs, readings, solos, violin numbers, an address, and community singing led by Rev. Thos. J. Niven.

Robert Burns Cedar Valley Caledonian Society America Burns Robert Stewert Whannel George J. Thomson Saran Shelton Katherine Campbell

Three Killed One Hurt in Ice Truck Pass Accident

At Gowrie on primary road 144 near Paton Iowa seven miles north three men died and L D Richards injured when a car driven by E Stuber of Churdan collided with two trucks. The deceased were Frank Morehead and Wes Owens of Jefferson and Stuber. Richards may have a fractured skull. Owens left eight children.

Paton Iylay Gowrie Here Co. E. Stuber Churdan Frank Morehead Wes Owens Jefferson L. D. Richards Stuber Pds Richards Gewtie Fort Dodge Owens Morehead Shurdan

Road Grading Contracts Set by Iowa Highway Commission

The Iowa State Highway Commission announces a road contract setting with no paying projects. On January 31 at Ames office 89.969 miles of grading on primary roads across Adair Adams Taylor Guthrie Iowa Warren Mallon Muscatine and O Brien counties plus culvert pipe installations. Estimated cost 16 000 per mile totaling about 1 million dollars.

Ames. Ja INS Iowa State Highway Commission Commission Adair Adams Taylor Guthrie Iowa War- Ten Mallon Muscatine O’brien

Seven Drown When Car Sinks in River

Norwich Connecticut January 24 searchers worked along the icy Thames seeking bodies of two children the last of seven victims drowned when their motor car plunged through a guard rail and sank last night. All seven members of Herbert F Whitaker family were drowned and the bodies of Whitaker his wife and three children have been recovered. The car crash occurred after it was struck by a motorcycle ridden by Harrison Preston 19 who was badly injured.

Norwich Conn Thames Herbert F. Whitaker Whitaker Walter Harrison Preston Preston

Child Held in State as Suit Basis Extended

Des Moines January 24 26 extension granted by Supreme Court Judge Stevens allowing Mr and Mrs Garrall Tilton to bond for appeal from Polk courts awarding Inez Ellen Tilton to Mrs Benjamin Halverson South Dakota.

Des Moines Inez Ellen Tilton Supreme Court Stevens Garrall Tilton Polk Benjamin Halverson South Dakota

Residents Named in City Removal List

Seven families moved from the city last week per removal records filed with the Merchants' association office. The listing includes Harold A. Chast, Ernest Taylor, Jesse W. Jackson, Mrs. W. E. Bray, J Morrison, L A Janns, C J Wooley, Mrs. Nettie Blaske, M L Lyons, Mrs. Hf M. Ralston, John Quiptey, SZ. Crew, William Kurth, Donald Henley and others with street addresses across the city.

W. E. Bray Alten J. Morrison Norwood L. A. Janns Webster C J. Wooley Fifth West Nettie Blaske Walnut M. L. Lyons Baltimore Hf. M. Ralston Washington John Quiptey Bayard

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