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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
11
Oscar W. Underwood, lifelong politician born in Kentucky and Birmingham resident, rose to prominence at the 1924 Democratic convention held in Madison Square Garden. His death marks the end of a forceful figure in diplomacy and legislation.
A列 group of items outlines disputes over Hoover's cabinet picks and confirmation fights. Paul Prehn leads a national boxing push to raise the sport’s standards amid wider political scrutiny of nominations and Senate inquiry practices. The piece notes Waterloo and Detroit crime, a movie stunt tragedy, and housing for orphans alongside prep for polar exploration.
The Courier will be delivered before 6 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 4100 for a copy to be sent. Calls to this office must arrive before 4 30 p m.
Miss Pauling Johnson, 16, was hospitalized after a gun she found in a locked chest fired while she inspected its muzzle. The bullet lodged in her forehead but did not penetrate the skull, and doctors expect recovery.
President Hoover and a companion chased big game fish off the Florida Keys aboard the yacht Amite. The small fishing boat trailed water for long hours but no word of a catch or public sighting was confirmed by shoreside observers.
In Washington on January 25 a heated exchange in the House lobby saw Representative Blanton of Texas and Chairman Elliott of Indiana scuffle after Blanton accused Elliott of failing to deliver promised post offices for Sweetwater and Coleman. Elliott denied making such a pledge and colleagues separated them.
Des Moines reports Gov Hammill names a 44 member committee from all 11 districts to organize Iowa's participation in Hoover's March 4 inaugural. Dale Griswold chairs the panel and first meeting is set for Hotel Savery with members from Polk County and other districts.
Dr H E Bemis head of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and long affiliated with Iowa State College will be the principal speaker at the 24th annual Iowa State College Veterinary Medical association banquet. The dinner occurs in Memorial Union with more than 350 members expected.
Capt Fried sails toward New York with Florida crew after rescuing 32 seamen from the abandoned Italian freighter. Rescue orders include crew members praised for seamanship while Fried credits Nelson Smith and other ship personnel for bearings, radio ops, and actions during the crisis. Several ships face Atlantic gales. Dixiano and Fermlane seek assistance. Warbler and Relief prepare to aid.
Civil service commission lists eight candidates to be investigated for Waterloo postmaster. Edward J. Wenner’s file arrived too late and is excluded. An earlier Courier claim about Mrs. Jessie M. R. Jones is corrected. Emmargene Edwards previously applied in 1912. SOS from a Goliath seaplane reports off Marseilles.
Oscar W. Underwood, longtime Senate leader and Alabama public servant, died at his Woodlawn Virginia home after long illness. Born in Kentucky and rising through Alabama politics, he led the Democratic House in 1911 and backed the Underwood tariff. His career featured bold stances against Prohibition allies and a role on the Washington arms conference commission.
Rev E S Shumaker longtime Indiana Anti Saloon League leader is remanded to sheriff to serve a 60 day sentence for contempt of the state supreme court. Judge Baltzell overruled his habeas corpus bid and noted the governor had pardoned him last September. The reaction drew an exclamation of O my.
Report from Marengo Iowa outlines a plan to relocate the national air service route to pass through Marengo and surrounding towns. Government would equip an approved field with night flying aids if the city provides the field. Local business leaders plan a fundraising drive to lease the airport.
The capital scene centers on the cruiser bill with Senator Bingham proposing private yard building for over half the new ships. House debates the plan as opposition rises to the 24 million enforcement rider and a 37.5 million fund, while Mellon backs a measured approach and McBride shifts leadership amid dry faction tensions.
Petoskey Michigan January 25 194? Three planes search Lake Michigan for Alan son fisherman Lewis Sweet drifted on an ice floe since Tuesday. Lieut Richard Cobb Selfridge Field said no ice large enough to bear a cabin remains. Ice broken into pieces as Elliott Abrams reported. Pilots planned another takeoff as soon as ice could be chopped from wheels.
Des Moines reports show 0 to 18 below across the state as a snowstorm from Colorado and Idaho approaches. Sioux City records 18 below while Des Moines and other cities stay below freezing. snow is expected to reach Iowa in 24 to 36 hours.
Detroit dated report says Ralph A. Wood and Cecil T. Holt, linked to a kidnapping murder conspiracy allegedly involving Wood’s wife Crace M. Wood, were arrested over a $75,000 Sturgis National Bank robbery in Sturgis Michigan on December 17, 1928. Warrants signed by Justice Charles I. Haner led to arrests. Joseph W. Parrish identified Wood as a robber. Helen Craotue, a bank bookkeeper, identified Holt as the other robber. police said. Queen Marie cancels Egypt visit plan forcefully while in Turkey.
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