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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
11
Iowa senators Pat terson and Anderson propose a new senate apportionment amid county ties and protests. The substitute keeps Black Hawk separate while grouping Grundy with Hardin and Franklin, seen as an improvement over the current setup amid population shifts.
A Washington correspondent reports on British reaction to Senator Borah's call to defer US cruiser expansion and seek a broader agreement on maritime law. The piece notes impending British elections and possible integration of sea rights into Anglo American diplomacy.
Federal agents raided offices and arrested ten men in Cleveland as part of a months long probe into a liquor import ring linked to the earlier superior industrial alcohol case. About $60,000 in wines and liquors with Atlantic shipper labels were seized. The investigation is expected to span multiple cities and involve carriers, officials, and financiers.
Nelson FA C Jan 26 War declared against Doukhobor fanatic sect in Grand Forks district. Inspector Dunwoody sent provincial police to arrest Sons of Freedom members amid a frenzied attack on two officers in sub zero weather. Officers released. Doukhobors massed in readiness for further action.
Everett Phillips 30 of Bismarck Illinois admitted forging checks after parole from Joliet he said his life of crime began when his wife divorced and wed his rival He named Marshalltown Fort Dodge and Rockwell City as places involved in the scheme Pangalos faces trial in Greece on alleged acts during his directorship Athens special committee weighs creating a court for him.
The Courier should reach homes before 6 30. If the carrier errs or you miss delivery call S10 before 6 30 p m to receive a panel copy. Phone lines require timely calls to the office.
Fire swept through the Arcade pondhall and adjacent Bee Hive Variety store in Osage causing about 90000 in damage. Firefighters battled 12 below zero conditions as residents fled upstairs units and two insured properties protected by coverage while others suffered total losses. Authorities report stock losses for the Variety shop and damage to the Little Gem grocery across the street.
A. J. DuMond, an automobile dealer, voices support for a proposed 4 cent gasoline tax if funds are used for highway construction rather than salaries. He says an extra cent on the current tax would not pinch motorists greatly and would yield significant yearly funds for roads. He adds he would feel the increase but has no complaint.
Oklahoma City January 28 The impeachment trial of Henry S. Johnston suspended governor of Oklahoma was postponed by the state senate until 10 a.m. Thursday. At that time de mutters on all impeachment charges will be filed by Judge Thomas H. Owen counsel for Johnston.
Waterloo reports Madame Rome Janette Serrec arrives for a five day charm school at the Plaza Theatre January 29 to February 3. The events, sponsored by the Evening Courier and Plaza, include lectures, demonstrations, musical preludes, and no matinee film shows.
A parade in New York saluted the lifeboat crew of the S. S. America for rescuing the Florida crew last week. Capt. George Fried led the bashful heroes with Chief Officer Harry Manning and the rescued seamen, amid ticker tape and cheers downtown.
Hingham Massachusetts January 28 A bridegroom of a week Christopher Cullen 36 East Weymouth war veteran is being sought after his wife Mrs Corn Jacques Cullen 39 was shot to death in a lovers lane on her fifth day of honeymoon Police say a .22 rifle with six bullets was used and Cullen bought the gun hours before the crime They believe he forced her from the car and shot her TO KEEP CONVENTION Des Moines January 28 The executive committee of the Iowa State Teachers association says the annual convention will be held in November SIGN AMITY TREATY Moscow January 28 Soviet Russia signs an amity treaty with the Little kingdom of Yerma formerly Turkish
P R Jacoby ran a Waterloo Courier classified ad offering a new Frigidaire never used at a big bargain. He received 22 calls, paid 89 cents for three insertions, and sold the appliance for 195 dollars cash, highlighting a rapid cash sale via the paper.
The Waterloo to Dubuque route draws in Illinois Central, Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern, and Royal Rapid Corp as state railroad commission hearings set for Feb. 20. Central Transportation proposes a 95 mile service along Highway 20 with buses to supplement passenger revenue. Williams of Illinois Central says the plan is self defense and may expand if warranted.
In New Orleans on January 23 the Louisiana Supreme Court denied Ada Bonner Lehoeuf and Thomas E. Dreher a rehearing on a petition for a sanity commission. They are sentenced to hang for the Morgan City murder, with federal courts and Gov. Huey P. Long as potential barriers to execution unless further action delays it. Defense lawyers plan to seek a habeas corpus writ in federal court to stall the hanging until a new trial petition can be filed.
Jake Bird a Black man faces trial in Council Bluffs district court on an assault with intent to kill charge after police linked him to the chopper killings in Omaha last fall. He allegedly attacked Mr and Mrs Harald Stribling as they slept in East Omaha fracturing his skull and breaking his wife's nose. Stribling identified him and more than twenty witnesses were called as jury selection began before Judge Earl Peters.
Barbara Bennett sister of Constance and Joan Bennett wed Morton Downey the Irish tenor in a ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral after a matinée rush to the church The couple had been rehearsing for a leading role in a Pathe news talkie at the sound studio earlier today
President Coolidge will address the sixteenth regular meeting of the government business organization. The speech and Budget Director Lord’s remarks will be broadcast coast to coast starting about 6 45 PM EST. The U S arming band program opens at 8 30 PM.
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