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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1928
Page
9
Town farmers and families flock to Ames for the six day Farm and Home Week at Town State College. Speakers, mass meetings, a Thursday banquet, breed associations, corn and small grain show, and rural orchestra competition promise a busy program and industry discussion.
Senator Reed of Missouri launches a bid amid anti corruption and big business battles. He argues to shift the Democratic focus from prohibition to cleansing GOP corruption and oil scandal ties while courting farmers and independents in a broad tour.
Havana January 30 Mexico’s proposal to name the United States secretary of state as president of the Pan American Union’s governing board was rejected by the first commission. Only Mexico supported the idea among 21 republics, amid a call from Charles Evans Hughes for relations based on fellowship and shared interests.
Des Moines reports clouded skies and a predicted light snowfall across much of Iowa tonight or tomorrow with possible rain in the south. Temperatures will hold steady with no heavy precipitation. The Missouri River at Sioux City may rise about two feet amid a prior four foot rise noted last week.
In Chicago area, Josep Weimer, driven by moonshine, barricaded a Weimer residence and engaged police in a lengthy gun battle. Neighbors watched as officers donned gas masks, entered the home, and found Weimer dead with a large still and eight mash-filled barrels nearby. A second death notes Molly McDonnell, famed boxing trainer, reported in San Rafael.
London dispatch notes James McNeill, Irish high commissioner to London, leaving for Dublin with armed detectives as a threat of assassination looms. He will become governor general of the Irish Free State on Wednesday, with security tight around his residence and travel.
Managua Nicaragua January 30 The rebel general Augustine Sandino appears to have dropped from active fighting and his men scattered, according to advices to marine headquarters. An airplane patrol from Quilali reports quiet with signs of rebel dispersion. El Chipote, deserted by Sandino after Jan 14 attack, shows no rebel activity.
Des Moines officials consider using rooms at the police station to relieve overcrowding at the juvenile home. Policewoman Mrs Bertha Marnagel said the home is often full at night when many extra girls are admitted.
Henry L. Errichson of the Waterloo local reports the United Brotherhood of Carpenters will complete a grand home for aged and disabled members at Lakeland Florida. The complex with auxiliary buildings will cost about 1 million dollars and aims to be ready for the 1928 national convention in September. The 1800 acre tract fronts Lake Gibson with extensive fruit cultivation and long term self sufficiency expected.
Earl Douglas Haig retired as commander in chief of British armies in France and Belgium. He died in London at 66 after heart disease. His last public words urged Scout enrollment to stand up for England.
Judge H B Boies issues temporary injunction ordering W W Gallup owner of the Hawkeye hotel to abate smoke nuisance complained by Venice Realty owner of Riviera Theatre. Theatre ventilator opposite hotel stack allegedly draws smoke into the theatre harming health and interior decor. Venice Realty seeks permanent abatement within 15 days with $2000 in damages and fees. Deputy sheriff Frank A Robinson sought to serve the injunction.
In Los Angeles on January 30 a jury of four women and eight men was accepted for the sanity case of William Edward Hickman, the kidnapper and killer of Marion Parker. Judge J. J. Trabucco swore the panel after a defense firmed its last peremptory challenge and opposed adding outside experts. The defense stated it was not satisfied with the jury. Separately, in Ta., Mrs. Ethel Chamber announced two local marriages, Cora Gosnell of Fontanelle and Pete A. Tull of Arcadia, planning to wed and settle on a farm near Arcadia.
The Courier will be delivered before 5 50. If you fail to receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 4100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
A Waterloo Mason City and Cedar Rapids delegation will meet with Post Office and Commerce officials in Washington to push for air mail stops at their cities. The group includes Postmasters Ray Eggert and Frank Hahn and Mayors Glenn Tibbits B S Selby, plus staff from three congressional districts. They argue to establish air mail service with stops in Waterloo Mason City and Cedar Rapids between Minneapolis and Moline.
Des Moines headlines report one dead and six injured in motor vehicle crashes yesterday. Seven year old George P. Hoke was killed after stepping from a parked car into a passing truck driven by N. O. Williams of Boone. Williams was not charged but summoned for coroner inquest.
Ten years ago I was thrust into front-line trenches after arriving with the Thirtyfifth division. Harry F. Greten of 84 Bridge Street recalls a detachment of replacements, a temporary promotion to sergeant major, and a wait with mud and cold while a uniform and shoes were found for him.
Washington reports the S-3 submarine sister ship of the 5-4 vanished from a convoy en route from Hampton Roads to Guantamo Cuba. Eight officers and 33 men were aboard with others searching near Cape Hatteras as weather worsened.
Ex-bank executive H. Bevins 70 former president of the First State Bank of Hawkeye faces trial before Judge W K Eichendorf in West Union Iowa The Hawkeye bank closed its doors on April 8 1927 The cashier was M Menderson Jr state banking official during Gov Harding administration
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