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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

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Socialists Name State Ticket in Iowa Campaign

The Socialists nominate Howat Rose for governor and Andrew Enble for lieutenant governor with a slate including Mrs. Annis Lynch for secretary of state and Ben McClain for treasurer. Fred H. Beckler sails for agriculture, with Dr. Ferry Engle and Theo Hamilton as electors at large. The party criticizes promises from the Republicans and vows to offer a full socialist platform across the states this fall.

Wye Scotts Republ Crass Proup Socialist Party Jaie Eugene V. Debs Flose Howat Rose Des Maines Andrew Enble Eagle Grove Annis Lynch Lineville Ben McClain Battle Creek Agriculture Fred H. Beckler Newton Inwa Ferry Engle Theo Hamilton Indianola

Toll of Fourth of July Deaths Across United States

Reports from multiple states describe a deadly Independence Day with drowning, fireworks accidents, and heat. Drownings occurred in Iowa and Mississippi rivers near Port Louisa and Town City. Additional injuries and fatalities were noted in Des Moines, Marblehead, and across New England, with hundreds injured and several cases of partial or total loss of sight.

Des Moines Ab. Wapelio Mississippi River Port Louisa Lynn Collins Gedar Rapids Clyde Reed Kansas City University of Iowa Iowa River New England Boston Marblehead Peabody

Fragmented OCR Brain Test Summary

The provided text is a scrambled, partly unreadable OCR sample with stray words and broken phrases. It contains no coherent events, names, places, or dates to form a factual news item.

Arizona desert expedition seeks vast meteoritic ore

Geologists and mining engineers in the Arizona desert between Flagstaff and Winslow pursue recovering valuable minerals from the head of a colossal meteorite buried over a thousand feet beneath a crater bed. Past efforts failed, but a progress report in the Engineering and Mining Journal notes a potential ten million tons.

New York Duly Iand Arizona Desert Flagstaff Winslow Murmerous Atsal

Italian fliers near aid Rio Janeiro report

Pernambuco Brazil July 5 Italian trans Atlantic plane Savoia 64 sighted over Fort Watada at 4 04 pm and expected to land near Rio Janeiro about 5 pm Rome July 5 Ferrarin and Major Del Prete reported on path to Rio Janeiro with 1000 liters of gasoline left. Fortaleza radio station heard signals from the Savoia 64 at 2 50 pm.

Pernambuco Brazil Fort Watada Rome Gloral D'halla Capi Ferratin Major del Prete Rio Janeiro Bahia Rio Jabéira National Telegraph Fort Aleza Ferrarin

Wisconsin Governor Zimmerman Guests at Summer White House

Superior Wis July 5 President Coolidge invited Gov Fred R Zimmerman of Wisconsin to visit the White House. A White House car was to take him to Cedar Island lodge after he spent the night in Superior. Zimmerman joined hundreds in greeting the president on his fifty sixth birthday.

Superior Wis Iti Singla Goglidge Fred R. Zimmerman Wisconsin White House Coolidge Cedar Island Lodge Gov. Zimmerman

Tilden-Hunter Fall to Australians in Wimbledon Semis

In a Wimbledon semi final today Australians led by Geral Patterson and John B Hawkes defeated William Tilden and Francis Hunter in five sets 7-9 7-9 6-4 6-4 10-8. Elizabeth Ryan and Joans Lycett beat L Bickerton and Pat Omars Wood 7-5 9-7 in women’s doubles. Francis Hunter and M Wills stayed in doubles as Spence and Mrs Shepherd Barron won 6-1 6-3. Spaniard Elia de Alvarez may scratch from the women’s final with Helen Wills due to laryngitis. if she cannot play, Miss Wills would win the title and possibly an exhibition.

Wimbledon Sir Geral Patterson John B Hawkestralia William T. ‘Enge Ant Francis T. Hunter United States Elizabeth Ryan California Joan Austin Lycett L. Bickerton Pat Omars Wood Francis T. Hunter M Wills Spendne Shepherd Barron Elia de Alvarez Helen Wills

Several Scores of Hoover Relatives Hold Iowa Reunion

Le Grand Iowa July 5 George H Hoover Washington DC a cousin of Herbert Hoover Republican presidential nominee sent a personal greeting from the nominee to several score descendants of Eli Hoover the paternal grandfather at Secretary Hoover embled gm reunion here yesterday The presidential nominee had been invited but was unable to attend Jennie Hoover a Friends missionary at Albany Jamaica now on furlough one of those attending the reunion included three clerks material Glays the soar Samples Indicate Value High

le Grand George H. Hoover Washington D. C Herbert Hoover Eli Hoover Hoover Jennie Hoover Albany Jamaica Jon Furlough

Attends M. E. Meeting in Rock Ratrata Ta

Fragmentary notice states Rock Ratrata attended a Methodist Episcopal meeting. Details are unreadable and no date or outcome is clear.

M. E Rock Ratrata

Pint Dies Cook Faces Murder or Manslaughter Case

Kenneth Look faces murder or manslaughter charge as the Pint case proceeds. Funeral details set for Osage with a 2:20 a.m. body transfer and services at Osage Protestant church Saturday at 2 p.m. The late Pint is survived by his father George Pint of Osage and four sisters, along with multiple aunts and a grandmother.

Cook Kenneth Look Fuller Pint George Pint Osage Mabel Bowe Leo Loomis St. An Gilbert Swartrock Guy M. Fuller Ai Qlay Street Jani Quinn Argyle Street Ray Truesdell Saxon Catherine Folks Au Street Njineral Feliow Tal

Ex-Police Chief Claims Gambling Protection in Council Bluffs

A former police chief alleges shielding gambling operations in Council Bluffs under his administration. He was ousted after a string of state raids and now contends he faced political ouster despite acting as a protector of illicit activities.

Council Bluffs Gomel Bluffs

Freight Car Thieves Kill Railroad Detective in Peoria

An unidentified railroad detective was killed in Peoria during a confrontation with freight car thieves. The assailants fled the scene, while law enforcement began investigations into the fatal shooting and the circumstances surrounding the robbery attempt.

R. R

Family Quarrel Costs Five Lives

A family quarrel led to multiple fatalities and injuries in a domestic dispute. James and others were involved, with authorities responding to a residence where the incident occurred. Investigations are ongoing to determine motives and identify those affected.

Anna I Boontrager Funeral Service Details

The obituary note for Anna I Boontrager mentions a funeral service conducted by the local church and presided over by a minister, with Elmwood cited as the location. The fragment references a societal event surrounding a burial and mourning.

Hospitals Busy On Fireworks Day

An imperfect OCR fragment notes hospitals busy on a busy fireworks day with references to van, Chis, Lara, and public figures. The readable text suggests a health or public safety surge tied to Fourth of July celebrations and possible local incidents requiring medical attention.

AO Marines Sail to fight Sanding

AO Marines sail to confront Sanding as tensions rise amid regional clashes and patrols. Units move toward strategic positions. commanders report readiness for potential engagements.

AO Marines

Guarantines Beatrieve Grima in Serie Hee

Beatrieve Grima appears in four consecutive games in Serie Hee, with guarantees affecting her playing time and team strategy as the schedule unfolds. The report notes coaching decisions and potential impact on standings.

Temperatures Reported for Week in Local Area

Weather notes indicate temperatures for the upcoming period with expected highs and lows. Details are frayed but show a trend of rising daytime heat and cooler evenings across several days.

No Confirmation on Arctic Rescue

London reports no confirmation of rescue claims for Capt Roald Amundsen and five companions after his June departure in a French seaplane. An expedition of three Swedish planes aims to reach the stranded Italia crew members and Lieut Lundborg amid improving weather. The Soviet ice-breaker Krassin remains stalled by large ice floes near Kongsberg.

London Albion Roald Amundsen Tromsoe Norway General Nobile Lundborg Nobile Meanwyhile Krarsin Agvners King’s Bey Sphzbergen

Waterloo Firm Gets Big State Contract

The state of Town has awarded Julius Andrae & Sons Co. of Waterloo a contract for 20000 dollars worth of electric light globes to be used in state buildings. The contract was entered into by the state executive council, board of education, board of control, and the state fair board, and takes effect September 1.

Des Moines Town State Executive Council Board of Education Board of Control State Fair Board Julius Andrae & Sons Co Waterloo

Boy Loses Left Eye After Flower Pot Incident

Bobby Smith three year old son of Mr and Mrs G T Smith of Washington apartments underwent surgery at Presbyterian hospital for removal of his blind eye. He was injured last April when he stepped into the path of a piece of broken flower pot hurled by a fourteen year old boy at two girls. Efforts to save the eye failed.

Bobby G. T. Smith Washington Presbyterian Hospital

Little Family Row Ends in A Fatal Quarrel

Chicago police report Henry Edmonds, a Black man, shot and killed his wife during an argument in their home. Edmonds confessed, calling it “Just a little family argument” to detectives. Culver fined for careless driving and intoxication after attempting suicide in city jail.

Chicago Henry Edmonds Edmonds Culver J. GC. Beer

Big Speaking Dawes Misses Evanston Independence Day

Evanston Wisconsin July 5. A sparse crowd of about 360 attended the civic celebration. Vice President Charles G Dawes and Mayor Bartlett did not deliver their scheduled speeches and returned home after leading an automobile parade to Boltwood Park where a reviewing stand was set up. The program proceeded without addresses.

Evanston Charles G. Dawes Bartlett Boltwood Park Dawes

Pilot's calm saves eight men in Potomac forced landing

Washington July 5 The calm actions of Captain Myron M. Wood saved eight army transport crew from death when the plane lost power at 5,000 feet near Alexandria. He ordered seven others to discard parachutes and move to the rear, then glided to a water landing in the Potomac. Private Thomas Standeven was knocked unconscious and submerged briefly, but Captain Wood pulled him free.

Washington, D. C f.Re Alexandria Myron M. Wood Potomac River Thomas Standeven Wood

Boy Scout Saves Lad From Drowning in Maquoketa River

In Hopkinton Iowa on July 5 Donald Smith a 13 year old first class scout rescued Bert Loop aged 9 who had gone under in the Maquoketa River for the third time as several children watched. Also notes Dr J L Kestel opens internal medicine practice at 707-8 Black's building after Mayo clinic training and St Josephs Omaha internship. Marriage licenses listed for Morris C Platts and Neva L Holdiman and Everett Harger and Letha Nietert.

J. L. Kestel Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn St. Joseph’s Hospital Omaha Morris C. Platts Neb Neva L. Holdiman Dunkerton Everett Harger la Porte City Letha Nietert

Stunt Bug Survives Niagara Falls Drop in Red Rubber Ball

Niagara Falls spectators witnessed Jean Albert Taster, 36, from Springfield, Mass, plunge 170 feet over Horseshoe Falls in a sealed red rubber ball. He emerged unhurt and content, towed ashore by Red Hill, famed for rescues. Separate items note J A Henderson arrested for intoxicated driving and Al Aagaard pleading guilty to illegal transportation of liquor with sentencing set for July 19.

Niagara Falls N.Y Jean Albert Taster Springfield Mass Niagara River Horseshoe Falls Lussier Cayuga Island Jock Wiliam Red

Dolls 10 March In City Tonight

Children dolls and doll children parade in a citywide event organized by Victor A Read playground director. More than 200 entries from city recreation grounds are expected. The procession led by the American Legion band will depart Lincoln Park at 7 30 p m marching across Fourth Street West and South Street to Washington Park for judging of the prettiest cutest and most unique dolls.

Victor A. Read American Legion Lincoln Park Fourth Street Brite South Street Washington Park

Fergus Falls City Hall Among Northwest's Beauties

Fergus Falls Minn July 5 Architects call the new city hall one of the northwest's most beautiful. Designed by W M Ingemann in early American style, it will exceed 100000 dollars. The central tower will house a memorial foyer council chamber mayor's office and a large community room. The right wing holds city offices and the left wing a fire station and work room for the water and light commission.

Fergus Falls Minn Northwest W. M. Ingemann Water and Light Commission

Stokers Save Money At Municipal Plant

Atlantic reports automatic stokers at the Municipal light and Power plant reduced expenditures by 500 dollars in the first two weeks of operation. Superintendent T. E. Nicholas notes the saving as proof of efficiency. A misread line mentions disease in wheat and ancient glassmaking knowledge, but details are unclear.

Atlantic INS Auutomatic Stogers Municipal Light & Power Plant T. E. Nicholas

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THAD Farmer-Labor Party Meines Aly Party Fe neLonal Lary Wailliam HO Herry Inwat Farmer Labor Henry Pranasen Patrick Thrganion Suly U. S Page One Oregon Pennsylvania Lamar Regent Sears Sadie Kaplan O'Connell Joan Edward O'Connell HG Geer Metcor Nenew Arizona Aid Janeiro GOV Zimmerman Coolidge Woltch Iowa Anna Bech Kenosha, Wis Peoria Gel Murph Guarrel Hacen James Byvildin Trent Anna I Boontrager Gerhae Tiraday Tharkday The Waterloo Savings Bank Waterloo, Lo Wa Aston JR. Johnson Wo Wate Carleton Stas J. OJ Meller Wayne BE. Smith Gashler Francis BR. LA Barre Cashier Harry ¢ Northey L. W. Witry J Johnson GR Davis RE. W. Watte Nathan Northey Carleton Sirs W. E. Johnson W. B. Small Miller A. E. Gluenny W BE. Ogle G. T. Wilson Amundsen Bobby Smith Army Boy Scout Lad Niagara J. A. Henderson Independence Fifth Street East Jack Jensen Henderson DOLLS IN City Tonight Legion Band Fergus Falls City Hall Kingbard Hill Lester W. Miller Pioneer
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