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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
11
A century and a half of independence prompts review of Fourth of July dangers and civic life. Reports cite drownings and car accidents amid celebrations, with opinions on fireworks bans and public behavior. Police, politics, and daring feats share the page as society tests freedom and progress.
A Washington memo reports growing Hoover sentiment in the Deep South despite Democratic leadership. Survey data from 65 towns shows 53 percent favor Hoover, 28 percent for Smith, 14 percent undecided, with leaders urging new Republican leadership to break the one party pattern.
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John Fearde of 1113 Randolph Street recalls ten years since returning to Camp Dodge after officers training at Camp Perry. Col Morton Mumma and Col Smith W. Brookhart attended the school with him. Fearde notes training sharp shooters was the main activity with one casualty in a trench assault drill.
The Civil Service Commission plans an updated exam for prohibition agents, announced by Prohibition Commissioner Doran. He said the new test, likely this summer, would improve on the earlier test that caused many agents nationwide to fail for permanent appointment. A majority in Town Kentucky and across states failed the first exam.
Four boys, aged 33 in all, confessed to Sheriff J. A. Baker that they robbed seven residences and businesses to get money for the Fourth. They were arrested here today. Suspects named include Charles Passwater, 16, who escaped from an institution in Counen Blaise. Ta, and Lami bert delinson, 3, Elleworth and son, Bert Johnson, 13, of Red Oak.
A missing bride, Mrs. James Laird formerly Lena Goodman, was found in a Nevada hospital after days of searching. She left a note saying she was returning to her soul and was believed to be suffering from a mental ailment. The veteran’s wife disappeared from Counrit Bluffs, last seen leaving a note.
A terse town notice declares that persons who fail to participate in community affairs are undesirable citizens. The proclamation notes Independence Day celebrations and criticizes apathy among youths, with a formal call for civic engagement.
Des Moines reports four automobile fatalities and many injuries from fireworks as Iowa observes independence day. Drownings in the Mississippi and Des Moines rivers, plus fires and crashes, push nationwide deaths to at least eleven from fireworks and holiday hazards.
Milwaukee oil station scene ends with Harry Mayford Clinton, a Wisconsin businessman, killed after clinging to an escaping car that failed to pay for gasoline. He was found with two bullet holes in the head by the sheriff and deputies. A Chicago Woman saw the driver, but officials have only a vague description of the suspect.
Des Moines police faced a buzzing problem when a swarm settled in a car. Officers used a chemical approach after a brief huddle, sending the bees away without injury. The woman caller did not provide her name in Des Moines. July nfl Little.
Des Moines police arrested several men today after the body of Leo G. Tschante, 26, was found with a heart wound behind an auto supply store. A railroad detective reported being attacked while driving in the neighborhood and firing at his assailants.
Des Moines July 1 The Ww FU formally launched today to campaign against Gay Aled Smith in New York for president. Ida B. Wise Smith vice president and state president announced that all resources of the Woo T U would be used to mobilize sentiment against Smith.
Paris reports a French inquiry ruled Capt. Alfred Lowenstein died by his own action after his private plane from Croydon to Brussels crossed the North Sea. Belgian financier Lowenstein, famed for vast holdings in rail, mines, and rubber, vanished in flight and was later presumed drowned when he opened the wrong door and fell into the sea. The tragedy ends a career marked by bold loans to Belgium and France, owning ships, mines, and factories across Europe.
The California Supreme Court refused William Edward Hickman’s petition for a new trial in the Marian Parker kidnapping and murder case. Hickman remains on death row at San Quentin as the high court upholds the conviction and sentence in the Los Angeles schoolgirl murder.
Postmaster Ray C. Eggert notes a new parcel post rule that speeds packages with a special delivery star to match first class mail. The package is placed in a separate sack and sent on the first mail train to its destination for prompt delivery upon arrival. Previously, only the receiving end provided speed, with no special handling at mailing.
W M Mitch ell and John F Hooper, two American mining men, were released in Guadalajara without paying the 81600 ransom. They persuaded Rosario Guillen, bend chief, to let them return home after being held in caves near Judie canyon near El Salvador. They were captured June 23 while driving toward the Menquital Del Oro mines in Zacatecas.
The ten mile concrete road donated to Henty and Lee counties by Alexander Coleman was formally dedicated yesterday afternoon. The highway runs from Hillsboro southeast past the farm where Coleman was born, and he is now 69. His grandfather settled there in 1886 and helped build the first rough ox-cart road through the forests.
Fragmentary report from Des Moines describes an Iowa resident involved in a failed suicide attempt in a St. Paul cell. The piece mentions an arrest and unclear references to names Maul Mian and William Patveragn, with inconsistent details about a vehicle incident and timing.
Donald Pint a 20 year old student and railway shop worker died at 1 40 p m after his left leg was amputated following a crash with Kenneth Cook who ferried a girl to safety then fled The driver is held on charges of failure to report an accident and to aid the injured while a second degree murder or manslaughter case may be pursued based on the evidence reviewed by the County Attorney The tragedy began when Pint on a motorcycle slowed to aid Marlowe Cushman who had jumped from a touring car on Watertrost Fourth Street West Police say Cook’s car struck Pint and then the driver fled leaving the injured man to die at hospital The amputation and Pint s subsequent death were attributed to gas bacillus infection and the delayed treatment The incident occurred after Pint and Cushman were involved in the call for help and the driver later gave conflicting statements about the sequence of events
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