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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1928

Page

2

Revival Hall Jailed Workers Face Sheriff Orders

Deputies were ordered to jail workers at a Baptist tabernacle in Dallas Texas as construction continued on the Revival Hall. A second injunction barred men and others from work while a hearing was set, and Pastor Earl Anderson stayed jailed to protest the proceedings.

Dstlas Tes Sey Werner Carpenters Baptist Tabernacle Towne Young Earl Anderson Frank Norris Svangelist First Baptist Church At Fort Worth

Hoover Plans West Campaign Stops In Chicago Update

A fragmentary report describes Hoover's western campaign effort in Chicago with committee meetings and preparations. It notes he will likely announce the Palo Alto ceremony date soon and depart Washington mid July for a west coast tour while Atterbury may also attend.

Boover Hoover Department of Commerce Palo Alto Cal Aid Washington West Coast

Grand Jury Calls to Act on Pint Case

Grand Jury investigates a pint case with Anderson and Cook in custody. Witnesses state details from the death car incident at Jesup and police pursue evidence including a Buick touring car with a yellow tip. The report notes mounting legal actions and notes a rancher bond related shooting in Cheyenne.

Courier Anderson Cook Cushman Eleceric Park Mildred Strain Jesup H. Cook M. J. Cook Kenneth Cook J & Tumor

Gov Smith Attends Raskob Bay Funeral in Maryland

Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York attended the funeral of William Raskab, son of John J. Raskob, killed in an automobile accident. Services were at Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Centreville. Burial planned for Cathedral cemetery in Wilmington. Procession led by Maryland state police captain and troopers. attendees included John J. Dougherty and Pierre S. Dupont family friends and contractors.

Centreville Alfred E. Smith New York William Raskab John J. Raskob General Motors Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church John J. Dougherty Wilmington Del R. OC. Butler Maryland State Police Cathedral Cemetery Governor Smith Petty William F. Kenny J. J. Riordan Dr. Lawrence S. Sullivan Pierre S. Dupont Dupont Eddie Downg

Olympic Tryout Regatta Completes on Flooding Schuylkill River

In Philadelphia on July 7, the final day of the Olympic tryout regatta on the Schuylkill showed excellent conditions with bright sun and fast floodwater. Spectators numbered about 25,006, lining the course or following by car as crews raced in lane assignments along the east bank.

Philadelphia Schuylkill Fairmount Park Glasefa

Policeman Sells Old Fiddle for Forty Thousand

Rye New York July reports Patrolman John Dyer sold a home fiddle that experts declared a genuine Stradivarius worth about 40 000 dollars after ten years unused. His father gave him the instrument and it rested forgotten until it was examined in New York.

Rye Stradivarius John Dyer Dyer New York

Whisky worth $100,000 missing in New York City

Prohibition Administrator Maurice Campbell in New York reports that $100,000 worth of whisky vanished from a government warehouse in New York City. Investigators weigh whether prewar liquor was stolen evaporated or diverted into illegal channels.

Washington, D.C Maurice Campbell New York City Campbell

Temperatures Forecast Across Week Ends With Warm Sums

Weather notes show variable forecast with warm highs and cool nights. City records expect highest daily readings near Friday and Saturday with modest winds and chances of light showers.

Auto Stolen From James Ellett in Marenga

A light coach automobile owned by James Ellett of 213 La Fayette Street was reported stolen last midnight in Marenga Se. The case was filed with police today and notes the vehicle as missing.

James Edllett Lafayette Street Marenga Ellett

McDowell Rites Held for David G. McDowell 67

David G. McDowell 67 of Waterloo died at 10 a m today from artery hardening after two weeks in hospital. Born May 14 1861 in Ireland he married Miss Margaret Gibson in Waterloo 34 years ago and lived on farms near Ocheyedan and later in Waterloo. Survived by widow two sons Gilmore D and John G a daughter Mrs S A Zilmer a sister Mrs Jennie Meyers three grandchildren and three brothers in Ireland Funeral at family home Monday 1 30 p m and United Presbyterian church at 2 p m with Rev W G Chisholm officiating Burial in Elmwood Relatives request no flowers Body to remain at Petersen Bros mortuary until 1 a m Monday.

Ireland America Ocheyedan Margaret Gibson Waterloo United Presbyterian Church Gilmore D Second Street John G Gallaghter A. Zilmer Sixth Street West Thomas Johny McDowell Jennie Meyers Hinkley Minn W. OG. Chisholm Rantor Elmwood Petersen Bros

Ernest C. Smith Funeral Service Details

Funeral services for Ernest C. Smith will be held at 2 30 p m tomorrow at Fran Kistner's chapel conducted by Rev Frank Buen pastor of the Lutheran church at Fairbank There will be all military service by Becker Chapman post American Legion Burial will be in Fairview American Legion men are asked to meet at Memorial hall at 1 40 p m

Ernest ©. Smith Fran Kistner Frank Buen Lutheran Church Fairbank Becker-Chapman , Post American Legion Fairview Memorial Hall

Two Deputies Dead in Kentucky Mountain Ambush

In Harlan Kentucky two men, Floyd Ball sheriff of Harlan County aged 32 and John Hensley deputy sheriff aged 45, were found shot dead after an ambush near Lie Mayo tail. A third deputy, Tom Hales aged 43, is missing as a large posse sweeps the Kentucky mountains seeking the slayers amid moonshine enforcement activity.

Harlan Kentucky Floyd Ball Harlan County John Hensley Tom Hales Catlea Sherf Mayo Tail Ball Hensley Hales Ito Tosse

Listeners League to Fight Direct Radio Sales

Des Moines reports a legal battle over direct radio selling. Francis St. Austell, league president, says Emmett Tinley will lead the case to the U S Radio Commission and then to court, arguing direct selling is unfair competition and harms the public interest.

Des Moines Town’ Radio Listeners League United States Radio Commission Francis St. Austell Emmett~ Tinley Council Bluffs

Malmgren May Be On Foyne Island Reported

A radiogram from Virgo Bay stated Prof Fenn Malmgren and two companions may be marooned on Foyne Island near King's Bay Splitbergen after crossing ice. The message references the Nobile expedition and mentions six other members who left the Italia on May 25.

King's Bay Splitbergen Fenn Malmgren Nobile Ex Peditionn von. Foyne Island Virgo Bay Sen Umberta Nobile Malmgren

Model traffic ordinance to uniform rules nationwide

The National Conference on Streets and Highway Safety will submit a model traffic ordinance to municipalities within a few weeks. The code, already adopted by the committee, aims to simplify motorists rules and standardize them across towns and cities. The conference is convened at the Commerce Department.

Washington, D. GC Commerce Department

Myers Wins Single Scull at Olympic Tryouts in Philadelphia

Kenneth Myers of Philadelphia won the right to represent the United States in the single scull at the Olympic trials held in River Anster today. He defeated former holder Walter Hoover with a time of six minutes 44 seconds to Hoover’s 6:47.18. Otto B. Schoenfeld Jr. of the Young Men's Athletic Club, New Orleans, placed third, Myers leading Hoover by three lengths.

Philadelphia Kenneth Myers United States Watter Mr. Hoover Myers Hoover Otto B. Schoenfeld, Jr Young Men's Athletic Club New Orleans

Death of Boston scion ruled self inflicting

Coroner in Los Angeles announced that George Chan ning Lawrence, a 49 year old heir from a wealthy Boston family, died by his own hand as murder theories were laid to rest. In Sioux City a 19 year old canoeist Don Williams drowned when his craft overturned while he attempted to swim.

Los Angeles Cat INS George Channing Lawrence Boston Statelde Sioux City Don Willams Sioux Cuy Big Sioux River Here

Iowan Saves $9000 by Banker Advice on Stock Exchange

A bank official informed Iowan Paraiella Ida of withdrawing 9000 cash on stock exchange tips. The incident led to the arrest of two men, McLaighlin of Minneapolis and Benjamin Holmberg of Glendale, Cal, accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. They claimed to be stock exchange agents in a chance encounter.

Paraiella Ida Henry Hansen Red Oak McLaighlin Minneapails Benjamin Holmberg Glendale

Uncle Sam Frowns On Stork Stories Campaign Urges Frank Child Education

Washington July 7—In a government backed push the labor department through the children’s bureau denounces stork tales and calls for honest discussion of child development and personal hygiene. The bulletin argues frank parent child dialogue curbs curiosity and potential later mental health issues, praising Massachusetts experts for promoting scientific preschool education and open communication.

Washington BD. G INS Sam Children's Bureau Labor Department Dau de A. Thom Massachusetts Bulletin Gays

Outlaw Radio Station Dictates Life in Crooksville

Residents of Crooksville Ohio live under a mysterious unregistered broadcaster labeled POG. The illicit station reveals local scandals, prompting liquor closures, stunned neighbors, and fear of federal probe as authorities search for the operator.

Ohio Crooksville U.P Wettla Lown Crooksvills Radio Statiion POG Bbom Town

Mrs. Mary Dugan Becomes Juvenile Home Superintendent

Des Moines July 7 Mrs Mary Dugan formerly of Perry was named superintendent of the State Juvenile home at Toledo Va succeeding A E Kepford for a four year term starting Sept 1 The State board of contracts made the appointment She has been agent for the Bureau of Child Welfare with headquarters in Des Moines Carrie M French of Perry succeeds her as field agent Sept 1 Also Major EB Sands of Des Moines appointed special field agent to handle parole cases from insane and feeble minded institutions He formerly was superintendent of the Bureau of Welfare.

Des Moines Mary Dugan Perry Toledo A. E. Kepford State Board of Contracts

National Air Tour Continues Across Texas Stops Planned

Twenty three airplanes of the national air tour pressed westward through Texas with a neon stop at Waco and a night halt in San Antonio. The day’s flights finish the first week of the 6900 mile schedule as crews push toward the next major leg. Minnie B. Clark seeks a one story frame dwelling at 618 Eighth West valued around 4000 dollars.

Fort Worth Tex National Air Tour Waco San Antonio Minnie B. Clark

Fire Alarms Report Two Local Incidents

Friday at 7 46 p m a residence at 110 Fowler Oxuse suffered fumes from burning candy but no damage reported. Saturday at 9 30 a m the Bath Packing Co smoke house chimney burned out causing slight damage. No injuries noted.

Fay Simpkins Fowler Bath! Packing Company

Italian flyers await repairs to start Rio flight

In Natal the two Italian pilots Ferrarin and Del Prete pause as repairs to their monoplane proceed. They planned to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro along the coast but delays and a telegraphic conference with the Italian ambassador led them to delay departure. Repairs should be finished in about a week before they resume the journey.

Intendec Lateccere Airplane Company Telegraph

Riviera Theatre Manager Chooses Waterloo Over Des Moines

Grove, manager of the Riviera theatre in Waterloo, will stay in the city after conference with A. H. Blank and Publix officials from Chicago and Des Moines. He cited local affection for Waterloo and its people, saying he dislikes a Des Moines transfer and will supervise vitaphone work locally while handling emergency technical calls.

Cedar Rapids Publix Theatres Chicago Des Moines Herbert Grove Riviera Waterloo Des: Moines Publix Grove Des Moines The

G O P and Kiwanis Conventions Topics At Clubs Next Week

George E. Lichty, a delegate to the recent Republican national convention, will address the Rotary club at Hotel Russell Lamson Monday noon and the Canopus club at Black's terrace room Tuesday noon, sharing impressions and backstage insights. A moving picture report of the Kiwanis International convention at Seattle will be shown to members at Hotel Russell Lamson Tuesday noon by Leslie Gates, Douglas Donnell and Dr. L. P. Seatt.

George E. Lichty Rotary Club Russell- Lamson Canopus Club Black's Terroom Activite Kiwanis Club Seattle Wash Hotel Russell-Lamson Lesle Gates Douglas, Donnell L. P. Seatt

Cresco Priest Dean Ryan Dies After Promotion

Cresco, 4a. Very Rev. Dean P. H. Ryan, 75, longtime priest in the Dubuque diocese, has died at his Cresco home shortly after Archbishop Keane promoted him to the pastorate of St. Columbkille’s Church in Dubuque in recognition of his service.

Cresco Sly Dean P. H. Ryan Dubuque J. J. Keane St. Columbklite's Church

Nominate Judges in Sixth District Republican Convention

In Oskaloosa Iowa July 7 the sixth judicial district Republican convention nominated Judges Frank Bechly Montezuma and James G Patterson to fill unexpired terms of federal judges Co A Dewey and H F Wagner. Start of oiling highway No 69 progresses from Town Missouri line to Eagleville with Bethany to Eagleville completed and paving to follow thru Decatur county.

Oskaloosa Frank Bechly Montezuma James G. Patterson Co. A Dewey Washington H. F. Wagner Sigourney Lamont INS Town Missouri Line Eagleville Bethany Decatur County

KILLED IN RUNAWAY FARMER DIES AFTER INJURIES

Keokuk Iowa July 7 Jacob B Hayes 53 prominent Hancock county farmer died from injuries after a runaway team hitched to a binder he was driving. He fired but a few hours after being brought to St Josephs hospital. Chicago A C Willford to attend Izaak Walton league meeting in Chicago then return Monday night. Unclear other items about a hanging man in Marshalltown and pirates near Hongkong and a Hawkeye vacation tour starting in Cedar Rapids for Yellowstone park.

Keokuk INSI Jacob B. Hayes Hancock County St. Joseph's Hospital Willford Chicago A. C. Willford Izaak Walton League of America Izaak Walton League Marshalltown Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company Melbourne Cedar’ Rapids Chamber ‘of Commerce Yellowstone Park

Baseball Results From Cleveland and Paradelphia Tilt

Fragmented box score shows Cleveland and Paradelphia scoring in a game with inconsistent entries. Names like Machin K Bewell Walbert Cochrane Coffman Manton and Grabowakl appear amid garbled scores and odd notation, yielding an unreadable result.

Cleveland Vs Sees Paradelphia Machin K. Bewell Walbert Cochrane St. Laws Yo New York Coffman Manton Fipgres Pea Jock Grabowakl

Fragmented Note of Gratitude and Sleep Reference

A damaged OCR fragment presents a personal note expressing gratitude and mentioning sleep and routine. The text references kindness received and a morning arising, with phrases about reward for appreciation and connection to others.

Reward to pay for D Autremont brothers arrest

Half blind man to receive reward. United States postal inspectors chief announces payment for arrest of the D Autremont brothers who killed four men in a mail train robbery in southern Oregon Oct 11, 1923. Thomas Reynolds of San Francisco gets 5300 after spotting Hugh D Autremont on a poster in Manila area. Albert Collingsworth of New Boston Ohio to receive 4250 after recognizing Roy and Ray. Emma Maynard of Portsmouth funds a private detective who will get the same amount. six Steubenville policemen to receive rewards yet to be fixed. The D Autremonts are serving sentences in Oregon State Penitentiary.

Spokane Wash Three D'Autremont Siskiyou Actnion Oregon Charles Riddi‘ford United States Thomas Reynolds San Francisco Hugh D‘autremont Reynolds Hugh D’autremont Jos Banos P. L Manila Albert Collingsworth New Boston Collingsworth Roy Ray D'Autremonts Oregon Penitentiary Salem

Heflin Warns on Dangers to American Government

Senator Thomas Heflin of Alabama urged vigilance against present dangers to the U S government as he arrived by eastbound train at 1 55 p m He spoke to large crowds in Sheldon Philadelphia and Albany and criticized Houston convention nominees as weak He wore a palm beach suit and broad white hat and planned a speech at Johnson's gardens at 8 30 p m Weather in Iowa was noted as hot and humid by Heflin on arrival at the station.

Thomas Heflin Alabama Sheldon Philadelphia Albany al Sraith Houston Heflin W. J. Bryan Palm Beach Johnson's Gardens Iowan

Judges Transferred to Civil Courts

Judges Stanley Klarkowski and Otto Kerner, once cleared of charges by Chicago’s prime commission for alleged crime patterns, were today moved from the criminal to civil courts. Emanuel Eber, already under fire, will also join the civil branch. Jury notes not provided.

Chicago Jins Stanley Klarkowski Otto Kerner Chicago Prime Commission Criminal Court Emanuel Eber

Elmer Klumpp Traded From Ottumwa To Burlington Ball Club

Elmer Klumpp heavy hitting outfielder of Ottumwa in the Mississippi Valley Baseball League was traded today to Burlington in exchange for Eddie Stock and 500 in cash. Klumpp, hitting around .385, will play his second year in the league. Stock, considered a better outfielder, ranks image as a batter lower. The players will switch clubs before the official name tomorrow.

Ottumwe Tay Elmer Klumpp Ottumwa Mississippi Valley Baseball League Burlington ‘Club Eddie Stock W Klumpp Seconid Iyeac Sutumn Bhetwas Bollywood Hethas Klumpp

Eighty Thousand Midwest Rabbits Released in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania state game commission released 80,584 cottontail rabbits for stocking this year. The rabbits were bought from Missouri and Kansas dealers who warned one stock may carry tularemia. Rabbits arrived in clean crates and were cared for by game protectors until weather allowed release ready for shooting by Pennsylvania sportsmen.

Pennsylvania Peninsylvania

Miller and Taylor finish 2800 mile business trip

George W. Miller and Stanley Taylor of Miller Taylor Construction returned from a 2800 mile auto journey covering Toledo St Louis and Hot Springs Arkansas Missouri. They left Harrison 5 45 pm yesterday and Waterloo at 12 10 am. They reported 600 miles across Arkansas and Missouri with most roads hard surfaced and in good condition though southern roads were hilly.

George W. Miller Stanley Taylor Miller-Taylor’ Construction Company Toledo St. Louis Hot Springs Harrison Waterloo Arkansas Missouri Miller

Brain Tests at MOYS Evening Post

The text discusses intelligence tests given at major universities, noting correct answers affect mental rating. It explains word-building games from letters TALES and asks how many words beginning with A can be formed, with a two minute time limit and a sample score of ten for performance.

Moys Evening Post

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