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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1928

Page

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Hoover Coolidge Strategy Shaping Republican Campaign

Superior Wis July 17 Hoover and President Coolidge held talks on campaign strategy and party planning during Hoover's visit. Hoover to remain commerce secretary until successor named and to proceed with official notification at Stanford. Father in law G O Henry near death. Allen Hoover travels as update on Hoover family health circulated.

Superior Wis Herbert Hoover Coolidge Unergummer- White House Palo Alto Hoover Commerce Secretary Sici Wisconsin Hills White House Sivider Tange Commerce Department Hubert Work Inerior Republican National Committee Goolidge Brule Twin Cities Omaha Nebraska City San Francisco Young Rolph Leland Stanford University Lacerville Cal G. O. Henry Herbert‘ Hoover Allen ‘Hoover Young Hoov Seoul

Knute M. Knudson 46 dies after illness in Iowa

Knute M Knudson died suddenly at a local hospital from pneumonia and complications at age 46. He was born in Norway in 1882 and emigrated to America at age eight, later settling in Garden City Iowa. He worked for the Illinois Central railroad and recently served as conductor on the Waterloo Port Badge line. Survived by widow Thea Thompson and three children Thordles Kenneth and Gerald. siblings and parents listed. He lies in state at O Keefe Towne mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

Knute” M. Knudson Knute M. Knudson Pine Street Mr. Knudson Norway America Illinois Garden City Thea Thompson Ilinois Central Waterloo-Port Thordles Kenneth Gerald Cherokee K. A. Knudson G. A. Knudson H. H. Nelson Conrad Harestad Marshalltown O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary

Hoover Leads In Poll With 2 to 1 Margin

The piece notes Hoover ahead by two to one in a local poll. Scattered poll items list occupations and names including laborers and housewives, with Alf Smith referenced regarding past service as a guide for candidate choice.

Giolitti Dead in Rome After Uremic Poisoning

World figures quick to send condolences as Giovanni Giolitti aged about 85, five time Italian prime minister, dies in Rome after uremic poisoning. He remained conscious to the end and told his daughter he was at peace. For four decades he led Italian politics before Mussolini’s rise.

Rome Cavour Giovanni Giolittt Italy Ito Uremle Mussolini Gioutoi

Prominent Scientist Michelson Undergoes Operation

U R Professor Albert A Michelson aged 75 dean of scientists at the University of Chicago and Nobel prize winner had surgery at Presbyterian Hospital for a bladder ailment. His doctor advised the operation before resuming research at Mount Wilson Observatory in California on light speed. He had strained himself in a recent tennis match.

Chicago U.R Albert A.michelson University of Chicagoland Presbyterian Aoapital Here Mount Wilson Observatory Galifornia

Fragmented Opinions on Al Smith and Hoover in 1928 Debates

A compilation of quoted voices shows mixed reactions to Al Smith and Herbert Hoover. Business figures discuss electability and party lines while farmers and workers express varying loyalties, noting farm relief, party alignment, and regional sentiment as pivotal factors.

al Smith Hoover Herbert Hoover Smith Farmer Hanover Lowa

Battle Infantile Paralysis Early Battle

New York authorities and researchers plan a coordinated attack on potential outbreaks of infantile paralysis this summer and fall. Doctors emphasize advances in medicine, though no satisfactory immunization exists yet, a recovered-patient serum may help if given early.

New York

Black Hawk Tribe Wins Boy Scout Camp Carnival

Announcement today honors Hoy Scouts after a week at camp.64 boys divided into tribes competed in water carnival and various activities. Black Hawk led by Hubert Howe won the water event while Chippewa led by Verne Harper took top honors for test work and inspections.

Hoy Black Hawk Tribe Hubert Howe Verne Harper Wendall Johnson Dela Ervin Sternberg Dubugie Sper Cinax Wirt Hoxle Franklin Law Albert Buntson Arthur Waterbury Wilford Clark Kenneth McAndrew Plenerring LeRoy Furry Troup Burr Boyd Clarksville Edward Manion Robert Kieler Ethan Akin Grundy Center Alfred Potter William Parryback Leo Lewis Albert Bentson Charles Clark Richard Goss William Fuhrman Waverly Lowell Bellis Clarks Yile Jack Manion Clarence Esserman Bir Boyd

Cook arraigned on murder charge in district court

Kenneth Grok indicted for the murder of Donald Pint and set for arraignment at 10 A M Tuesday in district court Judge G W Wand fixed the arraignment time. Five men Tracy Wake Neld Gene Payton Grant Barber Jake Garber and Ora Benson indicted for egnor law violations pleaded not guilty at arraignment.

Kenneth Grok Donald Pint G. W. Wand Tracy Wake- Neld Gene Payton Grant Barber Jake Garber Ora Benson

Minneapolis family buys assets of Electrical Research & Manufacturing Co

Surles representing Harding Investment Co of Minneapolis purchased the assets of the Electrical Research & Manufacturing Co at 2001 Westfield Avenue in a receiver's sale for 3550 dollars. The machinery includes lathes punch presses nickel plating outfit and miscellaneous automatic equipment. Fixtures and book accounts were included in the sale.

Woman Injured in Auto Crash in New Hartford

Mrs Clyde Garner of New Hartford Ta is cut on the forearm when the car she rode in, driven by H J Reynolds of 315 Argyle Street, collided with a second car in the 400 block of Sycamore Street at 12 30 pm. Her condition is not serious.

Clyde Garner New Hartford H. J. Reynolds Argyle Street Sycamore Street Garner

Ratification Predicted for Lutheran Merger in Midwest

The Iowa and Wisconsin Lutheran bodies anticipate prompt ratification of a merger plan at their triennial convention. Delegates from the Iowa synod expressed approval, with a merger committee named including As Fandrey and G G Prottengeter. A hymnal was provisionally adopted and an English version of Luther's writings was approved for use.

Waverly Chile Evangelical Lutheran Synod Towa Synod Riss P Boermann Blue Island Ohia Chren Iowa Society Fandrey Chicago G. G. Prottengeter H. Hartig Minneapolis Minn E. W. Matzner Marine City Mich Mex Fritschel Dubuque Brugezner Hebron Wneb Knappe Clinton Luther

Catechism Presented by Dr M Reu in Dubuque

A notice notes that a catechism was presented by Dr M Reu from Dubuque along with associated references. The fragment mentions Lutheran bodies and local names such as Tullys denslek, indicating regional church context.

M. Reu Dubuque Dubuqi

Mexican Bandit Era Ties to Americans and Kiwanis Leader

David A. Wallace, assistant superintendent at John Deere Fractor Company, told Kiwanis members that the Mexican bandit Villa was once viewed as an ally of Americans and Kiwanis, aiding a company’s supply trains during mining operations in Mexico. He described Villa’s ties ending after a rift over revolutionary aims and noted Mexico’s wild game, including turkey hunting, as a native sport.

Villa David A. Wallace John Deere ‘Fractor Company Kiwanis Sanene Wallace Mexico

Klan Declines Involvement In 1928 Politics Says Evans

Dr Hiram Wesley Evans leads a biennial Klan gathering announcing the group will not enter political campaigns this year despite hot issues especially religion. Senator Heflin of Alabama is slated to speak on Klan business as grand dragons from many states attend the meeting.

Chicago Ku Klux Klan Hiram Wesley Evans Klan Evans Heffin Alabama

War’s End Promise Shapes Moral Unity, Says Leader

A speaker urged an end to war and a universal feeling of brotherly love emphasizing human relationships over conflict. The statement framed outlawing war as essential to lasting peace and global harmony.

Human Adjustment World’s Great Problem

Rev. W. Dr. Moore, pastor at Newton, Tennessee, spoke at the Canopus club luncheon at Black’s tearoom. He said the next great problem in the world is adjusting human relationships in step with progress in science and education.

Indians Seek Abducted Winnebago Maiden in Sioux City

Sioux City police join hunt for a 14 year old Winnebago girl abducted last night near the Winnebago reservation in Nebraska. Two young brothers of her tribe are the alleged abductors. authorities withhold names as investigators pursue leads. The parents opposed the suitor who pursued the girl after she repulsed him.

Ins Tony Winnebago Neb Faney Bue

Boiler Reset Planned at Waterloo Waterworks

After 12 years of service the third boiler at the Waterloo waterworks pumping relation will be reset and renovated. Work will begin in a few days under the supervision of A Hendry, superintendent and chief engineer. Estimated cost about $1.50.

Waterloo AW. A. Hendry

Seven Negroes Plead Guilty in Municipal Court

Seven defendants pleaded guilty in municipal court this morning in a disorderly house operation case. Henry Stewart and six others faced sentencing with Whit Harris awaiting results on July 21 at 9 a.m. Harris received a suspended $10 fine with costs. Other defendants included Brown of Mears Street, Billson of Fourth Street, Frank Watts of Oneida Street, Leander Howard of Bates Street, and H Nash of Fourth Street.

Henry Stewart Brown Mears Street Bill’ Son Fourth Street Frank Watts Oneida Street Leander Howard Bates Street H. Nash

Sale of La Porte Banks Real Estate Approved

The notice states the sale of La Porte Banks real estate in La Porte is approved. Mureny veosiverial bank of La Porte offers the farm real estate at 720. The purchaser assumes a mortgage of $12,000 with long Beach, California involved.

LA Porte Mureny, Veosiverial Bank Porte Cettani Farm Real Estate Hager Long Beach Cal

Weather Forecast Fragments Confuse Readers

A fragmentary weather note shows scattered words like temperatures and days but lacks coherent details. The readable items suggest partial data on highs and lows but no clear region, timing, or reliable forecast.

Reading Test Vocables and Classifications

A brain test from the Evening Post presents a vocabulary exercise with words spanning Mathematics Animals and Speech. Readers are asked to classify each term by writing its field in parentheses, followed by a brief list of names including marriage licenses for John J Charley and Elizabeth C Brown among others.

Souvenir Stickers Are Good Blinders

Otto Nobetter mayor of Accidente ville travels by motor tour. He pastes gummed stickers on his windshield to warn others while admitting his view is blocked. He is a fatalist who believes if he is doomed to die behind a wheel there is no use avoiding a crash.

Otto Nobetter Accidenteville oOlto

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