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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1924

Page

11

Woman’s screams stop oil station burglary near Logan

A pair of thieves blew open the Standard Oil filling station on Center Street near Logan with a fluid ammonia mustard gas blend. The blast damaged the safe and moments later the pair fled when Mrs. J. F. Penne across the street screamed and shouted, hindering the robbery before officers arrived to inspect debris and clues.

Standard Oil Center Street Logan Ga. m J. F. Penne Borolrer

Man Held in Jail Admits Murder of Wife at Oelwein

Aun tin May, jailed in West Union for the murder of his wife Lottie May in Oelwein, confessed Saturday night after an inquest. He said he entered the house Thursday to choke her, but fled in fear, and later planned to plead guilty before changing to not guilty. He claimed his wife deserved what she got and admitted premeditation to the State Agent and County Attorney.

Oelwein May West Union Lottie May Stoner Sean Layton Carl Yeager

Wickedest Thief Steals False Teeth Disguised as Chickens

Luzern e ta July 28 a thief stole dental appliances hidden in poultry. Mrs Dvoraski hopes the missing teeth are recovered as they were to fund her new dentures. Neighbors and a local dentist assist in the search for the culprits and the prized chickens.

Luzern E. Ta Dvvoraski Deith Dyoraski

Cedar Valley Fair Dedicates Day to Waterloo Residents

Cedar Valley district fair directors announce a special Waterloo day to honor local residents for their support. The fair opens tomorrow as children's day, with Thursday set aside for Cedar Falls.

Waterloo Cedar Valley Commercial Club

Golf mishap leaves Joseph Kelly with four teeth lost

Tosaple Kelly of 181 Lafayette Street was hurt Saturday at Byrnes Park Golf Links when Don Voollineer teed off and struck Kelly in the hip. He was taken to a physician's office where five stitches were applied. he rests easily today.

Tosaple Kelly Lafayette Street Hialp Don Voollineer Byrnes Park Golf Links Andertick Kelly

Police Dog Hero Surges as Bandits Flee in Chicago

A German police dog faced two armed bandits who entered the Grand Hotel in Chicago posing as detectives. When one drew a revolver, the dog lunged, wounding the thief. The gunmen fled in a car chased by the dog, which was still pursuing as last seen.

Chicago Joseph Pick Relerk Pick Teret Nolice

June Dull Month in Basic Production and Trade Field

Washington July 28 The federal reserve board released its June summary of general business and financial conditions showing continued declines in basic commodities production and factory employment. Wholesale and retail trade fell again, with volume below a year earlier. Overall industrial output dropped about 3 percent in June, about 22 percent below early year levels, with iron, steel and cotton manufacturing hardest hit and broad declines across most industries.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Board Reserve Board

Ex-Policeman's Booze Plant Raided In Des Moines

A large raid on July 28 netted 12 automobiles, many containing liquor, ending a long vigil by county and federal agents at Frank Harty's North Riverside Gardens resort. A Cesar road house raid failed. Mrs. Harty was present as agents arrived. Cars to be held for twice their value. An injunction effort will target the place per Sheriff Findley.

Des Moines North Riverside Gardens Frank Harty Pace Frank Cesar Harty Riverside Gardens RH. C. Adams Cesar’s Harry’s Gardens Merrymarkers Sheriff Park

Wisconsin Elopers Caught After Dubuque Marriage Try

Mazomanie Wisconsin July 28 Marion Lindley 17 and Alva Jenkins 19 were arrested in Dubuque Iowa while applying for a marriage license. The sheriff seized the couple at the request of the girl's father, a wealthy local contractor, and they returned home.

Mazomanie Wis Marion Lindley University of Wisconsin Alva Jenkins Dubuque Uealthy

Radio Programs Schedule for Passday July 23

Radio Digest lists a dense regional schedule across networks from Buffalo to Washington. Key items include Chicago and New York educational talks, music and orchestral blocks, literary and travel segments, and varied local programs. highlights feature live concerts, children’s segments, and a mix of talks and performances across stations in multiple cities.

Radio Digest The Associated Press Buffalo Chicago News WG Kyw Chicago Farm Prekmum Sincinnati Orchestra Cleveland News Detroitchestra WTAS Elgin WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air WHAS Louisville Journal Muusical Los Angeles Luxecon WMC Memphis AISAC Montreal WLAG Minneapolis-St. Paul WEAF New York WOR Newark Mstras Etorles Om Sports Philadelphia BR. Comfert Pittsburgh KGW Portland KPO San Praicince Springania Gant WRC Washington

Granger Walks 18 Miles to Des Moines on Water Only

A. D. Granger of Waterloo arrived in Des Moines at 11 30 a m after walking from Mitchelville yesterday. He did not eat or drink except water and plans to continue fasting until August five. Granger aims to reach Grand Junction then Waterloo, noting weight loss and improved strength since starting.

A. D. Granger Waterloo Des Moiines Mitchelville Granger Grand Junction Greens County Des Moines Register Black Hawk County

Clute Grocery and Knights of Pythias Split Doubleheader

Clute’s grocery and Knights of Pythias split a City league baseball doubleheader at Cedar Tiger Park. In the first game Clute’s won 12 to 1 as McGarvey struck out 10 for the K P’s while Morcum fanned 16 for the Knights and four errors hurt Clute’s. The second game, won by Knights of Pythias, was close with Clause tossing six strikeouts and two hits allowed, while Landau and Moreum split pitching for Clute’s who had four errors. The first game lasted seven innings and the second five.```

Clute’s Grocery Knights of Pythias Cedar Tiger Park McGarvey Morcum Clause Landau Clute’s Moreum

Rallinger to Meet Jack Schaffer in Des Moines Friday

Waterson middleweight Lou Rallinger will fight his first Des Moines bout Friday eight rounds on the double windup bill staged by Tommy Ryan. He meets Jack Schaffer of Lincoln Nebraska. Schaffer has prior Des Moines experience facing Jimmy Nuss of Waterloo. The card also features Johnny Harris of Des Moines versus Al De Rose of Fort Des Moines.

Lou Rallinger Waterson Des Moines Jack Schaffer Lincoln Neb Tommy Ryan Hallinger Schaffer Jimmy Nuss Waterloo Johnny Harris al de Rose Fort Des Moines

United States Tops Olympic Standings With 94 Points

Paris July 28. An unofficial tally shows the United States leading the Olympic standings with 94 points, France 64, Sweden 42 1 2, and Great Britain 41 1 4 across both Summer and Winter events at Chamonix.

International News Wire Paris Chamonix United States France Sweden Great Britain

Tri City Golf Meet at Sunnyside Today

A one day golf tournament unfolds at Sunnyside Country Club with teams from Independence Dubuque and Waterloo. Independence players Gates Wille Smith Prank Orr Luther Lelymkund Lehmknuh Weepie face Dubuque stars Adams Bachtell Richards Tite Peasley McDonald Lawther Benson, while Sunnyside reps include Liffring Chandler Dunkelberg Donnan Ferguson Burt Garrison McChin Cropper Longley and McFarlane.

Independence Diubuqua Waterloo Sunnyside Country Club Ibogey Gates Wille Smith Prank Orr Luther Lelymkund Lehmknuh Weepie Dubuque Adams Bachtell Richards Tite Peasley McDonald Lawther Benson Sunnyside Club Dr. F. C

Hudson Man Hurt as Wagon Team Bolts Frightens Driver

W. G. Bopp of Hudson lacerated his left hand when thrown from a wagon he drove for Moore Young Construction between Waterlaga and Hudson yesterday. The frightened team bolted, dumping the driver to the ground. He was treated at St Francis hospital and returned to work today.

W. G. Bopp Hudson Moore- Young Construction Company Waterlaga Bopp St. Francis Hospital

Waterloo golfers set course records in Vinton exhibition

Bill Bathie of Sunnyside Country club and Waterloo city champion Fred McClain played a nine hole loop twice in morning and afternoon at Vinton. Bathie first tied the course record with 37 then broke it with 25 for nine holes. His afternoon rounds were 38 and 39. McClain posted 42, 35, 46 and 38.

Bill Bathie Sunnyside Country Club Fred McClain Waterloo City Vinton Bathie McClain Fathie

Hawks Win Cedar Rapids Title Opener In Six to Three Victory

The Hawks defeated Speas' club six to three in Cedar Rapids opening the series. Waterloo plated runs in the fifth and seventh as Kettenbach pitched well for Waterloo, allowing nine hits and contributing three hits at the plate. A large weekday crowd was expected for tomorrow's game with Ottumwa, with local fair day festivities noted.

Hawks Speas Waterloo Kettenbach Watarion Ottumwa

Arrange Excellent Program for Park Veterans' Benefit

The Electric Park Disabled Veterans day plans include a six round boxing exhibition with Joe Mandell versus Frankin Bush, a gan school music play in free movie houses, and a vaudeville stunt. Tickets at 1 are valid all season. Proceeds aid Waterloo veterans in need as county funds run dry.

Electric Park Joe Mandell Sammy Frankin Bush Madgan School of Music Alent Vaudevilla Waterloo Bay

Ralph Will Tackle Husky Opponent in Wednesday Battle

Ralph Alexander the lightweight boxer from Marshalltown trains for a main bout at Electric Park on Wednesday. Olson weighs over 200 pounds and seeks a victory over the Pean terlog battler as Johnny Gannon and Bobby White meet in a four round semiwindup. Lou Moore and Bobby Frank are scheduled for the opener.

Ralph Alexander Harry Ison Marshalltown Electric Park Ralph Olson Ting Johnny Gannon Rockford, Ill Bobby White Lou Moore Bobby Frank

White and Moore in Semiwindup to Mandell Bush Mix

Bobby White and Leon Moore, known boxers, will meet in a four round semiwindup for the Mandell Bush clash at Electric Park tomorrow night announced today. The undercard features Johnny Clark versus Q Hageman in a four round prelim for a benefit for the local disabled veterans chapter. White and Moore weigh 130 pounds while Clark and Hageman at 140 pounds.

Bobby White Leon Moore Joe Mandell-Frankin Bush Electric Park Johnny Clark Q. Hageman Beluge Mandell Hush White Moore Clark Haereman

Record-Setting Amateur Champion Shatters Golf Score

St Paul Miss Edith Cummings of Chicago wins at White Bear club with a 7 percent score, breaking the former women s record of 89 and men s 72. Cincinnati jockey Parke signs to ride for Whitney, to depart for Saratoga. Paris marks end of 1994 Olympic Games with ceremonies and preparations for 1928 Amsterdam Olympiad. New York Patterson and O Hara Ward defeat Lindsay brothers 9 4 3 to win Metropolitan Davis cup title in tennis finals.

St. Paul Edith Cummings Chicago White Bear Club Evers White Sox Cincinnati Tvan Parke Kentucky Harry Payne Whitney Saratovo White Gear Yacht Club Trican TR. Johnston Paris Conhertin International Olemmia Committee

Dr Burton M Gotshall Osteopathy Practice Note

Dr Burton M Gotshall specializes in general osteopathy with focus on digestive system care. Contact details list street connections Gisenyey, bank Rdg Of, phone 479, residence 4135-W.

Sac v. & Bank Rdg

Haselman and Brown Lead Byrnes Park Golf Meet

Haselman and Brown scored top finishes in Byrnes Park Golf Club’s Lyones tournament played yesterday at Lyones perk. Haselman’s standout shot, a 100 yard arcane eagle two on the 14th, paced his win alongside Brown. Herb Smith tied the course record with 72, despite a rough 18th. John Zook struggled after solid interior nine scoring.

Shired Maselman A. Hh. Brown Byrnes Park Lyones Haselman Herb Smith John Zook

Raymond pitcher hurls no hit no run contest

Raymond Tennessee July 9 special Jack Methirway pitched a no hit no run game here yesterday and Raymond defeated Reinbuck 6 to 0. Support from TD Pagerland and McGarvey impressed. Carmen caught well. Mullan Fuperland and Younghtul each had multiple hits. McGarvey struck out 17.

Raymond Jack Methirway Raymond Wihled Reinbuck McGarvey TD. Pagerland Mak Carmen Mullan C. Fuper-7land Younghtul

Theatrical Pleasures at Palace Plaza and Crystal Theatres

The feature lineup includes Wanted By the Law at Palace with J. Warner and Dorothy Waoud. Rosita at Plaza with Mary Pickford’s cathedral set. Breaking Point at Crystal starring Nita Naldi and Matt Moore. Broadway After Dark at Blade, a Warner Brothers release with Adolphe Menjou and Norma Shearer. Rialto also hosting a related event and performances.

the Law Palace Theatre J. 3. Warner Dorothy Waoud J. Morley Frank Jilee By the Law Warner the Blade Gwen Davis Tay Warner Thethers Allstar Adolphe Monson Anna Q. Nilasen Willard Lars Norman Shearer Carmel Moyers Edward Boras Equity Ball Ite Rialto

The Shadow of the Last at the Strand

The Strand screens The Shadow of the Last featuring Prank Maye Mildronk Eherria Nor min Keery and Mvalyn Kent. Other features include Clyde Cook in The Mist Aesop's Tablea and Pathe News. The program promises an orient inspired sequence and novelty acts typical of the era.

Prank Maye Mildronk Eherria Normin Keery Mvalyn Kent Strand Barry Raven Orient APM Clyde Cook The Mist

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Yeges ET Gas Cedar Valley Fair Joseph Kelly Altho Wisconsin Clute Grocery Rallinger U.S Tri-City Sunnyside Hudson Man Disabled Veterans’ Bureau Husky White and Moore Dr. Burton M. Gotshall FE. Haselman Brown Byrnes Rosita Thas Wale Ding Mary Pickford United Artists Fostta Plaza Theatre Miss Pickford Plaza Mnba Tire the Crystal Paramount Picture Nita Naldi Patsyuth Miler George Wawecott Matt Moore Judson Clark Beverly Carlysio Crystal Theatre Bayer Mike Gauss Pharmacy J. W. Dillon BE. H. Knittle Carl C. Bickley M. D Leavitt and Johnson Wanglers Drug Store Wunthorst Ee Laladso Patsy Ruth Miller Sary Relwty Telnedanre Comedy and News Manesday Agnes Ayres In Tues Frankie Maddigan School Dancing Wedl Lesa L. FE Gaza CO Holbrook Blinn Whwer Mike Ars Aeank Mayo Norman Keary Mildred Harris Evelyn Ca A_GEORGE ARCHAINBAUD Billy Sullivan the Fiddling Doll Watereigo Hosea News H. S. Hatton U.S. Navy
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