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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1928

Page

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White Withdraws Gambling and Prostitution Charges Against Smith Record

New York July 31 William White Kansas editor withdrew his charges against Governor Smiths legislative record on gambling and prostitution, saying he did not wish to question the motive of the Democratic nominee. He kept his critique of the saloon stance and praised Smiths high qualities while arguing for fair treatment and cautious press coverage of the campaign.

New York William White Kansas Today Smith White Walter Lippmann Assembly

Three I C Men Put On Pension Roll By Board

The Illinois Central Pension Board lists three Waterloo men among 31 retirees in the June 29 meeting. Oliver G. Smith of 642 Lime St served 48 years as section foreman and retires June 30. Henry Kelly of 415 Saxon St, a carpenter, served 32 years. Gus Hein of 1418 Fourth St East, a gang foreman, served 34 years. The August Illinois Central magazine includes photos and a Nashua picnic report and obituary of Donald Pint.

Waterloo Illinois Central Railroad Board of Pensions of the Railroads Ilinois Central Magazine Oliver G. Smith Lime Street Jane Henry Kelly Saxon Street Carpenter Gus Hein Fourth Street Waterloo I. C Nashua Commercial Club Nashua Donald Pint Kenneth Cook

Fire at drug store early morning causes slight loss

At about 12:20 am a fire alarm rang for a drug store at 1421 Third Street West. Jacob Ackerman reported an electric motor short circuit as the cause. The loss was slight and the ad notes it is prudent to be insured. Bur of Herman C. Miller. Phone 2404.

Third Street West Jacob Ackerman Herman C. Miller

Obituary notices for Schultz Bovy Mitchell in Waterloo area

Lucille Schultz age 19 died yesterday afternoon at Oakdale state hospital burial in Grundy Center born October 1 1908 in Brookings DC survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs John W Schultz services held at Grundy Center Methodist church with Rev Ed Winslow officiating burial in the Grundy Center cemetery Kathryn Bovy age 75 died at her daughter Mrs Peter Schons home near Waterloo at 730 am today born in Germany in 1878 burial at Immaculate Conception church Gilbertville, Iowa funeral Thursday 930 am burial in local cemetery Infant Roberta Maxine Mitchell age infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Mitchell died today burial 5 pm Elmwood Cemetery claimed in Goalom Allen Memorial Hospital

Lucille Schultz Oakdale Grundy Center Brookings D. C John W. Schultz Waterloo Gundy Center Mthodist Episcopal Church Ed Winslow Kathryn Bovy Peter Schons Germany John Fishels Gilbertville Immaculate Conception Church Mitchell Roberta Maxine Mitchell J. W. Mitchell Ninth Street Goalom Ab Allen Memorial Hospital Elm- Wood Cemetery

Brennan, Leader of Democrats, in Chicago Hospital

Chicago July 31 George E Brennan a 63 year old political boss and Democratic leader lay gravely ill from septic poisoning at John B Murphy hospital. An emergency operation followed tooth extraction as infection spread through his system. Brennan's bedside circle included his wife daughter Mary and Rep Joseph Gill. He had risen from coal mine mule driver to power broker aiding William Dever and Chicago politics for decades.

Chicago George E. Brennan Waels John 'B. Murphy Hospital Brennan Lawrence Lee Mary Joseph L. Gill Karl Meyer Tan Brennan Springfield Roger Sullivan Illinois Cal Frank L. Sonia United States Pat Dever William E. Dever Braidwood Ill Brentman

Folly to Discount Supreme Being Who Created Universe

Reverend J G Creede of St Mark's Episcopal church urged Klowenians at Hotel Russell Lamson to affirm belief in a universal mind behind creation. He argued growth and decay follow natural laws and challenged modern views on companionate marriage as a return to pagan Rome and primitive practices, warning that attacking the home upsets civilization.

J. G. Creede Mark's Episcopal Church Mr. Creede Rome

Wal ters to erect garage on Park Avenue lot

Leonard R Wal ters obtained a lease today on the rear of the lot at Park avenue and Jefferson street where Skelly Oil Co. is building a filling station. The 50 by 70 foot lot fronts Park avenue and the alley. Mrs J Hartman will erect a one story brick and tile building to cover the entire lot for a garage and auto repair shop. Negotiations were by Harry O Hum Tah.

Leonard R. Walters Park Avenue Jefferson Street Skelly Oil Company J. ©. Hartman Harry O. Hum

Gates Concert Tonight at East Waterline Park

Corrected notice states Gates playground hosts an ice cream sociable and band concert tonight with a performance by the East Waterline Junior Band.

GATES Yestersday Gates Playground East Waterline Junior 1

Hoover Tries for Trout on California Oregon Trip

Herbert Hoover, Republican presidential hopeful, seeks trout in remote northern California and southern Oregon as he days in isolation from politics. He fishes the Rogue and Klamath rivers, reviews his acceptance speech at Stanford, and considers the Pit River trip as the campaign plans unfold.

Brown Hornbrook Gal Jack Herbert Hoover California Oregon Stanford University Rogues Klamath Commerce Stanford Hoover Pit River Mount Shasta

Rockford Plans Fresh Flight Effort After Crash

Rockford citizens backed a transatlantic attempt ended by Bert Hessell's Greater Rockford crash en route to Sweden via Canada. Detroit aircraft engineers forecast a new trial within 10 days as the Chamber of Commerce moves forward with a "Rockford won't quit" fundraising day to repair and resume the project.

Rockford UAK America Europe Bert Hessell Greater Rockford Sweden Canada Detroit Rocford Chamber of Commerce

Operators and Miners Organize Parley

Coal operators and miners held a joint wage conference in Ghirago after a two hour secret meeting. W J Jenkins of St Louis was named chairman of the joint wage conference body and the group adjourned till 10 tomorrow morning.

Ghirago INS W. J. Jenkins St. Louis Operators’ Association

Waterloo Boat Club to Sponsor Ice Cream Sociable Friday

A Waterloo Boat Club and River Improvement Association event will sponsor another ice cream sociable and boat excursion Friday night along the river. Readiness for a similar outing follows a recent successful gathering, with plans for a second enjoyable evening on the water.

Boat Club Waterloo Boat Club River Improvement Association

Temperatures Forecast For Monday To Tuesday

A weather note lists maximum Monday and minimum Monday night temperatures with stray words and unreadable fragments. The legible item cites 79 as a value amid unclear Tuesday figures, reflecting a brief local notices style forecast.

Toy

Gasoline Prices to Rise One Cent Tomorrow

Gasoline will advance one cent per gallon tomorrow at Bartles-Shepherd Oil and Mid-Continent Petroleum stations. The new price for low test fuel, 2012 vents including state tax, plus kerosene, is set. Rumors say Standard Oil and other independents may follow with similar increases. Local firms were not yet advised, but a widespread rise is expected.

Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation Standard Oil Company Alll

Fire swarms light up Lola forest amid 4 score blazes

Associated Press brief notes more than four score minor forest fires started by lightning during a Sunday storm are burning in Lola forest today. In Los Angeles a suit claims Mulholland Dam is unsafe and could trigger $300,000,000 in losses if drained. Paris reports Kellogg will travel to Paris to sign a multilateral war renunciation treaty, leaving New York aboard the France on August 16.

Associated Press Missoula Mons Lola Los Angeles Mulholland Gam Hollywood Briand Paris New York

Towa Athlete Adds to Olympic Score

Iowa City July 31 Frank J Guhel of Cedar Rapids became the first University of Towa athlete to score for the United States at the Olympic Games. He finished second in the final 400 meter hurdles race adding five points to the American total, narrowly behind Lord Burghley of England who won in 53.4 seconds. Morgan Taylor, former Grinnell College athlete, was noted in the report.

Iowa City University of Towa United States Frank J. Guhel Cedar Rapids Charles Brookins Chan Goulter Hawkeye Stars Cuhel Lord Burghley England Morgan Taylor Grinnell College

Church Fee to Use 96 Station Hookup

New York on July 31 71 Joseph F Rutherford preacher and foe of organized christianity says he will use the most extensive and expensive radio hookup in history for a Detroit address next Sunday morning Ninety six stations will be employed for an hour and a half The previous record was 85 stations for a radio dinner The cost to the preacher is hinted by a January sale where a motor car company paid £42000 for 47 stations for an hour

New York Joseph F. Rutherford Detroit

Brain Tests to The North Western Evening Post Inc

Readers are invited to try a set of intelligence and arithmetic puzzles used at major universities. Ten problems require quick reasoning under time limits with divisibility rules. Do not reveal answers here. check the Society Page after completing the tests.

N. W. Evening Post, Inc Gos Rand

Tooth Decay Warns Health Service On Oral Hygiene

New York reports the U S Public Health Service urges preventive dental care. It cites that tooth decay cripples many children, affects nutrition, and weakens overall health. It advocates correct diet, thorough mouth cleaning, proper toothbrush use, and early dental visits to prevent deformities and future illness.

New York United States Public Health Service

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