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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
9
A sum of news items cover congressional adjournment hurdles and early votes on farm relief, origins, and tariffs, with potential renewal of a special session. The piece notes vacation disruption, minority cooperation, and uncertain timing for a winter session.
Willemstad Curacao reports a 500 strong group described as Venezuelans seized arms at the police barracks. Three police were killed and officials abducted before being released. Dutch destroyer Kortenaer and battleship Helga Hendrik prepared to sail. 500 attackers moved toward Venezuela. Governor and garrison commander later returned unharmed aboard the Maracaibo. The raid is viewed as part of a potential revolt against Venezuela's government under new president Juan Bautista Perez.
In Tomahawk, Donald Longtin aged 15 placed a .22 rifle on pasture ground and, claiming the gun unloaded, pulled the trigger. A fatal blast followed. he told his 8-year-old brother this is how people kill themselves. Police plan to probe the tragic accident. Later, Chariton notes an investigation into a 12-year-old run over by an automobile driven by a man named Gartin on Sunday.
Alfred Mickey Williams alias Lynch faces trial on multiple counts from an October 17 incidents in Ohio. Detainer wired by Sheriff Wegner indicates Williams will be transferred after completing a two to 14 year Ohio penitentiary term. Prosecutors plan assault with intent to murder charges alongside previous offenses.
Old Orchard Me June 10. If Atlantic weather stays favorable, Yellow Bird and Green Flash plan takeoffs for Europe tomorrow morning. Final go no later than weather advice from Dr James H Kimball. Armenian Lotti may travel from New York to join the Yellow Bird crew in preparing for the trip.
Police sweep targets Joyce and other suspects after Patrolman Earl Leonard is shot while escorting a motorist and companions to a patrol box. Joyce, described as a police character, is sought as the singer of the attack.
Col Robert W Stewart of Chicago, former chairman of Standard Oil of Indiana, donated 200000 dollars to Coe College in Cedar Rapids for a memorial library honoring his parents Harry M Gage and the college president. Stewart, a 1886 graduate who once lived in the area, announced the gift at commencement.
President Hoover will deliver a brief address and lay the cornerstone of the new Department of Commerce building in Washington D C The ceremony will be attended by cabinet members and other high officials The building spans two city blocks and will cover more ground space than any office building in the world costing about 17 million dollars and located near the Washington Monument
Ottumwa, Ta June 10. Joseph Thompson, 28, a retired farmer living near Eldan, desired to die so much that he used two means to end his life yesterday. He saturated his clothes with kerosene, set them on fire, and then shot himself through the head with a shotgun. Domestic troubles, climaxed by a divorce action started by his second wife recently, were believed responsible for his act.
A blaze at the Burlington basket factory in Burlington, on June 16, caused about 200000 dollars in damage. Firemen were hospitalized with injuries and burns. the fire destroyed the plant. Elks Seek Home in Okoboji Iowa. Des Moines reports a drive to locate an Elks home similar to Spirit Lake lodge with state committees inspecting two offered sites.
In Washington on June 10 the senate agreed to vote at 4 pm tomorrow on the debentureless farm relief bill. Senator Borah challenged President Hoover, accusing the Republican platform of not fully backing export debentures, while Senator Allen pressed why Borah did not include the debenture in the platform. The dispute centers on placing agriculture on equality with other industries and the fate of the tariff-linked measure.
Franklin Indiana deputy Harold Cobb encountered an unidentified gunman and an escaped Pendleton reform school inmate Earl Spencer at a local gas station. Cobb fired twice, killing the gunman with shots to temple and chest. Spencer was wounded in the mouth while attempting to reach a weapon. Both assailants were involved in a dramatic gunfight.
In Washington on June 16, Senator Reed Smoot introduced a senate resolution to place tobacco distribution under the Pure Food and Drug Act. The measure would regulate tobacco advertising as if it were medicine, aiming to curb campaigns targeting youths.
Washington BD June 10 report that the census reapportionment bill was sent back to conference by a 169 to 1348 vote. The House instructed that the next decennial census begin May 1, 1930, and would insist on this start date in negotiations.
Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw philanthropist and mother of Harry K. Thaw died at her Pittsburgh home of pneumonia. She would have turned 87 on June 14. Harry K. Thaw and Countess de Perigny of Paris were at her bedside. other children were en route. Funeral tentative for Wednesday.
Sioux City and nearby residents sweltered as nearly 60 planes paraded in air races and contests for the Rick enbacker airport dedication. About 25,000 spectators lined the field, with crowds extending a quarter mile each side. Aircraft ranged from a large Ford trimotor to a local Kriekeen, plus seaplanes from Selfridge Field. William Gerbracht of Ames was declared winner of the Bree-for-all race for small motors, after an initial second-place correction.
June 10 Ames Iowa State College conferred bachelor of science on 1014 seniors in the fifty-eighth annual commencement. Graduate and doctoral degrees awarded include 62 master of science 10 doctor of philosophy and nine advanced professional degrees. President R M Hughes presided as Dr C P Fitch of University of Minnesota Vet Medicine delivered the address. Rev Erhost F Tittle of Evanston Ill spoke at the baccalaureate urging a desire to educate rather than possess.
Hutchinson Kan June 10 Gambler Sexton 63 of Hutchinson and Salina 26 year old Charles Lantz were killed during a holdup attempt at a dice game. Lantz wounded and Sexton killed as bandits returned fire. Lantz found later in an abandoned automobile. Also Lancaster Mass one-man graduating class of Lancaster High School prepares oration class history pomand prophecy by John Gilmore for June 20 graduation.
Seville June 10. Sydney Franklyn of Brooklyn New York, the only American bullfighter of major note, delighted 10,000 followers in Seville’s principal arena. He dispatched the two prize bulls with notable skill and courage, earning a triumphal reception as the crowd bore him from the arena gate.
Authorities launched a nationwide search for FP W Hussey who used rubber checks totaling over 1400 dollars. Hussey and family arrived from Columbus to Waterloo and planned to buy a service station at 227 Eleventh Street West from O A Manning after writing a 665 dollar check. Banks refused payment as no Hussey account exists. Continued details noted in next page.
Washington June 10 The Jones resolution to study reorganization of prohibition enforcement agencies and transfer of the production bureau to the department of justice was favorably reported to the senate by the judiciary committee. Introduced by Senator Jones the measure follows the president's suggestion and proposes a joint congressional committee of three senators and three representatives. SEA FLIER WEDS Portland Maine June 10 A plane pilot and Miss Pauline Parker of New York wed today. Assolant aged 23 and Parker 22 announced their ages.
The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause call 4100 to receive a copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 39 p.m.
Secretary Wilbur opens the Broadmoor conference urging state federal cooperation to curb oil waste. Delegates discuss limiting output from 320,000 wells amid scarce U.S. supply and a push for rational planning to balance production with consumption. Governors from New Mexico Kansas Wyoming Colorado attend along with industry leaders and officials.
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