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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

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Labor leader denounces Hammill on prison labor policy

Iowa City June 31 198- John C. Lewis president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor denounces Gov John Hammill and the state board of control for supporting prison contract labor He blasts the veto of the Brookins tax ferret oil and calls immigration and policy moves against free labor and Mexican workers controversial.

Iowa City John Hammill State Board of Control John C. Lewis Iowa State Federation of Labor Lewis Not Oly Hammill Board of Control Iowa Lewis Commonwealth J. H. Stiles Teard of Control Fade Union Bite Federation of Labor Etrief Havng Mexico California Pennsylvan Europe Oor Hoyer H. V. Hoyer Delwelh American Legion Levis

Border patrol shooting tightens security in International Falls

International Falls Minn June 11 U P Special deputy sheriffs patrolled the streets around United States border patrol inspector Emmett J White after he shot and killed Henry Virkula a confectioner from Bloomer Park The coroner s jury ordered White held on a second degree manslaughter charge heading to grand jury for the Virkula slaying on a lonely road near Little Fork White testified he fired when Virkula appeared to run him down The guard was placed on the government payroll as customs officials in Duluth announced no suspension before they determine if he exceeded authority A third inquiry was opened by US Attorney L L Drill from St Paul Detroit Mich June 11 Archibald Eugster 21 believed near death after being shot in the abdomen by a federal agent while fishing with companions near the River Rouge The injured and two companions said shots came from another boat before Eugster was struck Lowman Secretary of the Treasury ordered a broader probe into Virkula s death and into Eugster s shooting Rep Joan Schafer Wisconsin labeled the Virkula killing murder and urged the two officers White and Servine be jailed to allow a safe drive for citizens and families on public roads."

International Falls Minn U.P Koochiching County Emmett J. White United States Border Patrol Henry Virkula Blo Park Pet” White Virkula Uittle Fork J. H. Brown Duluth United States L. L. Drill St. Paul White Emil Servine Little Fork Servine U. S Detroit Mich Msi Archibald Eugster Bugster Jonah Cox Ray Malichi Joseph Lakatos River Rouge Eugster Lowman Washington, D. C The Treasury Customs Border E. J. White Customs Murer Joan Schafer Republican Wisconsin BE. J. White E. V. Servine

Forty Mile Gale Ravages City Parks and Homes

A violent forty mile gale swept through the city causing extensive damage across parks and streets. Cedar Bend and surrounding areas saw uprooted trees, shattered plate glass, broken shingles, and damaged roofs. Streetcar service was briefly interrupted while crews cleared debris and repaired lines.

Broker Admits He Paid Bills of Girls Who Fell to Death

Chicago June 11 UPI A coroner jury ruled Donna Bar fon a show girl died by jumping from a twelfth floor window during a personal crisis. Edwin Page a wealthy Gold Coast broker admitted paying her hotel bills and lavish gifts for months and said he did not believe her threat the day before her leap.

Chicago UPI Donna Bar‘fon Edwin Page Page

Washing Dainty Fabrics an Art

Mrs Vira Delahunt expert on washability will be in Black's Dry Goods silk department all week to teach laundering of delicate fabrics. She explains washing is a science and offers tips on selecting washable fabrics, washing silks rayon cotton linen wool gloves scarves and more. She urges lukewarm water never hot iron with warm setting and turning hose inside out for laundering inviting Waterloo and northeastern Iowa women to visit.

Vira Delahunt Black

Obituaries and death notices from Waterloo Iowa area

Mortmary Elmer Moore 66 died Monday at sister Mrs George Wight 127 Webster street after a short illness. Born Sept 5 1862 in Ohio he lived near Stanwood Iowa most of his life later moved to South Dakota and returned to live with his sister last Thanksgiving. Surviving: widow three sisters a half sister and three half brothers. Aaron Hoel 83 died today at daughter’s home 1019 Conger Street. Born May 22 1846 in Illinois settled near Rudd 1875 retired to Waterloo. Surviving: daughter Mrs Dow six sons and many grandchildren. Frank Rice 29 Riverview died in local hospital of dropsy. Born in Russia June 1 1900 and came to America as a child. Widow Regina Rice survives. Jack Lumry Dewees 8 died after cancer. Born January 24 1921 in Waterloo survived by parents two brothers and two sisters. John Christy infant son died seven hours after birth funeral held today at Hileman Gindt. Burial Fairview.

Elmer Moore P. m George S. Wight Webster Street Mr. Moore Iowa Ohio Stanwood South Dakota Wight Sadie Williams Vernon S. D Agnes Moore Redfield Ida Maley Sidney Neb Guy Kester van Nuys Cal Walter Kester Garner Roy Kester Ah O Aaron Hoel Irving Don Conger Street Mr. Hoel Inois Rudd Waterloo Emily Skelton Danville Dow Arthur Leonard Edward Osage John Floyd Frank Orchard David Rockford O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary Frank Rice Riverview Addition Mr. Rice Russia Regina Rice Hileman & Gindt Mortuary Jack Lumry Dewees William Dewees Third Street West Kingsley School Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School Bert Barbara Myra Jean Petersen Bros Marhuary John Ervin Christy John Christy Elk Run Hileman Gindt Fairview

Elks Seek Home at Lake Okoboji

Des Moines reports Iowa Elks start a campaign to secure a dedicated lodge home at Lake Okoboji similar to Spirit Lake templar site. A state committee will inspect two offered locations as building permits are issued for a furnace on Rieker street with a $2 fee.

ELKS Des Moines PIA Lake Okoboji Templar Spirit Lake Iowa Elks of Elks O. R. Schuitz Rieker Street

Fire alarms answer blaze at Mendelson ready-inwear store

Firemen answered a single call Monday at 12:85 PM to 804 Sycamore Street where a hot water heater belched smoke and soot threatening damage to Mendelson ready-inwear store. Only slight damage occurred. Advertisement lists contact details for Buy wy t Hermann, Miler at 126 Fourth Street and phone 2404.

Sycamore Street Mendelson Ready-In- Wear Fourth Street

Democrats Cheer at Chonge Dinner Hullabaloo

Washington, D. C. June 11. Democratic leaders praised last night’s dinner honoring Jouett Shouse head of the new party headquarters. About 300 leaders attended including 11 of the south’s 22 senators and predicted a more united 1930 congressional campaign under National Chairman John d. Raskob and Shouse. Raskob pledged not to quit and announced Nellie Tayloe Ross and Charles Greathouse additions to leadership while James W. Gerard remained treasurer.

Washington D. C Jouett Shouse South John d. Raskob Shouse Raskob Jefferson Association of District of Columbia National Committee Raskow Congress Representative Burns Tennessee Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Three Year Old Boy Injured by Auto Nashua

Howard Francis Tanty aged 3 son of Mr and Mrs R F Tanty was struck by a car owned and driven by L G Koepke while traversing in Nashua around 8 30 this morning. Koepke en route from California to visit relatives took the boy to a neighbor's home. Breathing was normal late morning but doctors planned further checks for internal injuries and a possible slight concussion of the brain was feared.

Courier Special Service Nashua Howard Francis Tanty R. F. Tanty L. G. Koepke California W. Loepke Maplestreet Waterloo Koepke

Mayor Leach Loses Out in Minneapolis

Maj General George E Leach mayor of Minneapolis for eight years was swept from office in Monday's municipal elections and banker William F Kunze was selected in his place. Nearly complete returns indicated today Kunze won the mayoralty while Republicans contested the Fifth Minnesota congressional seat left vacant by former representative Walter Coleman and resignation of the Minneapolis postmaster.

Minneapolis Minn U.P George E. Leach William F. Kunze Banker Minnesota Walter Coleman

Third Victim of Family Fight Dies

Anna Margaret Fischer, the third victim in a family shooting case, died late last night after being wounded by her husband Policeman Loyal Fischer. Fischer shot himself after killing his sister-in-law Mrs Claude Wilson in Sal Lake City. The family quarrel, rooted in financial difficulties and Fischer's infidelity, preceded the triple incident while doctors had treated Fischer's wife at Mercy hospital.

Davenport Dune Anna Margaret Fischer Loyal Fischer Claude Wilson Sal Lake City Fischer Mercy Hospital Pose

Waterloo Boat & River Improvement plans Fourth of July celebration

The Waterloo Boat and River Improvement association meets tonight at the clubhouse on the west river bank to discuss a fiery Fourth of July river celebration. Secretary Phil Lown notes plans include inspecting subhouse and boat landings. Also listed are marriage licenses for Andrew F. Kenney and Mildred Kemp, Owen D. Gamypb, Merle N. Henk.

Reguar Waterloo Boat & River Improvement Association Phil Lown Subhouse Arid Andrew F. Kenney J’mthrop Mildred Kemp Wenua Nerd Owen D Gamypb Waterloo Merle N. Henk Hudson

Lasche Triumphs in Tourney Play with Hutchison

John Lasche of St Marys defeated Eckles Hutchison of West High 4 and 3 in a quarter final at Sunnyside country club. Ralph Hermon beat Leonard Katkoski to join Lasche in the final, with Dick Graham and Nick Frank winning their morning matches. The final, over 18 holes as needed, is set for tomorrow morning in the Burr Lichty sponsored interscholastic golf championship.

John Lasche St. Mary's Black Hawk County Eckles Hutchison West High School Sunnyside Lasche Ralph Lasche Ralph Hermon West Golf Young Lascher Leonard Katkoski Dick Graham West Yegin East High Nick Frank Rudd Alexander

Distribution to Be New Feature 1930 Census Expansion

The census will widen next year to cover the entire nation and introduce the distribution census as the fifth grand division of the decennial count. It was once a simple population tally by family groups and sex, but now it includes population, occupations, agriculture, irrigation and drainage, manufactures, mines and quarries, and distribution.

Woman Injured as Car Overturns at Dysart Corner

Dysart Iowa June report says Antony Temas a Dysart farmer drove a light coupe into loose gravel at John Kerr corner five miles north of town, skidded, overturned off an embankment. A woman passenger was injured and taken to a local physician for treatment.

Courier Special Service Dysart Here Antony Temas Turner John Kerr Teznay

Des Moines Pilot Aims For Endurance Flight Record

Des Moines Pilot F C Anderson plans to fly next week in a Travelair to challenge the nonstop solo endurance record. He will refuel twice due to airport fuel limits, with a goal to surpass Herbert Fahy’s 326 hours 56 minutes 36 seconds by at least one hour.

Des Moines U.P F C. Anderson Anderson Amfterson Herbert Fahy Los Angeles

MacDonald Visit in US Sought by British Leader

A report says the American administration and people would welcome a visit by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. No official plans exist, though Dawes will brief London on US sentiment. The White House and State Department have seen newspaper notices with interest.

Washington D. C U.P Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain United States State Department White House London Dawes MacDonald

Renewed Attack on Hoover Oil Policy

Colorado Springs June 11. Governor conference yields move to rescind March 12 executive order on public lands as Rocky Mountain states renew attack on Hoover oil policy. Also items include divorce granted to Marguerite Raymond from Wayne Raymond after petition and shared household agreement. Y's Men picnic near Mortissland with Camp A equipment on eve of camping season. Shriners to pass Waterloo over Illinois Central lines at 3:50 pm Wednesday from Los Angeles Imperial Council session. China purge noted as mission survey cites distressing times and anti Christian impact to 2,000 delegates at state convention.

Colorado Springs Colo Rocky Mountain States Hoover Colorado Secretary of the Interior Shriners Cleveland Imperial Council Los Angeles Cal Waterloo Ilnals Centralines China Engle Grove Mmn Rey. J. J. Lee

Temperatures Forecast Amid Unclear Data

Weather notes show unusual figures and fragmented timing for upcoming days. Data indicates high and low ranges with inconsistent wording across the forecast, including a mention of Tuesday with a 11 am reference and a 182 unit value that is unclear.

Special Offer For Gas and Indigestion Relief

Distressed by gas and fullness may feel heart pain and breathing trouble. One teaspoon of Dave's Mentha Pepsin brings quick relief in ten minutes, and the ad promises complete eradication of indigestion with Dave's Months Pepsi elixir, backed by a money back guarantee from retailers.

Dave Robert Daiz

Annapolis visit for Naval Academy cadet family

Mr and Mrs R H Garrison of 124 Alta Vista avenue returned yesterday from Annapolis Maryland where their son Malcolm is a cadet at the Naval academy. Mrs Vinnie Howe who has two sons at the academy Charles and Frederick accompanied the Garrisons and remained for a longer visit. The boys have been assigned to a summer cruise.

Annapolis R. H. Garrison Alta Vista Avenue Malcolm i Naval Academy Vinnie Howe Charles Frederick Annnapolis

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