Russians invade Chinese Manchuria amid outraged reports
London dispatch says Soviet forces crossed the Siberian border and set up outposts in western Manchuria in retaliation for Chinese raids on Russian consulates in Harbin and other cities. Chang Hsueh-liang appeals to Nanking as troops mobilize and outposts surround consulates near Manchuria. Moscow denies the London dispatch.
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London
Peking
China
Daily Express Today
RusSia
Siberian
Manchuria
Trans-Siberian
Chang Hsueh- Liang
Afanchuria
Chung Tso-Lin
Nanking
Harbin
Express
Kuomintang
Khallar
Manchouli
Algun
Hellunklang
Amur
Blagoveschchens
Kirin
Fengilen
Khailar
Muikden
Datren
Mongolia
Siberia
Moscow
Manchuriam
Grand Slam Now Waterloo Hosts Bridge Studio
Waterloo adopts a bridge studio model as D. D. Sheldon Bridge Studio opens in the Hotel Russell Lamson. Courses include beginner average and advanced contract bridge with letters from F. Burmaster of Minneapolis and several local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
F. ©. Burmaster
Minneapolis
Northwestern Whist Association
Lient,Guy
Arch W. McParvnne
B. F. Swisher
Alfred Bongley
W. WV. Bibert
Blonde Priestess Awaits Cultist’s Resurrection
Seattle reports a blonde priestess of the Seventh Elect Church of Israel mourns at the bier of Daniel Salat 84 leader of the group believed dead. Bearded followers guard the body as health officials consider legal steps amid hopes of resurrection after a weeks disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Seventh Elect Church of Israel
Daniel Salat
Salat
Joshua Yih
Denver Chiltist
Salat Group
Unidentified Man Pulled From Iowa River Near Iowa City
A 65 year old man was found by two boys in the Iowa River near Iowa City. Coroner Maresh suspects accidental drowning as the cause, with a scalp wound behind the left ear. The body was held as authorities investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Iowa River
Iowa City
Iaf
George Maresh
Shooting death of Henry Virkula by customs guard at International Falls
Henry Virkula a 41 year old Big Falls confectioner was shot and killed when federal customs patrolmen fired on his automobile near International Falls Minnesota last Saturday. The case centers on Emmet J White a customs agent whose actions are described as within legal authority by officials. County attorney David Hurlburt plans murder not manslaughter charges and seeks to transfer to federal court if indicted. A special grand jury is to be asked for.
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Henry Vircula
Big Falls
Altan
International Falls
Minn
Virkula
White
Washington, D. GC
INS
Henry Virkula
Emmet J. White
Seymour Lowman
Minnesota
Lowman
United States Court
Vane i
David Hurlburt
Kooehieh
Tne
Emmet Id. White
Hurlburt
Whitr
Ssi
Jaisa
Silver City
N. M
J. J. Thompson
Ife
Doran Lin Washington
Thomssen
Thompson
Altho Far
Plane Stowaway Flipped Coin for Great Adventure
The report recounts Schreiber and Clark aboard the Yellow Bird as passengers tried a risky takeoff, with Schreiber allegedly stowing away after winning a coin toss. A note from Schreiber to his parents describes his solo plan to cross to the Airship Green Flash and signals hopeful contact from Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Schreiber
Tap
Abe
Rome
Gove
Arthur
Girl who worked to pay for college dies after short illness
Thelma Brewerton, who spent years as a dormitory helper, hotel worker, candy clerk, and student earning a degree at the University of Chicago, died after missing one hour of credit prevented graduation. Her heart tragedy followed a walk on the Indiana dunes, with authorities citing heart trouble and exertion as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
i/Pj
Thelma Brewerton
Diplomatie
Clarence
University of Chicago
Thelma Brewetto
University
Turstay
Thema
Dontara
Indiana
Booze Runner Fined Four Hundred At Parkersburg
Parkersburg court fined Miller four hundred dollars and costs after a guilty plea on liquor transportation charges. Attorney Meyers defended Miller as he faced charges stemming from alleged bootlegging runs from Plnga to Sioux Falls. Car confiscation was also sought by Bremer County Attorney Tara Hagerman. The case was postponed as receivership petition hearings were delayed until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Meyers
Black Hawk Saunty Har Association
Parkersburg
al Miler
Slauc
Wesnl
Quer
Miller
Mason Pe Waverly
M. FP
Edwards
Parkershore
Plrnga
Sioux Falls
Tara Hagerman
Bremer County
Marriage Licenses in Waterloo and Surrounding Areas
Listing of marriage licenses including G. A. Arthand, Waterloo. Marcus Veerex, Waterloo. Harald Smith, Waterloo. Earth Sesho, Waterloo. Waterine licensee. Details appear in local notices of civil registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Arthand
Waterloa
Marcard Veehrex
Harald Smith
WaterInn
Earth Sesho
Watrrine
Funeral for Frank F. Smith in Waterloo Iowa
Frank F. Smith 56 of Waterloo died recently after an operation in Rochester Minnesota. Service set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Tastner chapel with Young pastor officiating. Born August 12 1872 in Edgewood Iowa he married Daisy Zokhurg and left two children Gerald in Cherokee and Mrs W Law in Chicago. He moved to Waterloo 22 years ago and ran a grocery store at 720 Bette. Edward Seigel former Waterloo resident died June 2 in Lindsay California of stomach cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Smith
Smith
Rochester
Minn
Tastner Chapel
Farthur Young
Furst Methodist Episcopal Shareh
Almwone
Edgewood
Milks
Daisy Zokhurg
Gerald Smith
W. Law
Chicago
Waterloo
Bern
Bette Raver
Edward Seigel
W. B. Chapman
Linnsfest
Edward Seipel
Lindsay
Cal
Steel Growth to Erect 200000 Gallon Oil Tank in Waterloo
Chicago Bridge & Iron Works crew will arrive in Waterloo to construct a large oil storage tank for Town Public Service Company. The 200000 gallon capacity tank, 34 feet in diameter and 38 feet high with an umbrella roof, will replace old river tanks near the gas works on Elventh Street East. Feath er, Wweaale of the Chicago firm will supervise the project after council approval last Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bridge & Iron Works
Waterloo
Town Public Service Company
Elaventh Street
Feather
Wweaale
Bathing Beach Set to Open on Cedar River Park Sunday
The municipal bathing beach at Cedar River park will open Sunday at 1 PM if weather permits. Park commissioner A G Sherwood says the area will be supervised by custodian William Hoffman and matron Mrs Pearl Ellis with lifeguard applications under review. The facility will operate daily from 1 to 8 PM during the season and benefits from recent sand deposits improving shallow water for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River Park
A. G. Sherwood
William Hoffman
Pearl Ellis
Ufe
Allan and Other Y. M. C. A. Officers Are All Re-Elected
Clyde D. Allan manager of Standard Paint & Glass Co was reelected president of the Y M C A at a regular board meeting in Hotel Russell Lamson. All other officers were also reelected including R K Garrison vice president Dr J H Butts recording secretary Ralph E H Miller treasurer Kim Stewart Dr E B Stevenson and C T Wilson trustees with terms coming in 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde D. Allan
Standard Paint & Glass Go
Russell Lamson
Follews
R. RK. Garrison
J. H. Butts
Ralph EH. Miller
Kim Stewart
EB. F. Stevenson
C. T. Wilson
Harnessmakers Pick Capital for Meeting
Harnessmakers from Des Moines and across the state will return to Des Moines for their annual convention next year after the closing session. Waterlon was the only other city bidding for the year. C. Hoth Sumner and G C B Trukken Newell were reelected president and vice president. Frank Poescheldt Manilla and John S Schwaner Winterset were rehired as secretary and treasurer for the twelfth time. Executive board members were re elected: C G A Bickholm Charin s City PJ Haveey Gertlwein and Edward Hueless Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterlon
C. Hoth
Sumner
Trukken
Newell
Frank Poescheldt
Manilla
John 5. Schwaner
Winterset
CGA
Bickholn
Charins City
Haveey
Gerlwein
Edward Hueless
E F Wise Celebrates Eighty-Eighth Birthday
Civil war veteran and retired supervisor E F Wise celebrates his eightieth eighth birthday with a family dinner at 624 Kimball aging. His daughter Mrs E F Stevenson and Dr Stevenson host the event with local attendees in Waterloo after a long career with the Miners Central railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Arprond Street
Miners Central Railroad
E. F. Stevenson
Dr Stevenson
Kimball Ageing
Dick) Rieckinger
Chilgquin. Ore
Mr. Wise
Waterloo
Ire Shiois Central
Canan and Rapins Mant Arrested on Desertion Charge
Deputy Sheriff Harry Allen reports arrest of Canan and Rapins Mant on a charge of deserting their wives. An officer from Cedar Rapids arrived in Waterloo to take Scasner back to Cedar Rapids.
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Canan
Rapins Mant
INS
Harry Allen
V. Seooner
Linn Ratinty eMerals
Cedar Replias
Waterloo
Scasner
Cedar Rapids
Pretty Baby Became Rochester Jubilee Queen Sixteen Years Ago
Miss Arlene Town, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Town, led Rochester Minns diamond jubilee coronation with 192 950 votes. A former Waterloo resident born June 4, 1911 she later moved to Rochester and held senior class offices and multiple clubs roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Town
Brunet
James E. Town
Wacertoo
Rochester
Minn
Miss Town
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Mr. Town
Gates Business College
Hearts
Rochester High School
Rochester College Woman's Club
Girl's Service Club
Delta Epsilon Alpha
Virglnia Carter
J. T. Lemman
Sioux City Wins 1930 Labor Federation Convention
Sioux City was chosen as the site for the 1930 Iowa State Federation of Labor session after a spirited contest with Ottumwa. Four executive board members were elected: J. J. Brown from Dubuque a press man D. J. Withans from Cedar Rapids a plumber Marin Van Der Meuten from Des Moines a miner and Williams Griebling from Mason City a carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Sioux City
Ottoma
J. J. Brown
Dubuque
D. J. Withans
Cedar Rapids
Marin van der Meuten
Tes Moines
Miner
Williams
Griebling
Mason City
Carpenter
Jury Frees Girl Who Slew Hugger
Eva Coffer a mountain girl was acquitted of murder in Chattanooga after a quick jury verdict. The case followed the killing of Lee Atchley when he tried to hug her with a wagon spoke. Courthouse crowd cheered as the verdict was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Eva Coffer
Lee Atchley
Superior Court
Carter
Attorney
London Shocked as Wales Not Invited to Ingrid’s Dance
London gossip says the Prince of Wales will not attend the ball at the Swedish legation in honor of Princess Ingrid of Sweden. Only Prince George was reportedly invited and cannot attend, while engagement rumors about the Swedish royal children fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Legation
Snetid
Sweden
Prince George
Yellow Bird Fuel Runs Low Nearing Coast of Portugal
Aviation experts express doubt the Yellow Bird can reach the coast with 42 hours of fuel aboard. If the plane must divert to the Azores for fuel, landing there would be anticipated. Madame Lotti waits nervously for news of Armenn Lotti, the radio operator, with family present.
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Yellow Bird
Portugal
Citiren
Theo
Dean
Filern
Madame Lotti
Armenn Lotti
Torch Slayer Is Sentenced to Die
Benny Colin Campbell, 61, was sentenced to the electric chair for the murder of his wife Mildred Mowry in Filzaheta New Mexico. Convicted of murder in the first degree after a four hour jury deliberation, he faces death the week of July 15. Campbell formerly earned about $25 000 annually as an advertising man. his wife Reselva Campbell fainted as he was led away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filzaheta
Benny Colin Campbell
Higaimist
Armear Towan
Mildred Mowry
Ehac
Clarence EB. Case
Campbell
Mrs. Reselva
Ipad
Police Notes On Daytime Car Theft And Hog Complaint
Police reports show dayriders used Oscar Blegert’s car at 495 Oak Lawn Avenue from about 1:30 Thursday night to shortly before 3:00 Friday morning. The car was stolen from Fourth Street and recovered on Park Avenue. Police were dispatched to 408 Jefferson Street after Mrs. G B Wilcox reported hogs in her garden and requested corralling and owner responsibility. Four motorists reported ties stolen in the 24 hour period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Blegert
Oak Lawn Avenue
Acc
Fourth Street
Fark Avenue
Jefferson Strow
G. B. Wilcox
Freedom of the seas tops Hoover talks with Ramsay and MacDonald
Washington June 14. The freedom of the seas is expected to be a major topic when Ramsay MacDonald meets President Hoover in the United States. Diplomats see naval limitation and hemispheric division as key elements, with Britain and the United States each guarding its sphere. A four power Pacific arrangement from 1921 remains in effect unless formally abrogated. Des Moines reported Sidney Capie, 68, died from injuries after being gored by a bull at the Des Moines Packing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Ramsay
MacDonald
Hoover
United States
Senate
Europe
Austen Chamberlain
London
Do Minton
Congress
Washington
Great Titani
Great Britain
Atlantic Ocean
U. S
England
Esher
Africa
League of Nations
Pacific
Japan
France
Des Moines
Sidney Capie
Des Moines Packing Company
Bray Takes His String of Horses to Canada
William Bray of 7121/2 Sycamore street sells two of his best saddle colts and travels to Canada to race his remaining four horses after success in Omaha Nebraska races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Canada
William Bray
Sycamore Street
Omaha
Neb
Hare
Model Juror Faces 38 Prison Terms in Racketeering Case
A former Waterloo figure described as about 25, six feet tall and slender with blue eyes faces 38 prison terms tied to racketeering charges. Charles City authorities seek further information on prosecution timing and bail, while Waterloo forces vow to continue the case once debts to justice are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Waterloo
Chariss
Blackmer
Simple Services Mark Funeral of Mrs Harriett Cobb
Funeral services for Mrs Harriett A Cobb Waterloo pioneer and Revolutionary War descendant were held at 2 p m in Kistner chapel. Rev J Richmond Morgan led a brief service. burial followed at Elmwood cemetery. Attendees included friends and neighbors. pallbearers were listed. She died Wednesday night at 410 Park Avenue West at age 88 after residing here since 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett A. Cobb
Waterloo
J. Richmond Morgan
First Congregational Church
Kistner Chapel
Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery. Pompaters Were Fl, Northey. Uv, G. Hartman, G. J. Ness
O. O. Hummel
J. E. Bragdon
John Swift
Cobb
Pak Avenue West
Be Aristocrat Not Snob Advises Luther Gle Wright Grads
June 14 Tronwood Michigan Dr. James Coons president of Iowa Wesleyan College urged 169 Luther Gle Wright High School graduates to be aristocrats not snobs. He spoke about true aristocracy and urged graduates to choose character over social snobbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tronwood
Mich
Luther Gle. Wright High School
James
Coons
Iowa Wesleyan College
Goons
Mrs. Hoover Study of Chinese Language in Peking
Mrs. Hoover, wife of Herbert Hoover, arrived in Peking and sought a Chinese teacher. She reportedly studied one hour daily for eight months with Chuan Yuen-Tung, who recalled her as his best pupil and recalled her dedication. The interview, in Chuan’s Peking home, highlighted her early interest in language before securing housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Hoerbert Hoover
Ching Fa
Nny Atrs
Hoover
Push
Chuan
Peter
Yale
Hoover Tank
Eran
China
Wold
Wil Son
Hu Tai Tai
Tai Tai
Hu Tal
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Frontier
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Blix
Huang-Shi-Hihan
Godfrey Colbein
Baltimore
Clement Sieheld
Dunkirk
N Oe
Walter Coveyou
Petoskey
Fiona
Wee
Weraln Iraring
Plo Fm Gisemoe Reiirk Fy
Des Moines Heraie
Allan
Palmita
Tronenso
Grafica
E. F. Wise
Florida
Paris
Potter d’Orsey Palomer
Potter Palmer
Drs. Palmer
Eleanor Goldsmith
Serasote
Fla
Palmer
Fesher
Palm Geach
Nettle Seeman
Jesup
Presbyterian Hospital
Wales
Ingrid
Torch Slayer
Harriett Cobb
Tientsin
Hu Tat Tal
Herbert Hoavey
Chuang Yueh-lung
Lves
Peplig
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