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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
1
Coroner reports Eva Manley died from blunt force injuries with a pistol found nearby. Witnesses name Claude Hoosman and Le Roy Hawkins among four arrested suspects. inquest resumes with Dolly Crosswhite testifying. Police traced a pawned gun to a prior crime tied to officer W H Wilson.
Grinnell Iowa June 138 delegates from 20 chapters in the Fourteenth Town district of the Eastern Star attended the annual group school Mrs Bessie McMurrey Newton presided Officials included Governor and Mrs John Hammill past worthy grand patron and past worthy matron of the state organization.
Reconstruction of the Hl Manufacturing and Hawkeye Manufacturing plants in Belmond began Monday after a fire of unknown origin partially destroyed them. Insurance covered the losses, with estimates placing damage near 65,000 dollars split about evenly between the two firms.
Earl Peer of the Marshalltown Electric company urged Eiwanleelith members at Hotel Rus Ell-Lamson to patronize home industries and avoid rivals. He cited cooperation as a key to boosting local business and placing Marshalltown on the map, echoing his past presidency of the electric company.
The report details a shooting at the border with Emmet White the border patrolman charged in Henry Virkkula’s death near Little Fork. State prosecutors may retain the case. Minnesota officials argue to keep proceedings in state court despite federal trial openings. The International Falls council also seeks to dismiss Henry Sullivan, a U S customs inspector, with plans to forward to President Hoover.
Edward White, longtime Illinois Central railroad engineer and Waterloo resident, died from injuries after a freight incident. Born in Illinois, he lived in Freeport and Waterloo, led local gun and choirs, and served with the Knights of Columbus and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He married Mary Fahey in 1903 and left five children and his widow. Burial plans await relatives' arrival. funeral arrangements to be announced.
Ben Hackelson, 50, of Sioux Canv Ea died today from injuries after falling 59 feet from a building roof where he worked late yesterday. He had been out of work with ill health and had started a new job Monday. The report notes a sign money bill signed by Gov. Emmerson allowing interest rates over 7 percent on loans over $5,060 secured by collateral.
Readable fragments indicate maximum temperatures ranging from 55 to 94 degrees and minimums overnight into Tuesday may vary. The note mentions temperature values but lacks full context or locations.
Columbus Ohio June 18 authorities predict sensational developments in the hammer slaying of Theora Hix 23 year old co ed as they center inquiry on Marlon J Meyers a former suitor and friend of Dr James H Snook taken from a cell at midnight questioned before the mutilated body Meyers denied knowledge of the slaying while Snook a former university professor remains in custody with his wife Beth Meyers questioned for details about Snook life and meetings authorities cite blood stains on Snook auto a blood suit and ashes containing women’s attire as evidence plus Meyers alibi adjustments and Snook alibi searches
Obituary notices report Blanche Newton Frank dies in Chicago after a stroke at 50, with funeral plans and family connections in Jesup and Waterloo. Katherina Friedl of Waterloo dies after long illness, survived by husband Wenz Friedl and four Waterloo children, with funeral details and churches noted. Daniel Len than, August Larson, and infant Donald LeRoy Clark funeral arrangements described, listing parishes, burial plans, and local family ties.
Richard Casselbarth of Grundy Center was reported to be in fairly good condition Tuesday at Allen Memorial Hospital after injuries from a Saturday evening automobile crash in Reinbeck. He sustained a fractured skull a broken nose and facial cuts.
Staunton Virginia report states the old Wilson birthplace house has been sold to Mary Baldwin College for preservation by the First Presbyterian church in Staunton. The $30,000 sale price marks the building’s transfer from church use to a preserved historic site linked to Woodrow Wilson and his family.
Four pieces of aircraft debris found near Kamilo point Hawaii likely from the Golden Eagle or Miss Doran, two planes from the Oakland to Honolulu Dole flight that vanished with five crew. Identity of most parts uncertain. one stabilizer fragment identified. Goebel won the flight. natives saw flares on Mauna Lai. later search efforts by Frost and others failed.
The report cites Dawes pressing for an early reduction in naval strength and unity in policy as essential to effective disarmament. It notes MacDonald’s Scotland address backing repudiate Anglo-French pact rumors and aligns with expectations of U S Britain talks on peace. Premier MacDonald, in Lossiemouth, describes hoped cooperation with other nations and praise for General Dawes as ambassador.
Frank Swartz at 528 Upton plans a heating plant with TR. Anderson at 408 Oneida remodeling a porch. Frank Alsdorf seeks a sleeping porch at 2008 Fourth East for 230 dollars. Walter W. Miller, 614 Hammond, proposes a one story frame dwelling valued at 4500 dollars. Act. Aplin, 718 Eleventh West, heating plant, King Real at 1212 Independence, heating plant.
Thru traffic on the Litchfield street car line has been resumed following a three week interruption. Construction of a sewer along Fourth street east eased the delay and service is now supplied in the interim by Tabtarbus.
Washington reports say President Hoover may direct prohibition enforcement amid rum running worries along the Canadian border. Lowman and Doran announce tighter arms limits for customs patrols and a probe into recent killings while a Detroit river crackdown shows reduced liquor smuggling. A mishap during a chase led to Arthur Gordon's shooting and a New York seizure of beer ladden vehicles spurs further action.
Mrs. Haskins, confined at Presbyterian hospital after an appendicitis operation, and her husband Sam Haskins, severely injured in a Monday auto crash near Geneseo, Illinois. The sedan plunged into a ditch on route No. 7 six miles west of Geneseo. He sustained facial and jaw injuries.
Three large bound daybooks in the Waterloo Lumber company window at 318 Fourth Street East trace the firm's 43 year history from 1886 to 1923. The longstanding Arm name began as Jackson & Brown. Warren Brown has long served as president.
Sheriff H. T. Wagner emerged from a hernia operation in good condition at Allen Memorial Hospital. The 20 minute procedure, performed this morning, relieved a hernia he has endured for years as he chose surgery while healthy.
Thelma Harrington of 380 Fifth Street West was slightly bruised when a street car she rode with three boys was struck by a car driven by Mrs. J. M. Wood of 18 Grant Avenue Monday night at 8 39 on Fifth Street.
Ames Iowa June 18 AP eight high school coaches attend the first annual short course for athletic instructors at Town State college over two weeks they will study theory and practice of sports. One killed in wreck at Mendota Minnesota involved Omaha passenger train derailment near here with several lightly injured and passengers shaken up.
Oskaloosa Iowa June 18 D English 61 in a local hospital recovering from injuries after falling off a bridge at Lenoxville yesterday. He sustained a broken hip and other injuries as a result of the accident.
The six-year-old Junior Kezar, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Kezar, enjoyed his first fishing catch yesterday on the Black Hawk. While unsure of the scene he pressed on as the bobber disappeared and his father assisted, landing a about two pound catfish.
On Tuesday the House meets at noon while the Senate considers an amendment to governing executive sessions. Senate finance subcommittees continue tariff bill hearings. Congress passed 151.5 million dollars for the Federal Farm Board. The Senate defeated a Borah resolution on restricting the finance committee in tariff revision and adopted a recess until August 10 to wait on tariff action. Senator Brookhart of Iowa proposed stripping rediscount power from the Federal Reserve Board. Senator Norris of Nebraska proposed an export debenture plan as a tariff bill amendment. A resolution criticizing the presence of a Black representative’s wife at a White House tea drew protests and was withdrawn.
Tony Gelert, sentenced to life in Anamosa after a statutory case, will be freed on parole tomorrow after a sentence reduction to 30 years. He will not leave the prison as a prisoner but as a free employee in charge of the prison machine shops, under the parole to C. M. Schaf er. The 1918 sensational trial featured a judge, county attorney, and prosecuting witness all urging commutation and parole.
Fort Dodge hosts the Iowa Spanish War Veterans convention as Marshalltown and Dubuque vie to entertain the 1930 encampment. Mayors Andelfinger of Dubuque and Larson of Marshalltown led campaigns with site decision set for Wednesday. Officers nominated include J. H. Parmerson Des Moines Edward Gashel Mason City and M B Andelsinger Dubuque senior vice commander. William Bird Fort Dodge and F O Wheeler Boone junior vice commander.
George E. Pike urged the Optimists at Hotel President to uphold laws as a duty and privilege, stressing obedience as the right attitude toward a constitutional government. Includes a brief, unclear line about marriage licenses and names, with fragments of text.
Paris June 18 The crew of the Yellow Bird trans Atlantic monoplane will be received by the chamber of deputies senate and Hotel de Ville tomorrow to receive France s highest honors The air minister recommended Jean Assolant Rene Le Fevre and Armeno Lotti for the Legion of Honor while Arthur Schreiber the Portland youth who stowed away received no recognition He was snubbed at receptions and ignored by officials and embassies as he sought compensation for his role.
Paris June 16 The Aramuel ian gallery hosts a men only exhibit of male fashion concepts. Artists present satiny breeches, bright colors, and hoop skirt inspired silhouettes while visitors react with amusement. Some works feature trousers or breeches that mimic hoop-skirts, with public interest and bemused reactions from both women and men.
Sofia June 18. Finance Minister M Moloff advocates drastic cuts in government staff to trim the annual budget of Bulgaria. The 7 000 000 000 leva budget faces resistance as departments balk at sacrificing their own. The army seeks conscription restoration while peasant soldiers tire of long service and low pay. The budget totals about $50,559,000 with public debt and war reparations driving costs.
Washington June 16 AP The House approved a Senate recess from tomorrow to Aug 19 and voted to recess until Sept 23. The action hinges on Senate consent as the constitution requires both chambers to agree for a recess beyond three days.
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