Prof Snook Held in Hix Case Past Life Details Emerged
Columbus June 19 Dr James Snook former Ohio State professor linked to the Thoora Hix murder case admitted relations with the victim and Meyers a former suitor He described the slain co eds associations and noted narcotics rumors federal probes continue as Snook remains jailed in the investigation Meyers also held by county prosecutors in the case
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Columbus
Marion T. Meyers
John J. Chester, Jr
James We. Snook
James Snook
Theors Hix
Ohio State University Coed
Snook
Marlon T. Meyers
University Horticultural Experimental Staff
Meyers
Investi Gilnn
Waterloo Firms Help Drive Regional Export Boom
EE Nanette of commerce supervision notes that 1928 foreign trade figures reflect thru bills of lading and include goods produced elsewhere. Waterloo's 1928 total rose from 1927 but fell $1,423,491 short of the 1926 high of $33,728,728, indicating substantial but uneven growth in exports aided by local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE Nanette Ee Commerce
Inwa
Deadly floods sweep African district. 15,000 take refuge
Reports from Silchar Assam Cameroons say heavy monsoon rains caused unprecedented floods. Hundreds are killed and 90 percent of cattle destroyed. Half the houses washed away. town submerged except for cantonment. About 15,000 people seek refuge.
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Silchar
Assam
Cameroons
West Equatorial Africa
Waterloo adds four families in net population gain
Waterloo Hotel Merchants association records show a net increase of four families moving in last week. Sixteen families and individuals relocated to the city, while twelve left. New residents listed include Reeves, Foster, Kadson, Perman, Terry, and several others living in apartments and houses around Oak Lawn, Jefferson, Third West, and Brockwell areas. Building permits show heating plants, porches, and garages planned for multiple streets. Caskets on display noted for the Town Funeral Directors convention opening in Des Moines.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Hetell Merchants Association
W. L. Reeves
Oak Lawn
George BE
Foster
Franklin
Alfred Kadson
Jefferson
Leo Perman
Third Wrest
Walter Terry
Thermoson East
Henry Grede
Beerh
D. J. Reedy
Saxon J. Klopper
Brockswell Armspartments
G. L. Riedesai
Dawson
Clarence Clump
Falls
Vernon Borland
Third West
Paul Mickey
Brockwell Armas
M. O. Butler
Berteh
George Darlingwn
Stockwell Ars
H.W. Dickman
Grant
James C. Lund
Campbell
Aged Man Starves to Death to Keep Pride
Chicago on June 19. John Nelson, 70, died of starvation after refusing to enter a grocery store to beg for food. Once at Lake Forest infirmary, he fled months ago to avoid burdening others and registered at a south side hotel. Friends say his pride led to his decline and death at St. Bernard Hospital.
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Chicago
John Nelson
St. Bern
Poller
Lake Forest Infirmary
South Aide
Predicts Farmer Relief Operative for Fall Crops
President Hoover will name the federal farm board to aid crop stabilization. The board will include the secretary of agriculture and eight members from various commodity areas. It will, when funded, authorize cooperative associations to handle crops and stabilize prices, starting with a July 1 organization date.
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Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Temperatures and forecast details in brief notice
Weather brief lists temperatures and daily outlook with scattered values. Mentions Tuesday and Wednesday with highs around 91 degrees and warnings of heat, unclear phrasing suggests a clipped local forecast for the period.
Detroiter rum runners kidnap newspaper photographer
Horace Wild a 45 year old Border Cities Star photographer was kidnapped by a group of rum runners while cruising the Detroit River near Amherstburg. He and his son Noel were forced from their boat, the camera hidden, then released after threats and searches. Police pursue unnamed suspects.
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Windsor
Ont
Loriny
Horace Wild
Border Cities Star
Noel
Detroit
Amherstburg
Wild
Star
Detroterum Canhers
United States
Arti Moss
Depositor Ends Life When Bank Fails
Arthur June 19. Depression over a bank failure led to the suicide of Mrs G E Clifford 60, a heavy depositor with her husband. She drowned herself in the cistern at their home and was said to be in ill health. She leaves a husband and four children.
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Arthur, Ta
G. E. Clifford
Police Chief Sloppy to Contest Ouster Proceedings
Clinton Mississippi June 19. Police Chief James Sloppy announced he will fight ouster proceedings brought by Attorney General John Fletcher. Sloppy said he has retained Clinton attorney J Purcell to represent him in the ouster battle.
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Clinton
Nsi
James Sloppy
John Fletcher
Sloppy
J. §. Purcell
Real estate's value not only factor in loans
W. H. Brunn president of Waterloo Building & Loan told Waterloo Real Estate board at Black's tearoom meeting that loan decisions hinge on factors beyond property value. He cited property character, intended use, borrower identity, payment plan, and ability to meet obligations promptly.
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Brunn
W. H. Brunn
Waterloo Building & Loan Association
Waterloo Real Estate Board
Black
Mortuary notices for Carmen Spiro and others in Waterinn
Carmen Spiro 41 of 816 Dane street died 10 p m yesterday following childbirth with the child dying a day later. Surviving husband eight children born in Italy and now in Waterinn. Body at O Keefe Towne mortuary. Warren E Shirley 35 died 2 30 p m yesterday at parents home 208 French street after long illness. Born March 8 1862 in Fonda Pa. Lived in Waterinn since age seven. Surviving parents two brothers and a sister. Body at Kisner funeral home. Mrs James Carroll 78 arrived Waterinn from Boston Mass at 7 55 a m today taken to O Keefe Towne mortuary. Funeral 9 a m Friday from St Josephs Church. Mrs Carroll mother of 18 children eight surviving. Mrs Wenzl Friedl 609 Commercial street dies in hospital yesterday. Funeral Thursday 8 a m Sacred Heart Church Calvary. Rosary society to meet tonight for prayer.
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Carmen Spiro
Dane Street
Pseudonia
Spiro
Italy
America
James Parigoras
Logan Avenue
Carl
California
Josephine
Katherine
Joseph
Francis
Rose
Mildred
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Warren FE. Shirley
Warren E. Shirley
Wendel
Elvin
Laura
Kisiner Funeral Home
James Carrol
James Carrall
John R. Fitzgerald
Timon Shoe Repair Shop
Aerivedt
Boston
Atass
St Joseph's — Crakhalic Church
J. M. Moll
Calvary
Carroll
Waterinn
Wenzl Friedl
Serviers
Wenz! Friedl
Commercial Street
Sacred Heart Cathalte Church
In Calvary
Sacred Heart Rosary Taciety
Home For Prayer
Painted Manhattan Purchase Not As Historians Portray
Reginald Pelham Bolton of the Museum of the American Indian argues that popular depictions of Manhattan Island’s 1626 purchase are at odds with known history. He notes artists show a landing scene and gifts like books and a crucifix, while records indicate Walloon refugees and early settlers interacted with local natives with fortified homes and trade.
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York
Manhattan Island
Reginald Pelham Bolton
Museum of the American Indian
Heye Foundation
New York Times
Pieter Minuit
Museum
New York City
Guarantee & Trust Co
Lamb
Flanders
Holland
Werpoes
Collect Pond
Pearl Street
Whitehall
Broad Streets
Brooklyn
Custom House
Huyrek
Sebastian Krol
Minuit
Minnuit
Hayek
Minuitar
Suchen
Meljeterina
Bargain of 1626 Between Dutch and Canarsee Natives
A late summer 1626 meeting near our Bowling Green reportedly finalized a deal in which goods valued around 60 guilders were exchanged for sachems marks on parchment. Native Weckquaesgerk opposed the sale, while the Canarsee group agreed, with exchange items likely including steel knives, hoes, kettles, needles, homespun coats, stockings, and perhaps rum.
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Muer
Seyséys
Bowling Green
Uttle
Koopman
Harlem
Washington Heights
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Iowa Towns
List of individuals from Waterloo Albia Dubuque Shenandoah and other towns receiving marriage licenses. Names include Mildred Richardson George Hannum Winifred Hixenbough Paul Roehl Hetta Ermine Herman Melhost Minnie Musch Edmund Unger Lola Honaker with dates in late February and mid February.
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Peter Sehraitz
Watering
Wena Mildred Richardson
Ceorge A. Hannum
Albia
Winifred Hixenbough
Paul John Roehl
Dubuque
Ermine Hetta
Waterloo
Herman Melhost
Tripoli
Minnie Musch
Raymond Oo
Edmund D. Unger
Shenandoah
Lola FL Honaker
Boston Man Heads Osteopathic Assn At National Convention
Dr. George A. MacDonald of Boston was unanimously elected president of the American Osteopathic Association at the annual convention in Des Moines. New officers include Dr. Warren B. Davis as first vice president and Dr. Elizabeth Broach as second vice president. Trustees named are Dr. V. W. Purdy Dr. Y. Yowell Dr. R. G. McCaughan Dr. J. Ivan Dufur and Dr. Canada Wendell. Dr. Howard E. Lamb to the board for one year replacing Davis after his election. Philadelphia awarded the 1930 convention.
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Des Moines
U.ri
George A. MacDonald
Boston
Mass
American Osteopathic Association
Warren B. Davis
Long Beach
Cal
Elizabeth Broach
Atlanta
Elmer T. Phiels
Birmingham
Eng
Vv. OW. Purdy
Milwaukee
Wis
Y. Yowell
Chattanooga
Tenn
R. GC. MrCaughan
Kokomo
Ind
J. Ivan Dufur
Philadelphia
Canada Wendell
Peoria
Ill
Howard E. Lamb
Denver
Colo
Philadelpha
Payi Mutuels Lose Again in Florida Legislature
Florida House defeats parimutuel legalization bill for horse racing for the second time this session. Vote stands 89 to 23 as lawmakers block attempts to restore betting on races statewide. Nearby item notes Dubuque store burglary with multiple garments stolen valued at hundreds. Local police report details unclear.
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Tallahassee
Flotida
House of Representatives
Florida
Dubuque
Western Cost Company
Central Avenue
John W. Clellis
Mrs. C. A. Marsh Leaves Hospital for Summer Home
Mrs. C. A. Marsh departed Allen Memorial Hospital on Wednesday and headed to her summer home near Jesup after a six week hospital stay for post operative recovery.
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C. A. Marah
Allen Memorial Hospital
Jesup
Heat Wave Hits New York As City Warns On Water
The eastern states endure a six day heat wave with temperatures one to seven degrees above yesterday. Newark reports six deaths and urges water conservation as the city braces for higher readings. New York City records 80 at 7 am amid the heat, with hotter conditions expected.
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Associated Press
New York
New York City
New Jersey
Newark
No Charge Filed In Negro Killing Case
A coroner jury ruled Eva Maniey, 19, killed at 117 Oneida Street with a heavy blunt instrument, met a violent death. County Attorney Gwynne said the case is under advisement and no charges have been filed. Claude Hoorman, her former lover, remained jailed as the body was sent to Fort Dodge for burial.
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Eva Maniey
Oneida Street
J. W. Gwynne
Claude Hoorman
Fort Dodge
Fear for Town After Earthquakes in New Zealand
In Wellington on June 19 a series of severe earthquakes struck Murchison and Takaka counties, wounding Lyell with 2000 residents reported greatly damaged and news from the town blocked. Air sightings failed due to poor visibility and all access routes were cut. Westport reported continued minor shocks and a damaged post office despite four severe tremors overnight.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Murchison
Takaka
Lyell
Westport
Rep Green Florida Bars White House Social Ties
Rep R W Green of Florida vows to skip White House social functions during Hoover era after Mrs Hoover hosted tea for Mrs Oscar De Priest The protest notes social equality efforts breach of amity in the south and white opposition to such moves Also Rep J C Shaffer of Virginia declines June 21 reception to De Priest amid racial tensions and political disputes.
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Washington, D. C
R. W. Green
Florida
Tally
White House
Hoover
Oscar de Priest
Illinois
J.C. Shaffer
Virginia
Loday
de Priest
Minister Seeks 40 Year Promise to Dying Parishioner
In Cedar Rapids Iowa a St. Louis minister Rev. John C. Rapp works to fulfill a pledge made in 1889 to Kathryn Hansen, who died in Solan Ta. He promised to care for her two young daughters then aged 2 and 3. The elder sister has died. the younger, Anna Hansen now 48, is being sought with help from Postmaster Frank Halin.
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Decatur
Til
St. Louis
Frank Haln
Anna Hansen
Davenport
Anna
Kansan Elected Grand Venerable of Veiled Prophets
Pi W J Cartlidge of Topeka was elected grand venerable prophet at the 1590 conclave in Tadsarapolis. Eawin W Libbey of Washington becomes grand monarch, succeeding John A Dethrick of Brooklyn. Libbey is active in Masonic and civic affairs and serves on the Red Cross committee.
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Rock Island
W. J. Cartlidge
Topeka
Kati
Tadsarapolis
Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets
International Organization
Eawin W. Libbey
Washington, D. C
John A. Dethrick
Brooklyn
Libbey
Washington
National Red Cross
Konjola Gave Only Relief I Ever Found
A Waterloo advertisement extols Konjola as the cure for stomach, kidney, and bowel troubles, touting 32 ingredients and claims of direct root relief. The Konjola Man at Wangler Brothers Drug Store and at 229 Bass Fourth Street explains its merits with testimonials from Mrs. IL Hinkle and others.
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IL Cj Hinkle
West Eighth
Waterloo
Koniéth
Koniela
Ikoniela
Tom
Konjola
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Alm
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YWGA
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J. OM. Bearles
Brocksus
Kentiwomh Road
P. Wilson
Lupton Street
LL. Guyrr
Oskland Street
Glenn Johnson
Wer Etters
George Lingelbach
Brees
R. CG
Ind Pendence Avenue
Patare
Mery Shadman
Birmaingham Street
Dwallliz
Smucxer
Vine Scree
Tate
Edison
Y Thomas A. Dolleen
Razy Hale
Bearty
Fort Mayors
Fla
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Mme Inna Ridlway & Light On
Rodeo
Benton
Joe Boneshirt
Alfrid Boneshirt
Valentine
Neb
Kiled
Charles Henson
Garmat
Aig
Meria
Tawan
Pagea City
Oxin
Dupe
Ronald Anderson
Sanshor Wiund Owas
Hamer
Spain
Edwin Gcarewe
Center
Hollywood
Mary Aiken
Highland Park
Carle Aiken
Carewes
Carewe
Manhattan Isle
Babe
Big Bam
Annapolis
Boeg Pardon
Crab
Herman Babe Ruth
Harry Molnar
Osteopathic Assn
Payi-Mutuels
Rep. Green
G. W. Weod
H. H. Olmstead
Z. Robb
Tim Fiyne
Logandale Heights
Robb
Hate
Orvis
Walter P .Tenser
Olmstead
Prospect
Lester W. Miller
Kansan
Bronjola
TNS
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