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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

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Boston Men Grilled in Marlow Murder Investigation

New York June 28 The Grover Whalen inquiry into Broad way racketeer Frank Marlow led to the questioning of about 20 suspects many being released at dawn The Boston figures include Dan Carroll Eddie Mack Charles Solomon and Chink Solomon who were questioned for hours and released Mack intends to sue the city for damages The case centers on Marlow who was abducted from a restaurant and dumped near a cemetery in Flushing Long Island amid a fight involving Jim Maloney's camp and Boston associates.

New York Grover Whalen Frank Marlow Kindelley Boston Dan Carroll Eddie Mack Boston Stadium Charles Solomon Mack Yankee Stadium Marlow Flushing Long Island Carroll Jim Maloney

Tragic Fog Flight Ends In Fatal Plane Crash

At Roosevelt Field Long Island two planes in fog battled a race for a new endurance record. One plane crashed into a tree at dawn killing Jack Ashcraft while Viola Gentry was severely injured and Bill Ulbrich, a friend, was left distraught awaiting news from the hospital.

Roosevelt Field Sage Ae Long Island Martin Jensen William Ulbrich Viola Gentry Jack Ashcraft Ashcraft- Gentry Ashcraft Miss Gentry Bill Ulbrich Ulbrich Jensens The Feld Brick

Court's Cigaret Sale Set July 49

Court records show a sale of 17 000 cigarettes seized under a court order by Judge Geo J Sager. Bailiff George M Exsex set the sale date for July 49 after state agents confiscated the cigarettes from William Fire following a freight car incident near Wharloo Crigting.

George M. Exsex Geo. J. Sager Wiliam Fire Aarge Chickes Grea Western Railroad Wharloo Crigting

Borah letters called magic wands for travel in Russia

Washington June 28 Americans travelling on business or scientific missions found Borah letters highly valuable for moving through the Soviet Union. Signed “Wm E Borah” and issued to trusted individuals, the letters helped with passport issues, border entry, and even releases from detention, with several travelers recounting dramatic uses including access and freed delays.

Washington, D. C Russa William E. Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee Soviet Union Russia Paris Berlin Wm. EB. Borah Taft House of Representatives William Howard Taft United States Boreh Moran William J. Morden American Museum of Natural History

Temperatures Forecast With Erratic Readings

Fragmented OCR notes suggest a temperature forecast with values for Thursday and Friday. The readable items include maximum Thursday 0.45 and minimum Thursday night, with unclear Friday figures and garbled text. No coherent locations or events are identifiable.

Rival Pros Tie for Lead in National Open Halfway Mark

Gene Sarazen of New York and Al Espinosa of Chicago shared the 36 hole lead at 142 two under par at Winged Foot Mamaroneck NY. Jones started late but posted 69 to stay in contention as Walter Hagen stumbled with a 61 and Johnny Farrell faded after an 84. Densmore Shute stood close at even par with a 71 after 73 yesterday.

Winged Foot Mamaroneck N. Y Dine Gene Sarazen New York al Espinosa Chicago Serazen Espinosa Jones Bobby Jones Atlanta Walter Hagen Johnny Farrell Farrell Densmore Shute Young Worthington Gene Sarazen

Ice Cream Sociable Back On At Edison Tonight

A rain cancelation moved the Edison school playground ice cream sociable to tonight weather permitting Victor A Read playground commissioner said. The event features a baseball game between West High and the Edison playground team as one of the highlights.

Edison School Victor A. Read West High Edison Playground

Mortuary Notes for Emery Roten and G W Butler

Emery Roten aged 73 died early today at Black Haws county farm home after illness linked to mental distress. No immediate relatives recorded. funds conserved for a respectable burial. body at O Meafe and Towne mortuary. G W Butler of 536 Riehl Street died in a riverbank despondency incident Tuesday night. Service Sunday at 3 30 p m Petersen Bros chapel Rev Thomas P Shaffer officiating. burial in Narha ta cemetery family plot.

Emery Roten Black Haws County W. W. Leland Board of Supervisors Reten O'Meafe & Towne Mortuary G. W. Butler Riehl Street Cedar Bend Petersen Bros

Fire Alarm Log and Small Blaze Notes Ad

Friday 7 35 a m residence W E Fowler 123 t Albans short circuit damage Thursday 10 28 p m 500 Wash ington fire alarm Thursday 4 38 p m Grass fire 1311 Beech no damage Friday 1 p m Dump Park road and Broadway no damage advertisement for buy Wi el Herman OC Millar phone 2404

W. E. Fowler Albans Washington Park Road Broadway el Herman Millar

Waterloo Dairy In Merger Rumor Reported

Persistent reports say Waterloo Dairy Company at 1304 Commercial Street may be included in a merger with the Sanitary Dairy at 307 Washington Street and Carna Uon Milk Products in Oshkosh Wisconsin and Seattle Washington. G V Bellinger, manager, had no comment on the report. The Waterloo Dairy, formerly Waterloo Co operative Creamery, is noted for its Orange Creamery butter and began butter manufacturing after closing the old Orange creamery in Orange township about seven years ago.

Waterloo Dairy Company Commercial Street Sanitary, Dairy Company Washington Street Carna Uon Milk Products Company Ocano

Wind Storm Wrecks Barns Around Nashua Area

A June 28 thunderstorm wind and hail damaged farms near Nashua Ta. Wind toppled two barns on the Andrew Troutner and Bernard Tefft farms southwest of town and two more near Republic. Porches were blown from Amos Peterson’s home and crops, especially corn and oats, suffered damage across several farms in the vicinity.

Courier Special Service Nashua Tls Thursay Andrew Troutner Bernard Tefft Republic Ed Feuchtwanger Charles Kerr Amos Peterson

Ben Hur Starts Member Campaign

A membership campaign and contest was begun at Melchoir court, Tribe of Ben Hur, to culminate in an outdoor initiation on Thursday, July 48, during a festival program. Initiation will be at Caseheer Heights or Cedar Heights, subject to committee decision. A follow up event with chicken dinners for new members will occur a week later.

Melchoir Court Tribe of

Hubert W White Inc Increases Capital to 150000

Expanding business needs push Hubert W White Inc to raise capital stock to 150000 for its clothing and men's furnishings operation in St Paul Minnesota. An amendment filed yesterday lists George E B Lichty as president and Hubert W White as secretary. Headquarters are in Waterloo with original articles dated November 27 1918 and capital increases previously to 50000 on March 5 1920. White is Lichtys son in law.

Hubert W. White Waterloo White Mr. Lichty

Friedls Pass Auto Wreck Near Rapids

Mr and Mrs Andrew Friedl found an automobile wreck on Lincoln Highway east of Cedar Rapids yesterday afternoon after a collision injuring several. A large crowd gathered as both cars suffered severe damage and a man named Bishop was seriously hurt.

Andrew Friedl Mulberry Street Lincoln Highway Cedar Rapids Bishop

Maine dry platform senator advocates light wine beer

Senator Gould of Maine, elected on a dry platform, defends a right to have make and drink light wines and beers citing personal liberty. Anti success forces vow to oppose re election as he voted against the Jones law, while officials insist licensing home production remains unlawful.

Presque Isle Maine United States Arthur R. Gould St. Louis Gould Lowman The Treasury Bert M. ‘Fernald Frederick W. Smith Waterville Marrné Christian Civic League Antisaloon League of America Prohibition Doran California Prohibition Bureau

Brother of Mitchell Woman Buried Thursday

Henry Bladerman brother of Mrs William Cordes died after an extended illness at his home near Grafton Us on Tuesday Funeral services were held at Grafton Thursday afternoon and burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery here.

Mitchell Henry Bladerman Willam Cordes Grafton Oak Grove

Vacation Bible School Faculty Sets Record Attendance

Twenty two members of the faculty from the union vacation bible school finished a three week course at First Presbyterian church and met for a fellowship lunch at Block's tearoom. The school attracted pupils from five churches and was praised for cooperation and sustained interest.

Union Vacation Bible School First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Plymouth Congregational Christ Episcopal Grace Methodist Episcopal First Evangelical

Two Bottles Beer Leads to Fine in Municipal Court

G Drewelow of 125 Monroe Street was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated following a report by Paul Driver that an automobile blocked the street. The incident prompted a warning from Judge George J. Sager. Detective Crumsine in Independence charged a Waterloo youth with intoxication after pickup. Two youths who fired crackers on Commercial Street paid only court costs. A case on illegal possession of Aquor was continued. A burglary at the Iowa Pool Hall was announced with a 50 dollar cash loss. Blair Dewey, 14, was detained with a nickel on his way home to Johnston after seeking work. Bicycle theft from Palace Theatre was reported by Carroll Kedrick.

G. Drewelow Monroe ‘Street Paul Gg. L. Pickens Gadl Staton George J. Sager Drewelow Donald Hayes Romé J Badress Waterloo Hugh Crumsine Independence Commercial Street Carroll Kedrick Edwards Street Palace Theatre

Wimbledon Roundup Crowns Tilden as Quarterfinalist

Big Bill Tilden defeats Christian Houssis to reach Wimbledon quarter finals amid a day of upsets. Helen Wills advances as she overcomes J Sigurt to join the last eight, with other Americans and international stars also advancing or falling.

Wimbledon Eng UAM Bill Tilden Christian Houssis John Hennessey Henri Cochet France Cochet Senorita Lill D'Alvarez Spain Helen Wills Pierre Landry J. C. Gregory America J. Sigurt Helen H. L. Heine

Reckless Driving Case Continued in Waterloo Court

The state v L M Erickson, a Chicago printer, faced another continuance until July 12 in Justice Ray Murray's court on charges of reckless driving on U S Highway 20 east of Waterloo May 26. The case awaits jury testimony after a $50 appearance bond for Erickson.

Courier Special Services Cedor Falls L. M. Erickson Chicago Harry P. Mason Waterloo Ray Murray Jacobsen W. Leon Bell Ralph W. Travis Erickson Lberty Mason

Gregory Buys Cedar Heights Tract at Auction

W Gregory of Lafayette building paid 61 725 dollars for a Gut-acre tract in Cedar Heights formerly owned by J W Slaughter AL at auction conducted yesterday by William Holland. The property has no buildings. Gregory plans to plat the ground into one half and one acre lots.

W. Gregory Lafayette Cedar Heights J. W. Slaughter William Holland Gregory

Early 1900 Political Campaign Opens in Iowa

Dan Turner of Cornig visits the city on a political mission not as a candidate. Lieut Gov Arch McFarlane of Waterloo is discussed as a possible governor candidate. George Lichty pledges support if McFarlane runs and says Turner could win if nominated. Lichty recalls Waterloo caucus fights affecting governor races and party dynamics.

Dan Turner Cornig Arch McFarlane Waterloo Loscheon Turner George E Lichty McFarlane Arch Lesying Lichty Hichty G. W. Dawson A. B Cummins George D. Perkins Sioux City

Townsley Funeral Rites Tomorrow

Funeral services for Paul Townsley 31 son of Mr and Mrs J A Townsley 614 Wellington court will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m in the O Keefe Towne chapel Rev J Arthur Young of First Methodist church will officiate Burial will be in Elmwood Pallbearers are Robert Nauman Dr G Hospers Kirk Gross Dan O Neil Victor A Zellhoffer and William G Altstadt Townsley was killed while on a home ward trip for Altstadt Langlas Baking Co when a traffic jam left him with a choice between crashing into a car with a family of six or going over an embankment in the alley and he sacrificed himself

Paul Townsley J.A. Townsley Wellington Court Waverly O'Keefe & Towne J. Arthur Young First Methodist Church Elmsteod Robert Nauman Dr. G. Hospers Kirk Gross Dan O'Neil Victor A. Zellhoefer William G. Altstadt Mr. Townsley Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co Artar

Raincoat thief is man who married 43 year old girl

Joseph Soper, 34, jailed 30 days after a 4510 fine for stealing a ramcont in a pool hall. He had recently married Marguerite Cole, a 13 year old Waterloo girl, in a marriage later annulled. He sent a Toledo postcard to a girl before confinement. A spaniel injured by an autbite is recovering at the city pound. A gonadster car, license 28-511, was stolen from Bluff street near Park avenue.

Joseph Soper George J. Sager Marguerite Cole Waterloo Altho John W.W. Gwynne Soper Toledo Joe

Yanks Big Pickerel Catch At Falls Avenue

Dale Hummel aged 16 of 1826 Palls Avenue pulled an 11 1 2 pound pickerel from Black Hawk Creek near Falls Avenue. The fish measured 37 inches long and was taken this morning near the first bridge. Guests from West Iowa arrive for a visit at Hotel Russell Lamson staying until Monday. George Schriner, 61, a Chicago druggist, died after a gun battle with three youths described as dandies who fled in a small roadster. Runota Central Gun Club plans a practice shoot tomorrow at 3:30 p m on Gates Park grounds with all members invited. Marriage licenses issued to Charles Quigley and Carith Fitch of Tipton, Nick Pins of Grand Rapids and Martha Reddin of Waterloo, and Charles W Clements of Cedar Falls and Colville of Tipton.

Dale Hummel Palls Avenue Black Hawk Falls Ave Nue Chicago U.R George Schriner Sunmen Runota Central Gun Club Gates Park Charles Quigley Tipton Carith M Fitch Nick RF Pins Grand Rapids Martha Reddin Waterloo

Osage Man Dead by Own Hand on Farm Near Jeffries Home

Oliver Johnson a 40 year old bachelor from Osage shot himself at his brother in law Earl Jeffries farm six miles south of ere while the Jeffries were away on a trip. A neighbor girl heard the shot and Coroner F R Shel ledy and Deputy Sheriff W H Davis investigated. Johnson had lived in Mitchell county most of his life and suffered mental distress at times. He leaves a sister in Orchard and a brother in Osage.

Bervica Osage Jeffries Johnson F. R. Shelledy W. H. Davis Osage Mitchell County Orchard

Germany Joins In Bitter Protests on Peace Anniversary

Reports from Sarajevo and Berlin describe commemorations of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination and the ensuing war anniversary. The Berlin Reichstag debated ending the former Kaiser’s exile era, with a sharp clash over Paragraph 48, amid fascist and communist protests and a shakeup in political support.

Germany

New Copper Ore Beds Found Near Lake Balkash

The Geological Institute reports three copper porphyry ore beds located about 13 miles northwest of Lake Balkash near the Turkestan Siberian railway. Estimated ore content is about 40 million tons.

Leningrad The Geological Institute Lake Balkash

Soviet Convict Courts Trial Offenses Among Inmates

In Moscow the Soviet prison system has established convicts courts where inmates judge peers for offenses such as swearing card playing willful cutting grammar and dodging work in prison shops. Penalties typically involve suspension of privileges including visitor access.

Moscow Prisoos

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