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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
14
Police records show a more than 200 percent rise in June city cases, with 229. Traffic violations comprise 175 of these, mostly fines. Intoxication cases reached 32, up from May but higher than June 1927. In June last year city cases numbered 57. State cases totaled 27, including child desertion and liquor offenses, three of which were tied to motor vehicle violations.
St Arnont En Yvelines France June 30 Madame Bergoin 83 was decorated for bravery. She was a canteen keeper with the Seventy Third regiment in the Franco Prussian war and one of the few survivors of the War of 1870. Taken on the St Privas front she was confined in a Prussian camp for three days. Her wit and the administration of famous French wines helped secure her release.
Readable fragments show Des Moines Davenport and surrounding listings for concerts weather church services and program notices across Saturday and Sunday. Notable items include Goldman and Goldman's bands performances at Capitol Theatre and Palais and various musical minutes news reviews and baseball scores along with church services and organ recitals.
A fragmented listing of Monday broadcasts from Des Moines shows a variety of music programs, lectures, markets, weather updates, and community notices. It features Herbie Rach as organist, Walt Wood's orchestra, farm service and agricultural talks, GM and cabined programs, chimes concerts, and hourly weather and market reports with times and station references.
Lloyd Preston of West Union was elected commander of the county American Legion post at the annual convention. Ray Beilis of Payette was selected as vice commander and Roy Mason of Wadena as adjutant. Attendance and interest in the meeting were excellent.
A news report notes native cigarette ads painted on a sacred Aztec mountain near Mexico City, visible for miles. Civilized lore links the mountain to perpetual votive fires and ancient sacrifices once atop the site. Also reported is the death of Cedar Falls resident David Shorter, 73, from paralysis, survived by several children.
Birth announcements list multiple families with newborn daughters and sons. Notable entries include Madonna Paylus born May 27 to Harald DQ Lamb at 1701 Franklin. Rata Joan born Feb 2 at St. Francis Hospital to Ernest George Wason. Jon Jace Youglas born June 12 to Raymond Mayburn Pris hot at Hawver court. Tobert Harry born June 4 to Charles Reener at 692 Suan at. Lonnie Laurent born June 10 to Bennis Moore at 414 Mohr.
The notice lists births with parents in Masonville Dunkerton Waterloo and nearby areas. Included are names like Robert Lewis, Darlenie Anne, Virginia, Robert James, Betty Jrane, Frances Ena, Patricia Mar, Charles, Donald Patrick, Grace Manic, Katherine Lorraine, George Frederick, Norbert Theodore, Inez Maxine, Marjorie dean, Belle fran, and many others with dates in June and hospital affiliations such as Allen Memorial Saint Francis Saint Francis and others.
Chicago June 30. Eddie Spike O'Donnell leader of the O Donnell gang escapes death after a machine gun attack in front of his West Sixty third Street home. A suspect linked to Big Tim Murphy’s murder is arrested. The confrontation mirrors last night’s Murphy shooting as rival gangs battle over beer and labor rackets.
The Hong Kong government studies a traffic tunnel to connect Hongkong Island with Kowloon across the harbor strait. If built, it would ease ferry limits during typhoons and ease congestion, matching depths of parts of the London Underground.
Des Moines courier notes Linn County will be declared an accredited area July 1 on Secretary Thornburg's recommendation as cattle tuberculosis testing reduces infection to under 0.5 percent. Appanoose will be reaccredited the same day. The report cites progress in poultry tuberculosis eradication and supports producer sanitation to eliminate the disease.
A eight ton bell was consecrated at Halberstadt Cathedral to replace the Domina, melted down for war material. The bell bears St George with a dragon, its knightly figure modeled on President von Hindenburg. The Domina’s history traces back to 1195, with a 1437 echo that rang until 1840 when it cracked on King Frederick William IV’s death knell.
In Steglitz, Berlin, three women burglary suspects carried loot from an apartment then fled as a couple returning home. A woman detected a familiar scent on their goods prompting discovery. The trio confessed as officers pursued the scene and were restrained by the owners.
West Union June 30 The five sided Republican nomination contest for Fayette sheriff was deferred to an afternoon session as county delegates organized and elected committees to name delegates to the state convention and judicial convention. J T Erickson Clermont presided with J M Smittle Waucoma as temporary chairmen and RB Strouch West Union as temporary secretary.
James B. Connelly formerly Waterloo Rialto manager was in town en route to Omaha and then west to San Francisco. He now leads Aldrich Attractions in Chicago, arranging picture house shows and dances for theatre circuits. He plans to connect with the Goldberg chain in Nebraska after his Hollywood return. The piece notes the Pont du Gard aqueduct near Avignon, France.
Albany dispatch notes Gov. Smith plans a constructive campaign for the presidency. He says he will talk to the American people about plans rather than attack rivals, though he did not write the Democratic platform. The governor aims to meet national committee men in New York City, attend Tammany Hall’s Fourth of July event, and address new voters from City Hall steps. He hopes for a short vacation before active campaigning and will reply to telegrams with letters when possible.
The Buchanan County Republican convention nominated J. B. Truax for state representative after seven ballots. Truax won with 66 votes as Belle Miller supporters switched late. F. W. Wyrick led the primary but fell short of the 35 percent threshold.
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