Rebels Evacuate Torreon As Federal Forces Advance
Rebels retreat from Torreon on the Coahuila-Durango frontier as two federal armies under Calles and Almazán press in. Reports say Yaqui and other allied forces join the march toward Mazatlan while Juarez garrison prepares for possible reinforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesleo City
Mareh
Ubder
Estohar
Torreon
Coahuila-Durago
Pluforce Elias Calles
Joan Andreu Almaxan
Chihuahua
Hoover Reappoints Hines to Lead Veteran Bureau
Washington March 11 Brig Gen Frank T Alves of Utah has been reappointed by President Hoover as director of the veterans bureau. Hoover returned the resignation of Gen. John Hines, who led the bureau since 1923, and urged him to stay. Reports said Hines aided uncovering scandals during Forbes era and that Robbins may leave for private life with Higley eyed for a new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Frank T.alves
Utah
Hoover
Veterans Bureau
Hines
Coolidge
Warding
Harding
Charles R._Forbes
Veterans' Bureau
Mery
John F. O’ryan
New York
Senate - Investigating Committee
Forbes
Hurley
Robbins
Herbert M. Lard
Budget Bureau
P. J. Higley
Tulsa
Okla
C. B. Robbins
Cedar. Rapids
President Would Retain Federal Employees
President Herbert Hoover plans to keep about 820000 federal workers in government service if records are good, but many will shift to other departments or lose their jobs. The move targets elimination of overlap and duplication across agencies, with reorganizations possible after action is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Urabego
Durango
Torreon
Escobar
Chihuahua
Washington
Gen. Lord
General Motors
United States Steel Corporation
National City Bank
Hoover
Mason Resigns One Office and Seizes Alcohol
A case notes a deputy sheriff resigning one post and taking authority over alcohol enforcement. It cites legal principle on incompatible office holding from State against Bobst and cites recent Yeelsian discussion. The read patrolman duties align with section 4778 and road travel enforcement outside cities and towns as incidental to main duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Yeelsian
Supreme ‘Court
Big Ten and Notre Dame Song Cues in Riviera Frivolities
Rehearsals surge for the Courier Riviera Frivolities of 1928 at the Riviera on March 20 21 and 22 with focus on the Collegiate number. Miss O Halloran and assistant director Vivian O Halloran lead preparations as about seventy performers from the seven colleges and Notre Dame join in a chorus swaying to each school’s song and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riviera
Miss O'Halloran
Vivian O'Halloran
Robert
Bobbie Burns
Bleven Colleges
Notre Dame
Big ‘Ten
O'Halloran
Courier-Riviera
Elks Club
Supreme Court ruling on city marshal and constable
In the 21kth Northwestern page 293 decision dated March 6 1928 the supreme court held that the offices of city marshal and constable could not be held by the same person I opine that road patrolman and constable offices are compatible and cannot be held simultaneously by one individual
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ten Hurt and Nine Missing in Blaze in Reading Pa
Fire swept the Coronial hotel in Reading Pennsylvania killing none but injuring ten and leaving nine unaccounted for at dawn. The fire started on an upper floor and spread rapidly trapping guests who escaped by nets ladders and rooftops. Property loss is estimated at 500000 and the rest were sheltered. Local guests reached the street safely and some were carried down by firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Newcomer Frettag Named Manager at Lauerman's
A. G. Frettag former Osh wash Wits becomes manager and buyer for the first floor at Lauerman's Waterloo. He will move his family as weather permits. Frettag has wide merchandising experience and a reputation for success. He chose Waterloo as it nearly meets his ideal American city. Frettag previously ran a two year business in Chicago before moving to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Frettag
Oshwash, Wits
Lauerman’s
Waterloo
Frettag
Freitag
Chicago
Farmer faces money shortage to run farm effectively
Smalling told Ro tary club that farmers confront finance and management woes. He cited inability to buy commercial fertilizers, high quality stock feeds and equipment, and to hire enough help. He urged preserving soil productivity for posterity and a profitable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smalling
Try
New Redistricting Bill Filed in House
Des Moines March 11. The fourth attempt at seatorial redistricting of Iowa and the third at attempting to force action on measures already killed for this session were made today in the Iowa legislature. A new redistricting bill was introduced in the house by Samuel FR. Torgeson. Under senate rules no bill on the same subject can be considered after being killed or postponed without a two thirds rule. Legislation killed by senate action and continued in the House included a one cent gasoline tax increase and an income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Molines
U.R
Towa
Iowa
Indelinke
Senate
Houre of Representatives
Samuel FR. Torgeson
Miles
House
Appointment of Miss Doris Nelson as Budget Secretary
Jon Des Moines announces the appointment of Miss Doris Nelson of Lamont as secretary to the state budget director Oscar Anderson. Nelson, formerly secretary at Graceland College, will begin duties on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Meren
Doris Nelson
Lamont
Oscar Anderson
Nelson
Graceland College
Brakeman Loses Arm In Illinois Central Freight Accident
Henry H Craft 37 Franklin street a brakeman for Illinois Central suffered the loss of his right arm in a Grant Illinois near Galena accident shortly after midnight. He slipped on a plank runway beside a freight train his arm was severed above the wrist the four wheels passing over it. He was rushed to Dubuque hospital and the arm amputated above the elbow at 10 20 am with a good chance for recovery. Craft age 42 has served Illinois Central ten years and the train was run by conductor Peter Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Craft
Franklin Street
Ilinois Central Railroad
Grant
Galena
Craft
F. A. Clark
Crafty
Findley Hospital
Dubuque
Dubuque Hospital
Graff
Illinois Central
Peter Hurley
Tonsil operations to save county cost in Waterloo
Waterloo council of Social Agencies heard a report that about 100 children in Waterloo need immediate tonsil removals. The plan favors performing the procedures at an alternative site to Town City hospital to save the county 5 to 10 dollars per person. Dr. J R Thompson reported progress against sediment fever in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
France
J. R. Thompson
Hold Inquest Into Children Death in Cerar Rapids
An inquest into the deaths by burning of Maxine seven and George four, Jan 14, was set for this afternoon in Cerar Rapids, Iowa. Their mother Mrs McGlin, 26, the principal witness, was severely burned trying to rescue them and has been hospitalized. She reportedly will change her account when testifying to the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerar Rapids
Maren
Maxine
George
McGlin
Norton Township
Ohio
Mi Rock
Marble Rock
Greene
Willem .F.[bedell
Waterloo
Oxford
Wis
Bedell
Harry Bedell
Cooktown
Minn
Gertie White
Marble
Ex-Gashier Gisdorf Indicted on Forgery Charges in Dubuque
Nicholas C. Gisdorf, former cashier of Union Trust & Savings bank, was indicted by the Dubuque county grand jury on two forgery charges. He allegedly forged the name of William H. Klaver to two notes for 25 000 dollars each and was held on bond of 10 000 dollars. Meanwhile a funeral in Tavetteville honors John Newton Tillman, former congressman and University of Arkansas president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Nicholas C. Gisdorf
Union Trust & Savings Bank
Dubuqiue County
William H. Klaver
Laxative pills cause child’s death near Oskaloosa
A two year old, Charles Oil Freeman, found at his father Carl Freeman’s home near Oskaloosa, died within an hour after ingesting laxative pills. Police investigated the incident as a likely accidental poisoning connected to the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Oskaloosa
Charles Oil Freeman
Carl Freeman
Geile
Oleo Inspections Bill Passes House With One Cent Fee
Des Moines reports the house dairy and food committee approved an oleomargarine inspection fee of one cent per pound, bill passing 8 to 1. It moves to the senate for concurrence as proponents say it won’t raise consumer prices. Debates over road beautification and right of way provided color to the day's session. Public hearing scheduled for Tuesday on related appropriation measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des’ Moines
House Dairy and Food ‘Committee
Towa
House
Senate
Rutledge
Webster County
Des Moines
J. C. Shaft
George W. Patterson
Shaft
State Highway Commission
Enrollment in East Schools Rises by 132
Enrollment in east district public schools at the end of the first six weeks of the current semester totaled 4,377, up 1,342 from a year ago, per an official report by Superintendent Charles W. Kline. Junisr High leads with 685. East High is second. Graded school enrollments include Alcott 320, John Fiske 219, Frances Grout 458, Grant 373, Hawthorne 461, Lafayette 907, Lincoln 462, McKinley, Radnevelt 323, and Washington. Attendance average was 95.43 percent, McKinley highest at 96.80. The top ten classes by attendance are Grant sixth, Washington fourth, McKinley third, Roosevelt third, John Fiske sixth, Grant fifth, Hawthorne fifth, Alcott third, Roosevelt second, John Fiske third. There were 997 tardies across the district. rooms with no tardies included Alcott fourth and fifth, John Fiske first, third and seventh, Grant third, Hawthorne 4A, McKinley kindergarten, and Roosevelt fourth and sixth. Report cards will be issued Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East District
Charles W. Kline
Junisr High School
East High
Alcott
John Fiske
Frances Grout
Grant
Hawthorne
Lafayette
Lincoln
McKinley
Radnevelt
Washington
McKkinley
Tooms
Roosevelt
Fist
John’ Fiske
East and West High Musicians Enter Oelwein Meet
East High and West High will send over 100 contestants to Oelwein for the subdistrict high school music contest this weekend. Participants compete in most solo vocal and instrumental classes and in small vocal and instrumental groups. The district meet is slated for East High the following weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
East High
Des Moines Boy Humbles After Severe Street Accident
Des Moines reports William Polson, 3, recovering after being thrown into a car wind shield when the vehicle hit a deep street pit blamed on winter weather. Mother held him as he was injured but expected to recover. Americans Lead In Golf: Parrell and Sarazen finish 18 holes 2 up over Ball and Cotton after a tense morning round in the International Four Ball tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William Polson
Miami
Fla
Formigg Parrell
Gene Sarazen
Frank Ball
Atlanta
Harry Cotton
England
Sarazen Ale Farrell
Early 20th Century Obituaries and Death Notices in Marble Rock Waterloo Area
Funeral notices and obituaries for Mys.53Ami Be Rock, Miss Annie Allen, Edward McCown, Minard, Badith Cortright, and Roy E. Gushman summarize deaths, ages, birthplaces, spouses, and survivors. The notices note diabetes, heart disease, influenza, accidents, and burial details, with service times, locations, and cemeteries in Marble Rock Waterloo and nearby towns.
Automobile Exports Show Big Gains in January
Washington reports January automotive exports at 47.56 million dollars, rising over 48 percent from January 1928 and about 20 percent above December. The Commerce Department noted sustained record highs as American car exports continued their growth trajectory into the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Commerce Department
Bank President Jailed Over Forged Notes in Faribault
O. H H. Schroeder, president of the Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Faribault Minn, was arrested on a charge of uttering forged notes totaling 88205.26. The bank, holding about 890000 in deposits, has been closed by the state banking department as authorities investigate the fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Minn
O. H H. Schroeder
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
State Banking Department
Youth severely injured in Charlton train accident
Charlton, Ja. Mitch 11 and Tony Jackoviteh, 16, reportedly leaped from a freight train en route to Charlton. Jackoviteh’s foot caught, dragging him about 100 feet and causing a crushed skull, dislocated spine and severe injuries. condition described as grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton
Mitch
Alvert Gackoviteh
Tony Jackoviteh
Wilamson
Temperatures Reported For Weekend Weather
Fragmented data lists maximum and minimum temperatures for Saturday and Sunday with unclear notes. No readable names or locations are discernible, yielding an incomplete forecast and date, making specifics unobtainable from the visible text.
Iowa February employment up 2.2 percent led by confectionery
Iowa's February employment rose 2.2 percent from January, the state labor commissioner reported. Net gain of 1,087 jobs across industries, with 50,721 employed in firms reporting to the department. Confectionery firms posted the largest increase, others like textiles and lumber also rising while patent medicines fell. Ten plants shut, 41 part time, 247 full time. 1,629 workers placed from 5,784 seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des
Moines
Iowa
A. L. Unok
Orick
State
Darivary
Schulte Realty Buys Four Tracts on Fourth Street Frontage
The Schulte Realty Co. announced purchase of three tracts from Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mill Co. with 353 feet of Fourth street frontage. The Schulte building lot has 170 feet frontage, extends 150 feet back, and sits on Fourth Street west beside the Syndicate building. Across from Fourth and Cedar, the Morris Plan Bank site has 85 feet front on Fourth and 124 feet on Cedar. The third tract along the riverfront hosts the Riviera Theatre with 98 feet on Fourth and 2005 feet on Water. Roger Leavitt represented the mill company. price is in six figures. Schulte plans to develop likely at Morris Plan site this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forth Street
Courier
Schutte Realty Company
Waterloo& Cedar Falls Union Mill Co
Schulte
Schulte Company
Mills
Fourth Street
Syndicate
Morris Plan Bank
Riviera Theatre
Roger Leavitt
Harry J. Schulte
Lindy Flies Back to Mexico with Mail and Passengers
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and his fiancée Miss Anne Spencer Morrow returned today from a round trip between Mexico City and Brownsville Texas. The tri motored Ford carried nine passengers and mail each way. The journey took about 10 hours 38 minutes out and 5 hours 38 minutes back with two days of separations and a rain greeting at 4 50 p m E S T yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Charles A. Aindbergh
Anne Spencer Morrow
This City
Brownsville
Tex
Tampico
Miss Marrow
Heavy Vote Cast at School Polls in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls voters cast 410 votes by 1 pm at the school election. Incumbents Tarry Merrill and A. S. Kingman run against Reno Reeves and T. B. Holst. Aldrich, badly injured in a Water Street crash, improves at Allen Memorial Hospital after 45 stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Courier Special Servier
Tarry Merrill
A. S. Kingman
Reno Reeves
T. B. Holst
Chalcey
Aldrich
Willard Aldrich
Cascaden Avenue
Water Street Crossing
Allen Memorial Hospital
Mrs Il B Cropper Undergoes Operation
Mrs H B Cropper of 1481 Newall Street wife of Black Hawk Coffee and Spice Company manager underwent gall bladder surgery this morning at Alten Memorial Hospital. Her condition this afternoon was reported as normal following such an operation. Building permit issued to W E Shlek 2123 Lafayette private garage valued at 100 dollars. Marriage licenses issued to Roger G Holm Wells Minnesota and Ruth Marsh Mate Waterlon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Cropper
Newall Street
Black Hawk Coffee& Spice Co
Alten Memoral
Noaspital
Roger G. Holm
Wells, Minn
Ruth Marsh Mate
Waterlon
Fire alarms at residence on Mullan West
An ad notes a Saturday 10 01 p m fire incident at 617 Mullan West G G Bentley involving a shingles fire with an insured warning quote attributed to Herman Miller Phoas and suggesting better be insured than sorry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G Bentley
Mullan West
F Herman
Miller
Phoas
Mai
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Jesus Aguirre
Inder
Vera Crux
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el Paso
Tes
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
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Callies
Zacatecas
Tor ‘Teon
Coahuila
Jeff Juarez
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Juarez
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Marcelino Murriega
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Ariz
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Sonora
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Quila
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Davis Brown
Hyde Kellogg
Curtis Hoover
Wilbur Mellon
Adams Mitchell
Gurtis
Stimson
Kellogg
AG Vet Bureau
Isepynght
Mason
Big Ten
O'Neill
Point Pleasant
N. J
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Agnes Boulton O'Neill
Reno
Nev
Eugene O'Neill
Rotary Club
Russell-Lamson
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Ark
John Newton Tillman
Congress
University of Arkansas
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Shaff
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Anni Allen
Logan Avenue
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N. Y
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Mary Leonard
Allen
J. Joyce
George Allen
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Edward Slattery
Fort Dodge
Corpus Christi Cemetery
Rosary Society of
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O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
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Lew GC
Harris
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C. V. Lannholm
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Jefferson Street
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McCown
Joseph McCown
Steamboat Rock
Cherokee County
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Vinton
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Twelfth Stret- West
Litle Rock
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Minard
Iowa Public Service Company
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Bycett
Dorothy
James
Earl
Lantfear
la Porte City
Mary E. Johnston
Grace Logan
Los Angeles
P. J. Johnston
St. Paul
J. E. Towne
Rochester
Mann
Ethel Parker
Petersen Bros.’ Mortuary
Edith Cortright
Ebadith Cortrighs
Cortright
Route 4
Waterson
Kenneth
Homer
Joye
Donna
Petersen Bros
New Hartford
Roy
Cussman
Roy E. Gush
Eighth Street East
Kistner
Roy Leslie Smith
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairview
Une
Lindy
Mexico
IL B. Cropper
Perait
W. E. Shlek
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