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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1929

Page

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Rebels Near End of Rope in Mexican Revolt

Moxtedh City reports growing optimism despite scattered uprisings as federal forces pursue rebels. surrender of officers and troops trims rebel ranks. battles and movements unfold across Vera Cruz, Torreon, Saltillo, and Mazatlan with government claims of pressure on rebel leaders.

Moxtedh City Callies Optiomigm Canitas Durango City Rodd Rigo Quevada Francisco Urdalejo Jesus M. Aguirre Vera Cruz Aguirre Vera Crux Guanila Durango Almazan Satullo Torreon Galles Coghuilan Juan “Andrea Almazan Monterey Saltillo Roberto Cruz Quila Cultascan Sinador Mazatlan Jaime Carrillo

Hammill Attacks Fletcher Road and Bond Plan Debate

In Des Moines the House moved to calendar Friday a bill by Attorney General John Fletcher proposing anticipatory warrants to fund a six year road extension, while Governor Hammill urged adopting a state bonding plan. The House also passed a hospital appropriation of 238,198.26 to cover University of Iowa Hospital deficits and kept a judiciary bill on salaries, with further actions on highways and real estate regulation amid broader fiscal and road policy debates.

John Fletcher Hemmill Fletcher Des. Moines Senate House Reba Hammill Prim Mary ‘Road Hamimiil Supreme Court Clearman Johnson University of Iowa A.T. Brookins State Railroad Commission Beatty Keokuk County Trarms Wieder Judiciary Committee Whiting Wilken, Polk Secretary of State

Weather Summary From Partial OCR Data

Temperature details incomplete show Monday high and low values, Tuesday forecasts, and rainfall hints. Specific temperatures and times are unclear due to OCR gaps but indicate a sequence of daily readings and rain chances for early week.

Air Mail System Expansion Ahead of Long Range Plans

Washington reported Rep. Clyde Kelly outlined steps to expand air mail to Europe using dirigibles and new post offices, aiming for a worldwide network within a year. He noted current contracts and rates, proposed higher charges for airship service, and the need landing fields and distribution facilities to speed mail delivery. In New York a nightclub hostess Wise became a key witness in the Walsh Rothstein case, tying Rothstein to several nightlife venues and confirming a broader network around the gangster circle.

Washington, D. C Europe Clyde Kelly Republian Pennsylvania House’ Post Kelly Dirigibies Congress South America Post Office Department Resiston Congressional ’ Committees Yates

Defendant Is Given Directed Verdict in Auto Damage Suit

In district court Judge Juda R. Hisnee directed the jury in the Pierce versus Freed Arnold and Nichols Gates suit after the plaintiff failed to show negligence. Pierce sought $5,734 for personal injuries from a December 1, 1928, auto accident at Washington and Fourth streets. Attorneys G. W. Dawson represented defendants. Also noted: Dunkerton election results and a building permit for a dwelling at 120 Belmont Avenue with a $3,000 cost.

GC. DB. Pierce Arnold and Nichols & Gates Pierce Washington and Fourth Streets G. W. Dawson Arnold and Nichols A. Gates

Miss Mary Randolph Keeps White House Social Role

Mary Randolph, Virginian and daughter of the late Senator Randolph, completes her sixth year in inactive service at the White House. She came with Mrs Coolidge in 1923 as the First Lady's personal secretary and inherits the post under Mrs Hoover after Laura Harlan stepped down. Known for old fashioned lace heirlooms, she remains a prominent White House social figure. Anne Randolph serves as social secretary to Secretary Mellon and to Mrs Reed.

Miss Randolph Mary Randolph White White House Anne Randolph Mellon David A. Reed Pennsylvania

Three Arrests At Oelwein On Liquor Violations

Couriersertal report from Oelwein Iowa states Verne Cosselman and two youths named Tony Joy and Fleming were to be arraigned at West Union on liquor charges after arrest last evening. Sheriff A A Robertson Martin Carney county attorney and W B Stone police chief took them into custody. Cosselman faces illegal transportation. the others charged with bootlegging.

Courirespertal Oriwein Marely Verne Cosselman Taoy Joy Fleming West Union A. A. Robertson Martin Caerney W. B. Stone Cosselman

Ensminger Funeral Planned After Independence Death

Mrs. BE H Ensminger dies of heart disease in Independence. Funeral set for Wednesday morning with husband and several daughters among survivors.

Alcohol Runaway: Mason and Wreck Tied to Cedar Falls Case

Cedar Falls officers, aided by Road Patrolman Mason and Night Watchman Schwanke, seized 100 gallons of grain alcohol from a car owned by G A Shearon and driven by F W Moore. The arrest stemmed from a wreck near Storm Lake that killed Mrs. Shearon. Shearon faces Buena Vista county charges for illegal liquor transport. The seizure was deemed lawful by County Attorney Gwynne, who noted Mason acted with reasonable belief of a law violation. debate arose over cross duties with constable roles and city arrests.

C. A. Shearon F. W. Moors H. FP Mason L. EB. Schwanke Cedar Falls Sioux City Schcaron Seltura Cedar.Falls Schwanke Rector Harry P. Mason John R. Rector East Waterloo

Woman Recalls 1867 Blizzard Across Waterloo

Mrs. Julia F. Brace recalls a March 12 1867 blizzard as her train from Freeport to Fredericksburg Waterloo crossing heavy snow and near zero wind chill. The trip included Waverly snowbound and a 24 mile sleigh ride to reach their destination. Brace, 82, has lived through presidencies from Pierce to Hoover and served 40 years in the Woman's Relief Corps.

Waterloo Julia F. Brace Algona Letty Brace John Rock Wellington Street Dubuque Illinois, Central Iowa Herbert Hoover Brace Woman's Relief Corps

Turley Funeral Rites Weld at Independence

Independence Ta March 12 The funeral of Mrs Peter Turley was conducted this morning at St Johns Catholic Church by Rev W J Donohue Surviving are her husband and several sons and daughters St Marks Dinner Mens church night dinner of St Marks Episcopal Church will be held this p m today in the church Rector will speak on Yolond

Independence Peter Turley St. John’s Catholic Church W.J. Donohue ST. Marks St. Mark's Episcopal Church Chiurch Rey Creede Yrolond Jennie Gnampers Mary FP. Buge Adams Street Kentucky Henry T. Vaughn St. Louis Lafayette Burg L. W. Burks Rieht Street S.J . Vaughn Marion Chambers Kistner Elmwand

New Menominee Chief Reginald I Succeeds Oshkosh

In Wisconsin March 13 to 17 a new chief, Reginald I, was named ruler of the Menominee Indians following the death of Chief Ernest Oshkosh, 54. Ernest was a grandson of the tribe’s founder and educated at Haskell Institute and Notre Dame. He served in the federal Indian service with oversight of reservations in Oregon, Montana, and Wisconsin before his passing.

Heshen Wis Reginald Oregon Montana

Holoupm en Take 157000 In Checks And Cash

Madison Wis March 13 Two men held up two messengers of the Wisconsin automobile insurance division in front of the capitol annex and took a satchel containing about 157000 mostly in checks and money orders Auto license division officials said the bandits obtained less than 2000 in cash Insurance covered the loss and the robbers fled in an automobile Another brief item notes Henry DeVogd hospitalized after a horse kick in Dunkerton Iowa

Madison Wis Wisconsin Automobile Sensa Division Capitol Annex Russell G. Pfeiffer Sleenca State Treasury Department Capitol Building Niute Division Evis Robert L. Liebecker

Mortuary Notices Lead to Waterloo Area Obituaries

Obituary notices report Mrs. Sarah Jane Worley 82 died after a stroke at home on Third Avenue West. Surviving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren listed. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Bros. chapel with Dr. J. Richmond Morgan officiating. Burial Elmwood. Also noted are funeral services for Roy E. Cushman and others with details on dates, places, and survivors.

Saraiy Jane Worley Sarah Jane Worley Third Avenue West Sarah Jane Michael Warren County Ohio McConnelsburg Scranton Princeton Bazil Warley Taina County Lazi James T. Worley Worley Jin ‘Tama Butler County Waterloo First Congregational Church J.A H. C A. S GC. R W. D Aredale BE. R Lacona Jennie Bodell Petersen Bros J. Richmond Morgan First, Congregational Church Elmwood

Federated Farm Bodies Draft Plan for Relief Meeting

Des Moines reports a special Corn Belt federation meeting called for next Monday to draft a farm relief program to be submitted to Congress. Chairman William Hirt says the effort aims to gauge opinions across Mississippi Valley farm organizations and present a unified view. The federation has backed MacNary-Hougen style relief plans and signals broader coordination on marketing and pricing.

Des Moines Corn Belt Federation' of Congress Wiliam Hirt Columbia Federation A. W. Ricker LoraTys Norks St. Bald Mississippi Valley Corn Belt Federation Yellow Boover Washington, D. C Soover Hoover

Gun Loaded Forty Years Ago Ends Loneliness

Mrs. Mathilda Dingler, aged 72, who had lived in an alleyway shanty, suffered blindness and poverty aided by charity. A pistol her husband loaded decades ago, kept in a dresser, led to her death after a week-long struggle with despair. The incident followed a four-year spell of loneliness and reliance on social aid.

Mrs. Dingier Elizabeth Helm Mrs. Dingler

Light Rain Brings Minor Cedar River Rise

The first rain of the season fell last night with 0.22 inch measured by Ralph B. Slippy’s gauge. Temperatures dipped to 36 degrees, melting ice and easing pedestrian hazards. The Cedar River rose a few inches but remained at a low stage with no surface floodwaters reaching the main stream.

Ralph B. Slippy Cedar River

Appeals Taken From Ratr oan Suit Against Schultz

An appeal was served today in the United States Supreme Court arising from the damage suit filed by the Chicago Great Western Railway against Schultz for about $12,000. The appeal targets a ruling by Judge R. W. Hasner overruling a motion for a more specific statement and for strikes to separate into counts.

Nation of Appeal Supreme Court Chicago Great Western Railway Schultz R. W. Hasner

Training for Life: Vocational Guidance urged at Canopus club

Mrs Alice Warsaw, matron, told Canopus club members that today’s greatest need is proper training for school and high school pupils to enter commercial and industrial life. She argued vocational crashing should be stressed and that guidance can help youths become efficient, industrious citizens.

Alice Warsaw Canopus-club Imieting Jn Thia Nogh Watgaw Ale

Police Called on to Help Enforce Health Law

Mayor Gleb A. Tibbitts and Pollos Chief Gharies Molilis discuss stricter state health law enforcement and quarantining amid reports of scarlet fever cases not being reported. Over a dozen warnings have been issued with potential jail or fines up to 500 dollars for violators as city officials seek to curb the epidemic.

Gleb A. Tibbitts Pollos Gharies Molilis Cfty

Railroad Brakeman Henry Craft in Serious Condition

Henry Craft 37 Franklin Street brakeman for Illinois Central Railroad is reported in serious condition at Findley Hospital Dubuque after his right arm was severed above the elbow by a moving train. He suffered shock and blood loss and spent a painful night as his wife Mrs Craft stayed by his side awaiting improvement.

Henry Craft Hranklin Street Illinois Central Railroad Findley Hospital Dubuque Areight

County Board Debates Snow Plow Purchase Plan

The board of supervisors discussed buying a Kg rotary plow and push track from Lorenzen Motor Truck Co of Des Moines. Oliver Lorenzen argued the county can buy without bids as an emergency, and the group considered paying $1,000 in rental fees if the outfit is kept until tomorrow evening.

Board of Supervisors Lorenzen Motor Truck Company Dés Moines Oliver Lorenzen Lorenzen

Delinquent Poll Tax Collections Reported

City records show M CG Arbuckle and Ben G Howray, appointed by the city council to collect delinquent poll taxes, made 747 collections at five dollars each totaling 3 736. Costs of 153 60 were collected and refunded to the city, advancing 170 70 for court costs deducted, leaving a balance of 3 747.00. attorneys to be paid 1 153.50 for services.

M CG Arbuckle Ben G. Howray Charles MacKay

Plans to refinance Pythian Building in Waterloo

Plans filed for record refresh a Waterloo Build ing Corp plan to take over the Pythian building on Commercial street. The refinancing totals 40000 in capital stock at par 160 with officers J E Bregdon president George W Huntley vice president C X Munger secretary and directors Carleton Sias and J A Young among others.

Waterloo Building Corporation Pythian Commercial Street J. E. Bregdon Greorge W. Huntley C. X. Munger Carleton Sias J. A. Young

Leavitt Describes Frontier Waterloo to Kiwanis

Roger Leavitt of Cedar Falls spoke at a Kiwanis gathering in Hotel Russell Lamson detailing Waterloo’s early frontier days. He described a village over five years old along the river, with streets like Park Avenue and Main Street serving as a business hub, and noted the southern city limit near Lincoln Park. His account highlighted the city’s pioneer past and the growth from a small riverside settlement to a structured town.

Soewang Waterloo Roger Leavitt Cedar Falls Kiwanis Club Russell Lamson John’ A. Leavitt Black Hawk County Leavitt Lincoln Park

Population grows by eighteen million yearly says professor

Duesseldorf March 12. Professor Richard Hennig an eminent sociologist says a survey shows the human race population increasing about 18 000 000 each year. He notes a daily excess of births over deaths totaling 506 000.

Duesseldorf Germany Richard Hennig

Immunization Set to Begin in East Junior High Tomorrow

Immunization against scarlet fever will start tomorrow at East Junior High under Dr Paul Rhoades of the American Medical Association scarlet fever committee. The full course includes five weekly injections and immunity arrives after the fourth. Mild fever headaches and rashes may occur in a small percentage of cases. injections are free. Additional inoculations were given today at Hast Junior High and McKhiley school.

East Paul Rhoades Chicago American Medical Association Rhoades Patisen Dick Festa Hast Edgh School McKhiley

Waucoma Troop Formed With 20 Boys and Leaders

A new Boy Scout troop is formed in the Wapsipinicon area or eight northeastern Towa counties. Troop No. 59 will be based at Waucoma Fayette county with Rev James P Gamble as scoutmaster and ML 3 Chan nell chair of the troop committee. Sponsored by the Wilcoma American Legion post, the group includes 20 boys. The Waonsipinicon area now has 45 troops with 21 in Waterloo and 24 outside.

Wapsiphican Towa Arthur F. Dwy Bly Waucomma Fayette County James P. Gamble ML. 3 Eee Wilcoma American,Legion Post Waonsipinicon Waterloo

All Bran advertised as constipation cure by Kellogg

Letter praises Kellogg's All Bran for curing chronic constipation with daily two tablespoons and meals. Endorsed by Mrs A J O Connell from Rochester New York. Ad claims All Bran supplies bulk to sweep the intestine and restore regularity with ready to eat bran cereal.

A. J. O'Connell Phelps Ave Rochester Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek

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Gov't Fletcher Road Bill Munday Ieee U. S. Border Lids Chayest Juarez Mexico el Paso Texas Rio Grande N.Y P. D Walsh and Rothstein New York Wise Dematis Dove Thomas Fatty) Walsh Miami Jash Arnold Rothstein Park Central Walsh Rothatch Whalen Taok Solidh Rothstein Poller Abe Lindy Lindy's George A. McManus Tial Goff Dunkerton Dunkerton, In Olln Goitwan Saery Crisp Randall Belmont Awoking House Canitol Hill Taft Betty Laim Mr. Coolidge Sone Arested Oelwein Et, Ensminger Independence Independence BE. H. Ensminger Turley Reginald I Menominees Holoupmen F. C Madison, Wis Henry DeVogd St. Francis Hospital Watetica George McMillan Roy E. Cushman Blehth Street Kistner Chapel Roy Lesiie Smith Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Clayton Bronson Glen Bown Clarence Robertson A. W. Mullan Frank Campbell Chester Gretn Fairview Moe A. Cushman Naomi GC. Little Dorothy Entfield Jeanette Cushman F. H. Neustadt Milwallke Jennie. Chambers G. W. Minard C. H. Minard Twelfth Street West On Focal Hospital First Lutheran Church Henry Mueller Pairview Tha Bady Quentin Robert Bechtel Quentin Robert Bechtel Yo' Preebyterian Church Thomas R. Niven Federated Farm Bodies Ratlroan Oop 15 Beaver Patrol Frank Lindsey Central Fire Station Lindsey Max Cherney Barclay Street Ernest Mohr Franklin Street Dick Stong Irving Street Jack Russell Isie Harry Cas Neuman Unis City Jonsie Neuman Kilwanis Clibmen Waucoma District“Court Renart Tate Clark, Auditon and Recorder WG. Builters Bessie “H. Berry W.T. “Edwards R. R. Franklin Burke Washington D. C Indian Affairs Bureau
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