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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1929

Page

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Diplomatic liquor seizure unfolds in Washington legation yard

The Siamese legation retains 64 cases of liquor while Prohibition agents seize the five ton truck and arrest the driver and mate on illegal transport. Diplomats seek a ruling on Jones law and diplomatic immunity as to moving alcohol. Officers load the remaining liquor into a cellar and wrestle to move the truck from the yard.

Washington Dbc March Baltimore Legation District of Columibus Auicome Quinn

Cedar River Flood Recedes After 20 Year Peak

Cedar River rose to 12 feet above normal in Cedar County and flooded Lincoln Street, stranding trains and halting traffic. Rescue teams ferried an invalid from a Courb home to Sartori Hospital, while Osage and Waverly reported multi foot drops as spillways failed and water levels crested then fell. Officials warned heavy rain could raise the river again and suspend power plant operations.

Cedar Falls Cedar River Acresque Jack Dahl Francis Sniffen Westy Bloom Lincoln Street Tn Lincoln Street Winois Central Janesville Highway 213 Attess St Ansgar St. Ansgar Marth Mmain Mitchell Osage Qrage Duiday Westbury Mitchril Charles City Cediy River Waverly Weverly Shell Rock Greene Maret

Oklahoma Solons May Live in Tents at Johnston Trial

Oklahoma City March 16 Impeachment trial of Henry S Johnston keeps Oklahoma solons indoors yet a joke suggests they may sleep in tents supplied by the national guard as salaries dwindle. An adjutant general says guard provisions and meals cannot be provided. A lighthearted note on legislative strain amid the trial.

Oklahoma Johnston Oklahoma City G. Houston Logan County Solons Henry National Guard Charles F. Garrett Adjgiant Neals

Woman 86 Taken Against Protests In City Defense Night

An 86 year old woman was forcibly taken during a city defense drill. Ex service men received assignments from City Engineer W W Barber to supervise night patrols and levee building. Legion members J Henson F Tesmer and Charles McKinstry led the volunteers with auxiliaries supplying coffee and sandwiches at midnight. The 50 volunteers worked through the night and were replaced at dawn.

W W. B. Barber J. ©. Henson W. Tesmer Charles McKinstry Legion Reese

Rare disease ends in Owen Berry case to 22 known survivors

Mrs. Loren Berry of 420 Kingsley Avenue lies critically ill at Allen Memorial Hospital as doctors report a rare illness, angina agranulocytosis, with only 22 cases documented. The cause remains unknown and there is no specific treatment, drawing national medical interest.

Loren Berry Kingsley Avenue Allen Memorial Hospital Berry Towa Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn United States Medical Journal

Highest Ever Says Marquis in Northeastern District Flood

Frank L. Marquis of 11 Seventy Street West states in the early days the Willam Marquis firm area north of the city of Sreted Ivkhe Rand experienced the river and Virden creek flooding. He believes the present water is the highest ever recorded in that district, noting extensive flooding and overflow beyond previous levels.

Northeath Thie Nity Sreted Ivkhe Rand Willam Marquis Frank L. Marqulis Wesk Willian Marquis Exolopmort Virden Creek Jis District Elty

Man killed by New York Central train in Chicago

An unidentified man was instantly killed when struck by a New York Central train in Chicago today, March 14. The incident occurred near the station, and authorities were investigating.

Chicago New York Central

Rebels Evacuate Torreon Ahead of Federal Advance

News from Mexico reports rebels evacuated Torreon as General Escobar’s forces withdrew amid federal advances. Dispatches say Otiz’s cavalry cut the Torreon Chihuahua line, threatening a rout and prompting plans for a broader mop up to end guerrilla resistance after the fall of Durango.

Mexico City J. G. Escobar Torreon Eugenio Orite Chihuahua City Thn Chihuahua Plutarco Calles Durango Portes Gil Terreon Calles Cedillo Escobar Carveo Eugenio Otiz J. Andreu Almavan

Further Rise in River Spurs City to Mobilize Helpers

Flood conditions worsen as the river rises. Birds from Elm street and residents from Crescent place to Duryea Street seek shelter or aid at Kurtz hall and friends' homes. Officials open extra sand pits on Belmotn avenue and Logan avenue to mobilize hundreds of volunteers and sacks. Riverfront structures endure water with Riviera tearoom and theatre partially submerged. rail lines rerouted around Cedar Falls as floodwaters advance.

Elm Street Crescent Place Buack Hawk Road Chestnut Street Duryea Street Piremen Friends Kurtz Hall Belmont Avenue Logan Rock Land Rock Island Vinton Manly Betowern Woorton Cedar Balls Tilfuois Central Cedar Falls Cedar River Mons Junction Riviera Riviera Theatre Naumian's Dane Street Logan Avenue Fourth Street Fivo Joop Street Lals Virden Cresk Park Road Lincoln Street Rpiglar Broadway Oak Avenue Fourth Chautauqua Sans Souci Bridge Sans Souci Trafic Canger Street Chautauqua Grocery Riverside Drive Hicks Street Glen Avenue Westfeld Avenue Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad Westfield Avenue Altho Art Schedue Tylls Avenue Calvary Cemetery Rainbow Drive Waverly Ocala Conger John Neere John Deere Tractor Company Moon Bulléins Duryea Afifler Street Westfald Avenue Falla Avenue Waterloo Young Coal Company Rath Rath Packing Company Sycamore Street Altstadt & Langlas Baking Company Mulberry Elm Franklin Lane Tenth Mulberry Streets Sixth Street Lafayette Armstrong Manufacturing Company J. C Illinois Central Glenn Tibbitts Town Public Service Company Fifth and

Flooding isolates Waterloo Cedar Falls city area

A historic flood cut transportation between Waterloo Cedar Falls and suburbs. Water over U S highways 218 and 20 halted motor travel while many streets, parks and business blocks flooded. Park Road Sans Souci area and Cedar Falls interurban lines faced closures as workers battled rising water with sandbags and pumps.

Waterloo Cedar Falls U. S Sedd Hudson

Business Men Angry When U S Raiders Take Club Booze

Springfield officials report federal agents raided the Springfield Mercantile Club and other lodges without warrants, seizing 25 gallons of alleged intoxicants. Elks and San Giano clubs were checked with no violations found. Members threaten action for unlawful entry and confiscation of property.

U. S. Raiders Springfield Springfield Mercantile Club Raiders Elks Club Sangaino Club

Farmer dies after self shot to spare wife worry

Shenandoah Iowa March 16 Arnold Johnson Essex farmer accidentally shot himself in the abdomen March 5, then walked home and kept silent to avoid alarming his wife. His condition worsened and he was taken to a hospital where he died.

Shenandoah, Ja Ciass Arnold Johnson Essex

Fish Emerges From Sewer At Sixth And Lafayette

An eight inch fish was belched from a sewer catch basin at Sixth and Lafayette this morning as water ran high. Lealan Buehrer, a graveyard boy, reported seeing a man pull the fish from the basin and bring it to surface.

Lealan Buehrer Hirceb

McGurn Scalise and others arraigned in Chicago court

In Chicago on March 16 Jack McGurn his blonde companion Louise Rolfe Rocco Fanelli and John Scalise were arraigned. The assistant state's attorney sought to nolle prosse the charges against Fanelli while asking seven murder counts against McGurn and Scalise be allowed to stand. Judge Peter Schwaba continued the case as McGurn and Scalise face trial in criminal court. Rolfe remains free on bond with hearings set May 22.

Chicago Jack McGurn Louise Rolfe Rocco Fanell John Scalise Manelli McGurn Scalise Thomas Nash Fanelli North Side Schwaba Miss Rolfe

Flood Waters of State Make New Inundation Mark

Floods from the Mississippi and Des Moines rivers push water into inland areas as stages rise. Keokuk and Alexandria roads flood. Burlington tracks four inches under water. Nebraska Iowa Illinois iced rivers slowly retreat while Wisconsin towns face rising flood danger. Indian Village Odanah residents prepare to evacuate.

Mississippi Des Moines Keokuk Burlington Railroad Alexandria Chicago Middlewest Nebraska Iowa Iinois Wisconsin Barron Birchwood Odanah Superior

Lamar Bank Bandits Captured After Long Manhunt

Kansas City reports Charles Clinton and Jack Reed, fugitives linked to the First National Bank robbery in Lamar Colorado, captured in Leeds after a year on the run. Four men were killed during the heist and pursuit, including the bank president and his son. The sheriff of Lamar heads to Kansas City to claim the suspects for trial on murder and robbery charges.

Kansas City U.P Lamar Colo Charles Clinton Jack Reed Kansas Jesse James Clinton Reed National Bank Western A. N. Parish Leeds

Marriage Licenses Issued in Waterloo and Nearby Areas

Arthur Kruger and Vivian Hitt of Waterloo, Clifford Cronk of Owasa and Elsie Carr of Waterloo wed. James A McDowell of Waterloo and Marjorie Hourthan of Waterloo are listed with addresses. Herbert Brunk of Waterloo and E M Close of Waterloo also named among licensees alongside Myrtle Fairchild of Rembrandt and others.

Arthur Kruger Waterloo Vivian Hitt Clifford Robert Cronk Owasa James A. McDowell Elsie A. Carr Herbert V. Brunk Marjorie Ann Hourthan E. M. Close Jegal Aow Moore Freeport L . Legal Myrtle Marie Fairchild Rembrandt

Obituary notices for Evans Shields and Simmons from Waterloo lore

Funeral services were held for Ella James Evans six year old daughter of Rev. and Mrs John Crippen Evans in Escanaba Michigan with burial at Elmwood cemetery. George W Shields former Waterloo contractor died in Oklahoma City at about 63 with burial in Oklahoma City. Charles V Simmons former Waterloo businessman died in Chicago after months of illness and remains to be buried in Waterloo. funeral arrangements pending.

Ella James Evans Ella James Evans John Crippen Evans Escanaba Mich Pnen- Monia Kearns Chapel J. G. Creede St. Mark's Episcopal Church Elmwood Cemetery Mr. Evans Thomas Evans Waterloo Middletown Conn Havre, Mont Esnaba Tina George W. Shields Lis Oldhoma City Oklo Oklahoma City Mr. Shields Rosa Blim George Burger John Phillips W. G. McKean Marshall, Ol Charles V. Simmons Chicago W. HH. Fay

Guardsmen Rescue Dozens From Flooded Riverview Island

Guardsmen from Company DB Iowa National Guard under Capt. Fred G. Clark Jr directed a rescue of about 100 people stranded on an island in Riverview addition. They used the CG A. Mearvis power launch and other craft to move residents to Kurth's hall and other refuges run by Red Cross volunteers. Many were cared for by friends or at Salvation Army shelter. Local Red Cross leaders Herman C. Miller and Mrs. Etta H. Warthen coordinated relief with Waterloo chapter officials. The Yellow Cab company aided families stranded by rising waters, including a woman admitted to hospital and a woman with six children evacuated from Duryea street.

Fillimg Westfield Avenue Duryea Street William Galloway Black Hawk Creek Chicago Great Western Black Hawk Jefferson Street Mullan Avenue Third Street Jefferson Comercial Riverview Riverview Addition la Porte Road Walter Commercial Herrick Refrigerator Company Eighth Ninth Streets Bavee Nauman Company Company DB Iowa National Guard Fred G. Clark, Jr Kurth Clyde Davis Herman Co. Miller Red Cross Joe Boyd Anderson Sherwood Park Salvation Army Americas Red Cross George Watt Riverview Park Park Road

New York Parade Honors St Patrick Day in City Tour

Thousands packed New York today for St Patrick Day celebrations starting with a 20 000 strong parade. The route along Fifth Avenue ended with halls and a reviewing stand at St Patrick's Cathedral where officials including Gardiner Hayes Alfred E Smith and Governor Roosevelt appointees observed.

New York St. Patrick Ireland Fifth Avenue Gathole Gardihal Hayes St. Patrick's Cathedral Alfred Bo Smith Walker Whalen William N. Haskell New York National Guard Roosevelt

Six Indicted for Running Card Club in Des Moines

Six men including Guy Rutherford Milton Lampkin Harold Lavine Bark Higgins Harold Hayes and Joe Dexter were indicted for operating a card club as a gambling house after a raid. Seventeen others face unlawful assembly charges. Grand jury heard evidence from state agents detailing a buzzer system, cards, dice, clips and more than $3,000 in currency seized.

Des Moines O.R Guy Rutherford Milton Lampkin Harold Lavine Bark Higgins Harold Hayes Joe Dexter

Auto Plates to Be Numbered from A s

Des Moines reports new license plate system by counties starting with Adair as No. 1 and Adams as No. 2. Secretary of State Ed M Smith explains counties will be assigned sequential numbers in alphabetical order up to Wright at No. 99.

Des Moines Ed M1. Smith Adair County Adams Allamakee Wright Whic

Dunkerton Defeats Port City in Junior Basketball Tournament

Dunkerton won 28 to 13 over Port City in the junior basketball tournament. Other morning games were forfeited due to high water. Jubilee and Hudson forfeited to Orange and to Dunkerton. semis set for this afternoon with finals at 8 p.m.

Dunkerton. In Csprelall Dunkerton Ja Porte City Jubilee Orange Hudson

Floods submerge towns as 6000 endure on rooftops

Geneva Alabama dire scene as waters flood streets. Army observation reports show 5000 residents clinging to roofs seeking aid. Death toll rising with 12 confirmed dead across Elba, Geneva, Brewton, and surrounding towns. Refugees evacuated to higher ground. measures to deliver food and relief underway.

Montgomery Ala Geneva U. S. Army JL. Choate Genevs. Khan Elba Alabama Jutba Pea River White Brewton Plomaton Fiomaton Angalusia Troy Geneve

Target of Bomb Strikes Chicago Cafe Owner’s Rival Troubles

A bomb exploded outside a Chicago cafe owned by Holey Bansen for the second time this year. The blast caused property damage and sent a family from the upstairs residence into the street as police investigate rival business pressure.

Chicago Holey Bansen Pallcn

Weather fragment prompts unclear Friday to Saturday forecast

Fragmentary OCR notes mention temperatures and events across Friday and Saturday with references to locations and times but no coherent data or specifics.

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