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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1928

Page

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Mutant Policemen Held at Old Murder Ring Heads

In Mami Florida the county stockade hosts the chief of police and six subordinates jailed after grand jury denounces brutal law enforcement. Indictments include murder related to deaths of prisoners and associates. Acting Chief Reeve and Public Safety Director Arnold take over as patrols tighten in tense districts.

Mami Fla Mars Alaims Miami Leste Quigar TR L. Wood County Stockade M. A. Tibbits John Claudel Ton Natworth Nelson ‘Ward R. Y. Glisson Guy C. Reeve H. H. Arnold Arnold

Four Hi V Teams Survive Morning Round Cage Meet

Geder Falls March 24 Waterloo East High meets Waterloo West High and Dunkerton plays La Porte City in the Hi V semifinals at Teachers College gym. Morning rounds produced West High 21 Cedar Falls New Hartford 2 East High 22 New Hartford 12 La Porte City Hudson 15 Dunkerton 24 Shell Rock 1 La Porte City 25 Hudson 15.

Geder Falls Waterloo East High Waterloo West High Dunkerton la Porte City Teachers College Gymnasium West High Cedar Falls New Hartford Finchford East High la Porte Cty Teachers College High Hudson Shell Rock

Street Car Collision Damages Auto Near Syndicate Building

A street car and a parked car at the curb near the Syndicate building on Bridge Street were struck today. A delivery auto driven by I Warley was damaged. the auto moved 450 feet and overturned. Warley and the masterman W O H Meret escaped unharmed.

Caugus Newegen Ulm Weaay Alls Curbon Bridge Syndicate Building I. Warley Lucia P. i Wartey W.oo H. Meret Ihe

Mortuary Notices for Patten and Patton Family Figures

The notice lists funeral arrangements for Mrs. Charles Patts Patten 83 of Hawk County died at home of her daughter Mrs. Choe Vinney in New Hartford. Service Sunday at Barclay Township United Presbyterian Church with burial in local cemetery. Also announces death of Mrs. Henry Eberhardt 82 of Bewran with details of survivors and anniversary noted.

Charles Patts XN Patten Promrer Hawk County Choe Vinney New Hartford Jae Chursday Rom Barclay Township United Presbyter Teey J. HK. Blark Eeemeters Rachel Lewis Dev. A Evie County Lewis Pluckfiach County Conger Street E.beriardt Dane Street Todey Henry Eberhard Bewran Bee Fray Eweughiters Han Fo Ay Beaman

Iowa Press Adah Declines OK For Road Bond

Des Moines March 4 The Iowa Press association declined to commit on the 100 million road bond issue at its thirteenth annual convention closing session. Resolutions favored the bond as a means to create an all weather arterial highway network but the section was struck out. Jarnagin was elected president to succeed Garey with Rae named vice president Hull recording secretary and Lucas treasurer.

Des Moines Iowa Press Association Resolutions Committee Claude Campbell Jewell Bays Indorsing United States Inka Iowa Board of Control Iowa Jarnagin W. Jarnagin Storm Lake-Pilot-Tribune J. W. Garey Sioux City Journal W. G. Rae Grinnell Herald O. E. Hull Leon Reporter J. G. Lucas Madridy Register-News

City Officials Prep Election Plan as Clerk Remains Absent

City plans for upcoming election proceed with Mayor Glenn A Tbbitts supervising duties while Charles C. MacKay remains away due to a death in his family. Election board members and clerks are selecting polling locations and arranging duties for polling day.

Charles C. MacKay Lufkin Vex Glenn A Kbtaes Mackay Abeener Juders Potl Gen Seleema Avery Ihag Ty Wadias Polis LatRicia

Oklahoma oil shipment eyed across Midwestern rail lines

A garbled Oklahoma oil word list hints at a plan to move crude via rail to the Midwest. The fragment mentions Tulsa and a railway route with traffic management notes and potential dates, but details are unclear.

Sweeney Style Show at Plaza Next Week

Sweeney Style Show at Plaza Theatre opens Monday for four days featuring Le Bethy Wureter Mae ur Hardin Feria Tanes Louse Burns Virginia Pertiord Dorothy Mieffert Clever Stirling Florence Nisins Cre Thine Brennieer and Cualyndale in a fashion program.

Tess Living Wil Apriag Enite Ak Plaas Monray Dane Gand Ty Models le Bethy Wureter Maeur Hardin Feria Tanes Louse Burns Virginia Pertiord Dorothy Mieffert Clever Stirling Plorence Nisins Cre Thine Brennieer Cualyndale

Visitors Tour New County Jail Aims To Impress

Visitors and families toured the new county jail on an inspection day led by Sheriff’s deputies and board members. Officials praised the facility with children watching cells while officials recited the cost and purpose of the upgrade.

Thru County Wotnett Board of Supervisors Warner Pyworth Harry Allen F. R. Decker

Gorman Hits 615 in A B C Tournament Singles

Mike Gorman of Waterloo Kansas placed in the money at the A B C tournament in Kansas City with a 615 series in singles. Scores listed include 216 176 and 223 as Waterloo bowlers compete for a share of a 75000 prize.

Gorman A. B.C Kansans City Mike Gorman Waterloo M. Gorman E MePariaar F. Manalil Bedack FE Smith Mepfarinne Essesee Mandan Cesar Cere Gormiai Budack

Arrest Looms For 1927 Plate Drivers In Black Hawk

State and local officers will arrest all drivers in Black Hawk county whose cars display 1927 license plates starting next week. Auto inspector Kamrar said many cars still show last year plates and urged owners to pay 1928 licenses promptly.

Black Hawk County R. Kamrar Webste City Kamrar

Fire injures six as four story building collapses in Chicago

In Chicago on March 24 a four story apartment building collapsed injuring six firefighters. The fire had spread quickly with the structure partially caving in trapping crews and signaling a major emergency response.

Chicago Bremen

Brain Tests for NOY and Social Pairings Examined

The article discusses a societal puzzle about pairing and fate, referencing NOY and a reader engagement on the Society Page. It questions how persons relate as parent and child, exploring ethical and logical dimensions of paired identities and responsibility.

Elk Run 914 Acre Tract Purchased by Chicago Banker

Charles Fox of Chicago bought the 914 acre Elk Run land along the Cedar River four miles southeast of Waterloo from William Fox and F. B. Harriman for a total cash expenditure of 62 500. The property will be replatting and no immediate development planned.

Elk Run Cedar River Waterloo Charles BE. Fox Chicago William F. Fox Charles Pox Charles Fox William Fox F. B. Kworiman Fer L. A. Andrew Waterloo Bank & Trust Co County Recorder’s Office George Dawson Andrew William Fox-Harriman Edwards, Longley Ransiee Fox William Pox Wiliam Fox Harriman Price Park Bank Southline Development Company Chiroto Bea

Fire Alarms Reported With No Damage At Multiple Avenues

Fragmentary dispatch notes multiple alarms in Anlaniwhite and Grassitre areas. No damage reported at 200 kilo Gi itt Casketer location or on Grassitre avenues including Hawthorne and Creek roads. A quoted line about safety is included with a phone contact 404 Verdigenents.

Anlaniwhite Earhayetar Priday Grassitre Byte Hawthorne Avenues Bridas Hoo Creek

Waterloo Daily Notes and Arrivals Report

Local notices list visitors from Chicago Dubuque and Waterloo including Morse and son Fred of Vine Street and L R Thomas of Postal Telegraph in the city. Court grants Eleanor Neipert a divorce from H A Neipert with custody of two children and $20 biweekly support.

Eleanor Neipert H. A. Neipert H. B. Boies Mrs. Neipert Shir-ley Glenn Logan Eugene Neipert

Harry Sindlinger Dies in Chicago of Heart Disease

Harry Sindlinger age 59 of 614 Riverside drive died suddenly of heart disease in Chicago. He had recent health issues but was active and had sought treatments with his brother in law, a physician. He was born in Waterloo and leaves a wife Agnes Gillan, two children, three siblings, and several grandchildren. Funeral plans pending. body to be brought to Wateres for burial.

Harry Sindlinger Riverside Drive Mindav Maude Clark Chicago Sindlinger Harry Charles Sindtinger Bloomington Mac Sindinger Waterloo Willai Lind Hinger Waterlog Younber Vaars United Neckwear Company Agnes Gillan Marion Wateres Marvel Gray Bloomningian Don Norwaort Street John Waters Mushu Bickley Myrs Clark Pour Alan Sy

Temperatures Forecast With Odd Scribbled Notes

Fragmentary weather item hints at Friday temperatures with scattered words and unclear phrases. No concrete values or locations are readable to form a reliable summary.

Marsh Not Wanted as U S Witness on Return

Wilbur W. Marsh former treasurer of the Democratic national committee testified in Washington before the Teapot Dome committee and returned home claiming he will not appear before a New York federal grand jury. He said the Chicago subpoena was withdrawn and he need not respond.

Wilbur W. Marsh Democratic National Committee Washington, D. C Senate Federal Grand Jury New York Chicago Marsh Federal Building

East High 25 Graduate Becomes Johns Town Theatre Organist

Harold J. Lyon a Waterloo native and East High School class of 1925 graduate has become organist for the new million dollar State theatre in Johns town Pennsylvania. After guest organist work in Buffalo Rochester and Niagara Falls he now broadcasts daily from WHBP from 1 15 to 2 15 p m eastern time. Lyon studied at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and was mentored by Jesse Crawford in New York City.

Harold J. Lyon J. J. Lyon Logan Avenue Waterloo Altho State Theatre Johnstown Buffalo Rochester Niagara Falls N. Y WHBP Lyon East High American Conservatory of Music Chicago Jesse Crawford New York City

Oelwein Man Arrested on Wife Desertion Charge

Russell Bogardus of Oelwein was arrested here last evening on a wife desertion charge at the request of the Oelwein police chief. He will be returned to Oelwein today. Velina Marie Driscoll, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Driscoll of 209 Mullan Avenue East, is seriously ill at the family home.

J. N. Trunnell Wava Tenth Street Chicago Jasper R. Trunnell L. E. McCabe Dubuque Minnesota Illinois Central Railway Waterloo Russell Bogardus Oelwein Velina Marie Driscoll M. J. Driscoll Mullan Avenue East

Waterloo to vote on municipal court contests and band tax

Voters will decide three items in Waterloo's city election. Ballot one lists the Waterloo ticket headed by Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts with councilmen and officials. Ballot two covers municipal court races with judge and bailiff contests and a clerk. Ballot three asks to levy up to 2 mills for a city band fund.

American Legion Band Iowa Waterleo Waterloo Glenn A. Tibbitts City of Municipal Court John G. Brem George J. Sager William A. Pook Ernest M. Koepke George M. Essex Theodore Peek Martin A. Parker American Legion Council Playground Commission Park Commission Riverfront Commission

Congress Today Senate Debate on Norbeck Migratory Bird Bill

Senate resumes debate on the Norbeck migratory bird bill while the public lands committee continues the Teapot Dome investigation. House members press the naval appropriation bill as World War veterans panel weighs hospitalization measures and Interstate Commerce reviews railroad consolidation legislation.

United Press Senate Public Lands Committee HOUSE World War Veterans Committee Interstate Commerce Communities

Youth Held in Palo Bank Robbery in Cedar Rapids

One youth, Ed Nemechek, 18, is in custody as authorities search eastern Iowa for two accomplices in the Palo State Bank robbery that netted 2344 dollars. Police believe Nemechek is the key man though he denies knowledge, and report the stolen car used in the arrest may have been used by the trio to escape. A companion was sought after failing to return home. Building permits and quarantines also appear in the page.

Cedar Rapids Ed Nemechek Iowa Palo State Bank Here Nemechek Covington

Birth Announcements From Local Families

Birth notices list multiple newborns with parents and dates in March and February. Names include Richard, Envelyt Libaty, Donald Robert, Valeria Jean, Kathleen, Thelma Jane, Revit Warren, and more, with residences such as Westfield and Stratford.

Lyman Catipbel Richard Bee Froncis Huriey Wottino Richard Pratyes Tayuond Cole Waterson Madlins Donald Robert Bannd Suimmertians Westfi Revit Warren Myr Jess R. Scote Onoesta March Mh Laren Lean

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Durers Quigg Lieut Tibbits Claudell and Natworth H. Kler Kier Wood Victor W. Parnell Ward Glisson John Mabry Legion Band Adah Wochen Oklahoma Tulsa Marakee Sabitink Arisa Erie Sweeney Plaza Bening Post The Oman Newires Tos Arre Wolfe Promomira Auimner Tus Serps Huy Buchanan’y L. R. Thomas Postal Telegraph & Cable Co Charles M. Hellis, Jr Towa State University Towa City Wellington Street Charles Hyde Elizabeth Roby J. W. Wakeley Illinois Central Railway System W. Scott Williams Western Lines Meadowdale A. E. Smith Glenn B. Beers M. L. Bowman Beers W. Esher H. I. Wagner K. of P.lodge Jerry Plum Iowa City Ward Ferguson Sailor Home Flasre Clair Bode Navy S&s New Mexico San Pedro Cal Ala Mather Grace Bode Tom Clow Eee Pawns Tyres BIG Eastern Theatre E. A. McFarlane Third Ward Wisl J. A. Hartleip James A. Robinson Kenneth L. Bragdon Joel W. Steely Frank A. Lawson Guy M. Johnson J. A. Tawngsley J. H. Easley William A. Reed Congress Today Palo Waterloo Laundry Company Jefferson William McCardle Parker Home Building & Loan Association Johannes Laursen Campbell Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation Logan R.A. Broyles Fowler Josephine Olds Blarnlyn DuBois Ast Riehl Linn Aavill Lane Licen Elwin E. Carson Lansing Adaline S. Aldrich Mardik West Virginia Pocahontas Kentucky
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