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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

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Farm Bill Nears Fate on President's Desk

Washington May 4. The farm relief bill passed by the House last night heads to a Senate conference to resolve differences. The measure, tied to crop stabilization and the equalization fee, faces a hoped presidential passage after possible veto battles and further House-Senate adjustments. The bill’s fate remains tied to votes and veto prospects as debates over the fee continue.

Washington, D. C Senate House McNary-Haugen White House Coolidge Frank O. Lowden Trmvis Dawes Aswell Louisiana Donse Agriculture Committee Haagen Agriculture Committee Farm Board Supreme Court Jowans Supportel Fort New Jersey Ramseyer Dowell Burtness Haugen Gayes Mapes Michigan Hardy

Fate of Americans in Jap China New War Zone Unknown

Report from Tientsin says Japanese armored trains with reinforcements moved toward Tsingtao and Tsinantsu. Marshal Chang Teh, head of northern forces, expressed regret over clashes at Tswan and offered to aid the Japanese with arms and ammunition, an offer Japan declined to suppress outrages without outside help.

Tientsin Telp Tsingtao Tsinantsu Chang ‘Teel Tsiwan

Oil man dies in Tulsa as Pine Oil executive

Howard Norton Cale 54 vice president and general manager of the Rout Western producing division of the Pine Oil company died at his home in Tulsa. The note lists quarantines for several children with ages and addresses, including Linvd Newell 11 and Charles Trader 11 among others.

Tulsa Okla Howard Norton Cale Rout Western The Pine Oil Company Thn

Judge Dismisses New Prosecution Against Schultz

After a short pre trial hearing Judge G J Sager freed B Schiltz on a second charge of receiving stolen property citing insufficient grounds to bind him to the grand jury. State waives arguments as Schultz testifies he refused to buy scrap tin and asserts defense discrepancies and witness corroboration. A $400 fine and 60 days in jail from a prior plea remain pending appeal to the supreme court.

B. Schiltz G. J. Sager Schultz Relph W. Travis Fang Bressey H. Frank Ww. Edwards Sith Naking Schulttz

Plumbers Seek Settlement in Master Builders Strike Talks

Journeymen plumbers, on strike since Monday over a proposed $1 per day raise, meet with master builders to review a settlement plan. T. M. Woodfull, president of Waterloo Local 384, says details are not public and several channels must be worked through before a vote. The dispute centers on wage increases and ongoing conference discussions extend from last night’s session.

T. M. Woodfull Waterloo Plumbers & Steamfitters Ollerhig Cya Amoum

Champagne Needed for Miss Waterloo

Misa We oo boat purchased by the riverfront commission for the Cenday river arrived today over the Tinos Central from Dubuque and was switched to the Rock Island. It was unloaded near Third Avenue West and will be repainted and launched with ceremony in about a week per Hermann Miller, commission chairman.

Riverfront Commission Sist Po Cenday Tinos Central Dubuque Rock Island Third Avenue West Hermann Miller

Aviator Loren Bally Improves After Exhibition Flight

Reports indicate Loren Bally, injured during an exhibition flight at La Porte City, is improving steadily. He is expected to leave Allen Memorial Hospital within a day or two after his bad day in the air.

Loren &. Bally Ey Arenian la Porte City Hr Express Allen Memorial Hospital

Kidnapper Hugo Eifert Sentenced to 25 Years

Hugo Eifert, a 25 year old German youth, was sentenced to 25 years in the state reformatory for kidnapping and robbing Jay Hileman near Bremer county. He claimed coercion into a criminal gang and expressed intent to reform, as deputy Henning accompanied him to an Intenurban car. He was arraigned by Judge G H Kelly at Charles City in the same district as Bremer county cases.

Hugo Elfert State Reformatory Jay Hileman Waverly Anamosa Hugowood Sey Germany Fred H. Henning Hugo Henning Hupp Hensing Eifert Hileman Waterloo Bremer Pang Elfert Benton County Tripoli Bremer County Charles City G. H. Kelly Bitert

Death of Lynn L. Cowles at Waterloo

Lynn L. Cowles, 37, a Popular cigar store clerk, died shortly after midnight at his brother E. P. Cowles’ home from erysipelas and complications after an illness. Born December 16, 1890 in La Mont, Tennessee, he moved to Waterloo 26 years ago and resided with his brother and sister-in-law. Surviving: one brother, Mrs. Eva Ingram of Los Angeles, and sister Mrs. Eva Ingram. Funeral set for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Petersen Bros. chapel with Mason service and Knight Templar escort. burial in Lamont.

Lynn L. Cowles E. P. Cowles Grab Avenue Ilness la Mont Waterloo H. D. Cowles Eva Ingram Los Angeles Ingram Cowles Royal Arch Masons FL & A Asealon el Kabir Shrine Cedar Rapids Meimet Knights of Pythias Waterloo D. O. KL K Petersen Bros Truman DeRoame Waterlon Jadge Masonia Templar Furial

Buser to Battle Kimball for 2nd Place on Ticket

Des Moines May 4. J D Buser announces aggressive campaign for Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Clem F Kimball says no active campaign but will rely on record for renomination. Buser plans pamphlet and statewide speaking tour. Kimball schedules non political speeches later in May.

BUSER Kimball Des Moines INS J. D. Buser Clem F. Kimball Council Bluffs International News Service Red C Pacific Junction Pisgah Tabor Kingsley Buster National Capitol Lowden Gates Spencer Emmetsburg Milford Estherville Algota

Wilimek Files for Sheriff on Republican Ticket

J W Wilimek a Cedar Falls Waterloo resident is a candidate for sheriff He served in the Spanish American War World War I with the Thirtieth Infantry and Third Division He was born in Tama county in 1878 and later built a bakery in Cedar Falls He also held local posts including Cedar Falls city council city clerk and Cedar Falls Commercial Club secretary He promises a law and order administration if elected.

J. W. Wilimek Cedar Falls Waterloo Wilimek Guba Cedar Palls Mexican France Tama Dysart Western College Toledo Geder Falls

Brain Tests of N

A noisy OCR style page describes spelling challenge items and answers. It notes selecting the correct spelling among options, with examples like chimney versus chimeney and other misspellings. The piece references university entrance tests and a social page for answers.

Deeei Drelnt Disent

Glee Clubs and Choruses Shine in State Tests

Town high schools competed in the annual state music tests with soloists and ensembles. Winners include Edward Wolsworth Cedar Rapids second place, and various other solos in woodwind brass cello violin tenor baritone and piano. Chamber music and groups from Perry high and Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs earned second.

Town City Une Edward Wolsworth Greenfeld Edward Armidson Keokuk Jack Deam Cedar Rapids Robert 4 Council Bluffs Martha Burton East Des Moines Alan Richardson Carol Abernathy Fair- Held Robert Livingston Paulinna Lawrence Bryant Lenox Howard Prantz Burlington Evelyn Teanker East Tres Moines May Bolton Burington Chiamber Perry High School Abraham Lincoln Council Butts Oelwein Curls Carey

Dirigible Italia lands at Vadso amid hangar damage

Vadso Norway May 4. The Italia dirigible landed after a rough voyage, damaged hangar canvas and a destroyed access road. Commander Umberto Nobile reported a satisfactory journey and planned departure to Spitsbergen later. Norwegian guns fired a salute as Nobile and crew were hosted by the mayor.

King's Bay Spitzuergen Weather Bureau Umberta Nobile Wadsoc Gen. Nobile Umberto Nobile Vadsor Vadsee King’s Bay Tanafjord Gamvik Bear's Island Stolp Germany Norway Copenhagen Helsingfors Italia Gulf of Bothnia Gramila Karlebyat Lohrova i Finland Brahestad Pinmaren Kiynesun United Press Spltabergen Nobile Inday

Fire Alarm Damages Bates Street Storeroom

Thursday at 7 p.m. a fire at 125 Bates damaged the storeroom contents owned by John Robinson. Loss set at 200 dollars with cause unknown.

Bates John Robinson

Temperature Forecast for Toa Area

Weather brief shows low Thursday night into Friday with temperature details and time marks. Rainfall expected up to 3 inches in some zones. warnings may apply for late Friday night into early Saturday.

Maazimuny Whurstay Uae

Kansas City broker shoots aging associate at union station

Wealthy real estate broker Harry Wheeler fired three times at C. A. Miller Pullman official in a private union station office. Miller was wounded in the abdomen and left near death. Wheeler surrendered to police claiming he wanted to kill Miller over a broken home and money loan disputes.

Kansas City Union Station Harry Wheeler C. A. Miller Pullman Company Pullman Miller Wheeller Ofce Ono Cholice Wheeler L. A. Toyne

Temperatures Swing Across Iowa With Frost Likely

Iowa temperatures ranged from 39 to 90 degrees with Des Moines weather bureau noting Burlingon reached 95 at Davenport 87 in Albia Cedar Rapids and Iowa City 86 in Dubuque Lamoni and Keokuk Inwood posted 39 degrees as frost is not expected to cause major crop damage.

Des Moines Mays Weather Bureau Burlington Davenport Albia Cedar Rapids Towa City Dubuque Lamoni Keokuk Inwood

T. P. A. Opens State Meet in Burlington

The Travelers Protective Association of Town opened its state convention in Burlington Iowa with many commercial travelers present. Speakers urged voter approval of a 100,000,000 state bond issue for primary road improvements. Davenport submitted a bid to host next year’s convention. a banquet is planned tonight and officers will be elected tomorrow.

Burlington Travelers Protective Association of Town Mace Davenport

Bicycle Derby Set For May 26 With Large Prizes

Playground bicycle derby scheduled for May 26 planned by Victor A Read city recreation supervisor. Six events include slow race 220 yard dash 440 yard dash 30 yard dash mile and distance race. First five events at Gries park distance race proclaimed from Fourth and Lester to Logan and Donald then back to Fourth. Prize list promises a Waltham watch and assorted bicycle parts. W Coburn Son offers a racing bicycle for a record.

Victor A. Read Gries Park Lester Parker Logan Donald al Rold Mersil Coburn W. Coburn & Son Sporting Goods

Fuller couple drives from Florida to visit in four and a half days

Rev and Mrs T J Fuller and partner motor from St Petersburg Florida to here covering about 1500 miles in four and a half days. They traveled via Macon Chattanooga Nashville Evansville Danville Bloomington Clinton and reached here yesterday. They plan rapid city evangelistic services and a campaign for Wessington Springs Junior College starting June first.

T. J. Fuller Williston Avenue St. Petersburg Fla Macon Chattanooga Nashville Lakeland Clearwater Potter Rapid City S. D Wessington Springs Junior College Wessington Springs S. CD

Adoption dispute ends as Gilbert keeps Oran Gilbert

Judge R W Hasner dismisses habeas corpus at costs in the case involving Oran G Benson Gilbert. Mrs W G Benson paternal grandmother and Mrs Cleo Brown the natural mother contested custody while Mrs Boletta Gilbert has cared for the 22 month old since birth. The court found no legal adoption and ordered no surrender to any party.

Boletta Gilbert Oran G. (Benson) Gilbert R. W.W. Hasner W. G. Benson Hint

State funds diverted in Knapp trial at Albany

In Albany on May 4, the case of former secretary of state Mrs Florence E S Knapp focused on a Syracuse department store account. A February 1926 bank draft for 2875 06 was credited to her, alleged as funds diverted to her own use via salary checks to a stepdaughter. Eleven indictments remain pending.

Albany N. W Florence E. S. Knapp Syracuse Knanp

Rates Talked by Rail and Express Officials

Officials from Illinois Central and American Railway Express met with W Scott Williams to discuss passenger and freight rates and mail handling. Attendees included H S Faizchild Lumsden L E McCabe and Frank Ralston.

Ilinois Central Railroad American Railway Express Company W. Scott Williams Western Lines Witnoisener H. S. Faizchild Chicago Lumsden Sioux City L. E. McCabe Dubuque Frank Ralston Cedar Rapids Express Company

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