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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

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Chicago Hosts 10 Grew of Bremen On Two Day Visit

Chicago welcomed the Bremen crew of Baron Gunther von Huenefeld Maj James Fitzmaurice and Capt Her taann Koehl during a two day stay. Thousands lined the airport approaches as the Junkers plane landed amid rain and fog delays. Mayor Thompson led the official reception while a first greeter, a small boy, drew the crowd with a handshake greeting. The program included a luncheon at South Shore Country Club, a city tour, and a parade at Soldiers Field followed by a banquet before departure for Milwaukee. Mrs Fitzmaurice and Mrs Koehl joined the crew arriving in New York and Chicago respectively for the visit.

Chicago U.A Bkremen Junkers Baron Gunther von Huenefeld James Fitzmaurice Her- Taann ‘Koehl Cleve Maywood Field Pitemaurice William Hale Thompson Miers Thompson South Shore’ Country Club Soldiers’ Field Milwaukee Violet Fitzmaurice Elfreda Koehl Bremen New York Koehl

Mother's Visit to Children Hedged by Odd Conditions

Mrs. Bessie Bond may visit two daughters, Dorothy and Ila, at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Dubuque between 2 and 4 p m on May 13 under strict conditions. An injunction from Feb 27, 1928 prevents her from taking or talking to the children, with Judge H B Boles allowing a supervised visit while banning solo time with the girls or disrespectful remarks about their father. Bond seeks custody of the other three children. hearing on the petition is pending.

Bessie Bond Dorothy Ila the Good Shepherd Dubuque Bond Harry H. B. Boles Vera Bessie Jean

Youngest Iowa liquor offender gets six years

Tipton report says Kenneth Long, 15, of Stanwood feared as the state's youngest liquor law violator, was sentenced by Judge John T. Moffitt to six years in the Eldora reformatory. Parole plea by his parents was denied.

Tipton U.P Kenneth Long Stanwood John T. Moffitt Eldora Reformatory Moffit

Waterloo appointees to U S Naval Academy All pass exams

Mrs. O M Howe of 314 Wellington street reports her son Charles a midshipman at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis has learned that Fred Howe Malcolm Garrison and Richard Shane have all passed examinations for academy entrance Howe and Garrison are appointed midshipmen while Shane is an alternate. Also accident victim recovers in West Union Iowa May 11 senior Tom Smale injured when his car ran off an embankment after a mechanical failure.

O. M. Howe Wellington Street Charles United States Naval Academy Annapolis Fred Howe Malcolm Garrison R. H. Garrison Alta Vista Avenue Richard Shane C. N. Shane Independence Avenue Academy Howe Garrison Shane West Union Tom Smale

Quarantines Reported for Mumps and Smallpox Cases

Quarantines issued for multiple cases including seven year old Darline Farley at 420 Argle and six year old Zthet Speulding at 1529 Logan. Adult Elta Lichty listed with smallpox at 1590 Washington. Marie Kelly at 117 Dawson associated with influenza or pox case.

Darline Farley Argle

Unclear Weather Log With Fragmented Times

Fragmented OCR shows temperature notes and partial forecast terms for Thursday Friday with scattered times and abbreviations. Seems to be a weather page snippet lacking readable context or complete data.

Waterloo Business Leader H. P. Estey Co. Pioneer

The article profiles Afr. Adams of the H. P. Estey Co. a long-time Waterloo businessman. Born in Alma Michigan he rose from courier to owner guiding a company employing about 30 locally with a 360000 yearly payroll. The firm diversified into radios, cosmetics and more with branches in Duluth and Fort Dodge and Adams also active in Rotary Elks and Masons.

Afr. Adams Waterloo WBS Nic Webber Hlinois ‘Central H. P. Estey ‘& Co Old Iowan Paper Company Adams Company Duluth Minnesota Fort Dodge Adams The Elks

Albanian cabinet resigns over budget rift

The Albanian government cabinet resigns amid budget disputes per an Exchange Telegraph Rome dispatch. Meanwhile European hockey entrants to the Olympic games include Belgium Spain Denmark France Germany Switzerland Austria and India opening May 17 in the Olympic stadium.

London INSI Nas Rome Amsterdam INS Indianam Olympic Stadium Belgium Spain Denmark France Germany Switzerland Austria India Edmund Gosse Serously ii Rangoon Sague Senor Guesalaga Holland Berlin Gustave Stressmann van Lear Black Baltimore Dutch East Indies

Senate Debates Tax Cut Bill Amid Investigations

Congress Today reports continued Senate debate on a tax reduction bill while the Campaign Investigating Committee probes Curtis and Hoover. Naval affairs subcommittee reviews schedules as 8 to 4 counts are noted. ROUSE presides as Tyson-Piize Aerold emergency retirement bill discussion goes on.

United Presa Senate Ation Bill Curtis Hoover Naval Affairs Cars ROUSE Tyson-Piize Aerold

Nationalists of China appeal for league help

The Chinese Nationalist government in Nanking appeals to the League of Nations under article 11 for action over Japanese intervention in Shantung. Washington and Paris dispatch follow ups note Japan's troop movements toward Tsingtao and clashes at Tsiwan with heavy casualties.

Geneva League of Nations Shantung Nanking Japan Tsiwan League League Council China Peking U. S Paris W.P Pr. c. Co United States Kellogg Dr. Wu United Press America Tanaka Washington Shanghai Canton Shameen Hongkong Talwar Bank

Brain Tests and Vocabulary Quiz From Evening Post

The item describes an intelligence test series at major universities and explains synonym and antonym terms. It lists ten words with multiple choice options and indicates answers appear on the Society Page.

Elks Grand Ruler Guest At Waterloo Lodge Event

John F P. Malley grand exalted ruler of the Elks will be guest of honor at a Waterloo lodge 290 banquet in the club home this evening. He arrives from Sioux City with James Pennelly and is joined by other grand lodge officers and local committee members for a 6 46 toast and principal address.

John F P. Malley Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Waterloo Lodge Sioux City James Pennelly J. Edgar Masters Charles E. With Louie Foreman Bloomington Lil Grand Lodge Chicago Co. EB Pickett Ryler Ruler Maley Charles Witt J. C. Murtagh

Butterworth Elected U S Chamber Head in Washington

William Butterworth of Maline Indiana was elected president of the chamber of commerce of the United States. Joseph H. Defries of Chicago was chosen chairman of the board. Butterworth, a farm machinery maker, succeeds Lewis E. Pierson who did not seek reelection.

Washington, D, GC William Butterworth Maline, Til Chamber of Commerce of the United States Today Joseph H. Defries Chicago Butterworth Lewis E. Pierson

Skromme Blasts Field Over Radio Invitation

In Shenandoah Red Oak May 11 Senator Lers J Skromme accuses Henry Field of snubbing radio time for campaign, terming Field stingy with broadcasts. The speech also notes a series of local property damages and a hospital admission for an abscess. Rising tensions in local political scene referenced by names and addresses from Shenandoah and nearby Red Oak.

Red Oak U.P Henry Field Lers J. Skromme Roland Field Shenandoah Skromme

Raphael Madonna Painting Sells for Record Price

London May 11 report that Raphael's famous large Madonna sold for 875000 dollars, a record price for a single picture. Art dealer Arthur Rock disclosed the buyer as the Driveen brothers, who acquired it secretly from Lady Desborough. The previous record was Gainsborough's The Blue Boy at 783000 dollars.

London U.P Raphael Toay Arthur Rock Lady Desborough Driveen Brothers Gainsborough

Missionary killed by bullet through bedroom window in Taianfu

The American Methodist missionary Mrs. William T. Hobart was shot April 29 during fighting between nationalists and northerners in Taianfu near Tsiwan. She died an hour after being struck, as missionaries and Chinese students shelter in the basement. The Hobarts, from Evanston Illinois, arrived in China in 1882 and have two daughters in the United States.

Shanghai William T. Hobart Taianfu Tsiwan China United States

Kid Roberts Boxer Charged With Assault and Battery

Lowell Squires 21 alias Kid Roberts of 316 Riehl Street is charged in municipal court with assault and battery on a young woman. Prosecutor Ralph W. Travis says the alleged incident occurred May 5 and a trial was set for 10 a.m. tomorrow. Squires is held in the city jail after a 10 p.m. arrest by Detective Ralph Davis.

Lowell Squires Kid Roberts Riehl Street Ralph W. Travis Jnil Squires Ralph Davis

Death Notices from Riverview and Local Areas

Louise Riley 7 daughter of Mrs Sybel Barnell Riverview died pneumonia at home born Waterloo May 1 1921 buried Elmwood. Jean Rumsey 2 daughter of Mr Mrs A E Rumsey Fourth Street West died pneumonia local hospital burial Elmwood. Dr George J Mack died here funeral at O Keefe Towne chapel then Monticello with Masonic rites. Samuel Hillsworth Moseley died Wednesday funeral Sunday Lafayette Street home then Renwick burial Elmwood. Thomas Lynch died in Waucoma funeral arrangements pending St Rose Cemetery. Katherine Ruth Lawson died at local hospital shortly after birth body at O Keefe Towne. Mrs Fred Matthias died yesterday funeral in Denver Lutheran Church Denver Iowa.

Louise Riley Sybel Barnell Riverview Addition Waterloo Lowell School Ray Barnell Roy Marshall Commercial Street Clarence Petersen Bros Chanel F. Herbert Moenlmann Trinity American Lutheran Chitch Bimal Elmwood Jean Rumsey A. E. Rumsey Fourth Street West Ernest B. Mounsey Christ Episcopal Church Dean Town City John G. J. Mack George J. Mack Moring O'Keefe Samuel Ellsworth Moseley Samuel Hillsworth Moseley Lafayette Street J. Arthur Young First Methodist Episcopal Church Otto Phipps Renwick Thomas Lyncis Roy Rust Second Street Robert Obele Thompson Avenue Waucoma Thomas Lynch St. Rose Cemetery Katherine Lawson Katherine Ruth H. J. Lawson West Parker Street O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home Fred Matthias Pred Matthias Denver Engleke New Hampton Waterloo Lodge O'Keefe & Towne George Wright W. M

Scientist Argues Death Marks End Not Start of Sleep

London reports Great Britain's leading scientists debate life after death. Sir Arthur Keith contends death ends all while Sir Oliver Lodge and others argue the soul may persist beyond bodily extinction. Keith cites medical evidence that mind and soul are brain manifestations.

London Great Britain Arthur Keith Oliver Lodge Keith John Blandsyiton SirArthur Keith Manchister University

Boy Struck by Car Injures Leg Crossing Street

Donald Vaughan a 12 year old pupil of Emerson school was badly bruised after being struck by a car driven by H F Simpson at Park Avenue and Washington Street shortly after noon today. He was riding a bicycle and taken home by private car before an ambulance arrived.

Donald Vaughan Emma Stone Commercial Street Ace H. F. Simpson Fourth Street Emerson School Park Avenue Washington Street Perificera

Four Aliens Seek Citizenship in Naturalization Hearing

Four aliens serving in World War I appeared before Judge Hi Bo Boies for naturalization under the soldiers act. Antonio Georgendis Greece Bruno Marx Germany Demosthenes Soumpsas Greece all from this county. Hans Olsen Denmark from Independence also sought citizenship. Adjutant E J Brucher of the American Legion assisted. Grimme naturalization examiner appeared for the government. The Tanana Alaska thermometer read 74 degrees below zero.

Hi. Bo Boies Antonius Georgendis Greece Bruno Marx Crermany Demosthenes Soumpsas Hans Olsen Denmark Independence E. J. Brucher American Legion Rk. E. Grimm

Last Frost May Hit Northern Iowa Gardens

Des Moines reports Jack Frost may visit Iowa’s northern lowlands tonight. Charles D. Reed of the state weather service predicts little impact on staples but possible damage to flowers and gardens. Last frost average is May 3, with last year on April 24.

Des Moines INS Jack Frost Iowa Charles D. Reed State Weather and Crop Service of Reed

Defense Starts in Henderson Trial at West Union

Civil engineer E n Schenk testified for M Y Henderson cashier of the closed State Bank of Hawkeye. He described blue prints of farm territory and explained them to the court and jury as part of proving property values tied to loans alleged by the state to be improperly made. Three appraisers are listed to testify for Henderson in the district court fraud case.

West Union E.n Schenk Whaterog Henderson Oon Thiat

Urges Farmers to Vote for Lowden

Oswald Garrison Villard editor of The Nation urged Iowan voters to back former President candidate Frank Lowden,Tittnall, citing the lack of a progressive in the race and criticizing farmers for backing Herbert Hoover. He called the country politically stagnant since 1914 and warned that farmers may not vote for Hoover, while Gov. Alfred Smith was deemed unlikely to carry their support due to his stance.

Muscatine U.P KTNT Oswald Garrison Villard the Nation Frank Lowden Tittnall Wile Iurd Werbert Hoover Alfed Smith

Bray Bound Over To Grand Jury In DWI Case

Earl Bray and Charles Reed were arrested yesterday on the La Porte road. Bray was bound over to the grand jury in municipal court to answer the charge of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Earl Bray Charles Reed la Porte Road

Orbers Curtains on Locomotives

Railroads in 26 northern states must install curtains on back and sides of engine cabs to protect firemen and engineers for use from November to April each year. A hood curtain is required to close the opening between locomotive and tender in the more northerly portion of the covered territory.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Tilingis Iowa Minnesota Missouri Nebraska South Dakota District of Columbia

Costs Woman $300 Over Finesse Lead in Court Battle

In Los Angeles on May 11, Mrs. Esther Lyon sued Mrs. Gene Robinson for 21010 damages after Robinson finessed her partner's spade lead in a bridge hand. Testimony described a push and facial cut from the diamonds on Robinsons fingers, with the court settling on a $300 award.

Los Angeles Cal Gene Robinson Esther Lyon

Business Men Ask for Arbitration of Iowa Labor Dispute

Des Moines business men led by J. C. Lewis president of the Iowa Federation of Labor petition Gov Hammill to investigate and conciliate a labor dispute tied to employment on the new federal building project in Des Moines. Hammill sent the petitions to Attorney General John Fletcher for opinion and potential arbitration under town law.

Des Moines Mary Theu J. C. Lewis Iowa Federation of Labor Hammil Hammill John Fletcher

North Dakota Girl Competes With Six Boys In Oratorical

A North Dakota girl joins six boys in the eighth zone national oratorical contest in Kansas City on The Constitution. The winner advances to finals in Washington May 26 with other semifinalists earning trips to Europe. Finalists include Renee Patterson and seven other competitors from across the region.

Kansas City iTi North Dakota Washington Europe Renee Patterson Dickinson N. D Robert Garclay Minneapolis Thomas Clark Elkhart Elmey Norquist

Gal Student Kills Woman with Auto

Coroner's inquest to be held in Winterset Iowa for the death of an unidentified 60 year old woman killed when struck by an automobile driven by Catherine Ambrost a high school student. The woman was dragged 40 feet and her skull fractured. Ambrost says rain obscured her view and she was not held.

Winterset Ric mMehb Catherine Ambrest

John Old Scout Grows Thin Warns of Health Claim

An advertisement targets underweight men and women urging use of McCoy's Tablets or Cod Liver Oil Tablets. It promises a return of purchase price if after four boxes no gain of five to ten pounds occurs and health improves. Sold at Robert Drug Co and other drug stores.

John McCoy Rsk Brad Robert, Drug Co C. J. Miller America

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