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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1928

Page

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Welcome for Bremen crew in St Louis after Milwaukee visit

The Junkers Bremen flight crew Von Huenefeld Koehl and Fitzmaurice receive a warm St Louis welcome to Lindbergh Field. They will parade through the city, attend a Forest Park Highlands reception, and dine with German consul George Ahrens before a city parade and luncheon at Busch estate. Over 200,000 Milwaukee crowd greeted them yesterday.

BL Louis INS Charles 4 Lindbergh Bremen Milwauker North Atlantic America Lindbergh Field Forest Park Victor Miller Chlefs Ehrenfried Guenther von Ruenefeld Herman Koehk James G. Fitzmaurice Forest Port Highlands North Atlantic Ocean Forest Park Highlands George Ahrens St. Louis University Club Ahrens Charles A. Lindbergh August A. Busch Bt. P County Chamber of Com Milwaukee Greenly Island Chicarp

Japan Refuses to Withdraw Troops in Chinese War Zone

A historical wire-like brief notes Japan’s refusal to withdraw troops from a disputed Chinese war zone. The piece references reactions from friendly powers including the United States and recalls the Washington conference era and mediation figures. It discusses tensions over China’s integrity and sovereignty and mentions Nanking as a related point of contention.

Japan United States Washington Earl of Balfour Charles Evans Hughes Chiba Shantung League China

Mortuary Services For Zelma Fleming Held In Wisconsin

Zelma Elizabeth Jeming died Saturday at a sanitarium in Woodward. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2:34 in Wismer chapel with Rev George Shoemaker officiating. Burial in Cedar Heights, offfield Sng. Friends and relatives named include Mrs. Samuyrnl Winthrop, Mrs. W. Finney, and E A Fleming. Also notes Walter Junior Porter funeral today at noon by Towne Funeral Home with Rev Ruchmiond Morgan officiating for Canprega nonal church. Body was taken to Relubeck for burial after a child’s death at home earlier in the day.

Zelma Fleming Zelma Elizabeth Jeming Woodward Wismerchapel George Shoemaker Cedar Heights Offield Sng Busca Fairview Miss Fleming Waterson Ing Richisie Samuyrnl Winthrop Ntwansen Wis Bunce Lincoln Street W. 1 Finney Fletcher Avenue Shrer Brothers E A. Fleming Cedar Bulls Vv Fleming New York J. G., Fleming Angeles Cal Walter Junior Porter Fueral “Homie Ruchmiond Morgan Canprega Nonal Church Walter Dyntor Porter W. A. Porter Rath Street Relubeck Tonsilius Reinocek

Waterloo’s Mr Bell Built Canning Pioneer Career

The profile traces the life of a self made industrialist who rose from a 12 year old yard worker to head of the Waterloo Canning Company and founder of the Bell brand shoepeg corn. It covers his education at DePauw and Bucknell, early telegraph work under Matt Quay, ventures in coal timber and a 5 and 10 cent store, rise to manager of Burt Olney Canning, and establishment of his Waterloo operation in 1923. He is noted as an Elks member, Sunnyside club man, and enjoys golf and Minnesota fishing.

De‘Pauw University DePauw Bucknell University Lewisburg Matt Quay Matt Young Beil Rome New York Burt Olney-Canning Company Oneida N. Y George E. Lichty Waterloo Canning Company Concen Bell Elks and Sunnyside Country Club Minnesota

Mellon’s Backing Shifts Hoover Nomination Outlook

The New York Herald Tribune reports Mellon’s renewed support for Hoover reshapes GOP hopes. Neutral leaders fear the anti Hoover faction faces slim odds, risking harm in the general election as neutrals weigh the implications and possible shift in strategy.

Iowa Teachers Buy Citizenship Papers at Iowa Exam

Three University of Iowa staff members were granted citizenship papers after an examination held Saturday. Professor Marton A. Shaw, Aldershot, and Coach Howard Shaw were among those given or pursuing naturalization, with Shaw identified as of English descent and Aldershot as Danish.

Ons Ci University of Iowa Marton A. Shaw Aldershot Howard Shaw Aldersehet Ted Howart

Fire Alarms Reported Damaging No Property

Sundry incidents at 10:48 p.m. in a garage at Lafayette Street injure no one and cause no damage. At 11:68 a.m. a fire at Waterloo Laundry Company on Park and Jefferson causes no injuries or damage. Monday at 1:02 a.m. an automobile fire in the 200 block of Fifth East involves Roy A. Cook of Independence with a sack on fire and no armage. an advertisement notes insurance advice.

Lund Lafayette George Weichold Veauon Park and Jeffersons Waterloo Laundry Cmpany Bankey Fifth East Roy A. Cook Independence

Qupt shoots husband in church lobby murder charged

Fred J Tyrell 53, superintendent of the First Christian church Sunday school in Mumhall suburb, is charged with murder after three shots fatally wounded Philip P Clark 36 of Homestead as services began. Clark had sought Tyrrell's resignation amid divorce action. church officials said Clark had threatened Tyrrell. Mrs Clark, a choir singer, was nearby and later under medical care.

Pittsburgh Fred J. Trrell First Christian Church Mumhall Allegheny County Jalil Philip P. Clark Homestead Tyr- Tell Clark Temple Ferrago Tyrrell Petrals Havel Clark Divorse Tyrrell Clarke Tytrell David B. Crawford Church Board

Slayer of Banker Denied Sanity Trial Goes to Murder Trial

J Everett Lewis, 31, charged with first degree murder in the slaying of banker John F Webber at Webbers home after a dispute over alleged mishandling of estate funds. Lewis confessed his shooting on April 7. Judge E M Walker denied sanity trial. a local sanity commission had submitted a private report. Defense includes Cal Shaw and L J Duke of Ottumwa and Sigourney attorney.

Ottomen J. Everett Lewis John F. Webber Lewis Webber E. M. Walker Lecal Cal Robert J. Shaw Sigourney L. J. Duke Ottumwa

Jail Constable Held for Oil Station Holdup

Sioux City Iowa May 14 Ray Russell 42 Sac City constable is jailed in Woodbury county facing robbery with aggravation after allegedly confessing to holding up a filling station attendant for 250. An accomplice fled after knocking the attendant unconscious and injuring farmer D McKown who witnessed the crime McKown a candidate for state representative organized a posse and helped capture Russell

Sioux City U.R Ray Russell Sac City Woodbury County Russell D. McKown MckKown Rus— Se

Legionnaire Editor Near Death in Des Moines

Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionnaire lay gravely ill with pneumonia at Methodist hospital Des Moines after a restless night. He had influenza last week but continued working until his condition worsened Saturday and he was admitted with a high fever.

Des Moines Frank Miles The Iowa Legionnaire Methodist Miles

Grieving Husband Ends Life at Wife's Grave

Ray Banker 37 shot himself at his wife's grave in Sioux City on Mother's Day, leaving three sealed notes explaining his act. His brother and sister discovered the body while visiting their mother's grave. Banker is survived by two young children.

Sioux City UPI Ray Banker Banker Ieft Banker

Aged Woman Hurt Near Son's Grave

An elderly woman near Minneapolis was severely injured when struck by a streetcar near a cemetery while tending flowers on her son's grave. The motorman said she stepped onto the track from behind a pole as the car approached.

Son Afianeapolis Minn Mel Charles Grecher Lime Springs

Aeronautic Wilt. Waterloo NAA Chapter Meets Tonight

Officers will be elected and bylaws adopted at the Waterloo chapter of the National Aeronautic Association meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Repasse Automobile company rooms. The charter will be on display as other business is transacted.

Waterloo National Aeronautic Association Repasa Automobile Company

Politicians Disrupted by Bank Robbery in Chicago Ward Club

In Chicago on May 14, three armed bandits interrupted a Fourth Ward Democratic club meeting discussing Chicago’s crime wave. They robbed attendees, including Benjamin Kanne who lost a $1,000 watch, with others losing from $5 to $500. The bandits warned to separate politics from crime.

Chicago Fourth Ward Democratic Club Lindsay Benjamin Kanne Sanitary District

West Union Bank Case Up To Jury

In May 14 2 H Estey assistant prosecuting attorney urged the state case against M Y Henderson cashier of the First State Bank of Gawkeye charged with accepting deposits while insolvent. The jury was reset to 2 o clock this afternoon after instructions. The court noted the long trial period with jurors spending Sundays at the courthouse. This follows the earlier conviction of bank president H Bevins on a related charge.

H. Bevins

Lindy Now Expert Navigator Taught by Best Navy Man

Col Charles A Lindbergh is now an accomplished navigator, joined by Major Thomas J. Lanphier at Selfridge Field Michigan. Lieut Commander P V H Weems, granted leave to teach Lindbergh, praises the pupil as quick to learn and ready to apply ocean navigation to aerial use. Lanphier confirms familiarity with the methods and ability to orient himself anywhere.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Thomas J. Lanphier Selfridge Field Michigan P. V. H. Weems Navy Department Lindbergh Weems Lanphier Navy

Foundry Accident Victim Secures $2500 Lump Sum

Ed C Andrews of 615 Washington Street petitioned a court for approval of a commutation of workmen's compensation on a $2500 lump sum. He was injured May 4 1926 at Hawkeye foundry, with the stipulation signed by foundry officers the deputy industrial commissioner and Employers Mutual Casualty Company.

C. Andrews Washington Street Andrews Hawkeye Employers Mutual Casualty Company

Brain Tests for Quick Thinking Reach University Standards

A published brain test from Evening Post presents groups of three statements per item. Readers decide which third statement to cross out based on the correctness of the first two. Instructions urge speed under two minutes and reference a Society Page answer section.

Rolund Ireland France Florida Can Island

Five New Jersey factory girls die from radium poisoning

Orange and Newark based radium watch dial painters face fatal illness as medical science offers little help. Five women Miss Grace Pyer Mrs Albina Larice Mrs Quinta McDonald Mrs Edna Hussman and Miss Kathrine Schaub suffer progressive decay after years of exposure. Legal action seeks 250000 for each hoping to aid their final days despite statutes of limitations.

Orange N. J Mays New Jersey Science Jersey Justice Grace Pyer Albina Larice Quinta McDonald Edna Hussman Hillside Kathrine Schaub Raymond Berry Newark Radium Corporation

Episcopal diocese of Iowa opens seventy sixth convention

The seventy sixth annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa opened in Davenport with Bishop T N Morrison delivering the annual address at Trinity Cathedral Sunday morning. Cedar River pollution noted as unsuitable water source between La Porte and Columbus Junction after state health board survey. About nine hundred attend University of Iowa mother son daughter banquet as part of Mother's Day activities. Appeals loom against Civil Service board ruling that three Des Moines city employees were illegally removed. Incident reports include New Virginia youths arrested for intoxication after an auto crash and Des Moines youths injured in collisions nearby.

Davenport LRI Episcopal Diocese of Iowa T. N. Morrison Trinity Cathedral Cedar Rapids Cedar River la Porte Columbus Junction State Board of Health University of Iowa Des Moines URI District Court Civil Service Commission W. G. Barney Warren Taylor Andrew Runberg Harley Clay Raymond Felton New Virginia Wesley Hoefle Lester Passno

Master Barbers Convene Annual Convention in Cedar Rapids

The third annual convention of the Master Barbers association opened in Cedar Rapids on May 14 with strong attendance. President L. R. Shull of Ames presided, and Robert K. Finch the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor and Drake alumnus will be the principal speaker at tonight's banquet. The convention wraps up tomorrow at noon.

Cedar Rapids Master Barbers’ Association Goor L. R. Shull Ames Robert K. Finch Drake University

West Union Fayette Paving Project Near Completion

A five and a half mile paving stretch on primary road No IT between West Union and Fayette will begin within two weeks. A two and a half mile section west of West Union was finished last Thursday evening and a similar piece southward was completed two days earlier. When the next section is done, West Union and Fayette will be connected by a hard surfaced road.

West Union Here Fayette

Grundy Center Rotarians Wives Host Waterloo Banquet

Grundy Center Rotary club members will be entertained tonight by their wives at a banquet in Waterloo. Hosts expect 30 covers. After dinner they plan to adjourn to the Rex Theatre where seats have been reserved.

Grundy Center Rotarians Waterloo Grundy Center Black Topom Rixfern Theatre

Divorce Mill at Reno Doubled Its Output in 1927

America's great divorce mill at Reno Nevada more than doubled its output in 1927. Washoe county courts terminated the wedded bliss of 1603 couples. Census figures show 1926 Reno divorces numbered 153 with one of every 40 Nev residents obtaining a divorce that year.

Weslington D. C America Reno Nev Washioe County Census Bureau Nevada

Lutherans Meet Here Tonight at OWA Convention

More than 150 out of town registrations for the Seventy-fourth annual Synod of Iowa convention of the United Lutheran Church of America arrive as it opens tonight at Trinity American Lutheran church. Rev. F Herbert Washiniaan announced the sermon will be preached by Rev A B Leamer. Prominent visitors include Dr Luther B Well of Baltimore Dr Charlies Bauslin of Fremont Neb Dr Holmes Dysinger noted in church school work and Dr Amos Traver of Philadelphia Luther League president. The fifty fourth convention of the Woman's Missionary Society opens Tuesday.

Synod of Iowa United Lutheran Church of America Trinity American Lutheran Church F. Herbert Washiniaan Toay A. B. Leamer A. m Luther B. Well Baltimore India Charlies Bauslin Freemont Neb Holmes Dysinger Amos Traver Philadelphia Luther League of America Woman's Missionary Society

London Denies Pact With Dawes Over Delegates

Senator Watson testified before the senate campaign committee about Indiana expenditures in the Hoover contest. He reported spending 2680.90 of funds, including 1000 to M Bert Thurmann, 275 for state travel stamping, 302.80 for printing and postage, and 602.50 to William Stahl for a farm relief article. Watson said Thurman and Archie Bobbitt could provide receipts and claimed his role was speeches and organizing, not fundraising.

Buck Watson Washington D. C Indiana Senate Campaign Committee Herbert Hoover M. Bert Thurmann Indianapolis William Stahl the Hoosier Farmer Thurman Archie Bobbitt

Plot to Kill Husband Leads to Arrest in Patchogue

A 28 year old Patchogue woman Iva Austin and boarder Arthur Abadore were jailed on charges of plotting to hire a gunman to kill her husband for payment from life insurance. Blueprinted plan involved payments and a share in a $4000 policy. A Deputy Sheriff involved posed as the gunman.

Patchogue She ‘Nassau County Iva Austin Sherif Charles Barcelona

Red Cross Chapters Seek Wallace C Mendenhall

Mrs. George B. Worthen of the Waterloo Red Cross home service seeks help as Catherine Kidder Cairo executive secretary reports Woodbury Red Cross and Cairo chapter aid in locating Wallace Glyde Mendenhall a 27 year old veteran last seen in Chicago. He is about medium height slender build with brown hair and grey eyes. Information should be given to Mrs Worthen by June 1.

George B. Worthen Home Service Department Waterloo American Red Cross Kathetine Kidder Cairo Egypt INS Red Cross Wooddie Astock Wallace Glyde Mendenhall

Priests Gather in Chicago for Farewell Banquet and Investiture

In Chicago, Rev Edward Slatlery of St Josephs and Rev Dennis OBrien attend Sacred Heart and St Columbanus events. Rt Rev Edward Hoban to be reassigned to Rockford as bishop. Marriage licenses issued include Ray Johnson of Waterloo and Herman Db of McIntosh Nevada. others listed with dates and locations.

Ose Rae Crerrgenrs Sacred Heart Catholic Church Edward Slatlery St. Joseph's Catholic Church Chicago Edward FP. Hoban Rockford, St Tayo Waterloo St. Columbanus’ Church Monsiegneur Dennis O'Brien Ray Johnson Waterloo Herman DB McIntosh Nevada Aronsa M

Newcomer Goodwin and Others Listed at Local Addresses

Four families moved from Waterloo during the last week, per Waterloo Merchants’ Association records. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin at 415 Eighth east, Marie Gindt at 333 Butler, Theodore Buchanan at 364 Stun, and others such as H. Cousins, T. E. Wert, G. M. Kiitley, Edward Schaffer, Matilda Graham, H. A. Goldsberry, J. Everett Marquis, N. S. Sherman, W. KK. Jonas, and additional residents at 1020 South 237 Edwards 1053 Lincoln 413 Walnut 826 Fourth coast 713 Vermont.

PF. O. Goodwin Eighth East Marie M. Gindt Butler Theodore Buchanan Stun H. Cousins T. E. Wert G. M. Kiitley Alen Edward Schaffer Matilda Graham Edwards H. A. Goldsberry Lincoln J. Everett Marquis Walnut N.S. Sherman Fourth Coast W. KK. Jonas Vermont Waterloo Reta Merchants’ Associave Tlon Records

Two Milk Purity Proposals For Waterloo Council

Waterloo council will discuss two milk purity proposals with state dairy inspector A. L. Landis and city officials. One plan would require milk sold in Waterloo to come from tuberculin tested herds. The other would establish a city distributor bacteria count service at about 800 dollars yearly, shared by the city and distributors.

Waterloo A. L. Landis C. L' McDermott J. R. Thompson V. G. Bellinger Waterloo Dairy Company O. L. Hamer Orange Township Joe Golinvaux Lunds Landis

Erma Cole Wins $20 Iowa Chemistry Essay Prize

Erma Cole a West High School senior won the first prize of 20 dollars in an Iowa essay contest by the American Chemical Society. Her topic was Chemistry in Its Relation to Disease and Health. She will receive the award at class night exercises Friday June 1. Russell Getty a senior won second place and receives a book Chemistry in Agriculture. Robert Youngs won first place last year.

Erma Cole West High School Iowa American Chemical Society Russell Getty Robert Youngs

Wilson's Widow to Get Five Thousand Pension

Washington May 14 U P A bill awarding Edith Bolling Wilson widow of President Woodrow Wilson a pension of five thousand dollars a year passed the Senate unanimously.

Wilson Washington, D. C U.pa Edith Bolling Wilson Woodrow Wilson Senate

Jensen Canopus Club Speaker At Noonday Luncheon

City attorney W P Jensen will address Canopus club members at the noonday luncheon tomorrow at Hotel Russell Lamson. Amos Vogt buys barber shop at 329 Jefferson Street from John Hammond who remains with Vogt. Miss Mary Davis of 306 Williston avenue visits Burlington over the weekend.

Amos Vogt Jefferson Street John Hammond Vogt Burlington Mary Davis Williston Avenue

Boxer Robber Pays $100 Fine for Hitting Woman

Pleading guilty to assault and battery on Margaret Camarata of 1002 Dawson Street, Lowell Squires known as Kid Roberts was sentenced by Judge J. C. Beem to pay a $100 fine and $2.50 costs or 30 days in jail. The fine was paid and costs suspended.

Margaret Camarata Dawson Street Lowell Squires Cireles Kid Roberts J. C. Beem

Rescue planes down short of destination

Two United States army planes en route to Labrador to assist the trans Atlantic monoplane Bremen crashed near Maitland Nova Scotia shortly after 11 pm eastern time. The pilots diverted from their course after passing Truro and headed toward Maitland about 50 miles from Pictou. The incident occurred as Bremen continued its flight to New York.

Halifax N.S United States Army Labrador Loe Bremen New York Camna Maitland Hants County Pictou Cobequid Bay Minas Basin Truro

Washington DC Prohibition Agents Warn Druggists

Prohibition agents in Washington DC are pressuring druggists and other sellers of non intoxicating beverages under the Volstead act. They warn that selling items like juniper oil preparations known as gin drops could cost licenses. Agents label such sales as compounding a felony, though most violations under the act are misdemeanors.

Washington, D. C INS

Motherhood the elemental task praised at Rotary dinner

Rev J Richmond Morgan urged Rotary members to value motherhood as essential. He proclaimed education lacking if it omits duties of motherhood and praised all women for their role in bearing and rearing. Daughters attended. Mrs Fred McLain sang.

J. Richmond Morgan First Congregational Church Rotary Club Hotel Russell Lamson Raphael Fred McLain

Wilimer Committee Forms Taxpayers League in Black Hawk County

C. Williams announces formation of the Black Hawk County Taxpayers and Publicity League with 45 charter members. The group, to support J. W. Wilimek for sheriff on the Republican ticket, will audit county records and publish findings. Office listed at 301 Black Hawk Building.

Black Hawk County C. ¥. Williams Fourth Street West J. W. Wilimek Williams Black Hawk Building

Dogs Lose Trail in Search for Lost Three Year Old

Harvey Hunemiller, custodian of Shores broodhounds kennel, returned from Little Falls Minnesota after a failed search for a missing three year old boy. The dogs failed to start the trail and no trace was found. Separately, Richard Elwell filed a municipal court suit against Walter H. Schriel for $714.50 in damages from an automobile collision on November 29. Building permits were issued for several properties including Grace, West, Borsheim, Troesier, and Rosendahl projects with values ranging up to $4,000.

Harvey Hunemiller the Shores Broodhounds Kennel Little Falls Minn Hunemiller Strick Fred Scheel Richard Elwell Third Street West Walter H. Schrel Sixth Street West

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