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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
12
A deadly blast and ensuing fire trapped scores of stunned victims at a hospital clinic. The incident left 91 dead and injured many others, with responders scrambling to control the blaze and rescue those inside. Authorities are investigating the blast’s origin and potential suspects as families await word.
At the Baptist Bible Union convention in Buffalo New York trustees rebuke Minor Stevens for alleged misrepresentation over Des Moines University turmoil. Dr T T Shields and Miss Edith Redman receive firm support while faculty positions are confirmed vacant amid accusations and counterclaims.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Hongkong reports about 1500 casualties after a battle at Sheklung between Cantonese nationalists and Kwangsi troops. Cantonese forces aided by gunboats and 15 aircraft attacked. Kwangsi troops retreated in disorder, pursued by aerial snipers. Further fighting near Samshul saw Cantonese gunboats fire on Kwangsi vessels attempting to land troops.
Walter Hagen shot a 70 in the second half to post a 139 total in the Yorkshire Evening News 1000 pound tournament at Moortown England following a 69 yesterday. He leads as other contestants finish qualifying rounds for the $5006 event.
Authorities seek motive for double shooting on a farm near here. Alfred Berthel, 26, and his brother Frank, 33, were found shot in a field by their brother Edward. Authorities think Frank followed Alfred to the field, then shot him and killed himself. No motive is known.
Elinor Smith known as the flying flapper will attempt a world speed record for women aviators tomorrow at Roosevelt Field. She will fly the same biplane used to set an endurance mark recently, per her mother Mrs Thomas Smith.
Dr. J. W. Kime plans to circulate petitions to recall Mayor V Findlay and Commissioners J J Brennan and W F Hohn after losing to Hohn. The drive follows a city election controversy tied to 20 indictments against Fort Dodge Gas and Electric Co for alleged election expenditures. Kime disputed Mayor Findlay’s claim of a clash between Fort Dodge Power and John Reed interests.
Detroit on May 15 learned that Mabel Walker Willebrandt ordered a sweep to wipe out the Purple gang. Police hold 12 gangsters for violations of the United States code. Authorities predicted a further dozen arrests of Detroit underworld figures, including Izzy Bernstein, Able Anler, Eddie Fletcher, Joe Miller, and Erwin Millburg.
Two American missionaries Rev Haro Schwendener of Chicago and Edgar Truax of Boone Iowa were seized by Chinese bandits April 22 near Sungtao in Kweichow province. They were robbed of belongings and tortured in a cave before being released according to a message to the American council.
In Towa City on May 15 three new trustees joined the University of Iowa school of religion board. Federal Judge Martin Wade Iowa City Arthur Poe Cedar Rapids and Prof. George W Stewart of the university were named to the panel. Dean George F Kay was re elected along with Rt Rev Msgr W P Shannahan E P Adler Thomas Farrell Sigourney and Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer Drakes Moines who were also re elected. Bean Kay serves as chairman of the board.
Washington May 14 President Hoover issued proclamations under flexible tariff provisions boosting duties on flaxseed milk cream and window glass. The move affronts the farm bloc while signaling White House caution on embargo rates. Rep Tilson declined to link proclamations to the tariff fight and urged party unity as a Republican conference plans to cohere against Democratic pressure.
The Prince of Wales reportedly rescued foreman Guinness at the Newcastle industrial exposition when the man was pulled toward a high speed machine. The prince grabbed the overalls and freed him just before the belt drew him in, risking loss of limbs or life.
Baton Rouge May 15 The senate voted 20 to 19 to try Huey P Long governor on eight counts of official misconduct in a 5 man impeachment court. A two thirds vote is needed for conviction and the narrow margin signals strong support for Long among some senators.
Harry F. Sinclair, jailed for contempt of the senate, was re-elected chairman of the board of directors of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company at the annual stockholders meeting in New York on May 15.
Des Moines police search for 36 year old Thomas Clark missing since Monday after leaving his lunchroom where he has managed for 14 years. He complained of a headache and did not reach a physician's office, his wife reporting his disappearance.
Paris May 15 The fate of the reparations negotiations hung in the balance as French delegates Emile Moreau and Mr Quesnay met with Owen D Young and other American delegates to discuss Sir Josiah Stamp's plan The outcome was expected to hinge on a French acceptance or rejection and would affect three months of talks.
Snow covered Aberdeen Mitchell and Watertown as mild warmth yesterday gave way to near freezing. Light snow fell in Mitchell melting quickly while Aberdeen reported nearly a third of an inch by 3 am and temperatures 53 degrees lower than yesterday.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 4 30 oclock. If the carrier boy or you fail to receive your paper by that time, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 8 30 p m.
A massive blast and blaze at the Cleveland Clinic hospital on Euclid Avenue and East Ninety third Street on May 15 killed at least 45 to 91 people and injured many more. Fire teams fought flames as gas victims succumbed, with patients and staff evacuated by window, roof, and ambulance to Mount Sinai and Huron Road hospitals.
In Chicago on May 15 a failed robbery spree ended with two robbers killed and a third mortally wounded after a confrontation with police. John Hart, 24, was killed by Henry Brown while at a west side dress shop. Albert Martin, 27, died while fleeing after a car theft attempt. Patrolman John Healy shot John Meyer, 44, following a restaurant robbery by Meyer and an accomplice.
Fifty five airplanes commanded by Major Ralph Joyce took off from Selfridge field in Mount Clemens Michigan for Norton field near Columbus Ohio. The 55 plane formation includes 42 pursuit aircraft eight observation planes and five transports and will remain based at Norton until May 25 as part of a Red servil army defending Ohio from invasion by Blue air forces from Fairfield Day ton.
In Des Moines on May 15 the confession of Sam Rappo, obtained after his December arrest for Charles Pirro’s murder, was admitted into the court record as the trial resumed. Rappo claimed a dispute over 50 gallons of alcohol brought from Chicago led to the fatal confrontation, with Pirro refusing to take or pay.
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