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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

10

Senator Kenyon may enter 1930 Iowa race

A confidential source hints Judge W S Kenyon now on the U S circuit court of appeals could be drawn into the 1930 Iowa senatorial contest though friends doubt he would reenter partisan politics. Names mentioned as possible starters include Howard J Clark Governor Hammill former Governor Harding and Congressman Dickinson.

W. S. Kenyon United States Circuit Court of Appeals Iowa Kenyon United States Towa Howard J. Clark Hammill Harding Dickinson

Senate Secrecy Rule Faces Abolition Fight in Senate

Washington May 27 United Press correspondent Paul Matlon refused to reveal sources for a roll call on Irving Lenroot’s confirmation as a judge claiming no senate subpoena power. The rules committee aims to modify the secrecy rule before summer recess, likely barring press on the senate floor. Senator LaFollette vows to fight to restore press privileges as the committee weighs rule changes. The session noted the senate’s broad power to question witnesses, referencing a Supreme Court ruling in a separate case about a Philadelphia clerk who refused to disclose campaign fund sources.

Court of Justice Paul Mallon United Press Senate Rules Committee Senate Trvine Lemont Court of Appeals Mallon Washington, D.C Paul Matlon Irving Lenroot Court of Customs Appeals Curtis Press Association United Press Association Rute Washington, D. C Moses Miles Curtis LaFollette LaFollette Wisconsin Supreme Court Thomas W. Cunningham Philadelphia Reed Primary Investigation Committee William S. Ware

Chance Good For Congress Recess

Washington May 27 AP Congress leaders hope for an early summer recess if votes on the census reapportionment bill in the Senate and tariff measures in the House go their way tomorrow. A House farm bill conferees gridlock over the expert debenture plan adds a fear of delays to their plans. The House aims for a 3 pm vote on the tariff bill under a special rule favoring Ways and Means amendments.

Washington, D. C Taday Senate House Ways and Means Committee

Wheat at St Low Price in 14 Years

Chicago May 27. For the first time in 14 years quotations of dollar wheat were registered on the Board of Trade as rain over the Canadian spring wheat belt eased crop damage fears and spurred selling. May delivery hit 1 per bushel after early resistance kept it 8 cents above. The slump reflects record world supplies and strong new crop prospects, with prices down about 50 cents from a year ago.

Chicago Board of Trade Tevels

Delegates Gather for Lutheran Meet in Elk Horn

Delegates from all parts of the United States arrive for the United Danish Lutheran Church of America convention in Elk Horn Iowa. More than 200 registered with expected attendees for the gathering opening tomorrow and concluding Sunday with eight theological students to be ordained.

Elk Horn U.P United States United Danish Lutheran Church of America

Willebrandt to resign as assistant attorney general

Washington May 27 UP Mrs Mable Walker Willebrandt assistant attorney general has decided to relinquish her post in the department of justice and enter practice in New York and Washington the United Press learned at the department of justice today. KILFED IN ROAD CRASH Seokuk May 27 4tssi-pr J C Taylor 52 a physician of Hamilton Ill was dead here today of injuries received last night when he failed to notice a turn in a road and his car crashed into a ditch near Hamilton Dr Taylor died before reaching a hospital here.

New York Katherine KK. Fogarty Gene Tunney Foparty Frances Walker King F. R. King Tunney Washington, D. C Mable Walker Willebrandt Department of Justice Washington United Press Seokuk J. Cc. Taylor Hamilton Itl Taylor

Courier Delivery Deadline Notification

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5:30 o'clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call $160 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6:30 p.m.

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Harry L Adams Exonerated in Civil Dismissals

A group of civil suits filed May 13, 1929 by Mrs. Mattie Pride against Harry L Adams at 8165 Baltimore street were dismissed in district court after a settlement. The cases totaled about 7000 dollars, settled for 5000. Pride consents to dismissal of pending criminal proceedings, asserting Adams is fully exonerated. Two further suits for damages were mentioned.

Harry L. Adams Baltimore Street Mattie Price Hummel Hotel Pride Delaware County Adams Delaware County Court

Heflin Bares Plot to Dum Dum Him

Senator Heflin of Alabama read to the Senate a letter claiming a six-person Detroit conference swore to murder him with dum dum bullets. The writer said he would be a squealer rather than an assassin, and the letter warned of an intended assassination on a road. It was mailed Saturday in Detroit.

Army Plains Texas Reg. Robbins James Kelly Fort Worth Washington D. C INS Heflin Alabama Senate Murer Detroit

Quake Recorded Near Chicago On Seismograph Move

A seismograph at the University of Chicago logged an earth tremor today dated May 27. The event appeared about 2,400 miles northwest of Chicago and lasted over two hours, with the report noting a distant disturbance.

Chicago University of Chicago

Iowa Alumni React as Iowa Faces Conference Oust Debate

Waterloo alumni and University of Iowa supporters weigh charges after a faculty committee moved to oust the Hawkeyes from their conference. They urge careful review, seek due process, and warn of lasting athletic damage from suspensions. Frank denounces Belting claims as a willful misstatement in a dispute over funds diverted to aid athletes.

Expulsion of Iowa Will Not Prevent This Year's Games

Champaign, US May 37. Prof. G A Goodenough of the University of Illinois says Iowa’s expulsion from the Big conference takes effect January 1 and all football games scheduled with conference teams can be played as scheduled. Conference season for basketball does not start until January first, and Iowa can continue its current baseball team.

Champaign G. A. Goodenough University of Ilinois Corea Iowa Towa Goodenough

Morrow Family Silent on Anne Lindbergh Wedding Date

Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow gathers with family at the Englewood estate as Anne Lindbergh’s wedding to Charles A. Lindbergh looms. Date unannounced amid speculation mid-June. Morrow refuses to share details or confirm attendees.

Morrow Englewood WN. J Dwight W. Morrow Morrow Estate Anne Charles A. Lindbergh Mexico City Plutarco Elias Galles Mexico Lindbergh Morrows Colonel Lindbergh

Pocket vetoes upheld by Supreme Court in test case

The Supreme Court ruled that pocket vetoes at the end of Congress first sessions are valid. The decision, supported by the United States Court of Claims, involved a 1926 bill that would have allowed the Oregonian and Western Indian tribes of Washington to sue the government for 12 million dollars under old treaties.

Washington U.P Coolidge Norris Muscle Shoals Supreme Court High Court United States Court of Claims Congress Washington State

Flierg Safe 200 Feet From Death Over Minneapolis Flight

Minneapolis May 27 An attempt to set a new endurance flight record ended in near disaster for Gene Shank and Qwen Haugland aboard Miss Ranger. A refueling line fouled a wing, a line became entangled, and a tall spin ensued. The pilots struggled to regain control, dipped to 200 feet, then relaunched to resume fueling before making an emergency landing.

Minneapolis Minn Gene Shank Qwen Haugland Miss Ranger Am Line Shank Haugland

Rescue 150 From Sinking Steamer

The steamship Aleutian struck a rock off Ayak bay Kodiak Island Alaska yesterday and sank after 5 passengers and 135 crew abandoned ship. The Surveyor towed 150 survivors to Seward 300 miles away through heavy seas. The Aleutian valued at 1,000,000 was regarded as the Alaska Steamship Company’s finest vessel.

Ayak Bay Alaskan Surveyor Alaska Steamship Company Kodiak Island SOS Seattle Alaska Seward

Iowa Aeronautic Conference Opens in Ames

Iowans gathered in Ames for the first state aeronautic conference led by Prof. E. B. Smith to discuss aviation as a career. The event features speakers including Col. C. B. Robbins and Gov. John Hammill addressing progress, weather, and town impacts on aviation with sessions through Wednesday.

Ames Charles D. Reed Des Moines Col. C. B. Robbins Cedar Rapids

Camp Dodge Grenade Mangles Boy's Hand

Des Moines May 27. Harold Larson 19 lost his right hand when a grenade found near Camp Dodge rifle range exploded while he handled it. His hand was mangled and later amputated at a hospital. Nearby were his sister and another girl but none were hurt. Garner Lawyer Dies. Will H. Ramsay 62, attorney and brother of former secretary Walter Ramsey, died suddenly at his home in Garner.

Des Moines U.P Harold Larson Camp Dodge Larson Garner Will H. Ramsay Walter Ramsey

Belting's home target for egg bombardment

Bloomington Indiana May 27. The Indiana University baseball schedule will proceed as planned with Iowa next Saturday. Zora G Clevenger Indiana athletic director announced the Hoosier schedule. Iowa City Iowa May 27. Iowa students threw rotten eggs at Belting's home, accusing Paul E Gelting of causing the ouster from the Big Ten. Des Moines May 27. Gov Hammill suggested a state investigation into Iowa conditions if needed. Chicago May 27. Major John L Griffith announced Iowa’s Big Ten expulsion would not be effective until Jan 1 1930. Towas six football games against Big Ten rivals will still be recognized if Towas wins. Iowa City May 27. Griffith will visit Iowa to aid investigation and present charges and evidence. Chicago May 27. Iowa suspended from Big Ten pending reinstatement by refuting charges. Iowa City May 27. University of Iowa reorganizes athletic department after Belting resignation. faculty committee actions disrupt plans.

Waterloo University of Iowa Hawkeyes Great Sports League Bub Iowa Big Ten Maj. J. L. Griffith Iowa City Geo Bloomington Ind Indiana University Zora G. Clevenger The Hoosier University Towa City Paul E. Gelting Towa Belting Chicago John L. Griffith University of Town Ohio State Ilinois Wisconsin Minnesota Purdue Michigan Griffith Hawkeye Iowa University Big Ten Athletic Conference Maj Joan &. Grtfith Athletic Commissione United Press Today Altho University of Iowa Today Paul =. Belting E. H. Lauer Lauer

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