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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1929

Page

2

MacDonald Returns to London Amid Cheers at Dock

Prime Minister MacDonald lands in Liverpool aboard the Duchess of York after a peace mission to the United States and Canada. Crowds cheer as he steps ashore with his daughter Ishbel, fatigue gone, and he looks fit. He states the visit brought the two nations closer and opened paths for broader cooperation to preserve world peace.

London MacDonald United States Liverpool Eng Ramisay Canada America S. S. Duchess of York Bel Queebec Tihany Ramsay Bint Ishbel President Hoover United. States United State

Courier Expedition to Search North for Santa Claus

The Courier plans a far northern expedition using bases for intensive exploration. Planes and dog teams will be deployed as needed while radio messaging keeps readers informed and field testing of radio transmission for pictures is pursued.

Fage One Ib Jis WHS Getty Sourier Ufe Santa Claus

Man Fires at Boys in Halloween Prank Shocking Injury in Rockford

In Rockford on November 1 a Halloween prank left John Worden 17 badly wounded by a shot to the chest and Howard Powers 16 less seriously hurt after two youths upset Swanberg's outbuilding during a pre Halloween celebration. Swanberg, 28, was charged with shooting the youths after they returned and authorities say he fired three gun rounds.

Rockford Carl Swanberg John Worden Howard Powers Jess Swanborg

Pantages Sentence Delayed to November Seventh

A judge continued the sentencing of vaudeville magnate Alenancer Pantages for attacking Pringie until Saturday November 9. Pantages appeared in court wearing handcuffs as his mother-in-law Elvira Mendenhall wept. he was returned to county jail after a brief session in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal Alenancer Pantages

Storm Lake to Host Eleventh District Federation Meeting

The Eleventh District Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Storm Lake next year. The federation yesterday passed a resolution favoring ratification of a new peace protocol by the United States Senate.

Storm Lake Cherokee Federation of Women's Clubs United States Senate

Wan 75 Shots Son and Tries to Shoot Daughter-in-Law

In Washington Iowa on Nov 1 James Wilson age 75 shot his son George Wilson 50 nearly fatally and then tried to shoot George's wife. George was wounded and hospitalized with a .38 caliber bullet left side near the heart. The wife knocked the pistol away and Wilson then attempted a knife attack but she blocked it. Wilson is in the county jail as the son’s condition remains serious.

Washington James Wilson George Wilson

Marchioness Curzon's Son Granted Divorce

Hubert Duggan, son of the Marchioness Curzon, was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from his wife Joan Dunn. The decree cites Mrs. Duggan's misconduct with Anthony Jenkin, a known figure in London society.

London INS Hubert , Duggan Curzon Iis Joan Joseph Dunn

Crisis in China's Civil War Looms

Gen Chiang Kai Shek leader of the Nationalists left Hankow for the Henan frontier as heavy fighting raged. Reports from the area described a severe, deteriorating situation with the civil conflict in China nearing a critical phase.

China Hankow Ching Chiang Kai-Shek Nationalists Henan

Heavy Snowstorm Cuts Winnipeg Off

A heavy sleet and snow storm cut Winnipeg off from the outside world. Telegraph, telephone, and press wires were dead since 4 p.m. Thursday as the storm swept over the Winnipeg region.

Winnipeg St Fauls Nov Tuba

Four Automobiles Stolen Last Night From Waterloo Area

Four automobiles were reported stolen last night in Waterloo. Fred J. Chapman of 1192 Riehl Street reported his 1924 sedan license H 21A00 missing. Devyere Perkins of 448 Bratnober Street reported a Night coupe taken from 1080 Lafayette Street. R A Rath of 133 Alta Vista Avenue reported his sedan license H 4087 stolen. Mrs John M Miller of 318 Hartman Avenue reported a 1923 sedan stolen from the yard of a new home.

Fred J. Chapman Riehl Street Lafayette Street Devyere Perkins Bratnober Street R. A. Rath Alta Vista Avenue John M. Miller Hartman Avenue New Home

Tax commission to hold another public hearing in Des Moines

Iowa officials plan a second public hearing in Des Moines next Thursday or Friday to discuss tax revision proposals. Senator F Clark of Cedar Rapids will chair the session, with the Fiala tax investigating committee and the state board of assessment and review coordinating the event.

Des Moines JINS Iowa Fiala Legislative Tax Investigating Committee State Board of Assessmeent and Review F. Clark Cedar Rapids

Temperatures Forecast With Incomplete Details

The readable portion shows an upcoming temperature forecast for Thursday and Friday with partial times and percentages. Data is fragmented and does not provide complete forecast figures or locations.

Nova Scotia Plebiscite Favors Government Liquor Control

Nova Scotia voters backed government control of liquor in a plebiscite with 86 078 voting for control and 41 169 against 4 5 small polls left. The result signals broad support for ending prohibition though premier E N Rhodes urged caution before final interpretation. Supporters argued revenues from liquor sales justify the measure.

Halifax N. S Nova Scotia E. N. Rhodes Prince Edward Island

Ring Named to 18th District Beach

Herbert Ring of Cedar Rapids named by Governor Hammill to the Eighteenth district bench succeeding Judge Anderson who resigned effective today. Ring, president of the Linn County Bar association, was suggested by association members at a Cedar Rapids meeting. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1905, began law practice in Linn county in 1909 and formed a partnership in 1915.

Des Moines U.R Herbert Ring Cedar Rapids John Hammill F. L. Anderson Judge Ring Linn County Ger Association Judge Anderson Cedar Point Linn County Fred We Hann

Deaths Charles A Van Schoyck and Mrs Fred Pierce

Charles A Van Schoyck 45 of Bennington township died at St Marys Rochester Minn from obstruction of the intestines after an October illness. He was born April 28 1884 in LeRoy New York moved to Eagle Grove then Waterloo and married Emma Shrauls in 1908. Surviving are his widow two children his father a sister and several brothers. Funeral at First Methodist Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs Fred Pierce 42 of 1015 Washington Street died in a local hospital from double pneumonia. She was born near Waterloo and moved to Waterloo with her parents at age five. Surviving are her husband one daughter two sisters and four brothers. Funeral at Kistner Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Charles A. van Schoyck Charles Allen van Schoyck Bennington Township St. Mary's, Hospital Rochester Minn LeRoy Eagle Grove Waterloo Emma Shrauls Bennington First M. E. Church Carl Helen Mr. van Sehoycek L. Gustafsoan New Hampton Lloyd Bimhurst S. MM Fred Pierce Wash- Ieron Streek Swalm Faunie Sta Wasterloo Jyne Martin Elmira Stark Pied Pierre Colo. Ta Washington — Street Mary Jane Aohn Swerney Chicago Ed Ackerman Riceville John Will Oliver G Kistner Chapel Clinton F. Smith Burin Fairview Hodya Kistner Mortuayy

Old Friends Pay Tribute at Bier of Mrs Girton

Mrs Plora Girton of Washington DC an early Waterloo resident was honored at funeral services yesterday afternoon at the O Keefe Towne chapel Rev William Hardcastle conducted the service with Mrs Ellett Wire and Mrs Robert Parrott singing her favorite hymn One Sweetly Solemn Thought Pallbearers included H M Reed Dr E E Peek J A Gary Burr Lichty R N Cowlard and Russyll Lamson Burial took place in Fairview cemetery beside her husband J L Girton Maj and Mrs A M Walker Washington DC accompanied the body to Waterloo and returned home last night

Plora Girton Washington, D. C Waterloo O'Keefe & Towne Girton William Hardcastle Plymouth Ellett Wire Robert Parrott Major Walker J. 5. Parrott Second Street East

Reporters Released on Nominal Bonds

Three Washington Times reporters, German Hendricks Jack Nevin and Linton Burkett, were freed on bonds of 500 each after about 24 hours in jail for contempt of court. They were admitted to bond by Justice Frederick Siddons of the district Supreme court after being adjudged in contempt for refusing to divulge information about Washington saloons.

Washington, D.C U.A Washington Times Liberty Today German Hendricks Jack Nevin Linton Burkett Frederick Siddons District Supreme Court Washington Peyton

Hoover to Spend Weekend at Camp on Rapidan

President Hoover will travel with Mrs. Hoover to the Rapidan river fishing camp for a weekend stay. The camp, recently closed, will be readied for the visit, marking his first trip since hosting Prime Minister MacDonald as a guest.

Washington, D

Referendum on Reparations Plan Gains Momentum

Berlin nov 1 unofficial returns show 10.3 percent of registered voters favor the referendum on the Owen Young reparations plan. The petition required 4 100 000 signatures, about 10 percent of total electorate, and 23 percent of the electorate accounted for tabulations.

Berlin Nationalist Party Owen D. Young

Collision sinks U.S. Senator. search for survivors for 28 crew

Port Washington Wis Nov 1 The collision of the U S Senator with the freighter Marquette in dense fog on Lake Michigan left the Senator on its side and 28 crew missing or dead. Sixteen men were rescued as boats and tugs plucked survivors. seven died including Captain George Finch and first mate John Nielson. A woman, Mrs Minnie Gormley, is believed drowned. Three men remain missing aboard the Thomas Walters.

Port Washington Wis U. S Lake Michigan Marquette Milwaukee Senator Delos Smith George Finch Joli Nielson Pinch Nielson Mintle Gormley Mathey Gormley Thomas Walters Smith Peter Wheelsman Gormley Minnie Cook Finch George Ogdensburg N.Y John Detroit

Prevent Soap Eat of Fabrics in Washing Machine

Simple method stops fade and soap eat. use 2 tablespoons of CLIMALENE per tub of water and one quarter the usual soap. Delicate colors and pastel lingerie resist fading for up to 50 washings. white clothes stay pure white. Available in 10c and 25c sizes at grocers.

Cigaret Smoking in Town on the Rise

Des Moines reports rising cigar and cigarette sales as tax collections for October show $120,849.44, about $7,000 more than September and roughly $20,000 higher than October last year. State Treasurer Ray E. Johnson notes the uptrend in tobacco consumption.

Des Moines

Man Begins Serving Old Liquor Sentence In Suspended Term

Prank Cole of 715 Vinten street surrendered to serve a suspended 90 day liquor nuisance sentence. He had been jailed last year for a similar charge. Officers found a still and a complete plant for making liquor in a field in Lester township. Belt, Cole's lawyer, commented on the case.

Cole Vinten —Street Lester Township L. Belt

Wasmer Planning Pardon Application for Prisoner Cole

Officials report a pardon application to the governor for Cole citing severe poor physical health. The filing argues imprisonment would be intolerable without an attendant and seeks clemency on medical grounds.

Cole

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