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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1929

Page

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Fall Admits Lie Over 106000 Loan in Downgraded Defense

Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall, condemned by a one year jail term and a 105000 dollar fine, leaves Washington to regain strength and prepare appeals. He admits an untruth about the 106000 loan from Doheny, saying public peril and press fear prompted the lie while defending his actions and seeking public judgment on his confessed acts.

Washington, T. C Albert B. Fall L. Doheny Southwest William Hitz Fall Timself Doherty Senate All Committee E.R. McLean Washington Doheny J. J. Robinson Far Fall New Mexico Repubican Munster Harding Senate Meé Fail

Watson Rumored to Quit as Majority Leader

Rumors suggest Republican leader Watson may resign the post after a year of aggressive moves during a special session. Possible successors include Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington and Senator Charles B. L. McNary of Oregon, both seen as strong, though health-tinged, candidates amid shifting GOP dynamics and rising Democratic strength in the Senate.

Watson Senate Mae Donty Wesley L. Jones Washington Charles Bl. McNary Oregon McNary

Six More Men Shot as Pheasant Season Nears End

A group of six or more pheasant hunters faced potential charges after trespassing on land owned by B D Wright. They claimed permission from George Wildebauer, owner of 371 acres, but entered Wright land, prompting the town marshal to detain them. Justice Mack C dismissed the case with only costs of $2. Wildebauer later testified he had granted hunting permission and accompanied the group to court.

Toom W. R. Jameson Waterloo Office of Justice N. C Mack Jameson George Wildebauer Crrar B. D. Wright Wright Jameson Justice Mack Wildebauer Justice Court Ihem

Marriage Licenses Report From Waterloo and Oxkatoosa

Milo J Benser of Waterloo and Evelyn Jihe Brooke of Oxkatoosa are issued a marriage license. The notice lists other names including Cece Tren of Waterloo and additional details, indicating multiple licenses in the region.

Milo J! Benser Waterloo Evelyn Jihe Brooke Oxkatoosa 6 OB Moar Cece BOM. Tren

Receiver starts untangling Foshay assets in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Nov 2 The task of untangling the affairs of the W B Foshay company began under a receiver Joseph Chapman after a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Holdings estimated at 20 million dollars include utilities, banking and real estate across North America with staff appointed to appraise properties in 30 states Alaska Canada and Central America. Chapman organized appraisers and local executives will run operations under court supervision while efforts to save two Minneapolis banks continue.

Minneapolis Minn W. B. Foshay Company Joseph Chapman Federal Phoenix Ariz Minneapolis Headquarers Chapman Foshay Alaska Canada Central America Foshay State Bank First Bank Stock Corporation Hennepin State Bank Foshay Trust and Savings Bank Northwestern Bancorporsion

Condition of Judge Boies Improves at Home

Judge Boies, residing at 906 Washington Street, shows better condition after a six week bedridden period following a paralysis stroke last month. His mobility and heart issues were noted as improving though he remains frail and had not sat on the bench since Independence time.

They Boies Washington Street Wis Boles Independence

Rotary and Kiwanis Club Meetings Next Week

Rotary chairman Grace Gates will report on a no classification survey at the Luncheon Monday at Hotel Russell-Lamsgr. Dr W W A Rohlf will speak on Alaska at the US Men's dinner Monday night at the YS. Kiwanis will hear C A Hollis on The New Federal Farm Board Tuesday at Hotel Russell-Lamspit. Three Iowa corn prize winners will receive checks. December program committee members named. Primary election set for Nov 1 at Hotel Russell-Lamson. Optimists, Lions announcements follow with speakers and hosting details.

Rotary Grace Gates Russell-Lamsgr WW. A. Rohlf Waverly Alaska Kiwanis C. A. Hollis Federal Farm Board Tesday Hotel Russell-Lamspit Chicago Kiwanis Club J. FR. Hieronymus Frank Lamb John Lamb L. P. Scott Co. N. Shane T. K. Wheeler D. Major A. E B. Randall Hotel Russell-Lamson

Lutherans Push Unity Across Nation Federation Convention Held in Chicago

Delegates from 28 states at the American Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods convention in Chicago heard Rev F Herbert Moehlmann report steady moves toward church unity driven by federation activity. He cited 60 percent membership gains 150 percent rise in building valuation and 168 percent more funds from 1926 to 1928. Over 1,500 delegates attended. Charles Dawes spoke at the Palmer House banquet. John A Christensen of Chicago was elected federation president.

American Federeion of Lutheran Brotherhoods Chicago Lutheran Church F. Herbert Mohhlmann Trinity American Lutheran Church Moehlmann Charles Dawes Court of St. James Palmer House John A. Christensen Federation

Shipstead's School Boy Son Is Married

Washington D C Nov 21 Weston Shipstead son of Senator Hendrik Shipstead Minnesota and his bride Miss Hazel E Thompson 21 this city were honeymooning today They were married at Rockville last Thursday night by Rex BH OM Osgood of the Barkville Baptist church They came to Washington from Minnesota three weeks ago to finish studies at a local preparatory school where last year he was on the football team

Washington D. C Shipstead Hendrik Shipstead Minnesota Hazel E. Thompson Rockville Rex Osgood Barkville Baptist Church

Governor May Help Keep Schools Open

Chicago breathes a possible rescue as Gov Emmerson may be urged to convene a special emergency session of the general assembly to aid Chicago schools. Without swift legislation, the system faces at least a month of closures or debt-induced shutdowns.

Chicago Herald and Examiner Emmerson General Assembly Chiesgo Saarch Educatom

Deaths Frank Roe 54 Funeral at O'Keefe Towne Channel

Frank Roe 54 died at home 129 Mill Street at 6 pm yesterday after a lingering illness. Funeral will be at O Keefe Towne Channel at 2 30 pm Friday with Rev William Hardcastie officiating and burial in Fairview Cemetery. He was born May 25, 1875 and survived by his mother Mrs Mary Roe sister Clara Roe and brothers Jesse Roe Lenox IA and Fred Roe 129 Mill Street.

Frank Rok Prank Roe Mill Atreet Ror O'Keefe & Towne Chanel Byrnday William Hardcastie Plymouth Congregational Church Fairview Cemetery Mr. Ree Mortimer Ree Charles Mreé Mary Ree Clara Ror Weo Mill Street Jesesti Roe Lenox Waterloo Feneral Fredoe Min Street

Plane to lead expedition to locate Santa Claus

The Waterloo Evening Courier reports a plane has been chosen to depart next week from Mineola Long Island for an Arctic search to find Santa Claus. A Courier reporter will join the crew with several other planes under a chosen explorer. The leader was not finalized but negotiations are under way with a reputed national explorer who believes Santa’s home lies about 600 miles from the Pole at the Pole of Inaccessibility. The voyage will include overhauls, skis replacing wheels, medical supplies and a moving picture record. A radio will update youngsters on progress.

Waterloo Evening Courier Santa Claus Courier Mineola Long Island Arctic North Pole Byrd Amundsen Santa’s Santa Pole United States

Farmers bank to become state bank at Brunksville

Brunksville bank closes as it converts from private to state status. Plan to file incorporation papers for the First State Bank of Brunksville, a institution founded in 1920.

AY International News Service Brunksville Farmers Bank Bank of Brunksville Bank First State Bank of Brunksville

Doctor Complains of Juvenile Home in Council Bluffs

A letter by Dr. Mac Habenicht of Des Moines criticizing conditions at the juvenile home was presented to the Council Bluffs city council on Friday night. She urged immediate steps to improve safety and operation of the institution, calling for it to become a safer facility. No action was taken by the council.

Mac Habenicht Des Moines Habenicht Remed Camel Bluffs Council Bluffs

Girl Fatally Shoots Self in Apparent Nightmare Incident

Police blamed a sleep dream for the death of Doris McConnell, 19, of Oakland. Found dead in a friend's weekend sleep area near Santa Cruz with a gunshot wound to the head under a pillow a revolver with one cartridge fired was discovered.

Santa Cruz Doris McConnell Oakland

Fish Story From Kitchen Sink Captures City Interest

Chicago residents recounts a curious event as Mrs Emil Hollman says she turned on the kitchen sink faucet and a four inch fish emerged. The tale notes neighbors now running faucets wide open in response.

Chicago Emil Hollman

Cremation Urged For Kane Body After Wreck Near Mount Vernon

Elmer Kane Universal Airlines pilot, killed last Tuesday in a mail plane crash near Mount Vernon Ohio, may be sent to Chicago for cremation. His mother Mrs Myrta Kane and sisters discussed disposition as last rites were held in Cedar Falls. Floral tributes from Universal Airlines included two large rose airplanes. A funeral ship ferried Kane’s sisters Golda and Zazelle Kane to Chicago, then to Waterloo, with Pallbearers including Livingston and five pilots. The Ninetieth Psalm was read and a sermon drawn from its seventh verse.

Elmer Kane Universal Airlines Mount Vernon Chicago Waterloo Myrta Kane Kane Cedar Falls First Methodist Episcopal Church W. G. Raney Gedar Falls Jas Uight Edward Olson California Galda Zazelle Zazelle Kane Golda Bishop Los Angeles Illinois Pent At &den Livingston Chapman Field

Auto Casualties During the Week Auto Casualties During the Week

A week of urban traffic incidents leaves numerous injuries. Watchman Cecil Ingails of Fourth Street Chicago Great Western and Hook Island crossing suffered severe bruises after a hit and run. Verne Gaete, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gaede, sustained facial cuts in a collision involving Miss Almeida Whson. John Pettitt reported striking a pedestrian on Edawe Town Street. Mrs. Elmer Kroblin of Sumner was bruised when her husband's car hit John Tegtmeier's vehicle at Richl Street and Broadway. Mrs. Harold Sayler of Findlay was severely lacerated in a triple crash on U.S. 218 south of Waterloo. the Galt brothers were injured less severely. F. J. Harris's car collided with W. Call's, causing a head cab to be struck at Fourth and Vermont. Charles Henry Donahey fractured his lower left leg after a collision with Ave Earl Wilcox. Mrs. Terrell was cut on the leg in a crash at Elmane Lafpyebb. Mrs. W. E. McMillan was slightly injured at Fourth and Commercial when knocked to the street by Shannon Bates. Mrs. Corn M. Clough was badly bruised in a Fourth and Wellington crash with Esther Miler’s car. taken to Prestye Flatt Hospital.

Cecil Ingails Fourth Chicago Great Western and Hook Island Verne Gaete Henry Gaede Mulberry Street Dawetown Elmer Kroblin Sumner John Tegtmeier Reed Street Richl Street Broadway Harold Sayler Findlay U. S. No. 218 Waterloo Theodore Emil Galt Cedar Rapids Sayler Allen Hospital Galt Brothers St. Francis W. Call Jefferson Street F. J. Harris Vermont Streets Charles Henry Donahey Falls Avenue Ave Earl Wilcox Second Street Mr. Terrell Tiiden Avenue Jor Kehoe Lincol Street Elm Ane

Clara Phillips Seeks Pardon From Gov Young

Clara Phillips, held at San Quentin, filed a petition for clemency to Governor Young hoping to become a dutiful daughter and wife and possibly a mother. Convicted in 1922 of the murder of Alberta Meadows, her bid follows appeals to pardon related to the Los Angeles case.

San Quentin Cal Clara Phillips Los Angeles CG. c. Young

Local man injured in auto accident at Fourth and Allen

Donahey of Falls avenue was injured Thursday when struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Earl Wilcox of 412 Second street east at Fourth and Allen streets. He is reported testing comfortably at home with a fracture of the left leg below the knee.

Barn Fire Destroys Padget Farm Barn

Fire discovered as the roof and walls burned devoured a barn on Fred Padget’s farm near Dewar Ia Nov 2. One cow was shot after severe burns. two others likely to need similar action. Ten tons of hay and seven tons of soybeans burned along with harness and equipment. Padget carried $900 insurance on stock and hay. Dr Bowers, nonresident owner, is believed also to be affected. Origin of blaze undetermined.

Gaurier Special Sestler Dewar Here Fred Padget Padget Bowers

Schoolboys Attack Burlington Janitor in Yard Prank

R Anders Lindstrom, 75, Burlington school janitor, is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck in the face with a chair and tied up by a group of boys who dangled him from a flagpole. A splinter punctured the roof of his mouth during the stunt.

Burlington Anders Lindstrom Lindstrom

Former B. of R. T. President Dead in Cleveland

Cleveland on November t he former head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, IAM G. Lee, age 70, died at his home after a two year battle with cancer. He served as secretary treasurer and was defeated for the presidency in the last election, leaving a notable mark in American railroad labor leadership.

Cleveland, O WWR Whileiam G. Lee The Brotherhood of Railroad Treinmen America Lee Brotherhood

Temperatures Forecast For Friday To Saturday

Readable text shows a fragmentary forecast listing maximum and minimum temperatures for Friday and Saturday. No clear values are readable, but indicates a temperature range across the two days and potential night timing terms.

Nine Killed In Osceola Train Auto Crash

Elkhart Ind Nov 23 Nine members of the Flatt Brennen Vaughn families die in a collision between a New York Central passenger train and an automobile at Osceola six miles west of here. A 10th person is critically injured. Survivors include John Flatt 50 and Mrs Flatt 47 of Newcastle Ind. their daughter Mary 17. Dewey Brennen 29 and Brennan 23. three Brennen children Virgie 5 Florence 3 and Robert 10 months. Ray Vaughn 7 months and Betty Bell 4 both Osceola residents. Witnesses say the crossing bell rang and the driver drove in front of the westbound train. Bodies strewn along the right of way for 100 feet. Ray Vaughn narrowly escaped with a 2 year old in his arms after stumbling over his mother in law’s body. The family had been visiting Vaughn’s home.

Elkhart Ind Osceola Here John Flatt Mrs Flatt Newcastle Mary Flatt Dewey Brenan Vs. Brennan Platt New York Central Tain Stumblex Ray Vaughn Ab. Vaughn

Jealous quarrel ends in murder suicide in Kansas City

Kansas City Kan Nov 2 UP I A quarrel over who should go to the grocery store for butter and jealousy led to a husband shooting his wife and then killing himself. Benjamin Gilbert 27 shot Alta Gilbert 25 then killed himself. He had accused his wife of affairs and was upset when she asked him to wait for her.

Kansas City Kan UPI Benjamin .Gilbert Alta Gilbert Gilbert

Grand Jury weighs case against Aimee Semple McPherson

Los Angeles county grand jury plans a special session to decide action against Aimee Semple McPherson over her handling of finances at Angelus Temple and the Four Square Gospel association. Mrs McPherson and staff testified with temple records. her mother Mrs Minnia Kennedy briefed the panel.

Los Angeles Cal U.R Grand Jurs Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple Suqare Gospel Association Suttorney

Inverted muffin pattern marks Auriga Charioteer sighting

By Robert T. Baker, University of Illinois Urbana, describes a prominent Auriga arrangement seen northwest in early November evenings. The bright star at the edge helps identify the Charioteer constellation as night falls.

Robert T. Baker University of Twinais Urbana Itl Tve

Capella Bright Star in Auriga Described Amid Sky View

November notes describe Capella in Auriga as a bright yellow star rivaling Jupiter in evening light. It forms part of a constellation scene with Hyades and the Bull, noting Capella's giant size, diameter about 12 million miles, and its pale solar color, with discussions of surrounding stars and the immense temperatures at stellar centers.

Jupiter Venus Auriga Capella

Merchant Chooses Wrong Words Shot Dead by Bandit

In New York on a November day a payroll robbery at the B. and L. Metal Stamp ing company ended with the death of Samuel Levinson. Two armed burglars entered the firm, held the employee at gunpoint, demanded $550 payroll, and fired when Levinson allegedly spoke. The burglars fled with the payroll.

Merchant New York Samuel Lavinson Levinson B. & L. Metal Stamping’ Company

Footbinding Persists in Peiping Amid Change

In Peiping the 100000 of 518014 women still practice footbinding despite 18 years of republican reform and rising western influence. The census also shows 1689 Chinese temples compared with 68 foreign churches and only 400 men still wear the Manchu queue, all of them elderly.

Ching China Peiping

Drowning Toll Prompts Bathing Regulation Talk

Paris reports twenty French persons drown daily during bathing season per Echo de Paris. Lifeguard and bathhouse owner regulations urged as a majority of victims are schoolchildren venturing beyond their depth. French closely associated with water.

Paris Sesson Echo de Paris

Ford's Pet Fiddler Hunter Tale From Norway Telegram

In Norway a story centers on Hunter Ford and his fiddler companion. Gran Dunham, 70, travels with grandchildren to the woods seeking game. She shoots and dresses no deer, leaving Mellie at home to tend pigs and poultry while Gran heads out.

Norway Net le Dunham Fiddler Henry Ford Gran" Dunham Mellie Gram

Doctors Held for Harboring Booze in Oxford Junction

Two physicians Dr. William Breen and Dr. J B Davies were jailed in Oxford Junction Iowa facing illegal sale of liquor charges after a raid by Sheriff John Bodenhofer and a state agent from Des Moines. Officers found two gallons of liquor in Breen s office and seven gallons in Davies s. They were to be arraigned today.

Oxford Junction Navy William Breen J. B. Davies Anamosa Sherif John Bodenhofer Des Moines

Football Star Plays Blind to Tragic News

Rockford, Nov. 2. Oney Monosmith, quarterback for St. Thomas high, starred in a win over St. Marys of Sterling 13 to 6 while his mother lay ill in the stands. He was not informed until after the game that Mrs. Monosmith had died from a cerebral hemorrhage climbing stadium steps.

Rockford Oil Oney Monosmitth St. Thomas High School St. Mary's Sterling St. Thomas

Burton Will Bequests Gifts to Grinnell College

The late Senator Theodore Burton's will, probated in Cleveland, disposes of an estate around 750000 dollars. It includes a 9000 dollar gift to Grinnell College where he studied, with 14 nephews and nieces sharing the remainder. Frank Burton of Des Moines is among the heirs.

Cleveland UPI Theodore. &. Burton Grinnell College Frank Burton Des Moines

Migrating duck hawks war on Chicago pigeons

Chicago Nav 1 UMS large hawks or hawks migrating south have declared open war on pigeons in the Loop district. Two hawks were shot on the Field Museum roof after dissection showed they fed on pigeons. Curator Cleveland Grant notes birds linger seeking easy prey among tame city pigeons during southward migration.

Chicago Horberts Loop Field Museum of Natural History Cleveland Grant

Two pilots killed in Colorado crash near Grainfield Kansas

Colorado Springs report says Charles Peterson, flying instructor for Pike's Peak Air Commerce, and Lamont Stoltenberg, student flier, were killed when their plane crashed near Grainfield Kansas after taking off for St. Louis. The incident was confirmed by telegrams received here.

Tliers Colorado Springs Colo Charles Peterson Pike's Peak

Slayer Convicted in First Degree Murder Case

George Bt. Clair, 22, known as a "salvation player," was found guilty of first degree murder by a district court jury in North Platte Nebraska. The jury recommended imprisonment for the youth who confessed strangling his 18-year-old wife June to send her to heaven.

North Platte Neb N— George Bt. Clair Salvation June

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