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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1929

Page

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Dawes Visits White House to Discuss Naval Parley

Ambassador Charles G. Dawes and Mrs. Dawes meet President Hoover in Washington as Dawes outlines recent naval arms talks with Britain. They plan to discuss the London conference and US delegation makeup before his January return to London. Hoover may yet add delegates, beyond four named, with possible outside selections.

Washington D. C Great Britain Charles G. Dawes Hoover London Dawes Stimson Reed Repticican Pennsylvania Robinson Democrat Arkansas American Commission American Legion Heaver New York

Brookhart Attacks Mellon Over Prohibition Enforcement

Senator Brookhart accuses Andrew Mellon of failing to send enough agents to patrol the New York Canadian border and of rejecting a $50 million funding request. He urges President Hoover to replace Mellon with a tougher enforcer and cites bootlegging and secret societies as corrupting influences on law enforcement. Brookhart also flags Toussant Twombley as a border liquor drop point and argues the big men must face prohibition laws too.

Times Iowan Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Melion New York State Congress Hoover Mellon Brookhart Bimedhey Butler Butler Marine Corps Big Marine Station Quantico Virginia Iowa Roger. W. Mentone Quincy Mess East Mentone United States President's Crime Commission Prohibition Sallie New York Althe Toussant Twombley Au Femablie Tydings Demerrat Maryland Philadelpha

Hoover to broadcast Armistice Day address abroad

Washington on Armistice Day will hear President Hoover speak on foreign relations for the first time since taking office. The nationwide radio hookup will carry the address across the country, with General Pershing expected to send greetings from abroad.

Washington,d. C Hoover John J. Pershing

Hospital officer cautions on tart use under prohibition

A Presbyterian Hospital of Chicago official stated that tart cannot be used as medicine since the prohibition law took effect. He claimed it belongs only among poisons, underscoring strict compliance and safety concerns amid the new restrictions.

Presbyterian Hospital of Chicago

Santa Claus Plane to Leave Tomorrow from Chapman Field

Santa Claus Plane to Leave Tomorrow from Chapman Field as authorities plan a safe, well policed event on Grant highway. The start time is 5 o clock with ground control to manage crowds and allow children to reach the airport after school. The Courier expedition will search for a Santa if present.

Santa’ Claus Chapman Field Grant Highway Santa Claus

La Porte O E S Hosts Guest Evening at Local Chapter

La Porte City November fifth report notes the La Porte O E S chapter held a guest night with a large turnout. Members invited one guest each, the program featured a playlet Mrs Apple and Her Corps, with cash honorariums to several named members. Music included Herschel Howard on harp and Miss Vivian Reimitz on violin.

F Courier da Porte City Lira Order of the Eastern Star Apple G. H. Nies Harry Kline W. DB. Lyle F. 8S. Garrabrant John Goon Myrtle Hagen Jesse Kober Clarence Fish R. GC. Paige Wallace Franklin Herschel Howard Vivian Reimitz

Jess Taylor Denied Motion for Retrial

Judge RW Hasnemn denied the motion for a new trial for Jess Taylor convicted of second offense violation of the Uguer laws. The claim centered on juror Ida M Bell allegedly not the juror drawn by the jury commission. County Attorney TV Guyine filed affidavits alleging defense lawyer knew Ida Bell was the actual juror drawn.

J Taylor Ida M. Bell Juty Commission RW. Hasnemn Ida Bell Fourth Ward Guyine M. F. Plvlds Defeadant

Employment Agent Law To Be Tested In Iowa

Des Moines agencies challenge the new law licensing employment agencies as to constitutionality. The state panel includes the secretary of state, the industrial commissioner, and the state labor commissioner. Eleven agencies have licenses. several denied for not meeting unwritten rules.

Bes Maines Iowa Des Moines Choss Polz Employment Agency Commission Isecretary O! State Industrial State Commissioner of Labor Ec Obren Swatites

British critic Swaffer defends himself after Foster slap

London May British drama critic Swaffer says he is not anti American but a truth teller. He defends his actions on stage and notes he has praised Americans like Sophie Tucker the Duncan sisters and Paul Robeson. He argues Miss Foster acted stupidly and accuses her of lacking dignity.

London Pr—Hannen Swalfer Lilisa Foster Sunday Express Swaffer Sophie Tucker Duncan Sisters Paul Robeson Porgy

Women Who Met 25 Years Ago Have First Reunion

LaPorte Nov 5 Mrs J V Hummel hosted in her home Mrs Ethel Lane of Waterloo a first reunion with a woman she met 25 years ago in Moline Tl and whom she had not seen since Both have long resided in the area and had not met since their initial acquaintance at a women's meeting led by evangelist Vv Hunmurel in Moline

LaPorte City J. V. Hummel Ethel Lané Waterloo Molle

Wan Dies of Wound Inflicted by Father

Washington Ta nov four days after he was shot and severely wounded by his father George Wilson 62 died at a hospital here last night James Wilson believed to have been deranged when he shot his son last Friday morning is held in jail awaiting the outcome of the latter’s wounds Officials have not announced what action they contemplate George Wilson is survived by his widow two sons two daughters and several brothers and sisters

Washington George Wilson James Wilson

Sunny Warm Forecast From Federal Observer Reed

Weather outlook for Des Moines and statewide areas reports fair skies with warming tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures last night ranged from 30 at Charles City and Dubuque to 38 at Cornell Bluffs with Keokuk at 34 and Des Moines at 32 this morning per Charles D. Reed, federal weather observer.

Des Moines Charles D. Reed Reed Charles City Dubuque Cornell Bluffs Keokuk Dx Moines

Sejm Adjourned to Fix Political Crisis

The Polish sejm was adjourned by presidential decree for 30 days today as it convened after a recess since last Thursday when Marshal Pilsudski appeared with over 100 army officers. Observers expect the adjournment to help resolve the crisis within 20 days, while additional odd items appear in regional notices about turtles and a bank case set for trial.

Warsaw Sejm Pilsudski

Truck Hits Man in Mason City Cleaning Plant

Mason City reports fender incident where Y Henderson, a foreman at the cleaning plant, is injured after a truck driven by Dato Patchull strikes him. Henderson is listed in satisfactory condition as doctors assess the impact. The brief item notes limited hospital status and ongoing medical care.

Mason City U.ri W. Y. Henderson Fbr Dato Patchull Caid

Eskimos Save Explorers After Arctic Sog Rescue

Eight aerial prospectors led by Col. C. D. H. McAlpine were stranded for two months after two planes launched from Baker Lake Manitoba went off course. Eskimos guided them to safety at a Hudson's Bay post on Victoria Island after a grueling overland trek and待 crossing the frozen gulf.

Toronto Jack McKinnon Cambridge Bay Ocean McAlpine Dominion Explorers Baker Laks Beverly Lake Bathurst Inlet Arch Gulf Hudson’s Bay Company Victoria Island Queen Maud Gulf

Air Inspector and Pilot Die in Crash at East Boston

Federal air inspector George Johnson and Skyways pilot Carter perished when their aircraft tailspun and exploded on impact near East Boston airport after takeoff for Bridgeport. The craft burned. rescuers could not reach them as the fuel ignited on ground.

Boston George Johnson Federal Air Carter Skyways, Inc Johnson Bridgeport Conn

Deaths and Obituaries in Waterloo Area Notices

Nelson W Walker 78 died at home in Waterloo from an illness. Surviving widow and three children live in Waterloo. Body at Kearns mortuary. David Gilespee four-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Gilespee died at 4am from cholera infantum. grandfather and grandmother listed. Anna Meyers notated as died Friday. funeral at Hie men Gindt chapel officiated by Rev Henry Mueller. Burial at Hillerent cemetery.

Nelson W. Walker Town Charleville Wy Va Walker Waterloo al- Din Corneil Walker Naomi Lewis Beepdaughter Mildura Willams Kearns Mortuary David Gilestee David Gilespee Wellington Street Ottumwa Els Barreth Marlon Anna Meyers Tenth Street West Werd Nield Hiemen & Gindt Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church Burind Hillerent Cemetery

Memorial Fountain Drive Seeks Funds From Importers

Memorial Fountain association led by T. Snodgrass reports two impostors soliciting funds for a Civil War memorial fountain near Memorial hall. Authorized workers carry pledge cards for subscriptions to the Memorial Fountain Fund, with installments through 1930 totaling about 700 dollars. fountain cost estimated at 6000 dollars. Captains include Lena Knapp and Bertha Mertiman. local volunteers list many names. Public notices urge community support as a shared, patriotic project.

TR. T. Snodgrass Memorial Fountain Association Memorial Hall Memorial Fountain Fund Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the Sons of Union Veterans Daughters of Union Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign, Wars, American, Legion American Legion Memorial Hell Lena Knapp Bertha Mertiman Ollie Knapp R. I. Snodgrass Elva Wannemaker Neva Clark Alice Stewart Ollie Chadwick Mary Shirtey Mrae Rodenhaver Florence Harris Pauline Hartman George Carroll Lil- Man Dennis Emma Biller Brile Muncey Kathryn Edwards W. E. Howard G. A. Clark Rose Breyman D. F. Merriman Gertrude Wright Fox. Stull R. W. Chadwick

Gunmen Shoot Up Auto Host of Tama

Two gunmen chased Myr. and Mrs. Ho Backus of Grinnell for seven miles on the Lincoln highway east of Tama Sunday night. A bullet punctured a tire, forcing Backus to stop about 50 mph. The assailants searched the car, took nothing, and fled, while Backus suspected the bandits sought Heuer in the vehicle.

Alburneth Myr Backus Grinnell Lincoln Highway Tama Arcther

Former Irene Castle Injured in Fox Hunt

Chicago news reports Sunday mishap during Ontwensiz Sham fox hunt left Mrs. Frederick McLaughlin, the former Irene Castle, with a broken tooth and head injuries while Pi-cal, Nette Brandon Judah, former ambassador to Cuba, was found unconscious. Judah to remain hospitalized for several days.

Chicago Pi—cal Nette Brandon Judah Cuba Frederick McLaughlin Irene Caste McLaughlin Judah

Identifies 12 in Wiggins Shooting Incident

Gastonia witnesses a dry cleaner testifies that 12 of 16 men held in connection with a strike disorder were involved in the clash. E H Ells described seeing the firing on the track where Elin Mae Wiggins and other unionists rode on Sept 14. An anti communists group is named in the investigation.

Gastonia WN. G UPA Gastonia Dry Cleaner Elin Mae Wiggins E. H. Ells

Optimist Luncheon Highlights Bright Outlook at Hotel President

William Ramsell of the Waterloo Evening Courier spoke to the Optimist club about optimism, joking that an optimist lights lamps where none exist and a pessimist blows them out. J. H. Ray sang several solos. A stag party was announced for Friday evening, November 6, with dinner at 7 p.m. and entertainment planned.

Optimist Club William Ramsel Waterloo Evening Courier Ramsell J. H. Ray

Oklahoma Beauty Settles for $20,000 Balm

Ann Livingston of Tulsa Oklahoma, famed as a beauty, has received about $20,000 from Franklin Hardinge, the wealthy manufacturer, in a settlement of a suit that had initially awarded her about $25,000. Hardinge’s lawyers requested no further publicity for their client and had warned of an appeal.

Chicago INS Ann Livingston Tulsa Oklah Franklin Hardinge Ann Hardinge

College Will Keep Its Indian Mounds on Campus

Waukesha Wis Nov 5 Two Indian mounds on Carroll college campus will be preserved despite grading under way Dr W A Ganfield president says. An Indian corn field destroyed five years ago when gymnasium built bones exhumed during dormitory construction the rest of mounds to be untouched to prove they are not myths. Waukesha County Historical Society helped save the markers overlooking the countryside preserving the resting places of the now nearly extinct Sioux.

Waukesha Wis Carroll College W. A. Ganfield Goles Catopis Waukesha County

Campus bootlegging ring targets two Michigan students

Police continued their search for two student operators believed to head a campus bootlegging ring at the University of Michigan. Harold McKee, Pittsburgh, is jailed on a possession charge after a $2,500 bond was set. Alexander Gow of Windsor and Charles Fitzpatrick of Flushing were sought by warrants. Disappearances followed a pre raid at Fletcher Hall while authorities seized whisky wine and brandy and gathered customer lists. The university promised full cognizance and disciplinary action pending facts.

Ann Harbor Mich Michigan Harold McKee Pittsburgh Bert Pry Alexander Gow Windsor Ont Charles Fitzpatrick Flushing WN. Y Alexander G. Ruthven Fitzpatrick MedKea Gow Fletcher Hall Gern A. Bursiey Stuents

Holds Auto Finance Can Recover Cars Taken by Raiders

Washington auto finance firm can recover a car sold under conditional payment and later confiscated by the government. District Court of Appeals held the company did not need to verify criminal records or intended illegal use, only show good faith through credit checks and references. Car ordered returned to the corporation.

Washington, D. C Automobile Finance Heliusas District Court of Appeals Can Acceptance Corporation Jona .M. Byroadshed

Beauty Winner Faces Charge In Booze Law Case

Opal Hermanson, 20, Sioux City beauty contest winner, appeared in Police court on a charge of liquor law violation. Arrested with three men at her mother's home, she was released on $800 bail for maintaining a disorderly house. She had no involvement with the liquor found. authorities noted she was only briefly present.

Sioux City Opal Hermanson

Senora Adriana Is Second in Gun Duel

In Mexico City, Senora Adriana Beltran de Figueroa and her husband Senor Raul Figueroa quarreled at their suburban home. She drew and shot him, he returned fire and killed her. he is hospitalized.

Senora Adriana Mexico Cuy No. 3 Adriana Beltran de Figueroa Senor Raul Figueroa Mexico City Senora de Figueroa Dau

Girl Manager Killed as Merchant Travels

Sabula Iowa November 5 Efforts to locate Frank Berner local merchant on a trip through Iowa are underway after the death of Elizabeth Seeber 17 left in charge of Borders store Miss Seeber fell down stairs and died The case prompted an automobile forfeiture order for a 1926 model owned by W F Chalders seized for alleged illegal transportation of Hy tor by officers pending sale by sheriff Hasner and county attorney J W Gwynne proceedings involve the forfeiture action from September 12 last.

Sabula Frank Berner Towa Elizabeth Seeber Border Milss Seeber Dodec Coune Hytor RR. W. Hasner Allerney J. W. Gwynne

Colo Bank Closes After Shutdown by State Officials

The state banking department took over Farmers' Savings bank in Colo Iowa yesterday after it closed its doors citing frozen safeties. The institution held deposits of 165000 dollars and capital of 30000 dollars.

Colo Bank Colo State Banking Department Farmers’ Savings Bank

Patient improves after operation at Danish hospital

A. R. Whittle senior of 626 Pleasant Avenue. After a major operation for grand trouble at Danish hospital to Minneapolis last week, he shows improvement and expects to return to Water lon in another week.

A. R. Whittle Pléasant Avenir Danish Hospital Minneapolis Waterlon

Senate tackles tariff debate and probes on capricious enforcement

In Congress, the Senate resumes tariff talks and continues investigations by the lobby committee. A condemnation resolution against Senator Bing ham of Connecticut is adopted, while Senator Brockhart of Iowa pledges further revelations on prohibition enforcement. The Senate approves related presses and decrees. the House met briefly and adjourned.

Senate Bings ‘Ham Connecticut Brockhart Towa House

Volcanic Toll Rises in Guatemala Eruption

Guatemala City reports the Santa Maria eruption death toll around 600 with earlier estimates near 900. Soldiers and relief workers fight to restore order as Quezaltenango and surrounding villages face disruption, massive casualties, and communication outages amid ongoing activity since 1902.

Guatemala City Santa Maria Quezaltenango el Fatroelnin Quezaltenangs

Ex Football Star Rasmussen Trains With Wisconsin Badgers

Madison reports 37 year old John Rasmussen, veteran player and 1918 Walter Camp All American, is returning to college football at Wisconsin. After years in business and service with the AEF, he pursued a college berth, endured injuries, and now works to win a spot on the Badger squad under coach Glen Thistlethwaite.

Madison Wis Wisconsin University John Rasmus Badger Oshkosh, Wis Rasmussen University of Nebraska Cornhuskers Wisconsin Engineering Corps Utter States Army Walter Camp A. BE. 7 Paddy Driscoll Oshkosh University of Wisconsin Glen Thistlethiwaite Foray Badgers

Prince of Wales to Resume Hunting

Prince of Wales plans a Africa tour resuming after George V's health improved. Tentative plans call for sailing to Capetown January 3 aboard the Inez Kenilworth. He will stay three to four months, including six weeks of big game hunting, returning in April. Also, Primus Hoard was arrested in Alden, Indiana, on illegal transportation charges.

London Ng George Prince of Wales Africa Capetown Inez Kenilworth Casile Hill

Waterloo Dental Society Meeting At Black's Tearoom

The Waterloo Dental Society meets tonight in Black's Tearoom for the KS regular gathering. Dr J Schrader of Independence will be the speaker. Also noted is concern over a species of oyster found along the Atlantic coast and reported by the office on the Poeilr.

Nental Waterloo Dental Society Black's Tearoom J. Schrader Independence Leo United States Mir Amilantic

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