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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1929

Page

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Six Lost In Blazing Plane Crash At Marden Park

In Gorstone Surrey a Lufthausa passenger plane with Prince Eugene von Schaumberg Lippe aboard crashed in fog near Marden Park. Six dead, three survivors including Lt Commander B G Glen-Kidston and the prince, seriously hurt. A German prince and others were aboard en route from Croydon to Amsterdam and Berlin. A nearby woman pulled the prince from the burning wreck.

Gorstone Surrey England GAAR Lufthausa Prince Eugene von Schaumberg-Lippe Marden Park Here Prince Eugene B. G. Glen-Kidston Prince Gien-Kidston London Croydon Amsterdam Berlin Meredith Jones H. S Gasper G. Milne Retichinke Niklas Ulrich Gehaumberg-Lippe Glen-Kigston Eugene Hermine D. L. Greig United Press

Mans Only Regret at Scaffold Step Is Loss of Story

Rollin Davisson, known as a slayer of two men, was hanged at Livingston Montana county jail. He mourned missing final installments of a magazine serial he loved and said the last issues would appear after his death. He also recounted a dispute over a 50 cent debt with Chief Holt and officer Zallman.

Davisson Peter Holt Martin Zallman Rom Elling Erickson Yesteray Gilbert Yellowstone Park

Liner President Taft Runs Aground Near Poo Tung Point

The U S liner President Taft grounded near Poo Tung Point en route to Hong Kong while trying to avoid a sunken wreck. The captain reported no danger and expected refloating on the next flood tide per a Central News dispatch from Shanghai.

London President Taft Pootung Point Hong Kong Shanghai

Rain or Snow Forecast for Thursday in Iowa

Iowa meteorologist Charles D. Reed predicted cloudy weather tonight and Thursday with rain or snow likely. Temperatures statewide were mostly below freezing last night, with Charles City reporting 24 degrees. though skies remained overcast no precipitation was observed at the time.

Ded Moines Iowa Charles D. Reétd Reed Charles City

Plane crash near Big Mountain saves part of mail

A mail plane flying from Clowland to Hadley Meld, Newark, caught fire and crashed on Big Mountain, three miles north of Ringtown, PA. Pilot Thomas P. Nelson parachuted to safety and recovered five of the 18 bags of mail. the rest were burned. Also noted is a Cedar Falls American Legion barbecue event with Adjutant Bricher as speaker.

Ringtown Clowland Hadley Meld Newark N. 2 Big Mountain Here Thomas P. Nelson North Plainfield N. J Burmet Arocher Cedar Falls J. Bricher Areler-Chapman Post American Legion Waterlon

Community Fund Drive Seeks 808,894 for City

The budget committee fixes fiscal year 1930 allocations for Salvation Army American Red Cross Boy Scouts Railroad YMCA Social Welfare League and YM WCA plus camp expenses and administration costs. Langlas chairs a special gifts committee meeting to mobilize funds with a dinner in Black's on Nov 7 at 6 15 pm urging citizens to support the Community Fund of Waterloo.

Social Welfare League Salvation Army American Red Cross Railroad Y. M,c. A Vv. OW. GC Camp Pease Carleton Sias Chaimman W. P. Kerwin Charles A Kittrell Charles W. Kline Maud Harmon F. Altstadt Langlas William Langlas Allstade & Langlas Baking Co Ras Black Langias Commonwealth Louglas Ciyliztion Community Fund of Waterloo

Barber Re-Elected Credit Men's Chief

Des Moines reports Charles H. Barber of Mason City was re elected president of the Associated Credit Bureaus of Town. W. H L Pep per of Council Bluffs and Th A Mahannah of Ottumwa named vice presidents to cover west and east halves. I. W. Greenleaf of Fort Dodge re elected secretary treasurer. board includes W Cui Slutsky Sioux City Mrs Minnie Hillmilton Creston One Bi Faire field E G McIntire Des Moines and H C Bush Cedar Rapids.

Des Moines U.ri Charles H. Barber Mason City Associated Credit Bureaus W. H L. Pepper Caunail Bluffs Th. A. Mahannah Oltumws I. W. Greenieat Fort Dodge W. Cui Slutsky Sioux City Minnie Hillmilton Creston E.G. McIntire H.C. Bush Cedar Papiris

Weather notes show Tuesday temperatures and Wednesday lows

A fragmented forecast mentions Tuesday maximums and Tuesday night minimums, with Wednesday readings and times unclear. The legible items indicate a temperature plan across Tuesday and Wednesday but lack complete details.

Pollard Wins Virginia Governorship In Democratic Landslide

Virginia returns show John Garland Pollard as governor elect with 149,013 votes to 86,563 for coalition candidate William Mosely Brown. Democrats secure lieutenant governor James H. Price and attorney general John R. Saunders in a solid Democratic sweep amid nationwide political upsets.

Richmond Virginia John Garland Pollard Pollard Marshall- Wythe School of Government and Citizenship College of Willian and Mary Trumph Willam Mosely Brown Coalition James H. Price John R. Saunders Isms R. P. Barnes Charlotte County D. Q. Eggleston Roskebisn James Cannon, Jr Methodist Episcopal Church, South Alfred &. Smith John J. Raskeb

Judge Rules 60 Days For Attempted Theft In Christmas Dinner

In a St. Paul case, Peter Su penski admitted attempting to steal a large load, receiving a 60 day sentence after the judge rejected a Christmas dinner offer. The report notes city government debate in St. Paul, with manager proposals failing in an election context.

Chicago House of Correction Peter Supenski Seter ST. Paul Wov U.P Wnolielil

Armistice Day events and local notes across Iowa

Shenandoah and Council Bluffs veterans to mark Armistice Day with speeches by Governors Hammill and Weaver. Seventeenth Infantry band and Fort Crook veterans will attend. Iowa City-Muddy routes affect Dad's Day celebrations. Minnesota game slated at stadium. Road improvements near the stadium open a paved highway loop. Boone reports three early morning robberies netting about $2000 from local stores. Montezuma sees former state representative John Bradley die at 65 from heart attack after long illness.

Oly Literraterant Seidserine Jinhni Hammill Iowa J. Weaver Nebraska Seventeenth Infantry Band Fort Crook Omata Yowa Minnesota Mighway Ob Montezuma John Bradley House of Representatives Thi Bradley Flo

Election Results Across States in Political Cycle

Virginia John Garland Pollard won the governorship as a regular Democrat. New York City James J Walker re-elected mayor. Kentucky Democrats hold two thirds in the house and control the state senate. New York state James P Gavagen Democrat elected to Congress from Manhattan Twenty first district. New Jersey Republicans retain control of the legislature. Chicago Democratic ticket elected for mayoral post. Boston James M Curley Democrat elected mayor. Detroit Charles Bowles nonpartisan elected mayor. Pittsburgh Charles H Kline Republican re-elected mayor. Louisville William B Harrison Republican re-elected mayor. Indianapolis Reginald Sullivan Democrat elected mayor.

Virginia John Garland Pollard New York City James J. Walker Kentucky Senate New York State James P. Gavagen Manhattan New Jersey Chicago Boston James M. Curley Detroit Charles Bowles Pittsburgh Charles H. Kline Louisville Willam B. Harrison Indianapolis Reginald Sullivan

Pilot Loses Fight with Plane Spin Over Colorado

Witnesses describe Pat Love 35 in a test flight of an Alexander bullet ship as it spun from 5000 feet and plunged to the ground. He reportedly fought to regain control while the craft fell in a mile long descent.

Colorado Springs Colo Pat Love Love

Fire at Quest & Smith building causes $1500 loss

A fire caused by defective wiring in the basement ceiling at 411 Fifth Street West, home to Quest and Smith plumbers, started at 1 10 p m and was extinguished within minutes. Fire Chief Ray Tiller estimated $1500 in damage with heavy smoke damage feared to the second floor apartments of the two story brick building.

Quest & Smith, Plumbers

Jury Convicts Movie Tax Cheat in Federal Court

A federal jury in Los Angeles found Miss J Marjorie Berger a Hollywood tax counselor guilty after a 10 minute deliberation. She was charged with guiding false entries in the tax return of Dorothy Mackall, a featured actress.

Los Angeles Cal J. Marjorie Berger Hollywood Berger Dorothy Mackall Edlross

Thief Steals From Amputated Leg Woman Dies After Theft

In Buquoin on November 6 a thief took $40 from a stocking on the leg of a train amputee, Mrs Myrtle Leehy, who later died at a hospital. She leaves five children. Police were notified by her family.

Buquoin, I Myrtle Leehy

Welfare League Dinner Invitations Out Soon

Invitations to the Social Welfare league annual dinner meeting set for November 15 at 6 15 p m in Black's tearoom will be issued within three days. Dr John Lewis Gillin of the University of Wisconsin will speak. Invitations go to Black Hawk County Medical society ministers supervisors city officials and judges, with reservations open to all.

Social Welfare League Black Jane Thompson John Lewis Gillin University of Wisconsin Black Hawk County Medical Society Board of Supervisors

Waterloo Woean Injured in Dubuque Accident Recovers

Mrs. Oscar Hopka of 916 Conger street was injured October 27 in an East Dubuque auto crash. She suffered a fractured collarbone and a delay in right leg. she is described as improved and in a Dubuque hospital. A 12 year old, Harlan Keller, of Cedar Heights, is seriously ill at Presbyterian hospital. his Portland, Oregon origins noted. Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting with hostesses. Chicago reports another bomb in the Italian quarter damaged a drug store front.

Oscar Hopka Conger Street East Dubuque Dubuque Youtit Harlan Keller W. Bronson Cedar Heights Presbyterian Hospital Keller Portland Ore Bronson Immanuel Gadtes' Aid Immanuel Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Ray Sbisbey BE. F. Birkelberg J. H. Engelking Chicago Michael Servitella

WANTS CITY AIRPORT Opn drive in Fairfield Ta

A municipal airport initiative began in Fairfield Iowa with petitions calling a special election to authorize improvements to a field operated by the chamber of commerce. Local residents sign seeking a vote on the project amid a broader city development push.

Fairfield Optnion Chamber of Commerce

Tammany ticket and Walker win huge pluralities

New York returns James J. Walker and his Democratic Tammany ticket to office with a large margin Walker 865 649 against GOP rival La Guardia 368 384 Norman Thomas Socialist gains reflect dissatisfaction with major parties. Queens votes shift as Harvey defeats Cox while borough offices sweep Democratic.

New York U.R James J. Walker Walker F. HK. Ja Guardie la Guardia Norman Thomas Richard Emignht Thomas Queensborough

Crop Report Notes Hog Wounds From Pheasant Hunt

Des Moines reports corn husking slow due to rain across Iowa with moisture hampering yields. Winter wheat and pastures in good shape. sugar beet harvest progressing. potatoes nearly done. Farm animals generally healthy except occasional hog cholera. many animals wounded by hunters near northern town during pheasant season.

Des Moines U.R Iowa Charles BD. Reed Reed Northemn

Standard Oil of Nebraska declares 25 cent extra dividend

The Standard Oil company of Nebraska today announced an extra payment of 25 cents per share in addition to the regular quarterly dividend. The extra dividend is payable December 20 to stockholders of record November 29.

New York Standard Oil Company of Nebraska

Deaths fill local obituaries with multiple notices

Death notices report Mrs. Neal Tharp of 1002 Nevadas Street dying in a local hospital after six years with diabetes. Survived by son Marlow P. Tharp and three sisters, with funeral set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Kearns chapel. Also listed are funerals for Mrs Gertrude Bunnell Abdili, Nelson W. Walker, and David Gilespee Jr with service details and burials planned.

Noatt Tharp Neal Tharp Charles Jackson Nevads Street Mary Ellen Floyd Shim County Iowa Noah Tharp Linn Simday Kearns Chapel O. M. Yegsy First Evangelical Church Waterlon Camp Royal Neighbors Evergreen Cemetery Vinton, Ia Gertrude BR. Abdile Gertrude Bunnell Abdili O'Keefe & Towne Chapel Don M. Qury Waterloo Fabre View David Gillesper David Gilespee Wellington Street Marlow

Stocks Collapse On Broad Market Slump In NYSE Session

New York traders faced a sharp three hour decline with many leading issues sliding from 55 to around 30 a share and only partial recovery by close. Total NYSE volume reached 5,914,760 shares versus 6,202,930 in the prior five hour session, as some issues managed to rebound late.

New York New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange

I C C Orders Roads to Stop Free Haul for Private Cars

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that railroads must stop hauling each other's private and office cars free or at reduced rates. Orders require abstaining from non Tariff movements after January 1. The ruling finds such practice unjustly discriminatory and unduly preferential.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Association of Railway Executives

Aged Woman Hit By Vehicle In Charles City

Mrs. Fannie Kellogg 83 was struck and left unconscious on South Malin street in Charles City Missouri. She suffered a fractured left wrist a deep head wound and other injuries and was found by a passing child. No eyewitnesses report a hit and run and her condition was described as serious given her age. She has a daughter Miss Dot living in Chicago and two brothers Phin Fluent of Charles City and OG Fluent of Otranta Indiana.

Courier Charles City Fannie Kellogg South Malin Street At & P.m Tim Miss Dot Wying Chicago Phin OG. J Otranta

Braille publishers seek funds for blind readers outreach

Christian Record Publishing association of College View Nebraska seeks freewill contributions in Waterloo over two weeks led by W Couts. Magazine aids blind Anglican readers with mail postage covered by U S government. Bible in Braille available, full volume seven feet thick, weighs 84 pounds, costs 85 to publish.

Christian Record Publishing Association College View Neb The Christian Record W. Dh Couts Waterloo United States Mall

Actress and manager Hazel Davidson testifies in divorce suit

Hazel Gass Koentcke Davidson, seeking divorce from F G Davidson, testified in district court that her husband falsely accused her of misconduct, leading to her arrest. Davidson, a former actress turned influential tent show manager, described four operating tent theatres and a 12 year marriage with remarriage after a 1937 divorce.

Cearter Special Service Waverly Hazel Gass Koentcke Davidson F. G. Davidson Bremer County Familly Plant Northwood Glenn .McNally Davidson McNally E. M. Sabin Summer Davidsons Sumner

Death by own action Takes Lot of Pains for Nothing

Chicago readers learn of the death of Frank Smith 61 who shot himself last night after arranging family notification. He left a note and died beside a police call box as bystanders crowded around. The elder Smith feared the news would hurt his wife and family.

Chicago Frank Smith M. E. Smith Frank, Sr Mra. Smith

Double murder probe in Kansas City area

Police investigate a third double homicide in a week as a rural mall carrier finds Mrs Minnie Hare 45 and lodger Jesse J Barnwell 55 shot dead in their home. The scene shows a missing diamond ring and $9775 in currency, suggesting robbery.

Kansas City U.A Minnie Hare Jesse J. Barnwell

Loew's Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Shares

Directors of Loew's Incorporated declare a quarterly dividend of 75 cents per share, raising the annual cash yield to 3 dollars. The previous plan paid 2 dollars regular and 1 dollar extra annually, plus an extra 7 cents per share.

New York Loew's Incorporated

Four pledge Theta Sigma Phi at Iowa State College

Cather ine Peiffer from Red Oak Dorothy Park hurst of Webster City and Lucy Merrick of Boone were announced as pledges to Theta Sigma Phi women's journalism fraternity at Iowa State College.

Ames Catherine Peiffer Red Oak Dorothy Parkhurst Webster City Lucy Merrick Boone Theta Sigma Phi Iowa State College

Senate Tariff Debate Moves Amid Lobby Scrutiny

In Congress reports show Senate debate on tariffs continuing with lobby committee hearings. Senator Brookhart of Iowa recalls a 1926 Wall Street booze party attended by senators and bankers as the drive to speed tariff talks stalls. A Senate lobby committee examined payments totaling 77,934 to four Southern Tariffs association staff. Senator Fess of Ohio praised Roscoe McCulloch's appointment to the Senate.

Senate Senate Lobby A.J Arnold Southern Tariff Association Brookhart Iowa Wall Street Blease Borth Carolina Southern Tariffs Association Fess Ohio Roscoe McCulloch

Waterloo Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mrs Wayne Dickey and daughter Altea Jean return from Miami to Waterloo. Twenty medical fraternity members attend staff meeting at Presbyterian hospital. Dr H Groening of Waverly presents on diabetes. Dick Green remains in serious condition after major surgery in Vinton. Mrs Eliott Wise travels to Milwaukee for Kirk Bates and Kathryn Williams wedding. Rev A Preston receives call at First Presbyterian Shenandoah IA. Waterloo to attend Zova Automotive Merchants convention in Sioux City with several delegates. Baran to drive chicken for Lutheran church supper. St Paul M E hosts chicken pie supper.

Presbyterian Hospital H. Groening Waverly Dick Green C. R. Green Waterloo Vinton Eliott Bl. Wise Third Arena West A. ©. Preston Westminster Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Sioux Falls S. D Shenandoah, In Coo College Cedar Rapids McCormick Theological Seminary Chi, Caro Zova Automotive Merchants Sioux City Frank Collard, Jr W. H. Barker Frank Lehterbrack A. B. Chambers C.A. Morris L. G. McDonald Davie Ramage A. J. DuMond A. R. Gash W. Fiske Marshall

Beggar Goes Insane After Million Dollar Gift

Moses Feingold a 70 year old Warsaw beggar became insane upon learning from the United States consulate that his brother John had left him 1 000 000. John had not seen him for nearly five years, had moved to Texas, and the shock required admission to an asylum.

Warsaw Wol Jewish ‘Ele Graphic Agency Moses Feingold United States John America Texas Feingold

Ames Students May Eat Turkey at Home

Iowa State College students were told they could have Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving as holidays, a departure from the prior single turkey day off. President Hughes announced the board of deans granted the extra days, allowing a longer holiday period for Thanksgiving.

Ames Iowa State College R. M. Hughes

Marriage Licenses Granted in Waterloo Area

Ralph EB Baish and Augusta Hilmer of Waterloo received a marriage license. James Gordon of Green Mountain and Lillian Bahrenburg of Waterloo were also issued licenses. The entries list couples from Waterloo and nearby areas with ages noted.

Ralph EB Baish Waterloo Augusta Hilmer James Gordon Green Lillian Bahrenburg

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