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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1928

Page

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Texas Remains Divided After Campaign Closes

Texas voters faced a fractured post election scene as Republican and Democratic factions clashed. Hidalgo county saw independent ticket tensions with calls for federal supervision and martial law. Regulars vowed to keep the party machinery, while Wurzbach pressed a tight race for Congress. Presidential results showed Hoover ahead in Texas with Smith trailing.

Dallas Tex Texas Hidalgo County McAllen Dan Moody Mercedes Edinburgh Coolidge White House Democratic Party Bolters

Bodies Blown Into Street by Lynn Plant Blast

Eyewitness accounts describe a powerful explosion at a Lynn Massachusetts factory with flames blowing into nearby houses and people badly burned. A woman jumped from a window, a man escaped with minor injuries, and cement blocks were hurled onto the street amid cries for help. Gas fumes are blamed for a separate blast in Camden New Jersey killing one and injuring 30 firefighters.

Lynn Mass Camden N. J Rudy Prizendanz Auto Richard Greenwood Haddonfield

All Oiled Up in Waterloo Garage Incident

Tulsa man Ed Olson drank heavily and attempted to drain a grease tank in a Waterloo garage. Officer Lloyd Cox detained him. Olson received a three day sentence in the oily jail.

Ed Olsen Waterloo Lloyd Cox Olson Tulsa Oklo

Ten mallards killed in hunting expedition

Special report says ten mallards were shot yesterday near Mt. Auburn by Henry Martin and Ralph Grokaw during a hunting excursion. The incident details are provided as a brief note in the local column.

Mt. Auburn Noy Henry Martin Ralph Grokaw

Waterloo Folk Escape Injury In Wreck Near Buchanan Line

Harold Fellmer of Waterloo and two companions escaped injury when his light coupe was wrecked after a collision with Ed Averill of Cedar Rapids on primary road No 20 near the east Buchanan county line. Averill, shown to be intoxicated, was held on bonds and a Manchester hearing set by Mayor F W Herman. A nearly empty liquor bottle was found in Averill's car.

Harold Fellmer Mullan Avenue Ed Averill Cedar Rapids Buchanan County Fellmer Elizabeth Sloan Lois Tisdale Waterloo Manchester Averill Delhi-Hopkinton F. W. Herman

Shooting Stars to Shower on Earth Week from Today

Chicago scientists at Yerkes observatory predict the Leonid meteor shower will peak next Thursday night as Earth enters the meteor stream from a passing comet. Prof. Edwin Frost explains the Leonids orbit the sun and only occasionally intersect Earth, causing brilliant displays with meteors burning up in the atmosphere due to extreme friction.

Chicago Yerkes Observatory Williams Bay Wis Edwin B. Frost Frost

Hearst Says Iowa Farmers Back Hoover on Relief

Des Moines reports Charles E. Hearst, president of the Iowa farm bureau, expresses strong confidence that President Hoover will deliver farm relief. In a telegram Hearst congratulates Hoover, notes corn belt support, and pledges pride in a native son solving agricultural difficulties.

Des Moines U.R Charles E. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Bred Hoover Hoover Hearst Corn

Three Die in Lincoln Highway Crash Near Here

An inquest opens today into a crash on the Lincoln highway seven miles east of town between a coupe and a Big Four bus. Alfred Vaughn 17 of Elizabethtown died instantly, William Smith 19 of Carterville died in hospital, and bus driver William F Arbor of Cynaha died after surgery. Ten other passengers suffered minor injuries.

Sterting Linco Highway Here Alfred Vaughn Elizabethtown William Smith Carterville William F. Arbor Cynaha

Anti-Saloon Boys Tell Smith Voter They'll Kill Him

In Judge George J. Sager's court this morning a pre election clash between supporters of rival candidates ended with all charges dropped. Fireman Richard Dinsey testified that Glenn Cooper and George Hart threatened to kill him if he voted for Al Smith, and insulted him. The boys, later on the stand, explained they promoted Hoover and feared Smith’s victory would bring back the saloon. Judge Sager cautioned them to adjust their campaigning. Neither boy could vote.

George J. Sager Richard Dinsey East Junior High School Glenn Cooper Ash Street George Hart Sumner al Smith Hoover Smith Dinsey

Scarlet fever and other illnesses listed in city health notes

Health bulletin lists cases of scarlet fever in Lloyd Butten and others at 625 Ninth West, 808 Baltimore, and 308 Linden plus chicken pox cases for Myron Lorenzen and Betty Ann Jacklin, mumps for Earl Blanchard and Bert Moritz, with additional addresses and names such as Joe Bowers and Loraine Frisbey noted in Riverview and 1616 Beritch. The document compiles a registry of affected individuals and their addresses.

Lloyd Butten Mary Wills Baltimore Loraine Frisbey Linden Myron Lorenzen Duryea Betty Ann Jacklin Beritch Joe Bowers Bert Moritz Hammond Earl Blanchard Riverview Addition

Building Permits Filed for Heating Plants and Garage

F C Liffring requests permit for heating plant at 307 Alta Vista. W M Moore seeks heating plant at 1804 Fails. Earl Nicol applies for a garage at 207 Edwards. J H Walker, Fort Dodge. Dwelling permit recorded for 596 Evergreen valued at 1900 dollars.

F. C. Liffring Alta Vista W. M. Moore Earl Nicol Edwards J. H. Walker Fort Dodge Evergreen

Bankruptcy Filed by Farmer Charlies H Bacon Near Cedar Falls

Charlies H Bacon a farmer residing near Cedar Falls filed a petition of bankruptcy today in the office of J E Jordan United States referee in bankruptcy for northern Iowa. He listed liabilities at 12293 58 and assets as none.

Charlies H. Bacon Cedar Falls J. E. Jordan United States Iowa

Temperatures and Rainfall Reported

Weather notice shows Wednesday maximum around 8 degrees and Wednesday night low near 7.Thursday forecast fine with light rain possible. Rainfall recorded Saturday at about 2 inches in the area of Texas and nearby communities.

Liquor Nuisance Case Dismissed. Jug Proved Water

Henry Morris Cedar Falls man was charged with liquor nuisance after arrest on Oct 26. The jug offered as evidence proved to be water. officers say liquor had been substituted. Case dismissed for lack of evidence. investigation continues to identify who took the liquor.

Henry Hank) Morris Cedar Falls W. H. Whitford Morris Enlow Mason Nathan Enlow Harry Mason Justice Whitford J. H. Meyers Waterloo

House of Booms Puzzles London Thru 300 Years

Londoners call a 300-year-old Whitechapel building the Proof House of the Gunmakers' Company Established by charter Anno Domini 1637. The deep dull booms come from tests of gun barrels and small arms made in or imported into England, noticed by passers-by through the iron-studded door and dark windows.

London Whitechapel Metropolis The Gunmakers’ Company England

Watson to Guide Hoover Program in New Congress

Reed followed by Watson left him without opposition. Curtis may lead during the short session but leaders favor retirement so the vice president elect presiding over daily parliamentary decisions should avoid factional battles expected this winter.

Watson Hoover Congress Reed Curtis Senate

Randall divorce suit filed after 24 years of marriage

Ethel Randall filed for divorce from Albert Randall alleging cruel treatment. They wed in Sigourney, Iowa, twenty four years ago. She seeks custody of their minor child Elois, aged 12, and alimony of ten dollars weekly for support.

Ethel Randall Albert Randall Sigourney

Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Iowa Towns

Carroll Lynch of Vinton weds Florence Kearns of Vinton. Richard Ralph Rigele of La Porte City marries Irma L Rundel of La Porte City. John Harris of Gladbrook weds Pearl Miller of Gladbrook. Additional license data shows multiple entries with dates and initials.

Carroll Lynch Vinton Florence Kearns Richard Ralph Rigele la Porte Guy Colege Lana Bale Ed Bance Irma L. Rundel la Porte City John Harris Gladbrook Pearl Miller

Blazing River of Lava Devastates Sicilian Towns

In November 1930s Sicily a ten mile lava river from Mount Etna swept toward the Ionian Sea destroying Carrabba and Mascali areas. Thousands displaced, vineyards ruined, rail traffic halted, relief aided by soldiers as Mussolini regime monitors lava flow and shelters.

Sicily Iposte Mount Etna Ionian Sea Carrabba Riposto Catania Messina Ghiarre Rome Giuriata Mussolini Mascali St. Leonard Nunziata

Ruth Tumbleson Named New Vice President of State Teachers

Des Moines Nov 8 Officers for 1928 29 were chosen by the Iowa Federation of Teachers clubs. Ruth Tumbleson of East Waterloo was elected second vice president, with Miss Rita Berry and Nellie Elliott as directors and other officers named including Recording President Mrs Lillian S. MacDowell Des Moines and first vice Georgia Quigley. Tumbleson resides at 295 Vine Street and teaches commercial subjects.

Des Moines Iowa Federation of Teachers Clubs Lillian S. MacDowell Keokuk Georgia Quigley Ruth Tumbleson East Waterloo Walter McMahan Clinton Anna McDougal Barr Muscatine L. B. Cain Sioux City Rita Berry Nellie Elliott

Orchestra Players at D M in All-State Band

Twenty-one players from East High and eighteen from West High traveled to Des Moines for the all state orchestra at the teachers convention. The orchestra will broadcast over station WHO Saturday morning at 8 45 o clock.

East High School West High School Des Moines WHO

Service Clubsters Should Change Off Lions Meeting

Dr. J. Richmond Morgan urged rotating memberships among service clubs for six or nine months during a Lions club gathering at Black’s tearoom. He cited extended acquaintance as the main benefit and introduced Ripon College president Dr. Silas Evans to the group. E. L. Goss played oldtime tunes with accompaniment by Mrs. F. E. L. Rummel.

J. Richmond Morgan First Congregational Church Silas Evans Ripon College Lions Club Black's E. L. Goss Trish FE. L. Rummel

G A R Veteran Isaac B Smith Dies at 86

Maquoketa Iowa reports Isaac B Smith 86 veteran leader of Jackson County Veterans' association and local G A R post died suddenly yesterday. He was longtime commander of both groups and a prominent community figure.

Maquoketa Isaac B. Smith Jackson County Veterans’ Association G. A. R. Post

Hoover Gratitude Message From West Branch and Iowa

President elect Herbert Hoover sent greetings from Stanford to Governor Hammill, thanking West Branch residents and Iowans for their support and neighborly friendship during his election, after a restful night following weeks of strain.

Stanford University Cal Herbert Hoover Hammill West Branch Hoover Iowa

Highland Company Amends Articles

An amendment filed today to articles of incorporation of the Highland Improvement Company fixes capital stock at $75,000. R. S. Bodholdt chaired the meeting certifying the amendment and P. W. Rightey was secretary.

The Highland Improvement Company R. S. Bodholdt P. W. Rightey

Minnesota couple new managers of Hawkeye Hotel

Minnesota couple Mr and Mrs Anton Krier of Rochester take possession of Hawkeye hotel under lease from George R Mott, succeeding Mr and Mrs F B Brown who moved to a farm near West Union in September. A carnival will be held at Hawkeye High school building Tuesday evening, marking the first annual carnival of the school.

Courier Special Service Hawkeye Anton Krier Rochester Minn Hawkeye Hotel George R. Mott F. B. Brown West Union Hawkeye High School

Dewar Farm Resident Pleads Guilty in Liquor Nuisance Case

John Risse of a farm north of Dewar pleaded guilty in district court to a liquor nuisance charge. Judge R W Hasner fined him 300 dollars and costs and issued liquor injunctions against Risse and Frank Sch.

John Risse Dewar R W. Hasner

Mooseheart School Official Jailed as Embezzler

Harold Cook 38 assistant controller of Mooseheart school jailed on $25,000 embezzlement charge. Loyal Order of Moose audit could push losses to $100,000. Cook arrested in Aurora and held in Kane County jail on $50,000 bond after failing to post. Hugo Doebler, controller, is sought by warrants and visiting wife in Germany.

Mooseheart Loyal Order of Moose Harold Cook Hugo Doebler Germany Cook Aurora Here Kane County Geneva

Teachers Holding Sectional Meetings Before Convention

Des Moines reports thousands of Iowa educators in sectional meetings and council gatherings during the annual fall festival of the Iowa State Teachers association. Noon luncheons and sessions of the educational council and federation activities filled the day as President John E. Foster Ames, Miss Agnes Samuelson, and Dr B E Slosson prepared to address the opening general session.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Teachers’ Association Educational Council The Federation of Teachers’ Clubs Association of Deans of Women John. E. Foster Ames Agnes Samuelson Superintendent of Public Instruction BE. A. Slosson Washington

Mrs Wolfe III Special Note From Cedar Falls

Mrs Irving Wolfe of 2604 Town Street in Cedar Falls is reported employed at Sartor Memorial Hospital. This brief item notes a personal detail in a local society blurb.

Wolfe III Cedar Falls Irving Wolfe Town Street Sartor Memorial Hospital

Derailment blocks main line for eight hours near Raymond

Ten freight cars derailed near Raymond six miles east of Waterloo at 4 45 a m. eight hours of main line suspension followed as wrecking crews cleared the track. Nine loaded cars and one empty wrecked. Eastbound passenger detoured via Chicago Great Western. No injuries reported. Conductor W C Delaney and engineer R J Sweeney named.

Raymond Waterloo Alnon Central Railroad Dyersville Hers East Raymond W. C. Delaney R. J. Sweeney

Election Figures From the Associated Press

Election figures show Hoover with 444 electoral votes to Smith 87 and a Hoover majority of 357. In 1924 Davis had 136 and Cox 127, with Hoover carrying 40 states and Smith 8. Popular vote totals for Hoover and Smith are incomplete, with Hoover leading by about 5.31 million. 1924 figures for Coolidge and Davis are also listed. Fourteen large cities favored Hoover. Chicago and others supported Hoover while New York and several cities supported Smith. Senate balance shows 54 Republicans to 40 Democrats with one farmer laborite and one vacancy. House Republican lead increased. Governors: Republicans 23, Democrats 11.

Smith Thomas Hoover Altho Harry M. Wurzbach Texas Augustus McCloskey San Antonio Wurzbach McCloskey Washington Associated Press Davis Cox Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts Mississippi Rhoda Island South Carolina Coolidge LaFollette Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Baltimore Pittsburgh Los Angeles Buffalo Cincinnati New York Cleveland St. Louis Boston San Francisco Newark Congress Senate House Democratic

Curtis Still Has His Campaign Arm Wrapped in Sling

Washington November 8 Senator Charles Curtis vice president elect returned to Washington and went to his senate office to work though his arm remained in a sling he said he was recovering from fatigue. He planned to visit his sister’s home after finishing his day’s work.

Curtis Washington D. C Charles Curtis Senate Edward BE. Gann EB. A. Harriman League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia

Diamond the Size of a Hen's Egg Found in Kimberley Field

A 282 carat diamond the size of a hen's egg was found at Bad Hope Diggings in Darkly West by a native employee. It sold for $22,000, with the merchant noting he would have paid $120,000 for a pure white stone. The report compares it to the world’s largest diamonds, the Cullinan and Koh-i-noor, in weight and history.

Kimberley South Africa Bad Hope Diggings Darkly

GRID PLAYER BETTER

Leroy Markham son of Mrs C Hornstein 416 Mullan avenue east is reported to be recovering favorably from a chest injury received recently in a football game in which he played for West Point preparatory school.

Leroy Markham C. Hornstein Mullan Avenue West Point Preparatory School

Not Guilty of Contempt Found in Liquor Injunction Case

Marie Lee, identified in the report, was found not guilty of contempt of court for violating a liquor injunction. Judge R. W. Hasner imposed the verdict this afternoon, concluding the case without conviction.

Marie Lee Negress Uquor R. W. Hasner

Brain Tests at Leading Universities

Intelligence tests are being administered at most major universities. Study them, attempt answers, and if unsure, consult the correct solutions to gauge your mental rating.

Observation test on numeric sequence rule

In this exercise a list of numbers is given where each number after the first two should equal either the sum of the two preceding numbers or that sum minus ten. Readers must identify any number that breaks this rule within three minutes, noting anomalies. The sample sequence and instructions emphasize accuracy in marking violations.

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