Inquest Probes School Liquor Sales After Student Death
Chicago November 19 The inquest into the death of 18 year old William Adomaytis shifts to alleged liquor sales to school children at local ice cream parlors near public schools. Anthony Juskus, arrested for the killing, admits shooting after a card game dispute claiming self defense. Coroner Wolff vows a thorough probe into bootlegging to youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
William Adomaytis
Anthony Jusinus
Juskus
Adomaytis
Adamaytis
Duskus
Oscar Wolff
War's Aftermath In Claims For Clearing Time
The article discusses compensation basis for seized ships and patents after wartime seizures. It notes Germany and others sought refuge in U.S. waters and debates whether ships were purely merchant vessels or naval auxiliaries. It mentions 1921 shipping market collapse and ongoing legal questions on reimbursement to original owners. It also covers American payments to claimants for death and personal injury totaling 572.9 million, funded by Dawes plan, Paris agreement, and alien property interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Chemical Foundation of America
Treasury
Germany
Nazareth Evangelistic Services Open on Water Street
The Roberts evangelistic party held opening services yesterday at 513 Water Street. Miss Florence Keeton will preach tonight at 7 30. These services are conducted under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Roberts Evangelistic Party
Water Street
Florence Keeton
Church of the Nazarene
Brain Tests Digest From Evening Post Listing
A page presents a multiple choice brain test from Evening Post listing word definitions and time limits. It asks readers to study the terms Anachronism Satellite Desecrate Coterie Schism Propitious Discrete Meticulous and select the best meanings from provided options.
European storm toll rises across England France and Germany
Frigid seas and violent gales lash Sweden Denmark France and Germany as ships founder and crews are lost. A Swedish vessel Malmoe grounds near Ameland Island with three drowned of 34 aboard while Eltham Mary Ann and other craft suffer heavy losses across coastal towns.
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Amsterdam
Ameland Island
Paris
U.R
England
Europe
French
Cherbourg
Eltham
Anglesey
France
Holland
Aviles
Spain
Fechamp
Bethune
Isere
Avignon
Grenoble
Germany
Hamburg
Weser
Wangeroong
North Sea
Mrs. J. H. Rogers Dies Suddenly at Independence Home
Mrs. J. H. Rogers wife of Rock Island railway station agent in Independence Ia died of heart disease Sunday shortly after noon. She had longtime illness but was not thought in danger. Survived by her husband a daughter and two sons. Funeral plans pending with son Shourdes in New York City. Thomas W. Rogers and daughter Alice at Cedar Rapids Washington High School are also noted as survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Services Independence
J. H. Rogers
Rock Island Railway
Shourdes
New York City
Thomas W
Alice
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Building Permits for Heating Plant at 625 Iowa
Mrs Otto Lug and Mrs Otto Klug await permits for heating plant at 625 Iowa with plans mentioning 25-1-2 Inwa. Details indicate construction activity and permit filings in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lug
Iowa
Otto Klug
Inwa
Weather Summary for Weekend and Monday
Readable fragments indicate temperature highs and lows for Saturday Sunday and Monday with precipitation notes. Reported values include Saturday a maximum near 0.37 and Sunday near 0.33, with snow accumulation around 4 inches on Saturday.
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JL A.m. Vis
P. Ny
Ieee
Former Decorah College Instructor Dies in Chicago Elevator Job
Daniel J. Ellingsen, 41, a former Luther College instructor in Latin and Norwegian, writer, physicist and linguist, died after falling down an elevator shaft in a Chicago apartment hotel five days after taking an elevator operator job. Born in Chicago, he studied at three Norwegian universities and the University of Chicago, taught at Clifton Lutheran College and Luther College, and left teaching after his department was cut. He left behind a wife and three children, and his father Rev. Ludwig Ellingsen remains in Chicago.
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Decorah
Daniel J. Ellingsen
Stuent
Chicago
Luther College
Ellingsen
Mad
Eilingsen
Ludwig Eilingsen
Norway
Kabelvaag
United States
University of Chicago
Clifton Lutheran College
Clifton
Tex
David T. Nelson
Russell Lamson Hotel Upgrade Costing $100000
The Russell Lamson Hotel undergoes a major redecorating and modernization project costing $100000. Furnishings and draperies come from Lauerman's. A complete new laundry with modern machinery serves both Russell Lamson and the President, and a water softener, upgraded heating plant, new pumps, and hot water tank heaters are being installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
Lauerman's
Russell Lamson
Cass Attorneys Seek New Trial in Damages Suit
L S Cass and Mrs Zathoe Burk file a motion for new trial in the case brought by Eugene Appleby who was awarded 2500 for personal injuries after a crash at Jefferson and Eleventh streets. Defendants A B Lovejoy and G W Dawson argue the verdict rested on faulty instructions and contrary to the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Cass
Zathoe Burk
Eugene Appleby
Appleby
Jefferson
Eleventh Streets
A. B. Lovejoy
G. W. Dawson
Four Manchester Men Pay Fines for Disturbing Peace
Four Manchester men faced charges for disturbing the peace after a downtown street corner disturbance. Ernest Noyes Ambrose Kelly Joe Andrews and George Chase were fined 15 plus 3.25 costs each by Mayor Fred Hermann. Chase Delaware is jailed for refusal to pay his fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Manchester
Ernest Noyes
Ambrose Kelly
Joe Andrews
George Chase
Fred Hermann
Delaware
Kills Wife and Self After Brooklyn Visit
Jersey City police report Joseph Gilliland aged 62 shot and killed his wife Lilly Gilliland 52 then attempted to kill his daughter Agnes Richardson 29 before killing himself after a quarrel upon returning from Brooklyn where Lilly had visited friends. Agnes Richardson provided the account to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
INS
Joseph Gilliland
Lilly
Agnes Richardson
New High Price for Privilege of Operating Store
Schulte-United Inc New York will pay 498750 for a 30 year lease to operate a department store in the G M Woods building at 101 103 105 Fourth street east. The lessee pays taxes and Georgia Sterling will receive 85000 per acre lease area. taxes this year 3850. The building fronts 60 feet on Fourth street and 100 feet on Water street, three stories high with basement and a new front installed this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulte-United, Inc
New York
G.M. Woods
Fourth Street East
Sterling Company
Sterling
Schulter United
Waterloo
Fourth
Water Street
C G W Sets Record of 51 Miles Per Car Per Day
In October 1928 the Chicago Great Western established a record of 51 miles per car per day for all revenue cars, loaded or empty, moving or standing. The feat has rarely been matched by Northwestern lines and only by a few transcontinental systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Northwestern
United States
Death of 9 year old Norcott at home after illness
Cyrus Williamson Norcott aged 9 son of Mr and Mrs Floyd W Norcott of 801 Colorado street died at noon after a ten day illness. Born October 21 1919 in Waterloo he attended Lafayette school and was on the cradle roll at Walnut Street Baptist church. Survived by brothers Deven David Margaret and Floyd Jr the body at Petersen Bros mortuary
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Cyrus Williamson Norcott
Floyd W. Norcott
Colorado Street
Waterloo
Lafayette School
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Deven
David
Margaret
Floyd
Petersen Bros
Des Moines Woman Named National Chairman of Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. A. F. Hoffman of Des Moines was appointed national chairman of the rehabilitation committee of the American Legion auxiliary. She will join state leaders Mrs. O. H. Ailbee of Marshalltown and Mrs. M. Myrton Shelley of Des Moines at a presidents and secretaries conference in Indianapolis on December 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. F. Hoffman
American Legion Auxiliary
O. H. Ailbee
Marshalltown
State Auxiliary
M. Myrton Shelley
Indianapolis
Thieves Loot Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Safe
Robbery at Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company in Cedar Rapids Indiana. Thieves forced entry last night and secured cash totaling 51.75 stamps valued at 50 and a 10 pin. Morning check showed all doors and windows were intact and locked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROB Insurance Office
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company
Fire Alarms Report Fragments From City Street
Sunday at 12 20 p m a fire alarm reported Joe Gentle fruit store 629 Lafayette due to a broken steam pipe causing some damage. At 9 35 p m Mrs Henry Goulder 605 Mobile reported a fire from oil lamp overturned with 35 dollars damage. An advertisement promotes insurance and a note on beryllium noting it is harder than aluminum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gentle Fruit
Lafayette
Henry Goulder
Mobile
Floods and Cold Wave Hit Kansas and Surrounding States
Flood reports from Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri describe 11 known deaths with unverified tallies as rivers burst banks and snow and cold worsen misery. About 30 million dollars in damage is feared as Red Cross surveys damage and dispatches disaster staff to Winfield Eldorado Ottawa Paola and other towns.
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Kansas City
U.R
American Red Cross
the Provident Association
Blue River
Arkansas City
Kan
Marais Des Cygnes
Ottawa
Neodesha
Walnut
Kansas
Winfield
Augusta
Eldorado
J. Payne
Baby
McAlester
Okio
Halph Shiras
D. J. Ward Smith
C. C. Jones
A. It. Hudson
Joplin
Paola
E. King
Mulberry
Grace Tucker
Wellington
Red Cross
St. Louis
American Red’ ‘Cross
Albert Evans
The
Kinzel Weds Third Time in 50 Year Old Coat
Andrew Kinzel marries for the third time to Mrs. Kinzel in Cleghorn Ta in a ceremony similar to two earlier weddings fifty years ago in Germany. About two hundred guests attend with granddaughters serving the dinner. The couple have resided in Cherokee county for 48 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleghorn
Andrew Kinzel
Winter Still on Way to Be Delayed
Des Moines reports light flurries in eastern and southeastern sections with temperatures near freezing last night. The Weather Bureau predicted above freezing by Tuesday, keeping winter at bay for now despite early flurries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States Weather Bureau
State Bankers Open District Conferences
Des Moines Iowa November 19 AP conferences today at Cherokee and Fort Dodge are the first of eleven district meetings for Iowa bankers Frank Warner secretary announced Mason City and Oelwein will host bankers in their territory Tuesday with programs Wednesday at Gedar Rapids and Clinton Thursday at Burlington and Ottumwa Friday at Osceola and Des Moines and Saturday at Council Bluffs
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Des Moines
Cherokee
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Frank Warner
Mason City
Oelwein
Gedar Rapids
Clinton
Burlington
Ottumwa
Osceola
Council Bluffs
Man Falls From Hotel Window in Accidental Death
Des Moines coroner's jury rules John J. Erickson 39 of Independence Missouri died accidentally after he moved a bed to a window and rolled out from the seventh floor during the night on November 10. The jury's finding closes the inquiry into the fatal incident at the Des Moines hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.R
John J. Erickson
Independence
Erickson
Man Dies of Fright After Surgery Fear
Elizabeth New Jersey authorities report Thomas Barnes a 31 year old Chester Pennsylvania man died at Elizabeth General hospital from fright linked to fear of an operation. His leg was broken in an October auto accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
INS
Thomas Barnes
Chester
Elizabeth General Hospital
Barnes
Marriage Licenses Taken In By The County
Harold Link and Maxwell Letta Hoyt of Maxwell obtained a license. Lloyd L. Hendrickson of Waterloo and Carolyn D. Slechta of Cedar Rapids both secured licenses. H FY Krakora of Highland Wisconsin and Loraine Rogers of Dodgeville Wisconsin are listed with licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Link
Maxwell
Representative William A. Oldfield Dies in Washington
Representative William A. Oldfield Democrat of Arkansas died in Emergency Hospital Washington today after a brief illness and operation. Oldfield who had chaired the Democratic congressional campaign committee eight years had undergone surgery last week and had worked hard in Governor Smiths campaign in New York this summer contributing to his ailing health.
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Washington, D. C
William A. Oldfield
Arkansas
Oldfield
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Smith
New York
Hoover's Latin America goodwill tour begins plans set
President-elect Herbert Hoover starts a goodwill mission to Latin America with a 12 member personal party led by Hoover and including Allan Hoover and Ambassador Fletcher. The trip's itinerary and accompanying press corps were to be announced as Hoover prepared to depart from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Latin America
Allan
Ambassador Fletcher
George Akerson
George Barr Baker
Augustin
T. Beauregard
State Department
Los Angeles
Peaches Browning Faces Divorce Case In White Plains
Frances Heenan Browning known as Peaches will testify in the divorce suit filed by Mrs. Edgar Allen against her husband in White Plains New York. Allen is cited as business manager of Peaches and Mrs Allen accuses them of an affair. Peaches denies the charge. She was once the Cinderella bride of Edward W Browning known as Daddy Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Frances “Peaches
Heenan Browning
Edgar Allen
Allen
Peaches
Bomb in Coal Pile Damages Building in Chicago
A black powder bomb placed in a coal pile in the basement of the Mitme Recreation club exploded causing about 1000 dollars in damage. The club occupies the top floor of a two story building with a barber shop on the ground floor. No one was inside at the time. It was unclear if racketeers targeted the barber shop or the recreation club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Mitme Recreation Club
Recreation Club
Brother of Ex-Champ Dodges Iowa Jail
Des Moines news reports R. Willard brother of Jess Willard the former world heavyweight champion is free on a 400 bond on charges of illegal liquor possession and maintaining a disorderly house. He was arraigned after arrest at a local hotel and pleaded not guilty. Willard gave his age as 51 and said he operates as a real estate agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. ©. Willard
Jess Willard
Willard
Iowan Held for South Bend Holdup
Del Wilson of Marshalltown Iowa was arrested in South Bend Indiana after being identified by a filling station attendant Miles Relitch. Wilson allegedly robbed the same station Thursday and Sunday nights and was overpowered by Relitch and bystanders as he passed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
del Wilson
Marshalltown
Miles
Wilson
Quarantines Issued for Scarlet Fever Mumps and Chickenpox
Scarlet fever quarantine applies to Joseph Buck Jr at 1123 Seventh West and Floyd Elin at 226 Lamson. Mumps quarantine listed for Claire Smith at 1335 Mulberry and Richard McCracken at 532 Rich. Chickenpox quarantine targets Carrie Bowers at 1314 Sixth West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Buck, Jr
Floyd Elin
Lamson
Claire Smith
Mulberry
Richard McCracken
Rich
Carrie Bowers
Wes
Program 15 Set for Dedication Masonic Temple
Almon S Reed deputy grand master of Iowa will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the Masonic temple at Mulberry street and Park avenue in Waterloo. Russell L DeGon will toastmaster at the banquet. Music by a local orchestra precedes the program.
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Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Masonic
O. M. Vagey
First Evangelical Church
Reed
George E. Pike
Masonic Temple Board
Waterloo
Lodge
A. F.J
A. M
Martin Lodge
al FF
A.M
Tabernacle
Royal ‘Arch Masons
Crescent Council
Ascalon Commandery
Knights Templar
Order of Eastern Star
Becker
Order of Eastern Stars
Contract Let for Burd-Behrens Garage Building
Lauritzen Construction Co. wins the general contract for a one story brick garage 60 by 140 feet at Fourth and Washington, for 10600 dollars. Excavation underway. total project cost around 20000 dollars. Other bids ranged from 11372 to 12768 dollars. Burd-Behrens distribute Graham-Paige automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauritzen
Currie Construction Company
Netcott,Bender, & Brown
John. J. Miller Construction Company
Mauser & Fell
William, Buxton
Burd
Behrens
Graham-Paige
Red Grange Cleared in Paternity Case Settlement Reached
Former football star Harold Grange was cleared in a municipal court paternity charge brought by Helen Flozak. An out of court settlement of 3900 was reportedly paid. Flozak said she met Grange at a hotel and accompanied him to his Wheaton home. Grange declined further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harold
Red
Grange
John Sbarbaro
Helen Flozak
Haroldine
Floza
Labor federation convention pledges union growth
At the American Federation of Labor annual meeting in New Orleans 800 delegates led by President William Green heard a program for expansion and labor policies. The executive council called for a 100 percent rise in U S union membership within a year, noting 3 393 000 current members. The Pan American Federation of Labor was praised and urged to deepen fraternal ties across the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
U.R
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Pan-American Federation of Labor
North
Central
South America
Coaettnien
Vestris Survivors Desert Ship Jobs Enter Vaudeville
Two survivors from the lost liner Vestris rushed from ship duties to vaudeville to recount their adventure. Joseph Ramsey and Gilbert Ford performed after deserting deck swab roles. Most sailors remain at the Seamen's Church Institute in New York, eager to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestris
New York
INS
Sapston Bar
Joseph Ramsey
Gilbert Ford
Seamen's Church Institute
Gay Bible Covers to Aid Sale Urged by Eastern Pastor
Dr Milo Hudson Gates pastor of Chapel of the Intercession urged lay colors with modern artistic touches on Bible covers to attract American homes. He deplored bibles that are made to look like coffins and said a dressed up Bible would greatly aid sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milo Hudson Gates
Chapel of the Intercession
Rational World Would Be Happier Says Mannheimer
Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer of Des Moines urged Rotary Club listeners that a rational world would be happier and more beautiful. He argued wars arise from passion and prejudice and that religion would unite people if reason guided decisions. He cited the recent election as evidence of voters swayed by prejudice rather than facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Mannheimer
Des Moines
Rotary Club
Hotel Russell- Lamson
Mannheimer
Four services draw strong interest at Walnut Baptist
Walnut Street Baptist Church held four services Sunday with high interest. Pastor Dr. W L Steeves addressed wives and mothers on building a Christian home and urged spiritual living as a central clubroom alternative. In evening he preached on Paul’s conversion and Christ’s roles from Damascus to the throne, urging prayer and confession as many responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
W. L. Steeves
Steeves
Paul
Jesus
Damascus Road
Bethlehem
Pilate
Géthsemane
Lost World
Christ
Church
Sears Prospect Sites Expand for Chicago House Retail Reach
Sears, Roebuck & Co plans widen its potential retail store and distributing center footprint in Waterloo. Readiness includes Saddlery Co site at Third and Sycamore, Matt Parrott & Sons Park Ave site, Overland garage at Franklin and Fourth, Fowler Co. building, Lafayette block Fourth to Fifth, L. R. Parsons music store 818 20 Sycamore, and J H Fucs property Fifth and Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Saddlery Company
Third
Sycamore
Matt. Parrott & Sons Co
Park Avenue
Overland’ Garage
Franklin and
Fourth
Fowler Company
Lafayette
Parsons Music Store
J. H. Fucss
Fifth
Burglar Sentenced In District Court Three Guilty Pleas
Judge G W Wood presided as Hugh Hicok received six months in county jail and a $100 fine for breaking and entering the Roloff dwelling on Oct 23 1928. Claude Schroyer got five months in jail or a $500 fine plus costs for motor vehicle larceny of Willis Greeley’s auto on Oct 16 1928. Tracy Wakefield faces sentencing for a liquor nuisance at 9 am December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wood
Hugh Hicok
Leonard Roloff
Claude Schroyer
Willis Greeley
Tto
Tracy Wakefield
Rocky Mountains Hit by Cold Wave
The Rocky mountain region faces a severe cold wave with many passes and highways snow blocked. Temperatures are expected to dip to ten degrees above zero after a weekend snowstorm that blanketed the area and reached the Texas Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Golo
Rocky Mountain Region
Texas Panhandle
Visitors From Michigan Pay Call In St Clair
Mr and Mrs Carleton Walker of St Clair Michigan are visiting his wife mother Mrs Emma Mullan at 516 Becond Street West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Carleton’ Walker
St. Clair, Mich
Emma Mullan
Street West
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Charles Verchere
Charles A. Tuttle
Lamport & Holt
New York Harbor
Leo Lal
Stockholm
Sweden
Independence Home
Decorah College
Texas
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Cass
Brooklyn
Cyrus W. Norcott
Herman C. Miller
Missouri
State Bankers
Palo Alto
Cal
University of California
Herbert Hoover
San Pedro
Serene
Tony
U.P
Hoge
Nicaragua
Secret Service
Browning
Iowan
Almon S. Reed
Burd-Behrens
Red Grange
Lagoa Men ‘Pak
Federation
Walnut Baptist
Prospect
Sears, Roebuck
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