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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1928

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Further arrests expected in gem smuggling chain

New York November reports federal agents promise more arrests in a diamond smuggling ring. Four people, including William Ballyn and Morris Landau with his daughter Frances, were charged with conspiracy to violate U S smuggling laws and held for grand jury action. Bail set from 1 500 to 5 000 dollars. Scotland Yard detectives aiding U S officials. Ballyn admitted carrying diamonds aboard the Berengaria with a 50 000 dollar stash found in his stateroom. Total smuggled gems valued at 500 000 dollars over two years. Landau and McIntyre deny involvement. Miss Landau described as go-between for her father and McIntyre.

New York INS Insidon U. S William Ballyn Hner Berengaria John J. McIntyre Cunard Line Morris Landau Frances Garrett Cotter Grand Jury Ballyn Landau Miss Landau McIntyre United States Allen Sylvester Scotland Yard Berengaria Steward Sylvester

Negro Slayer First in New Death Chair

Chicago reports David Shanks was executed by electric chair for the murder of Miss Jennie Meta Constance, an English teacher at Bradley Polytechnic Institute, in Peoria, Illinois. Jurors ruled him sane after a rapid trial, with closing arguments waived before a 40 minute verdict.

Chicago Clinois David Shanks Jennie Meta Constance Bootblack Constance Bradley Polytechnic Institute Peoria Shanks

South Dakota Man Wins Painting Prize

Jess W. Schlaikjer of Carter, South Dakota, won the first Altman prize of 1000 dollars for best figure painting by an American-born citizen in the National Academy of Design winter exhibition. His work titled South Dakota Evening earned the award. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute under Elmer Forsberg and worked on the staff of the Chicago Herald-Examiner.

New York INS Jess W. Schlaikjer Carter S. D Altman National Academy of’ Design Schlaikjer South Dakota Chicago ‘Art’ Institute Elmer Forsberg Chicago Herald-Examiner Robert Spencer New Hope Isidor

Teacher's Whipping of Pupils Approved

New York story reports the board of education backing Miss Mildred Rice a gymnasium instructor accused of whipping Dorothy Springham and Philip Smith with rubber hose while punishing them for being annoying The incident occurred at Franklin Square Long Island grade school and sparked parental complaints about cruelty

New York Board of Education Today Mildred Rice Dorothy Springham Philip Smith Franklin Square Long Island

Two Score Hurt in Runaway Streetcar

In Pittsburgh on November 20, a Homestead streetcar running downhill jumped tracks and crashed into another car, injuring about forty people, many women and girls en route to work. The second car was split nearly in two and struck a pole. A passenger named Mrs. Mary Atkinson said the motorman tried to stop it with air and hand brakes.

Pittsburgh Homestead Mary Atkinson

Man Eats Live Fish to Win Ten-Cent Wager

Holstein Iowa November 20 AP William Gossiin a section foreman ate a live four inch fish to prove a statement he eats live fish. His wager with Freak Conklin Correctionville failed as Conklin lost the dime by betting it couldn't be done.

Holstein William Gossiin Freak Conklin Correctionville

Temperatures Forecast Monday to Tuesday

Readable fragments indicate high around 34 and low near 30 for Monday and similar low 30s on Tuesday. Mentions possible periods of warmer or cooler conditions with uncertain notes.

Puts Chain Around Neck and Hangs Self in Keokuk

In Keokuk Iowa on November 20 Leo Belleville 25 hanged himself after placing a chain around his neck on a bed. His girlfriend Etta Dunn 20 testified she saw him arrange the chain and kiss him goodbye before fleeing the room.

Keokuk Leo Belleville Etta Dunn Belleville

Wants Radio Action for Fraudulent Ad

Senator Lange asks Attorney General John Fletcher to act against a Shenandoah radio company under fraudulent advertising statutes. He claims the firm aired an ad for canned peaches “preserved in 80 per cent syrup,” noting no fruit is preserved in such syrup.

Dubuque, Ia John Fletcher Otto J. Lange Shenandoah Radio Company Lange Fletcher

Oilcloth Edge Cuts Herman Miller's Eye at Stormy Grid Game

A Waterloo insurance man, Herman Miller of 202 Sheridan Road, was painfully injured in Iowa City Saturday when a sharp oilcloth edge pierced his left eyeball during a stormy football game. Rain and snow prompted the improvised raincoat. while slipping it over his head the edge gashed his eye, requiring physician care.

Iowa City Herman Miller Sheridan Road Waterloo

Mayor Jimmie Walker to Attend Notre Dame Banquet

South Bend Indiana November 20 The mayor of New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker wired acceptance of Notre Dame annual football banquet slated for December 6 in South Bend. Attending speakers include Wisconsin coach Glenn Thistlethwaite and Minnesota coach Doc Spears at the event.

Jimmie” Walker Notre Dame South Bend Ind Jimmy” Walker New York City University of Notre Dame Glenn Thistlethwaite University of Wisconsin Doc” Spears University of Minnesota

Marengo Bank Closes To Protect Depositors

Marengo Iowa bank shuts its doors to protect depositors amid steady withdrawals. The American Savings Bank founded in 1907 as a German American bank had capital of 25000 dollars, deposits around 600000 dollars and surplus 10000 dollars.

Marengo Bank Marengo American Savings Bank

Poland denies war plans involving allies, Moscow says

Polish Telegraphic Agency issued an official denial of a Moscow report claiming Poland prepared for an anti-soviet war with involvement of France Roumania and Yugoslavia. The denial notes no such preparations or alliance actions exist.

Moscow Polish Telegraphic Agency Today Poland France Roumania Jugo- Slavia

Priest Ends Life in East Dubuque After Escape

Father Frank Roney, once pastor at West Union and Daugherty Iowa, shot and killed himself in East Dubuque Illinois after escaping from St Joseph's sanitarium in Dubuque.

Dubuque Frank Roney West Union Daugherty East Dubuque St. Joseph's Sanitarium

Brain Tests on Word Formation

The page describes intelligence tests at leading universities and challenges readers to identify words formed from letters in a key word. It lists groups Tops Demand Slave Melon Grandee with sample candidates and notes that answers appear on the society page.

Nis

Government air report shows safety of airline passenger service

Washington report from the commerce department details 153 killed and 276 injured in 390 accidents over Jan 1 to July 1, with only seven deaths and seven injuries in scheduled airway operations. The findings stress proper regulation, credit safety to licensed pilots, and identify poor technique as the leading cause of crashes.

Washington, D. C INS America Commerce Department

Shooter Misses Man Then Destroys Evidence in Bootlegging Case

Town City Iowa reports Officer Wesley Sedivec fired at Charles Abbot while pursuing him. The shot struck a bottle in Abbot’s pocket, destroying evidence. Abbot was arrested. a broken bottle and another liquor bottle seized earlier will be used in front of Police Judge Custer on bootlegging charges.

Town City U.R Wesley Sedivec Charles Abbot Custer

Van Vieck to Broadcast Musical Story From Fort Worth

Charles Van Vieck, ex secretary of the Chamber and a Oklahoma City manufacturer, will broadcast a musical story tonight at 9 from WBAP Fort Worth. He is a well known local figure.

Charles van Vieck Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma City WBAP Fort Worth Tex van Vieck

Community homes listed for mumps and scarlet fever cases

Health notice lists names and addresses of residents reporting mumps or scarlet fever symptoms. The list includes James Lyon 1005 Broad Way, Marie Redecker 304 Blowers, John Sebey 102 Cottage Grove, Harold Bent ley 2624 Lafayette, and others plus Dorothy Simonson 319 Magnolia and Martha Ried Sedgwick Island among affected households. The compilation serves as a local health alert with numerous urban and island addresses.

James Lyon Broadway Marie Redecker Blowers John and Dorothy Sebey Cottage Grove Harold and Gerald Bentley Lafayette Roger Salton

Three Children Die In Tulsa House Fire

Three children Colbert K. 6 Lorain 3 and Jack 16 months died from a fire in their Tulsa Oklahoma home. Their mother Mrs Colbert Roberts had left them alone to go to a grocery store leaving the children unattended when the blaze broke out last night.

Tulsa Okla Colbert Roberts Colbert Lorain Jack

Auto Crash Damages Two Cars at Park and Mulberry

Cars driven by Emil Rudolph of 123 Johnson street and Mrs. Ed Widdel of Dewar collided at Park avenue and Mulberry street at 2 15 p m today. Both vehicles severely damaged but no injuries reported.

Autos Crasti Emil Rudolph Johnson Street Ed Widdel Dewar Park Avenue Mulberry Street

Marriage Licenses Listed for Paul Liscum and Others

Marriage licenses issued to Paul H. Liscum of Lawler and Marine Clark of Trenton New Jersey, Paul W. Anasmith of Waterloo and Rosa Krueger of Traer, Dwight E. Doolittle of Dubuque and Sally H. Frayser of Waterloo.

Paul H. Liscum Lawler Marine Clark Trenton N. J Paul W. Anasmith Waterloo Rosa Krueger Traer Dwight E. Doolittle Dubuque Sally H. Frayser

Hoover Daily Schedule Aboard Maryland During Transition

President-elect Herbert Hoover keeps a steady routine aboard the Maryland. He rises at seven, walks on deck until breakfast, works in his office until noon, takes a luncheon at noon, then naps and chats with friends. He walks again at sunset, dines at six, attends a picture show, and retires.

Maryland Herbert Hoover The

Wife Makes Man Welsh on Paying His Election Bet

Sioux City diary item reports Al Wisser facing the beard bet after Gov Smith failed to carry Texas. The wife insists the facial hair must come off despite Wisser’s plan to skip grooming for five years. He seeks a counter view from the other bettor, who is married and sympathetic to the wager.

Sioux City al Wisser Wisser Alfred E. Smith Texas

Bathtubs in 400 B C shown as comfort in Greece

Des Moines reports Prof David Robinson of Johns Hopkins described ancient Greek baths in Olynthus dating to 400 B C. He said bathtubs then were more comfortable than many modern American styles and were built for a bather to sit on a ledge while a servant poured water.

Des Moines U.R Olynthus Greece B. C Macedonia David M. Robinson Johns Hopkins University Archeological Institute of America Robinson America

Elks Frolic and Memorial Planned in Waterloo

Waterloo Elks announce their annual frolic will be Wednesday evening at the Elks club with games bridge dancing and a late supper at 10 30. A business session precedes the event. Memorial day exercises are set for Sunday December 2 with speaker and site to be announced.

Waterloo Elks Elks Club

Harvard Freshmen Get 170 Scholarships

Harvard announces 170 scholarships for freshmen with 45 funded by Harvard clubs. The Associated Harvard Clubs scholarship goes to Earl T. Fleathe of Pendleton Oregon, among others from Milwaukee Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Harvard Cambridge Mass Harvard Clubs Earl. T. Fleathe Pendleton Ore Harvard Club Harvard Club of Milwaukee Charles Alfred’ .Parmiter Wauwatosa Wis Minnesota Edwin’ Milton Grant St. Paw Minn

New York Sees Early Winter Threshold Amid Indian Summer End

A cold gale from the north arrives in New York on November 20, driving back late Indian summer warmth. Temperatures plunge about 30 degrees to around 35, signaling a sharp seasonal shift as winter edges closer.

New York INS

Young husband beats older wife to death in Florida

Fort Myers report states a 50 year old bride and mother of ten died after a quarrel at a fish pond. Her laborer husband Frank Box, 32, killed her then shot himself, with coroner's jury ruling murder and death by own action.

Fort Myers Fla Frank Box

Death notice of Mrs Amos Lynes in California

Nashua Iowa reports Mrs. Amos Lynes died of heart disease in Long Beach California. She had lived on a Plainfield area farm for many years and moved to California twelve years ago. Her sister in Nashua Mrs A J Blasier was notified.

Nashua A. J. Blasier Long Beach Cal Amos Lynes

Senator Wagner calls for Vestris disaster probe

New York political figure Senator Robert F. Wagner, a Democrat from New York, urges a senatorial investigation into the Vestris disaster to assess whether current safety at sea laws are adequate.

New York Robert F. Wagner Vestris

Eckert Re elected Grange Exec Chairman in Chicago

Washington November 20 Eugene A Eckert of Illinois was reelected chairman of the executive committee of the national Grange during a brief business session today In Washington the session reaffirmed leadership for the farm organization amid a calm meeting atmosphere

Washington, D. C Eugene A. Eckert Illinois The National Grange

Winter arrives as south experiences freezing start

Atlanta report notes a cold snap across the region with Memphis Tennessee and Asheville North Carolina recording freezing temperatures. Jacksonville Florida falls about 50 degrees as the weather turns markedly cooler in the south.

Atlanta South Memphis Tenn Asheville N. C Jacksonville Fla

Death of Mrs. Dale Stanley Communicated in Iowa and Indiana

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKean of 709 Randolph street report the death of their daughter Mrs. Dale Stanley formerly Miss Ariel McKean. She passed away Monday evening after an emergency operation in a Sioux City hospital. Funeral in Olin Indiana with burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Indiana.

Dale Stanley R. E. McKean Randolph Street Sioux City Stanley Ariel McKean Olin Wyoming, In

Private prayer services for Byron Williamson Norcott

Byron Williamson Norcott 99 analysis son of Mr and Mrs Floyd W Norcott died yesterday at the family home 801 Colorado Street services will be at 1 30 p m tomorrow at Fairview Cemetery with Rev Warren L Steeves pastor of Walnut Street Baptist Church officiating

Byron W. Norcott Byron Williamson Norcott Floyd W. Norcott Colorado Street Fairview Cemetery Warren L. Steeves Walnut Street Baptist Church

Vestris Port Inspections Questioned Amid Tragic Sinking

New York reports reveal six coal ports on the steamer Vestris were not fully inspected before its last voyage. Inspector Edward Keane testified only eight coal ports were examined due to inaccessibility, while a letter accused inspectors of drinking and lax oversight. Keane denied the charges, insisting he never touched liquor.

New York Vestris Edward FP. Keane Steamboat Inspection Service Dickerson N. Hoover Steamship Inspection Service Keane Hoover Inspector Bruning Samuel Lawson J. L. Crone

Guardsmen Take West Point Exam

Seven members of the Town National Guard were in Des Moines for a preliminary entrance examination for West Point. Gov. John Hammill will appoint two of the men based on exam standing. Candidates include Elmer C. Grans Marshalltown and Joseph J. McDonnell Des Moines.

Des Moines Town National Guard West Point John Hammill Elmer C. Grans Marshalltown Joseph J. MccDonnell Ford D. Jensen Jefferson Robert R. McBeth Theodore J. Meresh Iowa City

Rambo Killed in Auto Truck Crash

In Clarksville Iowa an inquest was planned this afternoon into the death of Forrest Rambo who died when his car was hit by a truck on a highway near Forrest Illinois. His father J W Rambo notified friends by phone. Loren Lee, brother in law, is hospitalized in Pontiac Michigan in critical condition. The victims were en route to Louisville Kentucky for work with a construction company after attending a grandfather’s funeral in Charles City.

Courier Special Service Clarksville Forrest Rambo Forrest Ill J. W. Rambo Unois Loren Lee Young Rambo Pontiac Rambo Louisville Lee Charles City

City Building Permits Listed For Heating Plants And Garage

Frank Watkins has a heating plant at 921 Eighth west followed by Marian Howard at 1627 Berth and Ben Eicher at 231 Ballou. A. H. Cook applies for a garage at 1016 Home Park valued at 300 dollars. Additional permits include Mrs. Amelia Schenk 327 First east and others such as R. S. Hostetler 202 Randall and Jennie Harrison 409 Twelfth west.

Frank Watkins Eighth Marian Howard Ben Eicher Ballou A. H. Cook Home Park Amelia Schenk First R. S. Hostetler Randall Jennie Harrison Ninth Harry Burnham T. E. Kelly Vinton T. E. Chaplin Sumner A. T. Hoffer Reed F. W. Gregory Maple Frank Briden Edwards George Scully Kern Carl Fagekind Polk John Bach Evergreen

Wife seeks divorce in Edler case

Maybelle Edler filed a divorce petition today against Herbert Edler, whom she married December 10927. The action seeks dissolution of their marriage and related relief.

Maybelle Edler Herbert Edler Deo

Painter Enters His Masterpiece in No Jury Art Show

In Chicago an INS report notes an artist, Fred Biesel, rushed a nude portrait into a no jury exhibit. Directors balked at the model but compromised by assigning a small room for completion before public opening.

Chicago Fred Biesel Biesel

Strikers Pay Fines for Women in Hosiery Trouble

In Kenosha Wisconsin nine women released after jail in Milwaukee for contempt of court were paid $100 fines by the union. Seventeen others with unpaid fines remained in Milwaukee. Louis F Budenz, strike organizer, said plans to send the women on a speaking tour to spread trade unionism and arbitration. Leslie Zales, 27, Chicago, was arrested here for alleged efforts to foment dissention among strikers.

Kenosha Wis INS Allen-A Milwaukee Milwaukee House of Correction Louis F. Budenz Leslie Zales Chicago

Waltons to Elect State Delegates Tonight

Waterloo chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will elect officers at its regular meeting tonight at 8 in the Boat club. A new furnace warms the clubhouse. The state convention is set for Fort Dodge on Thursday and Friday this week. All members are urged to attend.

Waterloo Izaak Walton

Veishea to Be Held at Ames as Usual

Ames Iowa Nov 20 The Veishea celebration at Iowa State College will be held next May as in recent years. Rumors of cancellation were denied as an omission in the college calendar corrected by Registrar J R Sage. Open houses and department celebrations combine into Velshea a three day event drawing thousands of visitors. The name derives from the five college divisions veterinary engineering industrial science home economics and agriculture.

Ames U.P Iowa State College J. R. Sage

Reichstag Rebukes Stresemann Critic

The Reichstag defeated a motion of no confidence in Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann 219 to 98 as debate opened on his reparations war debts and Rhineland evacuation declarations. Communists fascists and the small German landowners party backed the move against Stresemann.

Berlin Reichstag Gustav Stresemann Stresemanns Rhineland Stresemann

Druggist Hides $200 But Thief Finds It

Des Moines man Alvin G Hammer, owner of a drug store, found himself out $200 after a thief who knew the hiding place broke in last night and took the money. Nothing else was disturbed.

Des Moines U.P Alvin G. Hammer Hammer

Grant Williams Fined for Liquor Charge in Tama County

Grant Williams, the African American proprietor of a Linn Street restaurant, was raided by a federal prohibition agent and Tama County sheriff. He pleaded guilty to liquor nuisance and was sentenced by Judge G W Wood to a $300 fine and 90 days in county jail, with the jail term suspended on payment of fines and costs.

Grant Williams Linn Street Tama County G. W. Wood

A Wedding A Day At Courthouse Now

Judge G. W. Wood presided at 2 p m as John Tankersley 26 and Lindy Dawson 19 both of Waterloo attended the ceremony Tankersley was a witness to yesterday’s marriage of William Brown 43 and Fanny Davis 38 both of Waterloo all described as colored in the report

G. W. Wood John Tankersley Lindy Dawson Waterloo

Comptroller J W McIntosh resigns to President Coolidge

Washington November 20 Comptroller of the Currency J W McIntosh has tendered his resignation to President Coolidge. The resignation has not yet been accepted but is expected to be.

J. W. McIntosh Coolidge

Tale of steel and Conopus Club talk in Black's tearoom

Metallurgist M L Frey of John Deere spoke to the Canopus club in Black's tearoom about transforming iron ore into chromium steel and its uses in automotive and machinery parts. He explained steel versus iron and cast versus wrought iron, including case hardened teeth and ductile centers. The audience asked questions and a return engagement was hinted. J S Tuthill presided. next meeting two weeks later on Wednesday will feature Dr B J Palmer and other speakers Maurice A Welsh and Miss Elizabeth Green are listed for the program next Tuesday.

M. L. Frey John Deere Tractor Company Canopus Frey B. J. Palmer Davenport J. S. Tuthill Maurice A. Welsh W., C. F. & N. Railway Elizabeth Green East High School

Florence Trumbull and John Coolidge to wed elsewhere

Miss Florence Trumbull daughter of Governor Trumbull says she and John Coolidge son of the president will marry but not in the White House. Reporters pressed for engagement details and she replied there has been no formal announcement yet. The engagement is broadly accepted among friends.

New Orleans Florence Trumbull Trumbull Connecticut John Coolidge White House

Dancing for Lions at Waterloo L. O. L. event

Singing and dancing girls under Waterloo lodge L O M will provide the program Thursday for Lions club luncheon meeting at Black's tearoom.

LIONS Waterloo Lodge, L. 0. O. M Lions Club Black’s Tearoom

Supervisor Ouster Case Dismissal Upheld by Court

Des Moines reports the state supreme court upheld a lower court ruling dismissing ER E Canning from Monroe county board of supervisors. The petition charged misconduct and maladministration over two hams and two 50 pound cans of lard from the county poor farm. Canning said the steward gave the goods in exchange for work.

Des Moines INS ER. E. Canning Board of Supervisors Monroe County State Supreme Court Lester L. Thompson Canning

One Jury Hung on Bremer Hog Theft

Waverly Iowa November 20 A jury hearing evidence against Victor Johnson on charge of receiving hogs stolen from the James Callender place disagreed and was discharged with nine for acquittal Harold Jordan was found guilty in a sealed verdict held until after Johnson’s decision to avoid prejudicing his case He will be sentenced later

Courter Special Service Waverly Victor Johnson James Callender Harold Jordan Johnson

Clarksville Man Flies to Tulsa Wife in Dying

Archie Thompson and his mother left Clarksville Iowa for Cedar Rapids to catch a plane to Tulsa Oklahoma where his wife is reported dying and his mother in law dead. Details of Mrs Thompson’s illness are unavailable but her mother had long been in failing health and the younger woman had stayed six months to help care for her.

Courier Special Service Clarksville Archie Thompson Cedar Rapids Tulsa Okla

Miller Saddle Horse Earns Second in Kansas City Show

In Kansas City Missouri on November 20 the American Royal Livestock show awarded a second in class to a five gaited saddle gelding of any age. Jim Monroe, owned by Clyde G S Miller of Waterloo Iowa, placed second for Miller Saddle Horse amid other winners announced last night.

Miller Kansas City Jim Monroe Clyde GS Miller Waterloo

Woman Fights Eight Officers. Adjudged Insane

Mrs. Catherine Casey of 93 Ricker Street, arrested at home on a disturbing the peace charge after resisting eight officers for hours, was today adjudged insane by the county insanity commission.

Catherine Casey Rickerstreet County

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