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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
12
In Omaha a manhunt continues for a figure described as the hatchet man responsible for three killings and two wounded. Chicago police detain a suspect fitting the description after a robbery with an ax threat. Photos sent to Omaha aim to confirm identity amid mounting city tension.
Union Missouri November 22 4 The Good Samaritan Bertha Gifford 53 whose actions leading to 18 deaths including one man and two children were blamed on poison was found not guilty of murder on the ground of insanity She will be confined to a state insane asylum Judge Breuer will sentence within three weeks The jury heard psychiatrists say paranoia is incurable and she showed morbid interest in sickness funerals and tragedy
A Waterloo drug store clerk notes children from primary to high school now receive warm noon meals at school. She cites morning study, reports of light breakfasts, and common meals like soup hot chocolate and meat sandwiches at noon. Parents agree that spending a small amount on lunch supports health and longevity.
Des Moines reports a pre football clash when Drake students sent about 15 auto loads to Ames to vandalize signs urging Ames to beat Drake. Drake countered with 1000 signs bearing a growling dog slogan. Aggies mobilized in large numbers, repelling the Drake contingent. A Drake swimmer was reportedly captured and pressed into service in the Ames lagoon.
In Des Moines Judge W G Bonner freed Merle Logan a Black man charged with breaking and entering after a 48 hour jury deliberation. Jurors, deadlocked twice, sent notes asking for discharge as agreement seemed impossible. The judge demanded a verdict and one was finally reached amid drawn beards sketches on the notes.
A Lloyds dispatch from Horta Azores reports the Greek steamer Alexander arriving in the Fayal channel after being distressed off the Azores for several days when she lost her rudder. The vessel was towed in by the American steamship McKeesport.
Community Chest in Waterloo reports 988 107 dollars pledged noon today with 58 107.08 since Wednesday. Goal 76 360 leaves 18 252.92 to raise by Friday 6 p m. Open territory declared. 100 plus workers to seek more pledges. Special gifts 22 680 28. industrial 7 504 13. four general sales divisions 2 496 15. Major Kirkpatrick leads with 1 088 75. others follow. 5 967 subscribers pledged. 13 new 100 percent firms listed. George D Harris chairs. Rev A P Blough and J O Trumbauer spoke.
A fire in St. Louis caused $250,000 worth of Ganahl Lumber Company stock to burn. The blaze was discovered early today and the cause remains undetermined.
Chicago notes a ghost is named co respondent in a divorce petition. Judge Gemmill says he has never heard of a ghost as a co respondent but will likely sign the decree. Paul Boheim claims his wife pursued a “dream lover” two years ago as the basis of the suit.
Omaha police questioned a man matching the hatchet killer description. Chicago detectives planned to identify Harry Ganasha alias Salmon Ballard, 29, held after a Chicago attack, as the Omaha axe murderer. Rewards totalling 1800 dollars offered. Mrs Stribling wounded remains critical.
Los Angeles actress Alma Rubens denies allegations she was extremely intoxicated and involved in a dispute over a car collision that led her maid to beat a Beverly Hills motorist. The affidavit cites the maid Edna Clayton and states Rubens threatened further harm, with the incident centered at a Hollywood studio and a Beverly Hills complaint filed by Mrs. Schoelner.
Des Moines AP report lists 16 Iowa delegates for the Mississippi Valley association convention in St. Louis on November 26 and 27. The lineup is led by former Gov. W. L. Harding and includes F. C. Smith C. H. Young H. W. Sea man Canton Leonard Manley Ward Evans Stewart Gilman Sioux City J. B. Kerper Otto Lange Frank J. Delaney O. A. Reynolds Dubuque C. W. Bond Senator Clyde Topping Burlington W. E. Holmes Keokuk Joe Young Bellevue J P Kennedy Burlington.
The notice states that the Courier should be delivered before 5 30. If the carrier is late or a mistake occurs, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Milwaukee residents describe a dramatic fire scene as a woman wearing a mud facial treatment refuses to leave her apartment, saying she would rather die than reveal herself in public. Firefighters notify occupants and three people are injured amid heavy smoke as hundreds escape via crowded stairways.
Senator Charles McNary of Oregon told the National Grange that farm relief legislation should pass in the coming regular session rather than wait for a special session. He warned that delaying could mean laws take effect too late in 1929 and pledged support for an equalization fee if it could be enacted.
New Orleans governors wrapped up their annual meeting a day early and discussed Herbert Hoover's proposed 3 billion dollar surplus to ease unemployment. Seven governors favored the plan and signaled support, while formal indorsements were avoided.
Chicago November 22 After five minutes deliberation a jury found Arthur Falk a prominent Chicago politician not guilty of murdering his 21 year old son Eldred Falk. His daughter Vernus testified he killed his brother when he criticized him for coming home drunk. Falk fainted as the verdict was read.
Federal hearings reveal testimony from Captain William Bambra about delaying lifeboat launches as the Vestris sank. Henry Tilford and wife recount Lamport & Holt staff working 24 hours and sending aquaplanes. Fireman Joseph Boxill describes chained stokers fighting water and coal buckets as the ship flooded and sank with 110 lives lost.
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