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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1928
Page
9
The Prince of Wales rushes home from Africa as King George V's illness worsens with a congested right lung and extensive right pleurisy. A separate note recalls a prohibition era bootlegging incident near Marshalltown, and a peculiar column spans Hoover letters, Hollywood influenza, and a 13 year old bank president.
Washington report shows GOP vets claim wets not finished, with Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler urging continued crusade. New York Herald Tribune and Chicago Tribune back moderation, while Illinois and national results hint at a wetter legislature future and possible state referenda on repeal.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Herbert Hoover, president elect of the United States, lands on goodwill mission to a noisy welcome as shore batteries salute the U S S Maryland. A delegation meets Hoover. he proceeds to San Jose for a reception with President Cleto Gonzales Viquez. In Washington, Republican leaders debate farm relief timing and strategy for Hoover’s stance on relief and tariff reform.
Washington reports from federal reserve and treasury show production trade and distribution at high levels with further improvement expected, signaling a strong Christmas season. Money circulation is rising rapidly, aided by Christmas savings accounts believed to be the largest on record, contrasting with last year’s autumn slump.
Chicago reports a 25 year old mail carrier Louis Smrstik died after resisting a holdup by a youth not over 18 referred to as a baby bandit. He was shot in the abdomen and died several hours later. The incident occurred as the suspect attempted a robbery in the city.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If the carrier makes an error or other cause prevents timely receipt, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Des Moines Iowa November 28 The state executive council canvass of the general election vote probably will be completed Friday, says secretary W C Morckens.
William Green was unanimously re elected as president of the American Federation of Labor. Frank Morrison, secretary, and all other officers were re elected. Toronto Ontario was chosen for the federation s next annual convention. A resolution opposing use of public schools to spread propaganda of special interests was adopted, with Florence Curtis Hanson of the American Federation of Teachers introducing the measure. The federation pledged to oppose covert propaganda by private and public service corporations and private real estate boards in schools and universities.
Figures filed with the university budget director show medical training in a four year program costs the state 19622 per graduate. This amount covers hospital training but not student personal expenses. Tuition is not deducted from the total though said to be nominal. The 19622 average has held for five years.
Gordon Stuart Northcott the California murder farm suspect left Seattle by train for Los Angeles escorted by California authorities. He arrived from Canada and was confined in jail until departure.
Weather forecast from Professor Henry J. Cox in Chicago predicts rain tonight and on Thanksgiving in the Great Lakes region with possible light snow flurries. The prediction comes from instruments checked at the federal building.
Burlington Iowa November 28 The trial of J K Eccles for manslaughter in the shooting of his son Paul was to be decided by a jury today Defense lawyers finished presenting witnesses and Eccles testified the shooting was an accident
Bobbed heads celebrate seventh anniversary with enduring popularity says T. D. Tiller proprietor at 500 Commercial Street. He notes women briefly grow long hair to tie a knot but mostly return to the bob for preserving youthful appearance. Fringe bobs are the current trend.
Russell Johnson, age thirteen, was elected president of the Gary-Wheaton junior bank in Wheaton Illinois for thrift and a standout savings record. He reportedly walked about 1100 miles over the Chicago Golf Club course to earn 22359 in savings and will be assisted by trained bankers in his executive role within the junior bank serving boys and girls.
Manila reports 40 known dead with possible total fatalities up to 200 after a typhoon struck central Philippines last week. About ten thousand are homeless in Sorsogon Albay and Masbate as relief teams surveyed the damage. The cruiser Milwaukee surveyed Samar then Leyte, leaving Red Cross workers and supplies in place.
Denver police officer Robert K. Evans died after nurse Farice King shot him at Denver General Hospital while he lay wounded. King then shot herself and is not expected to live. Evans had been wounded in a prior gun fight. Patrolman Harry Ohle was killed in that earlier melee. A note addressed to Dearest Bob hinted at a five year wait for a chance. hospital attaches suspect a prior affair between Evans and Miss King.
San Antonio officers probe an alleged deserter James Kelly who claims he threw El freda Enank a book agent and psychology student into a furnace at Lake Bluff Illinois police station October 31. The Lake Bluff authorities were contacted for instructions on disposition while military police report his desertion from Selfridge Field Michigan.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed Bollingfield at 11 54 for New York after a brief stop in the capital. The departure was delayed briefly to repair a minor wing defect on his airplane as he returns from a vacation in Mexico.
Des Moines reports Leroy Hunter of Fort Des Moines began a ten year sentence for automobile theft after pleading guilty before Judge Frank S. Shankland. He was among ten soldiers arrested. The event was dated November 28.
The Evening News reports the king at the bedside said he did not want the prince to return but knew he would come back if necessary. The voluntary decision to return greatly cheered the king, who noted he did not want the prince to worry.
Rep Howard of Nebraska announced plans to introduce legislation in Congress to authorize a new free bridge between Sioux City Iowa and Sioux City Nebraska. He said the project would cost 800000 while the existing toll bridge earns about 2000000 annually, benefiting residents.
New York November 28 The official report claimed lifeboats on the liner Vestris were lowered during inspection but the test was not performed Keane testified under cross examination by U S Attorney Tuttle before Commissioner O Neill He said lowering was blocked by light ers and barges crowding the ship sides.
New York Nov 28 scene at Park Central hotel linked George A McManus to the death of Arnold Rothstein. Three witnesses including a hotel chambermaid named Bridget Fahey identified him in a lineup at The Tombs. District Attorney Joab Banton announced the identification.
London and Tanganyika reports describe King George VI as seriously ill with inflammation of the right lung and pleurisy. The Prince of Wales travels by special train toward Africa to reach his father, while official bulletins note some improvement and that the illness is being controlled.
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