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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1928

Page

10

Hoover Takes Up Nicaragua Canal Plan At San Jose

On the U S S Maryland en route to Guayaquil Hoover eyes Nicaragua canal plans while Costa Rica seeks free passage. he discusses trade with Costa Ricans and helps flood victims in Rederosa. The ship endures rain as Hoover stays on a Thanksgiving stretch aboard the battleship with a 140 turkey feast.

Hoover Nicaragua San JO Maryland Guayaquil Ecuador U.P Turkey Gulf of Nicoya Herbert Hoover Puntarenas San Jose Rederosa Celte Gonzalez South America Gulf of Panama Cocos Galapagos Islands Costa Rica San Juan Nicaragua-Costa Rica Celio Gonzalez Panama Canal Congress Amapala la Union Gulf of Fonseca England United States B. F. Huske

Free Lance Bellows Plans Freelance Station Use

To Free Lance Bellows said he would operate hereafter as a free lance station, using part of the programs of both the National Broadcasting company and the Columbia system. He objected to exclusive contracts, but did not amplify his views.

Bellows National Broadcasting Company Columbia System

Hoover Kitchen Cabinet Writers Named to Aid Shaping Policy

A Wisconsin agent, Robert Amundsen, described as a husky Swede, joined Gen. Lora in a tense exchange about origins. William W. Bride, District of Columbia corporation counsel, sent Hoover a congratulatory telegram from Palo Alto. Bride recounted how Page told him to watch Hoover, predicting a future presidency. This reflects early post election perspectives on Hoover and his potential leadership.

Wisconsin Robert Amundsen Lora Ouiagamie County Herbert Hoover Palo Alto William W. Bride District of Columbia Eric London Hoover Walter Hines Page Great Britain Page Bride Washington United States D. of GC Copshynt

Fifteen U.S. stocks show big postwar earnings gains

New York reports that since 1918 American industrial giants have boosted annual net earnings by 100 to 1500 percent. The piece notes bull markets on Wall Street driven by earnings and dividends, with artificial price supports failing without solid profits. It previews a column listing 15 major companies with the largest percentage gains, based on Standard Statistics data through 1927.

New York Wall Street Standard Statistics Company

Cancelled Football Game at Chase City

Charles City Iowa November 29 The football game between Charles City and Osage was cancelled this morning after a conference of the boards of education. The cancelation followed trouble from painting of the buildings here last night and a similar prank at Osage the night before.

Courier Charles City Osage Boards of Education

Second Round Robin Stages Waterloo Pool League Championship

A round robin at Waterloo Pool League produced three survivors Popular Cigastore Nau man Company and Frank Bras each with one win and one loss, forcing a championship series Friday at 7 30 PM. L Huck had a 13 high run in the nine inning first game while Henry Tuckman posted a 10 in the second game and L V White hit a 17 in the six inning affair.

Waterloo Pocket Billard Popular Cigastore The Nauman Company Frank Bras L. Huck Henry Tuckman L. V. White

Driver Doctor Hits Pedestrian in Night Emergency

H. H. Couch, 55, was killed when struck by an automobile driven by Dr. Joseph DeSilva responding to an emergency call. The physician said he was arriving at a moderate speed. The fatal accident occurred in Rock Island.

Alto Rock Island H. H. Couch Joseph DeSilva

Temperatures Forecast With Spotty Readings

Weather bulletin shows Wednesday high around 40 with minimum near 30. Thursday expected cooler with light winds and variable cloud cover. A stray reading may be off balance due to incomplete data.

Thanksgiving service renews loyalty and gratitude

East side churches gathered in Grace Methodist Episcopal for a union Thanksgiving service led by Rev. Lew C. Harris of Central Christian church. He spoke on Thanksgiving Why citing Ephesians and the need to honor God in government. He urged national unity, gratitude for resources, and progress, closing with a prayer for faithful living and world peace.

East Side Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Lew C. Harris Central Christian Church God Father Jesus Christ Paul Mr. Harris Jesus Earth

Britten plan for naval parleys sparks U S debate

The article reports U S reaction to Representative Britten’s proposal for direct negotiations with Britain on naval disarmament, sparking questions about constitutional authority, the Logan Act, and foreign policy control. Viscount Cecil favors U S Britain parity and neutral trade rights, while Kellogg says the plan lacks government backing.

Virginia Senate Foreign Relations House Britten Kellogg State Department Kellogs Baldwin London U.pi United States Great Britain Viscount Cecil of Chelwood League of Nations Pariamentary Committee Lord Cecil Cecil Interparliamentary Union Logan Congress Senate

Admiral Frank Fletcher Dies At 73 In New York

Admiral Frank F. Fletcher, 73, retired Atlantic fleet commander, died yesterday after an operation. He had been ill for months and will be buried tomorrow at Trinity Episcopal. Long based in Italy since retirement, Fletcher was famed for inventions including telescopic sights, the Fletcher breech closing mechanism, and a frictionless gun mount. He commanded naval forces at Vera Cruz in 1914.

New York U.P Frank F. Fletcher Trinity Episcopal Church Fletcher Italy Altho Vera Cruz Mexico

London Study Tackles Traffic Vibration Mystery

Nov 29 London engineers study how road and underground traffic shake city streets. They note uneven vibration along streets, underground tunnels and basements disrupt waves, and subway structures may absorb rather than emit ground motion. Subways distribute load via springs, damping vibration.

London Harley H. Dalrymple-Hay

Broker Loeb Charged With Attack In New York Hotel

Richard Loeb a 45 year old broker was arrested in New York charged with knocking down and threatening to kill Miss Winifred Sackville Stoner Jr 26 in the lobby of the Sherry Netherland hotel. Miss Stoner a former child prodigy testified Loeb punched kicked her and that the quarrel arose over a diamond and ruby bracelet alleged to belong to her. The hearing was adjourned. Loeb pleaded not guilty to dis orderly conduct. Miss Stoner has been married twice and is the daughter of novelist Winifred Sackville Stoner.

New York INS Richard Loeb Winifred Sackville Stoner Sherry Netherland Hotel Loeb Miss Stoner

Husband Hammers Other Man to Death in Sandusky

In Sandusky on November 29 a 36 year old fisherman, Frank Hintz, was killed with a hammer. James Bingham, 43, also a fisherman, confessed to the murder stating Hintz was too friendly with Bingham’s wife Elinor. Bingham said he struck Hintz in the bathroom after a confrontation at the home.

Sandusky INS Frank Hintz James Bingham Bingham Hintz Elinor Bingham

Nine Diphtheria Cases Now in Iowa

Des Moines dispatch reports nine diphtheria cases in Iowa as the health department lists weekly tallies among contagious diseases. Scarlet fever dominates, with 106 cases. other illnesses include 88 chicken pox, 75 mumps, 46 smallpox, and 28 whooping cough.

Des Moines Iowa State Health Department

Renew Search for Indicted Slayer

Fort Dodge Iowa November 29. Renewed effort to capture Charles Chick Davis, indicted yesterday on a murder charge for the fatal stabbing of William E Mericle at a hotel party. Police describe Davis as a gambler bootlegger and gun-toter who fled after the slaying.

Fort Dodge INS Charles Chick”) Davis William E. Merkcle Davis Mericle

Morningside College Receives Real Estate Gifts

Sioux City Nov 29 gifts of real estate totaling 73 thousand five hundred dollars were announced by Morningside College trustees. The board also sold 10 000 acres of land for 50 thousand dollars.

Sioux City Morningside College

Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Glasener notified

Members of the Deborah society at First Methodist Church are asked to meet in the church foyer at 2 p.m. Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. M. Glasener.

W. M. Glasener The Deborah Society of First M. E. “Church

Brain Tests From The Evening Post Coin Problem

A public brain teaser from the Evening Post presents arithmetic coin puzzles. Readers are told the total value and the number of coins and must deduce the mix of coins, with three minutes allowed. Problems include totals 48, 52, and 23 cents across six coins, asking for the counts of quarters dimes nickels and pennies.

Aircraft Supply House Thrives in Small Mo City

Marshall Missouri November 29. A small central Missouri city hosts one of the nation’s largest aircraft supply houses. The Nicholas Beazley Airplane Co expanded from six surplus planes bought by Russell Nicholas to supplying the army navy and manufacturers with parts bolts and wire. Lindbergh’s Spirit of St Louis used many parts. Six branch stores planned nationwide and a small all metal monoplane designed by Walter H Barling is being manufactured.

Marshall Missouri Army Navy Russell Nicholas Howard Beazley Nicholas-Beazley Col Charles A. Lindbergh Spirit of

Turkish Ban on Magic Praised by Yankee Magician

Constantinople November 29 The vice president of the Association of American Magicians John Mulholland says Turkish leader Ghazi Moustapha Kemal has earned world praise for outlawing fortune telling sorcerers cures and fake religious magic such as dervish tricks The ban he says purifies the magician profession more than moves by American states or New York that have banned similar practices

Constantinople Ghazi Moustapha Kemal Association of American Magicians John Mulholland Turkey New York

Fire alarm at residence on Forest path

At 9 58 p m Wednesday firefighters were called to J C Hildebrand 1145 Forest. Overheated gas from stove caused the alarm with minor damage and no injuries reported. Advertisement notes Buyen of Berman C Miller and phone 2404.

J. C. Hildebrand Forest Buyen Berman C. Miller

Family talking points about praise and singing talent

In Aunt Mary’s living room Virginia a high school senior discusses how praise shapes young singers. Jean four remembers compliments, while Virginia recalls childhood feelings of overpraised self confidence. Aunt Mary cautions against excessive praise and urges natural growth through steady practice and guidance.

Willis Lenora Bailey Virginia Little Jean Mary Jeannie Ely Jane

Training Little Children bulletin listing details 1919

Bulletin No 39 from 1919 offers 47 short practical articles for parents to meet daily needs of children. Available for 15 cents, request from the superintendent of documents Government Printing Office Washington DC.

Government Printing Office Washington, D. C

War over paint used in Charles City Osage clash

Charles City and Osage boards met in Osage to discuss painting Osage school by Charles City partisans and Osage residents. Seven Charles City football players were suspended until Monday as planners considered using second string players for today’s scheduled game.

Courier Special Service Charles City Boards of Education Osage Osage School

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