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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

2

British proposal to militarize Caribbean possessions discussed

Washington dispatch reports a tentative plan to de-militarize Caribbean and South American territories under British control as a goodwill gesture to the United States. It notes Britain may seek US views on expanding naval bases and borders near the Isthmus of Panama, including Bahamas Cayman Islands and Guianas.

Whliant Avile Washington D.c MacDonald Stimson Iush Caribbean South America Great Britain United States Berthe West Indies British ‘Guiana South “America Atlantic Params Canal Anid Peru Atlantis Canada-United ‘States Panama Canada Republic of the Petdt Brit South Atlantic Lmited Alds Greatritain Mas Donald United” States

New Definition Sought for U S Freedom of the Seas

In the wartime debate American authorities urge a broader American British naval pact. They propose joint action to keep world peace beyond mere fleet agreements. The idea envisions using navies for international welfare, not only national interests.

United States United’ States Grea Britain Washington Charles P. Howland New York Sam John Bell

Johnson on Third Attack Ends in Stabbing Death

St. Louis police report Mrs. Jilly Johnson stabbed her common law husband Frank Bowenkamp twice in the heart after a quarrel and drinking bout. Officers say she claimed Bowenkamp attacked her with a chair and she stabbed him with a paring knife. Johnson, 43, is held pending coroner's inquest.

St. Louis U.P Jilly Johnson Frank’ Bowenkamp

Prison Revolt Kills Two Guards at Canon City

A prison revolt in Canon City Colorado reportedly left two guards dead with chaos inside the state penitentiary. Prison whistles sounded as inmates rioted and confusion reigned within the walls. In a separate item, Des Moines electricians won a three month battle for higher pay, securing $11 for an eight hour day, up from $10.

Canon City Colo. Orb BHP Electricians Des Moines U.P Des Moines Union Electricians

Saddle horses judged at Dairy Cattle Congress

Yesterday and last night judging in the Horsa division featured multiple classes. Fivargatted and Three-gaited ladies produced top prizes for Indy and Waterloo riders, with Grand Island and Oska loosa entries placing in various spots.

Dairy Cattle Congress Gentleman Indy Ealher McDonald Forest Gil & Me Soy Oskaloosy Prince’n Pal E I Coffey Wellman Lady Clatre Hanna A Millar Waterto Blue Bete

Missouri Girl Aims High as Airplane Pilot at MU

Kather ine Meyer a 16 year old university of missouri co ed is learning to pilot an airplane while studying aeronautical engineering. Her instructor notes she will be ready for solo flights after four more hours of dual control training. Her father, Max F Meyer, heads MU psychology, and is famed for research and a quarter tone musical instrument.

Golumble Katherine Meyer University of Missouri Jas College of Engineering Max F. Meyer Columbia Roe Montgomery Montgomery Miss Meyer

Confesses Cutting Up Dead Babe for Throwing into River

Emma Lafleur a 28 year old Sioux City woman confessed to authorities that she killed her newborn baby and cut the body into parts. She said she gave the pieces to her brother Lawrence Lafleur who reportedly threw a package containing the remains into the Missouri River. Detectives pursue details in Bioux City police inquiry.

Bionx City Missouri River Bioux City Emma Lafleur Sioux City Rene Lawrence Lafleur

Corn Picker Shot in Head by Hunter Near Des Moines

Des Moines Oct 3 Steven Demoss 62 of Des Moines in critical condition after a hunting accident while corn picking near a field Harley McDaniel of Monroe and two companions were hunting nearby a hunter fired wounding Demoss in the head. The postmaster at Winner South Dakota sought to intercept mail carrier Hendricks driving a Oldsmobile coupe with South Dakota license 59 2289 who began vacation today and whose substitute carrier was killed in an accident

Es Moines U.P Steven Demoss Des Moines Demoss Harley McDaniel Monroe Winner S. D Hendricks South Dakota

White Warns We WA: Dolly Gann Controversy Reaches Washington

Descriptions from Emporia Gazette by William Allen White warn of a public uproar if Washington does not support Dolly Gann. White notes Dolly’s departure for dinner with Premier MacDonald and predicts Kansas electors could face consequences in 1932.

Popeka Kan U.R Dolly Curtis’ Gann Curtis Washington Capital Kansas William Allen White Emporia. Gazette Dolly Gann

Frost Menace to Leave for Awhile

Des Moines reports a brief respite from frost as warmer weather moves across Iowa. Charles D. Reed, U S weather observer, forecasts slightly warmer conditions in the northwest tonight and across the state for the day.

Frost Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed United States Weather Observer Reed

If It Isn’t One Thing It’s Likely Another

A couple in Adair county waited five hours at the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds for the owner of another car parked in front to move it. When he finally did, they discovered their own car had run out of gas.

Adair County Dairy Cattle Congress Grounds

Glenna Collett Triumphs In National Women's Golf

Glenna Collett from Pebble Beach defended her title by rallying from behind to beat Mrs Harley Highee of Detroit 1 up in a 19 hole quarterfinal at the National Women's Championship held at Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham Michigan on October 3. Mrs OB Hill of Kansas City earned the right to meet Collett in the semifinals by defeating Mrs Stewart Hanley of Detroit 2 and 1.

Oakland Hills Birmingham Mich Dormie Glenna Collett Pebble Beach Cal Harley Highee Detroit B.' Hill Kansas City Collett Stewart Hanley

Five Men Killed at Rail Crossing in Warren N H

Five young men died when their sedan was struck by the Red Wing near Warren Vermont at a grade crossing during a heavy rainstorm. The deceased were Ernest Anderson 31 of Worcester Hugh Tucker 30 foreman Waco Texas Joseph LeClerc 28 Brooklyn NY William Jolson 28 Isyerereen Alabama and Paul Baldwin 30 Barton VI. they were part of a field squad traveling from Worcester to a power camp.

Ala Paul Baldwin Barton Warren Worcester St. Johnsbury Power Company

Electrical Sanitation Firm Opens Waterloo Offices

The Home Sanitation company distributor Beott & Fatzer announced today the establishment of Waterloo offices. H. J. McAllister will manage the local branch.

Waterloo The Home Sanitation Company Beott & Fatzer H. J. McAllister

Office opens Monday at 304 Paramount building

Waterloo office plans to hire 50 to 74 sales men to operate across Iowa, southern Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. McAllister and H B Bennett relocate from Sioux Falls to Waterloo to assist dealers in launching a new sterilization system using gas fumigation and specialized equipment.

Paramount Waterloo Allister A McAllister H. B. Bennett Sioux Falls, & D Iowa Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota

Not Always the Expert Wins in Golf Tournament

Minneapolis report notes Victor Olson former Waterloo resident won a golf tournament cup. Olson is brother in law to L Q Selzer of 822 Kingsley Ave. Article highlights his engraving on the Jeving cup despite being the underdog.

A& Minneapolis Victor Olson Wwaterloaan L. Q J. Q. Selzer Kingsley Avenue

Waterloo fans win World Series tickets in Chicago

Five Waterloo residents including Herman Wente of Commercial National Bank win reserved seats for World Series games at Wrigley Field. Each ticket covers the first, second and fifth games if needed, with a $6.50 price and rain check. Additional holders include Pred Wray of Pioneer National Bank and William Buckley Jr.

Herman Wente Commercialational Bank Waterloo Wrigley’ Park Cubs Pred Wray

Hawk Buick Company Leadership Shaped by A. Clark

Fragmentary notes mention A. Clark as president of Buick related firm with references to Buckies and a salesman. The text is unclear on exact roles or events but indicates corporate leadership in a Buick tied company.

Black Hawk Buick A Company G. A. Clark Buckies Tor Te Repose Tomohila Company

California Rancher Claims Broken Bone Record

Charles Burrill prorizer rancher of California says he holds the broken bone record with his right arm broken again. He cites a history of six prior breaks including left arm left foot twice right ankle ribs and more across multiple bones in past years.

Red" Blutt Charles Burrill Prorizer California

Thieves Tow Car Away From Franklin Street Lot

Auto thieves towed a 1923 touring car belonging to Earl Van Wey from a vacant lot near his home at 1501 Franklin Street last night. The vehicle was not in running order according to the owner. Police were notified. Neense number 3-1074 recorded by G. F. Monahan of Charles City. A second stolen vehicle, Neense 29-2618, was reported by Datry Cattle Congress grounds eight days earlier.

Earl van Wey Franklin Street G. F. Monahan Charles City Datry

McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Gain in Flesh for Thin Adults

Advert says tens of thousands of very thin men and women can rapidly gain weight using McCoy's Tablets. It claims 80 percent will gain several pounds in weeks and offers an ironclad guarantee: return price if not satisfied after 60 cent boxes or $1 boxes.

America McCoy Robert Ding Company

It's Toasted: Lucky Strike heat process advertised

An advertisement explains Lucky Strike cigarettes use a toasting process from 260 to 300 Fahrenheit. It claims this high temperature step removes impurities and distinguishes the brand as a modern production method recognized by millions.

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