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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1929
Page
12
Wrigley Field hosts the Athletics and Cubs in the opening World Series game with massive crowds and Midwest celebration. Hoover and MacDonald reportedly reached an understanding ahead of Anglo American relations, while a ceremonial dinner gathered dignitaries and details emerged about the talk.
The article notes the Athletics won the World Series opener 3 to 1, linking Sinclair with Fall's bribery trial. It describes Fox hitting a homer into the bleachers, Millers driving in two runs, and Doheny-related bribery actions. It also covers trial developments in Washington with Albert Fall, Harry Sinclair, and Doheny.
Howard Ehmke pitched a strong opening win for the Athletics striking out 13 as they beat the Chicago Cubs 4 3 in Chicago. Key hits came from Cochrane and Simmons with Bing Milley driving in two runs in the ninth. The game drew about 50 000 fans at Wrigley Field.
Washington D C Oct Senate rejects Republican amendment extending customs case intervention rights to labor agricultural and consumer groups while manufacturers gain similar access The vote 44 41 boosts Democratic Independent hopes as debate over tariff rate schedules nears and coalition power faces renewed scrutiny.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 40 o clock. If due to carrier error or other cause you miss the paper by that time, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Italian men plan to press Premier Mussolini to issue a decree limiting women’s dress. Despite papal condemnation and Queen Helena leading a modesty drive, Verona prefect Roberto Lops heads a national Propriety committee and will seek Mussolini’s backing on measures against what is called increasing indecency in female fashions.
Winnipeg reports a 1500 mile air search for missing prospector pilots in the northwest. Punch Dickins, famed Arctic flyer, radioed from Fort Smith that he completed a long run from Fort Reliance to Bathurst Inlet. Western Canada Airways led four other planes in a broad search involving Col. C D N McAlpine and seven companions.
President Hoover announces Andrew W. Mellon will guide the fiscal affairs of the United States for the duration of the current administration. The 4 year veteran of the treasury portfoilio will continue in the post until March 4 1933 pending health and wishes.
Harold Yarnes, pilot of the Zipper, freed of manslaughter charge in district court after judge Sustained defense motion that no crime was shown. Trial began with survivors testifying as co-pilots and boat owners await November docket on related conspiracy counts.
Predictions of a settlement within 24 hours surfaced as the New York truckers strike spread to Harlem and Brooklyn. Perishable foods rose in price with fruit and vegetable shortages feared. dockside and warehouse distribution faced disruption from the eight hour day and overtime pay demand.
Washington paper quotes Farm Board Chair Legge outlining two classes of stabilization. Ordinary cooperation drives, and government actions under extraordinary conditions. Legge notes the emergency stance would allow losses if they occur and cites unclear testimony before the senate committee on agriculture.
Dr. Mitchell Langworthy formerly of Cedar Rapids Iowa, an orthopedic surgeon, was shot and critically wounded in Spokane along with his nurse Miss Gale Rogers who was severely injured. John Salmi of Spokane, a disabled World War veteran, then shot himself in the head and died soon after. A preliminary exam had been given to Salmi by Langworthy amid a dispute over a rating.
Police HQ appraiser Thomas J. Hogan valued Jeanne Eagels stage and screen jewels at about 87 950 far below the claimed 350 000 total. The pearl ring, once thought worth 250 000 to 300 000, was pegged at 3 000 and the diamond clasp and necklace brought the overall set to 300.
The two unknown airmen who flew over Chicago at 1 am to challenge the world endurance record have been identified as Kenneth Hunter and his brother John from South Bend Indiana. They used masks to hide their identities during the attempt.
East Chicago, Oct 3 4 Deputy Sheriff Sanwell Goldberg a federal grand jury witness died at 6 90 A M from wounds inflicted last night by James Britt who is in custody Britt faces first degree murder charges federal officers say the shooting stemmed from a personal quarrel.
Mrs. Johnn Hammill wife of the governor plans to leave for Britt tomorrow to recover from a long illness. She recently returned from the hospital and has been staying at the Fort Des Moines hotel for about ten days.
Tokyo dispatch says Britain invites Japan to join a five-power naval conference. The document outlines Anglo American talks and notes Kellogg pact as starting point, aims for parity across naval categories by 1936, and contemplates revisiting Washington 1932 battleship limits with possible submarine abolition.
Two men are tested on charges of scalp ing World Series tickets in Chicago. Government agents seized three men including A O Rassenfoss Irving Kushner of Detroit and Harry Katz a Detroit high school student. They hired out to sell tickets at 35 dollars each for grandstand seats at the Morrison hotel.
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Mrs Daly Curtis Gann both accepted invitations to the British embassy reception for Prime Minister MacDonald in Washington tonight. The event highlights two rival capital society figures as they join other guests at the embassy.
In Marietta Georgia four college freshmen under 20 confessed to setting fire to the dormitory of their Seventh Georgia district A and M college for fun. Officials said arson charges would follow. Damages estimated at 1500 dollars were covered by insurance.
Raymond Herfurth 21, son of Herman and Mrs. Herfurth of Waterloo, a sophomore engineering student at Iowa State College, died by drinking poison in his boarding house room in Ames. He reportedly brooded over a crippled hand. his body found shortly after noon. arrival of no doctor. Survived by brother Fred and a married sister Mrs Ruth Herfurth formerly of Waterloo.
Elmer Huckins, an Anacker linked to a mysterious wholesale cigar trade, received a definite extension of time to appear before the state Income tax department due to health. No date was fixed. Federal and state officials probe his business and investors’ tax payments.
The National Air Tour advanced to Roosevelt Field New York as the first of about twenty planes completed an around the nation circuit arriving from Springfield Massachusetts. The twin motor Curtiss Condor piloted by William Croswell touched down at 210 a.m.
William Boyd and Elinor Farr, who wed while co starring in Volga Boatman, announced their separation. Boyd says immediate divorce unlikely and notes they simply did not get along as a pair.
Omaha police search for an older man who robbed the Half Man pharmacy last night and then escaped on a delivery bicycle, riding away steadily through the streets as officers pursue leads.
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