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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
13
Charles D. Waggoner, Colorado banker who stunned the nation by abstracting $500,000 from six New York financial institutions, pleads guilty to charges of using the United States mails to defraud. The case raises questions about the fate of the recovered money and who benefits from the loss.
Washington reports a push led by the American Civil Liberties Union and Rep Anthony Griffin to amend naturalization rules after the Schwimmer case. A key proposal would grant citizenship regardless of religious beliefs on bearing arms, with hearings planned in December before the immigration and naturalization committee. The effort faces opposition from patriotic groups and hinges on constitutional questions raised by state actions versus federal policy.
Congress Today reports ongoing tariff debate in the House while the Senate weighs nominations in agriculture and foreign affairs. Senator Sackett of Kentucky nears renomination while Guggenheim secures a Cuban ambassadorship. confirmation of a farm board member and a lobby inquiry witness are delayed to the next session.
Charles Delos Waggoner, president of the Bank of Telluride, was sentenced in New York to 15 years in Atlanta penitentiary. He received the maximum five years on each of six counts for using the mails to defraud. He arranged to collect $500,000 from New York banks and then attempted to cash sums at six banks, with funds partly to cover Telluride bank obligations. The extent of recoverable funds by New York banks remains unclear.
Washington recessed the bribery trial of Albert B Fall after his inability to stand for examination. Justice William Hitz ordered a further medical exam after Dr Thomas Claylor reported incomplete testing and Fall’s discomfort. The court added Dr Frank Leech, Dr John Thomas, and Dr L G Tewksbury to assist. Defense urged delay only until attendance could be confirmed. Dr Rufin, tied to President Wilson, was designated but Fall refused to see him, citing personal reasons. The trial concerns Fall’s alleged 106000 bribe from Edward L. Doheny for Elks Hills oil lease during the interior secretary tenure.
Washington Oct 10 The senate agriculture committee postponed action on farm board nominations until tomorrow. An effort to delay until next session failed. Senator Smith opposed Carl Williams the cotton member and had a White House appointment. Two members privately suggested delaying until the regular session next winter to show board fitness.
Washington Aug 10 The long sought lobby investigation will start next Tuesday morning with tarif interests representatives called to testify. Subpoenas will be issued later that day. Chairman Caraway said witnesses will be kept confidential until served. Joseph R. Grundy of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association is expected among the first group.
The masked pilots attempt a world record for refueled sustained flight, flying a two hundred forty second hour in the air. Both pilots refuse to reveal identities until they either break the record or fail.
Hundreds of young women and men arrive in Waterloo for the thirty sixth annual session of the northeast division of the state Teachers association. Dr A V O She a of Wisconsin and Rev W E Blatz of Toronto headline talks on education methods as educators from across northeast Iowa gather at West High School for seminars and a music festival.
Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte, who are set to complete a record long distance flight from Paris, expect to land in Japan after their current leg in Manchuria. They asked Tokio for landing permission at Tachikawa and the war office in Tokyo approved the landing.
A closet fire on the second floor of Bowman Hall at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon Iowa threatened the women’s dormitory. Quick action by the volunteer fire department and janitors contained the blaze, saving the building where one hundred girls were sleeping. The fire damaged the wardrobe of Miss Luick, burned holes in a room, and caused insured losses.
Des Moines reports describe thefts in the last 24 hours including two automobiles four pigs 50 bushels of potatoes two bicycles a victrola and a banjo uke. Police say no arrests have been made and the Courier delivery notice follows.
The Senate rejected the Broussard amendment to the tariff bill that would declare the United States intention to grant independence to the Philippines soon and call an international conference to ensure that independence.
Decorah Oct hears indictment against Interstate Power company for alleged failures to maintain dam fishways east of Decorah. Grand jury charges observed law requiring fishways but no hearing date announced. Havana Rithan San Prince Martin Henry George Indelity Bert cigars advertisement.
Federal warrant squads arrested the East Chicago mayor, police chief, a police captain, two city officials, a prominent attorney, and a wealthy businessman on conspiracy to violate Prohibition. Mayor Hale, Chief Regain, and Lester Ottenheimer were re-arrested on new counts. others include Hyman Cphen, a board of works member and former Republican chair.
St Paul October 10 Hill son of the late James J Bill empire builder resigns from his post as chairman of the board of the Great Northern railway at today’s annual meeting after 37 years with the railroad He plans to devote time to personal affairs and leisure Louis H Hill began his career at Yale in 1893 rising through departments to become president in 1907.
Washington October 10 The attorney general announced increased appropriations of several hundred thousand dollars to the budget bureau to relieve congestion in federal courts He asked for funds to provide 30 assistant district attorneys and additional clerks and marshals The total appropriation would be under one million dollars Mitchell said about 29 percent of federal cases had not been touched in years and more help was deemed necessary
In Washington the United States formally accepts Britain’s invitation to participate in a five power naval disarmament conference. Secretary Stimson may head the U S delegation with talks in progress on personnel. Italy and other powers invited include Japan France and Italy with the meeting set for London in January.
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