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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

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Ramsay MacDonald Aims For World Peace On Birthday Tour

On his sixty third birthday the visiting prime minister of Great Britain, Ramsay MacDonald, spoke in a foreign land of plans for arms reduction and a new diplomacy. He described frank talks with President Hoover and emphasized equality among nations, stressing no exclusive alliance and a swift four day path to agreeable disarmament. His remarks to the council of foreign relations were broadcast.

Ramsay MacDonald Oday Great Britain United States Ishbel Hudson’ River Hoover Grea Britain MacDonald Siderit Hoover Tye Iim Buble Lesat Council of Foreign Relations

Seventh Inning Rally Eke up Athletics Fourth Win

In a tense seventh inning rally the Athletics sealed their fourth win, 10 to 0, with key plays by Miller, Grimm, and Cochrane. The sequence featured misplayed balls, base hits, and sharp defensive plays including Simmons and Root contributing to the scoring spree and securing the State era. The plate action narrowed to a flurry of runs and fielding errors as the home team pulled away late.

Page One Miller Stephenson Boley Grimm Cuyler Taylor Hornby Hornsby Wilson Isecond Walberg A’s Wiberg Cochrane Otyks MtcMillan McMillan Ery Athletics Bishop Hishop Haas Athletics Simmons Foxx Foxx Leok Heason Hass Nehf Blake Simmons Stan Malone Millér A Burns Cube Grova The Hartnett Carlson Cubs Stephen Son

Slugging Rally Surges as Athletics Edge Cubs in ten

In a wild game the Athletics rally with five runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth to tie the Cubs. Key moments include Hornsby driving three bases on a hit, Cuyler driving in runs, and Simmons homering for the Cubs. Final lines show heavy scoring and late drama with multiple pitchers used.

Cubs Engush Scommel Athletics Haas Hornsby Wilson Cuyler Stephenson Bishop Foxx

Kellogg inquiry on Shearer unsettles 1927 naval corps

Washington reports Senates Naval committee will probe allegations that Frank Kellogg as secretary of state pressured officers of Bethlehem Shipbuilding to sever ties with William B. Shearer, observer and reporter for the Bethlehem shipbuilders at the Geneva naval limitations talks. In Fort Dodge Iowa a worker, Wynn, 45, died after a 50 foot fall while dismantling a tower at the International Harvester plant. Mount Vernon Illinois news states state Rep William T. Gilmore, Tipton, was bruised and teeth knocked out when his car left the road and hit a ditch.

Washington, D. C Frank Kelloge Bethleters Shipbuilding Corporation William B. Shearer Senate Fort Dodge Onk Wynn Wynn Interntional Harvester Company Inditch Mount Vernon Willam T. Gilmore Tipton

Skunk Gives Up After Courtroom Incident in Palo Pinto

A brief, garbled report from Palo Pinto Texas dated October 12 describes a judge and clerk attempting to run a man named Micceastully out of a courtroom as an ante mat allegedly jumped out of a window when a lawyer entered.

Skunk Palo Pinto Tex U.A Jawyer

Tariff Bill Faces Uncertain Path At Extra Session

Washington figures warn the tariff bill may not pass before the extra session ends. Senate Finance Chair Smoot says a final vote is likely by Nov 20 after talks with President Hoover. Amendments mount as six weeks remain, with dispute over the Cutting amendment easing bans on imported books.

Washington, D.C Smoot Senate Finance Committee Hoover Senate Finance Committee Robinson Arkansas Watson Indiana

Man Accused of Killing Woman at Party Kills Self

Cleveland police say Walter Chaney shot and killed Mrs Harriot Steinbrenner during a hallway argument at a bridge party then killed himself when officers broke into his home. Eight women were present at the apartment of Mrs Irene Mount. Chaney, a former roomer at the Steinbrenner residence, had been questioned and linked to a tea room hold up nearby last week.

Cleveland, O Walter Chaney Harriat Steinbrenner Irene Mount Chaney Stelnbrenner B Stelnbrenner Cheney

Cedar Falls High Teams Lose Morning Games at Park

Cedar Falls high school teams both fell in morning games at Washington park. The city eleven lost 6 to 6 against Iowa Falls, while Wargerly defeated Teacher Training players 14 to 60.

Cedar Falls High Courier Special Service Cedar Falls Washington Park Iowa Falls Wargerly

MacDonald Party to Leave Monday

Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain and his daughter Ishbel will depart by special train next Monday at 8 30 a m. from New York to Canada. They will travel by auto from Buffalo to Black Rock then to Niagara Falls arriving at 6 25 p m. A Canadian National Railway train will carry them to Toronto after the falls view.

New York MacDonald Great Britain Ishbel Canada Buffalo Black Rock Niagara Falls Canadian National Railways Toronto

Baltimore Street water main hearing set for Monday

City council will hear objections to a proposed six inch water main on Baltimore Street from the present end near Eureka Avenue to Mitchell Avenue. Two written objections filed with city clerk Charles G. MacKay. The east school board seeks vacation of a 14 foot alley behind Lincoln School with land swap offer of 26 feet to district. Memorial sewer extension to be reported by city engineer at $15 387.50. Des Moines Des. Moines Oct 12 7 Women’s Foreign Missionary Society reports 39 674 members across Iowa Missouri Arkansas and Louisiana at the branch conference.

Baltimore Street Hureka Avenue Mitchell Avenue Charles G. MacKay East School Board Lincoln School Burton Syehue Parker Street W. B. Barber Cedar River Des. Moines Women's Foreign Missionary Society of ‘the Methodist Church Iowa Missouri Arkansas Louisiane Hay Society

Farmhand to Fly Again in His Own Make of Airplane

Charles Shenk, a 24 year old farmhand from Lancaster, built a plane from stray parts including a bed frame, motorcy cle parts, and flour sacks. He climbed to 26 feet, the craft dived, but he escaped with only hurt pride and vowed to try again. He said he was not taking an aviation correspondence course.

Lancaster U.P Charles" Shenk Shenk Avialon

Gangster Fatally Shot in Hessville Suspect Fleeing Toward Chicago

Attila Panella, 34, a small time crime figure from South Chicago, was found shot to death beside the road in Hessville near Hammond. John Mier of Gary and a woman who accompanied him reported blood still seeping from six head wounds. An automobile was seen turning toward Chicago as investigators pursued the case during the night.

Hammond Ind Indiana Attila Fanella Hessville John Mier Gary Miller Chicago Panella

Russian Aviators May Hop Off Today

Four Russian aviators flying from Moscow to New York plan a takeoff from Waterfall Alaska bound for Seattle, weather and plane condition permitting. They were forced down at Waterfall on October 3 after attempting the Seattle leg. one motor arrived from Seattle for the damaged aircraft.

Seattle Wesh Pj—Advires Here Moscow New York Waterfall Alaska Sitka

Man accidentally shoots himself before wedding in Mt Pleasant

George Windman, 38, was fatally shot five hours before his wedding to Miss Mary Caulk. The hunting trip return led to the shotgun accidentally discharging while he unloaded the vehicle, the charge striking his chest.

Mt. Pleasant George Windman Mary Caulk

Eight killed and over 100 hurt in Tecolotlan elections riot

In Tecolotlan, Jalisco, during municipal elections today eight people were killed and more than 100 wounded. The dispatch from Guadala­jara cites agrarian forces as the shooters and says women and children were fired upon.

Mexico City W.P Tecolotlan Jalisco la Prensa Guadaladara

Committee of Seven canvasses budgets for Waterloo fund

A seven member committee led by Charles A. Kittrell and Charles W. Kline will canvass budgets of agencies involved in the Waterloo Community fund. The drive runs November 18 to 23 with participants including Miss Maude Harmon and other local executives. Funds support YMCA activities, Scouts, Salvation Army, Red Cross and Social Welfare League.

Waterloo Community Fund Charles A. Kittrell West Charles W. Kline East Maude E. Harmon Coarier Pioneer National Bank Walter Jobson Park Avenue West Carleton Slas W. BP. Kerwin Kerwin Clothing’ Company FP. F. Alt Stadt Altstadt Ral Langles Baking Co Cest M. GC. A. Talkord Mig Daspolalion W. CG. A. Bay. Scouts Salvation Army Red Cross Social Welfare League

Fountain funds sought for Civil War memorial fountain

Waterloo civic leaders plan a Civil War memorial fountain on the riverfront parkway between Fourth and Fifth streets. The project, built of Georgia marble, features a 15 foot base and a central 10 foot column with streams from four heads. Estimated cost about 6000 dollars. a fundraising drive and Chamber of Commerce support planned.

Waterloo Sons of Union Veterans Chamber of Commerce The Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary R. L Sttodgrass George Wright R. W. Gradwick R. I. Snad- Gress F. M. Stull Geder Rapids

Towans Put 50000 in Trio's French Money Scheme

Three men named Warren E. Dickson H H McAdoo and Gabriel Carter allegedly swindled victims out of 50000 by soliciting funds to buy wartime French currency. A complaint from Dr G B Losier of Glenwood Ia led to one arrest while others were not pursuing charges if victims declined to press. Local county attorneys from Fremont and Mills counties Ia said they would not bring the trio to Town unless losers filed charges.

Towans Trio Kansas City Warren E. Dickson H. H. McAdoo Gabriel Carter G. B Losier Glenwood J. W. Bogan Hamburg Milton Estes Sidney Fremont Mills County

Still Seek Lost Flier in Alaska Search

Anchorage October 12. The three week search for Russell Merril of Des Moines, an aviator, lost with his seaplane continues. Pub Jee Crosson flew to Karalshak bay in an effort to locate him.

Anchorage Alaska Russell Merril Des Moines Jee Crosson Karalshak Bay

Day of Atonement Services Planned in City Synagogue

Local Jewish residents observe Yom Kippur with services beginning tonight and continuing all day Sunday, ending Sunday evening at the synagogue on Fifth Street West. The observance marks the Day of Atonement with traditional prayers and reflection.

Pronte Fifth Street West

Death of Mrs Lilate Loretto Plenger in Waterloo

Mrs Loretto Plenger 47 of 508 Washington died at 1 15 today in a local hospital from complications. Born March 22 1882 in Bates county Missouri she married Joseph Plenger November 1 1907 at Leavenworth Kansas. They later settled in Waterloo and she is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs John Plengar of Dyer Indiana three grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Petersen Mortuary.

Lilate Loretta Plenger Lizzia Loretta Plenger Washington Street la Loretta Crook Bates County Joseph Plenger Leavenworth Kan Waterloo John Plengar Dyeréville James Verne Frances Pétersen Ros Mortuary

Academic meet eyed as reform in Iowa education

Dr R E Lindquist of the University of Iowa spoke to superintendents and principals at West High about expanding the Iowa Academic Meet. He said 560 schools may join, boosting teaching ability and curriculum uniformity with standardized tests. Superintendents backed the meet but opposed district econ tests in favor of home school testing.

RE. P. Lindquist College’ of Education University ‘of Iowa Northeast West High School Lindquist

Shenandoah G A R Post to Disband After Ceremony

The Shenandoah G A R post in Shenandoah Iowa will disband on November 22 after its final meeting. Veterans will turn over equipment and colors to the local American Legion post and carry on the legacy of the organization.

Shenendoah Ins Shenandoah Grand Army of the Republic American Legion

Medical Students to Be Photo Identified at Minnesota

Minneapolis October 12. University of Minnesota College of Medicine orders every medical student to supply instructors with photographs. Professors will match each pupil’s photograph to the roll call to verify identity amid a suspicion that some students used substitutes for examinations.

Minneapolis Minn U.P Univerisity Minnesota College,of Medicine

Japan to Raise Embargo on Gold

Tokio reports government financial commissioner Fuichi Tsushima will sail Oct 17 for New York arriving Oct 31 to prep for Japans one year embargo on gold exports. After talks in November with New York bankers and Washington officials he will proceed to London for similar negotiations in December.

Tokio Fuichi Tsushima New York Japan Washington London

May Let Carol Return to Roumania

In Bucharest political circles it is believed Prince Carol exiled crown prince may soon return to Romania. The Adverul cites reports that Premier Ma nlu may permit Carol to come back as a consolation to Queen Marie after her bid for a seat in the regency failed.

Carol Roumania Bucharest Adverul Today

Nazareth Mission Concludes With Three Sunday Services

Cedar Falls reports the Danish Nazareth church mission will end Sunday after three days of services. Rev. Agron Christiansen and Rev. M G Christensen, who assisted, will return to their homes Monday.

Cedar Falls Danish Nazareth Church Agron Christiansen M. G. Christensen

State Hospital at Independence Gets Disposal Plant

State officials from the board of control and state architect visited Independence to study plans for constructing a sewage disposal plant at the state hospital. The delegation included C. M. Roberts, Mr. Michaels, H. J. Liebbe, and Mr. Stiles from the Clive state farm.

State Hospital Independence Gourier Epectat Fertica C. M. Roberts Michaels State Board of Control H. J. Liebbe Stiles Clive State Institution

Des Moines Insurance Losses Hit 22 Million Last Year

Des Moines reports total claims paid by non-fire insurers in Iowa reached 22,530,254 with a quarter of that sum, 5,101,409.02, tied to five losses. Eva Gregory, 18, attempted suicide in a cafe after a boy she knew would not speak to her but was stopped by a waiter before fatal ingestion of poison.

Des Moines Iowa State Insurance Commission Eva Gregory Potgort Walter

Waterloo Delegates Invite 1930 Library Convention

Waterloo delegates will invite the Iowa Library Association to hold its 1930 meeting in Waterloo. Des Moines dates next Monday to Wednesday were given by Miss Callie Wrestler, Waterloo Public Library librarian. Attending will be Miss Wieder, Miss Theresa Feyeren, Miss Mary Eckes, Miss Dorothy Allen, and Mrs Emma Balensifer. Wieder will speak on the extent of Iowa libraries’ bibliographies and accessibility to other libraries. Feyeren will discuss new guides in selecting children’s books at a juvenile librarians’ round table.

the .Iowa.Library Association Waterloo Des Moines Callie Wrestler Waterloo - Pub- Mo Wieder Theresa Feyereison Mary Eckes

Week's Building Permits Reach $12 千425 Report

Building permits for the week ended Friday show a total of 12 425 dollars led by nine thousand in single family houses and thirty two thousand two hundred in eight new or moved projects. Heating installations totaled forty six permits, with several remodels and a new business building added to the Dudley report.

A. Dudley Totel Dudley

Troubleseeker Gets it with Bullets

Joseph Touhy went to the Windmill tavern seeking trouble and was shot by the tavern keeper Victor Willert. Touhy, brother of Frank Touhy who died at Lone Tree inn in Niles, Alabama last year, was wounded and may die. Willert said Touhy had threatened him earlier. he was arrested after firing from behind the bar as Touhy and companions entered.

Chicago Joseph Touhy Touhy Frank Touhy Lone Tree Niles Victor Willert

Lindberghs Fly North From Milam Florida

Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh departed Milam at 6 52 a m bound northward after a 9000 mile air mall trip through Caribbean-bordering countries. Weather conditions were favorable and only two field attendants witnessed the takeoff.

Milam Fla Cal Charles A Lindbergh Garibbean Sea

Plant Bomb Near Broker's Apartment in Chicago

A bomb exploded last night in the South Shore district near a private garage behind an apartment building. The blast damaged property but caused no serious injuries. Tenant Alfred Trude Jr., broker and board of trade member, resides there. two weeks earlier another broker, C. H. McCarty, had a bomb at his front door. Police theorize racketeers are using such devices in reprisals for stock losses.

Chicago South Shore Alfred Trude, Jr Board of Trade Daniel P. Trude C. H. McCarty

Victim of Kirkwood Fire Sues for $750

Des Moines October 12. C L Henry sues for 500 dollars for three broken ribs and 250 dollars for baggage loss after the Kirkwood Hotel fire April 6 that killed six. He charges hotel owners knew of the blaze and could have warned guests to prevent injuries and losses.

Des Moines Kirkwood C. L. Henry Henry Lee

Editor Stouffer Dies in Florida After Prize Award

Sac City, Iowa journalist Stouffer, 64, longtime editor of the Sac Sun, died yesterday at Daytona Beach, Fla. He had been in Florida for health, after his weekly won a clip award at Iowa City as the best Iowa weekly in a town of over 1,200.

Sac City S. MM. Stouffer Sac Sun Dnaytone Beach Fla Stouffer Iowa Iowa City Iowa Weekly

Old man Burghardt wins divorce for age-gap marriage

Des Moines court grants Robert O. Burghardt a divorce from his wife of two years after a judge ruled against the marriage to a bride half his age. Burghardt, near eighty, sought a fountain of youth through wedlock and was awarded a divorce with no alimony.

Des Moines Ort Robert O. Burghardt Joseph Meyer Burghardt

Italians Celebrate Columbus Day Anniversary in Center Ville

Des Moines October 12 George A Milani city attorney of Center Ville will be the honor guest at a Columbus day celebration marking the fiftieth anniversary of Italian arrival. Dr D W Morehouse president of Drake University will speak.

Des Moines U.8 George A. Milani Centerville Des Motes D. W. Morehouse Drake University

Fake Canadian whisky valued at 140000 seized

Federal prohibition officers seized records at the Star garage in Dubuque revealing that fake Canadian whisky valued at 140000 was sold there last year. Co. George Parsons said the records show several prominent persons as purchasers, though names were not made public.

Fort Dodge Dubuque Star George Parsons Northern Iowa Parsons

Service Clubs Week Programs At Local luncheon events

Luther Ricamona of Town State Teachers College Music department will present a program at the Rotary Club luncheon at Has sell Lamson in Hotel. Y M men will not meet Monday due to YMCA membership campaign dinner. Optimists coach Gordon Hi Meeter of West High will speak Tuesday at Hotel President on The Boy and Physical Training and Education with West High string orchestra. Lions Club Thursday at Black's Tea Room will feature Robert and Jean Dunkelberg performing piano and violin.

Luther Ricamona Town State Teachers College Rotary Clib J. E. Brinkman Optimists Gordon Wests High School Optimists Club West High School String Orchestra LIONS We the Lions Club Black's Robert Jean Dunkelberg

Hoover Clamps Down on Porto Rico Amid Land Dispute

President Hoover extends control over San Geronimo in Porto Rico as Congress weighs bills to buy or condemn the area. The San Juan waterfront site, valued at about 500000, carries historic significance dating to Spanish times and faces eviction measures tied to a lease dispute and military interests.

Supreme Court Congress War Department W. Frank James Michigan House Military Affairs Committee San Geronimo Baker Hoover San Juan

Woman 73 Hurries Home To Care For Mother In Hospital

Mrs Amy L Grant of Huron 73 says she hopes to be released soon to go home and care for her mother Phoeba Hendrickson 93. Grant a direct descendant of Ethan Allen and Daniel Boone notes five generations alive. Her daughter Leny Kelso 51 also lives in Huron and is a grandmother.

Amy L. Grant Huron St. Francis Hospital Phoeba Hendrickson

Mrs Dodge Manning Granted Divorce in Detroit

Mrs Lois Dodge Manning won a divorce from Benjamin Franklin Manning by Circuit Judge Theodore J Richter. She alleged cruelty and testified Manning mistreated her during their honeymoon in the Orient in 1937. Manning formerly married Horace E Dodge, from whom she divorced in May 1927.

Detroit Geé Lois. Dodge Manning Benjamin Franklin Manning Artillery Theodore. J. Richter Manning Orient Horace E. Dodge

Life Insurance Sales Conference Here November 23

Waterloo Board of Life Underwriters to host a life insurance sales conference in Waterloo on November 23 with nationally known speakers. All town life insurance men invited. Fred Miller spoke on a Washington convention he recently attended. JURY OUT OF HOSPITAL. Arthur F. Dury, after surgery at Allen Memorial Hospital, released to home at 1221 Logan Avenue in good condition. BUILDING PERMITS. sane Foy garage 624 Englewood 3, Borchers garage 1119 Sycamore 500. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Arnold H. Ritz Waterloo Feast Meythater Waterloo 24 Einson Eldora 22 Ravel Bel Rubendall Eldora 148.

Waterloo Arthur F. Dury Allen Memorial Hospital Logan Arnold H. Ritz Meythater Einson Eldora Ravel Bel Rubendall

Temperatures Forecast For Friday To Saturday

Weather forecast shows maximum temperatures on Friday and minimum readings through Saturday with notes unclear due to damaged text. Forecast mentions day and night periods and indicates outdoor planning considerations.

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