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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1929
Page
9
A sprawling column covers diverse topics from 1930s Washington politics to Prohibition era moonshine seizures in Dubuque and a Drake estate swindle in southern Iowa. It notes six weeks left in a special session, a first World Series crowd in Chicago and Philadelphia, a dangerous amateur pilot, Aimee McPherson court questions, and a bandit attack on partygoers in Londonderry Ireland.
President Hoover quietly grants formal ownership of San Geronimo to the people of Porto Rico while leaving Lieut Comm Baker in tenancy. Governor Roosevelt seeks to restore control in fact and law, ending a century lease that has provoked local ire and heated court battles.
The Waterloo Courier delivers play by play and box scores from Cubs and Athletics games as fans read about results during dinner hour. Gucks distribute final editions by rail and bus routes across the territory, with strong reader feedback from home offices and on-street couriers.
Near Pearl Islands Panama Bay United States Navy submarines conducted maneuvers. Sub 8-14 under Lt. GC Richardson achieved a depth of 234 feet in a submergence test while pressure reached 10 psi. Sub 5-18 under Lt. Forrest M. Cleary practised rescue operations with Mallard rescue ship using air lines, food drops, and air supply to the sunken vessel. Communication remained via tapping as Sub Mallard recovered the crew.
Copenhagen report outlines a criminal code that would allow judges to remit punishment for killing hopeless invalids and reduce penalties for murder to three months to three years when done at a victim’s request. It also abolishes capital punishment and sets five years to life for blasphemy or marital infidelity.
Jewelry valued at about 100000 was stolen from Martin Tasull’s Highland Park home Tuesday night. Items include a platinum bracelet set with 66 diamonds and a platinum floor studded with 44 diamonds. Police suspect entry via roof and a drain pipe to a bedroom window. A second note reports Iowa tax hearing plans by the revenue and taxation committee to discuss income tax and revenue laws with industrial and commercial groups urged to attend.
The notice states home delivery before 6 30 p m and asks readers to call 5160 if the paper is not received by then. It adds that a copy will be sent and calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Washington reports that defense counsel said Albert B. Fall will not testify and the bribery trial is expected to be submitted to a jury by late next week. Fall, ill with bronchial pneumonia, was wheeled into court in a blanket and wheel chair as doctors warned the case could end in a mistrial. Prosecutors press to conclude the case amid testimony from E. G. Finney about Elk Hills and Teapot Dome leases and related correspondence.
Des Moines reports from October 12 indicate local frosts tonight but a warming trend tomorrow as a weather observer Charles J D Reed notes. Rain reached Sioux City and central areas, but frost was avoided there. Temperatures remained below normal but are expected to rise toward normal tomorrow.
Lincoln Nebraska reports two women killed in separate vehicle incidents. An unidentified hit and run driver struck Mrs. M. L. Brubaker 76. Mrs. Charles Rathbun 17, newlywed, died when a motorcycle and sidecar crashed into a truck rear. Rathbun was lightly injured. Davenport voters decide on purchase of Davenport Water Company plant for 2.9 million dollars with light turnout expected.
Washington DC Oct 12 The outlook for the work week starting Monday Oct 14 in the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys calls for temperatures near or above normal with little precipitation expected.
Chicago dispatch reports the closing of Mayor Thompson's bid to expel King George and British propaganda from the city. Former congressman John J. Gorman apologized to Dr. David Munzer Muzzey for calling a U S history book British propaganda. Munzer withdrew his $100,000 libel suit as the concludent exchange ended and the ex-congressman retired.
Henry Mason Day, once jailed for contempt during a Sinclair case, married Miss Dorothy Merle Ridenour in Ballston Virginia. Only close family attended as Day and bride planned a honeymoon likely in Europe. News of the marriage emerged today from private notices.
The Philadelphia Athletics rallied from an eight-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 10 to 8 at Shibe Park, highlighting a record seventh-inning surge and marking a pivotal moment in the world series context. The game featured multi-hurlers for Philadelphia, with key hits from Foxx and Dykes, while Chicago’s early lead included homer hits and solid defense before a dramatic late rise by the A’s.
Washington reports President Hoover will not leave the western hemisphere during his term and has no plans to visit London for naval arms talks. He may travel to Mexico City or Cuba, as contemplated, but stays within the Americas while in office.
London report quotes Fallaire a well known scientist announcing that blondes are losing their power and brunets are becoming the dominant race due to war and economic factors. Anita Loos and actress Isabel Jeans weigh in with contrasting views on blondes and brunets while producer Cochrane comments on dating preferences.
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