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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1927

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Bond posted for three officers in assault case

Harry P. Mason Lloyd Halleck and state agent George Gillespie face assault with intent to murder charges after late Saturday arrests. Each posted 1500 bond for municipal court appearance. Roscoe Flack sues for 50000 and awaits action as county officials' attorney delays filing pending attorney general consultation.

Harry P. Mason Lloyd Halleck Ralph Davis Nathan Northey Board Mason Halleck Gillespie George Gillespie Roscoe’ T. Flack Waterloo Des ‘Moines Flack Grant Highway Peter H.flack Doi Edwards

Former Independence Dentist Dies at Old Folks Home

Dr G A Roberts a former Independence dentist died Saturday evening at Western Old Folks Home after eight years residency. Rev G Bergeman pastor of Zion Evangelical Church conducted services this afternoon. age 73.

Independence Old Folks Old G. Bergeman Zion G.A. Roberts

Oversea Flier Jumps When Plane Crashes

In Elk New Oct 17 British airman Captain Frederick A Giles piloting a Wenda plane from Detroit to New Zealand crashed after resuming flight. Giles jumped 20 feet to the ground and suffered a bruised left arm with only minor injuries. The aircraft hit a ditch causing damage to the lower left wing wheel and propeller though the motor remained undamaged.

Elk New Frederick A. Giles Detroit New Zealand Giles

Dancing Students Face Discipline at Morningside College

In Sioux City on Oct 17 a disciplinary action likely for 175 students at Morningside College after violation of the college dancing ban. A program in the women's residence hall featured a square dance and the Virginia Reel at the Methodist institution.

Sioux City Morningside College Morningside Colege

Auto Kills Man in Burlington Collision

An unidentified man was fatally struck when he stepped into the path of a car driven by Al Courts in Burlington Iowa on October 17 1942. Authorities described it as a fatal pedestrian accident with Courts cooperating with investigators.

Burlington

Weather Forecast Fragments and Oddities

Fragmentary OCR weather notes show temperatures for Saturday and Sunday with uncertain digits and garbled times. It hints at a Monday forecast around 9 a.m. and 3.7 degrees, but most figures are unreadable or corrupted.

Fall and Sinclair on Trial for Plot to Loot Oilfields

The trial against Fall and Sinclair continues as prosecutors seek co conspirators. Two key witnesses, Harry M Blackmer and James E O Neil, are missing abroad, complicating the case. Blackmer faces a possible contempt fine for failing to answer a subpoena. The government lists former cabinet official Harry M Daugherty and other officials among its witnesses. More than 100 veniremen have been summoned, with juror eligibility restricting many Washington residents.

Harry M.blackmer Midwest Refining Company James E. O'Neil Prairie Oil & Gas Co Europe Blackmer O'Neill Continental Company Daugherty Senate House Washington

West Is Against Eastern Man for White House Job

Progressive organizers push for primaries to revive direct action in selecting nominees. They warn the public against capitalized utilities and urge reform of the party leadership processes.

West White House

Funeral service set for Matt Frost farmer of Raymond

Funeral services for Matt Frost 38 farmer of Raymond will be held at 9 30 a m Tuesday at St Josephs Church Raymond with Father William Kunkel officiating. Burial will follow in the Raymond cemetery. Frost was born March 10 1889 in Raymond and died after a brief illness Friday requiring hospital treatment in Waterloo. Surviving are his widow Celia Phillips Frost and six children.

Matt. Frost Raymond St. Joseph ’S Catholic Waterloo Celia Phillips

Funeral services for Ada Mundy in Waterloo

Ada Mundy 64 of 1722 Sycamore street died Saturday at a local hospital after a year of illness. Funeral at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Kistner chapel with Rev. E B Mundy officiating. Burial at Fairview Ada Stine born Nov 30 1862 in Waucoma IA married Charles Mundy there March 21 1888 later moving to Waterloo. Survived by two daughters Leola Walansky and Etta Paulsen and a son Robert Harvey Mundy. husband and two other children preceded in death.

Ada Mundy Sycamore Streety Kistner ‘Chapel Christ Episcopal Church Fairview Ada Stine Waucoma Charles “Mundy Waterloo Sycamore Street Leola’ Walansky Concrete Avenue Etta’ Paulsen Robert Harvey Mundy Newell Street

Death of Dr George A Roberts Former Waterloo Dentist

Dr George A Roberts 72, former Waterloo dentist, died of peritonitis at Western Old Peoples Home Cedar Falls where he had lived the past year after two paralytic strokes. He trained in London and practiced in Paris, moved to Independence in 1882, later Waterloo, then Winthrop before returning two years ago. Funeral at 4 pm today at Western Old Peoples Home conducted by Rev ny C Larty with burial in Cedar Falls.

George A. Roberts Waterloo Western Old Peoples Home Cedar Falls Roberts London Paris United States Independence Winthrop Ny C. Larty

Mrs Agnes Baldwin Dies at 79 in St Ansgar

Mrs Agnes Baldwin widow of E F Baldwin Civil War veteran and mother of Ernest V and Ross Baldwin of Waterloo died at 5 am in St Ansgar Iowa after a six year illness Her husband died a year ago She leaves 12 children Funeral arrangements will be set after the children gather at the family home in St Ansgar.

Agnes Baldwin E. F. Baldwin Ernest V Ross Baldwin Waterloo St. Ansgar E. V. Baldwin

George W Warner dies. cremation planned in Davenport

George W. Warner, a local bookseller, died here Friday evening. Following his wishes, his body was sent from Petersen Bros. mortuary to Davenport for cremation. No funeral services were held.

George W. Warner George Whitfield Warner Petersen Bros Davenport Mr. Warner

Dozen firemen hurt as downtown fire strikes Pittsburgh

Twelve firemen were seriously injured and three downtown buildings housing 12 wholesale wearing apparel firms were damaged by a blaze of undetermined origin. The fire caused over 250,000 dollars in losses in the downtown district.

Fittsburgh

Rector Emeritus of Christ Church dies in Ohio at 82

Rev. George W. Hinkle 82, rector emeritus of Christ Episcopal church Waterloo, died yesterday at his Cleveland home where he had lived in retirement. He served Waterloo from 1904 to 1916 and later preached in nearby cities. Survivors are nieces and nephews. No funeral details announced.

Christ Church Ohio George W. Hinkle Christ Episcopal Church, Waterloo Cleveland Oly Hinkle Waterloo Christ.church Steppenville, O Christ, Church Parish T. N. Morrison Iowa

Kansas Aggie Dean Ends Life With Gun

Lawrence Kansas reports the University of Kansas Dean Perley F Walker of the school of engineering and agriculture shot himself in his office this morning. A watchman found the body and letters to friends were on the desk including one to Chancellor Lindley urging forgiveness for the cowardice.

Lawrence Kan Perley Walker School OF Engineering and Agriculture University’ of Kansas Lindley

Mellon Wins Libel Suit in High Court

The U S supreme court refused a review of Charles B. Brewer's $500000 libel suit against Secretary of Treasury Andrew W Mellon. The suit stemmed from Mellons remarks in a letter to the president made available to the press. The District of Columbia court of appeals ruled Mellons remarks privileged and dismissed the suit.

Washington, D.C U. S.supreme Court Charles B. Brewer Secretary of Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Brewer Mellon District, of Columbia Court of Appeals

Lindbergh Flies to Washington from Richmond Visit

Col Charles A Lindbergh left Richmond after a two day visit and flew to Washington aboard a plane carrying Harry F Guggenheim, sponsor of Lindberghs nationwide aeronautics tour. The Washington stop will be unofficial, and he will next be Baltimore’s guest.

Richmond INS Charles Lindbergh Washington Harry F. Guggenheim Spirit of

Des Moines Banker and War Vet Joseph G. Rounds Dies

Des Moines banker and Civil War veteran Joseph G. Rounds, 82, died at his home after a 10 day illness. Born in Buxton, Maine in 1845, he served as a sergeant in Company L of the Twelfth Maine Volunteers. A prominent figure in Des Moines politics for 30 years.

Des Moines Joseph G. Rounds Rounds Buxton Maine Volunteers Ufe

Edmundson Donation Brings Hospital Total To $265,060

A Des Moines benefactor J D Edmundson has added 40000 to the Jennie Edmundson Hospital, marking off 40900 from the books. His initial gift of 40000 over twenty years ago started the hospital and total gifts now reach 265060.

Council Bluffs Jennie Edmundson Hospital J. D. Edmundson Des Moines Edmundson

Auto Injuries Fatal Near Blue Earth

Roy F. Authier, 30, of Sioux City, died in a Blue Earth Minnesota hospital yesterday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Blue Earth. The report states he died of the crash injuries after being brought to the hospital for treatment.

Sioux City Roy F. Authier Blue Earth Minn

Bandits Loot Polish Sons of Liberty Offices

Chicago police report two masked gunmen robbed the Polish Sons of Liberty offices, taking 1200 dollars during a daytime break in October. Authorities describe the suspects as armed and masked. investigation ongoing.

Chicago Polish Sons of Liberty

Fire damages home on Third Avenue West after fireplace defect

Fire caused by a defective fireplace damaged the residence of 5 R. Sampson at 2580 Third Avenue West early Saturday evening. Firemen extinguished the blaze without injuries. Contact Herman C. Miller at 2404 for details.

5. R. Sampson Third Avenue West

Fishermen Hurt in Auto Crash Near Here

Iowa report says Chalonoke, 47, a Dubuque railroad contractor, suffered a fractured skull and severe body bruises when their car collided with a vehicle driven by three young men returning from a Minnesota fishing trip. W. E. Corbin, 43, a Monticello railroad engineer, had scalp wounds and a fractured arm. a brother of Chalonoke was only slightly hurt.

Ward Chalonoke A. Dubuque Chalonoke W. E Corbin Mon Ticello

Waterloo Man in Des Moines Crash

Des Moines on October 17 reports two cars colliding at an intersection and crashing through the show window of a drug store. Three occupants suffered minor cuts and bruises. Jack Cleveland of Des Moines led one car while O K Hogan of Waterloo drove the other. Arla McHenry of Des Moines rode with Hogan.

Des Moines Jack Cleveland O. K.’ Hogan Waterloo Arla McHenry Hogan

W. G. T. U Asks Facts on Mason Case NORTHEY Replies

Seventy five Black Hawk county W C T U members met county supervisors to urge better law enforcement and cooperation. Mrs Mary Jane Philpot president urged truth about Mason the road officer who has drawn criticism. Northey defended Mason noting he acted under state agents and attorney general orders, saying no offense has been shown warranting discharge. The group applauded Northey while noting delays in courts.

Black Hawk County Harry P. “Mason Mason Nathan’ “Northey Department ‘of Justice

Cops Not Friends of This Speeder in Des Moines Duel

In Des Moines Clyde Stradley staged a speed duel with a motorcycle officer last night. He will answer six charges in police court today including resisting an officer reckless driving speeding and illegal liquor possession and transportation after a chase ended in an alley cornering.

Des Moines Clyde Stradley Stradley

Two Booze Runners Bond Forfeiture Ordered

Judge R W Hasner forfeited two bonds totaling 885 for Ray Roushia over illegal transportation of liquor. Roushia paid 114 of the fine and 62 costs but failed to keep instalment payments. A Mason City man’s 1000 bond for Fred W Hotchkiss’s appearance was also forfeited as he failed to appear for sentencing. Judgment date set for Oct 31 at 9 am.

R. W. Hasner Ray Roushia Roushia Ben Larkin Roushin Roushin Himself. Judge Hasner Mason City Fred W. Hotchkiss

Quarantine Notices For Two Local Children

Juanita Current eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Current 221 Baltimore street placed under quarantine today for infantile paralysis. Her condition reported good. Helen Fransen nine 523 Lime street quarantined for scarlet fever.

Juanita Current Martin Current Baltimore Street Helen Fransen Lime Street

Return to California After Waterloo Visit

Mrs. M. R. Shepherd formerly of Waterloo leaves tomorrow for Santa Monica California after spending a few days here visiting friends and relatives.

Californa M. R. Shepherd Waterloo Santa Monica Cal

Ruth Elder aims for Paris as aviators plan Lisbon meet

Horta Azores Oct 17 Ruth Elder the American aviatrix with bobbed hair reads fashion and speed as she prepares to board the steamer Lima for Lisbon then seek a fast route to France or England. In Paris Capt Arathart is to fly a 550 horsepower Breguet to Lisbon to meet Elder and Haldeman who survived a New York to Paris nonstop attempt and will fly on to Paris from Lisbon.

Horta Azores Islands Ruth Paris Atlantic Lima Lisbon Madeira France England Island Fayal Ruth ‘Elder New York George Haldeman Miss Elder INS Arathart Ruth Elder George’ ‘Haldeman

Push Organization of Big Corporation to Buy Iowa Farms

Des Moines observers report steps toward forming a large Iowa farm land investment company with capital between 5 and 10 million dollars. More than 200000 dollars of stock was subscribed by Des Moines businessmen including Clyde Brenton and F C Hubbell. Trustees include John Cowles and Burt Thompson with plans to offer stock in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Burlington and other cities. The aim is to buy land outright, hold for growth, and rent pending resale, with no equities trading.

Des Moines Iowa Clyde Brenton National, Bank, and Dallas’ County F. C. Hubbell Des Moines Capitalist John Cowles Des Moines Register Tribune C.H. McNider Mason City Burt. Thompson Forest City Davenport Cedar Rapids Burlington Chicago New York Cowles

Ames Man Awarded 600 Damages in Auto Crash Verdict

Donald Hunter of Ames won 600 damages from K W Schell of Ames and Roger D Brunn of Waterloo in district court at Nevada for injuries from a January motorcycle collision. His leg was broken when a car driven by Schell and owned by Brunn, both ISU students, struck him while he rode.

Ames Donald Hunter K.W. Schell Roger D. Bruwn Waterloo District Court Nevada Hunter Schell Brunn Iowa State College

Girl Booze Runners Taken to Grundy Jail

Mrs. George Nelson and Miss Josephine Mueller, alleged women booze runners, had been held in the city jail for three weeks after being nabbed on the highway above Cedar Falls with 50 gallons of alcohol stored in their car. They were moved to Grundy county jail this afternoon to await trial, transferred by Sheriff H. T. Wagner and Deputy Miss Marguerite Saul.

George Nelson Josephine Mueller Cedar Falls Grundy County H. T. Wagner Marguerite Saul

Man and Wife File Bankruptcy Petitions

Ben H. Ford and his wife Minnie E. Ford of Grundy Center filed bankruptcy petitions today with referee J. E. Jordan. Their liabilities total 3276.10 mainly from groceries and living expenses, while assets are listed as nothing, filed by attorney John H. Meyers.

Ben H. Ford Minnie E. Ford Grundy Center J. E. Jordan John H. Meyers

Woodmen to Dance After Meeting at K of P Hall

After the regular Woodmen meeting tomorrow evening at the K of P hall, a dance will be held for members and their friends.

P. Hall

Cedar Rapids Couple Secures Marriage License

Robert Tipping and Anna Bishop of Cedar Rapids obtained a marriage license in Cedar Rapids.

Robert Tipping Cedar Rapids Anna Bishop

Smoking ciz arets improves the attractiveness of a girl

In a nutty jumble the Cincinnati Enquirer hints that smoking or holes may affect appearance and usefulness of a pan in a misread, garbled summary. The text is unreadable and lacks coherent facts or names.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Coordinated efforts discussed by Black Hawk council

A fall season meeting at Black Hawk tearoom reviewed year activities of the Council of Social and Citizens, with Miss Myrtle Delimire reporting. Attendees from sheriff and police offices, Social Welfare, courts, Salvation Army, school, health departments, and nurses heard of a distressed negro family once mired in disease and squalor. four children had 26 days of school, and the family was brought to proper living standards through hospital care and institutional treatment.

Black’ Hawk Ciie Myrtle. Delimire Cedar Falls Wagner United’ Organization

East District enrollments rise by 106 in year

An official six weeks report by Superintendent Charles W. Kline shows East District enrollment climbing to 4,120 from 3,982 last year. The district records 2,103 girls and 2,017 boys, with Junior High at 597 and East High at 548 students. Roosevelt and Washington schools lead attendance at 97.88 percent, while the district average is 97.35.

East Public East High Hawa Roosevelt Washington East John Fiske Frances Grout Hed Alcott John ‘Fiske Grout Hawgarten McKinley

Elks Diningroom Set to Open With Halloween Dance

The Elks club announces the fall calendar with the diningroom opening on Monday Oct. 31 at 7 p m for a Halloween dinner dance. Tickets are by Elklets. Bowling alleys are open and cleaned. Eddie Johnson chairs the event and organizes teams with prizes for high scores. Regular meetings and initiation planned, plus a smoker and entertainment.

Elks Club Elklets Eddie Johnson

Two Bickleys and Peterson Hunt Elk and Bear in Wyoming

A hunting party including Dr. Cecil Bickley Arthur Peterson and Dr. Robert Bickley used guides and equipment to access the Teton range north of Dubois Wyoming. Each man killed one elk and one brown bear and enjoyed camping and pursuing wary game in the wilds near New York City connections.

Cécil. Bickley Arthur Peterson Robert Bickley New York City Teton Range du Bois Wyo

Chilly Night Theft of Auto Robes Reported

Police attributed a cold night to two robe thefts from cars on Sunday evening. M H Brainard of 915 Sycamore street reported a green and black plush robe stolen, while E Williams of 510 Denver street reported a plaid robe taken from another vehicle.

M.H. Brainard Sycamore Street E. Williams Denver Street

Black Man Accused in Gas Stove Robbery Case

Sam Smith, a Black man who rooms with Mrs. Elloise Pugh at 1113 Fourth Street East, was lodged in the city jail after being accused of looting a $20 gas range hidden for safekeeping. Mrs. Pugh filed information in municipal court. Smith denies knowledge of the theft.

Elloise Pugh Sam Smith

Man confesses burglary partner unnamed in 1926 Dunkerton thefts

John Lynch, once linked to a Dunkerton store burglary in May 1926, turned himself in at Bloomington police after a long flight across Illinois towns. He admitted his role in the crime and named fears about his work life, while refusing to reveal his accomplice's name. He faces charges for stealing bolts of silk shoes and other goods.

Lynch Heald Dunkerton Molines Moline Illinois Bloomington Douglass

Rotary aims to extend into new countries next year

Int'l Rotary plans to promote international good will and peace as core goals for the coming year. Pearl McKee of Indianola, Eleventh district governor, told Waterloo Rotary Club members at the noon Russell luncheon. He noted Germany’s first Rotary club is being organized now and traced Rotary's growth from its 1905 Chicago start stirred by Paul Harris.

Pearl, McKee Indianola Russell Lamson McKee Germany Rotary Chicago Paul P. Harris West High School Mildred Luce Gwen. Gilbert Grace Ullemeyer

Hit-Run Motorist Injures Deputy Sheriff in Sioux City

Deputy Sheriff T EB Hart of Woodbury County was struck by a hit and run driver while crossing a downtown street. He was taken to Methodist Hospital in serious condition with possible skull fracture and brain concussion.

Sioux, City T. Eb.hartwell Woodbury County Twas Methodist Hospital

Ghostly mystery marks old house down for work

Foreman E White and crew changed eight hour shift as they removed boards under the floor in the old Loran ment resort house built by Mr Malcott. Mantelpieces valued at 7500 dollars have already disappeared amid tales of a ghost.

E. White Loran Ment Malcott Aviday Hadyseenza Thas Thani

Appeals court reviews West Virginia coal mine case actions

Washington reports the appeals court today reviews 12 cases involving United Mine Workers and its president John. The court considers actions by West Virginia coal mining companies and the union in their efforts regarding the coal mines.

Washington United ‘Mine Workers Ha John West Virginia Red ‘Jacket Westrginia The

Bishop Temple Faces Bad Check and Liquor Charges

Evanston police report Bishop H. Temple of the First Apostolic Church of America held on charges of issuing a worthless check and possessing liquor. Room search revealed bourbon described as sacramental wine. Temple claimed the liquor was part of religious rites.

Evanston H. Temple Das Grand First Apostolic Church of America Temple

Tests New Enginein Airplane Flight

Curtiss Field Indiana reports tests of a new aircraft engine. George Meissner aloft today for flight trials aboard a model using a new engine type. Reported fuel use includes seven gallons and nineteen gallons of gasoline in different test runs.

Curtiss Field George Meissner

Start on Vacation Lands in Hospital After Wreck

Des Moines youths Harry Wood and George Rambo were injured when their automobile went into a ditch near Hubbard yesterday. They were en route on a vacation trip to Eldora and were taken to Iowa Falls Hospital. Wood suffered multiple broken ribs and Rambo was badly cut and bruised.

Hubbard Harry Wood George Rambo Des Moines Wereins Hospital Iowa Falls Eldora Rumbo

Building Permits Town Review Shows Several Repairs

Building permits list includes Burroughs Adding Machine Co new model 609 Lafayette heating plant 628 Mulberry East Waterloo Library. Mike Sulentic moves building from 128 Sumner to 115 Sumner. Charles Stoll builds garage 1628 Commercial for 100. Robert H Hostetler garage 816 Campbell for 160.

Burroughs “Adding Machine Co Lafayette East Waterloo Mulberry Mike Sulentic Sumner Charles Stoll Commercial Robert H.hostetler Campbell

Old Folks Endorse Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Line

An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild laxative for constipation. It highlights plant-based ingredients like senna and pepsin, suitable for babies to elderly, with no narcotics and long family-use potential. The text emphasizes reliability since 1875 and 1892 branding, urging use over strong drugs.

Caldwell Medical College Dr. Caldwell

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Free Sample Offer

A vendor advertises free sample bottles of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promising potential customers in Monticello Illinois a prepaid sample by writing the city and product name to receive the free bottle.

Dr. Caldwell

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