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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1929

Page

9

Hoover Westward Trip Opens Long Presidential Voyage

President Hoover prepares for a continental journey to Dearborn Michigan Cincinnati and Louisville marking his first extended tour since the inaugural last March. He and his party will be hosted by Henry Ford at a Edison anniversary celebration before continuing along the Ohio river to Cincinnati and Louisville.

Hoover West Dearborn Mich Henry Ford Edison Cincinnati Ohio River Louisville Herbert C. Hoover Mfe

Hyde cites farmer coop urged as solution in farm relief

Secretary Arthur M Hyde told the American country life conference in Ames that farmers are efficient but marketing is wasteful. He says agriculture alone is unorganized and urges creation and strengthening of farmer owned cooperatives and stabilization bodies under the federal farm board. He notes Iowa commissions were not invited to a Chicago conference and calls for more local knowledge on direct livestock trading and terminal marketing.

Arthur A. Hyde President Hoover American Country Life Conference Ames America Arthur M. Hyde American Country Life Conference Today Federal Farm Board Hyde Agriculture Iowa Des Moines Knute Espe Iowa Co-operative Livestock Shippers’ Association Lncal Commission Farm Board Chicago Reve Amics American’ Rural Life Association Pegelve

Edison arrives in Detroit for Ford jubilee

Thomas A. Edison and Mrs Edison travel in Ford's private car to Detroit. He attends the golden jubilee celebration of the incandesc ent light planned by Henry Ford with ceremonies at Dearborn on Monday. President Hoover is expected to attend. Edison declines to discuss details.

Detroit Mich Isi Thomas A. Edison Henry Ford Michigan Central Ford Dearborn Hoover

Safe. Young's Son Near Death in Paris

Harold Young son of former US Senator Lafayette Young is near death in Paris. His brother Lafayette Young Jr will depart for Paris after receiving confirmation by telephone. Harold has suffered uremia and has been in poor health for several weeks.

Des Moines Harold Young US 5S Lafayette Young Lafayette Young, Jr Paris France

Teen Robber Sentenced to Death by Electric Chair

In Tulsa Oklahoma 17 year old Ted Cole was sentenced to die in the electric chair for robbery with a gun. Judge Pawl Yager set the execution for December 31 after Cole admitted leading two 11 year old accomplices in a hold up at a bottling plant, forcing workers to surrender 400 dollars. His partners Morris Quinn and Billy Wendell face hearings.

Ted Cole Ted Tulsa Ola Oklahoma Paul Yager Okla Pawl Yager Yager Yeas Cole Morris Quinn Billy Wendell Cole

Defense in Full Trial for Lease Bribe Concludes

The defense in the Albert B. Fall bribery trial wrapped its case after presenting testimony arguing not all Mlk Hills Lease lands went to Pan American Petroleum. Closing arguments are set for Monday as the court considers defense reports and Harding’s senate letter. Navy dept refuses to release the Gleaves war scare report citing public interest.

Washington, DE Albert B. Fall Mlk Hills Pan-American Petroleum & Transport Co J. G. Anderson Los Angeles E. L. Doheny Tnc Tease Washington, D. C Navy Department Albert Gleaves Bert B. Fair

Cooler Weather Sunday Forecast

Des Moines reports a forecast of chilly weather with possible frost in the northwest part of town. Federal observer Charles D. Reed said no frost yet, temperatures mostly above normal, with light rain in the southwest and rain to end tonight in the southeast as temperatures drop tomorrow.

Des Moines U.P Gowler Charles D. Reed Reed

One Badly Hurt in Cedar Rapids Crash

Cedar Rapids Iowa Oct 19 One person was fatally injured and three others less seriously hurt in an auto collision three miles west of here early today. Wilbur N R University of Town Graduate suffered a fractured skull that may be fatal Rex Van Alstine Gilmore City banker probably will lose sight of his right eye and W Stewart university medical student and Miss Katharine O Mara Iowa City were cut and bruised

Cedar Rapids Here Wilbur RN University of Town Rex van Alstine Gilmore City W. Stewart University Katherine O'Mara Iowa City

Stock Market Slides for Fifth Day on NYSE

On October 18 New York shares kept tumbling for the fifth straight day. Lending issues sold from 5 to 25 dollars a share as many breached earlier-month limits. Trading sped up in the later session with about 4,000,000 shares changing hands. The ticket fell over 40 minutes behind schedule.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Probe Air Crash Hits U S Army Dirigible Post

Investigators prepared to probe a fatal air crash that claimed two lives. Lieut J K Stevens 26 and Lieut Charles Short 27 were the victims. The crash occurred yesterday near Havana.

Field. I U.R U. S. Army J. K. Stevens Air Corps Charles Short Havana Felice Martin Frenty George Idolila

Courier home delivery by 30 o clock policy note

Notice explains home delivery by thirty oclock and instructions to call 5500 if not received by then. Advises plane calls must reach the office before 4 30 p m for timely delivery.

Cartier

Mutiny Quelled as Wuhu Pays Ransom to End Siege

Shanghai dispatches report 500 Chinese soldiers mutinied in Wuhu. About 200 were killed as Nationalist forces disarmed the mutineers and quelled the uprising. The Wuhu chamber paid 40 000 to the mutineers to leave the city, aiding the end of the incident. Japanese ships took about 70 sailors aboard but did not depart the area. Brussels announced Princess Marie Jose of Belgium will wed Crown Prince Humbert of Italy, with the engagement likely formalized in Rome around year’s end.

Shanghai Wuhu Wuh Chamber of Commerce Brussels Albert Marie Jose Humbert Italy Rome Marquis Derazzo Emmanual Taly Prince Humbers Belgium Hymans Durazzo

$8 Weekly Wage Hike Ends Strike

Philadelphia reports the end of a 10 week strike by musicians and theatre workers after a three hour conference with managers. A nationwide walkout was averted as the parties reportedly reached an agreement including an $8 weekly wage increase for musicians. Details of terms were not disclosed.

Philadelphia New York Chicago Boston St. Louis New Hay Cleveland Cincinnati Buffalo

Caution of Police Helps Bandit Escape

In Peru Indiana six bandits robbed the Peru National Bank of fifty thousand dollars yesterday. A policeman and a bystander were wounded and the robbers remained at large as police across Indiana and neighboring states heightened vigilance. Peru police overcautiousley confirmed the alarm was genuine, allowing the bandits a head start. Extends bus hearings in Des Moines on Plekwick Greyhound Lines bid to operate intrastate routes Ames to Clinton on the highway before ruling on petitions by Greyhound and Interstate Transit Lines to operate in Iowa.

Peru Ind U.R Peru National Bank Indiana Des Moines Plekwick Greyhound Lines, Inc Ames Clinton State Board of Railroad Commissioners Greyhound Company Interstate Transit Lines Towa

Weather Outlook For Week In Washington DC Area

Weather forecast for October 21 to October 27 covers upper eastern half and lower Missouri valley regions. Early week expected rain periods then drier spells. temperatures mostly near or slightly above normal for the period.

Missouri

Capone Again Seeks Release From Jail

Al Capone and bodyguard Frank Cline seek discharge via habeas corpus as they serve one year for concealed weapons at Eastern State penitentiary in Philadelphia. State court orders warden and district attorney to show cause by October 28. fifth legal attempt since May 17 to free Capone and Cline.

Philadelphia al Capone Frank Cline Eastern State Capone Cline

Gin Recipe Sparks Divorce Suit in Chicago

Chicago readers report Mrs. Bertha Dunyan sues for divorce over a Gin recipe error. The case notes L. F. Gunyan’s formula allegedly caused improper mixing and two years of hardship. The wife cites clutter from potted plant arrangements as part of the discord.

Chicago L. F. Gunyan Bertha Dunynan

Iowa Scores Early Touchdown After Kickoff

Iowa opens with a quick TD in the Town Illinois game as Captain Glasgow breaks free for a 15 yard score on the first play after the kickoff. A wild scene follows with a faulty extra point as Glasgow’s kick rises and bounces over the crossbar for the point.

Iowa Town Glassgow Peters Tishels Franzy Glasspow

MACDONALD GETS OFFICIAL RESPITE IN CANADA

Ottawa reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald has two social engagements today none official. He attends luncheon with Sir William Clark and dinner with Mackenzie King alongside his daughter Ish el. Miss MacDonald and private secretary Rose Rosenberg join guests at the Women’s Canadian club at the Chateau Laurier. The MacDonald party plans to leave for Montreal tomorrow night.

Ramsay Detroit Ramsay MacDonald Red Friends England London Ottawa Ont Atlantic Hincheon William Clark Mackenzie King Ishel Miss MacDonald Rose Rosenberg Chateau Laurier Montreal

Police break up plots in Havana during Machado era

Havana officials say secret police halted a government plot against President Machado. Four Cubans formerly prominent face sedition charges, while 14 others named in a revolutionary manifesto may face incitement to rebellion charges. The manifesto lists Col. Carlos Mendieta General Francisco Perez Gal Roberto Mendez and J Muntz Vergara.

Havana Machado Col Carlos Mendieta Francisco Pereza Gal Roberto Mendez

Gastonia Flogging Case Goes to Jury

Concord North Carolina October 19 UPI the case of four Gastonia cotton mill employees accused of assault in connection with the kidnapping and fl ogging September 9 of three national textile workers union organizers was given to the jury this afternoon

Concord N.C UPI Gastonia National Textile Workers

Pantages to quit show business after near collapse in court

Los Angeles October report quotes Alexander Pantages saying he will retire from all activity after 40 years, despite selling some vaudeville theatres. He cites personal misfortune, his wife’s illness, and the ongoing trial as reasons, with defense to call witnesses and Pantages unlikely to testify early next week.

Los Angeles Cal Alexander Pantages Eunice Pringle Altho Rodney Ness W. T. Gilbert

Debenture plan advances in senate tariff debate

In Washington the senate approved the export debenture plan for farm tariff relief 42 to 34 with Republicans and Democrats split. Brookhart withdrew a substitute as Norris plan under discussion, and a conference outcome could bring further changes before final action on the tariff bill.

Senate Washington, D. C Republcans Borsah Brookhart Cutting Frazier Howell Johnson LaFollette McMaster Norbeck Moczis Nyw Pine Lumter Kendrick Wagner Walsh Massachusetts Allen Bingham Capher Couzens Gillette Goldsborough Gould Greene Hale Hastings Hebert Jones Kean Keyes McNary Metcalf Afoses Oddie Patterson Phipps Reed Robinson Indiana Sackett Shortridge Smadt Steiner Townsend Vandenberg Walcott Warren Watson Ransdell Hetfield Goff Burter Dale Edge Glenn Fess Deneen Waterman Republicary Colorado Vrn Towa Norris Farm -Board Treasury Sacmers Strockhart Hoover House Nebraska Hrookhart Iowa

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