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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1929

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Alcohol Seizure Targets Three Cars in Waterloo Area

An unannounced police raid halted the transfer of 145 gallons of liquor from one car to two others on a Jones road northeast of Waterloo. Fred Chapman, Harry Chapman, and Oscar Hooke were arrested. cars and liquor seized. The Chapman brothers, alleged heads of a large Iowa liquor syndicate, faced charges of illegal transportation. fines imposed totaled 1,000 dollars each plus costs. The alcohol was ordered forfeited and distributed among Black Hawk County hospitals. The operation involved Fort Dodge and Webster County licenses and ended with courtroom action led by Judge G. W. Wood.

Jonesy Waterloo Fred A. Chapman Riehl Street Harry J. ‘Chapman Second Street Oscar. Hooke Vine ‘Street Chapman Brothers JB Billard Sycamore Street Emil Steffen Mquor OWA Sieffen Selzvira H. T. Wagner J. W. Gwynne Fred Harry Chapman W. L. Beecher Chapmans G. W. Wood Hopka Black Hawk County Aquor Steffen Aren Webster County Fort “Dodge EL Alexander Fort Dodge Wagner

Hoover Heads List of Notables Joining in Edison Jubilee

President Hoover Henry Ford Owen D Young Madame Curie Albert Einstein and other figures headlined the Edison Jubilee in Greenfield. A 7 45 p m program at Ford village museum led to a radio broadcast of the lamp experiment and speeches by Einstein from Berlin and Hoover at 8 30 p m. Byrd and crew expected to listen in.

Can Village Edison Ford Hoover Henry Ford Owen D. Young Madame Curle Albert Einstein Thomas Edison Greenfield Independence Hall Philadelphia Greenfield Village Menlo Park Laboratory New Jersey Einstein Berlin Prof Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Sinstein Cincinnati Dearborn Menro Park Laboratory

Woman Ends Life in Writer's Room in Chicago Hotel

Mrs. Marguerite C. King a 28 year old widow born in Grant Pass Ore shot herself dead in the hotel room of Parke Brown a poetical waiter for the Chicago Tribune early today Brown said he entered the room just as Mrs King fired the pistol in Chicago Detective Bureau reports this writer’s room tragedy in a Parke Brown hotel setting

Chicago Det U.ri Marguerite C. King Granta Pass Ore Jiercel Parke Brown Chicago Tribune Brown

Oldtime Train for Hoover and Edison

The article describes a drizzle and a presidential party transfer by a 1678 wood burning locomotive to Dearborn for a greeting at an old railroad station by Henry Ford and Edison and their parties.

Dearbornio Mege Henry Ford Edison

Northwestern Bell leases building on Park Ave West

The Northwestern Bell Telephone company has taken a long term lease on 310 Path Avenue West, formerly Walters Motor, for storage offices and recreation rooms. Possession is given Nov 1. The firm will use part for truck storage and a construction desk area.

Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Path Avenue West Walters Motor Company Harry Hummel Telephone Company Tie Exchange Sycamore Street Fark Avenue West Toes de Oil Fifth

Six Die, Eighty Hurt in Weekend Auto Crashes

Des Moines and surrounding areas report six deaths and eighty injuries from weekend traffic crashes. Notable incidents include Mary Clawser, 91, of Chariton, injured when her car went off the road, and a Des Moines collision of four cars involving EB McDonough, 27, and M Boles. Ames area crashes injure five, including Doris Steigelmeier, Nevada, who fractured a leg while viewing wreckage on the Ames-Des Moines pavement. Two Des Moines youths, Robert Hoffman and Arthur Lindt, remain serious after a crash five miles east of Tamatarly. Hoffman suffers skull base fracture and multiple ribs, Lindt internal injuries. James Parsons, driver of the car, injured but returning home.

Des Moines Mary Clawser Chariton Miss Clawser EB. Lb. McDonough Tom Robinson M. Boles H. Peters Gilbork’ Casner Towa State College Ames Kenneth Hodredge Horlan Doris Steigelmeier Nevada Ames-Des Moines Taman Robert Hoffman Arthur Lindt Tamatar Harry A. Elliott Prusa Hospital Hoffman Lindt James Parsons Des Moimnes

City and County Center on Isolation Needs for Sick Residents

Waterloo officials discuss isolating quarantine illnesses amid lack of suitable facilities. Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts and City Clerk Charles Mackay report smallpox and scarlet fever cases, with 21 chickenpox cases in Waterloo. County hospital reconstruction limits isolation capacity. heat may be added soon. Officials plan a 1:30 p.m. inspection of the isolation hospital with the county poor board.

Glenn A. Tibbitts Charles Mackay Waterloo Board of Health Board of Supervisors Altho Waterloo MacKay County County Board Committee On the Poor F. R. Decker Health Board

Miss Bess Unger and Maurice Cohn Wed in Chicago

Water son of the marriage of Miss Bess Unger daughter of Mrs Rose Unger 1319 Jefferson suest and Maurice ie Cohn son of Mr and Mrs B Coty 317 Hammond avenue Waterloo took place in Chicago today a brief society notice reports the wedding supervisor information recorded in the local paper

Waterson Bess Unger Rose Unger Jefferson Suest Maurice Ie Cohn B. Coty Hammond Avenue Waterloo Chicago

Warmer Weather From West Forecast For Iowa

Des Moines forecasted warmer weather from the west spreading across Iowa tonight and Tuesday with possible showers in the northwest. Frost was limited to two areas over the weekend. Marriage licenses listed include Banks and Carter of Waterloo, Petersen and Redden of Waterloo, Harris of Waterloo, and Haulotie of Waterloo.

Des Moines Warner Iowa Charles D. Reed United States Weather Observer Reed Weather Bureau Sloux Ty Banks Waterloo Pearl Carter Harry Petersen Leal M Redden Gleophun Harris Rosa Mad Haulotie

Rath Presents 50 Year Awards at Packers Convention

Eighteen men employed for 50 years in the packing industry were awarded gold buttons at the opening of the Institute of American Meat Packets convention in Chicago. Joan W. Rath of Rath Packing presented the decorations. Recipients included Charles Akers T M Sindlakr Co Cedar Rapids EB F Rath Rath Packing Waterloo Zel Zimmerman John Morrell Ottumwa.

Chicago Institute of American Meat Packers Joan W. Rath Waterloo Rath Packing Company Charles Akers T. M. Sindlakr & Co Cedar Rapids Eb.f Rath Zel Zimmerman John Morrell & Co Ottumwa

Anniversary reenacts wedding as wife dies at service

In Racine Wisconsin on October 21 1935 Edward and Mary Sleger were married fifty years ago. Their ceremony was reenacted at St Edwards church to mark the anniversary. As Rev J W Bott concluded the vows Mrs Sleger collapsed and died of heart disease. Funeral services will be held at the same church Wednesday.

Racine Wis Edward Mary Steger St. Edwards Church J. W. Bott Bott Sleger

Wan Killed Trying to Move Live Wire

Des Moines reports John Engelman, 38, was killed instantly yesterday while attempting to move a high tension wire to a safer position. He was burned on the left hand and right foot where the current entered his body as the live wire crossed a telephone line.

Des Moines W.riikw John Engelman Mra. Engelmann Engelman

Reed Will Not Run for Governor

St Louis Oct 21 Former Senator James A Reed will not seek the governorship of Missouri after State Senator Alfred McCawhey named him as the party leader who would carry the ticket. Also listed are building permits for several properties including garages and residences in Oak Lawn and Wellington with modest sums noted.

St. Louis James A. Reed Mether Missouri Alfred McCawhey Ladar Wine Gould Ucket Thru

Giant Do X Flying Boat Carries 168 on Test Flight

Alterrhein Switzerland October 1 The enormous 12 engine Dornier Do X flew one hour with 168 people on board the first time such a load has ever been carried in a single aircraft. The plane which may be used for trans ocean service has 160 passenger capacity and 12 engines delivering 6000 horsepower. A three deck hull features internal wing passageways and turrets with engines.

Alterrhein Switzerland Lake Constance Dow Nolt Dr. Dornier Altenrhein Versallles

Death notices span long Beach to Waterloo families

Obituaries report Mrs. Jacob H. Schuck of Long Beach dies at Y4 age y 8:30 p m at son in law and daughter Harry Anton Waterloo Iowa area. Anna Pfeil born 1855 Germany later to Worthington Minnesota and Long Beach survives by many children and 3 grandchildren. Mrs Carl B Redman 27 of 3010 Newton Street dies in Independence Iowa hospital after illness. Ruth Anne Lewis birth 1892 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mito W Lewis marries Carl B Redman Oct 4 1928. Funeral plans and family notices noted in California and Iowa postings. Mrs Walter Boothroyd dies age 56 at Plymouth Methodist Church service held today.

Jacob H. Schuck Coronado Arnnue Long Beach Cal Harry Anton Waterloo Rom Comption- Loris Schuck Sourley Waterloo Anna Pfeil Germany United States Dixon, Il la Porte City Worthington Minn Lake Park Lena Wmockney Mars Carl FE. Redman Carl B. Redman Newton Street Independence Ruth Anne Lewis Mito W. Lewis New Hartford Carl BE. Redman Albert. Thompson Wiss Elizabet Lewis Fos Angelen Weather Park Lewis Walterloo Luc Erholt Des Moines Kearns Funeral Home California

Clemenceau Struck By Severe Heart Attack

Paris reports Georges Clemenceau the veteran French statesman, age known as The Tiger, suffered a serious heart attack during the night. Dr Laubry administered oxygen five times and camphor injections to stimulate the heart as the patient fought to breathe. The illness is attributed to overwork and the condition is described as critical by attending physicians.

Paris Georges Clemenceau France Laubry Lawbry Clemencea

Hoover to Speak on Armistice Day Peace Aim

The article outlines President Hoover’s Armistice Day plans with stops in Detroit Cincinnati and Louisville focusing on peace and waterways. It notes his intent to inform and shape public opinion, clarify MacDonald Hoover talks, and promote moral influence over military action as the American approach to disarmament.

Hoover Detroit Edison “Light Cincinnati Ohio River Louisville New Mississippi River MacDonald Washington United States Stimson MacDoneld League of ‘Nations

City in Brief West and with St bridge ML O Bide Buchanan for optical

Local notes report Miss Auguste Mecklenburg returned home after visiting her parents in El kader Ta. The will of Robert C. Seidler probate left his estate to wife Erna A. Belier exe cutrix. Arthur F. Jury returns to work after surgery for appendicitis. August Schoel ill at Alten Memorial hospital, improving. Miss Ivan Bingham and Roy Hammond visited Dubuque with Bingham's parents and Harry. Mrs. George Baldwin returned from two months visiting family in Onawa Hardington and Yankton. John Donahue and wife visited Sioux City relatives. Donahue’s brother Frank Donahaye ill in hospital. Part of Plaza theatre building leased by Home Furniture for warehousing from Waterloo Savings Bank. H. D. Bachtell and wife announce birth of granddaughter Margot Rose. Memorial Hall bazar and chicken dinner planned October 23. (ads for Universal church chicken supper)

Auguste ‘Meckinburg Nore Elkader Robert C. Seidler Tor Erna A. Belcler Arthur F. Jury Wapsipinicon August Schoel Sunset ‘Road Alten ‘Memorial Hospital Ivan Bingham Roy Hammond Dubuque Bingham Harry Confara George Baldwin Berth Avenue Onawa Hardington Neb Yankton Sioux City John Donahue Eleventh ‘Street M. P.jensen Waterloo Donahue Frank Donahaye Plaza Theatre Fourth Street Home Furniture Company Fourth Street West Waterloo Savings Bank A. N. Rice Joseph Egender H. D. Bachtell Second Street West Margot Rose Lloyd B. Bachtell Saginaw Avenue Chicago Lloyd Bachtell Margaret Hansell W. Rocg Memorial Hall Universalischurch

Grout 18 Leads Attendance in East School District

Frances Grout school tops attendance with 98.93 percent over six weeks ending October 18. Waterloo public schools report 4,608 total attendance across all grades, a gain of 234 from last year’s first six weeks. Several rooms and grades posted perfect or near perfect records, with high percentages noted at Frances Grout, Roosevelt, Alcott, and Hawthorne.

Frances Grout Waterloo G. W. Kline Roosevelt Alcath Joan Fiske Lafayette McKinley Alcott John Iske Grant Hawthorne Lincoln McKintey Washington Sralhle High Cenier High John Fiske Kindergarden Lafaycette Mr Kinley

Blocked attempt to kill Queen Marie uncovered

In Bucharest on October 21 a plot to assassinate Queen Marie of Roumania was uncovered. Would-be killers placed blocks on the railway near Temesvar for the royal train pass. The plan was foiled as the track was cleared and several men were arrested on conspiracy charges.

Bucharest tIsi Marie of

Inmates Escape Dope Hospital in California Run

Dope hospital inmates fled into the countryside after a late night break with two recaptured by guards. Wardens and deputies pursued the drug-crazed prisoners as they trampled staff and yelled through the area. Dr. R. E. Russell traveled to an Atlantic City convention before visiting Providence and New York.

Spedia Cal State Narcotic Hospital Sherifs

Civic Leader William King Dies in Cedar Rapids

William King, 76, a prominent Cedar Rapids civic leader and one of the citys wealthiest citizens, died today from a stroke suffered weeks earlier. He was president of Kings Grown Plaster company, vice president of Peoples Saving Bank, and treasurer of the Cedar Rapids Building and Loan association.

Cedar Rapids Oxn UWA William King King King's Grown Plaster Company The Peoples’ Saving Bank Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Association

Grundy and Black Hawk Boards Back County Line Road

The Grundy and Black Hawk county boards meet to decide on adding the highway boundary three miles south of Hicks to the county system. Votes: Grundy 2 to 4, Black Hawk 4 to 8, with remonstrants opposing and filing signatures from 346 property owners across four townships. Leaders and engineers from both counties attended a joint session and luncheon as a concurrent plan moves toward possible joint action.

Grundy Black Hawk Hicks Black Hawk Board F. R. Decker J. R. Reotor T. D. ‘Teeter Lincoln Township Grundy Country H. W. Miller Nathan Northey T. D. Teeter Matt. Ables FP. A. Decker Ed. Refshauge J. &. Rector Thompson F. W. Fisher George Eggleston Paul Rudisil T. L. Evans J. J. Spicker H. D

Attitude Toward Life Fixed in Childhood Says Woods

Marshalltown Iowa October 21 4 P M Dr Andrew H Woods director of a psychiatric hospital at the University of Iowa told the Iowa Conference on Social Work that man s attitude toward life is fixed in childhood and psychoneuroses are determined by this attitude He cited that jealousy inferiority and temper create greater losses in work and happiness than bodily disease and outlined four groups of nervous individuals who fail through nervous make up including fear lack of self confidence and indecision.

Marshalltown Andrew H. Woods Psychopathic Hospital University of Towa Towa Woods Iowa

Air Tour Planes Land at Kalamazoo

Fifteen of the 20 competing planes in the national air tour have arrived at the Kalamazoo airport from Chicago at 1 30 p m today. Despite thick weather, tour officials announced the planes will hop off from here for the Ford airport shortly after the last of the planes lands from Chicago.

Kalamazoo Mich Qet Chicago Ford

Temperatures and Weekend Forecast Fragment

Fragmentary weather note records Saturday and Sunday temperatures with unspecified highs and lows. The text mentions Monday morning readings around 3 AM and appears to be an incomplete forecast summary from a historical newspaper page.

Senator Blease at Times Tips Gin Cup

Senator Cole Blease of South Carolina spoke at a Washington open forum on prohibition. He claimed there is no crime in taking a drink and said he occasionally drinks. He blamed dampness in the city on embassies and suggested liquor be taken from embassies or poured into the Potomac. He urged home education as the solution to crime and criticized prisons and chain gangs.

Washington D. C Cole Blease South Corona Blease Potomac United States

Shumaker Reported Growing Weaker in Indiana

Indianapolis report says Shumaker, head of the Anti-Saloon League in Indiana, was growing weaker today. The update comes as officials and supporters monitor his condition amid ongoing organizational activities.

Indianapolis Dr.e Shumaker Anti-Saloon League Indiana Qpag

Man Charged with Forging Check Endorsement in Iowa Case

Frank Buehner, 21, laborer of Wadena Minnesota, charged with forging his employer CG R Burk’s name on a 233.65 check cashed at First National Bank. Arthur Smith, 49, Dunkerton, said to be his brother in law, held for investigation after police arrested them at Burk’s home. The Rath Packing Company issued the check for livestock sold by Burk. The check, dated Oct 5, was detected as forged at the bank.

CG. R. Burk Frank Buehner Wadena Minn Arthur Smith Dunkerton Burk Waterloo Buehner Rath Packing Company First National Bank Smith George ‘Krejman Burt Crowne Buchner

Fountain Campaign Plan For Union Soldier Memorial Fountain

Tonight a public meeting in Memorial Hall plans a fundraising drive by patriotic groups to raise about 6000 dollars for a riverfront park fountain honoring Civil War Union soldiers. Speakers include George FE Pike and W A Reed. a musical program is planned. Donor names will be recorded and sealed into the fountain.

Memorial Wall George FE Pike W. A. Reed Riverfront Commission

Yanks Exaggerate Like Ancient Jews, Rotary Club Told

Dr J Richmond Morgan pastor of First Congregational church spoke to Rotary members at Kumcheon tedey in Hotel Russell Lamson. He claimed Americans exaggerate their virtues and cited Magna Charta and the Sermon on the Mount as examples while noting Washington is called the father of his country and asserting Oliver Cromwell preceded him.

J. Richmond Morgan First Congregational Church Rotary Club Kumcheon Tedey Russell Lamson Washington Oliver Gromwell Dr. Morgan

Paving Opens on No 59 November Fifth

Bremer county reports highway No 59 paving opening for travel on November 5 after a four day setting period ending November 4. Shoulder completion will take weeks while contractors McKenzie & Eileen pave the route. A new cut-off on Highway No 218 to Cedar Falls expected to open by November 8 or a few days later, weather permitting, with Bryent Construction Company handling the job.

Bremer County McKenzie& Eileen Cedar Falls Bryent Construction Company

Stock Market in Violent Collapse

New York on October 21 reported one of the era’s sharpest market meltdowns as investors rushed to dump stocks at any price. Trading floors strained, high price shares led the rout with commercial solvents dropping to 527 and other names like Atyourn auto, Peoples’ Gas and second national investors posting losses. Final hour trading ran 7a minutes late and total volume neared 7,000,000 shares.

New York Stock Exchange Peoples’ Gas Second National

Bond Salesman Faces Long Term Sentencing in Fraud Case

Cedar Rapids Oct 21 Cowan 29 a bond salesman arrested Oct 12 pleaded guilty to three counts of uttering forged instruments before Judge John T Moffitt in district court. Sentencing set for tomorrow. He faces up to 19 years on each count. He organized fake companies under Delaware law and sold bonds to banks in Cedar Rapids. He owned two airplanes and several cars and was known as a liberal spender.

Cedar Rapids Bayard Cowan Tin State John T. Moffittt Delaware

Police Arrest Two for Stealing Homebrew in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids police arrested Ed Haskins, 19, and Ray Millard, 72, on a charge of stealing home brew. They were caught after officers saw Millard in the basement of Ada Stonexing's home pass beer through a window to Haskins, with the men detained on the spot.

Cedar Rapids Ed Haskins Ray Millard Millard Ada Stonexing Haskins

Bandits Rob Bank In Broad Daylight Heist

Three unmasked men robbed the Phalen State Bank in St Paul at noon today. They locked the assistant cashier and a customer in the vault and escaped in a small car. Details on the amount stolen were not immediately available.

St. Paul Mint

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Fred and Oscar Hopka Hoover and Edison Thomas A. Edison Smith's Creek Bath — Detrett Moorer Park Ave. W Maurice Cohn Tohn Rath Packers Wan E. Lorenzen Oak Lawn H. MM McClewell Griege Third West W. Preston MHS Walter Toothroyd Walter Boothroyd Fifth’ Street West Methodist Chively Plymouth Clemenceau St Bridge ML. O. Bide Buchanan Grout Eagt Schoola Block Queen Marie Dope Hospital R. E. Russell Atlantic City N. J Providence Frtl New York City B.H Senator Blease
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