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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1928
Page
10
Irregular raiders led by a Sandino lieutenant terrorized peaceful Nicaraguan towns taunting voters for the upcoming election. Several residents were killed or wounded, and an American aircraft aided by scattering the attackers as they fled toward the border. Some captives were released with orders to warn patriots of retribution.
American Anton Rainer was reported by the Press today to be among Jewish students injured during anti-Semitic rioting in Budapest yesterday.
Judge William Green of the US Court of Claims partially nullified federal estate tax rulings by stating that gifts subject to taxation must be made with actual expectation of death. The decision narrows prior Treasury practice and could reduce revenues, overrules bureau actions and signals possible changes in repeal discussions.
Indications were that the Graf Zeppelin will begin its midwestern tour Thursday morning if wind and weather permit. Captain Ernest Lehmann was told in Chicago that a one day postponement may be needed, delaying departure to Tuesday morning. Loading 4,000 cubic metres of hydrogen gas was to begin today.
Des Moines Oct 23 George D Watters father of the play Burlesque was defendant in an 21000 suit in district court. State Senator Leslie EB Francis charged Watters induced him in 1918 to invest in a moving picture venture promising a ten dollar return for every dollar invested. He subscribed for 1000 worth of stock and the project later released as Naked Truth though Watters relinquished rights and did not profit.
The city withdrew a permit for a Democratic Hoover for President rally at the high school after handbills attacking Smith and promising proof of his support for racial equality sparked concerns of violence and property damage. Rey A Ridley of Atlanta announced the speaker. The board of education cited risk of violence and school property damage.
Eighteen youths identified five young men held by Sheriff Park Findley as the holdup crew on lonely roads near Des Moines. Arrests were made Sunday and yesterday. three have confessed. The gang reportedly scouted parked cars along the highways.
New York betting commissioners Arnold Heary and Co report that 25000 dollars was placed at even money yesterday and quickly taken. Herbert Honger is expected to carry New York state on November 6.
Armine Kelley and Margine Horn both 14 of Boone were held for their parents after runaway girls were found at Cedar Rapids Union Station. The girls had fled Saturday expecting to “burn their way to Chicago” and had eaten only hot dogs and candy.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart will address Republican supporters in Ottumwa tomorrow at 4 p m local time. The event, arranged with radiovast, will be broadcast from station WIAS. The plan comes amid a phased campaign effort in the region.
Senator Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee arrived in Albany at nine in the morning. A brass band greeted him and led a procession to the Ten Eyck hotel for a reception with party workers before he attended a rally and luncheon and then left for Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Fire engulfed a South State street flophouse trapping five men in third floor cell rooms. The structure burned completely with doors, rooms and partitions collapsing as six other guests were seriously burned and taken to a hospital. The building advertised beds and rooms at low rates but offered little protection against the blaze.
Adolph Kraus a longtime Chicago political figure and editor dies at 78. Born in Bohemia he rose from immigrant lawyer to prominent organizer with B nai B rith and a key force in Chicago politics over three decades. He arrived in the United States at 15 with ten dollars.
John O'Neill of Council Bluffs appealed to the Nebraska Supreme Court from his life sentence for the slaying of an unidentified man near Fairbury on July 2. The victim was found with throat wounds along the Bine river bank, and O'Neill was last seen with him.
The notice states home delivery by 5 30 and requests callers report missed papers by 6 30 p m. A copy will be sent if carrier delay or other cause prevents delivery. Call H100 to arrange.
Prominent farm leader L J Dickinson predicts a big Republican surge in November. He cites tariff policy and farm relief debate while touring districts and promoting Hoover. Senator Brookhart will speak Nov 5 in Waterloo with Robinson addressing West High. Hull to speak in Dubuque and Dunkerton seeking immigration concerns.
Mexican dispatch reports 30 insurgents killed including two chiefs and one officer. Mexican troops and 8 soldiers die with 2 fatally wounded after a 13 hour battle at Autlan Jalisco as 300 insurgents attack outskirts then town. Federal Captain Reynaldo Ramos ordered roundups in response.
Des Moines reports renewed efforts to obtain freedom for Rev Francis Wrenn 62 from the state penitentiary after seven years of imprisonment for criminal assault life sentence at LeMars. Supporters plan appeals to the parole board and Gov Hammill citing new evidence they say vindicates him.
Short Interviews With Home Folks reports Waterloo Engraving & Service Co president Gene Weston noting September as the best in history, month after month beating prior years. He highlights a shift to 40 percent local firm work and improving collections.
President Coolidge and aides say Anglo French naval talks collapsed delaying a new arms conference. Britain and France press on with papers while US Japan and Italy hold similar positions on disarmament limits.
Washington Oct. 23 Experts forecast a record presidential election turnout with registrations high nationwide and women voters more active than ever. Both parties push get out the vote efforts as millions seek polling places on November 6, with estimates ranging from 35 to 40 million compared to 1924 totals around 29 to 30 million.
Washington October 23 a six year study leads a church commission to recommend official recognition of faith healing by the Protestant Episcopal Church at its triennial convention. The report signed by three physicians and clergy says Christian healing has passed the experimental stage and its value cannot be questioned.
George Barr McCutcheon famed author of Beverly of Graustark collapsed and died at a Dutch Treat Club event in the Hotel Mar tinique New York on October 23 He was 58 born July 26 1868 in Tippecanoe County Indiana a Purdue alum and former Indiana newspaperman He led the Authors League of America and contributed numerous short stories to magazines
In a sudden tragedy a groom collapsed and died at the altar as he prepared to say I do to his 18 year old bride. Officials must determine if the bride becomes a widow or remains single.
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