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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1929

Page

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Hoover Heads Ohio River Flotilla to Louisville

President Hoover led a pageant of steamers tugs yachts and patrol boats along the Ohio River from Cincinnati to Louisville marking the completion of river harnessing for steady commerce. The Greenbriar carried Hoover Mrs Hoover and aides with Governor Sampson of Kentucky among dignitaries aboard.

Hoover Ohio Ohio River Cincinnati Louisville Kentucky Elltsburgh Csim Tanig Hed Medison Indiana Teo Locks Fernbenk McVitle Markland Ind Army Engineer Greenbriar Good George Akerson Deaxyne Army Engineers Governor Inn Ottewa Cavuge Sciato Pittsburgh Queen Glty Kankakee Ohio Valley’ Improvement Association West Virginia Sampson Cooper Conley Leslie Indianapolis Madison Witte

Deaths List Mrs Eunice Willard Jacob J Rose Infant Gartner

Funeral services are set for Eunice Willard 21 of Springville Indiana died at her sister Mary Farnsworths home Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery beside her husband Jacob J Rose 63 died in a local hospital services Friday at Walnut Street Baptist Church Burial in Elmwood He is survived by five children and five grandchildren Gartner infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl Gartner died in a local hospital prayers are offered today at St Josephs Calvary Cemetery and the Martins E M Jones 45 died after an operation at a local hospital Remains were taken to the Kearns chapels

Eunice Willard Springville Mary Farnsworth Eleventh Street Kistner Harvey Cg, Travis Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Fairview Cemetery Jacob J. Rose Nevada Street Walnut Street Baptist Church Warren, L. Steeves Elmwood Dixon Miss Well Webber Manchester Waterloo Rose Rath Packing Company Walnut Street Baptist. Church Alfred Olson Third Avenue West P. Howell Archer Avenue Co. L. Brody Indiana Street Don Rose Block Avenue Melba Rose Charles Will John Rose Independence Joseph Mitchel Dubuque Petersen Bros Gartner Carl DD Franklin Street Edward Slattery St. Joseph's

London Man Seeks Safe Atlantic Flight From Newfoundland

A Billings, Montana aviator, Urban F F Diteman, attempts an ocean-spanning flight in a Barling N B 3 monoplane. He departed Newfoundland after a voyage past St Johns and Harbor Grace aiming for London, carrying notes and a goal to reach safety. His wife and two young sons await news as neighbors and telegrams pour in.

Peel Diteman Charles A. Lindbergh Paris Billings Mont U. S. Commerce Department Barling St. Johns Urban FF. Diteman Ment Newfoundland Grace Golden Hind Atlantic London Drake Elbett Tam

Man Killed As Gale Slams New York Area

One death and minor property damage reported as a gale swept New York and metropolitan area. Peter Coates, a coal truck driver from Passaic New Jersey, is identified as the deceased after a high power wire was uprooted and fell in East Rutherford New Jersey.

New York Peter Coates Passaic N. J Dbaspalu East Rutherford N. 2

Fall Bribe Trial Near Jury Deliberation

Washington Oct 23 Owen J Roberts opened final argument in the Fall bribery trial as the eight man by four woman jury faced strict courtroom surveillance. The jury arrived from hotel and was not allowed to leave the courthouse today. Defense has one hour to finish its final argument and Justice Hitz’s charge is not expected to take more than 30 minutes.

Washington, D Owen J. Roberts Albert B. Fall Callahan Wich Willam Hitz

Forty Five Firms Warned to Record Owners Names

About 45 Waterloo businesses were urged to file affidavits of ownership after letters from J B Jordan, secretary of the Waterloo Association of Credit Men, warning of penalties for operating under a trade name without compliance. The statute requires true owner names and business location on file with the county recorder, with separate filings for each sale. Noncompliance could make each owner liable for debts. one Waterloo firm has reportedly changed hands four times without an affidavit. Penalties include imprisonment and fines up to 395 per day of operation.

Waterloo J. B. Jordan Waterloo Association of Credit Men County Recorder Jordan Mable

Sunnyside Country Club Stockholders Meet Tomorrow

Sunnyside Country Club stockholders will elect three board governors at the annual meeting and smoker tomorrow at the clubhouse. Club secretary H. B. Crapper announces the event and reports on club activities will be presented.

Sunnyside Country Club The HH. B. Crapper Plub

Young's Farm Willed to La Porte Lodges

The will of Clarence V. Young of La Porte City directs cash bequests and a farm sale to fund equal division of the remainder between Lotus Lodge No. 105 I O O F and Travel Lodge No. 216 A F & A M. W M Blough is named to convert the farm to cash and carry out the division.

Young's LA Porte Lodges Clarence V. Young la Porte City

Fire Alarm Sparks Smoke Then No Damage

At 12 35 a m a fire alarm rang for a residence on Richstreet the furnace smoked causing no damage. The ad notes realter insurance and contact Herman C Miller by phone.

F. A. Viaat Richstreet Herman C. Miller

Propaganda Fund Query Ties Sugar Company to Duty Debate

The testimony centers on a propaganda fund tied to a sugar company and a 10 percent duty decision described as a decisive victory. Witness Walcher, a self described dollar a year man, recalls sourcing rates from finance committee members while Evanson is pressed for details. The committee questions cover duties on gypsum and the stance of the Connecticut Manufacturers Association.

Bingham Watchet Ostaway Department of Commerce Finance Committee Walcher Walsh Evanson Mr. Evanson Caraway Sail Connecticut Manufacturers Association Hyanson

Storm Sweeping Midwest Claims Toll of 5 Killed

A Midwest storm has caused five fatalities as it traverses Kansas and Nebraska. Extreme heat continues on the West Coast with San Francisco recording its hottest October day in 12 years. Snow hits Waterloo with up to 1.6 inches by noon, while motorists face freezing temps and scarce anti-freeze. Rail service remains mostly on schedule despite weather impact.

Kansas Nebraska Pacific Coast Desert California San Francisco Mercury Seattle Chicago Great Western

Hopka Fined on Liquor Charge in District Court

Oscar Hopka of 228 Vine Street was fined 200 with costs 655.75 by Judge George J Wood in district court after pleading guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. The charge stems from a county attorney's information. Clemenceau improves. Paris reports continued improvement in Georges Clemenceau's condition after a heart attack. Visitors from Hast Mr and Mrs A V Fowler Brock Park NY are guests at Mrs Fowler's home. Frank J Fowler 6 342 Villa Vista Avenue.

Oscar Hopka Vine Street George J. Wood Clemenceau Paris M. Georges Clemencea France Hast Mia A. V. Fowler Brockpark N.Y

Pantages Denies Girl Story In Attack Trial

In Los Angeles the defense of Alexander Pantages rested after detailing his version of the alleged attack on Eunice Pringle. Prosecutors prepared for further cross examination as Pantages denied the charges as a frame up and disputed the room and key evidence.

Los Angeles Cal Alexander Pantages Eunice Pringle Baron Fitts Pantages Ha Ias

Boone Card Delayed 16 Years Reaches Sac City

A postcard mailed July 4 1913 from Boone to Miss Anna Klinger arrives in Sac City after 18 years of unknown delay. The note travels via Baltimore addressed to Mrs. John Prendergast and passes through Fands. Building permits list garage and remodeling work by J Verbeck Eugene Oesterle and others. A fatal auto accident near Elkader claims 66 year old Adeline Kohler Schreiner.

Boone Sac City John Prendergast Mike Newgiry Baltimore Anna Klinger Fands Burt Elkader Here Adeline Kohler Schreiner Dubuque

Temperatures and Snowfall Report

Maximum Tuesday and minimum Tuesday night data show temperatures, with readings at 7 am and 11 am on Wednesday. Snowfall reported up to 7 am today amounts to 1 inch.

Waves Wash Two Navy Men to Death

During maneuvers off Hampton Roads Virginia two navy men died after being swept from ship decks. Lieutenant Edwin N Brant of Norristown Pennsylvania and electrician John Michael Welch of Newburyport Maine were lost as high winds and heavy seas hindered rescue efforts aboard the Marblehead and Florida.

Washington, D Navy Hampton Roads Navy Department Edwin N. Brant Helen R. Brant Norristown Florida John Michael Welch Newburyport

Autos Pay Nearly 12 Millions to State

Iowa motor vehicle registration this year produced revenue of 11 778 304 78 dollars, an increase of over 1 million from last year. Roy B Gault, superintendent of vehicle registration, said motor license fees, aside from about 700 000 dollars for collection costs, go to the state primary road funds.

Des Moines Iowa Roy B. Gault Office Secretary of State

Snowstorm Forces Convicts to Rest at Joliet Penitentiary

In Joliet Illinois a severe snowstorm halts work at the state penitentiary as Warden H Hill reports convicts taking a rest and fearing escapes from the quarry while guards monitor heavy snowfall.

Joliet H. ©. Hill State Penitentiary

Iowa Baptists Open State Convention in Davenport

Delegates from Iowa Baptist churches gathered in Davenport for the annual state convention with pastors opening the meeting last night and continuing today. The convention will close on Sunday.

Davenport Conference of Iowa Baptist Churches

Ferguson May Run Again in Texas Governor Race

Austin Texas October 23 U P reports that Ma Ferguson the first woman elected governor may again be a candidate. Her husband former Gov J E Ferguson says either he or Mrs Ferguson will enter the race next year with friends quoted as favoring a run.

Austin Tex U.P

Iowans Reach Thirty Third Degree of Masonry

Elections to the thirty third degree Masonry included Charles W. Dombsack Claude Fisher Lyman D. Guest William D. Jamieson Charles H. Leigh Louis H. Nelson William A. Westfall Mason Guy and Hardy L. Wood from Des Moines Burlington Davenport Shenandoah Clinton and Sioux City. A separate item notes Virgil Smith severely injuring his hand at a corn husker and another reports a child killed after a gravel truck collision. Additional notes cover visits by Mrs. W G Walker of Arapahoe to relatives in Cedar Rapids and Elkader obituaries include Joseph Assutt and Lavain Patrilla. Marriage licenses issued to Earl Leird and Marion Gertrude Esmoil.

Washington, D. GC Charles W. Dombsack Claude Fisher Des Moines Lyman D. Guest Burlington William D. Jamieson Shenandoah Charles H. Leigh Davenport Louis H. Nelson Clinton William A. Westfall Mason Guy Hardy L. Wood Sioux City

Hand Car Repairman Wins First Prize at Bridge Tourney

Fred L Fottette head car repairman in the Illinois Central shops won the grand prize at a railway bridge players tournament in Waterloo open to railroad workers. Thirty six players competed as IC lines dominated prizes over Rock Island and others. King Beal oversaw the event with a second contest planned for November.

Fred L. Fottette Sumner Street Unois Waterloo Ilinois Central Road Rock Island Cedar Falls & Northern Chicago Great Western King E. Beal I. 0 Assisant Division

Posse Chases Slayer Near Elkview After Fatal Shooting

A hastily organized posse hunted the Elkview hills for Tom Cart Elkview said to have shot and killed his sweetheart Lena Martion at her home and ended his own life. In Muscatine Iowa 75 year old Ealum Wilson reportedly killed himself due to ill health.

Charleston W. Va Elkview Tom Cart Lena Martion Muscatine U.R Ealum Wilson

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