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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1929
Page
9
The market opened firm as confidence rose on a major banking deal rumored to backstop declines and President Hoover’s optimistic remarks on American business. Traders avoided short-covering chaos, while bankers vow restraint to prevent a sharp bull run and protect gains amid a turbulent financial scene.
Washington October 26 The Italian ambassador to the United States Giacomo de Marfino denies Harper's Magazine charges of a fascist invasion plan and Italianization efforts in the United States. Duffield alleged Italian schools military training for Italo Americans and taxes on bachelors, with consular influence in Yonkers and citizenship rights questioned. The piece links these claims to Mussolini’s policy of drawing war material from abroad.
An 11 year old student from West High died this morning from injuries suffered while playing for Old Rose and Black in a football game on October 18 against Washington High School in Cedar Rapids.
Camden Oct. 26 The Radio Corporation of America Westinghouse Electric Victor Talking Machine and General Electric have merged to produce and sell radio equipment. General James G Harbord announced the deal which becomes effective January 1 The central plant will be in Camden with general offices in New York E E Schumacher president of the Victor company will head the new organization.
Seven people were injured in Des Moines automobile accidents last night. James Gwynn, 23, operator of WHO radio, was seriously hurt after being caught between a garage door and the remote control truck on which he rode, with possible internal injuries.
Chicago October 26. Winnie Doody a gangster sentenced to the electric chair on charges of shooting and killing Police Chief Charles Levy of Berwyn was under heavy guard today after death threats. All state's witnesses in the trial were under guard to keep Doody’s friends from taking revenge.
Washington weather forecast for Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 predicts temperatures near normal across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains. Little precipitation is expected with generally calm conditions.
Paris reports Georges Clemenceau, the 88 year old wartime premier, nearing death from heart attacks and congestive illness. Despite weakness, he remains calm and determined to complete his memoirs before he dies, insisting he will not lay down his pen.
Eugene A. Ferguson 17 of 1118 Second Street West died at 6 30 p m from chest injuries and infection after being hurt playing for West High against Washington High at Cedar Rapids. Survived by parents Art and unknown mother, brother Russell, sister Jeune. Funeral Sunday at 3 p m at home and 3 30 at First Congregational Church with West High students and staff in attendance. Burial in Elmwood.
Joan La Coste, a female auto racer from Chicago, was found guilty of robbery by a jury. The verdict carried a prison term of one to 14 years. The jury recommended leniency and the judge, Judge Joseph David, granted a new trial and gave two weeks to file a motion for one. The bond was continued.
Davenport reports at a Baptist conference show a total church valuation of 450 million dollars. Dr. W. H. Bowler of New York presented the figures alongside other reports. A delegate noted 21 churches lost in the year while Iowa’s Baptist membership reached 49,046. The 1930 convention is slated for Mason City.
The Courier should be delivered before 5 39 o clock. If not received due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 38 p m.
Belgian journalist describes engagement as a love match between Humbert Prince of Piedmont and Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. He notes the queen and king supported happiness over throne, rails against past royal obstacles, and mentions Savoy recognition and Lateran treaties paving the way. Guards line streets and rail bridges to protect Humbert on his journey to Rome. Thirty anti fascists are detained.
Berlin reports that dowager Queen Marie of Roumania capitulated on a bid for a seat on the regency council to rule King Michael’s minority. After her Universal interview accusing Premier Manin of a “horse deal,” Hiotto, royal household minister, went to Bacine with an exile threat and cutoff of state income.
Weather summary reports warmer conditions with a freezing low in places like the northwest. Charles D. Reed, federal observer, notes no precipitation or frost last night. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Sunday with slightly warmer temps tonight followed by cooler air in the extreme northwest tomorrow.
Wisconsin cross country dominated Iowa in Madison finishing 15 to 49 as John Fallows won the four mile race in 21.07.4 keeping eight Badgers across the line before Iowa could tally points.
Washington reports reveal two Democratic colleagues accusing Hiram Bingham and colleagues of improper conduct in tariff hearings. Charles Evanson paid as secretary to the Connecticut Manufacturers Association and other lobbyists drew alleged illegal compensation. Senate urged a probe while Bingham remained silent as Caraway and Walsh pressed for enforcement.
In Menominee Michigan Oct 26 a query dominated local discussion. Did Urban F Otteman of Montana crash in Green Bay while en route from Newfoundland to London. Sightings described matching Otteman’s plan and two search planes were ordered to scan Lake Michigan for wreckage.
Four more bodies were found in a waterlogged iceboat off St Joseph Michigan bringing total recovered to nine from the ferry Milwaukee wreck. Coast Guardsmen searched for the remaining 42 crew members after the storm sank the car ferry on Tuesday. One sailor apparently died yesterday. others likely died two days earlier. The death toll estimate dropped from 57 to 52 as five crew were found alive at home.
Mrs Edith Strohn Copley of Los Angeles wife of Ira C Copley newspaper publisher died at St Agnes hospital Baltimore yesterday from blood poisoning triggered by a sinus operation performed October 17. She was accompanied at death by her husband and sister Mrs Eleanor McCauley. Copley published a chain of California papers and was a former congressman.
The Waterloo Evening Courrier offers 60 in prizes for letters up to 50 words proving belief in Santa Claus. First prize 25, second 15, third 10, fourth 5, five honorable mentions 1 each. Open to readers 12 and under. deadline midnight Tuesday Navy. Winners announced following Saturday May. Send letters to Santa Claus Editor The Waterloo Evening Courier.
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