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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

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Straton, militant Baptist minister, dies after nervous breakdown

Dr. Charles Lee Straton, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in New York, famed for militant fundamentalist campaigns against modernism and evolution, suffered a nervous breakdown and died after a period in sanitarium care. He opposed Darwinism in public schools and supported controversial figures like William Jennings Bryant andScopes trial. survived by wife Georgia and four sons.

Nis Calgary Baptist Church New York Jash Aled. Eb, Smith South Dey Straton William Jennings’. Bryant Dayton Straton Calvary Baptist Churish New - York City Alte Chiurch Charles FP. Potter Ride Unitarian Church Nrt Bis’ ‘Pentecostal Heathan American Association For the Advancement of Atheism University of Onigago Boston School of Oratory Sh Tele College Alton Chicago Ballivors Norfolk Wenl Baylor University Strater Mra Georgia Hillyer Rey, Hillyer John Charles Warren B George Dougiss

Lake steamer Hypatia founders off Cape Town

Ten to fifteen dead and sixty six saved when the Lake steamer Hypatia ran ashore on Robben island rocks in Table Bay harbor. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Cape Town says the vessel is likely a total loss. The ship was en route from Cape Town to New York with freight.

Grundy urges eastern states to run government in Senate fight

Senator Grundy contends the current system unfairly benefits smaller states in the Senate. He cites Arkansas, Idaho, Georgia, Mississippi and the Dakotas amid questions on constitutional representation and who should decide representation by wealth and tax burden.

Arkansas Idaho Georgia Mississppi Dakotas Borah Tolano Caraway Bre Grundy Senate A. Grundy Pennnsylvania New York Wawlld Jer Pennsylvania

Senate mourns Senator Burton with funeral arrangements

The senate adopted a resolution of profound sorrow for the death of Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio and adjourned briefly. A funeral service was set for tomorrow in the senate chamber at 2 20 p.m. with a 19 member committee to supervise and accompany the body to Cleveland for burial Thursday. President Hoover plans to attend the public funeral in Washington.

Washington Orb Senate Theodore E. Burton Ohio Cleveland White House Hoover

New Grain Co Operates to Manage Farmer Files Papers

A new corporation to handle grain marketing has filed papers. It aims to extend cooperative grain marketing into domestic and export markets with 600 million bushels yearly, led by a general manager acceptable to the farm board. The group is backed by 36 farmer owned associations and carries authorized capital of 10 million dollars with no patronage dividends until total capital and surplus reach 20 million.

Fanner JoWan Sydney J. Cattington Stanhope, Is

Former Waterloo Lawyer Hanson Dies by Suicide

Waterloo visitors hear of the death of Harry Hanson former prominent Waterloo lawyer and Los Angeles practitioner he shot himself after a nervous breakdown and brood over his son in law’s death. Hanson a 1837 liberal arts graduate of Iowa State University was an orator and debater in college. He married Mary Melley and moved to Los Angeles in 1902 where he practiced with John E. Heath.

Waterloo Iowa City Harry Hanson Los Angeles Hanson Iowa State University J. D. Ligring Ianson J. G. McAlvin Park Avenue West Zetagathian Literary Society Liffring Ciivarsity Mary Melley John £. S. Heath

Weather Brief for Monday to Tuesday

Readable forecast shows Monday temperatures reaching a high near 40 with Monday night dipping to around 2. Tuesday’s high near 4 and rain expected before 7 am. Rainfall totals up to 2 units by 7 am are noted.

Tuesaday Tam

Body of Senator Burton to Lie in State in Capital

Washington mourns Senator Theodore E. Burton 77 Ohio longtime public servant dies after months of illness President Hoover notified his condition Burial planned in Cleveland funeral will be at Capitol for public services Burton advocated peace antiwar efforts and naval arms restraint and helped shape Kellogg Briand pact legacy centers on international cooperation with London talks upcoming in January

Senator Burton Washington, D.C National Capital Theodore E. Burton Ohio Cleveland Congress Senate Chamber Capitol Burton William FP McDowell Methodist Epiiscopal Church Hopublian House Senate Warren G. Harding London

Moran Gang Alleged Racket Suspect Jailed In Chicago Case

Harry Kelly alias Fat Kelstraus, linked to Moran's gang, sits in county jail amid a weaving tale of forged pay checks and attach ment suits. He denies gun use, cites long rap sheet, and jokes about life in the big house as authorities press charges tied to stolen car and gambit of a Chicago crime scene.

Harry Kelly Fat Kelstraus A. W. Taylor Kangas’ City Chicago Waterlon Bugs Moran Kelly Moran Gang Mioe

Belongings of Mrs OToole Sold at Courthouse Auction

Belongings of Mrs Inex Ma de OToole, an embezzler serving a five year term, were auctioned at the courthouse. Items included a cedar chest and a barrel of dishes. Proceeds go toward a judgment held by Royal Telemnity company. An automobile and a diamond ring were to be sold later. a fur coat to follow soon.

Inex O'Toole Women's Penitentiary Une Royal Telemnity Company Harry Trotmanhauser

Stocks Rally After Market Crash Sparks Margin Change

New York stocks opened with a sharp rally following a wild crash. J. P. Morgan & Co reported that major banks plan to require only 26 percent margins on street demand loans, reducing previous 60 percent margins. Travelers described Americans rushing home from Europe to salvage fortune, with brokers and consular offices strained as some investors faced large losses.

PAQE N. J Qen Elec West Elek New York INSI J. P. Morgan & Co. National City. Bank First National Bank Chase National Bank Bankers Trust Company Equitable Trust Company New ‘York ‘Trust Company Irving Trust Company Bank of America Paris Stack Exchange United States Americana

Rock Island Tracks May Be Raised to Fight Flood

The city contemplates raising railroad tracks along Fourth Street west between Cedar Street and the Cedar River to reduce flood risk. A quitclaim deed settles property lines with the mill race corner, and the city relinquishes claims to remaining mill and Y properties. The west school board requests stop signs at Fifth and Locust and Fifth and Western near West High during school hours.

PACE Fourth Street Cedar Street Cedar River Fourth Cedar Streets Y” and Mill Company West School Board Fifth Loouat Streets Fifth Street Western Avenue West High School Carleton Sirs Ricker Avenue Webster Street Tarn Street Ankeny Street Ben G. Howrey Myron Arbuckle Commercial Street 5. A. Dudley Dudley EB. EB. Peek

Suit Against City for Injury Damages Is in Jury's Hands

Mrs Laura Wallace sues the city for 6000 claiming negligence at a street crossing where she fractured her hip after a Feb 23 fall on rough snow and ice. The city contends it acted to remove the hazard. jury deliberations were underway at 11 35 am.

R. W. Hisner Laura Wallace

Pyre Alarme At Eastmend Benner Tea Company

Advertisement notes a small fire alarm at Eastmend Benner Tea Company at 21 Lafayette due to an overflowing burner. Damages are listed as none and the ad urges buyers to insure.

Eastmend Benner Tea Company Lafayetts

Fate of Western Air Express liner lost in storm

Albuquerque, Oct 29 A Western Air Express tri motor missing since yesterday is feared lost in a Rocky Mountain storm. Five aboard included Dr. A W Ward and pilot James E Doles. Night search plans cover Navajo Indian Reservation and eastern New Mexico as officials hope the crew found emergency landings.

Albuquerque N. M Continental Divide Western Air Express Navajo, Ariz Rocky Mountains Kingman Ariz Esteroy Mountain Me Navajo Pinto, Ariz Santa Fe Railroad Plang Wrs Alhambra Los Angeles Kansas City A. W. Ward San Francisco Mount Vernon N.Y Ames E. Doles f ' “ Allan+O. Barrie Burbank Cal Britton Doles Thero Arizona-New Mexico Winer Transcontinental Air Transport New Mount Taylor New Mexico Yalis Plaines Denver Rocky Mountain All -Aly Cheyenne Mall Tran Western Air el Paso Tex Colorado Springs Prairie Grants N.M Jock Coyne Valencia County

Deaths in Waterloo Area Mrs Chapman Spaulding Maxwell Taylor

Mrs Mary M. Chapman 87 dies after two years bedfast from a hip fracture at son C F Chapman's home. Surviving son, 11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mrs Marvin Spaulding 79 of West Union dies after brief illness. funeral plans pending. Charles Dan Maxwell 31 dies in local hospital. funeral Wednesday in Kistner chapel. Mrs LeVert Taylor dies at home in Casnhheer Heights. funeral Wednesday in O Keefe Towne chapel.

J. E. Chapman Mary M. Chapman Isaac EB. Chapman C. F. Chapman Lafayette Street First Baptist Church Ife Mrs. Chapman Canada Waterloo Spaulding Marvin Spaulding West Union Charles Patterson St. Paul Harry Patterson Minneapolis Charles Harry Fronm Spauld- Ing Charles Dan Maxwell Onarlea Dan Maxwell Seventh ‘Street West Kistner Chapel C. Lee Kennigg Fliat Bapstchurch Elmwood Maxwell Decatur County Iowa

Elmer Kane Aviator Known for Waterloo Feats Dies in Chicago

Obituary notes Elmer Kane once of Waterloo a daredevil pilot famed for barnstorming in obsolete planes. Kane died after a fire involving a wrecked craft in Chicago with a checkered past including bombing cases tied to the Birger road house and Sheltons gang feud.

Elmer . Kane Waterloo Cherokee Kane West Sixty-third Street Chicago Elmer Kane Waterloo Fields Keane Atro Birger Herrin Companion Bhelton Boys Kane Perforce Joe Adams West City Kate Adams

Suit Filed to Eject Furgeron From Home

A municipal court action was filed yesterday by a Rose Hill Home Owners Protective Association committee through attorney EL H. Mecoy to remove Dr. L B Furgeron a Negro physician from his residence at 705 Beech Street. The suit notes a restriction contract governing occupancy.

L. B. Furgerson Beech Street Rose Hill

Knights of Pythias District Convention in Hampton

About 200 Knights of Pythias from the district were due in Hampton Virginia on October 28 for a convention focusing on business and ritualistic work. Weather was not expected to disrupt travel as road conditions were reported okay.

Rosa Hill Addition George FF McCleery Ferguson Eign Purgerson Pytmyan Knights Hampton Knights of Pythias

Bank Robbery By Bandits Hits Milwaukee Vault

Three masked bandits forced bank staff into a vault at Columbia Savings in Milwaukee on October 29 and escaped with about 4,500 in currency. They overlooked 15,000 left in a box in a teller’s booth.

Milwaukee Wis Columbia Savings Bank

Vicks Vapor Rub Why Mothers Prefer External Cold Treating

Rising shift to external treatments for colds makes Vicks popular among mothers and adults. The product works through skin to release medicated vapors, easing breathing by loosening phlegm, with global reach and rising yearly jar usage figures.

Vicks

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