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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1929

Page

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Farm bloc stalls plan in tariff fight

Washington dispatch reports the bipartisan senate farm bloc cannot agree on strategy to oppose the 606 million dollar tariff bill. Leaders from Democrats and Republicans back various routes, including Thomas resolution and Borah recommitment, with delay likely until Monday. Senator Robinson returns to coordinate opposition.

Taut R. Mallon D. P Washington D. C Senate Farm Bloc Thomas Oklahoma Borah Idaho Republican Bloc Senate Finance Committee Chamber Joseph T. Robinson Robinson

Plane Searchers Fail to Locate City of San Francisco Crash

New Mexico and Navajo Nation volunteers joined a dawn search near Black Rock wash for the missing City of San Francisco flight. Officials said reports of finding the liner near Black Rock wash were unauthentic. thirteen aboard included five passengers and three crew.

Shepherd T.A. T Hvman Black Rock Wash Gallup Zrmi Hational Forest Old Deflante San Francisco Albuquerque N. M Black Rockwash Gelsls Los Angeles Winslow Ariz Clovis William HH Beers New York Harris Livermore Boston M. M. Campbell Cincinnati A. B. McGaffey Genorge B. Raymond Glendale Cal J. B. Stowe Long Beach A. E. Dietel New Braunfels Tex. c F. Canfield

Waterloo Lions Welcome Regional Guests at Country Club

Waterloo Lions host Cedar Falls and La Porte City clubs at Sunnyside Country Club for the county picnic and golf tournament. Luncheon at 12:30 pm followed greetings from Wa terloo Lions president Rath. Mrs Hoffman and Mrs Shores entertained with music while Gelt provided impromptu matches and entertainment.

Waterloo Lions Club Cedar Falls la Porte City Sunnyside Country Club Rath The Waterloo Lions A. A. Hoffman Forrest Shores

Orange and Black to Appear Sept 13

The East High School student paper Orange and Black will publish its first issue Friday September 13 under Miss Catherine Leytze who will supervise. It will feature a list of new students including out of town enrollees, a roundup of East Junior High students, football plans for September 21 against East Des Moines, and the game schedule. Leytze, in her first Waterloo year, previously taught in Lowell Massachusetts and hails from Independence Iowa.

East High School Catherine Leytze Wilbesa East Junior High East Des Moines

Italian Fliers Struggle in Schneider Cup Trial Flight

Italian seaplane Macehi 52, flown by Major Bernardi, sustained a damaged float during a test flight at Calshot. The craft listed to starboard after landing, though the pilot escaped unharmed. Speed boats assisted to prevent sinking.

Calshot Eng Simen Macehi Bernardi Warrant Tomimsa Dal-Molin

Young Mother Rides Freight with Babe to Memphis

Mrs Beatrice Henson Whaten 28 arrived in Memphis from Kansas City with a two year old held in her arms after a 40 mile freight ride. Police found them in an empty light car with R H Swaney 38 who she said left her husband unable to provide. They were jailed pending word from Kansas City.

Memphis Tern U.p Kansas City Beatrice Henson Whaten R. H. Swaney

Deaths Mrs Flora Burling in Waterloo area funeral planned

Mrs Flora Burling widow of Frederick S Burling died at 6 10 am at her home 607 Wellington court age 79 Born Flora Ketchum in Chicago June 6 1850 Married June 10 1874 In Fryette county to Frederick Burling attorney who died July 21 1920 She had lived in Waterloo eight years with daughters Mrs F L Marquis and Genevieve Surviving two daughters two sons Charles G Burling and W H Burling Six grandchildren active in church women’s groups Funeral arrangements pending at Kearns mortuary The body of Mrs I M Bennett killed in Wichita auto crash to arrive in Waterloo Friday prior to services

Flora Burling Frederick S. Burling Fayette County Wellington Court Flora Ketchum Edmund Ketchum Chicago Fryette County Frederick Burling Fosteille Lfe Waterloo F. L. Marqilis Seventh Street West Genevieve Charles G. Burling Clarksville Ww. H Ketchum Willard Hall Kearns Mortary

Miller tells of wreck of racing plane in storm

Ward Miller, 25, an airplane mechanic, recounts surviving the fall of Major John Wood’s racing plane during a nonstop Los Angeles to Cleveland race. The ship spun from 15 000 to 19 000 feet in a storm, Miller was ejected, opened his parachute, and landed near Needles California bruised with limited use of one arm. He walked to Needles, slept in a shack, and was later picked up by motorists.

Los Angeles Ward Miller John Wood Needles Cal Miller Wood Cleveland Adleap Flute Springs

Iowa Council set to name Williams board chairman

Iowa City Sept. 5 The University of Iowa athletic council will meet next Tuesday to name an assistant football coach. Dean Williams of the College of Engineering will become chairman and E H Latter of athletics is expected to be secretary. The reshuffle strengthens faculty control of athletics as Iowa seeks reintegration with the Western conference. Two candidates for assistant coach are Al Gowan and John Van Liew.

Iowa Guy University of Iowa Athletic Council C. ©. Willams College of Engineering E. H. Latter Paul ©. Belling Athletic Council Iowa Dean Williams Board of Control University of Sinais University of Kansas Lauer R. A. Kuever al Gowan Des Moines University John van Liew Knox College

Denverers Brave Freeze for Early September Style

Denver reports near freezing as tops and furs return to fashion. The coldest September 4 since 1889 referenced with 45 degrees noted. Marriage licenses issued to several residents of Dunkerton Waterloo Ames and others. Building permits include multiple structures in Berth Commercial area. A Centerville outing ends in tragedy with one dead and two injured from suspected food or water poisoning. Prohibition violations prompt revocation of licenses in Des Moines Des Moines area. Balanced Rock in Maquoketa to be fenced to prevent toppling from its base.

Denver Golo Deatie Centerville Leo Scott Rock Island Appanoose County Maquoketa State Board of Conservation

Weather Update: Warm Wednesday and Chance of Rain

Readable text notes temperatures with a high around 80 on Wednesday and a low possible Thursday morning. Mentions rain chances and drops of precipitation later in the day. Local forecast hints at unsettled conditions into Thursday afternoon.

Harrison to preside at breakfast during Industrial Leaders meeting

Tate J. Harrison head of the State Loan Company will preside as toast master at the breakfast opening the fifteenth annual convention of the American Industrial Leaders association in Philadelphia September 18 19 and 20. He has served as national treasurer for five years and will lead a Bellevue Stra tford hotel event planned as an innovation. Lawrence Iowa delegates and 4000 total delegates from 30 states are expected. Secretary James J. Davis and Congressman Louis T. McFadden are among speakers at the banquet September 19.

Tate J. Harrison State Loan Company Paramount Theatre American Industrial Leaders Association Philadelphia My. Harrison Waterloo Harrison Association Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Iowa James J. Davis Louis T. McFadden House Committee On Banking and Currency

Tolley and Willing Level After Nine Holes In National Amateur

Cyril Tolley the British champion and Dr C F Willing of Portland Ore were all square at the ninth hole in the National Amateur tour golf championship quarterfinals. Willing led briefly after winning three consecutive holes, but Tolley birdied the ninth to square. H Chandler Egan led Jess Sweetser at the turn as William Lawson Little Jr. challenged Francis Ouimet and George Voigt moved ahead of Harrison Johnston.

Pebble Beach Cal Cyril Tolley C. F. Willing Portland Ore Willing Tolley H. Chandler Egan Medford Jess Sweetser New York William Lawson Little, Jr San Francisco Francis Ouimet Boston Ouimet George Voigt Harrison RK Jimmy) Johnston St. Paul Voigt

Plans Bill to Guard Freedom of Press

In Washington plans to curb contempt of court power against the press. Senator Arthur E. Vandenberg sponsors a bill after the Cleveland Press sentence. He studies legal aspects and aims to introduce legislation in the next session opening December.

Washington D. C Congress United Press Cleveland Press Scripps-Howard Frederick Walther Court of Common Pleas Cuyahoga County Ohio Arthur E. Vandenberg Republican Michigan Vandenberg

Ibbillie and Lorraine Go Globe Trotting in Coaster Wagon

Police and residents searched Harrison Street for missing children Bille Kuempel and Lorraine Higgins. The pair, ages 3 and 4, were last seen this morning playing together and were found later that afternoon by Eugene Sullivan at Harrison Street.

Ibillie Lorraine Roy Harrison Street Bille Kuempel Lorraine Higgins Eugene Sullivan Bille Charles City F. J. Kann

Becker Colburn and Sarvay Families Reunion at Byrnes Park

A reunion for the Becker Colburn and Sarvay families will be held at Byrnes park next Saturday at noon. A picnic dinner is planned to honor Mr and Mrs Lotus Sarvay of 206 Randolph Street.

Will Itonor Saryways Becker Colburn Sarvay Byrnes Park Lotus Randolph Street

Permit Roads to Gut Grain Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission to the South Western railroads to reduce freight rates on grain and grain products from Kansas City to the Gulf of Mexico. Kansas City Southern had been cleared to cut seven cents per bushel on Aug. 15 and others may follow with the same reduction on one day's notice. Reductions from Omaha St Louis and other Kansas points to the gulf were denied at this time.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Southwestern Kansas City Gulf of Mexico Kansas City Southern Railroad Omaha St. Louis Gulf

Deed Transfers Hudson Property in Colonial Record

A warranty deed transfers two lots in Hudson from John G. Walter an heir of Inte Mar Boret Walter to Laura Wade Faulkner. Red tape and seal by M. K. Moorhead A S consular at Johannesburg Transvaal. Acknowledgement by Thomas Percy von Broembsen assistant magistrate Sel ukwe southern Rhodesia dated January 18 1929.

Hudson John G. Walter Selukwe Southern Rhodesia

Federal agents seize 175 bottles of Sargon in Cedar Rapids

Federal agents entered the Roatinson Brothers drug store in Cedar Rapids Iowa and seized 175 bottles of the patent medicine Sargon under a writ of monition. The action followed information from the U S department of agriculture showing the product lacked claimed ingredients and violated the pure food and drug act. No charges are filed against druggists or manufacturers at this time.

Cedar Rapids Roatinson Brothers United States Department of Agriculture

Ministers not putting gospel over in Ottumwa conference

Bishop F. D. Leete of Omaha opened the Town conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Ottumwa stating ministers must reach people with the gospel of Christ. He said the church’s main business is salvation and urged pastors to mind the Lord’s business.

Ottumwa F. D. Leete Omaha Methodist Episcopal Church

Chicago Hijackers Steal Load of Hogs

A truckload of hogs was hijacked by three robbers in Chicago. They forced the truck to the curb near a stockyard packing company. Two men held driver Frank Troney captive while the third fled with the vehicle. Troney was later freed and reported the crime.

Chicago Meds Frank Troney Troney

Upper Iowa conference committees meet at Grace M. E. Church

The Upper Iowa conference education and budget committees met at Grace M. E. Church for planning ahead of the annual conference in Dubuque October 18 to 21. Dr. J. Arthur Young presided as education chair, Rev. Clyde Baker headed the council, with Dr. H. Burgstahier and Dr. J. P. Van Horn among attendees. About 20 ministers were present.

Upper Iowa Council of Religious Education Grace M. EB Church For Tatbuque J. Arthur Young Clyde Baker Clear Lake H. 3. Burgstahier Gornell College J. P. van Horn St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Upper Town Conference

Fire Leaves About 1000 Homeless in Soraca Town

Vienna dispatch from Bucharest reports nearly 1,000 families left homeless as a fire destroyed most of the Bessarabian town of Soraca after the water supply failed.

Vienna U.R Bucharest Bessarabian Soraca

New Haven Study Grades everyday annoyances in 1900s psychology survey

A Rochester university professor summarizes a directory of 507 irritants from 21 000 reports on annoyances. Women show higher susceptibility across ages with peak irritation between 40 and 80, while men object to dancing with a fat person and mourning attire.

New Haven Conn iMte Congress Psychology Stale ‘University Hulsey Cason University of Rochester Oays Cason

World Court plan adopted as administration project

Elihu Root's formula for American adherence to the world court was formally adopted today. Secretary of State Stimson announced the Root formula meets senate objections and fully protects the United States against dangers anticipated by five reservations. Acceptance hinges on ratification by other court members and about a year is expected before submissions to the senate.

Washington, D. C Elihu Root State Stimson Senate United States

Lincoln board approves action against Tulsa fish officials

In Lincoln Nebraska on September 5 the state game and park board approved criminal proceedings against Martin and O'Brien Tulsa fish conservation director for taking crawload at perch from Nebraska waters two months earlier.

Lincoln Neb Martin & O'Brien Tulsa Fish Conservation Nebraska State Game and Park Board

Senate Tariff Bill Debate Delayed Amid Minority Protests

Senate action on the amended Republican tariff bill is postponed as Senator Simmons of the Democratic minority rails against the absence of a minority report. Senator Blaine proposes releasing corporation tax returns to lawmakers during pendency. Probes into Geneva conference shipbuilder activity and other nominations are noted along with divorce filings for several couples.

Associated Press Senate Simmons Blaine Wisconsin Congress South Carolina Blease Wi- Ham &. Shearer Geneva Hale Senate Naval Committee Farm Board Hoover McNary Senate Agriculture Committee

Illinois Central Weekly Crop Report Signals Bad Weather Effects

The Illinois Central Weekly crop report for the Town-Minnesota division notes a week ending Sept. 4 with average temperature 73.7 degrees, 5 degrees above normal, 83 percent sunshine. Corn is denting rapidly, roasting ears appear, and early fields are ripe. Drought harms corn on light ground, alfalfa and clover yields shorten, clover seed is poor, and heavy dairy feeding reduces pasture. Melons and grapes crop well. shipping conditions are poor and mismeasured moisture hurts sweet corn and tomatoes. Estimated yields given for oats, corn, hay, and other crops show declines from normal levels.

Tlinois Central Minnesota Minnesota Division

Chamber of Commerce Adds Agricultural Committee

Directors vote to form an agricultural committee at Hotel Russell Lamson to work with farmers on projects improving agriculture. A corn show may be sponsored. C D Allan, president, will name members soon. First full membership set for Sept 24.

Chamber of Commerce Russell-Lamson C. D. Allan Chamber

General Motors Buys Day-Fan Stock In Radio Push

General Motors has acquired more than 60 percent of the Day-Fan Electric company stock in Dayton. The remaining shares will be taken soon, enabling a radio division linked with GMAC for time payments through Selzer’s Furniture Store.

General Motors Dayton Selzer Commercial Street General Motors Acceptance Corporation

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