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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1929

Page

1

Soviet Denies Mantell Theft Claims in Manchuria

Moscow rejects J J Mantell’s charge that the Russian administration in Manchuria stole millions from the Chinese Eastern railway. Litvinoff and Chirkin counter that Mantell’s allegations are imperialist propaganda and blame Nanking for delaying peace talks. The commissar cites profits, worker conditions, and alleged executions to defend Soviet actions.

Moscow U.P J. J. Mantell Manchuria Chinese Eastern Railway Mantels Mukden United Press Maxhmn Litvyinof Litvinoff Nanking China Ching Soviet Union Lit Mantell Geneva League of Nations

Air Search Sights Four Men in Desert Plane Hunt

A surveyor saw a plane between Houck Aziz and Menuento New Mexico as search teams scour the Black Rock Wash area for a missing airliner. A $5000 reward from TAT Company spurs efforts after Fort Defiance sighting north of Zuni Pueblo. Pilot J B Stowe reportedly diverted north then south due to a severe storm along the route.

Houck, Aziz Menuento N. M Black Rock Wash T. A. T. Company San Pranesco Fort Defisnee Zuni Pueblo J. B. Stowe Plang

Telluride Banker Sought to Solve $500 000 Mystery

A $500000 banking fraud involved telegraphic orders, cashier’s checks on the Bank of Telluride, and forged drafts. C D Wag gon er and a New York link prompted police and bankers to seek the impostor while Denver and New York banks repudiated the fraudulent transfers. The Bank of Telluride remained solvent despite mining declines as investigators pursued clues and the motive behind the scheme.

Bank of Telluride C.D. Wag- Boner Chase National Bank American Bankers’ Association Se New York C. E. Downtawn Bank of ‘Telluride Bays Ma Denver

Denver Clearing House gift ties Telluride bank swindle

A Denver Clearing House gift of 500000 was reported in connection with a $500000 swindle centered on the Bank of Telluride. President C D Waggoner is sought by police. a Telleride bank closure followed as officials brace for losses. Waggoner’s son Delos denied knowing his father’s whereabouts. Waggoner had recently traveled from Denver to New York seeking funds. impersonation schemes were alleged. Grafton banker Thomas Burke saw Waggoner with his wife. destination unknown.

Waggoner Denver Clearing House Association Telluride Denver Delos Waggoner Galo Iu.rl Bank of Telluride C. D. Waggoner New York State Banking Commission Nebraska Grafton Neb O. D. Waggoner Calo New York City Thomas Burke Associated Press Burke Colorado

Man entombed by cave in pleads for rescuers to hurry

A cave in trapped a man and an Ottumwa contractor joined volunteers at the scene. Sand and debris blocked the shaft making rescue difficult while rescuers heard the man’s voice through the rocks. The victim, a priest from Ottumwa, has two sisters and a brother waited at the site.

Priest Ottumwa Acicent Sarkmer Otuimwa Eliza Kirk Martha Kirrwin Arthur Sigourney

Tripoli Extends Power Franchise by 118 to 11 Vote

In Tripoli Ta on September 6 Central Town Power and Light Co. saw its franchise extension approved 118 to 11 in a special election. Other items include building permits for Nichols Bennett Dow Peverill and Peterson, and marriage licenses for Miller Roberts Yonda Charveny and Charveny.

Tripoli James E. Nichols Lafayette Iite H. A. Bennett Harrison Nelle Dow Bayard Ay OW. Peverill Third Norton W. A. Peterson Conger

Temperatures Briefed For Thursday Friday Schedule

The report lists temperatures with a maximum of 73 on Thursday and a minimum overnight. Friday forecasts show a 7 am reading and a 2 pm value around noon to early afternoon. The fragment includes odd letters and misaligned times but indicates a short temperature outlook for the period.

Zeppelin Fleet Aims Transatlantic Route 1931 Plans

Friedrichshafen Germany Sept 6 Dr Hugo Eckener reports nearing success in talks with American financiers to form a trans Atlantic Zeppelin company new service to begin in 1931 Graf Zeppelin to join the route Eckener plans single Germany to New York line with Berlin as future European base Capt Ernst Lehmann says no Germany Tokyo service now and outlines possible Europe to South America and later Americas links Eckener to sail for Germany tomorrow to continue financing talks with Lehmann Brothers and Grayson Murphy Co

Friedrichshafen Germany URI Hugo Eckener Coritar Zeppelin Eckener United States Graf Zeppelin Lakehurst Graf Mayor Servie New York Graf Wlso Ernst Lehmann United Press Zeppelin Company Tokio Ministry of Transportation Japan Zeppelin Works Lehmann Thelne Capt. Lehmann Europe South America Berlin Altho

Flier Killed When Plane Breaks Up Over Los Angeles

A racing plane fell apart during a speed dash from Los Angeles to Wilmington. The flier, Gale, was killed instantly as debris caused the wing to fail and the craft to dive earthward. Debris, propeller parts and wing struts were scattered in the crash. May Barnes, an Irving public school instructor, was reported improving after an operation at Presbyterian hospital. Other local patients, Leo L Wilson and Clarence S Miller, were also noted as improving or released from nearby hospitals.

Los Angeles Ren Gale Mines Field Wilmington Gale May Barnes Grant Avenue Irving Public School Presbyterian Hospital

Deaths and Funerals in Area Obituaries Notice

Mrs Flora Burling 76 dies at home. funeral at Kearns chapel with Deborah Society attendance and later service in Postville Memorial Park. Infant Donald Vincent Schlosser dies at 2 a.m. pneumonia. services at St Marys Eagle Center. Committal for Mrs Mary Blant after June 1 death. burial Memorial Park. Mrs I M Kennett dies in Wichita auto crash. funeral at O Keefe Towne chapel. Burial at Fairview.

Flora Burling Flore Burling Wellington Street Kearns J. Arthur Young First Wi. E. Church Deborah Society First M. EB. Church Postville Donald Schlosser Donald Vincent Schlosser Louis Schlosser Thompson Avenue East Gt. Mary's Mbt Carmel Catholic Church Eagle Center E. J. Bendlage Pasar oMeclaterd Mary Riant Mary Blant O'Keefe & Towne Lew C.J . Harris Central Christian Secturess Memorial Park Cemetery Mts M. Kennett M. Kennet Wichita Kan Delack O'Keefe Towne Chapel Warren L. Sleeves Pairview

County to Sell $100000 Bonds for Cedar Falls Road paving

County Treasurer Ed Madigan will offer for sale $100000 in paying road bonds at 102.2 with bidding Saturday Sept 28 in the county board room. Proceeds finance paving of west Cedar Falls road part of U S No 218. No interest rate disclosed. Previous sale: $220000 paving No 59 north sold to Davenport firms with par plus premium of 261. These issues are within a $1000000 total authorized by vote May 31.

Ed Madigan Cedar Falls U. S Madigan Davenport

Ex Iowa carnival agent arrested in 12 year old girl's slaying

Davenport police say Flack Cassin, 55, a former carnival agent, was arrested in St. Cloud Minnesota on Sept 6 as a suspect in the Aug 3 Minneapolis murder of 12 year old Dorothy Aune. The arrest followed a decoy letter sent to Cassin via general delivery. Detective Kinney of Davenport and Detective Smith of Minneapolis coordinated the case.

A. J. Smith Minneapolis Davenport Cassin Smith

Street Light Objection Petition Filed In Court

Donovan Construction of St. Paul and Waterloo Realty sue Waterloo city seeking injunction against entering a contract with W. W. Sweetman for street light installation in Waterloo business district and a writ of mandamus to compel letting the contract to Donovan. Original notice served on Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts. Pickett Swisher & Farwell represent plaintiffs.

Donovan Construction Company St. Paul, Minn Waterloo Realty Company City of Waterloo W. Sweetman Company Anandamus Donovan Company Glenn A. Tibbitts Pickett, Swisher & Farwell

Waterloo Chamber Mulls Calendar Reform Referendum

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce directors will vote on a calendar reform referendum conducted by the U S Chamber of Commerce among its more than 1 600 member organizations. A national committee favors a 12 or 13 month plan with equal quarters though no specific scheme is chosen. Minority members oppose change citing religious and practical disruption.

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce GC. A. Hanson United’ States Chamber of Commerce The National Chamber

Settlement Reached in New Orleans Trolley Strike

An agreement for settlement of the New Orleans trolley strike has been reached and must be ratified in New Orleans by the workers involved. Old employees will be rehired by seniority and a compromise plan on world domination will be enacted. The settlement came after talks between union and company officials, with credit given to Rev. John A. Ryan for unofficially aiding the effort.

New York New Orleans John A. Ryan Catholic University of Washington

Wartey Opens Furniture Store on Bluff Street

Wartey, proprietor of a wallpaper print and glass shop at 424 Fourth Street West, opened a furniture store on Bluff Street occupying three floors. Souvenirs are being distributed to visitors today and tomorrow.

T. Wartey Fourth Street West Sil Blue Street

Senate Debates Administration Bill as Recess Nears

Democrats and Republican independents reorganize to oppose the administration group in a split over the bill. Senator Robinson argues merits before recommitment, while Senator Borah cites a bipartisan procedure agreement. Senator Simmons seeks tax records on profits and losses affecting Lari.

Buha -Associated Press Senate Taursday Robinson Arkansas Borah Idaho Glass Virginia Agriculture Committee Federal Farm Board

Johnston Willing Lead Veterans in Amateur Tourney

Pebble Beach Calif Sept 6 Johnstone Willing of Portland Ore led H Chandler Egan of Oregon at the National Amateur golf championship semifinal with a strong start and commanding front nine. Willing opened with a 36 for the front nine while Egan needed 42. Harrison R Johnston of St Paul led Francis Culmet of Boston by four holes at the ninth.

Pebble Beach Cal O.F. Willing Portland Ore H. Chandler Egan Willing Egan Harrison R. Johnston St. Paul Francis Culmet Boston

Postal receipts rise in August across 50 cities

Postal receipts in August at 50 cities totaled 29,251,268 dollars, up 4.65 percent from a year earlier, reflecting broad business gains. Leading increases were Denver 22.05 percent, Jersey City 20.30 percent, New Haven 10.80 percent, and Dayton 16.22 percent.

Washington D. C Post Office Department Denver Jersey City WN J New Haven Conn Dayton

Two Waterloo Residents File Bankruptcy Petitions

Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed today in Waterloo before federal referee J. E. Jordan. Ernest R. Bowser lists $1422 in debts largely for medical services and merchandise with $4501 equity in real estate and $300 in household goods. Anna Boyer reports $100 in debts and $436.20 in assets with $2005 exempt.

Waterloo J. E.jordan Ernest R. Bowser Idaho Street Anna Boyer Grotery

Gratitude Fund Sends 16-Year-Old to College in Nebraska

The state grants a 3000 dollar gratitude fund to Ray Blunt a 16-year-old freshman who will enter the University of Nebraska this fall born after his father Ray Blunt was killed during a 1912 prison break. The fund aided his schooling from eighth grade through high school as he prepared for engineering studies.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Ray Blunt Springfield Young Blunt Biizzard Hiarch 14 Charles Taylor Shorty Gray John Dowd Charles Merley James Delanunty Wagner Usher E. Cy. Heisman Murdock Blunt Blimt Hyant

Property Owners Oppose Lakes Link Spit Lake Spillway Plan

In Spirit Lake Iowa on September 6 property owners condemned a proposed 60 foot spillway linking Spirit Lake and Bast Lake. A public meeting with the conservation board drew about 20 critics who drafted and passed a resolution opposing the project. Chairman W B Saunders led the board to prepare a private recommendation for Governor John Hammill.

Spit’ Lake Spirit Lake Bast Lake Oktober Tae Board of Conservation W. BE. G. Saunders John Hammill

Balloonist Burned In Balloon Fire Near Bay City

Balloonist Arthur Winterringer 30 was hospitalized with serious burns after a blaze in his ascent balloon. He leaped with a parachute but the burning craft fell on him before he could escape.

Sioux City Arthur Winterringer Winterringer

Encephalitis Cited in Sudden Iowa City Death

Coroner George E. Maresh ruled Eloise Workman aged 18 died from encephalitis. The death, occurred Wednesday, followed sudden and mysterious circum stances that prompted an autopsy to determine the cause.

Iowacity U.p George E. Maresh Eloise Workman Miss Workman

Superintendent Ash ton Faces Pending Charges After Resignation Request

In Whiting on September 6 Pi-W. P. Ashton deposed as superintendent by the school board in favor of L. L. Fowler, awaiting specific charges filed by the board for requesting his resignation. Ashton’s attorney J. A. Prichard appealed to County Superintendent Ruth Ordway. Fowler has not yet assumed duties while Ashton remains in charge.

Whiting W. P. Ashton L. L. Fowler Ruth Ordway Ashton J. A. Prichard Fowler

Rise of Advertising Women Noted in New York History

A New York Sun story notes the League of Advertising Women of New York grown to 178 members, one of many U S groups, with delegates traveling to the Berlin International Advertising Association convention. It highlights rising salaries, travel perks, and the prominence of women in the field.

New York New York City New York Sun League of Advertising Women of United States International Advertising Association Berlin St. Louis Milwaukee Providence R. 1 Cleveland Toledo Grand Rapids Baltimore Chicago Portland Ore Sen Women’s Federation Water England Woonen Christine Fredericks Marion Jean Lyon London Hazel Ludwig Nis Germany France Dorothy Dignam

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