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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1928

Page

12

Insurrection Rumors Fly Across Madrid Valencia and Barcelona

Reports from the Spanish crisis say generals former congress president and a Paris-based politician lead a bid against Primo de Rivera with thousands arrested. Rebels concentrate in Barcelona and Valencia while Madrid troops stay in barracks as the movement unravels within 24 hours.

Crasis Congress Paris Primo Tic Rivera Ars Madrid Barcelona Valenyeia

Motorist indicted in fatal Atlantic crash

Walter Kelly of Atlantic has been indicted for manslaughter in Cor-Tol for the death of Frank Tracey after Kelly rode in a car that crashed into a phone booth two weeks earlier.

Atlantic Walter Kelly Cor- Toh Frank Tracey Kelly

Southern Democrats Confident in Solid South for Smith

Washington reports Democratic leaders see the South remaining solid for Smith and Robinson as the 1936 campaign enters its decisive phase. They note Dixie electoral votes will stay with the Houston ticket, while southern papers largely back the ticket and seek to mobilize a large Democratic turnout.

Smuth Dallas Oklahoma Simmons Washington Gav. Smith Frederic William Wise D. C South North Carolina Smith Dixie Belter Heflin Alabama Congress Hugo Black Robinson Bibb Graves Texas Earle B. “Mayfield Tom Connally Morris Sheppard Walter F. George Georgia Houston Hoover Democrats Tennessee Chattanooga News George P Milton McAdoo Oklahoman Oklahoma City Border State Solid South Smith and Robinson Jnso Council of War Fat Harrison Democrats Glass Swanson Virginia Fletcher Florida Union Pat Harrison Hoover

Courier Delivery Time and Corrective Contact

The Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 PM.

Athletics Wulp Yank Final Game Of Series

At Yankee Stadium on Sept 12 the Athletics gained a 4 3 win over the Yankees, avoids loss to cut the lead in the American League to 1 1/2 games. Bishops home run in the ninth with two out won it for Philadelphia as Ehmke left injured in the eighth and Hoyt retired in the ninth.

Yankee Stadium Bishob Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Hoyt Yanks Ehmke Macks Philadelphia New York Robertson Jeff Heyt Combs Koenig Athletics Cochrane Simmons Bengough Foxx Miller Boley Bishop Haas Ruth Meusel Ossie Orwell Lazzeri

Four Ex Champions Fall in Early Amateur Golf Round

Brae Burn Country Club Newton Mass Sept 22 Four former champions lose in the first 14 hole match play round of the national amateur golf championship. von Elm Detroit falls to Arthur W Yates Rochester NY 3 and 2. Chick Evans Chicago 1927 runnerup loses to John Dawson Boston 2 and 1. Max Marston Philadelphia 1923 champion eliminated by Bustage Storey Lupin 18 holes. Francis Ouimet Boston favorite drops to Phillips Finlay Boston 2 up. Bobby Jones defending champion defeats J Walcott Brown New Jersey 4 and 3. John B Beck Great Britain defeats E Knepper Chicago 3.

Brae Burn Country Club Newton Mass George von Eim Detroit von Elm Arthur W. Yates Rochester N. Y Chick Evans Chicago Max Marston Philadelphia Francis Ouimet Boston Evans John Dawson Dawson Marston Bustage Storey Lup Oulmet

Decree 19 Asked WA Court By WCRW Chicago

Suit filed in United States district court to restrain the federal radio commission from enforcing its Sept 1 order reducing power of over 60 stations. WCRW Chicago, operated by Clinton R White, seeks to define authority under the 1927 radio act and aims for a temporary injunction. White reportedly spent 30000 on equipment and had no hearings before license removal. A similar test case by WIW was won earlier, guiding current litigation.

Chicago United States District Court Federal Radio Commission WCRW Clinton R. White Radio Commission William B. Gemmill White Commission James H. Wilkerson Gemmill Federal Commission WIW

Former Illinois American Legion selects commander at Waukegan

Shillinglaw, a Chicago resident and former attorney here before World War I, was elected state commander of the Illinois American Legion at the first session in Waukegan. He led on the first ballot with the best votes, with James G. White as nearest rival. The decision was unanimous on the second ballot. Shillinglaw served in M C A work in France during the war and afterward managed surplus material disposal for the association.

DL. Shilinglaw Chicago Ilinois -American Legion Waukegan James G. White Shillinglaw France Association

Postum Buys Calumet Baking Firm in $32 Million Deal

Warren Wright president of Calumet Baking Powder says the consolidation with Postum is a $32,000,000 deal based on current market values. Postum gains control of Calumet through an exchange of stock while Calumet will keep its existing sales policies and distribution system.

Chicago Warren Wright Calumet Baking Powder Company Postum Company Wright Calumet Company Altho the Baking Powder Company

Carvers Face Cross Cruelty Charges in Des Moines Divorce

In Des Moines on September 12 an answer and cross petition for divorce were filed in district court. George Carver and Margaret Carver, married in 1925, each accuse the other of cruelty. The couple seeks custody of their two year old son. Mrs. Carver once led the national Phi Psi Upsilon chapter.

Des Moines George Carver Margaret Carver C. M. Carver Coupe Sho Phi Psi Upsilon

Utility merger: United Light & Power buys American Light & Traction

Davenport Indiana reports that United Light & Power Co. of Davenport purchased the utility group American Light & Traction Co. for 97 million dollars. The deal was disclosed on Tuesday and reflects a major consolidation in the regional power industry.

Davenport American Light &Traction Co United Light & Power Co

Man Dies After Sunday Fight in Des Moines

Des Moines reports a man died in a local hospital after an early Sunday fight. Josh Heathcote died last night. Francis Moore a boxer held on assault charges from the affray and expected to face a more serious charge upon rearrest, police said.

Des Moines Josh Heathcote Francis Moore

Dickman 1a Made 01 Loyalty Reward In Upper Iowa Feud

Fayette ta Court of Special Service reports Dr J W Dickman elected president of Upper Iowa University to defend its status as a separate institution from the Methodist Episcopal merger with Cornell. He succeeds Dr J P Van Horn whose resignation becomes effective Oct 1 after student protests and board action.

Fayette J. Wdickman Upper Iowa University Methodist Episcopal Church Cornell van Horn J.P. van Horn Board of Trusters

Short Interviews With Home Folks

Dr Roy Leslie Smith pastor of Grace M E church compliments the Evening Courier for its clean contents. He praises the Spotlight writer and editorials and notes the Saturday church page is valued by pastors and congregations. He commends the paper for family friendly readings.

Evening Courier Roy Leslie Smith Grace M. E. Church Courier Corrier

Bishop Sees Prohibition as Prime Issue in Campaign

Indianale Sept 12 Prohibition, according to Bishop F D Leepe of the Methodist area of Omaha, is the paramount issue of the fall campaign. In a convocation address at Simpson College he warned against discarding prohibition and said it has not failed. He cited less drinking in colleges since the Volstead act.

Indianale U.ri F. D. Leepe Omaha Simpson College Leepe

Child Shoots Her Nursegirl in Eye

Sept. 12. Gladys Dunion, 13, lost sight in her left eye after Ella Louse, 6, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. FP Lapp, accidentally discharged a revolver while in the Lapp home. Dunion was caring for four children when shot. the girl claimed the weapon was pointed playfully and fired. Surgeon’s removal of the eye followed.

Town City U.rh Gladys Dunion Ella Louse Lapp Ounton Thesehild

Billy Sunday to Broadcast Friday on Prohibition Theme

Evangelist Billy Sunday will radio broadcast from Shenandoah Iowa on Friday at 2 am on station KPNF. He will discuss prohibition and has just arrived from Philadelphia. Former Senator Thomas Gore of Oklahoma a Democrat will speak Saturday from KFNF.

Shenandoah Billy Sunday Philadelphia Thomas Gore Oklahoma

Militia reunites World War I memory of Schumacher at No Man’s Land

Exactly ten years ago today September 32 1918 John H Schumacher 1919 Mulberry street led a listening post in No Man's Land during the St Mihiel drive. He chose a buddy Newingham and began duty at 8 p m relief failed then gas burns sent him to hospital after days of shelling and fighting near Hindenburg Line.

John H. Schumacher Mulberry Street No. Man's Land St. Mihiel Schumacher Ninetieth Division Jerry

Paris Continues Rhineland Probe Among Powers

Geneva reports say a conference of leading powers will resume Thursday to discuss evacaution of the Rhineland with indications the matter may be settled soon. Chancellor Mueller offered no concrete evacuation plan in yesterday’s discussions though Japan was invited as a goodwill gesture.

Geneva U.ama Rhineland Mueller Altho Japan

Hoover N Favor of Equal Rights for Women

Herbert Hoover, Republican candidate for president, declared support for equality and equal opportunity for women in business and politics. He said he cannot announce a position on the proposed equal rights amendment until he studies it more thoroughly and asks friends to investigate its effects.

Washington BD. G INS Herbert Hoover Women's Party

Arrest orders target Capone rivals in Lombardo slaying

Chicago officials ordered Dominic Reillo and Jack Zuta arrested in connection with the Lombardo killing. Chief Detective John Stege said the moves could help clear up the Tony Lombardo slaying amid Capone era gangland feuding.

Capone Lombardo Chicago Dominic Reillo Jack Zuta Scarface al" Capone Tony Lombardo John Stege Underworld Stege Keilio Zuta

Jail Dry Leader's Son in Booze Case

Guy son of Rev J W Guy superintendent of the South Carolina Anti-Saloon league was fined 200 and sentenced to four months in jail for violation of the prohibition law He admitted drinking liquor but denied selling it and faced a warrant for sale and possession Open church conference at Oklahoma City session of the Methodist Episcopal church began with Bishop A W Leonard delivering the keynote address to several hundred delegates.

Columbia, & C U.fire A Guy J. W. Guy South Carolina Anti-Saloon League Open Church Oskalogsa The Methodist Episcopal Church A. W

Transcontinental Air Derby Begins From Roosevelt Field

Clifford McMillin leads nine entrants from Roosevelt Field in the nonstop transcontinental race to Los Angeles. Emil Bergen and Ey Ballough follow in the early stages. Maner and Goebel also start as pilots push toward a 24 hour coast to coast attempt.

Wilkes-Barre Clifford “McMillin Roosevelt McMillin Ohos Penn Noo McMillin Stephen da McMillid Los Angstes Total McMlLin Syracase John AC ‘Macready Eith Tees A. Paulsen Spokant J McManis Maner Rene Foncit J Magsc Emil Bergen Bellanca Te A. Yancey Bergen Roosevelt Field Clifford Mestillin Los Angeles Charles Levine

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