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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1928
Page
11
The spotlight piece surveys Herbert Hoover's Newark speech on government relations with labor, the seven and a half year Republican record, and the link between prosperity and industry. It notes a torchlight procession before the nominee’s address and cites broader concerns about the nation’s welfare and leadership.
Chicago police report Billy Ranieri remains alive two weeks after his abduction by Sicilian captors. They name Juliana Romano and Pasquale La Rocco as the two men sought, with additional suspects tied to the ploy. Authorities say the boy is in a hidden location and the case ties to a larger ransom scheme.
In 1Q-year-old Billy’s disappearance the Chicago bootlegging trade and extortion schemes are blamed. Federal pressure on booze bosses led to higher risks, forcing the mob to seek quick cash. Police raids found no trace of Billy, though authorities insist he is alive.
Mrs. Varner faced 30 days in county jail after a reckless driving conviction. She appealed the sentence to the district court, posted $100, and was released. A separate note reports tourist J Koenig of Davenport severely scalded when steam escaped from a radiator cap on the Lincoln highway near Sidney Nebraska.
Louis Cash, a local grocery clerk, served with Motor Transport 21 in the army. He recalls quarantine at the whale camp during the influenza outbreak, then January to June 1919 at Fort Wingate New Mexico as a motor transport driver. He notes surplus TNT and picric acid stored on a desert reservation and wonders about the fate of that explosive.
Lyle Womack, suing Ruth Elder for divorce, sails from Dunedin aboard the City of New York as part of Richard E. Byrd's polar expedition. He had planned an army flying school in Texas and accuses his wife of cruelty linked to her trans Atlantic flight attempts. Elder told Hollywood she would not contest the suit.
Grand Army of the Republic with about 1500 members held a dramatic visit to Denver. A war bulletin from national encampment headquarters claimed the city was attacked and found receptive. Notables included Maj. W. H. Mershon the Shiloh drummer boy and 101-year-old Fred Williams, with officer elections set for Thursday led by Samuel B. Town. Also noted, Paul C. Benedict, veteran Baltimore & Ohio official, died in Chicago after a brief illness.
The Courier should be delivered at your Koerme before 30. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other causes, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:30 p.m.
Washington, Sep 16. Federal trade commission probes Iowa utility propaganda aimed at stopping towns from owning power plants. National Electric Light Association details payments to Iowa State College and individuals, totaling about 7,700 annually, including research and propaganda efforts.
Riverside authorities press forward on the Northcott farm murder case as detectives pursue a web of conflicting evidence. Stuart Northcott and his mother are suspected in the murders of four boys with clues ranging from spade findings to alleged torture accounts. Detectives plan to search a Mint Canyon cabin while Clark Sellers offers new corroboration.
The American Red Cross board meeting at Black's Tearoom, presided by Herman C. Miller, discussed Porto Rico and Florida relief plans. Miller urged prompt contributions directed to his Hotel Russell-Lamson office and checks payable to the American Red Cross, noting calls for Florida may arrive any minute.
Massachusetts voters faced an unusually heavy turnout as major party campaigns heated the primary season. Senator David Walsh was unopposed for renomination on the Democratic ticket amid widespread contests for other nominations.
Baron Guenther von Huenefeld begins a multi leg journey from Sofia at 1 53 this morning in the Junkers Bremen with Capt. Herman Roehl and Major James E Fitzmaurice heading toward Tokio on the first leg. He aims for a nonstop Tokyo to San Francisco Pacific crossing.
Me and Mrs George Cooney and Mr and Mrs BE Kenneth Dietz were arrested after a double wedding for disturbing the peace by dragging tin cans tied to their car. Police Judge Paul B Cusier dismissed the case today after a warning.
Waterloo prepares for the dedication of its Masonic temple likely on Friday November ninth in the evening with grand officers from six state bodies participating. A prededication dinner and post ceremony dance are planned as work nears completion on the 275000 dollar, four story hall at Park avenue and Mulberry street.
A Jewell Produce company plant at Jewell burned to the ground early today. Loss is estimated at $50,000 with $8,000 worth of poultry in the building. The firm carried $21,000 insurance on this property and operates 16 branch stations in Iowa and Minnesota.
A mixed card party is planned for Wednesday evening at Sunnyside Country Club. Separately, Des Moines reports a mold forgery case with George Reimer of Cambridge, Massachusetts, held awaiting arraignment after allegedly cashing two worthless checks at Des Moines stores.
Don Juan Deeierya piloted the Civerva Autogiro from Croydon toward Abbeville and Le Bourget, landing at Stinglevert at 11 06 a m after outracing the escort plane. He planned a 3 pm arrival at Le Bourget following refueling.
Davenport businessman Frank W. Elliott says Iowa listeners may lose in state chain programs as time is divided with west coast stations. He warns officials to act immediately to avert WOC and WHO going off air at sundown under the new radio commission order.
Des Moines Sept 18 R Norsell a Salt Lake City check forger with nine aliases began return to Utah in charge of a Salt Lake City officer. He was arrested here after bankers suspected his actions and his fingerprints were broadcast. Salt Lake City wired to hold him and Governor Hammill approved the request for Utah authorities.
In Iowa City on September 18 A Roe Bringing liquor into Iowa City for sale to University of Iowa students drew the district court s heaviest liquor violation fine. G H Stradker of Davenport was fined 400 dollars and costs by Judge E G Popham after being found with 25 gallons of liquor Saturday night.
Leo Pat Kelley convicted of murdering Mrs Myrtle L Meilus, a society woman, in Los Angeles. He was sentenced to be hanged at San Quentin on November 23. In Iowa Davenport caucus endorses J O Shaff for Lieut Gov successor and Hoover majorities pledged.
Labor and immigration policy praised by L V Martin a Navman Company machinist who listened to Her bert Hoover in Newark last night and urged a high protective tariff to shield American industry. He said the ovation showed New Jersey is not a doubtful state and warned against flood of immigration from southern Europe if the Democrats win.
Governor Al Smith arrived in Omaha on a western tour amid a mass, friendly welcome led by Mayor Dahlman. Crowds packed streets, waved brown derby, and officers cleared the way as Smith prepared to outline farm relief plans for the agricultural west.
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