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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1929

Page

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Vare Keeps GOP Control in Philadelphia Machine

Philadelphia reports tight hold by Senator Erict Vare on the Republican organization as his slate swept county offices in the primary. Campbell leads for registrar of wills by 165,000, with Dugan of the Republican League trailing. Kemp and Schwarz win larger pluralities for city treasurer and coroner amid party battle. Separate New York primaries show La Guardia defeating Bennett for mayor opposition to Walker, with Queens residents energizing a split result.

Philadelphia Erict Willian Vare Republican Organization Republican League Registrars of Wills William FP. Campbell John F. Dugan Campbell Dugan Ware George Eb, Kemp Fred Schwarz, Jr Thomas Raeburn White Tar Years & Leader Eireles Harry A. Mackey Mackey John Dugan Register of Wills Li Guerdia New York Fiorello H. la Guardias William M. Bennett la Guerdia James J. Walker Walker la Guardia Bennett Queens George Harvey John Earle Organization Re-publican Democratia

United States Eyes New Maritime Policy Shift

The United States weighs a change in long standing maritime policy aligning naval power with defense and adherence to Kellogg Briand pact norms. It aims to keep seas free for peaceful nations while restraining violators, as senators debate redefining belligerent neutral conduct and neutral rights at sea.

United States America High Seas United States Navy Borah Senate Congress

George Ade Falls and Breaks His Arm

Chicago reports popular humorist George Ade is hospitalized with a fractured arm after slipping on a stair at his Brook Indiana country home. He had just returned from golf when a phone call startled him and caused the fall.

George Ade Chicago Brook Ind

Two-Hour Alaska Quake Not Felt, Observatories Say

An apparent two hour earthquake centered near Alaska failed to register any tremor at Sitka Kodiak and Dutch Harbor seismological stations in Victoria B C. which reported no activity. Local observers dismissed the expected regional quake as unverified and inconsistent with readings.

Alaska Sitka Cronzoles Victoria B. C Scinity Cherk Kodiak Dutch Harbor

Senate Committee Votes to Bare Names on Income Tax Lists

Senate debates a proposal to expose taxpayer names linked to income lists and urges government supervision after a transport disaster. Bratton pushes for a Senate vote with a move to trigger a senatorial inquiry, while Genilar Bingham fights to send the measure to the commerce committee.

Senate Interstate Commerce Bratton Genilar Bingham Connecticut Commerce Committee Bralter City of San Francisco Mt. Taylor New Mexico Kansas City

Methodist Open Des Moines Conference in Indianola

Indianola At Des Moines conference opening memorial service conducted by Rev Levi Goodwin of Shenandoah starts events. About 400 ministers and wives expected to register today. Dr Lucius H Bugbee of Minneapolis to give principal address this afternoon. Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Detroit presiding. foreign missions program planned for tonight.

Indianola Levi Goodwin Shenandoah Des Moines Methodist Episcopal Church Lucius H. Bugbee Minneapoli Thomas Nicholson Detroit

Brookhart Speaks to Farmers Union Opens Iowa Meeting

Des Moines opening of the Iowa Farmers Union annual convention with Senator Brookhart as principal speaker. Early registration indicated more than 1,000 delegates would attend. Other scheduled speakers include Hull from Salina Kansas Milo Rena state president enc Talbatt Jamestown North Dakota head of the union in that state. Also reports motorist injured and separate auto crash injuries in Des Moines area.

Des Moines Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Farmers‘ Union Brookhart Hull Salina Kan Milo Rena Talbatt Jamestown

Marriage Licenses Reported in Waterloo Area

Marriage licenses listed include Harry Mohr Territ 2 and Pineda Matilda Munsteraman, Ter r it oy Elmer Renticoft, Waterloo, with Genevieve Latrow also recorded in Waterloo. Details show multiple applicants with local registry entries in the Waterloo district.

Harry Mohr Territ Pineda Matilda Munsteraman Territ Oy Elmer Renticoft Waterloo Genevieve Latrow

Temperature snapshot for Tuesday and Wednesday readings

Readings show maximum Tuesday and minimum Tuesday night with hourly data for Wednesday at 7 am 11 am and 2 pm. Note includes stray characters and unclear suffixes but indicates temperature tracking across the midweek period.

Rhein

Deliberate Killing Claim in Peacox Wife Case

District Attorney Frank H. Coyne charged Earl Peacox with deliberately strangling his wife after felling her with a pistol blow and setting the body on fire. Peacox admitted killing but said it was not premeditated, while Frances Murray Newman, a key witness, testified about events at the apartment and in the ensuing investigation.

Whits Plains N. Y Frank H. Coyne Peacox Holce Mn Frances Murray Coyne Frances Murray Frances’ Newman Atne Pencox Sidney Syme

Judge Refuses Divorce in Wife Trade Case

In Chippeyn Falls Wisconsin on September 18 Judge C E Cook refused to sanction a wife trade divorce involving Edward W Haideberger and Bessie Brown. The case centers on a November trade arranging Mrs Brown and five children to live with Heidelberger and six Heidelberger children to Brown’s home, with both women serving as housekeepers since. The judge noted no change in custody or status. both families remain on nearby farms near New Auburn.

Chippeyn Falls Wis County Cours C. E. Cook New

Bay Rum Addict Given 30 Days for Having Intoxicant

William Foster, 24, of 186 Thirteenth Street West, arrested for legat possession of intoxicant bay rum. Pleaded guilty before Judge G J Sager in municipal court and was fined 100 dollars or 30 days in jail. Foster chose jail. first local case to sentence for illegal possession of bay rum. Information filed by County Attorney John W. Gwynne. Assistant Burre Towne handled the hearing.

William Foster Thirteenth Street West G. J. Sager Municipat Foster Jal Des Moines John W. Gwynne Burre. Towne

Hunt for Slayer of Lawyer Bates Graft

Texas rangers probing the Friday night assassination of John A. Holmes Hutchinson County district attorney. Ranging activity hints at a public official underworld link, Borger and Hutchinson County areas cited. arrest likely soon.

Hunt Bates Graft Borger Tex Texas Rangers John A. Holmes Hutchinson County Mutehinson County

Police Offer Fifty Dollar Reward for Stolen Patrol Wagon

Olney police report the new patrol wagon the Black Maria was delivered to Chief Fred Newton has disappeared. The city offers a fifty dollar reward for its return, with Newton adding another fifty dollars from his own funds.

Olney Fred Newton Newton

Kiwanis Iowa Day Corn Contest Heads to Chicago

The Chicago Kiwanis club will celebrate Iowa Day on September 26 with a program led by Alderman Guy Guernacy. Iowa farm entries include tallest corn stalk longest car largest diameter car and freakiest car with cash prizes up to $25. Entries must reach Chicago by September 25 with shipment via Kiwanis clubs. Waterloo growers may send to L. R. McCarty.

Chicago Kiwanis Club Iowa Guy Guernacy Chicago Club B. L. Holton Waterloo Club Chicago Alwanians Iowa Farms Chicago Kiwanis Clubs Kiwanis Club of Hotel Sherman Waterloo L. R. McCarty Waterloo Kiwanis Club McCarty Litchfield Manufacturing Company

Mayor Cross Fines Drunk Citizen at Cedar Falls

Mayor J Fay Cross sentenced Corwin to a $100 intoxication fine in Cedar Falls. Corwin and attorney John H Meyers of Waterloo decided to appeal to district court, with a $500 appeal bond set.

Cedar Falls Corwin J. Fay Cross John H. Meyers Waterloo Crass

Iowa in Healthy Financial Condition

Des Moines reports indicate Iowa banks and leading houses show better collections this year than since the world war. State banks commissioner K A Andrews told listeners that Iowa is in the best financial shape since the war, credit misjudgments previously caused banking troubles.

Des Moines Iowa K. A. Andrews Andrews

American Donates Big Research Fund for Heart Sanitarium

Berlin reports a mysterious American donor gave 4,506,500 marks to Bad Nauheim for a heart research sanitarium. The donor was identified as Mrs Louise Kerckhoff of Los Angeles and the municipality named her an honorary citizen today.

Berlin NSJ Bad Nauheim Louise Kerckhoff Los Angeles

New Flasher Sign At Steely Clothing Store

A bright new electric flasher sign was installed today in front of Steely Clothing at 218 Fourth Street East. The sign features a dark blue background with white outlined letters spelling Steelys.

Steely Clothing Company Fourth Street East Steely's

Wife Seeks Divorce and Child Custody in Court

Mary A. St. Clair filed for divorce from Marvin A. St. Clair in the clerk of court office. She requests custody of their minor son Billy Edwin, age 10 months. The filing also notes a separate matter about installing a found picture of Savy ships.

Clerk of Court J. W. Thompson Mary A. St. Clair Marvin A. St. Clair Billy Edwin

Servant Leaves 18000 To Millionaire Boss In Will

Sonnen, a servant for 30 years in the Busch family, left 18000 of his savings to his employer August A. Busch. The will was filed here after Sonnen died last week at age 71.

St. Lois Jacob Sonnen August A. Busch Ife Sonnen

Flames On Three Sides Threaten Town

Portland dispatch reports Stevenson Washington and Estacada Oregon faced advancing wildfires. About 126 volunteers aided as fires burned near Stevenson isolating the town. Yacolt and Estacada were under threat with LaDee fire accounting for 20,000 acres burned. Fire losses around Stevenson estimated at 409,000 dollars, not counting timber.

Portland Ore Brewenson, & Tittle Here Washington Columbia River Forest Bre Pacific Northwest Tbe Yacott Estacada Oregon Red Menace Stevenson North Bank Vancouver Hood River Yacolt Yacoit Mount

Danish Alien in Soldier Garb Receives U.S. Citizenship

About 20 new U.S. citizens will receive certificates at a naturalization ceremony in Memorial Hall after examinations in Omaha Nebraska. A Danish native Ingermann Jens Peter Anderson appeared in uniform as a U.S. Army soldier at Fort Des Moines. The event is sponsored by the Woman's Relief Corps and veterans groups with patriotic songs and talks, souvenirs, and certificates presented by Clerk J. W. Thompson.

United States Memorial Hall A. H. Bode Naturalization Omsha Neb Twen Bode Ingermann Jens Peter Anderson Denmark Fort Des Moines Woman's Relief Corps Davehlers

Plane Lands in Pasture 15 Mystery Stirs Waterloo Townships

Residents north and east of Waterloo question why fields in East Waterloo township attract more aircraft landings than the municipal airport. A monoplane painted orange reportedly returns to a pasture for landing over several days, with varied stops and rumors of a large sedan traveling rural roads.

East Waterloo Mane

Hoover Satisfied By Prospects Of Naval Reduction

The Washington note says President Hoover is confident about progress toward naval armament limits with Britain and other powers. An in principle Anglo-American deal could allow further reductions after the 1996 Washington treaty expires, with fleets stabilized and hypothetical post conference reductions in view. Britain plans to retire seven cruisers and alter two under construction, while the U.S. may need to build 10 to 13 of new cruisers to meet agreed limits.

Washington, D. C Aitho Hoover United States Great Administration Great Britain Nscal U. S Hmlt Navy General Board Congress Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Radio Fans Will Hear Big Games at Chicago Park

Chicago broadcasts plan World Series games at Wrigley Field with four Chicago stations WBBM WGN WMAQ and WCFL joining two national networks NBC and CBS CBS NBC will each run separate press box booths for coverage if games are played at the Cubs home field Chicago Sept 18 reports outline broadcast permits granted for the event.

Chicago Park Chicago National Wrigley Feld Cubs National Broadcasting Company B R Columbia Broadcasting System WBBM WGN WMAQ WCFL

Des Moines Thieves Have Plenty Brass

Des Moines police reported a break in at Siegel Brothers bottle and metal company with 300 pounds of brass stolen, plus 100 pounds of aluminum, 12 batteries and five new tires. A man injured in a prior summer automobile accident on Logan avenue road is back at Allen Memorial hospital awaiting jaw surgery recovery.

Des Moines U.P Siegel Brothers Bottle and Metal Company Wilson Greene Logan Avenue Allen Memorial Hospital

Drugstores and booze permits ruling affects eating houses

Attorney General John Fletcher ruled that drug stores with liquor permits cannot be classified as eating houses for liquor sales. Serving food aside from steam and soda may keep a store in the eating house category, while ice cream and soda are allowed when a liquor permit is present. The opinion was mailed to Clinton County Attorney M. L. Button for the record.

Des Moines Sept Towa John Fletcher M. L. Button Clinton State Supreme Court

Loan Approved For North Dakota Montana Wheat Growers

Washington September 14 The federal farm board approved a loan of 506000 to the North Dakota Montana wheat growers association of Grand Forks. The loan supplements earlier advances from the federal intermediate credit bank of St Paul Minnesota. The advance will be 10 cents a bushel on wheat held by the association with a cap that combined sums from both banks shall not exceed $1 a bushel. The board said this group was the first to qualify for supplemental loans for cooperative grain growers associations.

Washington, D. C Federal Farm Board North Dakota-Montana Farm Board

Identification Hoax Over Missing Son In Chicago Case

Mrs Jenni g Colburn admitted to police that the body found last July was claimed to be her son to claim a $35 reward from a newspaper. The coroner's inquiry continues as officers review the hoax. The body had rested in the county morgue for about a month before her reaction.

Chicago U.P Jennig Colburn

Five More Divorces Granted in Black Hawk Court

In a morning session Judge H B Boles presided over the domestic relations bench as six couples were declared single. Decrees granted include Erma E Elver from W G Elver with right to resume Erma Lang, Edith L Elliott from Ellsworth Elliott with Edith Robins, Maud Miller from Francis Miller as Maud Garings, Della Bird from William Bird with custody of two minor children, and Opal H Melughn from Dalton Melughn with right to resume Opal Hanaker.

Black Hawk Comuty District Court H. B. Boles Erma E. Elver W. G. Elver Erma &. Lang Edith L. Elliott Ellsworth Elliott Edith L. Robins Maudatiler Francis Miller Maud Garings Della Bird William L. Bird Opal H. Melughn Dalton iMelughn Opal Hanaker

Prescription Rum No Longer A Problem

Minneapolis report notes that at the National Association of Retail Druggists convention the 3,000 delegates agreed prescription whisky no longer merits discussion. H M Cummings of Melua Ide says federal restrictions removed the prescription issue, leaving bootleg drug stores as the remaining prohibition angle, though they are few.

Minneapolis National Association of Retail Druggists H. M. Cummings Melua Ide

Rabbit Men to Meet at City Hall Tonight in Waterloo

Members of the Waterloo Rabbit Association will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the city hall. George Carpenter, secretary, said the day. Plans for the rabbit exposition to be held with the Dairy Cattle Congress will be discussed and committees appointed. A large attendance is expected at the meeting.

Waterloo Rabbit Association George Carpenter

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