Finest of World Circus Turns at Cattle Congress
Preparations for Waterloo Cattle Congress and International Horse show begin with fevers of activity. E. B. Estes reports record entries across cattle, horses, and poultry as 16 loud speakers and two mikes will broadcast announcements in the Hippodrome and grounds. A new cattle barn rises to accommodate expanded exhibits as Europe and Asia acts debut in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Duiry Cattle Congress
Estes
Publc
Sixteen Arts
Tippodrome
Third District Legion Band
Ilinois Central Rei Cap
Shorty Flemm
Clyde Miller
June Anderson
Minneapolis
America
Europe
Asia
United States
Hippodrome
Viorons
Larcoman
Chew Hing
Raymond & Marcus
Kituios
Fink
Animal Circus
Joe Melvin & Co
Dick Leonie
Trie Wright
Lindbergh Lands in Port au Prince on Caribbean Flight
Col Charles A Lindbergh and wife landed in Port au Prince Haiti at 9 30 am after a 270 mile hop from Santiago Cuba covering two hours and 94 minutes. He planned a brief stop then continue toward Santo Domingo on a 7000 mile South America tour with weather clear and head winds noted.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Pan American Radio
Miami
Charles A. Lindbergh
South America
Santiago
Cuba
Tim
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Lindbergh
Gapl
Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
Stelock
Caribbean Sea
Saintanamo Bay
Cuban
Colonel Lindbergh
Detroit Fire Toll Rises as Study Club Cabaret Tragedy Grows
Detroit officials report the Study club cabaret fire killed 19, with 24 later listed as dead as recovery continues. Prosecutor Chenot bold about criminal blame and licenses after preliminary inquiry expands to four city departments.
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Detroit
Mich
Roland Lowe
Henry J. Garvin
James Chenot
Police Department
Building Department Watch
Fire Commission
Ochenot
Martin Cohn
Lawrence J. Richivine
Recreation Department
Sate Cohn
Cohn
Geen
Fhe Io
Dancer
Mystery German Warship Raises Naval Contest Fears
Washington, Sept. 21. Germany unveils a new 10,000 ton warship mounting six 11 inch guns. Naval experts say its speed and range could unsettle future capital ship talks and complicate limits on gun size under the Versailles treaty and Washington arms framework. The vessel, said to be superior to 8 inch gun designs, may reshape balance in naval conferences and force reconsideration of battleship constraints.
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Washington, D.C
Germany
Jutland
Nude Doukhobor Parade Sparks Education Protest at School
Reported in Nelson province, eight Doukhobor children paraded nude in protest against Canadian school laws. Provincial officials planned to take the children into an industrial home as punishment while parents faced prison terms.
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Doukhobor
Bevel
Nelson
Roof Tug of War Ends in Boy's Arm Fracture
LaPorte City reports William Laddie O'Brien fractured both bones in his left forearm when a roof tug of war trophy broke loose during a contest on a chicken house roof. He fell from the roof and was taken to receive care. O'Brien is the son of Assistant Postmaster Pat O'Arten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
LaPorte City
William
Laddie
Army Advertising Car at Cattle Congress
The Fort Des Moines army advertising car with details on army fees and a gun exhibit will tour Waterloo during the Dairy Cattle Congress. Recruiter Sergeant Alter said the car will be at the Cattle Congress grounds under a special officer's supervision. La Porte cannery closes after a season marked by drought and reduced pack though quality remains excellent.
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Fort Des Moines
Army Fe
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Gerpeant Alter
Robitsch
Cattle Congress
LA Porte
le Porte City
City Council to Award Stokers Contract Monday
City hall stokers installation contract likely to be awarded Monday night after bid openings. Charles C. MacKay, city clerk, reports several bids filed before Monday 5 pm deadline. Also on the agenda, plat approval for Whitney Road area and vacation of part of Thompson avenue near the railroad. Local lighting delay noted as court suit against the city and contractor delays boulevard project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles CG. MacKay
Altho
W. L. Pallisom
Boulevard
A. ©. Sweetman Electrical Company
City
Sweetman
Donovan Construction Company
St. Paul, Minn
Waterloo Realty Company
1 Holding Corporation
Business Men to Get High Posts in Foreign Service
Article notes a planned shakeup in the foreign service under Secretary Stimson. It highlights retained career diplomats such as Hugh Gibson Joseph C. Grew John W. A. MacMurray and others likely to stay or improve posts. Dwight W. Morrow and potential future treasury secretary roles are mentioned along with Lindbergh’s father in law as examples of wealthy Americans entering public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delyed
Stimson
State Department
Foreign Service
Just
Hugh Gibson
Sibassacor
Belgium
Gibson
Hoover
Joseph CG. Grew
Ambbassador
Turkey
Mr. Grew
Niah Ke Tsi
J. Pierpont Morgan
John VY
A. MacMurray
Peking
J. Butler Wright
Buda Pest
Robert PL Skinner
Athens
Mortow
Mexico
Treasury
Melton
Lindbergh
Men of Affairs
Uncle Sam
Herbert Hoover
Federal Service
University star athlete Injured in accidental shooting
Iowa City September 21 Juli Willam Cozine a University high school star athlete accidentally shot himself above the right hip while practicing target shooting at his home Physicians report he will recover MARRIAGE LICENSES listed Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Tra entries appear in the damaged notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Willam Cozine
University High School
Hila
Upper Iowa Clergy Discuss Plan to Increase Pensions
Dubuque Iowa September 21 clergy session of the Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church reports a decision to raise pensions for retired ministers. Meetings run through Monday as business proceeds and ministerial appointments will be announced Sunday night.
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Upper
Iowa
Dubuque
Upper Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bull Montana to Marry Mary Paulson Mathews Tonight
Los Angeles reports Bull Montana the actor and wrestler will wed widow Mary Paulson Mathews this evening. A spaghetti feast for 100 guests will follow the ceremony. The bride is described as a blonde widow and the couple promise a grand wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Youthful Burglar Held for Trial in Oelwein Hearing
John Touck a 16 year old from Chicago was jailed in West Union awaiting trial on breaking and entering charges after a burglary of Towsley Tobacco shop in Oelwein. He allegedly entered the store and stole goods and about ten dollars in cash, with a preliminary hearing held last evening.
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Oelwein
John Touck
Chicago
West Union
Touck
Towsley Tobacco Shop
Death notices of Elliott Murray Dane and Graham in local obituary column
William H. Elliott 33 died at his in laws home from lead poisoning after moving from Beloit to Waterloo. Emma Bunnell widow survives with a son and Elliott family. H. T. Murray 61 died of heart disease at home in St Josephs. Mary Frances Dane 83 to be buried at Washburn after services at home. John Graham 41 died at local hospital after being brought in yesterday.
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William H. Elliott
Wiliam H. Elliott
H. S. Bunnell
Sumner Street
Beloit
Wis
Daily News
Mr. Elliott
Waterloo
Emma Bunnell
B. E. Elliott
Park Road
Paul
Lynn
Mt. Morris
Victor
Beloit Daily News
O'Meefe & Yowne
Mary Frances Dane
Mary Frances
Dane
New Home
Western Averaee
W. PL McCormick
Washburn
William M. Lane
Albert Lea
Minn
G. W. Beebe
Denver
Gale
Joan Gidaham
John Graham
Tragr
Harsh Weather Outlook With Sparse Note
Fragmentary weather note lists Friday and Saturday temperatures with unclear times and units. Reads like rough forecast with limited clarity on highs and lows.
Robbery and Kidnapping At Rural Filling Station
Two youths in a Chevrolet sedan robbed Michaels filling station near Vinton Iowa around 8:30. W. A. Files and wife ordered to surrender. Files later freed from a cornfield restraint, a car theft traced to the suspects, one red haired with moustache, the other dark with cap. Police warn regional towns. Michaels is related by marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Vinton
Keokuk
Michaels
la Porte City
W. A. Files
Files
Dysart
R. L. Whelan
Mrs Files
State Bureau of Investiga Hon
Stelen
Smyaji
Frank Michaels
Road Gang
Shell Rock Man Enlists in U S Army Third Infantry
Shell Rock Iowa reports Paul Dissey of Shell Rock has enlisted for service with the U S Army as a member of the Third Infantry stationed at Fort Snelling Minnesota. Local recruiting office lists a 2 percent quota for service with the infantry at Fort D A Russell Wyoming. Real estate transfers and related property records are listed for Black Hawk County including Waterloo and Waterl oo areas with numerous lots and parcels conveyed.
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Shell Rock
Paul Dissey
Ser- Real A
Black Hawk County
Toby Gentle
Lena Cattle
Wraterloo
Esse
Eed
Wellein
John G. Weltrin
Vera Randall
Rachel Soverelde
Pern
B & Lo
Assa
Porest Park
Waterloo
Elmer Toopsev
Garrie BR
Faton
Black
Sons Pack
Waterina
Peverill
Baasia Park
Emily Herman
Hubert Fo Fettwether
Francis Hardy
Fiork
Wreck Vipers
Dora
Biock
Ed Madigan
Nick Reader
Brogerman Mace
Wiley
G. Ai Billen
Leo B
Georga Bovey
Eman Behring
Franklin MM Bovey
Ms Woroth
Dobnain
Dollar Bills for 89 Cents Safe Till Scotcheman Came
In Peoria Illinois on September 21 a drugstore window offered dollar bills for 89 cents. The display drew wiseacre shoppers who paused four hours before a Scotch barber entered and bought all ten one dollar pills, leaving the store with a small profit incentive intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acotch
Neb
Filibuster Hints As Tariff Debate Moves Fast
Washington Sept 21 Senate votes to meet next Monday an hour earlier to speed tariff bill action. Senator Watson of Indiana proposes a continuation similar to today’s plan. Senator Blaine warns that any rush may lead to extended debate and possible filibuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Senate
Watson
iIndiana
Blaine
Wis
Jury Deadlock Frees Co Ed Bank Bandit
Hebeces Rogers once charged with robbing Farmers National Bank of Buda with a revolver is freed after a 50 hour deadlock prevented a verdict. The former University of Texas co ed was defended by her husband as DA Fred Blundell said he would pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfels
Tex
Hebeces Rogers
Texas University
Farmers National
Buda
Fred Blundell
Portland delegates elect P H O officers at gavel
Portland Oregon receives the P H O convention with officers elected including Hattie Newell from St Louis as third Vice President Mary R Smith from Madison recording secretary Margaret Rominger from Los Angeles corresponding secretary and Blanche D Walker from Missoula treasurer Portland was awarded the 1999 convention location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. O. Sisterhood
Hattie Newell
St. Louis
Mary R. Smith
Madison
Wis
Margaret, Rominger
Los Angles
Blanche D. Walker
Missoula
Mont
Portland Ora
NS Signs to Manage Pirates Next Year
Pittsburgh reports Al Jewells has signed to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1930 season after Bonte Bush resigned. Announcement came from Pirate Treasurer Sam Drayuss before the Pirates vs. Boston game. Also notes a violent earthquake in Turkey destroying Tournmak village with casualties.
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Pirates
Pittsburgh
A.al— Jewells
Pittssburgh Pirates
Bonte" Bush
Manna
Sam’ Drayuiss
M E Conference Schedules Afternoon Session For Key Business
Upper Town annual conference in Dubuque holds an extra afternoon session to finish important business. Retired ministers and widows receive larger annuities next year with a planned $54,000 available. St Luke’s Cedar Rapids assets $809,000, liabilities $360,000. conference pledges $28,000 yearly for three years to cover current expenses. Clear Lake Institute assets $47,152, debt $30,000. plan to meet debt by selling $30 shares to a select list before December.
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fCourier
Dubuque
Upper Town
Committee For Hospitals
St. Luke's Ab
Cedar Rapids
Clear Lake Institute
Methodist Church Membership Drops
Dr. Thomas Potter of New York told the Des Moines conference in Indianola on September 21 that church membership has declined nationwide over the past year. He urged old fashioned revivals and gospel preaching to counter the trend, noting poor dividends on church buildings investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Thomas Potter
New York
Des Moines
Des Moines Bank Joins Northwest Bancorporation
Des Moines based Towa Des Moines National Bank & Trust Co was approved to affiliate with Northwest Bancorporation of Minneapolis. The move makes it the third town bank to join the group, approved by the board of directors last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Uri
Towa-Des Moines National Bank & Trust Co
Northwest Bancorporation
Minneapolis
Becam
Third Town Bank
Capture Ship With Assorted Liquors Near New London
A three masted British schooner named Viters was captured about seven miles off New London, carrying 1,000 sacks of assorted liquors. The ship was brought to the coast guard base by picket boat 290, with a crew of seven forested.
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New London
Conm
U.P
New Tondon
Coast Guard
Baby Dies from Hot Water Scalds
Boone Te Sept 21 Allen Pervier three died this afternoon from scalds suffered when a bucket of hot water toppled onto her while her father prepared to empty it into a washing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Te
Allen Pervier
Boy Confesses Role in Half Million Securities Theft
A 18 year old messenger for R V Hiscoe Co brokerages admitted involvement in the theft of 5120000 in negotiable securities. He said a man named Jack Rosen directed the plot and promised his father 50000. The boy claimed he was kidnapped and forced to deliver bonds in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Boy
New York
Milton’ Alter
R. V. Hiscoe Company
Jack Rosen
Rosen
Guaranty Trust Company
Manhattan
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Alter
Grover A. Whalen
Fim
Alters
Dezun
Edwards
Earthquake Fears Mount Hualalai Eruption Possibility
Severe earthquakes in Hawaii's north Kona district raised fears of a Mount Hualalai eruption. Cattlemen prepared to move stock as seismologists warned disturbances could signal activity if they persist.
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Honolulu
T. H
Kona
Hawaii
Mount Hualalai
Maulalai
Pantages Case May Get to Jury Monday
In Los Angeles the Pantages murder trial of Mrs Louise Pantages likely heads to the jury by Monday after closing arguments. Jurors will weigh whether Juro Rokumoto died from a car crash or anesthesia during related surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Juro Rokumoto
Louise Pantages
Boxing Promoter Grifts Away With $13 000 Purse
New Orleans police search for boxing promoter Prankie Edwards and the receipts of Irisdnight's Canzoneri Wolfe fight. Canzoneri's $8 000 purse and Wolfe's $5 200 are mentioned as missing after Edwards vanished following the bout.
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New Orleans
Prankie Edwards
Tony Canzoneri
Eddie Wolfe
Canzoneri
Wolfe
Edwards
Livingston Flier Safe After Fog Lost Flight
Johnny Livingston, famed Waterloo stunt pilot and 1928 class B national air derby winner, was lost in fog while flying from Sioux Falls to Sioux City. He landed safely at Lake View, Indiana, after officials in both cities organized a search when he failed to reach the Sioux City airport. He later telephoned to report he had landed at Lakeview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Johnny Livingston
Waterloo
Lake View
Livingston
Lakeview
Woman Missing After Leaving Hollywood Home
Police seek clue in the disappearance of Mrs. Louise Duncan who left her Hollywood home on September 3 for Ilona. She reportedly boarded a train at India Cel and telephoned a friend last Wednesday to say she was in town. A telegram from Des Moines claimed she arrived safely.
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Hollywood
Cel
Des Moines
Louise
Duncan
Ilona
India
Soviet Plane May Reach U S Tonight
Gordova Alaska September 21 The Soviet plane en route from Moscow to New York passed Attu Island Cape Wrangell and was reported northeast of there early today It was expected to reach the Alaskan coast tonight as it neared the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordova
Alaska
Moscow
New York
Cape Wrangell
Attu Island
Attu
Aleutian Archipelago
Arrest in downtown for two half pints moonshine
Charles Becker of Buffalo N Y was arrested by Detective Hugh Crumrine and Deputy Sheriff Harry Allen on a downtown street. Police expect to file illegal transportation of liquor charges after finding two half pint bottles of alleged moonshine whisky in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Becker
Buffalo, N
Hugh Crumrine
Shoriff
Harry Allen
Crumrine
Allen
Possessors of Liquor Fined in Municipal Court
Ralph Kiebs and Paul Harris were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Harry Alien on illegal possession of liquor charges. Judge George J. Sager sentenced both to pay a $100 fine or serve 30 days in county jail. Kiebs chose the fine, Harris opted for the jail term. WALKATHON STILL GOING. Des Moines report notes nine couples still in the endurance race with two elderly men competing for marathon honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kiebs
Paul Harris
Harry Alien
George J. Sager
Kiebs
Harris
Des Moines
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American Legion Department of Italy
Italy
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Tweed
Helen Snyder
Stuart Alfred Snyder
Montreal
ARMY
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Boungil
Peter Gaster
Hattie Fricke
Archie Weller
Berniica Corl
Weterloo
Pred Prine
Tra
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Dra
Lester Gutknecht
Ordar Pag
Katherlie P
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Bull
Montana
Benton Depot
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Peoria
Bank
Portland
Ore
Constantinople
Tournmk
Treviyond
M. E
Methodist Church
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Broker
INS
Supreme Court of Town
High Court
Buffalo
U.pi
James Ruexch
Brickel
Porto City
W. H. Bickel
U. S
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