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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1929
Page
9
Maj John Coolidge and Miss Florence Trumbull wed in Plainville Congregational Church as a crowd of admirers gathers outside. The event draws attention from politicians and military staff, with a small guest list of 82 invited for center-section seating.
Washington, Sept 2207. Commissioner Doran of the prohibition bureau rebutted Nebraska Senator Howell, saying Washington is no wetter than other areas and that dry agents here are as effective as anywhere. He praised DC police cooperation and asserted enforcement is strong. The report notes four opium dens near the Capitol and calls for stricter action confidence in enforcement remains.
Chicago judge Otto Kerner sentenced Robert Camy 18 and Earl Weitholson 20 for multiple crimes including two murders and a robbery. Camy received life for the Schreiner killing and 84 years for Raymond, with additional terms for the Ovak robbery and night watchman assault to run consecutively.
Federal observer Charles D. Reed forecast warmer weather to hit eastern Iowa tonight with cooler conditions in the far west by tomorrow. Showers were likely in western Iowa tonight, frost danger seen ending by late autumn, as autumn opened with highs around 87 to 88 and yesterday’s high at 85 in Estherville and Bootie and a low of 51 at Decorah.
Iowa contracts for new buildings in August reached 6.84 million dollars, down 32 percent from July but up 62 percent from August 1928. Public works and utilities led with 3.28 million, followed by industrial 1.23 million and commercial 1.05 million. residential 0.50 million.
Cedar Falls dispatch reports Mrs Mam Pieman and her husband were injured when their car overturned after hitting a gravel patch three miles north of Hudson. Both victims sustained internal injuries cuts and bruises and were admitted to Sartori Memorial Hospital.
Cheyenne Wyoming September 23 Waggoner Teluride banker Chartes D Waggoner starts back to New York to stand trial for lis banance operations that cost six New York banks half a million dollars He is in the custody of United States marshal Hugh Patton and special deputy F M Bruner and left Cheyenne on the Los Angeles limited at 815 am bound for Omaha and Chicago with a public reception noted.
Estel Conway fourteen-year-old boy died instantly when he lost control of a motor car at high speed near Zearing Ta. He was alone in the vehicle and the car was badly damaged.
S W Wakeman testified before a senate committee that William B Shearer was engaged to attend the 1927 Geneva naval conference to report events and to write articles aiding shipping interests. He said the arrangement was verbal and part of a broader effort by American shipbuilders to influence the United States Shipping Board.
Miller Huggins, manager of the New York Yankees, grew worse and received blood transfusions at St. Vincent's Hospital. Doctors called his condition very grave due to complications from throat turaza and erysipelas.
The funeral for Henry Simmering, killed in the St Ansgar explosion and fire, will be held Wednesday afternoon at St Ansgar's German Lutheran church. The service was deferred to allow his wife to attend. Mrs Simmering, initially thought fatally injured, is expected to recover with no permanent disability. Her sight loss possibility has passed.
The confession of Earl Peacox detailing the murder of his wife, hiding the body, and setting the corpse on fire was read to jurors. He said he used kerosene to spare his mother in law the knowledge of the death and that he had breakfast the next day at Mrs. Adelaide Heinzelman’s home. He maintained he did not intend to kill his wife during her visit to discuss reconciliation.
Six people were killed when their automobile was struck by a Michigan Central train near Monroe Michigan. Identified victims include Leo Coleert his wife Lena and their children Shufke Fisco and Mary. Police also investigating a separate death in Sioux with. Archibishop of Paris Cardinal Dubois dies at 73 after operation.
Shanghai reports Brit ish and American citizens were urged to evacuate Chang Ichang Hankow as hostilities loomed. Official notes said Ironsides, fourth division of the nationalist army under General Chang Fah Kwei, evacuated Ichang without fighting and moved toward Hunan. Chang Fah Kwei was cashiered by President Chiang Kai Shek after signaling possible alignment with Kwangsi reactionaries following anti Nenking manifestos.
Des Moines reports the daffiest derby as the walkathon nears its 450th hour with two staged fist fights by Daniel Salisbury and Sherman Porter over a sleepy dispute. Attendants kept marching as the band played and contestants shuffled mechanically amid fatigue.
Des Moines reports a state health department warning an epidemic risk of infantile paralysis after four counties Davis Dickinson Polk and Marion report five cases last week. The notice urges vigilance and reports new cases across the counties.
Government statistics show Waterloo's manufactured product value rising from $42,202,974 in 1925 to $56,309,495 in 1927, a gain of $14,106,521 or about 41 percent of Iowa's total increase. Cedar Rapids follows, while Sioux City Des Moines and others report declines or smaller gains. The report notes fewer establishments but higher wages and material costs, with expectations of a larger 1928 1929 gain.
Chicago reports five fatalities in midwest aviation crashes over the weekend. Charles Folsom, 20, and Seth Baughn, 15, died near Anderston, Indiana after their plane spun from 200 feet. Lieut. Mark H. Redman died near Fairfield, Ohio after his aircraft lost control post takeoff. Fred Center, 24, and Lester D. Baker, student, perished when their craft crashed near Iroquois, Illinois with Baker pulling the stick wrong.
Des Moines reports tuberculosis tops weekly list of communicable diseases from the state health department with 23 cases. Whooping cough and scarlet fever tied for second with 18 each, while typhoid and undulant fever totaled 19, and other illnesses include polimyelitis diphtheria smallpox chickenpox mumps and carriers.
Nine people were injured in seven Des Moines weekend auto crashes. The most serious patient is Mrs. Mary Keefe of Des Moines with internal injuries and possible skull fracture. she remains unconscious in hospital. Driver Tom Rowland says she stepped into the street after stopping for a pass. Oscar H. Miller of Iowa City is listed in serious condition after a Saturday crash with a broken rib and punctured lung.
Florence Trumbull daughter of Connecticut governor and John Coolidge son of former Massachusetts governors marry in a simple village Congregational church service. Only 82 guests attend as a restrained New England wedding with two ministers officiating.
Ruth Hanna McCormick, a congresswoman and Rockford news publisher, enters the Republican race for United States senator from Illinois. She would face incumbent Charles Deneen if nominated, after a statewide drive visiting all 102 counties. primary in August, general election in November.
Washington report notes Lafollette resolution to authorize an investigation into the injunction that affects Philadelphia workers. Referred to a subcommittee today by the Judiciary committee for further study and action.
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