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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1928

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Hoover condemns religious attack and forgery letter

Washington, Sept 29 Herbert Hoover denounced a so called letter from Mrs Wille Caldwell headquarters that urged American women to save the nation from being Romanized He called the anti religious missive a violation of Republican principles and affirmed his stance for religious tolerance in speech and action The Washington Post traced the letter to Mrs Clara Lyon in Virginia Highlands and Virginia Republican secretary by rubber stamp signature with secretary drafting the message

Washington, D. C Herbert Hoover Wille W. Caldwell Republican National Republican Party Washington Post Clara Lyon Virginia Highlands Caldwell Post Roanoke Iit the Post

Kings and Queens of Dairydom Gather for Show Next Week

Northeastern Iowa exhibitors prepare for a big agricultural exposition with women from 12 counties entering home project contests and 27.4 girls’ club teams in dairy demonstrations. The baby health contest drew 160 entrants with 32 examined daily through Saturday. Education partners include midwest colleges and the Canadian government, whose exhibit is the largest ever here. Music by the Third District American Legion band and East and West High School groups will accompany a revived Hippodrome program with the Mangean troupe and other acts. More than 100 cars will appear in a refreshed motor show as cattle, horses, and poultry judging continues through the week.

Iowa Commonwealth Waterloo Cedar Falls Independence Middlewest United States Department of Agriculture American Legion Clare Chenette Ackley Hotel Russell-Lamson Geneva Middle West Mangean Merkel Evans Perez Wil Congress Electric’ Park

Boy 17 to Occupy Pulpit in Cherokee Methodist Church

In Cherokee Iowa on September 29 a 17 year old, David Giorge Davies of Ida Grove, a minister's son and freshman at Morningside College, was admitted on trial as a preacher in the Northwest Town conference. The exposition week includes a mid way grounds, parking, schools dismissed at noon for youth pilgrims, free admission to grounds and hippodrome, and a busy banquet schedule for dairy, cattle, and youth groups with an official Dairy Cattle Congress office in the exhibit hall.

Cherokee INS David Giorge Davies Ida Grove Methodist Church Northwest Town Conference Morningside College Sioux City Waterloo Eek Dairy Club Dairy Catoe Congress Office

Milwaukee Will Hear Al's Plan to Change Dry Law

Gov. Smith and aides spent two Milwaukee nights gathering first hand data on prospects in Wisconsin for November. The campaign banks on Lafollette followers and progressive Republicans Blaine and Lafollette Jr. to carry the state, while German and Scandinavian voters in Milwaukee may offset Republican gains elsewhere. Callahan assures Smith the race is in the bag, but others expect a stiff contest.

Omaha Wisconsin Lafollette Smith Bob" Lafollette Senate Blaine Hoover Milwaukee John Callahan Gov. Smith St. Paul

Steel Girder Tumbles At John Deere Plant

A massive steel girder being placed at John Deere's new power house fell when the crane collapsed. No injuries were reported. Building work is by H A Maine company. Also notes building permits and a bankruptcy sale of Daylight Shoe fixtures for 5865 to George Keitmann in Davenport.

John Deere John Deere Company H A. Maine Company Storm Fixtures Davenport Daylight Shoe Company Muscatine Walter A. Newport George Keitmann

Brain Tests in New York Evening Post Series

Read the intelligence quiz sample from a New York Evening Post feature. It asks to cross numbers 1 to 100 divisible by 7 or containing the digit 1 in the first or second position, within time, to measure elimination speed.

Ecliher

Farm linked to mafia kidnap found near Bourbonnais

Chicago dispatch reports a two story frame house matching the kidnap victim Billy Ranieri description was found at Bourbonnais Illinois fifty miles south of Chicago. The occupants Italian Andrew Cappellano his wife and ten children fled toward Canada after being photographed by planes. The scene will be used as key evidence in pursuing the death penalty under Illinois law. Cappellano previously lived in Kankakee and was known as a moonshiner.

Chicago Billy Ranier Bourbonnais Andrew Cappellano Canada Cappellanos Blate Charles J. Mueller Samuel A. Hoffman Llttle Billy Kankakee Angelo Petiti Illinois Don Bleau Kankskee County Cappellano Billy A. Frank Ranieri Ranier Lockport Frank Comerford Petitti Capellano

Score Hurt When Store Blows Up In Grand Mound Te

A gas explosion at an hardware store in Grand Mound Texas injured more than twenty people yesterday. Physicians from Dewill treated the hurt. Among the injured are Mary E Green Bernice Thomsen Amilet Fellner J A Gilles Mrs J A Gilles and two daughters Irene and Gladys Gilles. William De Lange Roy Linksen received head and face contusions and were sent home after first aid.

Grand Mound Dewill Mary E. Green Bernice Thomsen Amilet Fellner J. A. Gilles Irene Gladys Gilles William de Lange Roy Linksen

Three Persons Hurt In City Auto Collision

Towa City Sept 29 W R Joe Healy of Towa City is in Mercy hospital with a broken leg. James Lacina a farmer east of here and Mrs Elias Schrader of Towa City suffer bad cuts and bruises after a collision three miles west last night between Lacina’s and Schrader’s cars. The Lacina car swerved into the ditch. both cars heavily damaged.

Towa City W.R— Joe Healy Mercy Hospital James Lacina Here Elias Schrader Lacina Kas Schrader Henry

Daylight Saving to End in East Tonight

Daylight saving time will end at 2 o clock tomorrow morning in the East. Clocks will be set back one hour to conform to standard time.

New York

Drake University Coed Eva McKisick Is Iowa Personality Girl

Des Moines news reports Eva McKisick of Drake University won the Iowa personality girl title after singing the operatic aria Indian Love Call on a Des Moines radio program. The event crowned her as the station’s standout performer for the season.

Des Moines U.P Drake University Iowa Eva McKisick

Janesville Girl Unconscious After Highway Accident

Cedar Falls dispatch reports Miss Alice Thompson unconscious several hours after a collision between her car and another near here Friday morning. She was taken home to Janesville last evening, with shock the only believed injury. Thompson, employed in Waterloo, was driving from Janesville to Waterloo when the accident occurred.

Cedar Falls Alice Thompson Orn Howard Janesyie Miss Thompson Waterloo Janesville

Death notices for Mrs Elizabeth Ward and infant Leeper

A telegram reports the death Friday morning of Mrs Elizabeth Ward formerly of Waterloo and Cedar Falls in Washington DC. Survived by daughters Mrs Lillian Beem and Miss Florence Ward. Funeral Monday. Miss Ward linked to Iowa State Teachers College and now with the US Department of Agriculture. Also funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs L C Leeper at O Keefe Towne chapel with burial in Fairview cemetery.

Elizabeth Wat H. M. Reed Elizabeth Ward Waterloo Cedar Falls Washington, D. C

Waterloo Man Near Death in Highway Crash

T F Brady manager of Swift Produce's Waterloo branch suffered concussion and paralysis after a mysterious highway crash between Waterloo and Plainfield. Rescued from a wrecked Hudson automobile by Red Ball bus passengers, Brady was rushed to Waverly hospital in critical condition.

T. F. Brady Swift Produce Company Waterloo Here Plainfield Brady Waverly Hospital

Coolidge Campaign Schedule Expands to Three Saturdays

President Coolidge plans three major speeches on successive Saturdays, extending into New York City and Boston, withElizabethton, Tennessee, next. The tight schedule requires faster prep and less time for conferences, as he refines speeches after long campaign days. Hoover denies religious factors in campaign and repudiates a circular urging anti Catholic sentiment.

Cattle Congress Bargain Tickets Still On Sale Today

Bargain tickets for the Dairy Cattle Congress opening day remain on sale today through local merchants Wilsons Schunemans and Landgrafs. Tickets cost 350 cents and grant grounds and hippodrome access for Monday only. Regular prices list gate 50 cents hippodrome 35 cents general, 50 cents reserved, 75 cents box. Grounds numbers 4004 5212 4003. Reservations for Hippodrome seats may be made by phone.

Dairy Cattle Congress Wilson’s Schuneman’s Landgraf's Hippodrome

Four men bond for tar kidnapping in Kenosha case

In Kenosha Wisconsin four men charged with kidnap and tar of Harold Hendrick 26 year old knitting mill strike breaker were released on bonds after Samuel Locante a wealthy strike sympathizer posted 52000 in property bonds for their Oct 12 hearing. The accused are Elmer Hackbart Earl Steale Oliver Huxhald and Dwight Jones.

Kenosha Wis INS Harold Hendrickson Samuel Locante Elmer Hackbart Earl Steale Oliver Huxhald Dwight Jones

Fire Alarms At Two Premises Prompt Inquiry

Fire alarms sounded at an apartment house at 302 Commercial and a residence at 317 find ale as testing of a burner and furnace caused minor smoke. Owner Wenz Friedl and R K Perry listed with contact number 2404, suggesting insured precautions.

Priday Wenz Friedl R. K Perry

Naval Pret Plan Refusal Ok'd by Official Circles

Washington officials praised the note on Franco British disarmament talks as a path to renewed discussions. Kellogg reiterated U S willingness to seek a basis for broader naval limitation, allowing tonnage adjustments across classes to satisfy France Italy and other powers. The note preserves U S demands for 16000 ton cruisers with eight inch guns and criticizes the present plan as incompatible with Geneva positions.

Washington, D. C INS France Great Britain Kellogg United States Geneva Italy State Department U. S

Glenna Collett Wins National Golf Title For Third Time

Glenna Collett captured the women’s national golf championship for the third time at Cascade Golf Club in Hot Springs Virginia on September 29 defeating Virginia Van Wise of Chicago by 13 up with 12 to play, the widest margin in U S women’s golf history.

Cascade Golf Club Hot Springs Glenna

Jardine Seeks Clear Smith Stand On Farm Relief

Washington September 29 The Secre­tary of Agriculture Jardine pressed Alfred E. Smith to declare whether he supports the McNary Haugen farm relief bill. Jardine said Smith’s claim to favor the bill’s principle but oppose its method is meaningless and demanded a definite stance.

Washington, D. C INS Alfred E. Smith Jardine Smith

Ottinger Nominated for New York Governor by Republicans

Albert Ottinger of New York City was unanimously nominated for governor at the closing session of the Republican state convention in Syracuse. The event occurred at Convention Hall as part of the party's preparations for the business.

Syracuse Albert Ottinger New York City

Mt Vernon Teachers Honored At Township Reception

Mt Vernon township farm bureau members hosted a reception for local teachers at the county farm last night. East Janesville quartet provided music and entertainment by Everett June and Glenn Morris Jr. County Superintendent A E Jewett and Mrs P J Friedley attended.

Mt. Vernon Township East Janesville Everett June Glenn Morris A. E. Jewett P. J. Friedley Gaya Telxs

Forget-Me-Not Day Salutes Waterloo World War Vets

Blue flowers in Waterloo lapels mark Forget-Me-Not day as residents donate to aid disabled World War I veterans. Funds support relief efforts run by the King Matson post, Disabled American Veterans auxiliary.

Waterloo King Matson Post

Crossing Victiry Dir Is Death After Crossing Crash

Arthur Jr Thomas of Dodacville Wisconsin died in Davenport hospital after a crossing accident on the Dubuque highway near Mount Joy Indiana. A coroner's inquest is planned for Davenport city hall Monday night. September fire loss was $2,175 with 32 fire calls and five special calls reported by Wire Chief Rayler.

Davenport Arthur Jr. Thomas Dodacville Wis Dubuque Highway Mount Joy Davenport City Hall Ray ‘Ler

Political Speeches on Radios Tonight Across Stations

The Equadated Press reports tonight Secretary of Labor James J. Davis speaks on 23 stations at 7:30. Gov. Alfred E. Smith appears at Milwaukee over WJZ and NBC from 9 to 10. All other arrangements to be announced. Smith hookup will not air.

Labor James” J. Davis B.D Alfred. EB. Smith Mirwaukee WJZ National’ Broadcasting Company Woo

September Building Continues Record Pace in Waterloo 1928

Building activity in Waterloo shows a record pace with 205 permits issued for $244,265 in September. Compared to September 1927, totals rose from $78,835 to 1928 levels. 34 houses valued at $110,400 began, 16 remodels added $7,405, five business buildings started, seven remodeled, 33 private garages started at $3,750. Building commissioner David B B Toenjes oversaw 95 inspections.

Waterloo David BB. Toenjes

East Waterloo Teachers Club Sets Oct 2 Meeting

The East Waterloo Teachers club will hold a semi annual business meeting October 2 at 2 pm in Hast High school building. Reports from committees and a feature by the fional and civic committee are planned. Miss Bertha Stiles, president, announced officers and committee members for 1928 1929 including Bertha Stiles, Bertha Bolte, Ruth Tumbleson, Nellie Myers, Ruth Hutchins, Ruth Watson.

East Waterloo Teachers Club Hast High Fional Bertha Stiles Bertha Bolte Ruth Tumbleson Nellie Myers Ruth Hutchins Ruth Watson Social Velma Blocker Mark J. Flanders Mary Moore R. Lucile Loban Avis Black Norma E. Galser Elhics Joy Harmon Maude Borghart Velmin Older Pearl B Cr Harriett Riddle Lafayette Marie Jensen Lincoln Anna Koehin McKinley Mabel Farr Roosevelt Viola Blocker Washington Ettabelle Storer Specials

Races and Contests Mark Cauneil Bluffs Airport Opening

Cauneil Bluffs Iowa hosts a two day celebration for the new municipal airport with two 20 mile races a dead stick landing contest parachute jumps and army plane maneuvers. The field is opened with army and private aircraft displaying overhead.

Cauneil Bluffs Caunell Bluffs Army

Poll Tax Night Hours Offer Last Chance to Pay

City Clerk Charles MacKay opens the office tonight from 8 to 9 thirty for poll tax payments with a 1.50 penalty to take effect. The office stays open until 5 pm and reopens at 8 pm for one hour. About 1,000 men aged 45 to 70 had not yet paid, risking a raise to 4.5 percent if unpaid.

Charles MacKay

Regis Forfeits Game To Oklahoma Aggies

Stillwater Oklahoma September 29 Officials agreed to an exhibition intercollegiate game after Regis forfeited the scheduled contest with the Oklahoma A and M Aggies due to a Missouri Valley ruling prohibiting freshman play.

Regis Oklahoma Aggies Stillwater Okla U.p Regs Ealego Missouri Valley Conference Oklahomaa A Mr. College

Confessions tied to torture case at Kenosha mills

In Kenosha Wisconsin September 29 four men who confessed to kidnapping beating and tarring Harold Henderson a non striking worker at Allen A Knitling mills were accorded guards amid fear of violence. Deputies took duty as guards were requested. Elmer Harkbart 23 Bristol Wis a striker identified as the torture group leader confessed along with Earl M Steele Oliver Huxhold and Dewitt Jones all listed as strikers who were arrested and reportedly confessed.

Kenosha Wis S Tarred Harold Henderson She Allen A. Knitling ‘Mills Elmer Harkbart Bristol Henderson Po- Nce Earl M. Steele Oliver Huxhold Dewitt Jones

FOWAN DIES IN OTITO

William H. Huff aged 67 of Sioux City collapsed from a heart attack in the Hotel Havelin lobby here and died last night. The body will be taken to Sioux City for burial. Also, marriage licenses show Charles H. Davis of Waterloo and Ocea A. Chase of Waterloo listed with fees 27 and 18 respectively.

Fowan Otito Cincinnati Ray William H. Huff Sioux City Charles H. Davis Waterloo Ocea A. Chase

Emergency board named on rail wage dispute

Washington September 29 President Coolidge appointed an emergency board under the railway labor act to investigate and report within 20 days on a wage dispute affecting several western railroads. Named to the panel were James R. Garfield of Cleveland Walter F P Stacy chief justice Davis R Dewey of MIT Chester H Howell of Berkeley California and George T Baker of Davenport Indiana.

Washington, D. C Coolidge James R. Garfield Cleveland Walter FP. Stacy North Carolina Supreme Court Davis R. Dewey Massachusetts I Institute of Technology Chester H. Howell Berkeley Cal George T. Baker Davenport

Iowa Coal Miners Set to Return Under New Wage Scale

Des Moines reports Iowa's coal miners plan to return to work next week under a new wage scale guaranteeing a minimum of 5.80 dollars per day. The agreement, modeled after a recent Illinois field arrangement, was signed yesterday by representatives of the Iowa district United Mine Workers and the Iowa Coal Operators Association. A miners' and operators' referendum is the final step before the new scale takes effect.

Iowa Des Moines Cmsj Towa International News Service Tuinois United Mine Workers Lowa

Roosevelt Refuses Demos Nomination For NY Governor

Roosevelt declines the Democratic nomination for New York governor. At the state convention, leaders say he refused by long distance call, as events unfold Sept 29 in Rochester NW. The piece notes the decision amid party activities and mentions accompanying social notices of marriage announcements in Caledonia Milon and by Mrs J C Huskins.

Rochester U.R Franklin D. Roosevelt New York State Roosevelt

Masquers Admit 20 New Members at Orange High

The Masquers club at East High School announced twenty new members chosen after a pantomime and voice tests. About 40 auditioned. vacancies limited membership. A committee of Margaret Moore Arlene Peters and Thomas Hasdsell will plan the coming year.

Masquers Dranmiatio Orange Aut Black Robert Hitz Elizabeth Snyder Francis Mead Virginia Strong Miriam Masberg Roth Miller Duane Hackett Jane Blowers Clifford Yagla Violet ‘Schrag Margaret Moore Arlene Peters Thomas Hasdsell Miss. Dahlin Ab. Hast High Misan 5 Jessie Parrott Eugene Smith DeMaris Sayer

New Fast Freight Through Waterloo Under C G W Plan

A new fast freight service through Waterloo from Kansas City Missouri was arranged by a Chicago Great Western conference of traffic officials in Kansas City. Local agent A J Howard said the train departs Kansas City at 6 50 p m and reaches Waterloo at 11 a m daily, with a tentative schedule showing a 3 p m departure and next day arrival. A second section of the fast fruit train was discussed at the meeting.

Acurn Waterloo Kansas City Chicago Great Western Railway A. J.oward Howard Kansies City Low

Committee to Look Up Mabel Willebrandt probe

New York Sept 29 United Press reports Representative Loring Black plans a House campaign fund expenditures committee inquiry into Mabel Willebrandt’s campaign activities. He will seek details on who is responsible for her participation in the Hoover campaign and the basis of charges against Gov. Alfred E. Smith. Endurance flight attempt begins from Rockwell Field as Edward Schlee and William Brock take off seeking a new record.

Key York U.A Loring Black New York United Press Today Priday ii Washington House Campaign Fund Expenditures Committee Mabel Wilker Willebrandt Black Ivars Alfred E. Smith San Diego Cal Edward Schlee William Brock Rockwell Field Incre Germany

Temperatures Record Weather Update

A brief weather note lists Saturday readings with morning temperatures around minus four to minus five and a mixed forecast for Jopl with unclear values, reflecting a cool to chilly day and limited forecast details.

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