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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
1
Provincetown Mass December 19 AP rough seas halted rescue efforts for forty men trapped in the wrecked submarine S 4. Air hose broken by wreckage and heavy seas prevented divers from repairing the leak as the craft lay on the sea floor cut off from the surface.
Washington reports submarine S-4 crew of six trapped after wreck with Lieut Charles B Momsen calling survival exceedingly slim. He warns men could endure only until early Wednesday due to carbon dioxide buildup as salvage outlook grows bleaker.
Six men trapped in the submarine S-4 off Provincetown Massachusetts remained alive as a wintry gale hampered rescue attempts. Lieutenant Graham Newell Fitch relayed a request for food and oxygen through the torpedo tube while Navy crews concentrated all resources on the entombed crew.
A rustic speaker notes marital anxiety about his husband’s health, saying concerns fade with time and only a tonic helps. The tone hints at light domestic humor and old fashioned whittling of worries.
Des Moines reports growing support for a proposed 100 million dollar road bond. Col. Glenn C. Haynes of the Good Roads association says several lawmakers signed or pledged to sign, with enough votes anticipated to force a special session. Rep. C. A. Hollis notes confidence the pledges will arrive tonight. The highway committee aims to meet tomorrow to finalize plans and set February 15 as opening day, with Governor Hammill favoring the date if a majority approves.
Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh leads a Ford monoplane from Detroit to Mexico City with stops in Indianapolis and St. Louis. She dismisses danger as negligible and aims to entertain at luncheon upon arrival.
Gang leaders in Chicago threaten to seek court protection as police guard homes of Al Capone and rival Joe Arillo. Capone complains of arrest risk and vows to pursue legal relief. Saltia and Oberta held briefly, charged with concealed weapons amid ongoing purge of gangsters.
Municipal Judge Frank B. Hallagan and Police Chief Roy Chamberlain urged sterilization of criminals and potential criminals. They argued many crimes could be averted if sterilization occurred as soon as signs of criminal tendencies are detected.
The Rotary club and the Red Paint store call for toy donations from families. Donated toys will be reconditioned and distributed to children on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Call the Journal or Red Paint to donate.
In Cincinnati Judge Chester R. Shook delays jury instruction and reserves verdict on George Remus murder case. Remus plans to plead for life and absolution while prosecutor Taft urges the death penalty. Defense argues against an outright guilty verdict and seeks proper jury instruction. The court will continue with closing arguments and deliver the charge tomorrow morning.
Farmington Minnesota residents Mr and Mrs R F Snyder fear for their son Harry 22 after he left Sept 1 to teach at a Beirut Syria college. The couple received a foot long knife in a Beirut postmarked package with unfamiliar handwriting and no sender identified. Letters from Harry ceased after Sept 27, the day after he arrived.
Benjamin Purnell founder of the House of David cult died at 11:30 Friday. Colony officials hold his body for three days awaiting a believed resurrection as Christ. Reports trace his rise from Kentucky farm boy to cult leader amid internal disputes and legal battles.
Chicago faces nine weather related deaths while temperatures stay at 9 to 5 degrees above zero. The fire department logged 110 alarms in the past 24 hours as relief from the cold wave was promised for today with a warmer forecast.
News leaks reveal the death of Benjamin Purnell, former head of the House of David, sixty hours after his passing. Followers had believed he would rise on the third day, honoring his claimed Christ-like return.
Senator Norris of Nebraska writes from his sick bed accusing William Randolph Hearst of dishonor for publishing documents about a 1.215 million dollar Mexican fund alleged to influence four U.S. senators Borah Heflin LaFollette and Norris says Hearst seeks war and damages reputations. He questions Hearst motives and cites possible sales of official Mexican documents in a 3500 word letter.
A new 2 million 960 thousand dollar Orpheum theater building in Sioux City will be formally dedicated tonight. Mayor Stewart Gilman will deliver the dedicatory address.
A massive search continues for Marian Parker, 12, missing after being abducted near her home. Police report dismembered remains found, a ransom paid, and multiple suspects held with no identified slayer yet.
San Francisco December 19 The airplane Spirit of California piloted by Lieut. George R Pond and Capt. Charles Kingsford Smith remains aloft at 8 23 a m today eight hours after takeoff as they chase the world endurance record of 52 hours 22 minutes 31 seconds The craft departed yesterday to attempt the long flight.
Santa's Corner is highlighted as a daily Journal feature offering aid during the holiday season. The piece emphasizes the Golden Rule and notes the Toy Hospital serves both children and adults in need.
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