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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1927

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Coolidge Eyes Western Summer White House Move

President Coolidge weighs a western summer stay with talks of the Black Hills and Colorado. South Dakota leaders press for Hardys Peak as an elevated cool retreat while Washington weighs Reed committee scrutiny linking Waterman’s 1926 Colorado Senate race.

Sensior Capper Coolidgne Horace Greeley Terge Mr. Coolidge Norbeck and McMaster South Dakota Black Hills White House Coolidge South Norbeck and McMaster Adirondacks West Washington Rocky Mountains Colorado Reed Slush Fund Committee Charles W. Waterman United States Waterman

Unusual Rise in Mississippi River Expected in Days

Heavy rains and snowmelt in northern Minnesota pushed the Mississippi River in St Paul to more than 10 feet over the low mark with a rise expected. Anoka reported a jump of over six feet overnight with streets inundated and further increases anticipated.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota Mississippi River Conoe Anoka

Mrs Chaplin Plans Return To Stage In Hollywood

Liza Grey Chaplin, wife of Charles Chaplin, announces she will return to movies within two weeks after failing to obtain $4,000 a month in temporary alimony. She has rejected several high paying offers including a $2,500 weekly deal with royalties for her and her children, citing family considerations.

Los Angeles Calif Liza Grey Chaplin Merry Lights of Hollywood Charles Chaplin Beverly Hills Chaplin

Chicago Gangsters Shoot Down Another Victim in Doorway

In Chicago Til on March 16 sawed off shotguns fired as Benjamin Zuckerman 33 restaurateur and alleged alky runner was shot near his doorway. Police later detained Alex Portugese and Peter Saranoff, enemies of Zuckerman tied to Maxie Eisen’s gang, amid a broader gangland murder surge.

Chicago Til Frank Lefty) Koncil Gangland Benjamin Zuckerman Zuckerman Alex Portugese Peter Saranoff Maxie Eisen Benjamin Schneider

Wilton student drowns in Iowa River after canoe capsizes

Charles Wilson Gray a Wilton ISU engineering sophomore, drowned when a canoe with Edward Hartman capsized on the Iowa River near Iowa City. Hartman survived. Eva Mae Prunty of Des Moines attempted the rescue but cold water hindered her. The body was recovered within minutes and funeral services set for Friday in Wilton.

Iowa City Iowa River Harles Gray Wilton Chamber of Commerce Charles Wilson Gray John Gray Wilton Township Edward J. Hartman Cedar Rapids Hartman Gray Eva Mae Prunty Des Moines Louis Zapf Elkport Charles W. Gray Wilton High School Iowa State University Edward Hartman Kappa Eta Kappa Sons of David Sweetland M. FE. Church Beinicke Order of the de Molay Muscatine Francis A. J. Gray Lucy G Gray

Sinclair’s Fate in Hands of Jury

The Senate contempt case against Harry F. Sinclair was given to the jury today in the District of Columbia supreme court in Washington D C. The case centers on alleged contempt of Congress and awaits a verdict from the panel.

Sinclair Washington, D. C Senates Harry F. Sinclair District of Columbia Supreme Court

Jury drawn of nine housewives in Ford libel trial

Opening of the $1,000,000 libel suit against Henry Ford was delayed by a court conference. The nine jurors include five housewives and a saleswoman plus a dealer, a hardware merchant, a public accountant, a drug clerk, a cafe owner and a dry goods merchant. William Cameron and Fred Black were to testify first for Aaron Sapiro.

Detroit Midh Henry Ford Fred M. Raymond James A. Reed Ford William Henry Gallagher Aaron Sapiro Sapiro Raymond Aaron Sapire Littl Ku Klux Klan Dearborn Independent Will William Cameron Fred Black Gallacher Dearborn Publishing Company Ford Motor Company Gallagher

Iowa Coal Strike May Be Prevented

Des Moines March 16. Governor Hammill announced progress toward a temporary settlement in the wage scale controversy after a conference between operators and miners recessed at noon. The meeting was called to seek a truce in Iowa mining wage disputes.

State House Des Moines Hammill Iowa

Haynes Seeks Prohibition Chief Post in Enforcement Law Shakeup

Washington march 16 exclusive Dispatch says Roy A Haynes is favored to become federal prohibition commissioner as the enforcement law takes effect. Melton is expected to appoint the head of the treasury bureau to oversee enforcement, with FE Yellowley of Chicago and J D Pennington of Pittsburgh as other leading contenders.

Frederic William Wise Washington Dty Roy A. Haynes Prohibition Melton Treasury Bureau Haynes Ohio Sam Harding Drys FE. C. Yellowley Chicago J. D. Pennington Pittsburgh

Slaving Father Slain Children Found in Gary Abandoned House

Walter Scholl longtime accountant and former convict hunted as investigators reveal he held his two children Vivian eight and Donald ten held against their will last December in Pittsburgh and were found dead in an Ether tainted Gary Indiana dwelling. The children adopted by Rev Charles Scholl were last seen with their father after a December appearance in St Louis. A threatening letter to his wife and son prompted警Gary police to search the vacant house where the bodies were discovered.

Chicago All Walter Scholl Vivian Donald Gary Ind Scholl Margaeth Pittsburgh Charles Scholl Margaret Scholl St. Louis

Entombed in Well Man Rescued After All Night Burrow

Fuquay Springs North CarolinaMarch 16 AP Entombed 15 hours in a 76 foot well Jef Asworth was rescued early today after being pinned by cave in debris 46 feet down. Rescue workers dug through the rubble overnight by car headlamps farm lanterns and candles to free him.

Fuquay Springs N. C Jef Asworth Asworth

Leopold exonerated in Joliet escape plots

Nathan Leopold Jr was cleared of any role in last May’s Joliet penitentiary escape and a Will County jail breakout. Officials stated the money behind the plots likely came from the Mexican community in and around Chicago. Bernardo Roa remains at large with Juanita Gallardo held on aiding his escape.

Young Leopold Bobby Franks Chicago, Ill Nathan Leopold, Jr Joliet Penitentiary Will County Leopold Elmer Green Roa Bernardo Ros Detroit Juanita Gallardo Joliet Leo Grant Leo Delgoda Delgoda Green Chicago Will Country Hjalmar Rehn

Army Officer Waldo S Ickes Killed In Atlanta Car Crash

The body of Lieut Waldo S Ickes 35 of the U S Army was found on a street in Atlanta Georgia March 16. Authorities say he died in what appears to be an automobile accident. He was from Cullman Alabama and worked in the army finance office at Fourth Corps headquarters.

Atlanta Waldo S. Ickes United States Army Cullman Ala Army Finance Office Fourth Corp

Plan for Traffic Volume Guides Iowa Road Upgrades

Iowa legislature considers a detailed statewide paving plan aligned with the Iowa Good Roads program. The proposal aims to surface about 4800 miles of primary roads, prioritizing high traffic roads while limiting county-initiated paving and guarding state bonds. It lists eastern Iowa routes including Primary Roads 1, 2, 3, 30 and 32 with proposed connections to neighboring states and cities.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Good Roads Association Hammill Senate Highway Committee House Senate Committee Highway Commission High- Way Commission Fairfield Birmingham Keosauqua Oskaloosa Sigourney Washington Columbus Junction Grandview Fort Madison Farmington Bloomfield Centerville Corydon Leon Mt. Arr Bedford Clarinda Shenandoah Sidney Nebraska City Clinton Lowdon Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine Tama Marshalltown Nevada Boone, Jefferson Carroll, Denison Missouri Valley Council Bluffs Daven

Be Better Shirts Prompted For Coat Dilemma

A fragment quoted line reflects a complaint about clothing and advice given on starting places. The speaker mentions wanting better shirts and avoiding taking off a coat, implying discomfort or critique in new environments.

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Exclusive Dispatch Copsright Ashington D.C EFS Coolidge Horcott Warmert Robert Quillen Publishers Syndicate L.¢. Phipps C.W. Waterman Senate Election Committee Phipps Mississippi Charles W.gray of State University Order of de Molay A. H. Klepper Oakland Drive David Gray L T. Gray Thomas P Gray Keokuk F. A. J. Gray Iowa House of Representatives Red Ball Inn Motor King Sapiro Counsel Illinois la Crosse Dubuque Davenport Father Slater Doned BY Claude Callan
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