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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
3
A neighbor suspects Mose Jackson of stealing wedding gifts. She confronts him as he carries a wash tub, a washboard, and a wringer from the back yard toward the wood shed, while addressing his companion with a racial slur. He replies that he intends to pawn them.
Popular Science notes an 1870s invention pairing a parachute with headgear for escaping burning buildings. The inventor claims a jump from any height lands safely with ground cushioning overshoes to absorb concussion.
In Mexico City Bishop Pascual Diaz and five other Catholic prel ates were arrested for seditious propaganda. Among those taken were Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz y Flores and Bishops Valdespana Corona Uranga and Miguel de la Mora. Also seized were society figures and two American reporters. The arrests followed a El Paso revolt proclamation.
Washington report notes Rep Romieu introduces a bill authorizing the treasury to issue direct five percent loans to war veterans secured by their insurance certificates. Senators discuss relief for holders of bonus certificates as banks decline loans. Senator McKellar says Congress should keep its pledge to former AEF members.
All criminal charges against four defendants in the Aimee Semple McPherson case were dismissed by Superior Judge Albert Lee Stephens on motion of District Attorney Asa Keyes.
Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League argued at a Mount Pleasant meeting that widespread prohibition has added six billions yearly to national income. He dismissed minor lapses as inconsequential compared to major gains from enforcement.
Washington reports the treasury ended the first half of fiscal 1927 with a surplus of 218 million dollars. Customs and income taxes drove receipts higher while miscellaneous taxes fell after repeals. Debt fell by 1.173 billion in 1926 to a total of 10.075 billion.
U S forces to Shanghai under Williams order to monitor Chinese conditions. British consul orders missionaries evacuated from interior to Amoy due to Hankow unrest. Manila rumors swirl of more troops. Washington to confirm.
American Tree Association says millions of tree seeds will be dispatched to allied countries in war zones as messengers of peace and good will. The program aims to restore forests and provide symbol of aid to battle area communities.
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