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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1927
Page
13
In Chicago, William Hale Thompson, a Republican estranged by a rival GOP paper, defeats Mayor Dever with a plurality over 80,000 as nearly 1,000,000 ballots are cast. The piece notes voter turnout and calls democracy’s performance discouraging amid “high-sounding phrases.”
A Washington dispatch notes ex-Gov. Frank C. Lowden of Illinois may consider a presidential bid if a broad agricultural state support arises. The piece says Lowden aims to prevent Coolidge's renomination, seeks a western leader aligned with agriculture, and views a third-term tradition as a crisis. It also describes Dawes as a possible beneficiary and predicts business interests favor Coolidge while Lowden’s push could grow beyond expectations.
Senator George W NorrisNebraska remains the sole surviving senator who voted against the 1917 war resolution. He says he would vote the same today and reflects that the conflict aimed to end war make the world safe for democracy and purge militarism. He notes many fellow dissenters died or retired under pressure.
Boston April for a planned debate on the Republican party and prohibition drew speculative talk today about Frank W. Stearns resignation from the Roosevelt club. The issue centers on whether the 1928 GOP platform should advocate constitutional repeal of the eighteenth amendment. President Nichols M Butler of Columbia University and Senator William E Borah would discuss the topic next Friday night.
Mexico City April 6 CNS An attempt to kidnap A E Watts vice president of the Sinclair Oil company led to the arrest of Gen Frederico Cordoba and four other Mexicans. Watts is en route to New York and due to reach Laredo today. Police foiled an attempt to force Watts into a automobile in front of the Regis hotel. Cordoba formerly commanded the Sinclair Oil guards at Tampico and was linked to the Jenkins kidnapping episode of years past.
Chicago editors report a second bombing at the Calumet Index plant within a week. Carl Morgan, editor, blames local saboteurs. Mrs Dillon and four tenants in a upstairs apartment were shaken from their beds by the blast.
The latest city directory from R L Polk lists Fort Dodge population at 27086 based on the names in the directory. Names in the excerpt include San Felice Henry George Tholita Martin Havana Ribbon and Sc cigars advertisement.
The notice instructs readers that Courier will be delivered before 6 30 and asks to phone 100 if delivery is late due to carrier error or other cause. It requires calls to reach the office before 6 30 p.m. for a copy of the paper.
Town. City, Ia., April 6. An educated farmhand, Dick Ball, worked two weeks for Frank Schneberge and left with 135 dollars after forging signatures of his employer and Harley Hunt, local Armour creamery manager. Ball, claiming Jedfield, South Dakota, as home, issued checks totaling 900 dollars in the creamery girl’s name. Police announced the incident today.
Des Moines April 6 Investigating prison labor problems and the contract system of leasing convict labor approved by the legislature for another two years is authorized in a resolution adopted by the Iowa senate. The resolution calls for appointment of a committee to conduct the inquiry and report its findings to the Forts third general assembly. It was sponsored by Senators Frailey Lee county and McFarlane Black Hawk county.
A seaman aboard the U S Pittsburgh named Wier was fatally shot in the lungs when a revolver carried by fellow sailor Newman discharged accidentally on the Bund in Shanghai. Wier was taken to the Pittsburgh in a dying condition as British forces withhold further details.
East St. Louis, April 6 INL Frank Doyle won the mayoral race by a margin of 938 votes in a total of more than 22 000 cast, defeating M L Harris. Doyle will succeed M M Stephens who has served as mayor for 22 years. Albert F P Lauman John J Hallihan Hermann E Zierrath and John Connors were elected commissioners.
Nevada April 6 Judge Fry's court acquits Bud Kilmer of larceny of hogs after a jury of eight men and four women found him not guilty. Kilmer admitted taking hogs with another man from Cole feed yards for butchery but claimed Charley Craig, Cole employee, provided the hogs.
Ten years ago today a Des Moines bridge guard, Lawrence Leonard of Leonard Cigar Co., recalls Armistice Day and a combat school in France. Robert M. Nauman of Nauman Co. and Waterloo’s Company G member notes the guard’s great work as they recollect shooting initials into bridges and carving letters with bullet holes.
Chinese police and hundreds raid the Soviet embassy in Peking arresting Chinese and Russians on charges of inciting riots. Nearly 50 Chinese and five Russians are bound with ropes and hauled away, with officials claiming potential executions. World-wide observers note embassy interest as ties between China, foreign envoys, and Chang Tso-Lin officials sharpen.
The Nicaraguan legation in Washington claimed the revolution is near end after rebels were defeated at three points. It said President Diaz led a final drive, compelled rebels from May May, with heavy losses, and reported federal columns routing reinforcements near Matiquas and capturing Tierra Azul.
New York stocks surged on April 6 led by United Steel common, which reached a new all time high at Lusa as the market stayed buoyant under easy money conditions. Trade volume showed renewed strength with continuing demand across industrials and financials.
In a major blast at an oil refinery, seventeen people have died and property losses are estimated at 750000. Rescue crews battled flames as investigators began assessing the scene for cause and scope of damage.
A massive blast wrecked two Producers & Refiners oil stills in Parco Wyoming early today killing 17 and injuring eight with three possibly dying. Fire spread to two tanks and other stills. damage estimated at 750000 dollars as residents fled windows blown out and alarms sounded. Rescue crews and vehicles rushed to aid as the town, a new settlement built around the plant two years ago, coped with the disaster.
Geneva April 6 Attempts at a compromise on naval disarmament were under discussion as the League of Nations preparatory conference adjourned for compromise talks between Viscount Cecil and M Boncourt Boncourt says France cannot accept disarmament by categories and proposes a draft allowing nations unable to accept category terms to submit a detailed statement of their future naval programs
Los Angeles April 6 Two aviators Rex Smith and Jack Knight are jailed on smuggling charges involving Chinese from Mexico. Authorities pursue a possible crime ring in smuggling Chinese and opium. Smith found with three Chinese in a tan airplane forced down near San Bernardino. Knight indicted. Smith to face grand jury April 16. Both at liberty on $5,000 bond.
Heavy rains flood several prefectures in Japan causing widespread displacement. Five people are reported drowned with three in Tochigi and two in Kumishuwa. Tomin o village and Ashikaga area suffer severe inundation with dozens of homes lost.
T J Wadson aged 71, longtime sheriff of Clinton county and head of the local police department, died last night after a brief illness. He served four terms and was a prominent figure in local law enforcement.
Tonopah reports a new rich ore vein at Frank Horton’s electric gold mine. About 50 miners and experts inspected the shaft, with a cross cut widened to eight feet showing rich ore and streaks of rock. The find counters San Francisco smugglers’ bust claims and spurs new construction in Weepah.
Cedar Rapids April 6 The April term of federal court opened here yesterday is Reid v Shirler a damage suit for 25000 by Lee Reid claiming to have been run down by an automobile driven by Paul Shirler Yesterday Dr William Breen Oxford Junction pleaded guilty to violating the Harrison narcotic act and was fined 500 by Judge George Sentt
Trial of Fred Teale, former president of the Farmers & Traders Bank at Leva, slated for May in district court Creston on a change of venue. Bank closed in December amid insolvency proceedings.
Governor Hammill demanded a productive session and warned adjournment would be delayed until bank stabilizing legislation passes. He favorably cited proposals to safeguard banks and empower the banking department, with a possible special message if early progress is not made next week.
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