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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1928
Page
11
The piece covers Illinois politics with Gov Len Small and Chicago figures facing election results. It notes Emmerson as governor nominee and Carlstrom and Glenn as attorney general and judicial races. It reflects on violence during Cook County election and the upcoming state attorney race and policy stances, plus a brief on baseball and automotive tax issues.
Witnesses discuss the California May 1 primary as a West versus South test for Phil Smith's nomination. Dry Democrats hope to block Smith by shaping western sentiment, with Texas leading a plan to bind delegates to anti Smith action and a constitutional prohibition plank.
Newspaper home delivery details warn readers the courier will deliver before 5 30 PM If a paper is not received contact the office at the provided phone number before 5 30 PM to obtain a replacement copy Addressing possible carrier errors and delivery timing in a concise public notice
A profile of James M. Graham, longtime president of James Black Dry Goods, detailing his role in Waterloo's growth since 1803 start as a small Fourth Street store. The piece notes his leadership in Rotary, Rath Packing, Commercial National Bank, and Retail Merchants Association, and outlines his public service at First Presbyterian Church.
Washington April 11. Roy D. Chapin president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce said auto makers would cut prices 3 percent if the 3 percent federal auto tax were repealed. Senator Reed charged manufacturers had not passed recent reductions to the public and accused Henry Ford of collecting $25,000,000 yearly in freight rates not paid by him. He claimed Ford shipped many cars to dealers from nearby plants and Petrakt paid full rates. Senator Cauzens defended Ford, saying the practice was to cover assembling plant costs.
Indications at 4 30 this afternoon suggested the Junkers plane would hop off on its trans Atlantic flight about 6 o clock this evening If not at that time an effort would be made to start at 6 o clock tomorrow morning Baldonnel Trish Free State April 11 P
Fort Dodge Iowa reports the death by self harm of W E Arnett a 20 year old youth visiting relatives in San Diego California. No reason given for the act. parents had just received a note from him saying he was well and happy. Also report: fifteen killed and ninety injured in a train collision near Paris en route to the Enghorn race track.
Chicago April 11 Willian Hale Thompson said he will not resign as mayor despite state attorney Crowe’s defeat and defeat of allies Small Dailey and Crowe. He claimed victory in the city’s sanitary district, insisted he would continue the fight for Chicago, and dismissed the resignation question from reporters.
Carl Christensen of 901 Franklin Street recalls serving as a private in Company A, 209th Engineers, Ninth Division. He says influence shaped the armistice delay after training at Camp Forrest, Georgia, then Camp Sherman, Alabama. The unit was prepared to deploy but orders changed as flu and war winds down.
Helena Huff was granted a district court divorce yesterday and takes a downtown cafe and a motor car. She accused Virgil R. Huff of cruelty and excessive drinking. She said he beat her with a band while driving through the streets with the other hand.
Washington reports that speculators are buying Mississippi valley lands expected to rise in value with flood control work. Chairman Madden said reports are unverified and no facts are definite. He noted potential investigation by allies of President Coolidge and warned White House opposition could veto unless changes are made to the Jones-Reid flood control bill.
Indianapolis April 11 A town congressman L J Dickinson urged farmers to gain bargaining power with both suppliers and buyers to achieve parity with other industries. He predicted the McNary Haugen farm relief bill would pass in two weeks and called for closer ties between farmers and industries that use farm products.
Sioux City Iowa April 11 James McGhee an ex convict and alleged Rinman was sentenced to 30 years in Fork Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to assault to commit murder on T J Cody railroad yardmaster here He has served three terms in South Dakota and New Jersey prisons for forgery.
In Pittsburgh federal court testimony linked the Ku Klux Klan to political pressure nationwide. Witnesses described Oklahoma Night Riders flogging Jewish salesmen near Tulsa and forcing them to whip each other, a practice called lap jacking, as part of Klansmen’s violent campaigns.
Ottumwa report of Wapello County grand jury meeting to consider first degree murder charge against J Everett Lewis 31 who confessed to shooting John P Webber Ottumwa banker and former state senator last Saturday. Trial may begin by April 23 as Judge W M Walker sets jury trials. Lewis pled not guilty and remains jailed.
London April 11 IN S Lieut Dieudonne Costes and Lieut Commander Joseph Lebrix French goodwill fliers circling the globe by easy stages left Calcutta India at 2 30 am I S T on the next leg of their journey. Killed on crossing Marbury Alabama April 11 U P A 14 year old girl was killed and 24 other children injured when a Louisville Nashville passenger train struck a school bus near here yesterday Donnie McCord 14 died en route to a hospital Ends life with gun Dubuque Iowa April 11 4 P 4 P Phil Seippel 60 president of P and S Seippel Lumber company shot himself yesterday after a period of ill health
In Milwaukee on April 11 a man armed with two guns entered a drug store and demanded a light. The clerk complied and lit the man’s cigarette after the gunman insisted he had been turned down three times and wanted service. The gunman then left, telling the clerk he was in the store to receive service.
Political observer Henry W. Grout comments on yesterday's Illinois victory by the Deneen Emmerson Glenn forces over the Small Crowe Smith machine. He praises clean government and notes Chicago needs strong reform efforts amid reports described as not creditable.
Des Moines reports excessive precipitation in the past week aided winter wheat but harmed corn and oats in Iowa. Weather chief Charles D. Reed notes heavy spring moisture hurts corn, with freezing in southern counties affecting fruit blooms. Seed corn tests show about 93 percent viability despite late season conditions.
Newton April 1 The court held a man must honor his first wife. Judge D W Hamilton ordered Dr Paul Morrison of Memphis Tenn to repay 9000 in alimony and lowered future payments to 100 monthly. Genevieve Morrison had received 200 monthly in a 1922 divorce decree. Morrison married Mae Agnes Fannin in 1922. He works at a government hospital in Memphis.
Constantinople April 114A Quake rocks Smyrna region again with four houses falling in the city and 40 in Tireh amid prior March 31 fatalities. Tourball village hit by seven quakes. no further casualties reported. Third pairs of twins arrive in Burlington Wisconsin as Mr and Mrs G P Maurier welcome boy and girl.
Chicago April 11. Republicans allege a bitter primary produced a landslide against Gov. Small and Mayor Thompson. Voters favored Deneen aligned candidates with Emmerson leading for governor and Glenn for senator. Crowe trailed Swanson for Cook County state's attorney, while Lowden led the presidential preference.
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