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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

11

Twelve youths one man held as result of police blow

In Los Angeles on April 12 INS reports Italy rising to power under Mussolini and the flying fascist Francesco de Pinedo. His plane burned at Arizona halted his world flight and he boards a train to San Francisco then New York to meet a new Italian plane. He predicts Mussolini will make Italy a great world power.

Vos Angeles Cal INS Italy Mussolini Francesco de Pinedo Arizona San Francisco Santa Maria Roosevelt Lake da Finedo Four Continents New York

In the Spotlight on Mussolini Plot and Far Side News

The column covers Tito Zamboni’s trial in Rome for a Mussolini assassination plot with verdict expectations, plus varied items from a diving student drafting a Bermuda reef hunt to Earl Carroll facing prison for perjury. It notes rising fascist ire and broader world affairs.

Receiver named for Paul Davis Dry Goods Company

Fred H. Wray of Pioneer National Bank was appointed receiver by Judge George W. Wood in district court upon petition by Northern Trust Company. The move aims to protect assets of Paul Davis Dry Goods as losses and debt load prompt reorganization, with retrenchment and overhead cuts to yield a sound basis for potential sale or restructuring.

Fred H. Wray Pioneer National Bank Paul Davis Dry Goods’ Company George W. Wood Northern Trust Company Chicago Pickett, Swisher& Farwell Paul . Davis Company Northern Trust” Company Paul Davis Company de Paul ‘Davis Dry Goods Company Northern Trust Company Open Credit Waterloo Waterloo Savings Bank Marshall Field & Co Carson, Pirie Scott &Co Paul Davis Dry” .Goods Company Wray Sit Davis Faul ‘Davis

Governor designates April 29 Arbor Day in Iowa

Gov Hammill proclaims April 29 Arbor Day to be observed during American Forest Week April 24 to 30. The proclamation urges Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls and various clubs to promote the slogan every member plant a tree. Agnes Samuelson sends letters to county school superintendents urging instruction on parks and outdoor manners.

Des Moines Hammill Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Ivaak Walton League Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Agnes Samuelson State Superintendent of Public

Thieves Enter Moose Hall Cigar Counter Lassoes Till

Thieves broke into Moose Hall Sunday night taking a small cash amount from the cigar counter drawer and vending machines. Maj. George Weilein, secretary, said entry was via a rear fire escape to the second floor and prying open a window. The lodge office and its safe were not disturbed.

Moose Hall George Weilein

Hammill Signs Bills In Des Moines

Gov Hammill signed the standard one pound loaf bread bill a measure to allow municipal courts to try misdemeanor cases and a measure authorizing districts court judges to transfer misdemeanor cases from the district court to the municipal court Readable items include San Felice Henry George Idelita Havana Ribbon 5c cigars as advertisement placeholders.

Hammill BILUS Des Moines San Felice Henry George Idelita Martin Havana

Paper Delivery Timetable and Error Policy

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o’clock. If due to carrier error or other cause you do not receive your paper by then, please phone. A copy of the paper will be sent. Calls to the office close before 6 30 p.m.

Comrades Slain in Yangchow Under Sun Chuan Fang Report

A report from Glendon describes Sun Chuan Fang forming a purge among former adherents, ordering beheadings after meeting old comrades. Another dispatch says his troops are granted three days of looting in Yangchow for lacking a reception, following welcome to nationalists.

Glendon Sun’ Chuan Yangchow

Iowa Legislature Approves Various Claims in Damages

Iowa lawmakers tally claims including Havner Flick Powers for Leach damage suit fees of 500 dollars, James Devitt 500, state hospital and drainage district claims, injuries for John J. Rouse at Oakdale to cash amounts, Elsiey Brogan 3657.10, Rov Rogers 2475, Bertha Sheesley 2400, Marshall county delinquent tax list publication 8400, World War roster 8400, Murphy Adair 4000, George Simpson 659, City of Keokuk interest refund, and Charles Fenley 1000 for prison attack injuries.

Statehouse Des Moines Iowa Havner Flick & Powers Leach City of Washington James A. Devitt Oskaloosa Muscatine Louisa John J. Rouse Oakdale Elsiey Brogan Town State Teachers College Rov .Rogers Bertha Sheesley State Fair Park Marshall County Co. T. Murphy Adair George Simpson City of Keokuk Charles Fenley Fort Madison Penitentiary

Coal Truck Kills 3-Year-Old Boy Crash in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids Iowa yesterday afternoon a coal truck backed from a yard and ran over Robert Callans three year old son of Joseph Callans killing him instantly. The truck was driven by J L V Gordon and the accident occurred in the driveway at the family home.

Cedar Napids Robert Callans Joseph Callans JL. V. Gordon

Shanghai Fighting Markets Fearful After Night of Strife

Chinese Nationalist troops clash with guerrilla extremists in Shanghai’s Chapel district killing thirteen and roughing up around one hundred. laborers among the guerrillas are rounded up as the regulars try to disarm them. Northern forces under Sun Chaun Fang and Chang Tsung Chang press toward Shanghai from three points threatening Cantonese positions near the Nanking Shanghai railway.

Peking John W. WA. MacMurray United States Legation Shanghai Chapel Pootung Jessfield Nantao Sun Chaun Fang Chang Tsung Chang W Sre Tanyang Gen. Chang Shanghai- Nanking Sun Yangtze River Shiherhwai Tungchow Nanking Altho Li Pao Chang Ihin Liuho Reinet

Subpoena Server Wins Race From Ford's Secretary

Detroit April 12 A veteran subpoena server G Liebold surrendered to Henry Ford in the Ford Sapiro case after a footrace. The action ended weeks of effort by Sapiro's counsel William Gallagher who had mistaken Liebold for the server and tried to arrest him. The man who served the papers did so on a bet after a first attempt failed when Liebold's guards grabbed the server and held him until Liebold fled Gallagher said.

Detroit Mich G. Liebald Pha Henry Ford Ford-Sapiro Sapiro William Henry Gallagher Diebold Liebold Gallagher

Snowbound Southern California Feels Chill From April Storm

Snow fell across Southern California as cold weather persisted. Mount Wilson reported sixteen inches since the storm began, the first April snowfall there in 14 years. Prescott, Arizona recorded five inches in 48 hours, and areas near Jacumba and Descanso reported nearby snow.

Mount Wilsons Arizona Prescott Ariz Los Angeles Cal

Yale President Emeritus Dr Hadley Returns From China Refugee Flight

Dr Arthur Twining Hadley former Yale University president emeritus and his wife arrived in Seattle with a group of refugees from China aboard the President Cleveland. The April 12 arrival marked their return to the United States as part of a larger refugee flight.

Seattle Wash INS Arthur Twining Hadley Meritus Yale University United States Hadley China Cleveland

Carroll Gives Up For Prison

New York April 12 Earl Carroll producer of The Vanities and other girl shows surrendered to begin a sentence of a year and a day at Atlanta federal prison for perjury. He was taken to the prison in a special car after a final surrender in the United States Marshal’s office with his attorney Samuel Falk. Carrall's wife Marcelle did not accompany him to the federal building.

New York Earl Carroll United States Atlanta Carroll Willan Heeht Samuel Falk Augustus N. Vand Carrall Marcelle

Iowa House Fights Grant for Agricultural Commission

Des Moines reports show the Iowa House killed a proposal to appropriate 25,000 for a new five member agricultural and industrial commission. Governor Hammill already approved a similar commission lacking funding. The vote was 24 to 65 against the extra funds while the existing commission would continue its work without new money.

Statehouse Des Moines State Treasury Lovrien Humboldt County Senate Ito House Ray. Johnson House ‘of Representatives Towa Agricultural and Industrial’ Commission Guv Hammill J. G. Mitchell Iowa House Bridge Fund General Assembly Highway Commission

President Coolidge Hosts Political Breakfast at White House

Washington April 12 General political matters and party outlook dominated a political breakfast at the temporary White House on Dupont Circle. Guests included W. M. Butler Senator Smoot Keyes Rep Begg Treadway Burton Hersey Creager Bascom Slemp and Everett Sanders secretary to the president.

Washington, D. C UNS Coolidge White “House Dupont Circle W. M. Butler Smoot Keyes Ator Hawke Begg Ohio House Treadway Massachusetts Burton Hersey Maine Virginia Everett Sanders

Ford 10 Testify When Asked in Federal Court

Detroit April 12 Henry Ford will appear in federal court when his name is called a Ford legal staff member said he will testify if summoned Though Ford reportedly had not been served officials believe he will take the stand only briefly likely five minutes and two questions at most to answer the inquiry

Detroit Mich Henry ‘Ford United Press Ford Sapiro Tibet Triah

Iowa Mine Union Votes On Policy

Des Moines April 12. The Iowa branch of the United Mine Workers will hold a confidence vote to decide support for the strike policy of state officials led by president Joe Morris. A statement by Iowa coal diggers shows resistance to Morris policy. George Heaps Jr. says miners are not in sympathy with the policy. Tom Kennedy will attend at one session.

Des Moines Fulton Co-Operative Banking House of Representatives Co-Operative Bank Banking Department Hammill Tn Ammann Cohimn Iowa United Mine Workers Joe Morris Towa Morris George Heaps, Jr Iowa Coal Operators Association Stern Tom Kennedy Organization

Thomas Funeral Tomorrow in Creston Church

Charles H. Thomas postmaster of Creston and vice president of the state board of rotation died Sunday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM in the Methodist church.

Youth auto theft ring busted by city police

County Attorney Frank W. Edwards announced that twelve youths face larceny charges for stealing more than fifty cars in the past two months. Information prepared by Ralph Travis lists ten youths charged with larceny and two with buying stolen property. By day’s end total arrests reached thirteen as Butterfield’s gang unraveled, with Butterfield confessing and naming others including Crumrine and Davis.

Wring Frank W. Edwards Ralph Travis Simashup Ette A “Lester Butterfield Ana Ralph ‘Davis Warren Buckley Joel Holker de Uty Butterfeld Boseley Police Charles. Mohlis Emil Steffen Crumrine Davis Buckley Myrwyn Fowler Lester Neuendorf Clarence Jeppeson Kenneth Crow Neuendorf Jeppeson

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Pinedo Duce Tito Zamboni Rome Preimieri IL ‘Duce Zandoni Fic Bermuda Washington Departments of Justice Edward Johnson John’ McCormack Johnson Caruso Francisco ‘de “Pinedo Hollywood Babe’ Ruth Peoria-Des Moines Newton D. Baker Woodrow Wilson White House Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti London Scotland Yard Sacco Vanzetti New York Times Jesse I. Lavermore Mr. Livermore Recever Paul Allis Northern Trust Co Photo By Mack Charles, Mohlis Nathanae DeLong Lloyd Brown Clare Snaneed Lester Ackerman Paul Meyers Harry de Rouse Lyle Guenther Gerald Butterfield North Shangha Legislature O'S Cedar Falls Ac- Sto South California Dr. Hadley P.chiefseat Boolinge's Cakes Dupont Circle Breakfast Will Iowa Mine Union
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