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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1927

Page

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Hearing Set For Sacco Vanzetti Case By State Supreme Court

Boston and Dedham report the state supreme court will hear exceptions to Justice Sanderson's denial of a writ of error in the Sacco and Vanzetti case. Gov Fuller had granted a 12 day respite to Aug 22, with council support, while Madeiros faced an execution slated to begin the day.

Boston Mass State Supreme Court Sacco Vangetti Supreme Court Sanderson Mark Eugene B.fraser Lynn Governor's Council Fuller Althe Dor Nicola ‘Sacco Bartolo- Jomeo Vanzetti Geoff A. Sanderson Massachusetts Supreme, “Court Arthur Sattorney Reneral Arthur D Hill Elias Field Defense Alvan Grant Bhat-Sthe Aled Bacco‘Vanzetti Bacco Madeiros Cherryhill Nicola Bartolomeo Vanzelt Charlestown Calestino Madeiros Alvan T. Fuller Arthur D. Hill Defense Counsel Justice Sanderson Meeet High Court

Gov Small to Seek Re Election at Illinois State Fair

Chicago dispatch reports Gov Len Small will announce his candidacy for a third term at the Illinois state fair in Springfield on August 25. The decision was conveyed to a close down state political associate and is described as reliable.

Chicago Len Small Millnois Springfield Chicago American Tne Small

Building Permits Granted for Heating Plants and Garage

KK tsenhower receives a heating plant permit at 1404 Grast avenue. W. G. Stanford gets a garage permit at 1824 Fourth street east. Ernest Kielsen applied for a heating plant at 206 Butler with a $100 cost.

KK Tsenhower Grast Avenue W. G. Stanford Fourth Street East Ernest Kielsen Butler

Funeral planned for Mrs F Willis Jenks at home and church

Morinary MRS F Willis Jenks will be laid to rest with Dr W P McCormick presiding at 9 36 am at the home and 10 pm at Westminster Church. Gideons and members of the Bob Jones prayer meeting group will attend. The body rests at 506 Hammond Avenue and W C T U members are asked to meet at 8 45 am at the church.

F. Willis Jenks W. P. McCormick Westminster Presbyterian Church Lake Vermillion Minn Gideons Hammond Avenue

Coolidge mum on Feo prediction of deadlock

Rapid City dispatch reports Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio telling President Coolidge that the next Republican convention will deadlock and that delegates will seek Coolidge’s nomination. Coolidge remains noncommittal, while Fess notes the administration’s farm relief drive and cooperative marketing plan as opposed to the McNary Haugen policy.

Coolidge Rapid City Simeon D. Fess Republican Ohio Fess Congress

Theatre Fire Destroys State Theatre in Sacramento

A mysterious blaze in Sacramento caused $400,000 in damage to the new State theatre. Three firefighters were injured as the fire threatened a business block. Witnesses reported two preceding explosions. officials suspect gasoline but have no theory on the cause.

Sacramento Cal State Theatre Sacramento Fire Department

Two Hurt When L Cars Catch Fire

Two Second Avenue elevated cars toppled onto their sides in a rear end crash near South Ferry and were ignited by third rail current. Only two passengers were injured, neither seriously, and the fire was quickly put out.

New York Second Avenue South Ferry Toay

Senator Watson Improved at Michigan City

Reports from Senator James E. Watsons bedside at his summer home near Michigan City Ind say he is improved and resting easier after a stomach disorder forced bed rest for 10 days. The update comes from the bedside at his summer home.

Sen. Watson Michigan City Ind INS James E. Watson Watson

Marriage Licenses Issued in Dunkerton and Waterloo Area

Ralph N. Clubine of Dunkerton and Maudie K. Kennison, also Dunkerton, are listed as a couple. Ellwood Stirm of Waterloo and Eva Mae Andersen of Waterloo appear together. Glen Carlton of La Porte City and Helen Smith of Waterloo are noted as a couple, with ages 23 19 24 19 23 16 respectively.

Ralph N. Clubine Dunkerton Maudie K. Kennison Ellwood Stirm Waterloo Eva Mae Andersen Glen Carlton la Porte City Helen Smith

Fire alarm at residence sparks roof damage on Third Street

Fire alarms responded at 11:43 p m to 1611 Third Street West where sparks appeared on the roof of the Ralph Walker home causing damage estimated at ten dollars. An advertisement for Herman C. Miller’s Buy tt appears with phone number 2404.

Ralph Walker Third Street Herman C. Miller

London riot as Sacco Vanzetti protest turns violent

Thousands of Bacco Vanzetti supporters march on the U S embassy in Grosvenor Gardens after a Hyde Park rally led by communist figures. Mounted police charge, 35 injuries, arrests follow in Westminster court as crowd seeks embassy access and appeal to remand the death sentences.

London United’ States Grosvenor Gardens England Hyde Park A. J Emperor Cook America Sacco Vanzetti Houghton Park, Lane Westminster

Fall Trial Set for 75 Alcohol Plotters in Conspiracy Case

About 75 alleged conspirators, named with 37 others in the superior industrial alcohol case, face early November trials on trafficking charges. United States Attorney A E Bernstein stated the 112 individuals were indicted by the grand jury in Cleveland. They allegedly trafficked in industrial alcohol disguised as perfume production and ran a nationwide business in fake perfumes.

Cleveland United States A. E. Bernstein

Two Rob Jewelry Store in Omaha

Two men held up the Abe Leibowicz jewelry store in the World-Herald building Omaha Neb this morning taking gems valued at 10000 and 150 in cash Leibowitz was preparing to open the vaults when the robbers entered from rear and front doors and fled with the loot

Omaha Neb Abe Leibowicz World-Herald Leibowitz

Hull Thinks Party to Name Coolidge

Custer South Dakota August 11 1928 Representative W E Hull Republican Illinois said at the summer White House that he believes President Coolidge will be nominated again in 1928 by the Republican party despite Coolidge’s own declaration that he did not intend to run.

Custer S.D Coolidge W. E. Hull White House

Potatoes yield $516 per acre on small plot near Lamont

Oliver Hayer planted a tiny potato patch near his home in Lamont. He kept exact records and found that a one acre scale would yield $516.80. He produced 1,068 pounds from a plot of 14 square rods.

Lamont, Ja Oliver Hayer

Dog on Probation Justifies Judge by Reformation

Philadelphia judge Taulane uses canine reform reasoning in a nuisance case. The Hartloves sued neighbor John J. Martin to remove an incessant barking dog. After two weeks, the dog’s good behavior led the judge to grant only a preliminary injunction allowing unchained yard access with a $25 bond to ensure future conduct.

Philadelphia Taulane John J. Martin Hartloves Louis Marion Martin

Two Women Shot To Death In St Paul Home

Two women were found shot to death in a bedroom at 398 Mount Curve boulevard in St Paul Minnesota. Police believe they were murdered with the bodies lying in night attire. A bulldog crouched between them as the scene suggested a Tuesday night or early Wednesday death. Names identified as Mrs Ruth Barrett and her sister were not confirmed. The home is in a well off residential district.

St. Paul. Minn Mount Curve Boulevard Ruth Barrett

General Motors Plans Two For One Stock Split

General Motors directors voted to split the stock two for one. A special stockholders meeting is set for September 12 to approve the change. The move aims to adjust capital structure and widen share distribution. The announcement comes from New York with the directors' decision reported today.

New York General Motors Company

Consulate Bombing in Sofia Injures No One

A bomb was thrown at the United States consulate in Sofia today. No injuries were reported as the attacker fled.

Sofia United States

Wind mills decline in Holland over four years

Nearly half of Holland's wind mills have been destroyed or removed in the last four years, with the count dropping from 9 604 to 1 878. The sharp decrease reflects widespread loss of these historic structures.

Holland

Paris Rioters Rally As Sacco Vanzetti Case Delays

Paris radicals plan demonstrations as L Humanite hails the reprieve of Sacco and Vanzetti. The paper calls the stay a miracle of a worldwide proletariat conscience and urges continued action amid fears of trouble. New York says the reprieve is a truce in a larger fight for liberty. Authorities vow to maintain heavy police guard until tensions ease.

Paris L’humanite Today Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Fuller L'Humanite American Federation of Labor Sacco-Vanzetti New York Sacco Vanzetti

Arraign 16 Taken in 3 County Raid

Sixteen teen men arrested in liquor raids in Boone, Greene and Carroll counties were arraigned and released on bonds in federal court in Des Moines. The raids were conducted by agents from the office of prohibition administrator Glenn Brunson in Sioux City.

Des Moines JINS Boone Greene Carroll Glenn Brunson Sioux City

Fireworks Burn In Sioux City Incident

Fire, likely incendiary in origin, destroyed fireworks worth several thousand dollars in an old brewery building in Sioux City Iowa. The structure suffered no further damage and no injuries were reported.

Sioux City

Weather Report Fragment

Fragmentary weather notes show temperatures with an estimate for Wednesday and Thursday. The text mentions a high around 84 and a low near 60 with scattered timing references, but specifics are unclear.

M. Seeeveswe

U.S. protests deportation of NYT correspondent De Courcy

The United States protested to the Mexican government over the deportation of Joseph De Courcy, American New York Times correspondent. De Courcy was arrested Tuesday night, held incommunicado for over 12 hours, and placed on a train toward the border. U.S. officials and De Courcy's wife sought charges, which remained unspecified.

Washington, D. C United States Mexico City Joseph de Courcy New York Times State Department de Courcy Arthur Lane Lane Tacuba

Police in Chicago Drop Guard At Dawes Home After Riot

Chicago police, after dispersing impromptu Sacco Vanzetti protest meetings, resumed normal duties except for a special guard around Vice President Charles G. Dawes home. Twenty four men, two women and a girl led the radical protest, to be arraigned on riot and disorderly conduct charges. A vigilant watch was kept on postal sub stations and public buildings as over 2,500 officers remained on duty until midnight.

Chicago INS Charles G. Dawes Sacco Vanzetti Aurora D'Angelo Federal

Judge Ransier Tells of 51 Years in Law Amusing

Charles E. Ransier former district judge shared anecdotes from a long career at a Lions club luncheon in Black's tearoom. He began practicing law on May 25, 1876 in Independence, Ta. He recalled a breach of promise case where the couple married during the court argument.

Charles E. Ransier District Court Lions Club Black’s Ransier Independence

Fire damages home of Thes. M. Buchanan on Third Avenue

Fire at 720 Third Avenue West caused about 25 dollars damage. The blaze broke out at 1 50 p m today in a closet storing Christmas decorations. Origin undetermined.

T. M. Buchanan Third Avenue West

Alcohol Runners Nabbed After Ottumwa Shipment

A federal probe led by Des Moines agent Bob Adams halted a rum running scheme two miles southeast of Fremont in Mahaska county. Four runners Merle Hood Robert Blair Walter Perkins and Robert McDowell were captured with 100 gallons of alcohol destined for Ottumwa. The alcohol laden car was seized and the contraband sent to Des Moines. The four pleaded not guilty and were released on $1000 bonds pending hearing.

Ottumwa Bob Adams Des Moines Fremont Mahaska County Merle ‘Hood Robert Blair Walter Perkins Oskaloosa McDowell Otutmwa E. R. Mitchell United’ States

Charleston Chosen For 1928 Typographical Union Convention

Charleston was selected as the site for the International Typographical Union’s seventy third annual convention in 1928 defeating Chattanooga by 55 votes the final tally 284 to 229. The union adopted a rule requiring newspaper owners to reinstate discharged employees when ordered by the union in its convention session at the National Guard armory the change opposed by James J Hoban of Cleveland with a 295 to 213 vote.

Indianapolis Ind INS Charleston International Typographical Union Chattanooga Tenn United States Chattanoga International ‘Typographical ‘Union National Guard ‘Armory Union James J. Hoban Cleveland, O

National banks post year ending June gains

Resources of national banks in the United States Alaska and Hawaii totaled 26 518 943 000 at June 30 up 1 266 000 000 in a year Loans and discounts reached 13 955 656 000 a rise of 538 000 000 Paid up capital stock at 7 796 reporting banks stood at 1 474 000 000 Total deposits climbed to 21 775 000 000 an increase of over a billion Time deposits amounted to 7 315 000 000

Washington,d. C United States Alaska Hawaii J. W. McIntosh Comptroller of Currency

Third Victim Dies in Rum Battle Farther Fort Lauderdale

Washington reports that Victor A. Lamby, a coast guardsman, died in a Fort Lauderdale hospital from wounds suffered in a battle last week with rum runners. This brings the death toll of federal men to three, following Robert K. Webster, a Secret Service operative, and Boatswain's Mate Seaunderlin.

Washington, D. C Victor A. Lamby Coast

Mrs. C F Brown returns from California

Mrs C F Brown, 420 Commuter street, is back in Waterloo after a three months absence in California. She arrived yesterday afternoon and was accompanied on the last leg of the journey by her son Harry G Brown, Illinois Central trainmaster.

C. PF. ‘Brown

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Hich Court GN Sacco and Vanzett Dedham Webster Thayer Norfolk ‘Superior ‘Court Michael. A. Musmanno Pittsburgh Sacco-Vanzell Richard Jurray High Tribunal Wendell Holmes United States Supreme Court George W. Anderson United States Circus Court Bartolomeo Vangetti Celestino Wiliam Hendry Massachusetts Hendry Death House William I. Reed Governor’s Council Charles T. Beaupre State Police Sister Italy New Bedford Vanzeitl Ohioan Commerce Hoover Frank O. Lowden Illinois Dawes U.S. Embassy Two Rob Jewelry Store Hull Henry Ford General Motors Repieve Rome U.S Judge Ransier Thes. M. Buchanan 1928 Convention of Printers’ “Union Rum Battle Pa Buzz Lake of the Woods Lake Trout Pickerel Wittick’s Food Shop W. 4Th St
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