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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1927
Page
9
An Auburn man trapped for 30 hours at the bottom of a 40 foot shaft was rescued alive. Beams kept pressure from crushing him while a hidden hose supplied oxygen. Over 100 workers labored continually as crowds of up to 10,000 watched the daring extraction and recovery prospects.
Washington columnist Mark Sullivan reports a rare political calm as Republicans consider nominating either Hoover or Coolidge, preferring a smooth transition to avoid factional strife. The piece notes Lowden's activity and the party’s strategy to delay decisive action until December.
Paper delivery promised before 5 30 each day. If the paper is not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 108 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 36 p m.
Police seek Harry D. Hill, 22, in connection with the death of his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill. Her body was found buried in the basement of the Streator, Tl. home as investigators pursue leads in the case.
Des Moines reports Iowa remains the lone state in the seventh Federal Reserve district with an increase in savings accounts and deposits from Aug 1, 1926 to July 1, 1927. Iowa's deposits rose .4 percent versus district declines of 1.4 percent. Total district savings deposits near 988.96 million, with Iowa at about 97.36 million and other states listing varied declines.
Sid Grauman has agreed to withdraw his 30000 prize for a Los Angeles to Tokio air flight after the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce urged it. He had not received official notice but would act in line with the chamber’s wishes amid recent Honolulu flight disasters tied to the Dole prize of 35000. The chamber stated no reasonable good would come from such a flight at this time.
At Minikshda Club Minneapolis on August 27 Bobby Jones led Chick Evans 6 up after the morning round in the National Amateur Championship final. Jones played par shattering golf and, with a 67, set a new all time amateur record. Evans trailed despite brave play.
Cotton futures rose sharply with gains of 3.00 a bale in New York and 75 to 83 points on the Chicago Board of Trade. Strong buying from American and foreign sources pushed prices to fresh seasonal highs amid Liverpool supporting factors and active demand from New Orleans, Japanese traders, and short-covering.
Boston protests over the Sacco and Vanzetti executions proceed with a restricted funeral cortege to Forest Hills cremation amid police caution. In New York ashes parade faces police opposition. Cherbourg and Nice report riot aftermath and attacks linked to Sacco Vanzetti sympathizers.
Waterloo honors Clarence D Chamberlin, Iowa pilot who crossed the Atlantic, with a Fourth Street parade and 6:30 dinner at Hotel Russell Lamson. Thousands from surrounding towns expected. rain jinx lifted as crowd gathers for tributes to the aviator and party.
Washington reports conflicting dispatches on the fate of 18 Americans and 11 British employees at Ampara mines in Guadaljara besieged by revolutions. An embassy note claimed release after federal troops arrived, while a consul in Jalisco said no troops had reached the scene, prompting a state department inquiry.
Minneapolis August 27 The Women’s Christian Temperance Union moves toward a neutral stance for next year’s activities while vowing to wage war on anti dry candidates. Senator James A Reed of Missouri is targeted for alleged wet tendencies as the convention enters its third day.
Sioux City Iowa welcomed Col Charles A Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis in a hometown celebration. More than 75000 residents from northwest Iowa South Dakota and Minnesota gathered to see Lindbergh arrive at Rickenbacker field at 2 pm. He spoke at the Interstate fair grounds followed by a downtown parade and a banquet later tonight. Local bands performed for early arrivals.
Hollywood August 27 rumors become fact as actor Lowell Sherman declares he will not be responsible for Pauline Garon debts. The pair, public figures in film and stage, recently faced dissolution of ties amid gossip regarding their married life.
National baseball brief reports the Chicago and Philadelphia game scores with players Ulrich Wilson Hart and Bush Jones Root Hart in strong batting and pitching actions. The Phillies take a 2 9 6 victory in a tight contest as pitchers Gleeman and Wylson contribute in relief.
Harbor Grace Newfoundland reports Edward F. Schlee and William S. Brock takeoff in the Pride of Detroit toward Croydon England as Redfern’s Brazil flight remains unconfirmed. The world watches for word amid varying reports from Brazil Para and Recife as plans to welcome Redfern unfold.
The final detachment of naval vessels hunting for the missing Hawaii planes Miss Doran Golden Eagle and Spirit of Dallas will depart Honolulu for San Diego Tuesday. The Omaha light cruiser and six destroyers bound for Hawaii will refuel and then search drift waters on the return leg to the coast. The Holland, Ortlan, and class submarines will also move from Honolulu to San Diego Monday to cover drift waters in a last effort to locate any trace of the planes.
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