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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
8
The spotlight piece reports guards at the capitol as militia protect the building while the senate plans to impeach and oust the governor despite an injunction. The protesters plan to move to an unnamed location if denied access, with secret talks suggesting enough senators back the ouster.
Reports from St John s Newfoundland describe Rev Edward Bishop hearing an airplane pass over Pouch Cove while Coast Guard and Navy ships search the sea near Harbor Grace for the Dawn missing with Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson and three crew. Radio operator Hillyard may have intercepted a message signed WMU. The Los Angeles dirigible rested at Lakehurst after a cruise tracing Dawn s possible path.
Des Moines reports Mrs. P. M. O Flaherty mother of Hal O Flaherty foreign editor of the Chicago Daily News died at her Des Moines home yesterday afternoon after a heart attack. She had been active in club and patriotic work locally.
The notice states the courier should reach homes before 5 30. If the carrier causes a delay you may call and a copy will be sent. Calls must be received before 6 10 p.m. to trigger the service.
Washington reports tax refunds totaling 103 million across 24,900 claims from one cent to over one million dollars, disclosed by the House Expenditures Committee. Names include Rockefeller, Carnegie, Belmont, Astor, Vanderbilt, Dupont, Payne Whitney and the Duke of Marlborough. Sir Harry Lauder reportedly sought a tax cut. refunds include one cent for the Beneficial Loan Company and 1,113,693 for William M. Harkness. Dr. Percy Stickney Grant’s claim paid after his death.
Washington records show President Coolidge signed a bill sponsored by Senator Walsh of Montana reducing the government fraud statute from six to five years and clearing Everhart son in law of Albert Fall to testify without fear of self incrimination. The move could enable Fall and co defendants to gain previously withheld evidence, including testimonies from Ha F Sinclair and Fall.
Oklahoma senators meet in a downtown hotel secret caucus as national guardsmen move into the Capitol basement to prevent a session. Governor Coliiston seeks injunction while Deputy sheriffs serve court orders. Two hundred spectators watch as talks focus on suspending Gov Johnston and possible special session. In Columbus, Henry Smith, 45, hanged himself after his wife locked him in a room.
Dense London style fog cripples Muncie with smoky mist and ice on sidewalks and roadways. Dozens of motor crashes reported as drivers struggle for visibility and pedestrians slip through blackened streets. Deputy Luke Rowan involved in altercation with George H. Dale after an article in the Post-Democrat.
Provincetown Mass Dec 2 The Falcon S-4 rescue squadron divers carry on salvage work after a fair third day with calm seas. Work proceeds on the second tunnel below the deck gun and the space between hull and rudder with chains to be placed in both tunnels and near the stern area, weather permitting for further entry into the wreck.
London reports ongoing suffering after a great blizzard. Dozens of villages remain cut off with no food since Saturday as the Thames rises eight feet and acres flood. Canterbury reports forty families homeless after the Stour flood amid continuing gale and disrupted shipping.
Sioux City dispatch reports Orville Creag, 36, a peanut and hot tamale vendor by day, held for holdup after a robbery Monday evening. Police hope to link him to other recent hold ups as part of a citywide probe.
Des Moines dispatch reports federal officers arresting narcotics ring member Kid West Here as part of a midwest drugs operation. West supplied drugs to the group for the past week in quantities valued over seventy dollars. The ring also included William Beamer, arrested two months prior, with headquarters traced to Chicago.
Harald S. Semple a young scientist from the Bureau of Standards died after saving 13 year old Bradley Dickinson from drowning in the Potomac at Washington DC. Both were skating when a boat capsized. Semple pursued the boy and saved him but succumbed to the effort. His parents reside in Topeka Kansas.
Ralph Bellamy formerly heading a stock company at Watering now leading man and part owner of a stock company will marry Alien Delbridee, a member of his company. They planned to secure a license at Des Moines but encountered delays on the return trip to the theatre.
Wall Street greeted the selection of J Pierpont Morgan as chairman James A Farrell as president and Myron Taylor as financial chairman to run the United States Star corporation. The financial district reported a favorable consensus noting the men are well suited for their posts and duties.
Rob ert J. Gichty of Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co urges newspapers to wage a vigorous crusade for criminal law reform. He cites the Remus trial and a Los Angeles case as why swift, adequate punishment is needed and calls for the state to show “teeth” in justice, using the press as a tool.
In Chicago a new film strike began as motion picture exhibitors refused a 25 percent wage increase and a six hour day with seventh pay. Operators proposed terms were discussed with the Chicago Exhibitors' association, which set a meeting for today as the present contract expires January 11.
Defendant Sig.000, accused by his wife Mamie Hay of failing to provide support for two children over 18 years. Case filed in Yakima with damages sought for unpaid support and expenses.
Genevieve Hays, Cedar Falls, a Kent medal winner in laws, and her father Prof. W EB Hays, plan a Thursday air appearance lasting about 14 minutes. The Washington Des Moines event follows earlier on Station WIBM with remembered clashes, part of a schedule tied to local officials and the American Legion.
Col Charles A Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St Louis from Mexico City to Guatemala City arriving at 1 55 pm local time amid cheering crowds. Guatemala’s president presented a medal and praised his historic flight. Lindbergh bade farewell to President Calles in Mexico and prepared for the return leg to Detroit.
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