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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1927

Page

9

Debates Stir Over Smiths Possible Nomination In Democratic Race

The article weighs Gov. Al Smith as a possible Democratic nominee and how his wet stance could affect party strategy and the prohibition issue. It notes Republicans might push toward the wet side to win urban votes, while Democratic drys weigh expediency against Smiths proven vote magnetism for a national campaign.

al Smith New York State Mark Sullivan Smith de Stylgl Alavoula Timpaiga G.G. P Republican Party

Let Smith Have It Trend Grows With Democrats

Washington column reviews Democratic strategy over the McAdoo Smith feud and the wet dry split. Leaders seek compromise to win, fearing a repeat of past nominating battles. The piece notes many officials favor letting Smith be nominated while rank and file remain dry and reluctant to back him publicly.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Feba Pone Roosevelt New York Smith Lairly Washington Pawels Congreso Senatora Oppese Smith Congress Xomr Smitty McAdoo

Tex protégée lands Paris opera contract next year

Mary McCormick, long mentored by Mary Garden and recently back from Europe studies, has signed a contract to star at the Paris opera house next year.

Mary McCormick Tex Mary Garden Europe Paris Opera House

Portugal Stays in turmoil as rebels clash with troops

Lisbon reports fierce fighting between government forces and revolutionaries. Northern garrison in Oporto seen most active with casualties. Unconfirmed reports say rebels threaten northern Porto, Braga, and Viana do Castelo. communications may be disrupted. Government under President Carmona faces demands to resign and restore the constitutional regime.

Lisbon Portugal Oporto Portugual Braga Viana

Arrangement on German reparations payments outlined

The United States and Germany agreed on a plan to pay reparations due to this government. About 5.8 million dollars is due for the year ending August 31, 1871 with roughly 16 million dollars annually thereafter. The agreement excludes U.S. army occupation costs currently reimbursed at 13 million dollars annually.

Washington

Headlight Stations Proposed for Iowa

Des Moines February 4. A proposal to the Iowa house by Rep Marion R. Mac Caulley of Calhoun calls for headlight stations in every county. Each station would employ an inspector to ensure auto owners obey headlights laws. The state highway commission would supervise and fund the stations from the primary road fund.

Des Moines Web Iowa House of Representatives Marion R. MacCaulley Calhoun State Highway Commission

Socialist charge may gauge split in Marx cabinet

Berlin February reports Deputy Landsberg, a socialist, accused Interior Minister von Keudell of aiding rebels in the 1920 Kapp Putsch. Chancellor Marx urged restraint as the chamber adjourned amid a heated dispute. If Keudell is forced out, nationalist ministers threaten to withdraw en masse.

Marx Berlin INS Relchatek Landsberg Ma. von Keudell Dattanailat Leaders Agreed That If Dr. van Keudell

Coed Marion Meyers Attempted Bank Robbery Ends in Arrest

Vermillion SouthDakota nineteen year old Marian Meyers freshman at the University of South Dakota attempted to drill into the First National Bank vault using an electric drill. She was interrupted by a night watchman and later found crying on a stairway. Stolen dresses were found in her room and authorities note she lacked funds for tuition. Her mother, blind to the motive, says Marian is an only child.

Vermillion University of South Dakota Marion Meyers First National Bank Alturner Tl. O. Perkins Woonsocket S. D C. C. Josey Weelond Meyers Granges Josey Miss Meyers Belilacing Verkina Valley City Margeret Meyers Hank Sean Marian Theo HI. O. Perkins Valley Ciry Miss Moyers J. Monglert Margaret Moyers Maria

May Lead McAdoo's Men in Democratic Nomination Talks

Edwin TY Meredith of Des Moines a noted farm journal publisher is discussed as a potential holistic successor to William G. McAdoo if he does not seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Angus McLean of North Carolina is also named alongside Meredith as a Meadon era option in east whispers.

Edwin TY. Meredith Des Moines Wilson Wintiarm McAdoo Angus McLean North Carolina Meredith

U S Chamber Probers Hold Farm Hearings Des Moines

The U S Chamber of Commerce agriculture commission begins two day hearings in Des Moines with figures from St Louis Chicago Princeton and Des Moines including Dean Curtiss Ames Meredith Wallace and Hearst. Nagle urged practical relief for farmers and noted the inquiry follows a demand by industrial leaders rather than farmers.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Des Moines Web INS United States Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Commission Charles Nagle St. Louis John Stuart Quaker Oals Chicago S. B. Graham Princeton University Minneapolis New York Dean C Farm Bureau Federation Nagle Fle

Youth in Grimes Grand Rapids Crime Report

Grand Rapids police analysis shows sixty percent of last year’s robbery and theft in the city was by youths under 17. Col James Sinke reports forty five percent of youths brought to court are ages 13 to 16, blaming lack of character training and broken homes for juvenile crime.

Grand Rapids Mich James Sinke Public Safety Sinke Sinker

Three Die in Fire at Marine Barracks Quantico

A late night fire at the Marine Barracks Quantico killed three residents. Lieutenant Holderby and his 4 year old daughter Clotilde died in the blaze, while Miss Jeaney Griffin, a house sitter, perished. Miss Carolyn Griffin was injured and hospitalized. Mrs Holderby and another daughter escaped unharmed.

Marine Barracks Washington Quantico Cdeat Andrew R Holderby Marine Corps Jeaney Griffin Clotilde Holderby Lieut. Holderby Carolyn Griffin Heanor Griffin Quantica Aigut Tholderby

Couzens-Dodge tax appeal adjourned into next week

Washington D C Feb 5 With hearings on the 30 million dollar Couzens Dodge income tax appeal adjourned until Monday attorneys for the former minority stockholders of the Ford Motor company said it will be impossible for the government to upset their cease Broelsholderk attorneys planned to finish their case by midweek They had announced Senator James Couzens would be called to the stand but uncertainty remained over subpoena orders

Washington D.C Couzens-Dodge Ford Motor Company Broelsholderk James Couzens Michigan

Deputy Sheriff and Drunk Man Clash During Divorce Service

Deputy Nile Morena confronted Charley Johnson at a farm home near Creston to serve divorce papers. Johnson refused entry, grabbed a club, fought Morena, who wrested the weapon away and arrested Johnson for felonious assault. Johnson pleaded guilty in justice court, fined $10 plus costs. Divorce papers were served. In a second note, Rex Mitchell won a $2,590 personal injury verdict against Leslie Putnam in district court after an auto collision involving several named parties.

Vinton Nile Morena Benstoh Gouply Charley Johnson Wying Creston Rex Mitchel Leslie Putnan Mitchell Putnany San Feller Henry George Idalka Martin

Weather forecast for week in Missouri valleys and central Great Plains

Period covers February 7 to 12 with moderate temperatures expected across the Missouri valleys and northern central Great Plains. Some precipitation likely on one or two days, with variable conditions across Aussta sipple area and surrounding regions.

Chinigo Aussta Sipple Missouri Great Piakya

Courier Delivery Notice at 6:30 Deadline

The notice informs readers deliveries must arrive by 6 30 p m. If the paper is late due to carrier errors or other causes readers should call the offices before 6 30 p m for a reprint or copy of the paper.

UN Forces Fall Back to Yenchow Establish New Base

A report notes UN forces were driven back to Yenchow where a new base of operations has been established. The excerpt discusses a proposal to combine school and city elections in Des Moines, arguing it would politicize school boards and invite scandal, with Dr. Harry A. Boysen warning against such blending as unwise for any broader state application.

Yenchow Des Moines Harry A. Boyson Watering East Tdwa Boysen

Explosion and Fire Kill Two at Toledo Church

A church blast and blaze at the First Congregational Church in Toledo, Ohio, killed Mr. and Mrs. Clyde I. Wilt and seriously injured a third person. The parsonage and property were destroyed as fire crews battled the flames. Architect Langdon suggested a bomb may have caused the disaster, though some think a gas heater leak could be responsible. Pastor Allen Stockdale was away in Washington, D. C., at the time.

Toledo Iit First Congregational Church Clyde I. A.wilt WIE Churley TL. Langdon Atlen A. Stockdale Vitagerald Whi Alteria Allan Stockdate Washington, D

Old Style Girl Picks Dominate Student Preference

University of Southern California students favored the old style girl in a survey. About 40 percent chose the old style as ideal wife, 26 percent preferred the flapper, and 17 percent each favored the business and clinging types. The 1,400 respondents reflected era attitudes and fashion ideals of the period.

Iowa Girl Teaches Em How to Behave in Detroit

Alline Davidson, 18, who traveled from Wort Dodge, Iowa, to marry her sweetheart, resented being accosted on a Detroit street by Walter Silvergren, 20. She prompted his arrest. Judge Euyard Jefferies stated that men from her hometown know how to treat girls, while sentencing Silvergren to the house of correction.

Mich Alline Davidson Detroit Wort Dodge Las Walter Silvergren Giels

Dry War Vessels Set to Patrol Two States

Glen Brunson, federal prohibition administrator, says two newer patrol boats will operate in the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The vessels, manned by prohibition officers, will cover the Sioux City district and begin in the latter part of April with one boat on the Mississippi and the other on the Missouri. They are to be dispatched to Detroit for assignment as needed.

Gia Senate Sioux City Tin Web. A Glen Brunson Allasouri Guid Bo Ehanse Janis Digtelet

Britain waits for developments as China crisis grows

Tokyo reports warships ordered to sail to Shanghai area with 300 bluejackets for possible immediate action. London dispatch notes rioting in Tientsin and protests by Chang Tso lin over foreign troops in Shanghai. Cantonese forces threaten Shanghai while Sun Chuan Pang reinforces Yen Chow as British cabinet withholds troop decisions awaiting Chinese developments.

Tokio Terry Yee Sazho Kure Shanghai Mentsin London Tientsin By Abe Peking INS Chang Tso-Lin Aman John Visa A. Macat Psst Mh Marshal Chang Canton Sun Chuan- Pang Yenchow Coberts Hangehow Yenchaw Hangenow Au Pei Wu Eakow Fales O'Malley Eugene Chen Ten Chow Marshal Sur Chu Chow Britain Tondar China

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