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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
10
Mayor Thompson’s radio campaign opens Feb 15 to tell the United States that Chicago is not the crime capital. The Propagandists will broadcast nationwide while critics urge real vice cleanup and police action.
In Ohio a power struggle shapes the Willis Hoover contest. Willis leverages federal patronage and church support to mobilize voters, while Hoover lags in organization. Cincinnati may oppose Willis and anti saloon sentiment.
In New York on February 3 a quiet woman identified as Mme. Anastasia Tchaikovsky fluttered rumor mills as a possible Grand Duchess Anastasia. Reporter notes she is German speaking, stays in seclusion aboard the Berengaria, and may be seeking medical treatment after injuries in Siberia.
Short Interviews With Home Folks notes local weather observers Ralph and Mrs. Slippy cite historical records kept by M. H. Newton showing February 1906 was stormy with drifting snow and February 1895 endured 12 consecutive days below zero. The quotes emphasize Februarys of yesteryear were harsher than common memory suggests.
West Union Iowa receipts show The West Union Community Hospital receiving $100 from local women. The donation followed a ball held last evening organized by the town’s women.
William W. Chaplin reports on a historic demonstration of trans Atlantic television via the Baird televisor. In Hart, New York, images from London appeared as rudimentary faces on a whirling screen, proving the possibility of cross ocean sight and sound though clarity remained limited.
Washington February 9 Beck retained his Pennsylvania seat after a House elections committee vote of 6 to 3 confirming his eligibility amid challenges by Representative Garrett. The panel promised a minority report delaying the full house action. Sheldon Clark Chicago oilman was freed on contempt charges by Judge Siddons related to the Fall Sinclair case after a mistrial.
In Los Angeles the Hickman trial near completion as the state rested and Judge J J Trabucco prepared to instruct the jury. The panel of four women and eight men will decide the fate of the youth accused of killing a year old girl identified as Marion Parker. The court recessed at 2 p m for reading of the judge's instructions.
Chicago launches a citywide drive against slot machines after reports that children gamble their lunch money. Authorities estimate about 5,000 machines operate in the city as part of the effort to curb child gambling.
An unclear excerpt references a deration and a dy to the dread, mentioning Miss Brown of X Y and a plan tied to a plot. The Evening Courier hints at events unfolding on a Sunday evening with a grim context involving death and a drab stenographer.
Chairman William Butler of the Republican National Committee announced Kansas City will host the national convention as scheduled next year after Missouri leaders guaranteed hotel rooms for delegates and guests, removing the need to relocate the event.
Severe gales in southern California toppled Mount Lowe Observatory near Pasadena and wrecked buildings in area towns. Fires started, trees were uprooted, five airplanes were destroyed, and many telephone lines were knocked out.
Veteran G F Pun recalls a near disaster overseas when his transport and another vessel collided after a long voyage with hundreds of troops aboard. He describes scrambling to the top deck, a cautious captain reassuring passengers, and a broken rudder forcing a tense return toward Hoboken after days at sea.
Senate probes subpoena sent to Joan O Jr as Teapot Dome inquiry widens Watch for Rockefeller testimony as Col Robert W Stewart faces pressure to testify and resignations surface amid oil deal disclosures
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