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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1927
Page
9
Des Moines reports a stalemate over highway control as the legislature rejects the Beusey appointive plan and adopts the Lovrien scheme for an 11 member commission. Senate leaders fear politicization if status remains, while a conference may resolve the clash between houses.
Washington dispatch reports that Dr. Butler's third term remarks spur debate among Republican leaders about President Coolidge's possible renomination. Many seek clarity on his plans and the Farm Bill as passage looms, while some fear a destabilizing motive behind Butler's talk. A continued inquiry into whether Butler coordinated with others is noted.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House approves a bill requiring all ice cream makers, before delivery, to pasteurize milk and cream at no less than 145 degrees Fahrenheit and held briefly at 185 degrees. An amendment exempts tuberculin-tested dairy cows from the act. The bill moves to the Senate for concurrence.
Vernon St Pet ersburg 10. Birger gang leader today withdrew his application for a writ of habeas corpus in Circuit Judge C Skern s court. Birger was taken by Sheriff James Pritenard and deputies to the Franklin county jail at Benton. State's Attorney Roy C. Martin said he would recommend bond of 90000 and Birger s attorney indicated it would be furnished.
District Judge E. B. Stiles of Manchester arrived in Rochester Minnesota to submit to an operation for bladder trouble. He presides in Black Hawk Buchanan Grundy and Delaware counties.
Vinton Iowa February 16. Elected constable Charles Fisher offers his services free to Benton county residents to fight chicken thieves. He will use fingerprint identification to track suspects.
Villard editor of The Nation will address the Saturday Lunch club at the University of Iowa next Saturday. He is known for attacks on polite institutions humanitarian writings and certain types of journalism.
Washington February 10 Congress considered two proposals to build a full merchant marine to serve farmers and national needs. Chairman Jones backed both options government owned and operated or private ownership with federal subsidies, arguing only a strong US fleet will keep Americans at sea and aid farmers. Endorsed by McNary-Dole, the plan aims to create a merchant fleet commensurate with US wealth and power.
George N Marsh a former Medical Life Insurance agent linked to Ivan Londergan and known as the right hand man of the promoter was returned to prison in New Orleans. He faced a federal mail fraud charge and had previously served time at Fort Madison and been paroled in 1922. Marsh was later bonded in New Orleans on the new indictment with connections to Waterloo and Des Moines figures and Senator Wheeler of Montana named among his associates.
Workers in Mason City joined in a manhunt for Eddie Cox a seven year old who drowned in Lime Creek Sunday. Additional divers and two motor boats probed the creek to recover the body amid fears it had floated downstream.
Harold McCormick flatly denied reports he and Gina Walska plan divorce and rejected retirement to cruise. Ganna Walska avoided comment in Paris on marital strife while intimates doubt a divorce is pending. Reports say preparations for possible settlement and new Paris drama for the couple persist.
Soult Ste.Marie Feb 10 UP report says five children of Mr and Mrs Harry Trimble burned to death in the Rudyard home southwest of here. Trimble escaped badly burned while his wife leaped from a upper window with their sixth child. Fire started from an overheated stove downstairs and consumed the stairway before family could flee.
Kenneth G Ormiston former Angeles Temple radio operator faced a divorce action in Los Angeles with no sensational action. The filing mentions only desertion and makes no reference to Aimee Semple McPherson or the mysterious Miss X linked to a Carmel by the Sea bungalow last summer when McPherson was asked about a kidnapping rumor.
New York, Feb 10. Mrs. William Seymour 70 wife of the noted director and member of the Davenport acting family died at her home from a paralytic stroke. Known professionally as May Davenport she last appeared on stage in 1894 with her sister Fanny Davenport. Her father was E. Davenport, a noted tragedian.
In Little Rock on February 18, the Arkansas House approved the Rotenberry bill by a 30 to 47 vote, prohibiting teaching the theory of evolution in state supported schools. The measure now moves to the Senate.
Des Moines Feb 9 The Iowa Advertising to Be Continued association held a special meeting at the Des Moines club voting to continue the ad campaign. John F D Aus publisher of the Burlington Hawk Ey e and president of the association was reelected along with other officers. The Courier delivery hours and contact details are provided for timely delivery and issues.
Bishop Charles Anderson of Chicago, during a conference in Des Moines, faulted people in their sixties for broader societal ills. He asserted elders failed in politics, business morals, and setting a good home example, contrasting with younger generations.
In West New York New Jersey Joseph Sargarco twenty six was cornered by police in a girl’s apartment and shot himself. Miss Agnes Brooks who kept the home was arrested for complicity as was John Marchese who appeared after the shooting. Police found several diamond rings in the apartment. Also reported Pioneer Lawyer James W. Bolton dies in Sioux City.
Des Moines reports Ralph Conner, author and pastor of St Stephens United Church in Winnipeg, blames lax U S divorce laws for rising separations. He cites easy access to courts and a prevalence of “gold diggers,” urging Americans to tighten rules amid widespread marital strain.
Rev Ernest B Mounsey of Christ Church notes changes in the Church of England prayer book now accepted by the Episcopal Church in America. The revised rite drops the words obey and the dowry pledge, while preserving the ring ceremony and recognizing improved status of women. adoption to be completed at next convention after 1928 Washington meeting.
Arrests were made after police raided three theatres amid charges of seduction and prostitution linked to productions. Stars Mae West Basil Rathbone Dorothy Hall Don Dillaway and Helen Menken faced $1000 bail, others $500 each. Hearings slated tonight with further action expected.
Miss Gladys Jordan resumed her role as jury forewoman in Cumberland County Court today for the murder trial of Benjamin H Turner of Mystic Ix. The trial reopened after an interruption caused by Miss Jordan's absence yesterday as Turner continued his cross examination. Turner testified of serving in the army in 1918 as a conscientious objector and said he neither hunted nor fished because he could not bear to see anything killed.
Franciso Cal Feb 10 Theodor Cronek a claimed son of a Brunny Neb clergy man admits to police he threatened to kill Mrs Henry St Goar widow of sugar magnate in a blackmail plot Cronek in jail after receiving a fake money package from supposed St Goar representatives the first of a series of threats was received a week ago
Centerville woman Carmela Russo petitions Gov. Hammill to free her younger sister Conununza Russo, held at Rockwell City reformatory after a troubled marriage and a fatal shooting. She argues knowledge of the life at Rockwell City supports clemency, citing past sentence and family ties.
President Coolidge has urged Britain France Italy and Japan to empower their delegates to the Geneva preparatory commission for disarmament negotiations and to set an early date for talks. The move aims to secure an agreement that would directly affect cruisers and other ship classes not yet covered by existing treaties.
John Brookshire a 35 year old night watchman for Miller Taylor Construction of Waterloo was electrocuted on a bridge under construction over the Kalamazoo River at Kalamazoo Michigan. Wires were reportedly live and exposed by the city electrician officials said. Brookshire leaves a widow and children and they were residing temporarily in Kalamazoo. He had worked for the firm about a year and a half after moving from Dayton. Ralph A Glhnove, 40 a cashier with Bank of Jefferson in Sioux City is wanted by authorities for alleged forgery of a $1500 note in Union County South Dakota and state agents.
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