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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1928
Page
9
The piece notes a senatorial inquiry tracing missing oil bonds to a Republican committee, amid broader coverage of politics. It mentions Hickman’s life sentence prospects and details around the 1921 campaign debt settlement, with side notes on Wall Street and reforms. The narrative blends political intrigue with editorial opinion and historical references.
Washington analysts say the Democratic convention may keep the two-thirds rule allowing a minority to veto a Smith nomination. Smith aims for majority support and a conciliatory plan to avoid ruthlessness, while New York leaders seek a calm Houston gathering with minimal spectacle and no aggressive bloc action.
Thomas A Edison, aged eighty one, marks his birthday with a public testimonial attended by about four thousand school children in Fort Myers Florida. A second event sends him to the telegraph office to launch a new electric lighting plant in Bellingham Washington. The day features a giant electric candle cake and a luncheon menu with fresh strawberries from his own garden. Harvey Firestone joins the celebration. Henry Ford could not attend.
Corp George B. Postel recalls ten years ago with Company H 168th Infantry Rain Bow division in Lor raine. His brothers Elmer and John served nearby. John manned an automatic rifle and a listening post while Elmer carried messages. They faced gas and shelling in Belleau Wood and Chateau Thierry but all survived.
Forecast covers Feb 13 to 18 for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Mostly fair conditions with brief precipitation. Temperatures vary, generally above normal in most districts, with cold spells midweek and again at week’s end in northern areas.
William Edward Hickman, condemned slayer of Marion Parker, seeks a new trial delaying today's sentencing. Defense cites jury trial rights and possible Supreme Court appeal while Hickman declares he would choose death by stake over gallows. The stay of 0 to 90 days was granted to allow written motions and potential appeal.
Grinnell Iowa February 11. A resolution from the Town Fellowship conference of ministers and laymen states that the proposed navy enlargement bill in Congress goes beyond defense needs and signals aggression misrepresenting the nation’s spirit. The text cites concerns the plan could imperil the country.
In Los Angeles on February 11 and with William Edward Hickman found sane and guilty of murder, a meeting will decide how to distribute the $60,000 reward for the kidnapper and killer of Marion Parker. Gerald King reports 20 claims have been filed from widespread locales, as officials weigh who provided vital information identifying Hickman.
Des Moines reports the state board of control will convert the Clive prison farm into a dairy operation to supply part of the $80,000 annual dairy needs for state institutions. About 350 Holsteins will form the herd on 728 acres with 120 more acres rented. Planned to start March 1, prisoners with light work will continue on the farm.
Sioux City deputy administrator G A Brunson said no personnel changes will occur in federal prohibition forces in town until the civil service commission acts. Brunson, here with agents, discussed the Brookhart bill which would retain agents with over a year of service and good records, likely passing Congress.
A new daily comic character Bobby created by George Mort debuts with lovable adventures. Bubha navigates thrilling challenges in a family friendly strip that starts in the Cornier Monday and promises entertainment across daily installments.
Senator Wheeler of Montana denounces Coolidge for a private war in Nicaragua, accusing the administration of 700 American deaths, dollar diplomacy, and Wall Street influence. He criticizes Havana remarks and calls for accountability, while Navy officials testify on marines' actions in Nicaragua.
In Centervine Ta on February 11 the joint commission of Southwest Coal Operators association and the United Brotherhood of Miners pressed to finalize a new wage scale. The talks opened smoothly with no friction between groups, and a 1917 style agreement is anticipated to be completed within days.
The Courier promises home delivery before 5 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other causes, call 3100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 36 p.m.
G W Lonnecker, chief engineer of Iowa Public Service, said the company will install a gauge below the dam as soon as flood stage recedes enough for men to work. The gauge was made by the team fly company.
Canton reports wholesale murders of propertied classes as communism gains ground in Kwangtung. By February 11, disorders spread from December upheavals that left about 1,000 dead in Canton. A Red movement controls coast north of Hong Kong, with over a million farmers, fishermen and saltmakers forming communes, wiping out taxes, confiscating wealth, and expanding its reach.
Washington Feb 11 A special grand jury session in a district supreme court was asked to return a presentment charging Robert W. Stewart president of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana with contempt of the United States senate. District Attorney Peyton Gordon sought the presentment as a preliminary to an indictment for refusing to answer questions from the Senate interstate commerce committee during the Teapot Dome inquiry.
Unionville Tennessee February 1 40 percent Cane wieted of kidnapping Pauline Thompson local school teacher December 26 0 AM attempt to force her to marry him Joey Rennels fined 1000 and costs by Judge L R Woods yesterday The couple drove through Iowa to Owatonna Minnesota and then turned back to Manly Indiana where Rennels was arrested He paid 100 of the Ano and was paroled S A TO RUN HOTEL Des Moines February 11 The Salvation Army paid 50000 cash for a building to be remodeled into a hotel with quarters for an industrial home and offices for an employment bureau
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