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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
8
A banking bill moved to the president for signature, amid a banker lobby push. Senator Glass calls for a formal inquiry into the lobby’s activities and spending, with a report by Fan. The piece also notes California storm aftermath, a New Yorker’s will, a half cent oleo tax debate, and farm relief advice to the president.
Statehouse, Des Moines Feb 11. Senator Lars J Skromme proposed a legislative committee to investigate the state board of education and administration of Iowa State College and the University of Iowa. The senate rejected the resolution 30 to 15 after a brief session. He criticized expenditures, land purchases, duplication of work, outside incomes of professors, and lack of legislative supervision over the schools. He vowed to carry on the effort and cited costs per student and the Iowa Memorial Union funding as concerns.
The destroyer tender Melville in San Diego is provisioning to depart for Nicaragua. Major Ross Rowell commands the San Diego marine air forces and the expedition, with 80 to 200 men and six aircraft expected to accompany the Melville to the Central American republic, though details remain coded and secret.
Bremer county farmer Frank Fortney 35 confessed to the killing of Walter McCaffree, his former landlord and his wife's lover, after McCaffree’s body was found with two head wounds. Fortney awaits potential second degree murder charges as he faced possible penitentiary punishment while his alibi was torn apart by state agents and Bremer county officials.
An Elmira college senior Edith M. Stewart, 23, of Tuxedo Park, N Y, died after swallowing poison to avoid a college rule reprimand. The death, reported Feb 17, adds to a list of youths who died by their own actions. A separate item notes Clark Kessler, a 14 year old from Elizabeth N J, found dead possibly from poison at All Souls Episcopal Church, with investigators examining whether it was suicide.
Des Moines reports a severe cold wave predicted for Iowa tonight. Temperatures are forecast from 5 to 10 degrees below zero in the northwest, with the rest of the state near zero to 10 above. Snow is also expected in the east and south portions.
Sioux City Iowa February 17 Beginning March 1 streetcar fares will rise to eight cents cash or two tickets for 15 cents. The present rate is seven cents cash or four tickets for 23 cents. Diminishing passenger revenue dating from 1921 forced the change. W J Bertke general manager said competition from automobiles is blamed for the decline in passenger revenue.
New York February 17. Tex as Guinan a famed nightclub hostess was arrested after a raid on her three hundred club by twelve federal prohibition agents. Three liquor charges were filed against Miss Guinan. She spent about ten hours in jail and was released on $1000 bail.
Washington February 17 The senate today approved a bill permitting Blair Nebraska to bridge the Missouri river. It now moves to the house for action.
Federal Judge John C Knox denies defense requests to dismiss conspiracy indictments against former Attorney General Harry M Daugherty and former alien property dovatohian Thomas W Miller. Motions claimed insufficient evidence and urged striking portions of the government’s evidence. Knox rules evidence enough to continue trial. adjournment set for afternoon session.
Washington reports a push for a probe into lobbying around the Pepper McFadden banking bill. Senator Glass of Virginia says lobbyists were active in the Senate, opposing the measure as it neared passage. The bill moves to the White House for the president’s signature amid expected amendment to include lobbying activity.
Des Moines Feb 17 Dwight N Lewis member of the Iowa railroad commission was appointed commerce counsel by Charles Webster and B M Richardson the other rail board members The appointment goes to the senate for confirmation Lewis will not resign the commission until approval and will succeed Judge J H Henderson who announced retirement effective when his term ends in July
Town City Ta Feb 17 Albert B Sidwell local dairyman tries to collect 25000 damages for the death of his 8 year old son Leslie in a spring automobile accident. Plaintiff says driver Kohn Scheets was negligent when he struck the boy riding a bicycle. Jurors were chosen.
Paris reports the cabinet will ask parliament to discuss military reform the 1928 budget and electoral reform before adjourning July 14. This schedule leaves no time for ratification of the Mellon Revenger debt accord this year and pushes any debt talk to a special session likely in October.
Report from Rone on February 17 states Col. De Pinedo postponed his planned nonstop flight from Africa to Brazil due to prevailing bad weather over the course. The notice mentions San Felice and lists Henry George Idelita Martin among readable names in the surrounding text.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 4 30 o clock. If the paper is not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Washington Feb 17 Republican leader Tilson warned that McNary Haugen farm relief bill would vest vast powers in the president and threaten constitutional limits. Iowa Gov Hammill urged quick passage and signature if approved, framing the issue as fair treatment for agriculture.
Des Moines February 17 Repres Wolfe Linn and Hubbard Pottawattamie have prepared a bill for introduction proposing a state tax on all tobacco. Dealers would pay 1 cent on every 10 cents of tobacco sold with fractions included. Funds would go to the school fund for maintenance and operation of schools.
Des Moines February 17 John Menough a farmer near Ogden Boone county has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court He lists liabilities at 2517 14 and assets at 250
Miss Emma Raetz 22, a maid servant from Atkins Ia, sues Mrs John Lenz a teacher in Vinton Ia for 1200 dollars. Claims slapping her face calling her a dirty animal and withholding part of wages. Charges include 600 for physical pain and public shock 300 for mental anguish 100 for slanderous words 268 for exemplary damage 32 for wages withheld.
Edward J Gallagher, an insurance agent from Home Park boulevard, observes the state checker tournament. He notes that to a casual spectator the game seems dull, but a close match is engaging for those who understand checker strategy and possibilities.
Washington D C February illness blocks senator designate Frank Le Smith Alingis from appearing before the committee on his campaign expenditures Hearings set to begin today were postponed as illness prevents Smith from being seated before the full committee Small term expires March 4 and hearings were to begin today on campaign expenditures with Smith asked to attend.
Benjamin H Turner, a convicted murderer from Mystic Ta., broke his fast at Cumberland County jail after more than five days without food. He drank a pint of warm milk and later ate a small amount of solid food. He plans to appeal his life sentence in the Maine law court following his recent conviction for the murder of James D Hallen in Fal mouth.
Shanghai dispatches report Hangchow’s defense routed and Cantonese forces pressing toward Shanghai. The Chaumont with 1300 Marines is ordered to Shanghai, with plans to stop en route previously, now due Feb 24. Marshal Sun Chian Kai-Shek’s troops push north, civilians flee, and censorship tightens as the Cantonese strike near Hangchow, Kashing, and Sankiang.
Pioneer lawyer and former state legislator Parley Finch died yesterday in Fort Dodge after weeks of illness. He served in the Iowa House in the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth General Assemblies and in the Senate in the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth sessions. Finch chaired the House Judiciary Committee in 1898 and assisted with code revision in 1897. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. A daughter and two grandchildren survive.
Des Moines on February 17. George F. Hamilton urged Iowa press members to craft constructive publicity highlighting the state's value and undeveloped resources. He warned that implying Iowa is broke has deterred investment and tourism, and called for a systemic campaign to advertise towns, resources, and development opportunities.
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