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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
12
Frank Lockhart, famed driver, escaped a near fatal crash at Daytona Beach while attempting a new speed record. His Stutz somersaulted at 220 to 230 mph but landed on its wheels. he suffered shock and minor injuries, with cause possibly rain and fog obscuring vision.
Washington report outlines Senator Reed of Miesquit aiming to mold the Democratic platform to unite the party or force a broader issue for the 1926 campaign. It notes Reed’s skill as a prosecutor and his past influence on public opinion including opposition to the League of Nations, and flags risks of internal overstatement against Coolidge and Republicans.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 oclock. If the carrier fails to deliver on time due to error or other cause, call F100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 30 pm.
Drs Maines reports near zero readings as a bitter northerly wind sweeps the state. Sioux City and Des Moines register subzero temps while Dubuque and Davenport show double digit below readings. Ice glazed streets hindered traffic as rain turned to snow across eastern Iowa.
Ottawa reports opening statements in the Pleasant Valley school bombing case. Twenty three students testify while State's Attorney Hanson accuses Hiram Reed of placing dynamite that wrecked the building. The prosecutor cites motive tied to a potential marriage and fatherhood.
Thomas E. Rust recalls directing construction of vast railroad terminal yards for the American Expeditionary Forces. The project included 250 miles of track and warehouses designed to supply 1,000,000 men for 60 days, with about 5,000 workers including German prisoners and allied troops. Armistice signing halted full yard utilization.
A letter received by Bernardsville police claims to describe a January assault on Miss Margaret Brown near Morristown, detailing a robbery of two Cities Service bonds worth $14,000 and a gold certificate. The writer admits striking Brown, pouring gasoline, and setting her afire, then hints at lethal self harm if captured.
In Chicago on February 23 twelve firemen fighting a vacant downtown skyscraper fire were nearly killed when a cornice fell among them. The inferno, timed for tearing down the building, endangered nearby elevated structures as eighteen companies and a fire tag battled the flames for several hours before control.
The Senate interstate commerce subcommittee on coal arrived in Pittsburgh to inspect the bituminous coal industry and began a tour of mining camps in the district. Philip Murray of the United Mine Workers led the inspection, with headquarters set and visits planned for nearby sites.
Senate passes unopposed bills and takes up Norris Muscle Shoals resolution. Judiciary subcommittee continues hearings on Shipstead and injunction bill. Naval affairs committee weighs appropriation for naval building. Agriculture committee continues farm relief hearings.
Harry O'Downey an Ohio Gily seaman aboard the Hatteras was shot in the chest amid a street confrontation after leaving a Belfast dancehall with Pred Moore. Police pursued three suspects as Moore aided the wounded man. O'Downey's condition remained grave.
Des Moines reports critical crowding in Iowa state penal institutions and hospitals. A. M. McColl says Anamosa and Fort Madison prisons lack cell space and use halls for housing. Legislature may be asked for more housing facilities and maintenance funds. Senator Bergman favors a new Clive prison.
Chicago reports that Frank Leonatti, age 40, keeper of the Forty Two gang hangout and owner of a nearby roadhouse, was shot outside his home 20 feet from his door. A rival bootlegging gang allegedly warned him a month earlier he would not survive stepping outside. Police arrived after he died. Leonatti was linked by police as a cousin-in-law to Diamond Joe Espisote.
Jefferson City Missouri February 23 Two youths believed by Sheriff TL G Withapp to be John Burns and Samuel Easter, escaped prisoners and murderers of two Indiana deputy sheriffs, were held in the county jail awaiting identification. They were arrested after a long chase into a neighboring county. The men gave the names John Wagner and William Deegan and claimed origins Detroit and Ironwood Michigan.
Karl C. Schuyter of Denver told the Tran spot Dome committee that H M Blackmer gained 750000 dollars in profits from the Continental Trading Company deal. The testimony addressed the missing witness in the case.
Local manager CG Frank Powers of the Popular Gigart store advocates a daytime radio ordinance to bar certain electrical equipment during specific hours. He opposes Fairfield mass rules but supports restricting chargers and similar devices. He notes home chargers near his shop disrupt reception. X ray machines and essential medical devices should remain unrestricted for medical use.
Washington Ga Feb 25 the ambitious 740 000 000 naval building program launched by secretary of the navy Wilbur shrank today to 274 600 000 dimensions about one third of what was originally proposed. The house naval committee sought a bill bearing resemblance to the Wilbur plan which aimed at 74 ships including cruisers destroyer leaders submarines and aircraft carriers. Only 15 new ships are contemplated in the house program 15 10 000 ton cruisers and one airplane carrier at 13 400 000 cost. The cruisers will cost 17 000 000 each.
Senator James E. Watson and Secretary of State Frederick Schortemeier filed Watsons presidential candidacy in Indiana. The accompanying petition listed 15 000 Indiana residents, far exceeding the 500 names required.
Albany police pursued the murder case of Miss Margaret Brown found burned on the Morristown Bernardsville highway. Taxi driver Duncan Bruce testified two men forced him to drive from Lynbrook to Albany at gunpoint and abandon him, with a rack of notes describing the so called human torch murder in the cab.
Henry M Blackmer missing Denver oil man obtained 750000 of Continental Trading bonds, his attorney told the Teapot Dome committee. Blackmer said in Montreal in 1923 he took the bonds from the deal. Sinclair allegedly gave 235000 to Pat and 75000 to the RNC. Blackmer fled to Europe to avoid civil suit while bonds sat in a New York bank. Schuyler claimed Blackmer authorized him to tell the story today and insisted he had no involvement with Continental Trading. The habeas corpus for Col Robert W Stewart, head of the Standard Oil Indiana, was dismissed. he remains under Senate custody pending appeal. Stewart’s bond set at 3000 and case may reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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