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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1928
Page
10
In a swift morning gathering the Black Hawk County delegation pledged solid support for former Gov. Lowden of Illinois for president. The resolution praised his character and public service, while rival candidates failed to gain momentum. The brief meeting adjourned after about 20 minutes as Lowden camp maintained its lead.
G Herb Palin, nationally known for the slogans Safety First and Eventually Why Not Now, died here yesterday of heart disease. He was described as the originator of several famous phrases including See America First and Who Owns One. He was SL years old.
Train bandits take payrolls totaling 133000 while political analysis outlines the Solid South holding 228 of 1100 delegates at the Democratic national convention. Most southern delegates oppose Gov. Smith, with unit rules likely keeping them anti-Smith, as regional leaders fear political loss and guidance of their offices. The piece notes deep sectional divides and potential last-ditch stances at the convention.
Jenny Lind Ark February 25 mourns as rescue teams locate 13 dead victims of a gas explosion in a coal shaft. Led by state mine inspector Claud Speigel crews cleared tunnels through the night. only one miner remained trapped. Wreckage and fumes hampered relief. cause not announced after rescue work ended.
News from wee Feb 25 reports Italian Prime Minister Mussolini to meet with Austrian concerns over German subjects in Tyrol. Giacinto Aurtti, Austrian plenipotentiary, departs for Rome prompting talk of a possible break in relations as Tyrolese deputies insist on Austria's firm stance against Italian aggression.
Miami Beach, Fla. Pro. 2).-(1P- Robert Condit, Ohio inventor, announced plans to launch a rocket voyage to Venus. He expects to depart at 10:37 a.m. on the scheduled day, noting the journey will cover millions of miles and the duration is uncertain. He awaits several rocket parts as meteoric conditions in early mast offer the best chance for the projected attempt.
Washington February 25 The agriculture committee will report out the McNary Haugen farm relief bill with the equalization fee. Representative Williams Republican Illinois said former supporters want to drop the fee but the committee will push the measure forward amid influential forces seeking a presidential veto.
Pasadena resident Mrs Lilly Busch widow of Adolphus Busch famed St Louis brewer and founder of the Busch sunken gardens died at her Pasadena home today. She was born in 1844 and was a prominent figure in local society and plant collections.
Six masked robbers in a wild west style assault terrorized passengers on a Grand Trunk local between Chicago and Port Huron. They blew open the mail car, seized two mail pouches with payroll cash for Harvey, and fled in a touring car after a gun battle. About $138,000 stolen, with $80,000 from a Federal Reserve shipment and $58,000 from a Chicago bank to Harvey. Police pursue leads. one robber rode the train to Evengreen Park before the ambush.
The interviewee, Seth E. Perkins of 312 South street, a curtain carrier manufacturer, notes theatre drops are largely advertising free now. He explains theatres favor drapes that open from the middle to the sides and warn that the old style drop is fading as theatres seek more beautiful, modern presentations.
Washington Feb 25 President Coolidge believes the house naval committee bill for 16 warships does not fully meet navy needs but he sees the MICHSUTC as a step in the right direction. The plan calls for 15 cruisers and one aircraft carrier though Secretary Wilbur asked for 71 ships. He doubts more than 16 ships can be started in five years and says additions could be arranged if desired.
Judge G. D. Thompson, serving his eleventh year on the Eleventh district court, died at his Webster City residence from heart trouble. Nearly 65, he finished a court session yesterday amid a five week term. He is survived by a widow and four children, including son George Thompson, an assistant city attorney in Cincinnati. FRAULES UPPER BERTIL Des Moines. Feb. 25.47% - A fast, a good word for the upper.
Weather forecast for Feb 27 to Mar 3 covers Missouri and Mississippi valleys and northern and central Great Plains. Expect occasional precipitation and variable temperatures, mostly near or above seasonal norms.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30 o clock. If the carrier boy delivers late or you do not receive your paper by that time, please phone 100 before 0 pom. A copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 0 pom.
Managua reports Gen Augustino Sandino, rebel leader, likely using ruses to mislead U S Marines about his forces and location. Marines capture two Sandino deserters who claim his forces have dwindled to 200 to 300 and that he plans to move from Matagalpa mountains toward the Coco river. Marine officers doubt the prisoners' tale, suspecting planted misinformation.
London news reports the Italian steamer Alcantara collided with Russian schooner Tovaritsch in a Dover strait fog. Tovaritsch captain says Alcantara crippled and heading to Southampton. coast guard fears all hands lost. One survivor died aboard Mongolia. 14 more feared drowned.
Eldora Iowa Feb 23 L V Carter speaker of the laws house of representatives is in critical condition at a local hospital after a stroke of apoplexy struck him shortly after 2 PM while addressing the Mardin county Republican convention in the courthouse. Carter was previously stricken with apoplexy in Chicago last spring and Mrs Carter motored to Waterloo then chartered an airplane to his bedside.
Nice France February 25 Former Crown Prince Carol of Roumania is said by his aide de camp to expect to occupy the Romanian throne within a few months. He is accompanied from Paris by Mme Magda Lupescu, the Romanian woman he left his wife for and who is linked to his contested succession.
In Black Hawk county Republicans met at the courthouse to select a 27 member delegation to the state convention for Frank O Lowden of Illinois. The pro Lowden movement dominated. Hoover and Dawes support was faint. Dr W L Hearst acted as chairman with E L Corton as secretary. motions on credentials and a delegate selection committee were ruled in order, and a resolution praising Lowden was adopted by a roaring vote.
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