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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
9
The Iowa General Assembly may meet in a special session within a fortnight to prepare a 100 million dollar highway bond proposition for the November 6 election, while Gov Hammill denies any decision. Several lawmakers have signed pledges and vacancies must be filled before convening. the process hinges on certified selections and pledged support.
Four years into an oil scandals probe Senator Walsh of Montana will open a senate inquiry into the Continental Trading company profits of about three million dollars. The probe will seek where the bulk of funds went and potential new connections to major figures, including Fall’s involvement, with witnesses potentially forthcoming.
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Acting on Gov. Fuller orders Brig. Gen. Alfred F. Foote heads to Northampton to coordinate the scattered agencies in the search for Frances St John Smith a Smith College freshman missing since Friday. Authorities believe a maniac may be involved linking her disappearance with a prior case of Alice Corbett a Smith College junior missing two years ago in Utica New York.
John J. Fisher, 28, a former policeman and World War I veteran, confessed to starting at least two of yesterday's fires in Washington D C. He said an obsession to set fires began after watching one blaze and led him to seek other fires. Police estimate the damage at no less than $100,000. Fisher had been a patient at Walter Reed Army Hospital and is described as a disabled veteran drawing compensation.
Washington D C March 18 An agreement to amend the resolution declaring Senator Elect Frank J Smiths seat vacant was reached by senators before day two of debate. Initiated by Senator Borah Idaho the change eliminates language saying Smith is not entitled to the oath of office, arguing he was duly elected and entitled to the oath despite campaign financing objections. Several senators had prepared speeches on unseating Smith and a final vote seemed unlikely before adjournment.
Hastings Nebraska January report says Fred Buddecke age 37 and his two sons Dorcas age 2 and Fred age 4 died within ten hours of each other. Buddecke fell ill Monday after husking corn and died that night. The boys died about three hours after illness. Poison theory rejected as the children were not with him the day before deaths.
Moscow announces Dmitri Kursky a senior Soviet official, named ambassador to Italy, replacing Ligo Kamanev who lost favor over his ties to the Trotzky opposition. Kursky, noted as a key party figure, takes the posting amid Soviet intrigue and reorganization.
New York reports the seizure of a cargo estimated at half a million dollars containing champagne whisky and wine aboard the steamship Standard Coaster off Staten Island. The vessel was boarded by the patrol boat OG-24 in a coast guard action.
Chicago police had linked Doris Hemphill Kirk to the Betty Chambers murder via fingerprints, but Dr. Joseph Springer now reports no fingerprints on the tape binding the victim. Kirk’s husband is charged, and Hattie Oleson identifies him and seeks a chance to press charges.
Florence Cochran Bradshaw of Indianola Iowa won back pay of 525 dollars after directors of the Bradford school district barred her from teaching. She will pursue a 25000 dollar slander suit against C C Crawford and other school board members, with trial set for March. Judge E B Dingwell directed a verdict for Bradshaw after witness testimony about the bar.
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports preparations for the trial of Dr Jesse Cook of Oxford Junction and his wife Eva Cook for the death of 19 year old Eva Thompson. The couple, held in jail, deny the charges and the husband’s trial will follow the John Duffy case after it concludes. The alleged illegal operation occurred last September with Thompson dying days later in a local hospital.
Adolph Hotelling, killer of Dorothy Schneider, is being transported to Marquette prison to begin a life term after pleading guilty. Despite attempts for a venue change, Genesee judges ruled no transfer allowed if he pleads guilty, with precautions to prevent riots in Flint.
London reports the title of viscount was officially gazetted for Lord Byng of Vimy upon his retirement as governor general of Canada in October 1926. The delay came from his refusal to pay the fees tied to the honor.
President Coolidge’s special train moved north from Florida toward Washington on January 18 with a friendly reception in Miami. He toured Jacksonville for an hour, met the mayor, and returned to the “friendship special” at 10 a.m. to continue homeward despite earlier seasickness.
In Chicago and suburbs Chicago Heights and Steger, three men were found murdered, authorities say likely victims of bootleggers or gangsters. The two Chicago Heights victims were Joseph B. Sasso and Joseph Carsando, both 20, found in a ditch. A third man was located in Steger after a worker discovery. Police reported all signs point to abduction and execution by rival foes.
Detroit newspaper reports Austin F. Bement advertising man and Leonard S. Flo chief pilot for a Detroit flying club began a proposed nonstop flight to Havana Cuba from Selfridge field at 10 42 a m on January 18 Bement said the trip was for a few days vacation and the pair aimed to demonstrate nonstop capability and promote aviation interests in Detroit
The Nebraska Supreme Court today affirmed a Tower court ruling awarding Albert E Trach fourteen year old caddy four thousand dollars against Mrs Winifred Johnson and Louis Sloppy Tremont for injuries when a ball struck him in the eye during play. The sight loss resulted from the mishap at a golf course. Separately Milan Italy reports two Afghan king and queen visited the Scala Theatre and asked to stay for the performance.
J L Bailey former county board member of Cedar Falls recalls his auto collision last autumn on business street. He describes no early thoughts after being struck then was told he needed hospital care. His right shoulder remains sore and prevents sleeping on that side as he recounts the incident.
Gerald E. Keck a 28 year old former Waterloo East and Iowa State Teachers College graduate and Dorothy Youngerman a St. Paul girl were found dead in Keck's car at Irwindale near Los Angeles. The coroner's jury ruled the deaths a murder and suicide. Keck was the son of Mrs. Clara Eckhart and connected to Cedar Falls and Rock Rapids through family ties. The incident centers on a love triangle with Youngerman refusing other suitors.
San Francisco January 24 hours after takeoff on the fourth try the monoplane Spirit of California reported all well. Capt. Charles Hingsford-Smith and Lieut. George Pond pilot the Fokker as it covers northern California seeking a sustained flight world record held by Germany at 52 hours 22 minutes 31 seconds.
Des Moines report: Pearl Hall wins a divorce from Robert Hall and $500 alimony after a week in court. Mrs Hall testified she was last fall dressed only in a nightgown when her husband allegedly locked her out. The couple sought the decree jointly late yesterday. Also noted is a separate Sioux City item: Joseph Beaudieu, 38, found dead by hanging with suspenders around his neck at his brother’s home in Unton county, near ten miles northeast of here.
Antonio Sanchez de Bustamente was elected president of the Pan American Congress at the sixth Pan American conference in Havana. Cuba objected to unanimous accession, while other delegates applauded. Dr. Martinez Ortiz welcomed delegates and praised Coolidge Hughes Root and Wilson era disarmament efforts as the open sessions began. A flag-raising ceremony preceded the meetings in the University of Havana hall where 21 nations are represented.
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