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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1927
Page
8
An elderly woman, sister of King Leopold II and aunt of King Albert, dies in her Brussels area chateau. For sixty years she suffered mental decline since Maximilian's execution, unaware of major royal events and her own family’s latest relations.
Dr. David Ste Jordan chancellor emeritus of Stanford University, noted scientist and world peace advocate, sent a birthday message on what was described as his seventy sixth birth anniversary. He remains active and works on his latest book Slight Foolishness, a critique of present day solutions.
Ten youths linked to a Vandik gang confessed to twenty robberies since January. Investigators nabbed Virgil Christenson 20 Frederick Wiss, Karl Cubbitt 0, Riverall Wis, William Tennenway 18 Wankon Ta, Bart Smith 20 St Paul as they were about to enter a car after holding up a pedestrian. Police said twelve robberies were confessed by the group.
Richard Carr, who shot and killed Chavenea Garland, was granted a dismissal of his divorce suit against wife Mrs. Vern Carr. The couple, with two young sons, reside at 22 Albany Street. The 1926 suit cites a June 8 filing. Carr killed Garland on August 7 and Jane died August 100. he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to eight years, later swearing to Ruth Carr’s employment at Ruth Packing plant.
The Agriculture Department reports a decline in cattle on feed across the Corn Belt. Compared with last year, totals are down about 7 percent, with states including Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and others showing reductions. Nebraska South Dakota and Missouri also traded lower figures as overall feed lots dipped.
In Welch West Virginia on January 19 a blast at the Central Vecahontas Coal Co mine number nine at Caples is believed to have killed four miners while seven others nearby escaped injury. Rescue crews recovered bodies and worked at the scene.
Minneapolis delegates from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Nebraska gather at the Northwestern Lumbermen's association convention to discuss trade dissensions and a broadened sphere of influence beyond dealers. Distribution challenges are highlighted as 5 700 members handle 50 to 80 percent of bundling material used.
Five Americans among refugees at Foochow report. London notes show Britain planning manpower and ships for potential action in China as Cantonese nationalists threaten Shanghai and Hankow. Admiralty mobilizes cruisers, liners, and marines. 37 British warships in Chinese waters amid calls to ease foreign domination. Refugees from Hongkong describe looting and abducted orphans as they escape to Amoy and await evacuation aboard ships. Portsmouth marines prepare for China deployment with days of intensified transport and staging.
A dancer was questioned in connection with the deaths of Dorothy Wing and Louise Langon in New York. Authorities evaluated possible links to the slayings as the investigation continued today.
Decorah Iowa June 1 The Winneshiek County Shipping Association held its annual meeting to discuss the state bank guaranty law and oppose a 400 million bond issue for paving voids. The group claims to be the world's largest stock shipping association with monthly shipments averaging over 1000 cars.
Dex Moines Iowa reports Marguerite Morgan, a high school senior from Cartengershtp High, was expelled yesterday just three days before graduation, ending her pursuit of a diploma. The incident occurs as authorities review the sorority member's conduct and the school's disciplinary procedures.
The Waterloo Courier launches a thrift drive in cooperation with the Waterloo Savings Bank offering 50 cents to initiate a savings account with $1 credited to the passbook and a World Bank. The offer runs ten days starting at 10 o clock Thursday, with conditions including another deposit within six months and one year of keeping 50 cents original. A special prize of 3 dollars awaits the youngest depositor and best new account opener.
Brussels reports the death of former Empress Charlotte of Mexico at her Brussels chateau at age 60 after a long illness. She endured decades of royal strain following Maximilian’s execution, with quiet final days under medical care as Queen Elizabeth and King Albert were summoned.
Des Moines area forecasts expect lower temperatures tonight with a drop in overnight readings. The Weather Bureau noted cooler conditions continuing tomorrow with breezy winds and a chill in the air, as early reports show readings dipping below daytime highs.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause contact the office before 6 80. Phone calls and copies of the pager will be handled promptly.
Senate receives credentials of a senator designate and notes ongoing committee work. Agriculture and army appropriation debates continue, with deficiency-appropriation and census reallocation receiving attention. Multiple committees consider apportionment and funding issues affecting farm and national programs.
A deficiency appropriation of 1,122,000 dollars funds construction of two tow boats and forty five barges for the upper Mississippi, with plans to create two ton banks and barge units. The project includes five tow boats and multiple barges to start operations next spring.
A garbled report describes an elaborate counterfeiting operation involving forged notes and alleged arrests. It mentions police and secret service action, a suspect named Edwinis, and the passage of counterfeit $20 notes tied to a San Francisco scheme with ties to a federal mine supervisor.
A local conference of the Glubwomen opened today in Phit for the biennial convention of the Federation of Women elby to be held May 17 to 20. Officers listed include Mrs John Box as president and Mrs S de dotterson as secretary among others. the group outlines program committee and leadership roles for the event.
A Robriger girl, Frances, sent a handwritten letter to her parents from a New Hampshire town, stating she is alive and safe. Authorities traced the postmark to a Way postal region and suspect the message was influenced by a local figure. Family heartened yet uncertain, with no clear destination given.
The Fort Dodge American Legion drum corps, winner of a national championship, seeks funding to travel to a convention next year in Paris. The corps, about 70 members, aims to raise required money, with organizers noting past trips and duties of attendance. A correspondent died in Parka, noted with limited details.
Deneen argues for a seat by citing historical precedents and records of real estate and deeds. The text references ownership titles being revised and people seeking homes documented in official records, suggesting widespread activity and scrutiny in property records related to the appointment.
A proposed Iowa income tax bill was introduced by Patterson of Lossuth County and Johnson of Dickinson County. It would tax single filers earning over 1000 dollars and married couples earning over 7000 dollars. The rate would start at 1 percent per thousand over exemption, with exemptions rising for married filers and dependents.
In Des Moines on June 1 State Senate confirmed Ottumwa banking superintendent and Iowa City insurance superintendent for their current posts after yesterday reappointment by Governor Manion. Henry A Wert health commissioner nomination not acted on.
A proposed traffic merger would integrate the Northern lines into a single system. The plan envisions leasing assets to an operating company and includes the Spokane Portland and Seattle route. Regulatory approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission is required.
Washington January 19 The Illinois Republican senator designate Frank B L Smith arrived at the United States Senate with credentials to take the oath amid a contest over his eligibility. Senate leaders opened a special session to resolve seating while Smith sat in a visitor seat, with Deneen arguing precedents support immediate oath while a committee investigates charges regarding campaign funding and utilities contributions.
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