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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
12
The Heckman jury pool of twelve includes four women who face probing questions on insanity and public opinion before trial. Also notes on Lindy Cargatena flight, political threats after attacks, church fires, and farm automation visions.
Washington January 27 the senate committee concluded a ten day preliminary inquiry into public utilities and securities practices. The inquiry aims to determine if federal action is needed and could extend for more than a year with Senator Walsh likely chairing. The investigation centers on over capitalization and holding company structures, with focus on campaign influence by Samuel Insull.
The Courier states home delivery by 6 30 p m and asks readers to call 41M and arrange a copy if the paper does not arrive by 6 30 p m. Readers are urged to report missed delivery before 6 30 p m via phone.
In Cardiff jail yard Daniel Driscoll and Edward Rowlands were executed for the murder of Welsh footballer and pugilist David Lewis after appeals to King George and the Prince of Wales failed. John Rowlands received a death sentence but is said to have later shown signs of insanity and will be held during the king's pleasure.
In Centerville Iowa widows initiate a bachelor battle to attract local suitors. Mrs W J Hedricks of Des Moines promotes corn fed healthy widows to marry Centerville men while a Alabama widow and others offer letters of interest. Hedricks lists her age as 43 and accepts replies via general delivery Des Moines.
Mexico City reports a government campaign against religious propaganda has led to the arrest of between 240 and 300 priests nuns and pupils in the last three days. Raids hit four schools including Josephing convent and Regina seminary with confiscation of seditious material. Stones were hurled at hotel windows and a major American restaurant, with several windows broken.
Sioux City January 27 local officials fear a district court jury decision clearing Mark Henry of a statutory offense against a 15 year old girl exposes a loophole in the Towa Law. The defense claimed a common law marriage agreement with the girl and the denial was entered by the girl.
Chicago broadcaster Eugene F. McDonald sends a nightly greeting to Commander Donald B. MacMillan aboard his Labrador ship. The Zenith Radio president, aboard WJAZ, speaks in a friendly tone to ease Arctic loneliness and connect Michigan Avenue with the expedition in 1920s lore.
In Clarion Iowa an unidentified man mimicking William Hickman attacked rural teacher Ruth Engh binding her to a desk and demanding $100. Miss Engh survived after discovering a note signed The Fox linked to the Hickman Parker case.
Frank Miles editor of the Town Legionnaire spoke at Des Moines high school urging a cabinet department of peace with Charles A. Lindbergh as administrator. He warned unilateral disarmament now risks national death and said in future war the American Legion would demand conscription of wealth materials and men.
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 27 Mrs H O Sisko Cedar Rapids was near death today after a third attempt to take her own life Doctors revived her after her pulse ceased Following two prior tries she again inhaled gas but a prompt pul motor saved her life and she remains in a local hospital recovering
In Dubuque Iowa district court defense witnesses were set to testify in the murder trial of Emmet Kirby, accused of participating in the September killing of Charles Hos. The State rested late yesterday as a witness said Hos was killed by Chick Troy, who is serving a life term at Fort Madison for his role in the case.
Des Moines suit seeks 10 000 against private detectives Feax W Edwards Matt F Thois and justice E E Johnson alleging false arrest of Edward Beeler who says he was jailed for an unpaid board bill without lawful basis and was ordered to pay to avoid jail.
Chicago January 27. Robert Preston Mike O Connor a fugitive wanted in Omaha on a felony charge was held by police today after masquerading as the Honorable Lieutenant Cedric Standway of London England following an alleged theft of a typewriter and an attempted swindle. Awaiting arrival of an officer from Omaha to proceed.
In Los Angeles on January 27 1944 William Edward Hickman pressed plans to testify in his insanity plea for the Marlon Parker kidnapping and killing case. Defense lawyers refuse to support a witness stand move but acknowledge he may speak if determined. Jury selection proceeds as the state and defense duel over potential testimony and peremptory challenges.
Newark Jan 27. Sebastian S. Kresge, wealthy chain store owner, donates 725000 for an orphanage near Detroit. Children will be cared for in individual houses and raised in a home atmosphere under the plan.
New York January 27 INSI The death ray or electric beam likened to a world peace tool by H Grindell Matthews renowned scientist In an exclusive interview he claims a fully developed beam would deter war and could force surrender of invading forces He describes defensive use and the beam capable of projecting 4 to 5 miles for experiments on Faitholm Island with limited personnel including a farmer and his wife The article notes his eye injuries from experiments and references his phonofilm and giant searmlight devices as commercial prospects
Edmund W. Miller, president of the Commercial National Bank, argues that modern rapid communication and transport make a presidential year less disruptive to business if campaigns are limited to 30 days and inauguration occurs 30 days after the election.
Des Moines Iowa legislative committee of the Iowa Bar Association asked Governor Hammill to include a call for an extraordinary session to revise state laws on examination of titles and acknowledgments before notaries to address an emergency from a recent U S Supreme Court ruling. J G Mitchell presented the request.
Senator Walsh said if a senate committee is authorized to probe the public utilities industry it will likely examine the operations of the power lobby as well. He declined to discuss the lobby in detail at hearings but warned the lobby for utilities is the largest ever organized.
Des Moines Republican W B Hanes former customs collector announced his bid for Congress opposing Rep Dowell. He campaigns on a platform to deepen the Des Moines river to let central town gain from Great Lakes St Lawrence project and indirect government loans to farmers via warehouse receipts.
Washington January 27 final ICC orders allow Great Northern to proceed with plans to extend operations into the Klamath basin of Oregon. The extension has received approvals from the railroads involved and all required parties.
Onieage January 27 six men forced entry to the Joseph Rekete Son mortgage bank on the west side waking president Joseph Fekrie after breaking in through his apartment. They choked his wife and opened vaults using crowbars taking an estimated twenty five thousand dollars in safe deposit boxes.
Bolivia pushes for an outlet to the sea at the Pan American conference with Jose Antenana presenting the claim as essential for real harmony. In Washington Texas Democrat Tom Connally announces bid for the Senate opposing Farrel B. Mayfield, via telegram from Waco.
Havana dispatch reports Robert W. Stewart president of the Standard Oil Co of Indiana leaving Havana for Washington to testify in the Teapot Dome inquiry. He is expected to appear Tuesday as newspapers note new subpoenas and hearings widen with Dawes' brother among witnesses.
Huntsville Texas January 27 A fire at the Texas Penitentiary wagon factory was brought under control by 4 am with no prisoners escaping or disorder. Officials say damage reaches about 20000 and a heater or short in power lines caused the blaze.
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