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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1927
Page
2
William Howard Taft, the only man to be both president and chief justice, nears seventy with steady public service. He prefers continuing the bench life over politics and looks forward to a real vacation, despite possible retirement in 1931.
Washington dispatch reports state Republican leaders largely assume President Coolidge will be renominated. Most believe refusal unlikely, with the status quo favoring Coolidge. Some dissent exists about a third term, but Congress faces difficulty opposing renomination amid prosperity and party cohesion.
The Evening Courier announces Maurice J. Francisl, famed radio expert, will perform three days of wireless demonstrations in Waterloo. He will remotely drive an Essex car, operate trains, and run a laundry, with nearly all exhibitions free except one. Aimed at education, the events draw crowds daily from noon to 1 pm and evenings in Hudson-Essex Waterloo showrooms.
Maurice J. Francill, renowned wireless expert, to perform first world trials: a laundry under wireless control at Waterloo Laundry Jefferson street and Park avenue, and a long train of interurban cars driven by radio through the business district. Only invited guests may view the laundry test at 3:30 pm Thursday. the public demonstrations are mostly free with broader coverage.
A severe storm lashes Buenos Aires and large parts of Argentina with heavy snow and rain. Provinces including Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Cordoba, and Mendoza report unusual snowdrifts. The Bolivian steamer Presidente Saavedra sank in Buenos Aires harbor with 22 crew rescued. In Wisconsin, Charles Bertek, 16, survived after being found alive in an undertaker’s basket following a train strike. he remained in hospital with injuries and possible recovery.
Courier service aims to deliver before 5 30 p.m. If the carrier error prevents receipt, call the office at 100 before 6 30 p.m. A copy of the newspaper will be sent. Please phone to report issues and arrange replacements.
A Seattle tragedy unfolds as a plane dived from 900 feet into Lake Washington killing pilot L Ophie Johnston and three others Roy Wolin Fred Blanccliff and Down J Bock. Coroner's deputies open an inquiry into the cause.
An unconfirmed telegram from Japanese sources in Tsingtao reports that 500 United States marines have been landed there for the protection of Americans. The city is in Shandong province and the note is dated July 6. The report reflects wartime tensions and uncertain verification.
The Iowa Highway Commission plans to refund principal amounts totaling 121 578 10 on primary road special assessments in Black Hawk County over five years. About 35 282 77 will be paid this year if funds are refinanced, with no interest refunded. Claims must be filed with the county treasurer. refunds flow through the county board of supervisors and auditor before payment.
A Springfield engagement shocks readers as Miss Ethel Brent, a pianist at a five and 10 cents store, becomes betrothed to Chester Lawler, son of O C Lawler, president of the S S Kresge store chain. The couple met during a visit by Lawler and his father to the local store.
The New Jersey Republican party proposes a statewide referendum on modifying the Volstead act as part of its fall election platform for assemblymen and state senators. Previously the party pledged to align state laws with any national changes.
In Washington D C on July 6 7 President Griffith confirms Tom Zachary of the St Louis Browns will rejoin the Washington Senators and Al vin Crowder will move to the Browns via waiver. A murder mystery unfolds as Louis Brown 48 is found shot dead in his car near his home in Chicago.
Paris reports that Charles Levine, who accompanied Clarence Chamberlin on his flight to Germany, plans to return to New York soon. He will seek a French pilot to accompany him since Chamberlin cannot pilot the trip back. The designated pilot will be announced in a few days.
Honolulu July 6 Navy airplane mechanics at Pearl Harbor prepare to overhaul and repair Grace’s Crizairplane wrecked on a planned nonstop flight to California. A new fuselage from San Francisco arrives today and repairs proceed. A fresh attempt to take off from Kauai for California is planned within three weeks with Lieut. E B Roger forecasting success.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Charles F. Clark a former state representative and Republican leader announces his candidacy for the state senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator W. G. Haskell. Clark entered the race at friends' request and is noted for judiciary committee chairmanship and support of good roads legislation.
Albany July 6 P Clif ford Wilson who escaped Fort Madison penitentiary and his companion Joseph Murphy a former convict will be returned to Iowa Gov Smuth after hearings signed extradition papers in the presence of Warden Hollowell and other officials The fugitives were arrested in New York when they tried to get musician jobs on a steamer bound for Europe They are discharged with stealing at Fort Madison
Henry A. Gee, assistant traffic manager, notes umbrellas left in street after July Fourth showers. about 20 unsclaimed umbrellas gathered in a stack as cars returned by motormen and conductors. The remark highlights lingering tensions amid talks.
A July 6 fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk destroyed four small hotels and several amusements near the million dollar Pier. Forty one incubator babies were rescued as more than 800 hotel guests fled the flames. Damage is estimated at about 200000 dollars. Fashionable guests aided firefighters and police in the infant rescues.
Lieuts Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger, who completed the first nonstop flight from California to Hawaii, will sail today on the Maui. The Maui will dock in San Francisco Bay in five and a half days. The pair expressed gratitude for their Honolulu reception and experiences during their stay. A city resolution prompts a citizens committee to plan San Francisco's welcome upon their return.
Warsaw reports M. Neimsky secretary at the Leningrad communist council was shot and seriously wounded by an assassin. The attacker is unnamed but suspected to be linked to monarchist circles. A large number of arrests followed the shooting and Neimsky was taken to the hospital likely to die.
Cleveland O July 6 P Co E Lindquist secretary treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was found guilty of laxity carelessness and indifference in the conduct of the engineers financial undertakings by a vote today of the triennial convention in session here. The convention was tied to penalties later to be determined.
Dr R D Echlin resigns as pastor of First Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls after four years. His resignation was accepted and his services concluded Sunday. He has no definite plans.
Geneva reports show British American and Japanese delegates privately meeting to resolve the tripartite naval conference deadlock. U S and Britain clash over cruiser tonnage with Washington pressuring under 400 000 tons while Britain pushes nearer 600 000 tons amid tense exchanges and private talks.
Adolph Steils of Gilbertville remains semiconscious at St. Francis Hospital after a Monday night collision on Tower Lafayette Street with Mrs. M Z Fyye. An x ray showed a skull fracture. he was thrown 30 feet from his car with the top crushed.
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