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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
8
Two Italian captains from Gen Nobile polar expedition were saved by the Russian icebreaker Krassin after suffering extreme cold since May 25. Captain Mariano may lose both legs, while captain Zapri survived with his comrade Finn Malmgren who died en route to burial.
Washington reports a Democratic AWOL movement in ten southern states to vote for Hoover in the presidential election while remaining regular Democrats for other offices. Leaders stress it is not a third party push and Republicans are not actively guiding it. some states threaten party consequences for Hoover supporters.
The Courier guarantees home delivery before 5 30 p m. If the carrier bay error or other cause delays the paper call 3168 for a replacement copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 38 p m for service.
John Henry Mears aboard the Empress of Russia plans a around the world flight with Charles G. D. Collyer in a bid to beat the 23 days 14 hours 36 minutes record set by Evans and Wells. The legs include Cherbourg to Tokyo then Victoria to Seattle Spokane Chicago and New York.
Washington July The Antifa League founded today by General Superintendent F Scott McBride declared the fight against Gov Smith begun predicting a condition worse than repeal if the Democratic nominee is elected. McBride claimed such a candidate would aid liquor criminals by weakening law enforcement and appointing compliant judges and lax officials. The statement named no party or presidential candidate.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge visited executive offices in Superior Wisconsin today arriving at 9:30 a.m. for a one hour stay. Mrs. Coolidge joined him in his private office and knit while he handled routine matters before returning to Cedar Island.
Survivors of the Malmgren group from the Nobile polar expedition were rescued by the Russian ice breaker Krassin after drifting since May 25. Prof Finn Malmgren died, while Capt T Mariano and Capt Filippo Zappi were rescued with frozen legs and in serious condition. The airman Chuchnovsky reported the rescue and planned meals after locating the party near North East Land.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania a plane plunged from about 1000 feet killing inventor Morris M Titterington and actress Bernice Gamble Andrews. Witness Charles Gilbert says a bolt of lightning caused the crash amid warnings from other pilots at Curtiss Field. Andrews was learning to fly under Titterington and two life insurance policies naming her beneficiary were found.
Des Moines reports Aaron T. Friedman, 31, was instantly killed yesterday evening when struck by lightning while playing tennis. The bolt hit his head and his clothing burned from his body. Teammate Harry Houghton, 16, was knocked down but unharmed. observers Dr. Marvin Houghton and B. Evans were also knocked down but not seriously hurt.
Wildwood New Jersey July 12 The golf club board will vote today on removing a hawk that stole balls from a nest on the fairway. Board member William Hunt planned to vote in the driving lane yesterday after locating his ball in the hawk nest along with six others.
Charles Greeley of 407 Riverside Drive and four companions left Grinnell Iowa to enlist in heavy artillery in 1918. He ended up at Fort Monroe Virginia stamping, tying, and shoveling rock while helping build a four mile spur rail along Chesapeake Bay for coast defense. The crew endured eight straight days of 108 degree heat in July as rails were laid.
Louie Adams a laborer with Carge Construction sustained a painful cut to his right arm when it was caught in an endless chain dirt conveyor at the Black Stores building site. The gash, inches long, required one stitch and was not serious. Adams was treated at Allen Memorial Hospital and expected to return to work in a few days.
Davenport Iowa July 12 former detective John Be Esies will not have his preliminary hearing on a charge of possession of stolen property on Friday July 13. His sister Pearl Anthony who furnished his bond told John J. McSwiggin she is superstitious about her brother going to bat that day. Court and attorneys agreed to a continuance until Saturday July 14.
A Glendale Oregon fire on July 12 destroyed five business blocks and several residences. Property damage was estimated at 250000 dollars with no injuries reported. Volunteers from neighboring villages joined the local team to battle the blaze through the night.
The Republican nominee will tour with governors and party leaders on his cross country trip to California. Wisconsin and Minnesota governors expected to join, with other leaders possibly riding along as Hoover travels toward San Francisco. He plans no celebrations en route beyond the arrival event and will split travel on a second train section due to crowd size.
Washington officials moved the federal radio commission to speed hearings for 107 stations protesting the July 1 blanket license revocation for 16% smaller stations effective August 1. Hearings likely this week with action announced between July 20 and August 1 as the commission reallocates wavelengths. Stations include KIGK Red Oak and others in the protest docket.
The XPN-12 flown by Lieut A W Gorton and Chief Boatswain RE Rieber set four seaplane world records in one day at Philadelphia. The craft carried 2000 kg for endurance, set a new range mark, achieved a higher speed with heavy load, then broke a second range record for 1100 kg. The flight exceeded 2300 miles ending at 9:45 a.m.
In Dallas on July 12 44 a movement to unite Texas Democrats opposed to Gov Alfred E Smith with the state Republican organization took shape Leaders from both sides pledged cooperation Former Gov O B Colquitt urged anti Smith electors replacing the Republican slate The plan awaits a constitutional Democrats meeting next Tuesday with R B Creager Republican national committeeman pledging full cooperation
San Francisco July 12 Col. Charles A Lindbergh landed from Chicago and refused to disclose his immediate plans. The bi plane, which caught fire at Salt Lake City yesterday, was not badly damaged. It was disclosed.
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