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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1926
Page
1
In New York City radio owners complain of lost tuning as stations juggle wavelengths after failed Congress radio legislation. Secretary Hoover warns of air chaos as several stations shift frequencies. action hinges on upcoming congressional session.
Washington July 16 Franklin Roosevelt predicts the next congress will be Democratic in the Senate and Democrats hold a 50 40 chance of controlling the House. Republican leaders acknowledge Senate gains possible but doubt House control, while Brookhart Porter race in Iowa looms close and states like Kentucky Maryland Oklahoma Missouri New York Massachusetts Nevada Arizona show potential Democratic gains.
Lord Reading is expected to head the British radio control board as strict regulations for guidance of British broadcasting are contemplated.
Des Moines July 16. The national child labor amendment as debated at the annual meeting of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs disrupted the convention, costing Miss Mary Stewart her bid for presidency. Lena M. Phillips leads potential officers. dues set at 2 dollars. debate on women protection and federal employment service sent back to states for study. Florida wins emblem trophy. Michigan survey on women's business life approved. Convention ends with officer elections.
Mexico City reports El Imparcial states President Calles and his entire cabinet are excommunicated by papal decree. The ban forbids Catholics from any dealings with the officials, hindering church leaders seeking changes in recent church regulations.
Chicago July 16 UP One visioning the scallows on which he is to die the other at the blank future of life in prison Scott Brothers Russell and Robert Ted as faced each other in a cell They met yesterday for the first time since one of them shot and killed Joseph Manner over two years ago They shook hands casually that night and began to plot to defeat justice Last night they shook hands again without mentioning the triad or the problem that led to the shooting The meeting was allowed when Russell told his jailers he wanted to be near his brother
Don H R Mellet 86 publisher of the Canton Daily News and ally of former Gov Cox was shot to death outside his home in Canton Ohio. Fourteen shots fired several hitting him and another hit his wife as a party gathered inside. Police suspect no motive yet while authorities note Mellet's role in municipal reform and a clash over police leadership. A federal probe and a $6,000 reward were announced for the slayers.
The Dairy Cattle Congress voted to build a 74 by 100 foot women and children building on the dairy grounds. Construction starts immediately for the September exposition, with rest room facilities, windows for light, and a veranda planned later. The facility will host baby clinics, welfare and dental clinics, a canned goods exhibit, and a countywide home project contest overseen by Mrs. P. L. Friediey and the home economics department of Iowa State Teachers College.
Los Angeles July 16 The grand jury investigation into Aimee Semple McPherson’s Mexican kidnap story will be renewed next Tuesday. New testimony includes C A Pape’s claim he saw McPherson in Agua Prieta, Dennis Collins identifying her from photos, and a telegram from a man in North Carolina. Witnesses may include Gordon Collins and handwriting expert Milton Carlson. The panel will reconvene for further cross examination and to hear new developments in the high profile case.
In Des Moines on July 16 an apparent stomach ailment saved Sheriff Park A Findley from a threatened military court martial or contempt of court. A govt order demanded he be at Camp Dodge for his unit while a county attorney subpoena required his appearance as a witness. Dr Park A Findley issued a medical certificate of disability which the county attorney honored, allowing him to proceed to Camp Dodge and oversee his regiment.
The notice requests home delivery before 0 o'clock and asks residents to call 3100 to arrange and confirm delivery. It mentions possible warder error or other causes and instructs callers to reach the office before 6 0 PM to ensure the paper is sent.
London July 16 The miners federation executive committee accepted with reservations the Canterbury archbishop and clergy peace proposals for ending the coal strike. If the government accepts, peace negotiations may resume next week. The plan calls for miners to return to old wages and hours, continued subsidies to operators for four months, with future wage scales set by arbitration. Denmark feels coal strike impact as British food imports slow and trade tightens.
Paris and Brussels move to shield currencies as the franc falls to new lows. Belgium grants King Albert dictatorial powers for six months to stabilize finances while France plans rapid laws authorizing decrees to stabilize the franc and curb public spending.
Waterloo readers favor Edna Ferber Temple Hailey Grace Richmond James Oliver Curwood and Zane Grey, says Mary Ruth Hendry of Warwick Book Store. Vacation readers take books along. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Nite Baby top summer sellers. Edgar Guest poetry follows, humor titles sell well in summer. Mark Sullivan's Our Times is a standout history.
Manitowoc Wis July 16 Found not guilty of stabbing his wife dismembering her body and setting fire to their home John Yohanek oldest man ever to face a Wisconsin murder charge walked from the courtroom as jurors explained the verdict He trembled as relatives aided him and tears fell as he left the court free to return to his daughter’s home where a family reunion was planned
Residents of Polk County Iowa between Des Moines north city limits and Camp Dodge will soon have their own firefighting apparatus if plans materialize A fund drive is underway to purchase and maintain the equipment Island residents seek independence as Philippine legislature opens with a unanimous vote for immediate and complete freedom
Reports say William Leeds, heir to a tin plate fortune and Prince Xenia’s husband, was among three men saved from a foundering speed boat off Welfare Island. Leeds disappeared after the incident, and rescuers carried the others to a hospital where they refused care.
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