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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1927
Page
9
In Custer South Dakota the annual Gold Discovery Day pageant marks 53 years since a miner first found gold near the Black Hills town. The event draws locals and visitors, with the president and Mrs Goolidge expected to boost attendance at the open air drama.
The Christian Science Monitor backs a nonpartisan campaign urging President Coolidge to make a public declaration in favor of prohibition. Quoted figures include Irving Fisher and Ruth Morgan. Dry Republicans pressure Coolidge as Wadsworth’s wet stance evolves toward a 1932 anti alcohol platform.
Managua July 27 A report says six Nicaraguan revolutionary soldiers of Gen. Augusto Sandino s irregular band were killed and 15 to 20 wounded in an attack on about 75 U S marines near San Fernando between Ocotal and the Honduras frontier The marines were ambushed one marine wounded but no severity given The Marines under Major Floyd routed the attackers while pursuing Sandino through the mountains aided by native constabulary
Iowa City July 27 An American Legion post committee will investigate a quiet faculty campaign aimed at abolishing military training at the University of Iowa. The panel includes Prof. Percy Bordwell Wilbur D Cannon and Charles Kennett. Legion commander Harold Evans said students support training while some faculty seek its removal.
East St. Louis July 27. Elmer Kane Waterloo Sr aviator confessed aiding an aerial raid on Charlie Birger gang roadhouse Shedc rest and is wanted by federal agents for transporting a stolen auto from Illinois to Memphis with companion Harry Mondale. Kane was arrested July 16 and released by Williamson county authorities.
New York officials and subway workers reached a truce as a suspected 18 inch bomb in the Clark Street tunnel was found to have a non detonating percussion cap. A potential disaster was averted and a strike was postponed, with Mayor Walker hailed for the temporary peace.
London dispatch reports an unconfirmed Ahmedabad rumor that 1,000 people drowned when a reservoir near Baroda broke. The 15 acre reservoir flooded nearby villages amid heavy rains and cotton crop damage, though United Press had not confirmed the catastrophe.
In Washington on Monday Lieut. C. C. Champion Jr navy flier failed by over two thousand feet to break the world altitude record as his motor disintegrated and caught fire causing a forced descent seven miles away. The barograph read 38 559 feet, the record being 40 820 feet held by Jean Callizo of France.
Eva Tanguay the vaudeville comedian and her accompanist Alexander A Booke known as Allan Parade were on their honeymoon today after a justice of the peace wedding at La Habra yesterday. Tanguay age 48 and Booke 50.
Queen Marie speaks from Cotroceni Palace in mourning for King Ferdinand. She rejects claims of ambition, asks American women for support, and notes her throne is gone. She recalls her late husband, defends her conduct, and hints at a future U.S. visit and a possible memoir.
Des Moines on July 27 reports Col. Lindbergh will skip the state fair appearance. He will dedicate the municipal airport on arrival, speak at the air field, and attend a 1000 attendee dinner. The Guggenheim Foundation blocked a fair appearance due to paid admission. Lindbergh travels here from Sioux City.
Des Moines July 27 Intra state coal rates are attacked as unjust discriminatory and prejudicial to Iowa coal industry in a complaint filed today by officers of District 13 United Mine Workers of America with the state board of railroad commissioners Readjustment of the freight rates within the state is demanded The complaint is signed by Joe Morris president of the district mine workers organization and others with two board members absent no hearing set Commissioner B M Richardson said a hearing probably will take place in September
Harold McKain, a 20 year old Waterloo rookie pitcher, was sold to the Cleveland Indians for 3000 dollars. Sam Frank announced the deal, McKain will report after the Mississippi Valley league season. He lives in Council Bluffs and starred for Sioux City stockyards last year. He has 13 wins and 4 losses this season with a .309 batting mark. The sale was arranged through baseball commissioner K M Landis.
Des Moines reports that Louis Reinhart, 19, will be returned from Denver after his wife Peggy tipped police he stole a car and deserted her in Lincoln. He agreed to extradition and faces charges connected to the car theft, with a trail from Lincoln to Denver and Omaha. An advertisement block follows.
Des Moines reports a July incident near the state fair grounds where Klansmen fired shots at a Ku Klux Klan camping ground as a publicity stunt for the Klan state meeting. Initial reports blamed enemies, but Klansmen confessed the act as part of a bloodless publicity stunt.
London and Geneva dispatches report Sir Austen Chamberlain structuring Britain's position at the Geneva naval talks. He indicated no immutable principle would be tied to a temporary cruiser arrangement while stressing the need to finish negotiations in return to Geneva. Bridgeman and Cecil left London to resume talks as Washington watchers anticipate a final decision within days.
Charted as the second east of Galena street from Kenyon avenue north to the Cedar river, Decatur street joins a set of naval figure named streets in Riverview addition. Hull Dewey Nelson Perry streets also lie hidden in the same district awaiting build up.
Des Moines reports from across Iowa cite eight accidental deaths yesterday and Monday. Victims include Ole Samuelson, 91, of Postville trampled while milking. banker George Boysen, 45, of Dike killed trying to stop a runaway team. 13-year-old Charles Heller of Dubuque drowned. Stewart Williams, 76, near Tipton, died aiding a threshing crew. John Neumeir, 18, of Ida Grove, drowned in municipal pool. George Ferguson, a Wright county truck driver, struck by a Northwestern train near Galt. five-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Barks of Orange City struck by an auto. Elvin Ackles, 11, drowned in Davenport city pool.
Dubuque announced the Mississippi river barge line will begin August 15 with the tow boat S. S. Thorpe leaving Dubuque harbor for Cairo and St. Louis. The trial run this week led to a plan to meet barges in Cairo and then proceed to St. Louis before returning upriver with cargo of sugar and coffee. The Thorpe is the first of three towboats built by Dubuque Boat & Boiler Works for the Barge Line company.
London July 27 The condition of Ogden Armour Chicago packer and millionaire who is suffering from typhoid fever is practically unchanged Mrs Armour told the International News Service today Armour had a restful night
The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30 o clock. If the carrier bay error or another cause prevents delivery by that time, call 3100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
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