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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1927
Page
1
Aimee Semple McPherson remained head of Angelus Temple after branch church leaders demanded a showdown with her mother Mrs Minnie Kennedy. She refused litigation and said the dispute would be settled between them. The contention centers on Emma Schaffer's trusteeship of the Echo Park Evangelical association.
Reported remarks from the Geneva conference scene show calls to limit armaments and warnings that any move to increase arms would undermine the talks. Japanese leaders express alarm at the prospect of a naval arms race and urge compromise between the United States and Great Britain to preserve world peace.
Reverend Bob Williams of the Apostolic church allowed two moccasins to bite his arm to prove he was a child of God. The test backfired as the pastor could not use his arm and refused medical help. The incident occurred yesterday in Dunn Louisiana.
Mortuary notes report Joseph T. King 67 died after paralysis in Petaluma California. Born in Ohio he came to Waterloo as a boy and lived in Watprino Cedar Falls and Castle Hill. He belonged to the L. F. Walker prize winning hose team.
A study notes several Iowans in leadership roles such as the president of the Northwestern railroad and the newly elected president of the Yimnis Bar association. It also asks about Hugh Forbes, the number of Iowa delegates to the 1860 Republican National Convention, and the hotel where Lincoln spoke in Burlington.
Washington July 30 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroads serving the upper Mississippi must set joint freight rates for the new river barge line with a 15 percent differential under the all-rail rate for shipments between Dubuque and the Twin Cities. Shippers had sought 20 percent. First Towboat Busy at Dubuque reports traffic returning to the river after a decade. Thorpe and three other towboats, oil burners about 160 feet long, will haul 15 barges each at up to 16 mph with radio-equipped crews and electric guidance.
The war department reports seven members of the Seventh-ninth division killed in action on Sept. 29 1918 near Bois de Ogons were found buried together in a French shell hole. Identification tags accompanied the bodies and kin are being notified. One was William A. Sheehan of Washington DC with ties to Covington Kentucky and Columbus Ohio.
George W. Sawyer died July 19. His will filed in J W Thompson's district court. Sons Thomas R and William E Sawyer receive 2000 dollars each. Daughter Mrs Mary D Phillips inherits the Sawyer home and the residue of the estate.
Irene Hartman daughter of Mr and Mrs P R Fergeman of 412 Brat naber street wed July 14 to Mr Wicham of St Louis Mo the marriage was learned today in this city.
Wichita July 30. Motor trouble halted the endurance flight by Bennett Griffin and Al Henley. The Travelair aircraft was set to depart at dawn but will now take off this afternoon at earliest or possibly next week. Local officials reported the delay and awaited a new timetable.
London reports J Ogden Armour, prominent Chicago business figure, still ill with typhoid fever. condition unchanged overnight. Mrs Armour advised the International News Service of the update.
Managua reports say American aviators aiding land forces bombed a Sandino outpost yesterday. Several Nicaraguans were killed or wounded. It is the third air attack on Sandino’s troops as Marines and loyal guardsmen close in. Sandino refuses to lay down arms under Sacasa Diaz terms amid Liberal Party tensions and Moncada denouncements.
Des Moines July 30. A conference was set between Lieut Bertha Harnagel and County Attorney Carl Missildine to discuss closing the Iota Tau Sigma fraternity house in a fashionable residence district. The house was raided Thursday night with three Still college students held on intoxication charges. Their three female companions were released after a lecture. College officials said no investigation would occur until President C W Johnson returns.
Mrs. C. A. Caswell of 448 Bratnober Street underwent an operation at Allen Memorial Hospital on Wednesday and was reported much improved today by attendants.
Sioux City Iowa on July 30 to 47 over 103000 hogs arrived by truck, a new monthly record for receipts.
Paris plans a public holiday on Monday Sept 19 to honor American Legion members visiting for their Paris convention. Government will host an official banquet for 1000 delegates, a gala ball, fireworks, and receptions with about 150000 dollars allocated.
Approximately 25 Black Hawk county young men leave today and Sunday for Des Moines to attend the annual citizens military training camp, to be held there for 30 days starting Monday morning. The bus report instructions were given, with representation from Dunkerton La Porte City Cedar Falls and other towns, plus a sizable delegation from Waterloo.
The French Academy of Science ponders a 20 000 prize created by Mme Clara Guzman for signaling with a heavenly body. After 35 years, claims include a Bulgarian soldier who proposed a vast land and lighting scheme to reach Mars or Venus, but no feasible plan emerged.
Building Commissioner D B Toenjes issued a 9000 dollar permit this afternoon for remodeling the Rialto theatre on Alexander Frank's application. John G Miller Construction Company to handle the work. A balcony will be installed increasing seating capacity.
Florida authorities announce a test of moving pictures as enforcement aid in prohibition cases. A two reel film showing alleged scofflaws entering rooms of the Key club, where liquor is said to be sold, will be shown in municipal court as prosecutors pursue a raid failure case.
Davenport pro Art Andrews shot 66 at Spencer to lead the 72 hole match after 54 holes with a 218 total. Waldo Johnson trails four strokes back at 222 after a 72 today.
In Des Moines on July 30 Mrs. Columbia A. Beynett left a stipulation in her will that the diamond earrings she wore be buried with her after death. Relatives feared grave robbery, so the jewels were not buried and the burial occurred at Industry.
Mr and Mrs Pred Schrader depart tonight for California to visit relatives in San Francisco Oakland and Los Angeles. On the return trip they will stop in New Mexico where Mrs Schrader has land interests at 712 South street.
Water lot owners urged to vaccinate pets against rabies by Henry Albert state health officer in Waterloo and Black Hawk County as the coroner's inquiry into the Favorite sinking in Chicago broadens. A federal and local probe focus on lifeboat age rotting and seaworthiness amid debate over captain Arthur Olson and rescue efforts.
Elmer Kane, known aviator, arrested on a federal warrant for transporting a stolen Chevrolet from Illinois to Tennessee after a bombing raid on Charles Birger's Shady Rest resort in Williamson county. He was released on $2,000 bond to appear in U S district court in Danville Illinois on Sept 5 with his mother Myrta Kane furnishing the bond. Emil Steffen noted Kane’s second arrest at 530 pm yesterday. Kane plans to operate his Cedar Falls airport.
Col. Charles Lindbergh ends the first leg of his nationwide flying tour with a weekend of rest in the woods. He plans to fish the woodland streams, a pause after nine days since leaving New York City. He will resume the journey tomorrow night, flying from Jamestown and Erie toward the Midwest in the Spirit of St. Louis.
The residence at 911 Fourth Street West was entered last night while the family was away and a quantity of valuable clothing stolen. Police report two fur coats two men’s suits and a tan silk dress missing. Entry gained through an unlocked side door. An attempted break in at North Waterloo Meat Company at 1400 Fourth Street East failed. rear door lock broken.
Des Moines reports the annual Iowa vigilantes state shoot ended with a rifle shooting contest as the final event. Scott county won the pistol event with 92.3, Cherokee county 90.4, and H. Steele of Cherokee led individuals with 96.5 while O. Westerborg of Scott county tied Burbridge of Delaware county at 94.8.
Indianapolis July 30 The doors of J. F. Wild & Co. a $7,000,000 state bank reputed to be Indiana's largest were closed at noon by state bank examiners after a conference with officers. President Wild said the $275,000 liberty bond theft last November contributed largely to the bank's difficulties.
Governor Hammill is expected back in Des Moines on Monday after speaking at the governors conference held at Mackinac Island, Michigan. His office stated the trip plans today.
Vernon Ewing prepared for a 10 minute wordless silence service on the vacant lot where his home burned, with followers gathering in St Paul Minn. The service aims for inward manifestation rather than a visible miracle, and includes newcomers who joined the faith after last year’s event in Tamarack Minnesota.
Esther Slippy of Waterloo and Ian Lang of Strawberry Point received typewriting medals at Gates College assembly. Slippy posted 64 words per minute while Lang earned the increase medal for greatest improvement. Bunice Gates spoke about his European tour.
Louis Reinhert aged 19 was brought back to Des Moines last night on auto theft charges. Police say his wife Peggy informed them he had deserted her in Omaha, leading to the arrest in Denver.
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