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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1927
Page
12
The assassination of M. Volkoff, Soviet minister to Poland, at Warsaw railway station sparks regional instability. The Soviet note to Poland accuses neglect of anti Soviet terrorists and warns of direct peace threats, while public reactions mix with political tension across Europe.
Washington June 8 William G McAdoo uses eastern Tennessee and Macon speeches to press for strict prohibition enforcement. He avoids signaling a presidential bid, urging courage in public discussion and opposing wet compromise while aiming to block wets from controlling the presidency.
A fragment describes wrong parking and overtime violations after 3 am with stray text and unclear details about fines or enforcement. The readable items reference parking tags and penalties, but core facts are not fully specified.
The Corrier promises home delivery before 5 30. If a carrier error or other cause prevents receipt by that time, call 4100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
The article reports Clarence Chamberlin requesting a glass of beer in Berlin, shocking his mother who plans to cable him to avoid wine in Paris. The Chamberlin family, long established in Denison, are described as ardent in their home town, with Chamberlin junior once a teetotaler in Denison, a town noted as wide open before Prohibition.
Des Moines June 8. John B Hammond dean of Iowa liquor sleuths announced an immediate crusade for strict enforcement of the state law prohibiting manufacture and sale of malt beverages. He said too many sins are being committed in the name of beer and noted the law exists and has twice been upheld by the supreme court. He added that even malt free of alcohol falls under the statute as sold for mixing alcohol in many drug stores.
Ames Iowa June 8 The state highway commission awarded contracts totaling 339218.28 in 12 counties and at the state hospital for epileptics at Woodward Nearly 100 bidders attended the letting the largest of the year Grading contracts 201451.55 graveling 24804.73 and bridge and culvert construction 112962 Charles Byers Cedar Rapids obtained the largest graveling contract He will surface 16482 miles from Denison to the Harrison county line for 12036.91 George W Condon Omaha was awarded grading 559314 cubic yards on 13932 miles of US highway 32 south and west of Oakland in Pottawattamie county His bid 116398.75 the largest contract Snyder Johnson Humboldt will build twenty four culverts in Appanoose county for 21283 Narratives of the day
Cedar Rapids June 8 G F Newburger general manager of the Newman company owners of a chain of stores in Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas is today in charge of the Denecke department store which he bought at receiver sale yesterday Newburger who lives at Joplin paid 173001 for the merchandise only not bidding on the notes and bills receivable The store which is one of the largest in eastern Iowa will become a part of the chain.
Judge G W Wood in district court this afternoon directed George N Garrettson receiver to sell at auction the personal property of the Insurance Loan Investment Co beginning at 10 a m June 25 The court appointed J H Shanks and A M Place appraisers.
Gov. Hammill of Iowa was listed on President Coolidge's calling list at the White House in Washington but failed to appear. It was believed he did not receive the invitation letter and no reply was received to it.
Three recruits for the Fourteenth cavalry at Fort Des Moines Iowa were obtained yesterday by the recruiting squad from Des Moines working territory near Waterloo led by Sgt. D. Cremens. Recruits are Lewis Berkowitz 25 from Olwein Casper Sivesind 18 and Hans Sorenson 18 both from Minnesota.
Berlin reports reveal Clarence Chamberlin told President Hindenburg his Bellanca plane lost its way over Europe after both compasses failed. He and Charles Levine reached Dortmund by mistake, planned a Vienna flight, and hoped to tour Europe despite storms and heavy crowds at the embassy.
Washington reports that a proposed trust fund by Lindbergh supporters to aid him and his mother during their lives has been rejected by the aviator. Philadelphia notes a public trust fund proposal for Lindbergh with millions pledged, as bankers and sportsmen organize, following Lindbergh’s refusal. Mississippi floodwaters rise again, inundating farms, widening refugee camps, and triggering renewed Red Cross relief as mercy workers mobilize.
Six unmasked bandits robbed the Farmers Merchants Bank in Huron S D just before noon. They forced six officials to the floor while the vault was opened by Vice President George M Townsend. The crew escaped with about 20090 in cash and bonds, with a sixth bandit ready in an automobile.
Miss Isabelie Pope fiancée of the late Billy McClintock filed suit for the same share of his million dollar estate as if they had married. Foster-father William P. D. Shepherd was accused of binding the marriage while McClintock lay ill in a hospital after typhoid fever, which caused his death.
Mrs. Anna Fulmer aged unknown died at Des Moines General Hospital after an automobile collision Sunday in Des Moines. The vehicle was driven by Cedric McKis sick an 18 year old. No further details available.
Des Moines police jailed a group of 32 gypsies after their arrest for larceny and disturbing the public quiet. The wanderers, centered near the city outskirts, were accused by residents of stealing numerous household articles. Two Mexicans reported losses totaling 350 dollars to the same group. They will be fined and ordered out of town.
Des Moines reports 78 convicts paroled from Fort Madison and Anamosa prisons since January 1. The state board of parole under L. A. Jensen approved paroles, including many serving 25 year terms. Monthly totals: January 2, February 13, March 4, April 39, May 20.
William P. McCracken Jr of the commerce department flew from Omaha at 2:30 p m to Denison to congratulate Mr and Mrs E C Chamberlin on their son Clarence's record nonstop flight to Germany in a military honor.
Story County supervisors meeting at Nevada today expected to approve a petition signed by 1,340 voters calling a special election to vote bonds for paving the county road system. The proposal seeks authority for 1,500,000 dollars to finance the Jefferson Highway and Lincoln Highway projects across the county.
O. C. McClinton of 1338 Logan Avenue, former park commissioner, says Waterloo's parks and scenery look beautiful for the time of year despite warm, unseasonable weather. He predicts Iowa will rebound with sunshine, crops, and active homes, expressing optimism for the future.
Chicago June 8 A $60,000 pyrotechnic display drew crowds as Eagle Fireworks plant at River Grove burned destroying stock of Independence Day fireworks. Firemen suspected incendiary origin after the factory and its stock were wiped out while Roman candles and skyrockets lit the night for a half hour.
W E Holland state mine inspector Cen terville and George Knoll Chicago demonstrated mine safety appliances by wearing gas masks in a gas filled room for thirty minutes. Several state officials witnessed the demonstration. The room carried monoxide gas enough to kill a person without protection. A state law requires miners to be equipped with gas masks.
Whiteburg Kentucky June 8 Relief fund grows to aid hundreds of families left destitute by last week storms and floods in southeastern mountains. Gov Fields says 100 lives lost and thousands left jobless with many destitute. Dr A T McCormack named disaster relief director. a Red Cross train with nurses and supplies heads to the mountains.
Frank D. Pearn, 52, head of the radio and engineering departments at Lane Technical High School and inventor of several widely used electrical devices, died suddenly after a heart attack. Born in Davenport, Iowa, he later worked for Illinois Bell Telephone and developed a recording telegraph instrument.
Presentation of evidence concluded yesterday in the Bankers Life suit to stop rate increases on assessment insurance. The case rests until arguments begin next Tuesday, expected to last several days.
A fragmented report lists numerous small donations and dues to a flood relief fund. Amounts include five dollars from Fidelity circle, one dollar from JB Grove, two dollars eighty cents from Do R Best club, and five dollars from Orange township Girl RESOLVES. The fragmentary text references various contributors and irregular entries.
Washington June 8 Senator Smoot of Utah after a White House talk with President Coolidge said Congress will be called into a special session in October to jumpstart the legislative program. No exact date is set though Oct 1 or 15 are most likely. He cited the deficiency appropriation bill tax cuts and Smith and Ware contests as priorities alongside flood control and farm relief.
Des Moines official Schee, president of the Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank and vice president of the Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank, was indicted by a Toledo grand jury on mail fraud charges. He declared readiness to disprove the accusations and said his actions were lawful and within the spirit of the law.
Glenna Collett of Providence R I won the Women's Eastern Golf Association championship in Belmont Mass finishing the 54 hole event with a 250 total. Her final round 86 left her four strokes ahead of Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia who finished second with 254.
New York June 8 Oakmont will host the National Open championship where MacDonald Smith, 1926 Metropolitan golf champion, will be among the starters. He has recovered from a severe influenza attack last winter and could not defend his Metropolitan title this year due to illness.
Karl Maust of Detroit won the singles at the international trapshooting tournament in St Thomas Ont with a perfect 100. Mark Arie of Champaign Illinois had a 97 in today's feature after posting 236 with no misses over the first two days.
Los Angeles June 6 Agnes Ayres motion picture actress files a divorce suit against her husband S Manuel Renchi charging jealousy failure to provide and neglect The couple wed at Tia Juana Mexico on July 15 1924
Ackley Iowa June 8 Special announcement reports the marriage on June 2 of Miss Freda Oatjes Aplington and James Chenette brother of Clare Chenette leader of Ackley's band. The couple will reside at Aplington. The bridegroom led the band at Aveington last year.
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