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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1927
Page
9
Reports recall daring rescues at sea as a Spanish freighter fire prompts widespread radio silence and later lifeboat pickups. The piece contrasts seafaring heroism with a Chicago murder case involving Harold Croarkin, framed as a border case of the insane and the punishment debate. It also notes Marines paraded in Shanghai, congressional sessions and a procedural Senate fight over campaign finance.
A Black man was jailed in Des Moines on charges of slugging and robbing Florence M. Lyng, manager of a local candy shop. He admitted prior Missouri prison time but denied involvement in the robbery. The report names George Yokum as the suspect.
Washington dispatch examines whether President Coolidge will seek a second term and how his silence shapes expectations. It contrasts his cautious temperament with Roosevelt and outlines how timing, Congress, and party dynamics could signal his status, with a note on potential retirement or continued candidacy depending on future events.
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If the carrier makes an error or other cause prevents delivery, you may phone 100 for a copy of the paper. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p.m.
Aaron Sapiro, representing co operative marketing groups, sues Henry Ford for 1 million dollars in a libel case in Detroit. Trial postponed from March percent to Tuesday March 15 due to the judge's absence. Sapiro alleges Ford accused him of acting for international bankers.
Brooks Adams grandson of President John Quincy Adams left a trust fund of 15000 for the care of his horse Beau ty and his dogs. The will probated at Norfolk county probate court provided for servants and other employees with gifts totaling 105000. The estate, valued around 500000, goes to several nephews and nieces.
Capetown March 5 A powerful cyclone struck Tamatave on Madagascar’s east coast causing mass destruction. Reports via Mauritius say about 500 lives lost and the town and harbor completely wrecked with damages over 100,000,000 francs. Four ships lost include the General Duchesne and others.
Major Larre-Borges the Uruguayan aviator, lost for three days after leaving Casablanca on a trans Atlantic leg, has been found 60 miles northeast of Cape Juby on Africa’s west coast. The message gave no details on injuries or accident, but later reports said Tarre-Borges and his three comrades were all safe.
The British cruiser Colombo, dispatched to Nicaragua as a palace of refuge for British citizens, will depart Nicaragua today per the Admiralty and United Press reports, ending a brief naval deployment.
Shanghai March 5. United States Marines staged a two hour parade through Shanghai streets culminating in a review at the race course by Col. Hill. Bands played Valencia as Marines marched with rifles slung and pennants flying before foreign onlookers.
North American railroad management north of the Mason Dixon line received requests for a 15 percent wage increase for engineers. A. Johnson, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, said committees mailed the requests which would reach railroads today. About 90,000 engineers are affected. larger roads to respond by late next week.
Brownsville reports Albert Betanza an American partner of R B Creager was killed on a Vera Cruz ranch. Creager, a Texas Republican committeeman, knew Betanza well and feared for his own safety as Washington weighs Mexico policy. White House officials say the situation is grave with possible embargo and land law tensions.
The Navy Department emphatically denied reports that any American marines were killed in Nicaragua. The only marine casualty cited was a signalman who lost an eye from an accidental cartridge explosion on a steamer voyage.
Rescue 150 passengers and crew of 56 from the Japanese liner Anhei Maru saved after wrecking yesterday about 40 miles off Oshima. The vessel carried 100 passengers and a crew of 56.
Reports confirm the expected resignation of Secretary of State Kellogg. Two cabinet members said he plans to leave his post within a few months due to poor health, signaling a major shift in the administration.
East High defeated La Porte City 33 to 30 and Aplington beat Janesville 20 to 17 in overtime to reach the finals. East High will face the West High Winton winner at 9 p.m. for the class A title while Aplington meets New Hartford Orange Township in class B at 8 p.m. ast High led early but La Porte City rallied with Yarow’s five fourth quarter field goals before losing. Eicker led East High with eight field goals. Continued on page two.
Louis Mazer charged with murdering Canton editor Don R. Mellett was escorted to the courthouse jury room for a secret conference with Prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr. The stenographer was summoned and reports circulated that Mazer was providing details of the killing.
Des Moines March 5 Indiana news desk report states Daniel O'Connell druggist his wife Mrs Frances O'Connell and prescription clerk Harry Swihart were arraigned before Commissioner Jud son Piper on federal grand jury charges of illegal paregoric sales. They faced accusations from government buyers about purchasing 20 two ounce bottles within forty days, exceeding Harrison drug net limits. They were released on a small bond pending grand jury action.
Police hunt burglars who pried open the Independent Shoe Shop safe last night. Thieves Wheeled the safe to a back room and used nitroglycerin to force it open. About $265 in cash stolen.
Solomon Cicuvel proprietor of Cairo's largest department store was murdered in his bedroom by intruders who stole jewels valued at 300000 dollars from Mme. Cicuvel. Crira Mareh noted as the inspector reported the crime as a jewel robbery turned deadly.
Washington March 5 PDF reports Reed campaign investigation committee to push inquiries into election corruption. Senator Robinson Arkansas unanimously reelected Democratic floor leader for seventieth congress. The piece notes the issue's carry into 1928 presidential campaign and the Senate’s inability to halt investigations. It mentions Reed committee power, potential inquiries into Colorado elections, and plans to pursue Senator Smith and Ware in the next session.
John Kearney alias George Zenaire confessed to weddings with 14 women across the country, naming nine yesterday. He also disclosed Marie Williams of St. Louis whom he says he married in 19L7. Kearney is jailed on burglary charges in San Francisco.
Joe Wilimek, owner of Black Hawk Cigar, with 20 years in retail cigars, argues the Wolfe-Hubbard bill in Iowa would impose an unnecessary tax. He calls tobacco use nearly as universal as bread and says the industry is already overburdened by taxation. The bill would add a 10 percent state stamp tax on cigars smoking tobacco chewing tobacco and snuff.
Emmetsburg March. Blake McMackin, wounded in the hospital, is reported to be recovering. Sheriff Re L Shea says McMackin is under arrest and will be moved to the county jail when able. Funeral services for William Boblit were held yesterday. Mrs. Boblit fainted at the church.
President Coolidge issued recess appointments to Orestes Caldwell of New York and Henry Bellows of Minnesota as members of the federal radio commission. The Senate did not confirm their appointments. If not confirmed next winter they will have served nine months without pay. Three members of the commission were confirmed. the group is expected to organize soon to take over radio control in the United States.
Chicago March 5 Gene Hunter aged 18 dubbed bandit queen was found guilty of robbing a taxicab driver. Judge Harry B Miller sentenced her to three to twenty years imprisonment, denying a motion for a new trial and probation despite sobbing protests.
Madison Wis March 5 An unidentified white man killed a negro and his son after alighting from an automobile on the city outskirts Alen Henderson 55 a negro chicken farmer was shot in a barn as he worked while his son Walter 20 stood in a field preparing to catch a bun for Madison Officers said the killings were likely linked to a still operator seeking to avoid detection Authorities understood Henderson knew the whereabouts of an illicit still and that the operator expected to trade such information with police.
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