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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1927

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Moncada Open to Peace Parley with U S Forces

General Moncada said he would attend a peace conference under United States auspices if the liberal president consented but refused Diaz offer of 200100 to lay down arms. He warned fighting would continue unless US troops forced desist, as conservatives mass 6000 near May May amid risk of attack near Matagalpa.

Managua Nicaragua Mary Tae Moncada Sacasa United States Diaz Matagalpa Washington, D Nberal Corn Islands Fonseca Bay

Girl Slain by Mother After Birth in Home

Miss Rose Stoble, 16, gave birth at home today and was shot to death by her mother Christine Stoble who was arrested for murder and held in Monmouth County jail. Neighbors say the quarrel began over the baby and Rosa lay on the floor with the infant when the mother returned and fired. The two other children were in the kitchen during the incident.

iBank Rose Stoble Christine Po Ts Monmoth Rosa Quinn

Prison Sunday Services by Salvation Army Across Iowa Prisons

Salvation Army held Prison Sunday observances in Anamosa and Rockwell City with Ensign Warren Stanton from Chicago directing at Anamosa and Ensign and Mrs G RuHook from Des Moines at Rockwell City. Fort Madison is set for March 20 with Major John Habkirk in Chicago announcing the event.

Anamosa Rockwell City Army Ensign Warren Stanton Chicago G. RuHook Des Moines Fort Madison John Habkirk

China Not Asking Help from League

Geneva dispatch reports China will not raise the Chinese question in the council this morning. Chu Chao Hein states China seeks no aid, pursues conciliatory stance, and demands non interference with sovereignty and territorial integrity.

China Geneva Conguer of Nations Tate Council Chu . Chao- Hein

KFVE to Resume Broadcast as St Louis Station

St Louis will gain a new radio station from the Creater St Louis Broadcasting corps with studios in the Hotel Chase. It has acquired the goodwill assets and water length of the former KFVE, recently discontinued, with construction of 356000 underway. Broadcasting will use the IKFVE frequency of 239.9 meters.

St. Ouis. Mo St. Louis St. Louis Broadcasting Corporation Hotel Chase

Married at Nashua in simple church ceremony

Miss Ene Ott and Warner Barcherding were married Sunday afternoon at the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kop. The wedding was simple due to the recent death in the bride’s family.

Fredericksburg March Ene Ott Warner Barcherding Tittle Brown Church the Vale Nashua Edwin Kop Brifie

Measles Outbreak Hits Frederick Street School

Special report notes many cases of measles in Frederickstutre area during March. Miss Helen Weildy a junior high student and Mrs Pema Tgravener are seriously ill. About half the grade pupils were used as cover for illness, core outbreak spreads amid school.

Frederickstutre Helen Weildy Sehant Pema Tgravener

Weekend Weather and Timing Notice

A garbled OCR weather snippet notes temperature expectations for Saturday and Sunday with hints of a Monday and a 3 p.m. event time. It mentions highs and lows in a fragmented form and a vague place reference. The readable fragment suggests planning around afternoon activities on Monday at 3 p.m. but lacks clear locations or specifics.

Blast at Atlas plant Kills two, four missing

A ammonia tank explosion at Standard Oil Atlas plant in Buffalo N Y killed Patrick Kirby 40 and Clarence Christ 37 and left four workers missing. Fire raged, debris and damaged utilities, residents evacuated as authorities battled heat and gas masks proved insufficient. Loss pegged at 350000 to 400000 dollars.

FWWO Buffalo N. W Atlas Standard Oil Company Patrick Kirby Clarence Christ Kirby

Hold Watchman for Investigation of Fatal Shooting

Des Moines March 1. Daniel Smith a 72 year old night watchman for Builders' Land company was held in the city jail as detectives seek a motive for the fatal shooting of Fred Miller 48. Smith says he fired when Miller advanced toward him after orders to stop were ignored Miller died several hours after the Sunday morning shooting Smith declined to add to his account.

Des. Moines INS Daniel Smith Builders’ Land Company Fred Miller Smith Miller

School Closed By Scarlet Fever Hits City Schools

Gellsden school five miles north of here closed as scarlet fever spreads. Several children are ill, and fears of further closures linger as many pupils were exposed while the rest stay home awaiting word on reopening.

Waukon Towa Gellselen

Dry Law Violators Freed by Coolidge

President Coolidge announced clemency for Wine feld and Neufield Jones, brothers convicted in Baltimore for violating prohibition. They had served less than a year and were released. Their father is described as a notable prohibition worker in Atami. Neufield Jones was a former dry agent. Winfield is a deceased person.

Washington, WV Coolidge Winefeld Neufield Jones Beltimore Atami Neonfield Jones Winfield

Funeral service for Leigh Frank Emery in Maham church

Funeral services were held today for Leigh Frank Emery son of Mr and Mrs Thanffersy who died recently. Rev Lenty officiated at St. Deadin's Catholic Church with burial in Udwary Cemetery.

Leigie Frank Emery Leigh Frank Emery Thanffersy Maham St. Deadin's Catholic Church Udwary

Colorado mining towns cut off by heavy snow

Denver reports isolation of San Juan basin communities after three weeks of drifts and slides. Continent divide passes Jones and St Elmo blocked by 120 mph winds and 30 below zero. Planes tried to carry urgent supplies to Silverton and Eureka but failed. town populations include Silverton about 1,200 and Eureka around 150 marooned.

Denver Colo San Juan Colorado Silverton iSureka Continental Divide Jones Trump Shumaker Goss St. Klmo Pass Here Pueblo Medano Eureka

Coolidge’s Ignore of Congress Jolts National Politics

The piece analyzes President Coolidge and Vice President Dawes shaping Republican hopes, noting Lowden’s mounting bid in Iowa Minnesota and other states and praising Dawes for leadership and Senate goodwill. It highlights Dawes as a reader who presses for legislative results and Longworth as a trusted ally amid party dynamics.

Coolidge Lowden Illinois Iowa Minnesota Dawes Congress Senate Davres Senator Reed Missouri Reed Mr. Dawes Mrr Savoa Longworth Lo Spiker Licueworth Tongworth Oat Coy Moy Deradl Temas

Helping Others Most Important Says Dr Barker at Rotary Meet

Dr Charles E Barker, longtime personal physician to Chief Justice Taft, told 240 Rotary Kiwanis Lions Cano­pus and Y’s Men at Hotel Russell-Lamson that the most important thing in the world is helping others. He outlined service clubs’ goals, offered five happiness rules, and announced talks at West High, East High, and Gates College with YMC A related dinners and assemblies.

Charles E. Barker Howard Taft Rotary Kiwanis, Lions,Canopus Y's Russell-Lamson Barker First Methodist Episcopal Church Aost

Grand Jury Impaneled for March Term

Judge 1. B. Stiles today impaneled a grand jury for the March term of district court and sent the jurors back to meet again March 15. The panel includes Harvey J. Less foreman from Orange township and Co. A. Bown Cedar township A. Vu Lange Black Trank township BT. Moon Mt. Vernon township Isse Platostat East Waterloo township Russell H. Sage Bennington township and William Sawyer Big Creek township.

1. B. Stiles Harvey J. Less Orange Township Foreman A. Bown Cedar Township A. Vu Lange Black Tranlk BT. Moon Mt. Vernon Isse Waterloo Russell H. Sage Bennington William Sawyer Big Creek

US goodwill plane crashes on rocks at Montevideo harbor

One of the American goodwill planes crashed into rocks in Montevideo harbor after takeoff for the north. There were no casualties. Engine trouble caused a rough takeoff and slight damage. Officials hoped the flight could be renewed today or tomorrow.

Montevideo Uruguay Mitch T MeeOne

Marriage Licenses Recorded in Waverly Area

Roland J. Varmening and Wave Josephine Toman of Waverly obtain a marriage license. Wayne Smith and Terurel Htelon Ivecfe of Crestoa are also listed for licenses. Names appear in the public notices section of the local registry.

Roland J. Varmening Wave Josephine Toman Waverly 1 Wayne Smith Terurel

Division over proposed change to hospital funding

Waterloo doctors split as House File 283 would let counties send indigent cripples to any reputable hospital at state expense instead of University of Iowa Hospital. Critics warn it could starve clinical material for the UI medical school. opponents cite county cost disparities and the need for orthopedic expertise.

Waterloo University Hospital Iowa City Des Moines University ‘Hospital Linn County Woodbury County Thompson J. R. Thompson Iowa University of Iowa College of Medicine State University of Iowa McAlvin Perkins-Haskell-Klaus Dra J Black Hawk County Ihan

Auto Driver Dodges Death on Crossing

Albert Mason of Detroit was injured when his heavy sedan was hit by a railroad engine, tossed aside, and placed in the path of another engine in Indianapolis. The car was demolished and authorities blamed failure to see the oncoming train.

Indianapolis Iad Albert Mason Detroit

Quarantines list of numerous named residents and addresses

A long, fragmented quarantine notice lists many individuals with street addresses and some monetary amounts. Names include Emma Gonser, Nada Nicol, Donald Edelen, Harriet Swartzbaugh, James Reddin, Isogene Venter, Robert Hansen, Golda Glaspie, Helen Pagel, Gwen Dolyn, Doris Deters, Arthur Homan, and others across streets like Third Street West, Eighth West, Dawson, Conger, Lincoln, and Williston. The text resembles a registry of quarantined persons with sporadic sums such as 19 and 18 dollars.

Emma Gonser Rebel Menales Nada Nicol Ankeny Donald Edelen Third Street Berdna Hadlock Wellington Lulu Margeret Humiston Kingsley Harriet Swartzbaugh Udier Dale Murray Edwards Donald Swain Parker Patricia Rowntree Kinebard Donald Makeever Lincoln Betty Lou Cratsley Fairview Hazel Thompson Kern Wesley Wychborny Mulberry Homer Green Home Park Robert Titus Falls Rebecca Jane Crawford Allen Fay Roy Bristow Eighth West James Reddin Dawson Jola Crow Fowler Leland Shoaf Isogene Venter Franklin Robert James Hansen Baltimore Arthur J. Homan Tratph Russet Charles Army Riehl Betty Jane Matthias Beech George and Raby Volyard Black Hawk Sylvester Heber Sycamores Richard McDonough Western Donald Salz Cutler Kenneth and Jane Yrinton Conger Vernon Crasker Miller Retty Jane Monroe Elizabeth Lincoln Marion Rose Fifth West Baby Margrita Richard Cramer William Guy Benny McLain Rheve Lernine Trdee Oak

Extra Guards Over Crown Jewels When American Gunmen Visit London

London March 7 The crown jewels valued in tens of millions are under tighter guard after visiting American gunmen were linked to recent jewel robberies. The jewel room at the Tower of London holds the crown of England the imperial state crown and the Cullinan diamonds among others. Outer gates and steel security measure would lock down the room if tampered with, turning it into a protected chamber.

London England Tower of London Henry VII Iowa Kansas Oklahoma Crown Jewels Blood William the Conqueror Scotland Charles II Henry V Agincourt Cullinan Edward VI Transvaal Stuart George. V Delhi Durbar Mary’s Koh-i-noor East India Company Buckingham Palace

Iowa Democrats Split Over McAdoo Candidacy in 1928

Leaders of the Marsh Healy Sullivan faction of Iowa Democrats met at Hotel Russell Lamson and declared steadfast opposition to William Gibbs McAdoo for president. M F Healy of Fort Dodge chaired the meeting and organized a statewide group to oppose McAdoo with John T Sullivan named secretary. E T Meredith, former Iowa secretary of agriculture, was dismissed as representing the state party’s view of supporting McAdoo.

Madison Square Garden Marsh-Healy- Sullivan Iowa Russell-Lamson William Gibbs McAdoo E.T. Meredith Des. Maines M. F. Healy Ft. Dodge Democratic Party Healy John T. Sullivan

School Board 6 closes filings for 5 offices

Three east district incumbents Mrs. R A Cole K G Crowther and J R Howard filed papers with secretary W H Bruwn to seek reelection at the annual school election set for Monday March It. E H Wyant also seeks another term. West district incumbents Noble Little George W Miller and Dr J H Butts seek reelection. Police head assassinated in Sofia as bomb attack wounds official.

East Public School Board of Education W. H. Bruwn RA. Cole K. G. Crowther J. R. Howard E. H. Wyant Brunr Noble Little George W. Miller J. H. Butts Sofia Bulgaria M. Ikonomoff Police

National figure visits Waterloo to confer with local judge

Judge Oscar Floyd of Dallas Texas, a national director of the Izaak Walton League of America, spent an over Sunday in Waterloo and conferred with Judge G W Wood during his visit.

Ike Oscar Floyd Dallas Tex Waterloo Izaak Walton

Muscatine Votes in Spring Municipal Election

Muscatine Indiana held city elections on March 7 with a light voter turnout forecast. Each ward planned to elect one alderman, shaping the new city leadership.

Muscatine

Rainbow Meet Opens as Joe Eagle Attends Vet Conventions

Joe Eagle of 419 Oak Avenue attends the Rainbow division veterans convention opening today in Des Moines. The late Mrs. Rossiter House endowed a memorial music chair at the University of Sheffield with 80 000 dollars in tribute to her husband.

Rainbow Meet Joe Eagle Oak Avenue Des Moines Rainbow Division

Mazer confesses death plot in Ohio case

Canton Ohio March 7 Louis Mazer indicted for the killing of Don R Mellett has made a complete confession of the underworld plot against the militant editor Henry W Harter Jr county prosecutor announced in return for the detailed statement immunity and use as the state's main witness were promised After a three hour conference with Ora Slater and Me Mazer made a confession that we believe to be true.

Canton Louis Mazer Don R. Mellett Underworld Henry W. Harter, Jr Mazer Harter Ora Slater

Attor neys prepare last appeal for six doomed hanged men

Chicago march 7 according to INS attorneys for six convicts condemned to hang Friday for murder during a jail break prepared to seek a writ of Justice Frederick A De Young of the Illinois supreme court for a formal hearing. The lawyers carried a transcript of the trial indicating facts supporting a hearing. If De Young refuses the writ the convicts are expected to hang Friday as Gov Small and the state pardons board have refused to intervene.

Chicago INS Frederick A. de Young Illinois Supreme Court de Young Small State Pardons Board

Former Fort Dodge Man Shot by Officer

Kansas City police report a man shot and killed by Detective Joe L. Dill after the suspect, Joseph McDonnell formerly of Fort Dodge Iowa, drew a revolver when ordered to halt. McDonnell had been arrested earlier for gambling and gave the name Jimmy McDonald.

Kansas City Joe L. Dill Joseph McDonnell Fort Dodge Mary McNaulty St. Joseph McDonnell Jimmy McDonald

Pen Stock Sold In Public Auction In Waterloo

Be J Wenner attorney bought at public sale for 100 dollars the stock and fixtures of the Waterloo Pen company located at 216 Marsh Place. The sale followed a general execution from the Hardin county district court clerk in favor of Gertrude Godfrey Eldora Iowa against William H Welty.

BE. J. Wenner Public Safe Waterloo Pen Company Marsh Place District Court Hardin County Gertrude Godfrey Eldora William H.welty

Walton league aims one thousand members in Waterloo drive

The Izaak Walton League Water loo chapter plans a 1000 member campaign at a membership committee meeting in the Waterloo waterworks office. W A Hendry says officers serve without pay and the league pursues education on lake and stream pollution, wildlife habitat protection, and forest preservation. The group promotes youth education and outdoor life through Outdoor America, with prominent women among members.

Waterloo Jenak Walton League Waterloo Waterworks Office Izaak ‘Walton League W. A. Hendry Outdoor America Outdoor Life

Miners Ready to Meet Owners in Iowa Conference

Iowa mine workers say they are ready to meet mine owners at any time to discuss terms that would keep mines running after March 31 when the current contract expires. Joe Morris, president of district 13 UMW, said he will reply to the owners and meet on whatever date they set.

Albia Iowa Joe Morris District 13 United Mine Workers Morris Associated Press

40 000 Churchmen to Open Campaign for Pension Funds

Chicago March 7 Plans mobilizing 40 000 Presbyterian laymen for 103 simultaneous campaigns in 14 states from Illinois to California to raise a 15 000 000 fund for pensions for aged and disabled ministers and missionaries. Drives in states from Illinois eastward have raised more than 9 000 000. Six weeks will be devoted to intensive preparation with campaigns opening April 21. In Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Texas South Dakota California Oregon and Washington. Iowa chairmen are John P. Wallace Des Moines and Robert Sinclair Cedar Rapids.

Chicago Illinois California Presbyterian Church Tinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Texas South “Dakota Oregon Washington John P. Wallace Des Moines Robert Sinclair Cedar Rapids

University of Iowa Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary Tonight

Tolling of the historic bell at 6 59 p m inaugurates the eightieth anniversary of the University of Iowa. WSUI will broadcast the 80 strokes to 101 dinner parties. Alumni groups number 66 in Iowa and 35 in other states. Seven hundred fifty alumni faculty and students attend the key banquet in the Memorial Union. dedication of the second unit of the memorial is a feature.

Town City Capital University ‘of Iowa WSUI Iowa Memorial Union

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