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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1927
Page
10
The Japanese earthquake is judged more serious than first thought with estimates of dead and injured in the thousands. Destruction spread across sparsely populated areas and Kobe at the time was notable for a crowded steamship gangplank. One American confirmed killed, while other facts await dispatches from stricken zones.
Statehouse, Des Moines, March 3. The Iowa House passed a bill extending indefinitely the board of control authority to operate the shirt factory at the state prison and the apron factory at the Anamosa reformatory under prison labor contracts. The measure removes July 1 expiration, with a 73 to 21 vote. The bill draws support for prisoner health and employment, while a labeling amendment failed 60 to 30.
Charles M Schwab, noted American steel magnate, aging and weary, told reporters he would not undertake strenuous travel again. He planned a farewell voyage aboard the S S Leviathan to the United States, saying he has crossed the Atlantic seventy times and this trip would be his final return from Europe.
Advices from Cape Juby Morocco report negotiations for four Uruguayan aviators held by Moorish tribesmen. A letter from Uruguay's commander in Madrid said the fliers are healthy and well treated, with no ransom mentioned and release expected once funds are available.
Sir Austen Chamberlain, British foreign minister, told reporters that Britain considers breaking diplomatic relations with Russia. He described Anglo Russian relations as very bad and said Britain has avoided breaking ties to prevent wider disruption among other nations.
Washington DC. The interstate commerce commission refused to readjust rates on grain and grain products from North and South Dakota to principal marketing centers until its general investigation into western grain rate levels is completed.
Soperton Georgia editor JT M Flanders of the News was beaten and left insensible on February 25. Sheriff W O Thigpen of Treutlen County and deputies arrested four men including Wiggins Henry Mellendon and James Mondy Lee on charges of assault with intent to murder. Bond set at 3000. Flanders described suspects and implicated local bootlegger activity as motive.
General Bramwell Booth, head of the Salvation Army and son of its founder, marked his 71st birthday with letters of congratulations from around the world while spending a quiet day at a secluded retreat 140 miles from London.
New York March Miller once a property custodian in the Harding administration was sentenced by federal Judge John J Knox to 18 months in the penitentiary and a $5000 fine for conspiracy tied to the return of seized alien property to German and Swiss owners. He was convicted last week after a long trial in which he and former Attorney General Harry M Daugherty were accused. Daugherty’s guilt could not be decided and the indictment against him was dismissed. The maximum possible sentence for Miller was 5 years and $16000.
Des Moines hosts the American Homes National Congress opening a four day meeting with delegates from across the country. Mrs Ida B Wise Smith state president of the WC U will formally open the event and General H Muir is set to speak on budget systems. Jo Tammill welcomes visitors as Des Moines hosts the first national convention in a city of this size.
A bill before Iowa's General Assembly, introduced by Senator Sha Clinton, would empower the state railroad commission to regulate motor carriers transporting newspapers. The measure aims to legalize an otherwise informal intermunicipal arrangement, giving bus lines and the railroad agency formal standing.
Special master in chancery resumes hearings on streetcar rate valuation with evidence on the COUP ATTNS property in Carnecil offs. A continuation is anticipated, with at least two more weeks of submissions and testimony before final rulings.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If through errors of the carrier boy or other cause you all to receive your paper by that time please phone 5100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p.m.
Third district Farm Bureau representatives met at Hotel Russell Lamson to discuss state and national farm laws, income tax, the McNary Haugen measure, and tuberculosis eradication. Henry Wallace of Wallaces' Farmer projected future farm relief, predicting 8 cent hogs in 1929 without the tariff, and noted the veto of land grant college legislation by President Buchanan in the past.
Major Sarmento Beires of Portugal plans a 4 PM hop from Bolaima New Guinea to fly nonstop across the South Atlantic to Port Natal Brazil. If successful he would become the first to fly a nonstop south Atlantic cross. Arrival in Port Natal is expected tomorrow morning.
Dr Frederick Z Souha a University of Minnesota medical staff member was found dead in his private office in Minneapolis Minnesota late yesterday after a slight scalp wound near the right ear detectives aided the coroner who believed the wound did not cause the death Souba had been in good health with no known organic ailments that might cause sudden death
The American army goodwill flyers are due to arrive in Brazil tomorrow as the American colony in Sao Paulo prepares a large reception. The mission aims to foster goodwill between the United States and South American nations, with plans outlined for ceremonies and interactions.
An advisory committee of the Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association announced a per cent reduction of oil production in the greater Seminole area, effective this morning. The action was outlined in a committee meeting discussing supply containment and regional output targets.
The Iowa Supreme Court today reversed Judge J. Tr. Craig of Lee County in two habeas corpus cases. It held that mere issuance of a bad check is not the sole factor for detention. other elements are involved. Schepp v Hollowell and Humphrey v Hollowell are reversed, and if defendants are within the state they will be rearrested and returned to prison.
Frederick Wilson, 20, a sophomore and three term honor man at Princeton University, was found hanging in his Hamilton Hall room. Authorities said he had been in poor health and left no note. It was the second suicide at Princeton within a month.
Three Palm Beach financial institutions closed today as First American Bank & Trust Co failed to open. Runs began at other West Palm Beach banks following the incident, affecting Palm Beach and Northwood area institutions.
Civil War veteran August Tatro urges Iowa residents to respect Memorial Day by refraining from sports before 6 p.m. to honor fallen soldiers. He stresses the need for reverence amid the thousands of World War I dead and calls on younger generations to observe the day properly.
Chicago report says John J. Sterk former municipal court judge confessed forging deceased owners signatures on deeds to claim property worth 60000. His secretary Amelia Clayton also implicated, denied guilt, while Sterk took responsibility for irregularities.
Judges last night heard Drake University and Morningside College debate the monetary relief bill. The loyal debaters argued the bill was not economically sound or workable, and the judges awarded victory to the opposing side.
Dispatches from Puebla state report bandits raiding the Aio Yank ranch and sugar factory near Atlixco. Federal troops repelled the assault in a brief battle. Captain Gareia Mermozillo was killed. Two bandits were captured and executed. Embassy has not been informed of the incidents.
Henry I Threlkeld a Washington University athlete charged with burglary last week will not finish the school year. He cited health problems and memory loss when found hiding in a homeowner's cellar. Friends say he has been ill since last Christmas.
Washington outlines a plan for a three power naval limitation conference with Britain and Japan to convene in Geneva not earlier than June 1. France and Italy may attend as observers. The pact would probe limits on cruisers destroyers and other ships with periodic build reviews and potential annual tonnage ceilings.
Tokyo reports wide devastation from a powerful March earthquake in western Japan. Officials fear thousands dead or injured, with cities like Mineyama and nearby villages heavily hit. Relief troops and ships are dispatched from Osaka and Kyoto to deliver supplies as survivors crowd rail lines seeking shelter.
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