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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1929
Page
9
In Washington Hoover delays naming members of a forthcoming fact finding commission to survey the federal machinery of justice. The panel will include experienced legislators or judges and will likely include at least one woman, with announcements possibly a month or more away.
Washington dispatch reports a deal enabling Radio Corporation of America to enjoy a practical wireless monopoly in China under Nationalist authorities. A Shanghai station would link with US and Far East networks, funded by a $30 million capital pool and a $20 million loan secured by telegraph revenue. The pact includes mutual routing of wireless traffic, with Shanghai reserved for commercial use and San Francisco for US traffic. The arrangement follows prior concessions and power plays among foreign governments over China wireless rights.
Managua reports state that Maria Jiron, once San Din insurgent ally of Saudino, was executed by Nicaraguan volunteers after an ambush mishap. Jiron led a patrol toward a trap said to capture Augustino Santino, but the ambush instead led to his own arrest and court martial.
Geneva March 9 A council vote unites to ease United States adhesion to the world court. Sir Austen Chamberlain's resolution asks jurists revising the court statutes to study current accession prospects. Elihu Root, famed American jurist, is praised for shaping the approach to membership.
28 year old slayer Miguel escaped Schuylkill County jail armed with a pistol after demanding keys from guard Roy Reeves. Reeves was wounded in the leg as Miguel overpowered another guard and fled. The condemned killer, once jailed for killing Louise Ducks in 1928, faced a state pardons review soon.
Washington March 9. The forecast covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. Periods of precipitation expected by Tuesday and again by the end of the week. Temperatures rise above early-week levels then turn colder toward the end.
A Des Moines house bill proposes a one cent gas tax increase to be distributed among cities counties and townships for street and road work. It also introduces reform measures including prohibiting marathon dancing, extending redlight law, and banning punchboards. A special session is planned for Monday to allow last minute bill additions.
Mexico City reports Charles A. Lindbergh and Anne Morrow plan a wedding in the Easter holidays. The officiating minister has been chosen but not named. It is unclear if Mrs Lindbergh, the aviator's mother, will attend.
The Daily Sketch notes the Prince of Wales once said he would marry at 35. While his 35th birthday nears, court gossip cites Marlborough House readiness for residence and a redecorated consort’s suite as signs the royal wedding could be near.
The Iowa Public Service Waterloo central electric station will add a 3200 hp high pressure boiler at an estimated $295,000. The unit, largest locally, will raise total plant capacity to about 15,000 hp. Stevens & Wood, Inc. of New York secured the contract. Installation starts in 30 days, finishing around October. The boiler will run at 225 psi initially, later 435 psi, and feature water walls, a steel stack, and a cinder catcher.
Washington March 9 Senate Agriculture Chairman McNary met with President Hoover to discuss farm relief. He plans to draft a new Telier bill incorporating Hoover’s campaign plan, submit for approval, and present it to the Senate by March 25 for action at the start of the special session on April 1. The House focuses on a tariff bill.
Fire at 410 West Fourth street Cedar Falls caused about 1200 dollars in damage to the home and household equipment. The house owned by the H. L. Chase estate is occupied by the Harry Coffman family.
Aplington defeats Mitchell 32 to 12 on West High floor and will face Charles City or Mason City in the final. Reinbeck 17 over Grant High Cedar Rapids. Davenport 39 Town City 26, Parnell 41 Batavia 25 in district semis. Davenport 1928 champ advances toward second straight title with Creston 37 9, Benton to meet in final. East Sioux City finals: East 32 Sac City 12, Lawton 21 Bronco Consolidated 13 as they vie for district seven final.
Weather outlook suggests warmer temperatures for Des Moines and the state as Old Man Winter loosens its grip. The weatherman declined exact figures but promised relief from icy blasts as spring approaches.
A report notes two women flying a large plane carry Mexico mail to Brownsville as a famous flyer takes off. The piece also quotes J. W. Thompson of Black Hawk county criticizing a senate bill moving wildlife foot counting duties from county auditor to the clerk of courts, and a letter from E. Schroeder of Scal t County urging opposition due to expanded office duties.
The Schulte Realty company acquired three downtown Waterloo parcels from Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mill Go, including land under the Riviera theatre, the Schulte block area, and a Fourth and Cedar street tract with the Morris Plan Bank. Consideration is six figures. Properties are under long leases. Schulte plans spring improvements.
Des Moines March 9 Gov John Hammill returns from the national capital and moves to present a new paved road program to the Legislature. He plans a special message with financing details centered on issuing bonds rather than warrants, following the state supreme court ruling on the previous bond act.
High water from melting snow and ice washed out four bridges on OlMer and Squaw creeks in Warren county. Estimated damage is $3,000. Lawrenbergh school, about 12 miles south, was stranded and children were transported by wagon Friday.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson widow of the war president escaped unhurt today when an automobile in which she was riding crashed into another machine in Washington D C March from INS brief noting the incident and her safe outcome.
Col Charles A Lindbergh inaugurates airmail and passenger service from Mexico City to Brownsville aboard a Mexican Aviation Co tri motor plane. The voyage from Mexico City to Brownsville covers several legs with stops at Tampico and Valbuena, drawing crowds in Brownsville for the airport dedication. Lindbergh flies solo, ignoring admirers, while Mexican officials ride as passengers and pilots, as New York and Mexico City newspapers report the event.
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