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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
12
A lengthy obituary notes Albert Frick's passing after labored medical efforts to revive him from paralysis. Doctors and volunteers persistently worked over 100 hours using artificial respiration, keeping him conscious near the end, while Minnesota sheriffs threaten armed roadblocks to curb bank robbers using cars, a drastic cautionary measure amid a crime wave.
Washington reports charges that the Mexican government spent nearly 2 million dollars to influence U.S. policy against President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg. Representative Gallivan alleged consulate general interference and subsidizing preachers and professors to attack the United States. He cited printed insults and urged full inquiry. Senator Borah posted a new note defending his pursuit of information from President Calles amid Mexican controversy.
Ambassador Matsudaira in Tokyo told acting Secretary Grew that France and Italy may decide to participate in the Geneva naval conference. He conveyed Japan's unconditional acceptance of American proposals for a three power conference.
Mrs D B D W Cutten died after leaping from a hospital window six days post birth. She sustained shock and internal injuries in Mason City on March 11. Hospital staff responded to the incident and authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Shreveport officials report Chicago White Sox outfielder Johnny Mostil is on the road to recovery after attempting to harm himself Tuesday night. Physicians announced today that his condition is improving and he is expected to recover.
Des Moines March 31 Governor Hammill sent to the state senate for confirmation a slate of Iowa appointees to state offices. Hogue as labor director for two years. Gick as commissioner of Norman Clark city on the board of control for six years. Hiram Evans Corydon on the board of parole for six years. Dan Schnittzer Delhi on the board of appeals. Frank Abbott Osceola on the board of appeals. George Godfrey Algona on the board of education. Paulina Devitt Oskaloosa on the state board of education. Edward Schoentgen Council Bluffs on the state board of education. Hogue Urick Mrs Devitt and Schoentgen reappointed. Godfrey succeeds Thomas Creston on the board of education.
Athens shopkeepers on strike over rents and taxes clash with troops. Three strikers were killed and 12 injured. Exchange Telegraph dispatch says strike called off as government agrees to consider protests on rents and taxes.
Lang Hagan, a Kentucky noonshiner and admitted slaver of his wife Mary, confessed to Sheriff J O King that he also killed his two infant children by crushing their skulls with his hands when they were only a few days old.
Major Tedeo Laure Borges and three aviators, saved from Moorish tribesmen after a failed trans Atlantic attempt, prepared to fly to Casablanca. They were stripped of money and jewels but treated for injuries and received clothing and food before inland detention. Two more planes arrived from Cape Juby to convey them back to civilization.
Fort Dodge Iowa March 11 merger of 30 million dollars worth of town public utilities was announced by Don M Sterns president of the Central Iowa Power and Light Co The merger affects more than 200 Iowa cities and towns in 34 counties serving a population of half a million The merged company to be known as Central Iowa Power and Light Co will operate from Fort Dodge interconnecting stations and extending high voltage lines to provide economical power to communities including Waterloo Cedar Falls Grundy Center Alton Carroll Cherokee Dedham Ida Grove Lake City Le Mars Lohrville Manning Rockwell City Sac City Sioux Center Storm Lake Somers Newell Sulphur Springs Humboldt Gilmore City Clarion Eagle Grove Goldfield Emmetsburg Ruthven Sioux Rapids Spirit Lake Arnold s Park Milford Twin Lakes and Fostoria Strong entities include United Gas Improvement Philadelphia Sioux City Gas and Electric Sioux City Service and Des Moines Gas not in merger R H Garrison Waterloo division manager expected Fort Dodge tomorrow night H B Maynard declines comment on personnel changes
Juvenile court authorities announce that 20 University of California students have been expelled over a fraternity house liquor party held February 28 at the Lambda Chi Alpha residence. About 27 students and an equal number of girls attended. only one coed, a Los Angeles girl, was unnamed and later exonerated by President WW. Campbell after she testified she quit the house in disgust when she learned the party’s nature. The affair was described as a class track managers reunion.
Frank Hewitt, held for a Denver jewel robbery, confessed to police today his role in a murder and three robberies at Omaha Nebraska. He implicated partners Donald Hartley and Robert Bramble, Iowa associates, in the Feb. 8 slaying at Bert Crouse’s restaurant and related hold ups.
Nes Moines, March 11. A. J. Shannon of Towa Falls was elected president of the Towa Wholesale Bee Butter and Poultry Dealers' association at the convention's final session. W. Rosenberger of Independence named vice president and Mark A. Wagrensick was predicted secretary-treasurer. Executive committee members include Bert Vilas Storm Take J J Dickerson Knoxville Russell Winfield Jens Jensen Coon Rapids and L D Winks Sumner.
Nine armed bandits blew up an armored truck en route to Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company mine. The payroll about $100,000 was taken and three men were injured. Detectives traced the break, wires to isolate lines, and authorities mobilized across nearby towns to pursue suspects.
Des Moines March 1167 Governor Hammill will take a hand in the mine labor situation at the request of Supreme Court Justice F F Faville chair man of the governor s industrial and agricultural commission He will call George W Heaps Jr president of the Mine Operators association and Joe Morris president of the Town Mine Workers for a conference The governor hopes miners and operators will begin negotiations immediately with an early agreement possible as the present contract expires April 1.
Davenport March 11. Taking for its motto Present Conditions Are Intolerable the association against the prohibition amendment was organized at a meeting of business and professional men. Mueller Lumber president was named treasurer. Letters to prospective members state the group opposes unfair legislative efforts and laws that cannot be enforced.
Madrid reports King Alfonso is resting easily after a mild influenza attack. Official bulletin from attending physicians says the illness is following its regular course. The brief notice places the king's condition in a typical progress without complications.
The Courier should be delivered to your home before six thirty. If you do not receive by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Cresco defeated Britt 24 to 21 and Edgewood beat Lamont 30 to 21 in the first round of the third district high school basketball tournament in Vinton. Champlin led Cresco with strong offense, while Knowles paced Britt. Edgewood led by Stone and Macheeah Lamont, with a late surge to secure a 22-19 third quarter edge and final victory. Vinton meets Orange Township and Cresco plays Edgewood in tonight’s semifinals.
Liberty Home for aged members of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Lamoni Ta is being emptied today. The church owned facility opened in 1906 and inmate numbers have declined yearly with remaining residents packing to move to other church homes.
March 11 in Des Moines patriotic groups urged state lawmakers to report the boxing legalization bill for passage. Warry Hansen of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Carl Behrends of the American Legion led the delegation demanding action following Attorney General Fletcher's order banning Tunney Dempsey fight films at a local theatre run by the Baldwin Patterson post.
Walter Dotson reports a fatal kerosene fire in Florida that claimed the life of a man and several children from one family. He, Mrs. Dotson, and Miss Edith Wangler recently returned from a state trip amid talk of tourism, racing crowds, and local business activity. They visited friends in Melbourne, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach during the journey.
Des Moines reports a clash over state highway commission policy to aid counties that help themselves. A resolution by Senator C J Fulton Fairfield passed 30 instructs the highway commission to report its policy details and any agreements by March 18, to be debated in the Senate.
Chicago March 11 INS The Illinois house investigates the 20 million Cooperative Grain Marketing Co which failed for 2.4 million. Chairman Thomas Curran led the push for inquiry and the five man committee met at the Chicago office of Attorney General Callstrom. Fireworks are expected as the resolution lets the panel probe the board of trade which itself has a committee examining Armour Grain Co.
In Rock Island March 11 health authorities and Augustana College staff intensified efforts to curb a scarlet fever outbreak after the death of Gladys Oberg a Galesburg junior. Paul Munson a junior from Aurora Illinois died midweek and two more cases among students were reported along with a non student 10 year old girl. Names include Clarence Swanson Woodhull and Floyd Johnson Galva as freshmen and sophomore students affected.
The American Legion awarded Booker-Chapman post Waterloo a distinguished service citation for founding an ice skating rink at the Dairy Cattle Congress hippodrome. James F Barton, national adjutant, conveyed the honor from Indianapolis in a letter to Arthur Zimmerman, the post commander.
Fire officials report nine people perished when a home owned by Clarence Marsh in Tunnelton near Saltsburg burned. The victims include Mr and Mrs Clarence Marsh and five children. Harry Montgomery and his wife and child also died after leaping from a window. One occupant survived. Fire began soon after discovery, trapping residents behind flames and curtains. Clara Marsh later hospitalized and expected to die.
Dr Vienry W. Frauenthal a respected physician died instantly when he fell from a seventh floor apartment window in New York. He had suffered ill health for a month, per his brother. Frauenthal, age 58, had five grown children.
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