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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1928
Page
10
A massive quake near 45 miles north of Los Angeles toppled a dam on the San Francisquito Creek. It released 1.844 billion gallons and wiped out canyon populations while families faced rising floods. The aqueduct, touted as a marvel of engineering, proved vulnerable to nature.
Senate Teapot Dome hearings reveal Will Hays sought to parcel Sinclair bonds to Mellon Butler in 1923 for GOP contributions. Mellon, Butler deny source knowledge while Hays confirms taking responsibility for soliciting funds. Adams and Weeks present. inquiry into $260,000 Sinclair bonds and 3 million in profits tied to Continental Trading.
Detroit tied Stinson monoplane flown by Capt. Walter Hinchliffe with Miss Elsie MacKay aboard lifts off from Cranwell amid ice and snow. Authorities report suspected westward Atlantic flight toward New York with uncertain reports of Ireland sightings. The aircraft, heavily fueled, barely clears the field and heads into a westerly route as weather complicates the perilous crossing.
Des Moines reports that Orval Chenoweth, who left the city years ago to fight in the west war, says he was forced into the French Foreign Legion in 1925. His cousin John L. Beck says American Legion and Washington authorities will be asked to obtain his release. Chenoweth was arrested in France and faced jail before joining the legion, a choice he wrote to his mother. Bennett J. Doty, another American youth, was recently pardoned by France after deserting the legion.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan March 13 600 residents of Detour ten miles south of here search the skies for planes to bring food as 15 foot snowdrifts seal them in on all sides. Authorities consider rationing, George Krohl mails carrier leads volunteers through clear woods to reach the town. He relayed the situation by radio to Sault Ste. Marie and the postmaster urged Washington to send a plane.
Three boys age nine for Mandeville and Mandette and six year old Burg drowned at Clearlake La Porte on March 15 when ice broke. Three companions escaped and waited two hours before reporting the drownings to avoid punishment.
The Courier will be delivered before 9:30 a.m. delivery by four times. If the carrier makes an error or fails to deliver, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:20 p.m.
Earl Glasson of the Sedgwick-Lichty Abstract recalls 1918 service at Camp Pike. He describes unassigned duty without uniform or equipment, 120 degree heat, supplying his own shade, and guarding with a citizen’s outfit and a club, ending with a painful sunburn.
Des Moines reports Hill a Democratic central committee member denied knowledge of attempts to oust Senator Daniel F. Steck as temporary chairman of the state Democratic convention in Des Moines on April 20. He described charges by M. F. Healy as unfounded, noting the Smith for President club accused Steck of backing Gov. Al Smith.
Washington March report states President Coolidge favors regional arrangements and contracts to improve conditions in central bituminous coal fields but notes antitrust laws block such plans. He hopes Congress will act to enable legislation. Queen Marie of Yugoslavia arrives Belgrade with two sons, bringing fortune inherited from Ferdinand.
Des Moines fiscal wrangle over the 100000000 road bond bill moves in and out of approval as the Iowa legislature reconvenes. Amendments pass or falter, the measure heads back to the house for cement plant provisions while a veto threat from minority groups looms. a commission to study secondary roads vies for legislative focus amid a looming adjournment.
Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle, fiancé of Tukojiaro Holkar, renounces Christianity at Nasik to wed the Hindoo prince. The sacred river ceremony drew about 15,000 onlookers as the rites concluded with Hindu priests leading the afternoon observances.
Des Moines reports city primaries underway with local issues shaping races. Cedar Rapids forecasts a light forenoon vote, likely under half the electorate. Sioux City features 13 candidates for safety commissioner and four for mayor. Local focus on mayoral and safety commission contests.
Des Moines dispatch reports Dwight Lewis plans resignation as railroad commission counsel and may join Walled Public Service Corp in Chicago as vice president for public relations. Effective March 19, the move requires temporary appointment until the next legislative session. Names mentioned for interim or future roles include Neill Garrett and G D Davies.
Twenty one people were killed in a head on collision between trains on the island of Ceylon, India, according to a report to Exchange Telegraph from Colombo. The disaster occurred near daybreak as dispatches said, with authorities probing the fatal crash. The article notes involvement of officials and a conference related to disarmament commissions.
Reports from Los Angeles and Newhall say more than 100 people are dead as the St Francis dam gave way releasing a 75 foot wall of water into San Francisquito Canyon. Rescue crews search amid wreckage as officials fear higher toll. seepage theory cited for dam failure and 185 foot structure flooded valleys along Santa Clara and Santa Paul rivers.
Mrs H B Cropper reported a flock of more than 100 robins on Sunnyside Country club grounds near Newell Street early yesterday morning as she drove home from town. She identified the birds near the W C F N railroad crossing, noting many on the ground and others in the air. Last year the first large migration was spotted around March 19, about a week later.
London reports Lady Carberry renowned English aviatrig was killed instantly when her plane crashed at Nairobi aerodrome in Kenya. Passenger Gowie also died. The crash was witnessed by her husband Lord Carberry on site. Lady Carberry formerly Miss Mala Anderson and is linked to the Carberry peerage dating to 1715.
G A R post No 31 in Nevada votes to disband and surrender its charter as only nine survivors remain. Six were present for the decision, including charter member MC Alien. The post organized February 18 1881 with twenty charter members.
Des Moines jury clears Harry Shafer of a statutory offense after testimony in Frank Shankland court. Shafer is committed to the insanity ward of the Anwnosa reformatory following the trial. The case centers on a brick tied to speed records set prior to the incident.
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