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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1927
Page
10
An array of clipped items spans crime legends like Nathan Leopold Jr, prison breaks in Illinois, and a jewel of society noting a gold rush women’s claim in Nevada. Reports touch Mussolini era dress limits, similar fears, and political reform moves from Iowa.
An advertisement fragment lists Ian Felice Henry George Idelita Martin and Havana Ribbon Se cigare, suggesting a product promotion or brand placement without further context or details.
Des Moines reports a bold Senate clash after rejecting reconsideration of George Norman Clark’s appointment to the state board of control. Budget director Ernest St Hogue’s confirmation stood by one vote, fueling a threatened party split. Other actions include highway commission reform debates, a bank guaranty bill, and a plan to create warehouse districts as part of ongoing tax and infrastructure measures. The session also moves toward final bill clearance before March 28, with a constitutional amendment pending voter submission in 1928.
Washington March 15 AP warning that all income tax returns must be filed by midnight tonight to avoid a 26 percent penalty was issued by the internal revenue bureau. All single persons with income of 1500 or more and all married persons with income 3300 or more must file returns whether or not they have a tax to pay. Collections on income taxes for the month will be approximately 525 million dollars, the treasury estimated.
Supporters of the fish and game commission bill in Des Moines report growing optimism for passage. The measure, filed in the Iowa House by Rep. King of Clay County, is backed by the Izaak Walton League which argues current enforcement fails to curb rough fish and harms game fish populations.
In Managua on March 15 Diaz government troops attacked Sacasa rebels near Mayagual, Tier ranzul and Matiguas. A government plane bombed rebel trenches, killing about 30 men. Diaz aims to seize the rebel center and end the civil war.
Des Moines March 15 Accusations that Gov Hammill sacrificed the welfare of the state to pay a political debt were made today by fire insurance men in connection with replacing J A Tracy with John W Strohm as state fire marshal A delegation from the Iowa State Fire Prevention association said they had not been satisfied and that Strohm’s appointment to a technical post needing years of experience was a grave mistake The delegation noted no objection to Strohm as a man but criticized the timing and impact of the move with farm mutual companies reportedly disapproving of Tracy’s replacement.
Elsie Miller aged years, is in critical condition in Iowa City after a piece of stump struck her skull while her father C B Miller was blasting on his farm about 100 miles south of the city. She has been unconscious over 120 hours and doctors fear for her recovery.
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Paroled convict Delgoda told Chicago police that Nathan Leopold Jr financed a plan to kill Joliet guards with arsenic in coffee to enable a jail escape. The plot mirrored Leopold's earlier penitentiary break designs, though the latest scheme allegedly relied on poisoning rather than direct flight.
The dismembered body of woodsman Frank Orr was found along the Soo line tracks in Minneapolis. A pocket letter indicated he had a son named Albert in Mason City, Iowa. Orr had recently returned from Wisconsin where he worked in lumber camps.
Des Moines dispatch reports a bill introduced by Representative Fred Lovrien of Humboldt County to declare drafts good until paid. The measure targets bank drafts and polices broad shipments by chain stores and other corporations wary of accepting drafts.
Louis Haubach, 49, of 1827 Black Hawk Street, jailed in city custody on bigamy charges after third wife Ellen Kerwin Haubach alleges no valid divorce from his second wife. Haubach claims a prior divorce occurred but police seek proof as authorities pursue the case filed in municipal court.
Washington March 15 The State Department released texts of an exchange of notes between the United States and Turkey providing for appointment of ambassadors and consuls and for a one month extension of the most favored nation trade modus vivendi The agreement followed the senate failure to ratify the 1908 treaty re establishing diplomatic relations Admiral Mark Bristol and Joseph Grew were considered for ambassador but Angora government has approved one name.
Vernon Delong 17 and EW Namen 39, both paroled from Eldora and Council Bluffs residents, were returned from Des Moines on a charge of breaking into and robbing the Rock Island depot at Maine Ta Thursday night. Delong bound over to the juvenile court. Namen bound over to the grand jury.
The Gray Phantom, famed crook, dodges a thousand hidden snares as he aims to redeem his name in the eyes of a girl. The thrilling serial begins in this installment, promising danger and daring escapades.
March 18. Prosperity or urgency marks Chicago tax收 scene as revenue bureau notes 1926 income tax returns due by midnight tonight. Already 88,000 schedules filed and 15,112,201.62 dollars paid, compared with 60,558 returns and 9,830,573.87 dollars last year at a similar time.
Washington March 15 A motion for an instructed not guilty verdict in the Harry F Sinclair contempt case was overruled by Justice Hitz. The defense argued the Senate oil committee acted without authority to Question witnesses. The ruling leaves the trial to proceed with jurors to hear the defense statements and pre-stated evidence.
Washington March 15 The US government will not grant protection to Senator King Democrat of Utah if he tries to force his way into Haiti. Haitian authorities claim sovereignty to bar aliens and would arrest any intruder. Officials doubt the senator would deliberately provoke border guards, noting Haitian gendarmes are led by former US marines.
In Lakeview Oregon March 15 an exhausted mother Mrs D W Amburger with legs frozen below the knees was found after three days missing. She and two of her children aged 5 and 3 were dead beside her though her 11 month old baby clutched to her breast and likely will survive.
The Iowa State University School of Religion begins active operations in Iowa City today. Established on paper in 1925 thanks to a $35,000 gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr, it is formally inaugurated with Dr. Willard Lampe of Oak Park named director. The school aims to foster appreciation of religion across creeds and sects.
March 15 reports indicate the American destroyer Preble was fired upon by Chinese forces near Wuhu on the Yangtze while escorting other ships. The bridge was struck twice but no casualties. the U.S. responded with machine gun fire and will lodge a protest if Nationalists are confirmed responsible.
The Crawford County Trust & Savings Bank began operations to replace the Crawford County State Bank. More than 2,000 depositors greeted the opening, with nearly all former bank customers joining the reorganization plan. Depositors waived half their balances, to be paid out over time. All officers, except the vice president, are Crawford County men.
Pasteur treatment for rabies continued today at Jane Lamb Hospital for Wilbur Warner who was bitten days ago by his pet dog. The dog’s head was sent to the laboratories at the University of town in Tawa City, where examination confirmed rabies.
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