Rioting Cantonese Soldiers Attack Shanghai Refugees
Refugees fleeing Nanking report mobs of Cantonese troops and civilians burning buildings, looting, and assaulting foreigners as American British and Japanese consulates flood with panic. Many seek shelter in missions and schools as chaos and shootings spread, with reports of brutal treatment of women and a deadly barrage from British warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
INS
Nanking
Altho
Ariney
Bythe
Emerald
Burlington Loses Final Debates in Triangular Meet
In Davenport and Grinnell, Burlington faced the Grinnell college debate team and the Davenport opponents. The final decision went to the Grinnell side by a two to one margin. Burlington loses the final and may be crowned champion for the year in the announced results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Tas
Jost
Iowa
Hera
Two Atlantic Girls in Shanghai Danger
Danger looms as two Atlantic women in Shanghai go unheard. Miss Paula Street, a teacher, and Miss Mabel Wright, a nurse at English schools in the international settlement, have not been heard from for some time, according to their parents in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beinz
Shanghai
Aula’ Street
Mabel’ Wright
Seven Injured by Bomb Explosion in Modesto Home
A time bomb exploded in Modesto injuring seven members of the Frank Sabala family. The blast wrecked the home and shook the city as police reserves were deployed to calm frightened residents who rushed outside after the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesto
Cal
INS
Frank Sabala
Diamond Dazzle of North End Love Glows in Courtroom
In municipal court Judge George J. Sager heard allegations of a secret affair between Isadore Patterson and Leora Young amid Leora’s trial on stealing a diamond ring from Minnie Patterson. Leora says Patterson gave the ring as a token of affection. Minnie asserts it belongs to her husband and was taken from him. Patterson testified reluctantly about visits but denied the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Patterson
Oneida Street
Leora Young
Linn Street
George J. Sager
Leora
Tsandore
Teora
Tayve
Girl of 13 Wins Spelling Champion Medal
Catherine Carrigg an 18 year old pupil from Bennington township No 6 won the county spelling championship this afternoon at East Junior High school assembly room. She defeated 21 entrants from outside Waterloo and Cedar Falls and will receive a medal and an eight dollar trip to Des Moines for the state contest with the winner advancing to Washington DC. Carrigg is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Carrigg of Dunkerton. Four others survived the initial 30 minute round spelling 11 words each: Burlin Hamer Margaret Lyle Winifred Braun. The last word was debris and all entrants received certificates. County Supt J E Jewett presided and R M Wyant was principal and judge. Participants included Frances Strohbehn Bennington 1 Dorothy Heidemann Mr Vernon 2 Forest Eyrestone Bennington 6 and others from local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Carrigg
Bennington ’ Township
Black Hawk County
East Junior
Catherine
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Des Moinés
Washington, D. C
Jim. Carrigg
Dunkerton
Burlin Hamer
Orange Township
Margaret
Lyle
la Porte City
Winifred Braun
Black Hawk Township
J. E. Jewett
R. M. Wyant
F. D. Cram
Iowa State Teachers College
Fagle
Frances Strohbehn
Bennington
Robert Albright
Vernon
Dorothy Heidemann
Forest Eyrestone
Cathrine Carrigg
Poyner
Margaret Frost
Lester
Edith Ford
Margaret Lyle
Helen Cunningham
Cedar Heights
Lawrence Carrington
Black Hawk
Asaph Fagdall
Finchford
Margaret Myers
Hudson
Martha
Loonan
Barclay
Hazel Troutman
Spring Creck
Martha Getler
Cedar. Falls
Clarence Randall
Porner
Emma. Petersen
Mt. Vernon
Alice Weetcott
Ethel Woodman
East
Watering
Louise Jensen
Orange
E Burlin Hamer
Scott Funeral to Be at Clarksville
Clarksville Ta March 66 The funeral of Hiram Scott 59 who died last night at his home here will take place at 2 a m Monday in the Presbyterian church The pastor Rev HR Campbell will officiate Surviving Mr Scott are his widst and two daughters Tandy and Mrs Merle Whiteside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Hiram Scott
Presbyterian Church
H.R. Campbell
Scott
Tandy
Merle Whiteside
Outdoor Gym Demonstration Set for May 10 11
The annual outdoor gymnasia demonstration by Grace and high school students of East Public School District is tentatively scheduled for May 10 and 11. Miss Grace Alemeyer and Miss Thera Collyer oversee the program, with about 1,060 pupils participating at Last High Athletic Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace and Hich School
East Public School
Grace Alemeyer
Thera Collyer
Ford Jurors See Two Portraits Of First Billionaire
Detroit March 26 The jury in the Ford Sapiro libel suit views two portraits of Henry Ford as the trial slows toward adjournment. The case hinges on whether Aaron Sapiro receives part or all of the million claimed. Witness James Miller, a surprise Sapiro backer, testifies Ford attacked Sapiro for Jewish ties. Ford’s editor says Ford aimed to expose a group exploiting farmers. jury to hear Ford testify next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
INS
America
Ford-Sapiroz
Henry Ford
Aaron Sapiro
Auto King
Ford
Dearborn
Sapiro
Cameron
Dearborn Independent
Henry
Michigan
Fred L. Black
The
Independent
Mellon Reflects On Aging In Europe Visit
Andrew Mellon says Sundays feel nearer as he ages while departing for Europe. Churchill and Coldstream Guards stand together in Shanghai as Winston is stirred. The United States boasts $4.5857 billion in gold held in treasury and Federal Reserve vaults, the largest in any nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Andrew. W. Mellon
Europe
Winston
Churchill
Coldstream Guards
Shanghai
Uncle Sam’ Croesus
Miss Alice French Now Out of Danger
Davenport March 26 Miss Alice French nationally known Iowa authoress who is ill at her Davenport home after amputation of her right foot last Wednesday morning is now believed to be out of danger She has been able to take nourishment and has passed fairly comfortable nights since the operation without needing opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Alice French
Iowa
Mrs Lettie E Perry Dies At 70 In St Francis Area
Mrs Lettie E Perry aged 70 died at noon today at her daughter's home near St Francis hospital after a period of poor health. Cause of death is listed as heart disease. The daughter is Mrs Ernest Ackerman who resides on a farm about a mile north and two and a half miles east of the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettne E. Perry
Lettie IS. Perry
Ernest Ackerman
St. Francis Hospital
Baldwin visit reveals move to Cleveland tire venture
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baldwin visit Mrs. Emma Strayer at 415 Washington Street before leaving for Cleveland to enter the automobile tire business with J. S. Rosenthal, previously of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Baldwin
Baldwin
Emma Strayer
Washington Street
Baldwins
Cleveland
J. 5. Rosenthal
Waterloo
Senator King Seeks Haiti Entry Despite Ban
New York reports Senator William T. King of Utah, a Democrat, returning to the United States after failing to enter Haiti. He cited the State Department and Gen. John H. Russell as the gatekeepers, calling President Berno powerless beyond their orders and vowing to press for Marine withdrawal if Haitians are allowed free expression. 46 percent would demand U.S. withdrawal under such conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William T. King
Utah
United States
Haiti
State Department
Washington
Berno
King
Porto Rico
Santo Domingo
John H. Russel
Tuniti
Tye
Russel
Romne
Wing
Armeneoe
Public Schools Soon Col legian Steeves Says
Dr Warren L Steeves pastor of Walnut Street Baptist church urged in Memorial hall that within 20 years all cities the size of Waterloo will provide two years of college work in public schools He praised the great American institutions the home free schools and free church worship and congratulated new citizens J W Thompson presented naturalization certificates A program of songs flag tributes readings and violin pieces followed Certificates of citizenship were awarded to a list of named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauterloo
J. W. Thompson
District Court
Robert Anderson Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Viola E. Hartsell
W. RB. C
America
America the Beautiful
Amos Wheat
G. A
A. Miller
Waterloo
Calvin L. Kingsley
Mary Melrose
D. Al.r
Ben Hesser
J. A Gary
W. L. Beecher
American Legion
F. M. Stull
Sons of Veterans
A. J. Rodenhaver
E. L. Goss
Reading
Margaret. Noonan
Steeves
Best Company to Mail 500,000 Auto Catalogs
Best company 101-103 Fifth street east, G. P. Beaston president, announced plans to mail 500,000 catalogs describing a full line of automobile accessories within three weeks. Contract for catalogs to Matt Parrott & Sona, printers. Retail store opening next month. Nineteen stenographers employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Company
Fifth Street East
G. P. Beaston
Matt Parrott & Sona
Board of Control Gets Meat Contract
Meat contracts totaling 28500 for beef and pork to six Iowa state institutions were awarded by H L Shropshire purchasing agent of the board of control for the next quarter. Contracts cover 180000 pounds with pork 115000 and beef 65000 from six packers. three firms located in town. Principal bidders include Armour & Co Chicago Town Packing Des Moines T M Sinclair Cedar Rapids Swift & Co Chicago Ohd Packing Davenport and Cold Packing Omaha. State institutions at Cherokee Marshalltown Mitchellville Oakdale Rockwell City and Toledo to receive deliveries. Prices drop from last quarter with hams 24 cents and bacon 26 cents lower. other items listed with varied prices. Contracts expire July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
H. L. Shropshire
State Board of Control
Shropshire
Woolward
Armour & Co. Chicago
Town Packing Company
T. M. Sinclair Company
Cedar Rapids
Swift & Co
Chicago
Ohd Packing Company
Davenport
The
Cold Packing Company
Omaha
Cherokee State Hospital
Cherokee
Marshalltown
Mitchellville
Oakdale
Rockwell City
Toledo
Leland Named VP, GM of Des Moines Electric Light Co
C A Leland Jr of Topeka Kansas is appointed vice president and general manager of the Des Moines Electric Light company and the Iowa Power and Light Co to succeed the late M G Linn. Announcement by Clement Studebaker Jr, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. A. Leland, Jr
Topeka
Kan
Des Moines Electric Light Company
Iowa Power & Light Co
M. G. Linn
Clement Studebaker, Jr
Charged as auto thief in manic nal court
Information filed in manic nal court this afternoon charging Virgil Leege with theft of a motor vehicle. He was held on a $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Leege
Darceny
Mystery Tragedy in Miami Locked House Slaughters Nevers Couple
In a secluded Miami house police found the bodies of Mrs. Edward Nevers and a man believed to be her husband. The hall closet contained the husband’s body, head wounds and a rope around the neck. A locked home, a bloodstained hatchet, a whisky still, an untouched breakfast, and a robbed car point to a puzzling homicide with a friend of the family sought for questioning. The Nevers had moved from Tallahassee to Miami to invest in real estate. investigators noted fear for Mrs. Nevers and a recent will bequesting all property to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fila
Edward Nevers
Nevers
Tallahasse
Chicago
MacAuley & Nevers
Loop
George W. MacAuley
Evanston
MacAuley
U S Sends 1500 Marines to China Amid Agitation
Shanghai reports rising anti foreign sentiment as agitators in the foreign settlement push for immediate surrender to Cantonese rule. Washington frets that the Nanking crisis could spread, risking greater foreign casualties and delaying reinforcements. Nine more ships are ordered to China while consuls urge Americans inland to move to Shanghai for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
INS
Kuomintang
Liberal Movement
Oey
Washington, D.C
Yangtze Valley
China
Far East
United States
Tientsin
Yangtze
Philippines
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Iowa Towns
Names appear with towns and numbers in a ledger style list including Henry Wilbur Butler and Effie Pannkuk of Titonka, Merle C. Overman of Pocahontas, Gladys Plants of Pocahontas, Ernest Stiiby of Denver, Rosa E Bringewatt of Waterloo, Mlyde F. Eremsky of Cedar Rapids, Awe A. Muchacek of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilbur Butler
Titonka
Effie Pannkuk
Ead
Merle C. Overman
Pocahontas
Gladys Plants
Ernest. Stiiby
Denver
Rosa Ebringewatt
Waterloo
Mlyde F. Eremsky
Cedar Rapids
Awe A. Muchacek
What New? Far News Questions From Courier Columns
A compact feature lists ten world news questions from Courier columns this week. It notes students will get answers published Monday, reflecting rapid global events and their local relevance in 1927. The item emphasizes the close-knit impact of distant happenings on daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
World News
Courier
United States Naval Forces
China
Waters
Coolidge
Cornell ‘College
Mt. Vernon, Ja
Minister Past 50 Quits Pulpit For Insurance Career
Gen Smedley Butler arrives in Shanghai to lead U S Marines and protect American lives and property. He declines to reveal specific plans beyond a defensive posture, while rumors swirl that Marines could take a more active role in Shanghai defenses under his command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
INS
Smedley Butler
U. S
China
Gen. Butler
General Butler
Butler
Indian Runners Show Rare Form in Texas Race
In Austin six Tarahumara Indians tested Texas university relays in a grueling marathon event. Tomas Zafiro and Jose Torres ran 89.4 miles in 14 hours 43 minutes, nearing the 82 mile record at 13 hours 30 minutes. Lola Cuzarare, 14, finished the 28 4/12 mile women’s course in 4 hours 46 minutes. Juanita Paciencia, 15, quit after 26 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ances
Austin
Tex
Texas ‘University
Tomas
Zafiro
Madras Mountains
Mexico
Jose
Torres
Jo Saunders
New York
Lola Cuzarare
Juanita
Juanita Paciencia
New Gas Tax Bill Aroused Protest in Des Moines
Des Moines reports that the Bergman bill to add four cents per gallon to gasoline taxes drew broad opposition as it moved through the Iowa legislature. Citizens flooded desks by telegram telephone and mail, signaling a bitter floor fight in the House and likely rerouting of highway legislation lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Bergman
House of Representatives
Weepah Gold Rush Warns Tourist About Tents
W B Smalling warned visitors on his Nevada tour that the Weepah gold rush is real though valuables are doubtful. He urged travelers to bring their own tent, noting gambling is open in Reno and Weepah, with Reno likened to Miles City decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weepah
W. B. Smalling
Nevada
Reno
Miles City
Mont
Beckners Return to Mitchell After Winter in San Diego
Mr and Mrs Dean Beckner left yesterday for Mitch ella after visiting the Robert Toney home at 434 Western Avenue They spent the winter in San Diego and Oak before returning to Mitchell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Dean Beckner
Mitchella
Robert Toney
Western Avenue
Beckner
San Diego
Oak
Too Many Clergy Turn to Life Insurance Sales
Omaha clerics debate whether older ministers should switch careers after Rev Theodore Osterholm resigned from Lutheran ministry to sell life insurance. Rev Charles Savidge defends continuing in the ministry, arguing a famine of preachers and that preparing souls beyond earthly life remains paramount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Omaha
Theodore Osterholm
Osterholm
Charles W. Savidge
Hero of Nanking hailed by refugees in Shanghai
Refugees arriving on the steamers Eungwo and Wenchow praised an American bluejacket and Consul John E. K. Davis as heroes of the Nanking incident. The sailor signalled warships during mutinous attacks, aiding others as shells and gunfire erupted around the Standard Oil building. Davis was lauded for cool courage guiding refugees from the consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
John EK. Davis
Eungwo
Wenchaw
Standard Oil Company
Davis
Hill
Bobby Jones 30-Foot Putt Sets 71 in Southern Open
Bobby Jones sunk a 30 foot putt for a birdie two on the eighteenth to finish with 71 in the third round of the Southern Open in Atlanta. He totaled 209 after 54 holes while Jess Sweetser shot 70 for 221 and Willie McFarlane totaled 232 after 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Jess Sweetser
Willie McFarlane
Missing Freshman Puzzle for Police
The unexplained absence of Charles Barg, University of Iowa freshman and Western Conference shot put champion, baffles police and college authorities in Ta ll City. Barg, son of Dr and Mrs Elias Barg of Montezuma, left his room Tuesday night and has not been seen since. His student record is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Charles Barg
University of Iowa
Barg
Elias Barg
Ilis
Waterloo Mourns Mrs. C N McMillan Death By Self
Word that Mrs C N McMillan aged 24, formerly of Waterloo, died by her own hand Thursday in West Palm Beach Florida was received by relatives today. Two brothers, Thomas Kendrick of 600 Upton Street and I B Kendrick of 618 Upton Avenue, left last evening to bring the body to Waterloo for funeral services and burial.
Funeral services for Frank M. King at Brandon Sunday
Frank M. King of Brandon died in a local hospital yesterday. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon in Brandon. Burial will be in the family plot in the cemetery near Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. King
Brandon
Muddy roads halt interurban and rail travel
Bad roads over the past two weeks slowed interurban service and freight, with officials noting increased passenger demand and some trains adding cars. Road washouts and bottomless stretches between Dubuque Waterloo and Winthrop forced motorists to abandon cars or switch to trains, as travelers and salesmen returned to rail options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Gee
C. Bir & N
The
A . Winthrop
Dubuque
Waterloo
Harry W. Sigworth
Park Avenue
Chicago
Sigworth
Farley
Winthrop
Dyersville
Argentine high school paper wins national contest
Miss Frances Taylor directs a journalism class at Argentine High School Kansas City Kansas. The Argentine wins first place in a national contest for senior high schools with under 501 students, judged by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Taylor is praised by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for her leadership and the students learn courage and perseverance to pursue stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Frances Taylor
Kansas City
Kan
Taylor
W. el. Life
Washington Street
Waterloo
Courier Plant
University of Wisconsin
Pulitzer School of Journalism
New York
Argentian
Miss. Taylor
Columbia, Scholastic Press Association
Kansas City Chamber, of Commerce
Dies in Mud Under Car While Husband Labors
Eldorado Illinois March 26 Mrs Frank Henderson 45 drowned beneath an overturned automobile in five inches of water in a ditch near Eldorado Her husband who was driving crawled through the top and worked for thirty minutes to free her She spoke to him but was too weak and she died before help arrived Provides a local disaster incident with named individuals and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Ill
INS
Frank Henderson
Lecturer at Hotel Russell-Lamson Impresses Waterloo Staff
Lions club lecturer Tom C. Igo praised the courtesy and service at the Hotel Russell-Lamson in Waterloo after telling hotel employees he felt at home there. He plans to speak at Grace Methodist Episcopal church services, address Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance men, the Xs Men’s club, and the Waterloo Advertising club luncheon over the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Tom C. Igo
Lions Club
Igo
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred Repass
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Waterloo Advertising Club
George Hall Hosts Radio Seed Talks From KGBN
George Hall a seed expert formerly of this city presents a series of radio talks on seed topics from station KGBN in St. Joseph Missouri. Hundreds of fans write letters seeking information on farming and gardening as Hall answers questions during the noon hour every Monday Wednesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hall
KGBN
St. Joseph
Hall
Metropolitan Mission Revival Meetings Continue Next Week
Revival meetings at the Metropolitan Mission 921 Fourth Street East will continue tomorrow and each evening next week. Rev A E Sammons reports growing attendance and strong altar services. Tomorrow includes an old fashioned love feast at 1 a m with Sunday school at 2 30 p m, prayer at 6 90 p m, street meeting at 7 p m, and indoor church service at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Mission
Fourth Street East
A. E. Sammons
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Flaming City
Missions
Theological Seminary
Hill Crest School
Starehouses . of American. Enterprises
Diamond Dazzle
North End
Knute ‘Houck
Gladys Walter Houck
Hornell
N. Y
Bennington Township
Des’ Moines
State Dept
Gertrude
Bayless
Ly of
William Albert Smoker
John Anton Nelson
Joseph Wasser‘strom
Josef Walner
Jimy Nacke
Board of Control
Linn
Kellogg
MacMurray
Gauss
Navy Department
Drake
San Francisco
Daytona
Will
Monay
House
Smalling
S. C
C. N. McMillan
Ails Coin
Gumbo
Auti
Carv
Pat
Waterloo Hotel
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