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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
13
Two prairie fires in the Dakotas burn over more than 100 square miles each, one near the SD Nebraska line and the other near the SD North border. Casualties are few but property losses are high, with residents calling the southern blaze the worst in memory.
Des Moines reports show a one man filibuster by Senator F. C. Gilchrist aimed at road legislation ends as the Iowa Senate moves to consider the primary road bill. A 15 minute time limit rule is proposed, and Shaff offers a substitute shifting funds to lagging counties. The session adjournment is set for tomorrow.
The Dorothy Ellingson murder trial in San Francisco enters its fifth day as prosecutors press jurors on fears of being swayed by grim courtroom scenes. Judges and attorneys maneuver over questionings and challenges with a panel of twelve seated and alternates to be chosen.
Fire in Lavinia Indiana caused about 25000 dollars in damage to the town’s business district before noon. The general store of Marion Wilson sustained the largest loss estimated at 15000 dollars. The Farmers Co operative building and other small establishments were destroyed. The bucket brigade fought the blaze as winds hindered containment and the fire’s origin remained undetermined this morning.
Japanese aviator Lieut. Uchida and F. Fukui arrived in Seattle to inspect the Boeing airplane factory and Sand Point aviation field. They said Japan aims to advance its aviation program and will depart for Vancouver in a few days to sail for Japan on April 3.
Six suspects playing cards in a shack near Des Moines were captured by Sheriff Park A. Findley and deputies. Loot valued at about $15,000 seized by the sheriff consisted of an automobile parts two Victrolas two lists 150 chickens paintings bric-a-brac and other items. The men gave names Cecil Kenny Thram Sport George Dawson Ray Fuller Gieno and Thomas Pickett.
Prairie fires across Nebraska South Dakota and neighboring states burned vast areas and damaged ranches but fatalities remained uncertain as crews fought blazes near Wakpala and along the Rosebud reservation. Reports cited hundreds of miles burned and thousands of cattle losses with several towns evacuated or damaged.
Los Angeles reports Kid McCoy received a new prison sentence of three to 38 years for the shooting spree that followed the murder of Theresa Mors. The prior manslaughter sentence of 6 to 10 years will be served concurrently, with the judge Crail denying a new trial motion.
Cologne Germany March 27 Joseph Smeets a top Cologne separatist leader died today. He led the Rhine republic movement and edited Rheinsche Republik under guard. A March 18 shooting left Smeets wounded and his secretary Kaiser dead. Cross City Fla March 37 Ww. G. McCrane acquitted of killing Lewis Barker an employee of Putnam Lumber. Five others charged had not been tried.
Mrs William K Vanderbilt with a revolver and about six police officers conducted a thorough search of her Fifth Avenue residence after she reported seeing a reflection of an intruder in a dining room mirror. No trespass or open doors found. third such call in recent weeks.
Charles Schubert, a farmer near Houghton, was instantly killed when his car overturned in a ditch. His son Carl, 29, died later at Mount Vernon hospital. The crash occurred last night and left the elder trapped beneath the steering wheel with a fractured back.
The notice states home delivery by 5 80 o clock and offers a remedy if not received. Call 5100 to obtain a copy and ensure the office is reached by 6 30 pm for replacements.
George Hammill father of Governor John Hammill died at his Britt home aged 77 after years of heart disease. He was a farmer with funeral services planned in Britt on Sunday. The governor and Mrs. G C Welty were his only children. his mother died in 2915.
Paris March 27 The allies decide to answer Stresemann’s memorandum separately noting the difficulties of a collective note as each power views the security problem differently The French reply will seek a more concrete proposal and clarification of Germany’s stance on eastern and southern frontiers with France and its allies.
Senator Wheeler Gordon Campbell and Edwin Booth are indicted in Washington on conspiracy charges tied to securing oil land permits in Montana. The case alleges they used outside applicants to obtain permits and control about 10 000 acres, with 24 overt acts cited and Wheeler accused of acting with Campbell and Booth to defraud the United States.
Washington March 27 The special commission to investigate Muscle Shoals and draft disposal recommendations was announced by President Coolidge The group includes John C McKenne former Illinois Representative Dial South Carolina Senator Harry A Curtis Yale William McClellan New York and Russell F Bower of the Farm Bureau Federation
Cedar Rapids managers react to a city ordinance banning bare knees in stage images and all pictures and plays. They seek clarification on what body exposure is allowed for newspaper print and performance advertising. In Columbus, Charles Thomas, a Black man, was electrocuted for the murder of Patrolman Stewart in New York, a killing linked to the vice squad.
The Daily Mail reports Britain is ready to join a forthcoming disarmament conference. London notes assurances to former Ambassador Kellogg and a government note to Washington reasserting willingness to participate with dominions.
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas returning home from Washington predicts a prosperous year for farming with revived cattle industry within a year. He cites fair crops and good prices as improving farmers finances, though reduced debt and back taxes limited spending growth after last season.
Martin Erickson reportedly threw himself from a sixth story window in Cincinnati after a dispute with his wife Minnie who told police she was working in Cincinnati to hide from him. She claimed she left him in Chicago and earned $11 to $15 a month from an apartment building in Washington. Erickson is in grave condition. Minnie said he formerly worked as a city electrician in Chicago and that they planned separation amid trouble over their 17 year old son.
Federal prohibition authorities will investigate two Wisconsin senators Bernard Gettelman of Milwaukee and James A Baker of Antigo after they publicly admitted homebrewing. Chicago and Madison agents will seek proof for prosecution, while Wisconsin officials dispute federal overreach and defend state duties in enforcing the dry law.
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