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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1927
Page
4
Anxious world events unfold as US naval units evacuate to Shanghai amid anti foreign feeling and reports of bombardments in Nanking. In Detroit, a rise from the low point is noted with business leaders touting prosperity while underworld violence shifts to modern weapons and new figures emerge in industry and politics.
Washington dispatch notes the prohibition enforcement personnel to be placed under civil service, shifting appointments to examinations. The 1927 session passed the measure amid dry strength, marking a tightening of national prohibition. Senate support signals continued dry dominance for two years, with wets facing organized pressure to declare positions.
Statehouse, Des Moines March 1 United States Senator J Thomas Heflin of Alabama blamed eastern speculators for hurting western and southern farm prices. He said west and south should unite to elect a president. The day’s session also saw highway measures: curbside stop signs for primary routes, a 40 mph speed limit, and a Shaft bill enabling district property owners to fund township road improvements. Township trustees outside cities may now be elected independently of city residents.
Paris March 28 The condition of Raymond Vincent de Trafford young scion of a British titled family who was shot and seriously wounded by Countess De Janze Alice Silverthorne of Chicago was worse than that of the countess who later tried to kill herself The countess a cousin of Mrs J Ogden Armour Chicago is under arrest at La Riboisiere hospital She had sought a divorce in the Seine tribunal sometime ago.
New York report: from March 2 to 4 a large crowd witnessed 107 United States Marines leave the Brooklyn Navy Yard bound for China. They entrained at Philadelphia before heading to the coast fully equipped for action to join the war zone.
A House resolution proposes inviting the Republican and Democratic national committees to consider Des Moines as site for next year’s conventions and to allocate 250000 for convention expenses. Introduced by Rep Wolfe Republican Linn County, the measure seeks farm relief focus and closer east west ties, with a five member committee to carry out provisions and a Des Moines citizen on the panel.
Four natives fired on U S Marines in Leon Nicaragua and fled after the return fire, as reported by Admiral Julian Latimer. Earlier March 25 a Marine plane between Derio and Matagalpa was fired upon and struck by natives, with no confirmed damage.
Des Moines March 28 INSH a Federal Reserve District bulletin released today shows a low employment mood that began in Septem ber and improved over a 30 day period ending February. Total wage payments rose over 4 percent due to longer hours and increased hiring, yet employment stayed below any month in 1920.
The notice states Courier delivery aims for before 6 30 each day and instructs you to call if the paper is misdelivered or if errors occur. It also notes calls must reach the office before 6 38 p m for a remedy or resend.
Foreigners, led by Americans, flood into the international settlement of Shanghai fleeing anti foreign agitation after nationalist wins. Barriers are strengthened and ships stand ready as refugees recount near misses during Cantonese violence. Western consulates move to evacuate and coordinate with allies while Shanghai and wider China face rising tensions.
Tokyo March 28 volunteers worked desperately to rescue fifty miners entombed by an explosion in the Iwaki coal mine Fukashime prefecture. The blast killed 60 men and left rescuers hopeful for survivors amid dangerous conditions and shifting rumors from the site.
Washington March 28 The Secretary of State allowed that reports of forged documents involved in the latest U S Mexico dispute may be true. The claims say forged papers reached President Calles via Kellogg’s instructions to the American ambassador Sheffield. Kellogg declined to comment but signaled a possible formal statement.
Washington March 28 P Will H Dilg of Chicago founder and early president of the Walton League of America is dead at age 58 after promoting conservation. He came to Washington to urge President Coolidge to create a national conservation department. The league grew from about 1,000 members to 300,000 with over 2,080 chapters under his leadership.
Dr J E Brinkman president announces Waterloo spring music festival dates April 23 and 29 as the city’s fourth annual event. The festival, a non profit cultural celebration, aims to strengthen community bonds through music and communal joy. The report also covers a separate fatal car crash near Grant Elgin, listing Kenneth Smith, a former East High student, among the injured and detailing statements from driver Tate denying drinking.
Clues surface in a haunting tale as a cardboard box containing a trousseau is found in snow covered hills. Neighbors Bert Henderson and son Raymond discover the body of Mata Olson three months after her disappearance. County officials report the Erdman Olson investigation continues with widespread tips from many states.
A bus and a light touring car collided, killing Julius Demlons of Hammond and John Granski of Whiting and injuring about thirty other passengers. The third man died later in a hospital while Michael O'Rencik, Whit- Og, is believed to be the third victim.
In the Picados hills of Jalisco Mexico a clash left 90 to 100 killed. El Universal reports 2000 federal troops attacked and routed 720 rebels with artillery and infantry, while 1 to 7 rebels and 30 federal troops died in other combat.
Health authorities condemn carp seined from the Cedar river and nearby waters as unfit for human food. Many fish treated in freshening ponds in Michigan failed to remove the poison, prompting stopping of sale for food and consideration of using fish as fertilizer. Local fishermen warn pollution has reached dangerous levels and question edible options.
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