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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1927
Page
2
The Evertville shaft of New England Fuel and Transportation Co. near Fairmont West Virginia reports 16 dead and seven injured with 77 entombed as rescue crews struggle. Officials cite a gaseous origin while calling for mandatory prevention measures to avert such disasters.
A fragmented ad style notice reads Havana Ribbon cigars among brand names including Benjy George Taolita Maktia and general mentions of tobacco products. The text is incomplete but signals a promotional ad placeholder.
Washington report on Democratic leaders debating how to resolve the McAdoo Smith nominating contest. Proposals include changing nomination rules to a simple majority, retiring minor candidates, or triggering a wets versus drys primary battle to reveal a clear majority before the convention.
Washington May 2-4 The army air men who carried American friendship to nations south of the Rio Grande return home to a public welcome at Bolling Field. President Coolidge and officials plan a personal greeting as citizens and representatives from 20 South and Central American countries join in gratitude for the perilous but successful voyage.
Des Moines May 2 Thirty two Red Cross chapters have gone over the top in their drives for Mississippi flood relief funds Judge Hubert Utterback stats chairman urged other chapters to raise their quotas quickly. Chapters which have subscribed their quota include Mahaska Jefferson Waterloo Clarion Villisca Delaware Winnebago Johnson Wayne Greenfield Keokuk Traer Audubon Osceola O Brien Warren Lucas Montgomery Benton Shenandoah Tripoli Cerro Gordo Wapello Marshall Adams Sioux Buchanan Webster Keokuk Plymout h
Rome reports Count Bezzi scolai announces engagement of his daughter Christine to Guglielmo Marconi, renowned wireless inventor. Marriage expected mid June. Signor Marconi’s first marriage to Beatrice O’Brien, daughter of the fourteenth Baron Inchiquin, was recently dissolved by the church.
Delegates from six midwestern states head to Des Moines for the fourth annual convention of the Four States Laundry Owners Association. About five hundred laundry owners from Iowa Illinois Michigan Minnesota Nebraska and Missouri are expected. The event runs from tomorrow through Friday.
Managua May 2 The continuation in office of conservative President Adolfo Diaz appears to block peace outcomes. Liberal delegates led by Juan B. Sacasa oppose keeping Diaz until elections, arguing he aided the Chamorro coup and should not stay in power. Leonardo Argüello praises Henry Stimson’s frank discussions and hopes for a fair, peaceful settlement.
Mrs. Myrtle Le Force of 1063 Rebel Avenue Los Angeles testifies she witnessed miracles at Angelus Temple and asserts denominational leaders plotted to kidnap Aimee, praising her real religion and condemning press judgments. She notes Aimee draws converts rapidly and questions the campaign-style tactics used against her.
Cedar Falls May 2 Leon Hill a 14 year old junior high student shot himself Sunday morning with a .22 rifle after his mother sent him to his room following a reprimand for late hours. He had an excellent school record. Born December 25 1912 in Butler County he is survived by his mother Mrs Henry Coelin a sister Genevieve Hunt and half brother George Yarco. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Washington Township United Brethren chapel with Rev A E Polk officiating. Burial in churchyard cemetery.
Charles P Grandquist a Des Moines city railway worker attacked his wife and daughter with a knife at home. He and his wife were not expected to live. daughter Dolores 18 helped her mother but was cut. The trio were taken to Broadlawns hospital after police were summoned.
Des Moines May 2 Polk county deputies end frisking at hot meat shacks after Sheriff Park Findley orders. A recent raid yielded flasks and three arrests, with officials noting a drop in late night drunkenness on the city fringe as the drive against intoxication at barbecues succeeds.
Des Moines reports indications are Iowa will have a bumper fruit crop this year, said R. Herrick, secretary of the state horticultural society. Recent freezes did not injure buds much as they came when little fruit was blossoming.
Des Moines on May 2 a 20 year old Negro, C L Nance, was held by police as one of two youths who Saturday night robbed grocer Harry Cohen and fled with 150 dollars. Nance admits role and names a companion police seek.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30 o clock. If by error of the carrier or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time please phone BIO. A copy of the paper will be rent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
George J. McIntyre killed in his Fort Dodge garage in a night gunfight after a holdup attempt. He died instantly from a heart shot while his assailants escaped with over 1000 dollars found later. Police and state investigators offered aid to the murder inquiry.
Littl Rock on May 2. Police guarded Lennie Dixon a 16 year old colored youth who confessed to killing Floella McDonald a one year old white girl who vanished April 12. Dixon said he killed the child in the First Presbyterian church basement and moved the body to the crypt as an angry mob roamed the city.
Superior Wisconsin May 2. One thousand students at Central high school end a month long strike over the ousting of teacher Lulu J. Dickinson. The walkout ceases after a committee of 21 citizens and strike leaders call for returning to class Saturday afternoon.
A reverent plea seeks divine guidance and urges tangible aid for victims of widespread suffering. The text calls for repentance, responsibility, and generous giving to ease losses from disasters and the unprofitable use of natural resources. It concludes with a plea to move from prayer to action and charity.
The Courier and Waterloo chapter report continued contributions to flood relief as the Red Cross issues a five million dollar appeal. H. B. Cropper of the Waterloo chapter mailed a four hundred dollar draft to St. Louis. Jacob I. Entz pledges all proceeds from Tuesday's lunch to flood relief. Illinois Central official W. Scott Williams received over one hundred photographs by J. K. Melton showing southern flood scenes along LC tracks.
Roanoke Virginia May 2 Walter Booth an 18 year old farm youth whose lungs collapsed during an operation is expected to die soon after a relapse. Doctors and friends have pumped air into his chest and kept watch through the night as he lay paralyzed from neck to waist since April 21.
Hoboken N J May 2 The floating university aboard the Ryndam brought 500 students ashore amid cheers while eight of the eight months travelers were missing and discharged for intoxication and causing a spectacle in Tokyo. Prof James E Lough of New York University said disciplinary cases aboard were fewer than on land and the next voyage will exclude girls due to lack of facilities ashore for women.
The American Red Cross urged Americans to contribute at least 10 million dollars to aid Mississippi river flood victims after Hoover conferred with officials and a nation wide drive began. By midweek, total donations reached about 5.04 million dollars.
Flood warnings spread as Mississippi and Red River flood crests threaten northeastern Louisiana. Levees under pressure near Natchez and Vicksburg force hundreds to flee. Red Cross pushes relief funds toward 10 million. Hoover, Coolidge monitor from Washington as mobilization expands.
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