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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1926
Page
9
A polar expedition by dirigible departs from King's Bay Spitsbergen to study the Arctic, with Commander Byrd in the era’s aviation push. Report notes limited landing and support facilities, ice and cold water hazards, and risks of air exploration as technology advances.
The Amundsen Ellsworth Norge, carrying Capt. Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth, departed from Kings Bay Spitzbergen heading to the North Pole and Alaska. Weather was favorable with full crews aboard as the expedition aims to observe polar regions and drop provisions at the pole. Expected arrival near Point Barrow within four weeks, weather permitting.
Supervisor Combs Township seeks a Democrat to serve on the primary election board outside Cedar Falls. Ed Retshauge, county supervisor, proposed after a broad search, lamenting the challenge of finding a single Democrat for representation on election boards.
Kansas City report says Earl Thompson, en route to Des Moines in custody, faces murder charges after a burned body in a straw stack near Carlisle, Ta, was identified as his grandmother-in-law. The missing wife was found alive in Omaha and eager to exonerate him, with both parties offering blame.
A teenaged auto thief was sentenced to the state reform school in Eldora after pleading guilty to stealing a car in Port Madison Ta. The case notes he had previously faced charges for breaking into Keokuk junior high school and ends as he reaches majority.
Des Moines weather forecast warns of light frost across the town tonight after two days of cool conditions. Charles D. Reed, a weather forecaster, notes continued cool trend and predicts Wednesday's continuation.
Senator Cummins has sharply clashed with the administration over agricultural policy, with state Republican leaders stating he has led the push for farmer friendly measures. From Washington, Bornaquist praised Cummins as the leading US Senate advocate for the measure. In Sidney, six bandits robbed First National Bank of 3216,600, taking cash and valuables before fleeing.
Charles A. Dalton, president of the Dalden Adding Machine Co, shoots his successor Hares Landsiedel after an argument over leadership. Dalton fires four times, the fifth strike him self, Landsiedel is seriously injured. Dalton is detained as police investigate the fatal incident in Cincinnati.
Cedar Rapids girls graduating face a board rule barring flowers at production exercises and limiting graduation attire costs to 15 dollars. The directive aims to spare embarrassment but is seen as an insult by many students, who plan to comply despite disappointment.
The House approved the Haugen price stabilization measure as its first action of farm relief, declaring the policy to enable agricultural producers to control supply to stabilize markets against undue fluctuations. The move centers on stabilizing commodity prices to prevent excessive market swings.
Des Moines woman Lucille McKee and St. Louis man Jack Demuth were betrothed by radio as the Munson liner Southern Cross docked at Hoboken. The couple, connected through Western Wheeled Scraper Co., planned a formal meeting and forthcoming marriage after Demuth’s wireless proposal near Rio de Janeiro.
Mason City Tennessee May 11 Everett Burzette accused in a confession by his cousin Melvin Burzette of firing the shot that killed Morris Van Note Lime Creek farmer last crew will go on trial for murder May 24. Arraigned yesterday before Judge M E Edwards Everett and Melvin through counsel pleaded not guilty. Defense may seek a change of venue. Cousins were apprehended in Tulsa Oklahoma earlier this month.
Mason City, May 11. James E. Greier, laborer at the Northwestern Portland Cement plant, suffered a broken collar bone and burns to the face and hands when a water pipe broke spraying boiling water. In trying to escape the surge he jumped backward toward a wheel beam and was hurled to the floor.
Richmond Virginia May 11 AP Kent Comander Richard B Byrd has been appointed to the military staff of his brother Governor Harry F Byrd. He is among 21 appointments to the executive staff under a new law allowing retired officers from the army navy national guard and organized reserves to serve.
Lillian McDowell known as Cat Eye Annie, notorious for jewel thefts, was recaptured near Weidls Fort after escaping Auburn prison yesterday. She faces new charges as authorities outline the perilous pursuit and capture location.
Chicago May 11 Robert Scott convicted last week for the murder of Joseph Mintzer drug clerk faced denial of a new trial and a sentence of from 10 years to life by Judge Emanuel Eller. He remains to be tried June 15 for Maurer’s murder. Also mentions agriculture appropriation signed in Washington. Funeral notice for Mrs Mary E Will in Cedar Walls.
Jewett won the formal ballot with 20 votes to 3 for Cundy after an informal count showing Jewett leading. He will assume the office Sept 1 to fill the vacancy from IL Mosler’s resignation. Jewett, age 46, longtime Buchanan county superintendent, will relocate from Buchanan to Black Hawk county.
Oelwein Iowa May 11 Special John Waziuski a 45 year old drifter who joined Wolf Amusement companys carnival at Minneapolis May 5 in chance of permanent employment dropped dead on the grounds here last evening from heart disease The concern is shown here under auspices of the American Section post Wazruska claimed to have been an oldtime merry go round operator and said his home was Chicago where he has a sister with whom he had not communicated for 25 years Carnival employees will arrange for the impal The body is at Hintz mortuary.
Avoca Iowa May AEG Grant 67 father of Ray Grant Klan leader found dead in basement of his restaurant today having hung himself. Friends say ill health and drifting business contributed to his action. The earlier Klansman had hanged himself about a year ago at Fairfield.
The All-Russian Trades Union council voted to continue raising funds for the Ukrainian strike, despite the British Trades Union Congress decline to accept Russian aid. A 200,000 rouble contribution was returned to senders. The Courier delivery notice appears with errant timing and contact details.
Viola Bovey of Omaha seeks court records to prove she was legally adopted by Minnie Kern in Sioux City 25 years ago. The case hinges on an estate worth around 390,000 with 890 acres in Nebraska land, traced through Minnie's husband and the foster parents.
Vinton Louisiana May 11 campaigners push a $7,400,000 bond issue for Benton county highway work. If approved at the June 7 primaries the plan would pave 51 miles of roads and upgrade 30 miles of primary routes along with 75 miles of county highways.
A sixteen year old girl Agnes Rombert is held in the juvenile Nome at Des Moines awaiting word from her Chicago parents while her companion Walter Romberg age 81 is held in the city jail for investigation. The girl, who escaped yesterday, was masquerading in a boy's outfit. They left Chicago days ago after her parents refused to consent to the marriage.
Nes Moines May 11 farmers union representative A D Fairbairn says farm relief legislation is impossible this session. He, Washington representative for Ith a Farmers' Union, warns Congress will again leave farmers on the doorstep.
Federal Judge Martin J Wade granted citizenship to 40 aliens yesterday while denying petitions from those who claimed exemption from military service during the war.
Chicago May 11 Aerica should be proud of her high crime and murder record because it shows ambition on the part of her people Dr Ben Reitman president of the Chicago hob s eal lege who has just returned from Europe where he studies social conditions in England Frances ail Germany Reitman contends the crime record in Europa is tow because the governments support the unemployed by doles or otherwise and that they have not the incentive to go out and obtain a living through work
Ortner, a Harely township delegate, seeks county superintendent election. A longtime school board member and District No. 3 director, he served 61 years in education, marrying into service as secretary and president. He notes great change in the country and in teaching over the past 64 years.
In Fulton county at Smithfield near Lowi of Smithfield a double fatality occurred at a general store. JAMES, 37, and THawarter, 32, both married with families, were found shot to death after a fusillade heard in the early hours. Mrs Howarle, a widow, discovered the bodies. Authorities ponder murder, accidental death, or a duel as possible causes amid a tense day of investigation.
Federal Judge John G C Paltock opened hearings in Des Moines on Southern Surety Co against Independence Indemnity Co of Philadelphia. The suit seeks recovery on a $100,000 bond tied to Allegheny County funds deposited at Carnegie Trust Co of Carnegie, Pa, before its failure a year ago.
Fort Worth Texas May 1 CIS A casualty tally after last night s wind hail and rain storm shows six dead and four injured. Property losses run into millions. The deceased include Thomas M Fielder 65 a farmer from Hngiew who died after being told to hurry to a storm cellar and Robert Stowe 18 found in a well near Athens along with four African American victims at Paris.
The Iowa chapter of the 7. E. Out sisterhood opened its third fourth annual convention in Fort Dodge with Chapter DI as hostess. Two hundred delegates are expected for the event, scheduled to begin at seven o'clock in the First Methodist church.
Waterloo police seek bandits who shot Myron Green on the highway near his home last night after he refused to stop. Green, a Marshall County resident, reported a Cadillac Louring car pursued him and fired multiple shots, one lodging in his shoulder. Posses scoured country roads but found no trace of the high speed suspects.
London dispatch reports British workers drift back to jobs as government notes improved conditions and possible settlement. MacDonald met miners’ leaders and trades council officials as optimism grows that the general strike may ease. Cabotage and rail incidents add tension amid evolving negotiations and stock market confidence.
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