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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
13
Reports describe men aboard the dirigible Norge reaching Spitzbergen and the pole, venturing across uncharted Arctic ice and skies, radio updates flashing achievements as a new continent unfolds below. The piece notes the era’s emphasis on air mastery and global reach.
Des Moines May 13 The Watson Parker railroad bill awaiting President Coolidge’s signature drew praise from both sides in the Senate. Senator Cummins received unusual acclaim from Democrats who disagreed with him and Senator Norbeck noted the public misapprehension of the Esch Cummins act of 1920. Cummins said he studied the subject for many years and urged settling disputes peacefully between railroads and employees through a new conciliation approach.
Secretary Mellon announced the May 29 wedding of Miss Aliso Mellon and David K. F. Bruce son of Senator and Mrs. Bruce of Maryland to be held at Bethlehem Episcopal chapel in Washington with Bishop James B. Freeman officiating. A reception will follow at the Pan American Union.
Hy I. Er richson secretary of Waterloo Central Labor union credits the ending of the England general strike as cheering news to loyal unionists. He notes the strike aided miners and caused little lawlessness, praising union officials for maintaining control and attributing disturbances to individuals rather than the unions.
Charley F. Gordon was seriously injured and his companion Sam Mosebach escaped injury when the automobile they were riding in crashed into the rear of a freight train at a crossing in Des Moines last night. Gordon sustained internal injuries and the car was wrecked.
May 13. A man shot and killed taxi driver Robert R. Williams after a minor bump in the car. Police launched an intensive search for the suspect, a 21-year-old with an aged mother.
Mrs. Kenneth Wadsworth, 17, bride of three months, was killed when her car blew a tire near What Cheer, overturning and breaking her neck instantly. The crash occurred last night as she traveled with her husband, who survived.
State's Attorney Crowe heard from a former inmate released from Stateville that eight convicts left Joliet Prison’s honor farm in a state car eighteen months ago to rob the First National Bank at Lockport of about $18,000 and return the loot to the farm. Bank officials followed but lost the trail near the honor farm gates. The witness, not named, will testify at the pardon and parole hearing next week.
The notice informs customers the Courier will be delivered before 5 30 at their home. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call F100 for a reprint and copy delivery. The message emphasizes contacting Wis abies before deadline to ensure service.
A massive strike by about one million railway workers continues as railroads threaten to lock out staff who return under new conditions. Trades Union Council vows stubborn resistance while police bolster presence in London. The coal miners’ strike persists with widespread disruption across transport and industry.
Radio operators in Nome and Alaska sought contact with Roald Amundsen aboard the Norge as it neared Alaska en route from Warape. Reports from St Paul Island and Nome described readable signals hampered by interference, with residents anxious for sight of the airship.
In Clinton Iowa suburb Camache women wear paper bags on ankles to fend off mosquitoes at theatres and gatherings. The unusual method draws mixed reactions from residents while no insect species appears deterred.
May 13 report that the House resumed consideration of the farm relief program. Havgen Price stabilization supporters push radical changes to the measure, aiming to activate the revolving fund and equalization fee. Republicans begin talks with Democrats to seek a compromise on the Tinder credit bill and Curtis Aswell commodity marketing bill.
Des Moines May 13 The Republican state central committee did not endorse any candidate for the U S Senate in a June primary. A majority favors Cummins while some lean toward Clark. The panel aims to mobilize a strong Republican turnout June 7 and instructed precinct workers to enforce voting in the correct party primaries.
The Los Angeles aqueduct was dynamited just before midnight four miles north of Tone Pine, Owens valley, tearing a 10 foot wide hole in the concrete duett and releasing water onto the plain. Gate keeper Frank Lasky at the Alabama headgate, half a mile above the break, acted quickly to prevent greater damage.
Des Moines May 13. Construction contracts in Iowa for April totaled 47,107,500 dollars, up 25 percent from March and 49 percent above April 1925. The first four months of 1926 show a 3 percent decline versus the same period in 1925, according to FLW figures.
A damaged OCR note from Lakehurst reports the dirigible Los Angeles lifting from the naval air station at 1549 hours for a west to east flight toward New York. The voyage marks the airships first visit in nearly a year, carrying Merth for the trip.
A local resident, AL Hl Holt, reports thieves stole a water pump and 25 feet of piping from his home at 34 Fourth Street West. He laments the loss of portable items with the well left intact, expressing mixed gratitude for the remaining feature.
Fragmentary text references guidance for locating Norge and landing hold safety. The readable portions imply a request for assistance in navigation or rescue, with mentions of a landing point and potential personnel guidance to ensure safe arrival.
Sioux City announces a double funeral for two Knights of Columbus club casualties from sewer gas at a manhole beside the clubhouse pool. John Herrinton, engineer and fitter, and Boughey, secretary, died trying to rescue Herrington while Curtis Rountree, physical director, endured shock and gas exposure in a separate lowering attempt.
An explosion at a Plymouth, Pennsylvania home killed five sisters aged 17, 10, 9, 7, and 6, daughters of Ignatz Shedlowski. Their mother and two other children were rescued by firemen. The blast destroyed the dwelling and is under investigation by local authorities.
Washington May 13 The headquarters of the Prohibition Administrators for Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota moved today from Omaha to Sioux City effective July 1 in a routine administrative reorganization.
Otto Gessler, senior member of the resigned Luther cabinet, was designated by President von Hindenburg to assume the chancellorship temporarily. The hearing of the Len Small civil suits before Master in Chancery Charles Briggle, involving state interest funds allegedly withheld by the governor while state treasurer, was postponed until Sept. 1.
Leavenworth Kansas May 13 In a prison paper manuscript released today Dr Frederick A Cook argues there will be no new continents to discover and that the far north will be densely populated as commercial lands are exploited He cites experiences after a 1905 voyage to Copenhagen and a year in the far north He is serving a two year term for related promotion schemes and would not be interviewed due to Justice Department rules.
Reports from Warsaw describe a city in upheaval as Marshal Pilsudski's forces move on the capital after a cabinet crisis. Protests pit large landowners and industrialists against the middle class and rising labor sentiment. Armed confrontations erupt in the streets. Pilsudski’s supporters march, and the government reels amid clashes and fires near his villa.
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