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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1927
Page
10
In Des Moines a crowded Democratic rally touts unity and renewal while a counter view argues Republican victory in 1928 due to nationwide prosperity. The text also surveys Mississippi flood damage, youth ethics, Kentucky derby betting, royal marriage rumors, and rising urban transport costs.
Advertisement features San Felice Henry George and Idelita promoting Havana Ribbon 6c Cleara products. Limited readable text lists names and brand terms with no clear event or date.
Mark Sullivan reflects on McGuffey readers and their creator William Holmes McGuffey. He notes the cultural reach of McGuffey's readers, mispellings in Harvard literature, and the profound impact on American thought versus presidents. The piece surveys the field of American history beyond politics.
In Serrainénurt France Pola Negri and Prince Serge Mdivani wed at the mayor's office after a garden party at Pola's Chateau de Reuil. The small ceremony drew 11 wedding party members and witnesses including Casir de Hulwicz Clifford B Harmon and M Tzhenkli Georgian ambassador.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh arrives at Curtiss Field New York after a Detroit trip to see her son Charles who has left St Louis for Paris on the mail route. The article notes prior flights between St Louis and Chicago with her son and mentions the sea race context.
Secret service agents uncovered documents of great importance after locksmiths drilled into two safes at the Soviet Trade Delegation and Areas Ltd headquarters in London. Interpreters began translating the contents while authorities pressed for keys. Seven strong rooms were opened before the safes were reached.
The U S weather bureau predicts fair weather continuing through the flood region from Cairo to Memphis and from Memphis to Vicksburg. The Ohio River rises slowly at Cairo Illinois while the Mississippi continues to rise at New Madrid Missouri and should begin rising at Memphis Sunday. From Memphis to Vicksburg the slow fall continues.
Cedar Rapids authorities are trying to locate 15 year old Francés Skorepa who vanished from her parents home yesterday. Her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skorepa could not explain her absence. She left with little money and no baggage.
The national drive of the American Red Cross for flood relief funds reached $11,478,556 today. The goal remains $15,000,000 as efforts continue from Washington D.C. in May.
Flood waters from the Missouri River threaten The Narrows road northwest of Council Bluffs as cars are trapped and searchers patrol by river from 8 to 11 p m. The crest was expected to reach Council Bluffs tonight while Sioux City reported a three inch fall at noon. The river spans five miles wide in places and lowlands around Council Bluffs submerged some 700 acres. Residents move belongings to the uplands as no major damage yet noted.
Cedar Fails May 14 Special. WH J Brown of Denver was arraigned for illegal possession after a road patrolman accosted him. He faced a $100 fine with $70 suspended, plus costs, in Justice Whitford's court at noon.
In New York on May 14 a three way push to reach Paris faced delays as weather halted early takeoffs for Clarence Chamberlin Lloyd Bertaud and Charles Lindbergh. Byrd moved to remove a sling from his bandaged arm while preparations continue for the America and the Trans oceanic flight team.
Welch West Virginia May 14 Eight miners are believed dead after a late night explosion in the Shannon Branch mine of the Central Pocahontas Coal company near Welch A second blast occurred early today while officials and inspectors surveyed the wreckage Those in the team escaped uninjured.
Burglars driving a car with New York plates raided M. N. Cartiers & Sons roofers plant in Providence R T. They carried 4 safes from first to fourth floor and took $200000 worth of securities and tools, some negotiable, before escaping.
Weather outlook covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains. Mostly fair in north portions with occasional showers in south portions throughout the week, variable temperatures near seasonal normals.
Despondent over poor health Edward Knowles 65 a leading cotton yarn broker in the east hanged himself in the cellar of his New Bedford home. His wife found the body today.
A clipped traffic report lists violations including parking over one hour and exceeding speed limits near boulevard signals. The brief notes indicate tag codes such as .6jeend ae Total. This summary preserves the observable items without embellishment.
Genaro Estradas becomes Mexico's minister of foreign relations as he aims to improve understanding with the United States, addressing a central challenge in bilateral ties. His appointment signals a shift toward closer cooperation and steady diplomacy.
List of contributions to flood relief showing multiple donors and amounts including Mrs George 100.00, Robert Wenderaan 10.00, Mrs N H Barton 2.00, Bee and Billy Wilimek 2.00, Waterloo public library employees 18.00, Past Matrons of Waterloo eps 129 5.00, Harmony class First Presbyterian church 12.00, Clara See guild Universalist church 6.00, Mrs E A Williams 4.00, Merry Hight Card club 0.80, and other small gifts totaling modest sums.
In Tulsa on May 14 representatives from nine large Seminole field firms sought a gentlemen's agreement to curb development in major oilfields nationwide to address an over-production crisis. Ray S Collins led the conference as umpire endorsed by the group, while some independent producers opposed any curbs.
Des Moines May 14. Judge F Shankland dismissed a $10,000 damages suit by J B Gronquist and five Lincoln Neb men against the trade extension service. Fraud in financing the service was not shown. Promoters Hubbitt and Talbot said they could not yet sell enough units to sustain the venture. The service aimed to sell merchandise directly to consumers with unit buyers earning a share of profits in their territories.
Gov Hammill and other Iowa officials have been invited to attend a national flood control conference in Chicago on June 2 and 3. Invitations came from Secretary of State Louis L Emerson Springfield Illinois Mayor William Hale Thompson Chicago Mayor Arthur O Keefe New Orleans James J Davis Secretary of Labor Representative Frank R Reid chair Flood Control Committee and Senator Wesley T Jonas chair Senate Flood Control Committee.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause please phone 5100. A copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Cedar Rapids May 14 Earl Sherwood 13 was placed in the Home for the Friendless after his father H W Sherwood refused to sell his automobile to provide for the child. In juvenile court the father said he would keep a car even if his son went hungry. The judge ordered confinement at the home with Sherwood paying 4 2 a week for board. Sherwood works at Rock Island shops earning 80 a week. The boy had run away three times recently and has a stepmother.
Des Moines May 14 An INS report notes revival of E T Meredith former secretary of agriculture as Democratic presidential hopeful following a Iowa gathering. Senator Dan Steck Ottumwa addressed about 100 at a Meredith home tea praising unity and criticizing Coolidge. Atles Ponierene Ohio visitor called Meredith a strong nomination candidate.
Poplar Bluff Missouri May 14 preparations for rebuilding the business district are under way. Damage from Monday's tornado is being repaired and debris cleared as Red Cross relief workers report at least 15 unaccounted for. A mass meeting will be held tomorrow to form plans to rebuild the destroyed structures.
James H Meggison 75 a retired Illinois Central blacksmith died at 1 P M at his Waterloo home after six weeks illness of carcinoma He lived in Waterloo nearly 60 years and worked for Illinois Central for about 50 years until his 1925 pension Born Oct 28 1851 in Elgin Ill Surviving widow two sons James A and John Wu of Waterloo six grandchildren three great grandchildren He helped organize the Modern Woodmen lodge in Waterloo Funeral Monday at 230 P M in O Keefe and Towne chapel Rev Warren L Steeves Walnut Street Baptist Church officiating Burial in Fairview.
Reports from Harbor Grace and Dear Cove claim sightings of a white plane overhead while Washington confirms Navy and coast guard searches paused by fog. President Wilbur said Los Angeles would be considered for Labrador patrols as crews pursue the missing French aviators Nungesser and Coli amid dwindling hope.
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