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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
11
A Supreme Court decision keeps a South Carolina violator jailed for six months amid debate over bootleggers taxes. The piece also highlights poverty among Iowa tenant farmers, noting child clothing absence and charity stigmas. It covers expansion plans for a long western Iowa highway, presidential social duties, Ziegfeld’s call for long-haired beauties, and Bellanca Columbia dispute delaying a trans Atlantic hop.
Chicago reports arrest of a bank examiner office employee tied to the Farmers State Bank of Chenoa robbery. Diamond broker and accountant David Blumenfeld led the gang, posing as an examiner to study books before the loot was taken. Evans and Funk, already linked to the case, faced investigations as Blumenfeld was arraigned.
Italian aviator Francesco de Pinedo crossed Lake Erie on a Chicago to Montreal route with observers spotting the plane near Bryan and Vermilion Ohio before it turned north and vanished over the lake. A large seaplane circling Niagara Falls at 3:30 p m was believed to be de Pinedo heading toward Buffalo.
Chicago officials report a traction agreement and development plan to Springfield for unifying surface, elevated, and bus lines. The proposal covers transfers, subway construction, and franchise permits across Chicago Railways, Chicago City Railway, South Side Street Railways, subsidiaries, and Chicago Motor Coach.
In Clay Center Kansas on May 17 Fred Petty fatally shot Justice of the Peace F L Newton in Newton's office then killed himself. Officials say a sudden insanity from domestic troubles caused Petty to act. Petty was married with three children and no known ill will existed between them.
Long Island City May 17 Ruth Snyder wept upon leaving her pet mouse in the Queens county jail. She petted the tiny rodent and fed it from her meals, saying it was one of the few friends she had.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that bootleggers can be forced to file income tax returns overturning a circuit court decision in Manly versus Sullivan. A six month jail sentence for Sullivan in a South Carolina federal case remains. The ruling addresses whether secrecy of tax returns grants immunity from compulsory disclosure.
Paris May 17 The princes counsel described Aimee Crockers marriage to Prince Mistislav Galatzine as purely commercial, set to gain princess status for her. The remark came in court while opposing the wife’s divorce action alleging adultery and abandonment.
In Marshalltown Iowa on May 17 7yearold Robert Hoover son of Mrs Roy Hoover was critically injured after being struck by a car driven by Mrs Ursta Mayers of Dillon Iowa. His head was badly crushed on impact and doctors gave no hope for recovery.
Parking over one hour and at 15 ft of theatre noted along with passing traffic signals at boulevard intersections. Exceeding speed limit cited. Total appears garbled with unrelated letters and numbers.
Report says followers of Flor Intrencherado, self-styled Emperor of the Philippines, intend to raid Negros Occidental's provincial government. Wheeler, viewed as an independence apostle, is in Iloilo, the capital, as the plan unfolds.
A conference led by Gen. Supt. W. Scott Williams in Marsh Place outlines a plan to extend engine runs from 125 miles to about 230 miles. The change aims to improve economy without altering current train schedules. Attending divisions include Wisconsin Minnesota and Town with superintendents, master mechanics, traveling engineers, and trainmasters.
Des Moines May 17 The state of Iowa will not assume primary road bond obligations but offers a method to use all available funds from primary road bonds for counties under the new highway control law. There is no advantage to counties calling elections before July 4 to submit road bonds to voters. If counties issue bonds beyond primary funds available to retire past debts and cover interest, a tax levy would be required to cover the shortfall.
President Coolidge, recovering from a chest cold, rose from bed with medical aid. He traveled in an overcoat from the temporary White House on Dupont Circle to the executive offices and arrived late for the cabinet meeting. He intends to address the American Medical association that evening.
Dissension grows as Bellanca entry faces internal dispute over prize split and contract terms. Bertaud accuses Levine of delaying the Columbia to let Byrd and Lindbergh go first, risking cancellation of the transatlantic dash. Weather postponements persist amid talks of lawsuits and revised agreements.
At Des Moines on May 17 the Grain Belt Federation of Farm Organizations planned renewed opposition to the McNary Haugen farm relief. A. W. Ricker of St. Paul said the proposal would be carried out. William Hirth of Columbia, Missouri, chairs the federation, which includes thirty six member organizations.
Middleton May 17 Maj Harold Geiger was killed when his plane wrecked and burned as he was taking off for the Aberdeen proving grounds Maryland from the United States air intermediate depot at Middleton.
Crescent May 17 an army of farmers marched out to battle last night then trooped back home. The claim that Illinois Central planned to cut Honey Creek embankments was denied causing a retreat while some farmers remained to guard against any contingency.
Gov Itchie Ritchie's Nebraska swing features criticism of congressional votes on relief and farm bills. Democratic leader Edgar Howard challenges Ritchie to define stance on farm policy and prohibition. Ritchie says the farm issue will dominate the campaign and notes no third term for Coolidge. He plans to meet Gov McMullen in Lincoln then head to Kansas City before returning east.
Delina Alphim, five, died after a bronchioscope attempt to remove a grain of corn from her lungs caused a temporary halt of air. A prior operation had removed a grain from the bronchial tube. a second grain was found in a lung and proved fatal due to the airway interruption while the procedure was performed.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If the carrier delay prevents receipt by that time call 5100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Muscatine Iowa May 17 police asked KTNT to broadcast a description of a stolen automobile. Fifteen minutes after the appeal Mrs. Guy Flater of Atalissa telephoned to say the car stood near her home. She identified it from the radio description, though the thief remained at large.
Iowa City area project to concrete U.S. No. 32 across Johnson County moves forward as contractors poured 900 feet of cement setting a county record. Weather delays persist with only brief good spells but work aims to connect Iowa City and Cedar Rapids via an all concrete route, improving a long east west highway corridor.
Seven affidavits charging Mayor John I. Duvall and city controller William Buser with conspiracy to commit a felony were filed in Marion criminal court. The affidavits stem from a seven month probe into alleged corruption surrounding the 1924 city primary and election, with publisher Thomas H. Adams naming officials in corrupt relations with D C Stephenson, now serving a life term for murder.
Howard Stabler sold the lease and furnishings of the Irving hotel on Bridge and Commercial streets to Phil P. Potter of Davenport Iowa and Dan Rawlings of Marengo Indiana. They took possession this afternoon. both are experienced hotel men.
John Mulvey aged 55 a laborer at the W C F N shops collapsed and died of heart disease shortly before 3 p.m. today at his usual work. The body was taken to O Keefe and Towne mortuary in a police ambulance.
Washington May 17 Contributions for flood relief in the Mississippi valley rose to 12,183,133 dollars today, as the Red Cross fund reported renewed generosity. The brief notice lists entities and an advertisement label mentioning Havana Ribbon 5¢ clears.
News reports from Baton Rouge and New Orleans detail the main levee break at Melville La on the west bank of the Atchafalaya river. Residents fled as waters rose rapidly, with 20 confirmed dead and rescue efforts underway. Coast guardsmen rescued hundreds from trees and rooftops at Reed's hill while Opelousas prepared as refugee hub. The Texas and Pacific railway evacuated 250 refugees to Opelousas as the flood widened along Bayou Des Glaises.
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