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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1927
Page
9
The spotlight centers on Lindbergh as Paris and the American embassy honor him. France’s president pins the Legion of Honor, deputies plan receptions, and crowds fill streets while tributes pour in from both sides of the Atlantic.
Historical notes compare Lindbergh to Wrights, tracing flight and fuel evolution across a lifetime. Articles recount Kitty Hawk tests, a Norfolk Pilot telegraph story, and a vivid column description of the first mile and landing, with future page continuation teased.
Maj Herbert A Dargue commander of the U S Army Pan American Flight begins a 10,000 mile tour of the United States aboard the flag ship New York II. He aims to convey to American business leaders the Pan American flight story and the potential for developing friendly commercial relations between industry and commerce and the vast markets in South and Central America. He will visit about 100 cities in 33 states including Chicago Milwaukee Madison St Paul Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Omaha.
Westbound Burlington No. 3 derailed after a cloudburst 14 miles west of Ottumwa at 8 10 a m. The loco was overturned and four coaches derailed with minor injuries reported. Engineer Bert Terhune swam to safety while fireman C A Withers was thrown into water. Local physicians treated bruises and scalp wounds. Track expected to clear by early afternoon and traffic to resume.
Mrs. Marie Maharras second degree murder sentence postponed by Judge G W Wood to permit argument on defense motion for new trial. She was convicted Thursday by a district court jury for drowning her stepson. Also noted is sentencing for David Petersen of Cedar Falls for driving while intoxicated set for 3:30 p m today.
Two crew members of a ram running boat were drowned when they leaped overboard as state and local police towed the craft into Barcelona harbor at Westfield New York on May 23.
Washington May 23 The American Red Cross national flood relief fund totaled 13 642 499 today.
The Cedar River stood four feet above normal with the west bank at Mullan Avenue ten feet above water. Black Hawk Creek rose one foot and Virden Creek two inches as heavy rains linger. Flood fears grow after 1902 1906 1917 events. officials monitor Cedar Falls while dam gates manage flow. Previous floods devastated Cedar Falls areas, including Y M C A boiler room and Majestic theatre basement, with extensive street and business flooding noted.
Julia laments her mother’s relentless push to find a suitor in the short piece Those Lucky Pullens by Mal. The story sketches family tension and social pressure in a light, domestic frame.
Raymond Stevick of Lafayette Road received a two year penitentiary term in Fort Madison after pleading guilty to failing to report a car accident in which a person was injured. He struck Miss Ramona Smith at 217 Cortlandt Street, dragged her, ran over her body, and fled. He was captured at Council Bluffs after a press dispatch aided officers. His wife was present during the crash. The injured woman has returned to work as a stenographer.
In Des Moines on May 23, Rev. C N McMillan of the Anti Saloon League spoke at Central Presbyterian Church. Nine other prohibitionists preached in city churches as part of a broader observance. McMillan urged patience and education, comparing prohibition to slavery's history and urging the movement to give it a chance to succeed.
Washington May 28. President Coolidge will review the American fleet at Hampton Roads June 4, the navy department was advised. The item names San Felice, Henry George, Idelita, Martin, Havana Ribbon, Be cigara in a partial ad fragment.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30 o clock. If through error of the carrier or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please phone 5100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p.m.
Commander Francesco de Pinedo, the Italian four continent flier, left Trepassey at 4 28 a m Atlantic time for the Azores in the Santa Maria II bound for Jas de la Branca near Horta Azores. Observers called the departure a fine getaway.
May 23 report from Der bouchak Constantinople states the worst fire since Smyrna left 5 dead and 3,000 homeless. Only two of 600 houses survived after a coal brazier toppled and caused the blaze. A woman, driven mad by the inferno, leaped into the flames.
Los Angeles May 23. Life imprisonment, not the gallows, will be asked for Paul Kelly, stage juvenile, in the murder trial of Ray Raymond, musical comedy star, deputy district attorney Forrest Murray announced. The defense, led by W. T. Gibert, will press for acquittal as court resumes at 2 p.m. today.
An argument over the nationality of Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh led to a fatal stabbing. Joseph Hand, a 45 year old Brooklyn resident, died of a heart wound while being moved to a hospital. Sidney Levene, 28, was arrested on homicide charges.
Matt Ahles and Ed Refshauge of Gilbertville discuss how next Friday May 27's weather will shape June. Ahles notes May weather mirrors April and urges watching the forecast despite skepticism, tying the forecast to his birthday.
Reports from New York say Commander Richard E. Byrd may shift plans from a Paris flight to a long distance Arctic or Pacific crossing. His brothers and friends urge abandonment of the Atlantic venture to avoid clashing with Lindbergh's glory. Byrd and backer Rodman Wanamaker declined to comment on new plans. The tri motor Fokker flight is described as a scientific experiment.
Washington May 23 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general investigation into railroad rates on livestock across the western United States Examiners will hear evidence in Salt Lake City June 30 Portland Oregon July 5 and Los Angeles July 18 Further hearings will cover the southwestern and Mississippi Valley regions and a later Southeast inquiry is planned The commission aims for a comprehensive review to harmonize the entire livestock rate system
Des Moines May 23. Municipalities may not operate gasoline filling stations for profit without legislative authority. Cities may legally engage in barter and sale only after receiving authority from the legislature, says Attorney General John Fletcher in a written opinion for William W. Simmons, county attorney at Fairfield.
Jefferson City Mo May 23 The Missouri supreme court ordered the St Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons in St Louis expelled from the state, ruling it operated a medical diploma mill and violated state law.
Three masked bandits held up Maywood Trust & Savings bank messager Norman Kristoff and bookkeeper Mrs. Lavidia Green in Hammond Indiana, escaping with 35000 dollars in cash. The crime occurred today as police investigate the bank robbery.
Paris reports Captain Charles A. Lindbergh plans to fly to Brussels on Saturday and then to London on Monday while New York notes a million dollar potential from movie and advertising contracts. Offers for motion pictures, vaudeville, and writings abound as crowds plan receptions.
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