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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
10
Federal radio commission announced a new nationwide plan assigning frequencies and power for upwards of 600 stations. Beginning June 1 at 3 a.m. broadcasters must follow the schedule to restore order and protect listeners.
Washington analysis says a sustained wet third party is unlikely to form. Observers note Democrats would need a repeal plank, but party conventions next year are too close for a new structure to influence the presidential race. The piece cites historic third party limits and the Prohibition party as a cautionary example.
King Ferdinand of Roumania remained in serious condition after a relapse. Foreign physicians who treated him in winter have been recalled as health concerns persisted in Bucharest.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6:30 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 5100 and a copy of the paper will be bent. Calls must reach this office before 6:30 p m.
Lester Neuendorf aged 16, one of eight youths sent to Eldora for theft of about 30 automobiles, escaped from the Training School grounds yesterday afternoon while working in farm fields. Neuendorf had been considered for parole but had prior trouble and remains sentenced to serve five years at Eldora until turning 21. Gerald Butterfield, a gang leader, evaded custody earlier in a chase. five shots were fired at him.
A petition seeks a special election in Story county to approve a $1 500 000 bond issue for 44 miles of hard surfaced Lincoln and Jefferson highways across the county. The plan follows broad support from about 100 farmers and businessmen at Nevada last week, replacing graveled roads with pavement.
County board settles most matters involving commissions on fines and fees claimed by W A Cook former county attorney. Three district court cases at $50 each remain on appeal and two municipal court cases at $25 each unresolved. Cook was allowed 1852 24 and a warrant for that amount authorized by the supervisors.
Mason City records a fourth major fire in five months as the Alexandria billiard parlor on three floors burns in the business district. Officials estimate losses up to 40,000 while the blaze, starting in the basement, spreads within ten minutes to consume the building. Other recent fires include Central School at 50,000 and the Central Trust Building at 200,000 with Prusia Clothing at 75.
San Felice Henry George Idelita Martin advertise Havana Ribbon 5¢ cigars in a compact advertisement card.
Paris crowds roar as Charles Lindbergh attends a civic luncheon and greeting in Paris. He receives kisses from cooks and scullery boys, is hailed by Midinettes across the street, and is cheered by a public anxious to see the famed flyer again. A city reception is planned for Ascension day with an open carriage procession to the embassy.
In Galveston on May 24 Miss Dorothy Britton of Jersey City claimed the top spot in the international bathing girl revue, named beauty queen of the universe after also being titled Miss United States. Ada Williams Miss Florida finished second with 1000 in gold, Rose Blant representing Luxembourg was third with 500.
The sixty ninth assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America opens with talks on uniting with the Southern Church. Rev. Dr. R. A. Hutchinson of Pittsburgh serves as moderator. Rev. S. S. Morris of Atlanta and Rev. William Crow of St. Louis will present the merger invitation.
Robbins May 24 1958 three people died when a Rock Island passenger train struck the light truck carrying Mr and Mrs Louis Miller and Henry Smith 30.
The Pullen family finally gains riches after years of struggle and saving. Malcolm Duart's story Those Lucky Pullens unfolds on a clear sky Saturday, revealing the mystery behind their fortune.
Los Angeles May 24 Two juries will hear cases tied to Hollywood scandals. Paul Kelly faces murder charges in the death of Ray Raymond as prosecutors expected to begin in court. In a separate proceeding two women including Kerricks widow and three men stand trial over the fatal shooting at Kerricks home during a drunken party.
High school bands from 21 cities across the United States have entered the national high school tooting championships to be held in Council Bluffs next Friday and Saturday. Between 700 and 800 musicians will participate, with many boys housed in local homes. Entries include bands from New York and California.
Alfred Landon Baker, prominent financier and head of his namesake brokerage, died at home in Chicago from a heart attack after an extended illness. He was 68. Funeral plans not announced. Mrs. Robert M. Curtis, Baker's daughter, was at his bedside. another daughter, Mary Landon Baker, is in Paris.
Mae Cunningham, 35, is free on $1,000 bail after arraignment in municipal court on a charge of assault with intent to commit great bodily injury. Preliminary hearing set for June 9. She allegedly attacked Mrs. Stella Huff in Huff’s home with a knife. Huff shot Cunningham twice during the struggle.
London reports Premier Baldwin told the house of commons Britain will terminate the trade agreement with Russia and demand withdrawal of the Soviet mission unless parliament disapproves. He cited a secret group obtaining British military documents and traced links to Soviet House and the Russian trade delegation.
Washington May 24 The Chicago Great Western Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Illinois Central railroads told ICC they would not participate in thru and joint rates with Inland Waterways for shipments between St Paul Minneapolis and points on their lines in Illinois Indiana Iowa and Missouri. An examiner’s report recommends dismissal of Inland Waterways complaint on behalf of the Mississippi barge line.
Boston May 24 Gov Alvan T Fuller in a public letter to the Sacco Vanzetti defense committee refused requests for a special commission to review the murder conviction and death sentence of Nichola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti.
New York reported the aviator Francesco De Pinedo safe and well. His Santa Maria was being towed toward Horta after forced landing 150 miles from the Azores due to fog. The radio message, relayed via Cabo Torres and Leviathan, confirmed all well.
President Coolidge is studying a Black Hills, South Dakota site for a potential summer White House. White House officials say no final decision has been made, but the Black Hills are viewed as an attractive option under serious consideration.
A Boulogne dispatch reports a commercial vessel without wireless sighting a fishing boat towing an airplane off Start Point England. Some afternoon papers speculate the aircraft could be the Nungesser and Coli trans Atlantic fliers plane, though confirmation is lacking.
Ottumwa Iowa May 24 It was the same old story here again as baseball officials were forced by wet grounds to postpone the Waterloo Ottumwa game. A doubleheader will be played Wednesday. The Burlington Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids Rock Island games were also postponed due to wet grounds.
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