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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1927
Page
14
A mosaic of wartime memorial verse and President Coolidge remarks at Arlington memorialize fallen servicemen. The piece covers defense policy, elicits calls for law observance, and notes a safe landing of Italian aviator Pinedo. Also mentions diplomatic proxy moves between Russia and Britain, Lindbergh’s homesickness, and unrest in New York and London street scenes.
President Coolidge, delivering a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery, argues that law observance sustains American institutions and world influence. He recalls war sacrifices, defends freedom and self-government, and urges unity between reverence for the dead and loyalty to current service members.
In Augusta Georgia wilted flowers draped with four American flags were affixed to a broken propeller at the crash site of a giant bombing plane. Four army aviators died yesterday when the bomber plunged nose first into wires and flames after takeoff from San Antonio en route to Juangieveld. The dead were Lieut. Dan F Voorhees of Onarga Illinois pilot, Sgt. Clifford Glenn of Akron Ohio, Sgt. James Reid of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and Sgt. Melvin Andrews of Raleigh North Carolina. The crash followed a loss of motor power and a failed landing attempt.
In Great Neck Long Island two burglars broke into the mansion of Josue II Livermore Wall-street manager at 3 40 am and held the couple at gunpoint. They seized jewels worth 32760 but discarded 20080 worth of sapphires and returned two rings valued at 15000 after Mrs Livermore pleaded to keep them as gifts from friends. The total value recovered was 36000. Police and detectives searched for the suspects.
Miss Helen Scott, 16, of Sharps Wire, Iowa, died in a St. Joseph hospital Saturday night from burns after a gasoline tank exploded in the motor car she rode in.
Charles A. Lindbergh ends his Europe tour and plans to fly home via Paris and New York. After greetings in Brussels Paris and London he says he is homesick and would prefer to fly back, though he may sail if needed. He will meet King George and the Prince of Wales and stay with Lord Lonsdale around the Derby.
Denver residents and children paid Memorial Day respects at the city dog cemetery by the Platte River. Three hundred white grave markers honor canine companions dating back to 1979. Floral wreaths and spring blossoms framed the somber tribute to dogs regarded as “one absolutely unselfish friend” in a scene of shared grief.
Chicago reports unresolved fate of Des Moines university as Baptist board seeks funds and policy alignment. Trustees consider merging with Trake university, while the Baptist Bible Union plans to raise seventy thousand dollars and recover fifteen thousand already advanced. A future meeting will address the merger and funding terms.
Unclear text describes a Cubs shortstop making an unassisted triple play in the fourth inning of a morning game between Guba and Pittsburgh with runners on second and first. Names and details are garbled. appears to be an old baseball box or ad fragment.
The Courier should be delivered at your home by 6 30 p m. If you fail to receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 68100 for a copy. The office must receive the call before 6 20 p m.
Phil C Hanna a longtime United States Consular official recalls youth at the Teving house corner Bridge and Commercial streets as city landmarks fade. He notes a white building once stood where the Irving hotel now sits and ponds once filled with pollywogs. General Hanna has returned from Texas and plans to stay at the hotel through summer visiting sisters and old friends.
Reports from Bristol Virginia Tennessee date May 30 say a cloudburst killed twenty in Prestonsburg and surrounding towns. Separate storms in southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee left five known dead with drownings at Cate Cite and Kulzahethttawn.
Britain's interests in Soviet Russia reportedly pass to Norway after agreements announced in Downing Street. The deal concerns the area between the Ten Hen and Moscow governments and shifts control to Norwegian authorities.
At Indianapolis May 30 a fiery crash in the South Turn of the speedway left pilot Frank Lockhart badly burned and others with injuries. Early hospital bulletins reported Lockhart’s death, later corrected to serious but breathing. The race featured 34 drivers in a 190 mile event with $100,000 in prizes and a large crowd.
Akron Ohio May 30 Fifteen balloonists will compete their ski at free harboning today to the national elimination race which will determine the winner of the Bennett Cup and the team that will compete internationally. Bennett can race next September.
Chariton Iowa May 30 fire destroyed the Afitew Brothers garage with about forty automobiles lost and several more damaged. Estimated loss about 100000 dollars. Also appears to include unrelated garbled notes about individuals and incidents from New York and Washington, D C with references to broken hearts and self harm.
A Chicago university freshman party ended fatally with John Harper dead and Daniel Baldwin injured. Eight others face possible manslaughter charges as investigation continues into the gin fueled event.
Memorial Day ceremonies across Waterloo and Arlington paid tribute to soldiers dead from Civil War to World War II. At Waterloo 800 graves were decorated with wreaths from veterans groups as the patriotic rites included flag half-masting, bugler calls, Gettysburg Address recitations, and commemorations at Memorial Hall and cemeteries. President Coolidge planned a living memorial at Arlington with a national service featuring a parade, a cross country spread of tributes, and a remembrance of aviators and sailors.
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