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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1927

Page

9

In the Spotlight of Todays News War and Markets Across Europe

War clouds loom as Romania Albania and Yugoslavia seek Italy and France as allies to control the Adriatic. Pilsudski threatens Poland Lithuania border clashes rise. Germany and Russia seek limited cooperation to avert hostilities. New York stocks rally with United States Steel leading the advance. Forbes promises revelations about the Harding era after prison release. Izaak Walton league to push conservation treaty for the Superior forest region. Anita Loos vows no more work while wealth funds travel plans. State Senator Lars Skromme faces asset discovery court actions and car seizure. Federal contempt action targets Harry Sinclair and William Burns over jury tampering. witnesses to be summoned.

Europe Balkans Roumania Albania Jugo-Slavia Italy France Adriatic Pilsudski Pole Warsaw Poland Lithuania Russia Rapallo Berlin Duluth Izaak Walton League Superior Forest Mississippi Valley Hungary Transylvania Besenaratia Bulgaria Polis Vilna Council of Ambassador

Party Lines Tighten In Next Congress

Washington dispatch outlines a long slate of essential legislation for the coming session while noting a history of stalemate and a late hurried finish. The piece cites the 1920s filibuster, deferral of the urgent deficiency appropriation, and impacts on federal prosecutions, arguing expectations of limited enacted laws despite the large program.

Mark Sullivan Congress Washington, D. C Germany League of Nations

Courier delivery deadline and redelivery notice

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 8 30. If you fail to receive by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 6100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach this office before 6 18 p m.

Forbes Plans Memoir On Prison Experience After Rest

Charles R. Forbes, former head of the Veterans Bureau hospitals, says he will document how he was railroaded into prison in his memoirs after a short rest. He was released from Fort Leavenworth at midnight.

Charles R. Forbes Veterans Bureau Fort Leavenworth Romola Remus

Tugs Racing to Aid Stranded Mexico Liner

The Ward liner Mexico Havana to Vera Cruz lies aground on Blanquilla reef 20 miles off Vera Cruz as high winds and heavy seas pound her. Two tugs from the Florida Keys are rushing to reach the stricken vessel, with arrival not expected before Monday after about 500 miles of voyage.

Port Arthur Tex INS Mexico Havana Vera Cruz Blanquilla Reef Gulf Refining’ Company Florida Keys

Banker's trigger finger believed to have felled cat burglar

Washington reports a banker's well aimed shot during a prowler alarm at the back door of Eugene E. Thompson, chairman of the Washington Stock Exchange board. The burglar fired thrice, fled into the woods, and neighbors joined a search with police and improvised weapons. Hospitals held vigil for a possible wounded suspect.

Washington, D. C Washington Eugene E. Thompson Washington Stock Exchange Governing Board Wil

Blind Vet Wins Back Pay and $200 Monthly Pension

James Laird, a blind WWI veteran from Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been awarded $2,700 in back pay and a lifelong $200 monthly pension by the government. He lost his sight due to war injuries and supports a wife and four children. Local observers note the relief from years of poverty and street vending.

al Binclair Fal Doheny Messrs Owen Roberts Atlee Pamerene United States Coolidge Congress Council Bluffs James Laird Laird

High Voltage Wire Kills Two Linemen Near Town

An electric construction crew lost two men when they touched a 33 000 volt line near here. Victims Lone Tree Ta Noy 24 Pi M A Wood 25 Lineville and Delbert Williamson 51 Martello were electrocuted as the accident occurred during work on the line. The incident prompted emergency responders to secure the scene and begin investigations into the cause of the fatal contact.

Lone Noy M. A. Wood Lineville Delbert Williamson Martello Here

Weather outlook for a mixed regional forecast week

Weather outlook for the week starting November 27 covers the Great Lakes upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern central plains. Expect occasional precipitation with variable temperatures mostly near normal and likely colder by week’s end.

Washington, D. C Great Lakes Mississipn Missouri Valleys Great Plans

Peace in Europe Hangs as Capitals Clash Over Poland Lithuania

European tensions mount as Poland and Lithuania drift toward conflict. Germany seeks League of Nations intercession after meetings with Litvinoff while warnings from the Soviet and Italian Albanian pacts intensify regional unease. Berlin signals involvement to prevent wider war, with France England and others watching closely amid internal turmoil in several states.

Berlin Germany League of Nations Council Poland Lithuania United Press Stresemann Litvinoff Russia League Lortiied Paris INS League of Nations Ukraine Crimea England France Europe Balkans

B. and P. W. Plans Fifth Christmas Party for Good Fellows Club

The Business and Professional Women's club led by President Mrs. Alice Warsaw plans its fifth Christmas party for needy Waterloo children aided by Good Fellows funds. The event features a tree with gifts, candy, fruit, nuts, and utility gifts. Needy homes will be located through teachers and social workers with public support requested.

Santa Claus Good Fellows Club Alice Warsaw Waterloo B. and Good Fellows Bridge Street Courier Waterloo B. and P. W. Club

Army Beats Navy 14 to 9 In Third Period Rally At Polo Grounds

Army defeats Navy 14 to 9 before 76000 at the Polo Grounds as Captain Harry Wilson stars with two third period touchdowns. Navy counters late in the final period but is halted by the whistle after stifling drives. The game features a dramatic third quarter surge and a pivotal safety by Navy in the second period.

Army Navy Polo Grounds New York Harry Wilson Midshipmen Murrell Wnavy Lloyd Clifton Ransford Cagle Wilson Cagte Wison Page Two Colimn Foury

Pulpit Talk Planned on Home Life and Youth

In Des Moines the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs says ministers will discuss whether the modern American home helps or harms youth tomorrow. The effort aims to highlight home life amid the jazz age, with Mrs Eugene Cutler leading the homes department.

Des Molines Iowa Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Eugene Cutler Des Moines Homes Cutler

Merger of Republic Iron & Steel and Trumbull Steel Approved

New York news reports stockholders of Republic Iron & Steel Co. and Trumbull Steel Co. unanimously approved the merger. Directors approved consolidation. anticipated further ties with Youngstown Sheet & Tube and possible inclusion of Inland and Otis Steel. Combined assets expected at 188 million dollars, with potential total of 312 million if additional deals proceed.

New York Republic Iron & Steel Co Trumbull Steel Company John A. Topping Republic Wall Street Trumbull Youngstown Sheet A Tube Co Inland Otis Steel Youngstown Republic-Trumbull GOO Corporation

Callow Witnesses In Oil Jury Case

Subpoenas prepared by District Attorney Peyton Gordon summon witnesses for Lille Fall-Sinclair contempt case set to begin December 5. First government witness list includes former Gov. Pinchot and Burns agent William J. MacMullin who advised surveillance of jurors. Contempt citations issued for service in New York and Chicago.

Washington, D. C Peyton Gordon Sinclair Lst Pinchot Pennsylvania William J. MacMullin Burns MacMullin U. S New York Chicago Harry F. Sinclair Magnate Sheldon Clark Mason Day William J. Burns Sherman Charles L

Canvassers Backed for Community Chest Drive

Edmund W. Miller of Commercial National Bank urges residents to support canvassers leaving offices and factories next week. He says the Community Chest consolidates welfare agencies, eliminates duplicate appeals, and allows budget scrutiny. Every citizen should participate to keep Waterloo strong.

Community Chest Edmund W. Miller Commercial National Bank Waterloo

Skremme Friends Plan Protest Meet in Roland Nevada

A mass meeting planned for Monday night at the Roland courthouse protests alleged persecution of Senator Lars J. Skremme. The event, under Roland's Community club auspices, follows a hearing on Skremme assets as a judgment debtor and the seizure of a car by Sheriff Nebergall.

Lars Lars Skromme Roland Story County Skromme Cement Trust Good Toads Association Nevada Lars J. Skremme Paved Roads Association Community Club of Ind District Court R. A. Nebergall Askel S. Skrommie Norewegian

Two Children Die in Flames of Home in Sapulpa

In Sapulpa Oklahoma on November 26 Merle four and Eugeny two children of Carr were burned to death when a gas stove exploded and set the Carr home ablaze. The father rushed into the fire to rescue the children but was forced to flee as the roof collapsed, narrowly escaping with his life.

Sapulpa Okla INSI Merle Eugeny Co. PP Carr

Plane crash kills six in French army mission

Casablanca Morocco Nov 28 six persons including Lieut Marjorie the pilot were killed when a French army airplane crashed near Todjda during a photographic survey of the district.

Casablanca Morocco INS Marjorie Todjda

Goal Kick Gives Win to Rockne's Battlers

Notre Dame and undefeated Southern California clash before a record crowd at Soldier Field seen by 119000. California scores first on a Drury to Saunders TD but Notre Dame answers with a Dahman field goal and a kickoff return, the game ending with a one point margin after a fast back-and-forth first quarter.

Rockne Dahman Soldier Field Chicago America Drury Southern Califormia Notre Dame Elder Saunders Edelson Walsh California Southern California Flanagan Chevigny Riley Brady Collins Captain Smith Dehman Lloyd Thomas Hibbs Trojan Wynne Tappan Thomas Notre Damn Southern Cal Tornia A Aun

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