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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1927

Page

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Remus describes slaying planned to get attention

George Remus once a millionaire bootlegger shot his wife Imogene before their divorce hearing. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment for first degree murder and was held to the grand jury without bond. He said he planned to make the killing a sensational American crime to force details into public view.

Cincinnati George Remus Imogene Remus William D. Alexander Grand Jury Common Pleas Court Jeal INS Isl Dodge United States Prohibition Haynes Washington

Pennock Dominates Pirates Then Yankees Rally

Herb Pennock silenced the Pirates with five scoreless innings as Ruth and Gehrig sparked a powerful Yankees attack. Meusel and Lazzeri contributed key hits while Dugan and Rover's defense supported Pennock. The Pirates finally broke through late, but the Yankees answered with timely hits and base running to pull away.

Ruth Lazzeri Dugan Traynor Pirates Troy Pennock Yankees Grabowskiy Wright Bell Combs Meadows Harris Geb Gooch Babe Ruth Koenig Rhyne Eas Babe Rath Gehrig Meusel Hall L. Waner Yanks P. Wener P. Waner Jon Durst Grabowski Lazzer Yankee Artillery Bush Pirate Grengros Ruh Bengough New York Barnhart S. S Spencer Navy Groh Cvengros J. Waner Texas

Chicago Fur Store Robbery Reported On Michigan Avenue

Four bandits seized the Miller and Co fur house on Michigan avenue yesterday holding 12 employees as investigations cited stolen furs valued at about 100000 dollars. Weather reports hinted the loot might be much smaller in value.

Chicago Miller & Co Michigan Avenue

Advertising Club Roundtable on Local Ads Opens Luncheon

Members of the Waterloo Advertising club met at Hotel Russell Lamson for a noonday roundtable discussion reviewing advertisements that appeared in local papers during the last week.

Advertising Club Waterloo Advertising Club Russell- Lamson

Mrs Smith Calls Saloon Word Obsolete in Schools

Mrs Ida B Wise Smith president of the Iowa WCTU says high school pupils in Iowa will soon rely on dictionaries when asked to define saloon. In her annual convention address she asserted the word has nearly vanished and that many students report they have never heard it.

Indianola Iowa Ida B. Wise Smith

Body of Alfonso de la Huerta on show at Nogales

The bullet ridden body of Alfonso de la Huerta, brother of Adolfo de la Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, was brought to Nogales and propped against a tree in the public plaza. Reports from Laredo and Mexico City describe ongoing executions and military movements as federal forces press to quell the revolt led by Gen. Serrano, with clashes near Perote and consolidated actions against rebel leaders and dissidents.

Alfonso DE LA Huerta Nogales Ariz Mexico Sonora Adolfo de la Huerta Aguirre Mexican Federal Army de la Huerta Imarez Laredo Tex INS Mexico City Calles Republic Perote Vera Cruz Gomez Arnulfo Gomez Ortiz Yaqui Puebla Serrano Hector Almada Jesus Aguirre Gonzales Escobar Leopold Cardenas Padilla Seventy-ninth Padilla Lucero Manuel Celis Jose Moran Enrique Barrios Gomez Lius G. Hermosillo

Beckins Returns to City After Year Away

Mrs. Mary Beckins returns to Waterloo today after spending the past year in Glendale California with her daughter Valeria and son Julian.

City Mary Beckins Waterloo Glendale Cal Valeria Julian

Weather sketch with limited readable data

Readable lines show temperatures for Thursday and Friday with maximums and minimums, plus a trace of rainfall. The fragment also mentions Friday figures and a small rainfall report of 0.12 inch from yesterday.

Labor Chiefs Read Key AFL Policy Proposals

The American Federation of Labor would decide policy on immigration international relations and labor issues as major resolutions are read. A repeal of the Sherman Antitrust Act to aid organized labor, Philippine independence, immigration limits from Mexico, and withdrawal of forces from China and Nicaragua are proposed. The convention supports wage increases tied to production and urges settlement of disputes by productivity, noting no official action beyond incorporating the policy.

Los Angeles Cal United States American Federation of Labor Philippines Mexico China Nicaragua John P. Frey Cincinnati Metal Trades Department Atlantic City Frey Great Britain France Germany

McAndrew to Talk at Iowa Teachers Meet

Des Moines dispatch reports Chicago schools chief William McAndrew will address the Iowa State Teachers association convention in Des Moines on November 5. The speech is expected to focus on educational policy and urban schooling challenges.

McAndrew Des Moines William McAndrew Chicago Iowa State Teachers’ Association

Mrs Devitt Dies In Muscatine at 67

Mrs. J. F. Devitt, 67, longtime leader as past grand regent of the Catholic Daughters of America, died in Muscatine Iowa after a two year illness.

DAMP DIRT ROADS HOLD EVRYTHING

Weather drenched routes leave gravel and dirt highways treacherous with washboard surfaces and deep holes. Waterloo motorists planning Iowa Ohio State trip urged to follow paved detours via No 20 No 11 and No 161 toward Iowa City. Detours east to Dubuque and Des Moines routes noted. chains advised beyond paved stretches.

Towa City Towa City. Waterlooans Who Plan To Motor To Towa City Waterloo Motor Club Independence Rowley Walker Cedar Rapids Iowa City Mason City Waverly Allison Greene Marble Rock Rockford Dubuque Winthrop Masonville Dyersville Luxemburg Des Moines Cedar Falls Marshalltown Ames

Radio Conferees Warn United States Cites Constitutional Position

Washington Oct 7 The United States warned the International Radio Conference not to insert provisions conflicting with America’s constitutional stance on private company control. Judge Stephen B. Davis, vice chairman, issued the warning amid a conference that sparked a sensation and left delegates fearing denial of ratification if such provisions appear.

Washington, D.C United States International Radio, Conference Today Stephen B. Davis Davis

Hammill to Broadcast Iowa's Virtues Tomorrow

Gov John Hammill will tell the world about Iowa on the radio tomorrow night speaking from WMAQ and WQJ at 8 30 pm He aims to portray Iowa as a place to live and prosper Hammill departs for Chicago tonight then will travel to Toronto to join other council members for the national tax conference session

Des Moines INS John Hammill Iowa Chicago Daily News WMAQ WQJ Hammill Chicago Toronto Executive Council National Tax Conference

Highway Bullets Bring 3 Officers Suit for $50 000

The article reports a civil suit seeking $50 000 unrelated to the county, with statements from Travis and Bentley. Edwards and Mrs. Edwards did not attend the county attorney's office. Mason claims the county must pay, while the county is not a defendant and state agents acted without solicitation.

Travis Edwards Bentley Mason Cedar Falls Frank Bentley Black Hawk County

Cedar Rapids Dog Show Opens With Record Entries

The sixth annual Cedar Rapids dog show began with 250 canines entered from Iowa Illinois Ohio Kentucky Nebraska and Wisconsin. Mrs W C Edminston of Ralston Nebraska had the largest entry list with 31 dogs.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Illinois Ohio Kentucky Nebraska Wisconsin W. C.edminston Ralston, Neb

Corn Belt College Students Frolic at Campus Party

Corn Belt College reports a social gathering by business college students in the K P building with a large attendance. Miss Bessie Mason of Traer Ia has won a scholarship through the Dairy Cattle Congress. Building permits list Cleo B Smith garage 150, L J Micka repair shop 100, H A Eason garage 300, Charles Willard heating plant unseen, G Gilmore heating plant unknown, Harry Hummel heating plant unknown, Floyd Teeter heating plant unknown.

Business College K. P Bessie Mason Traer Dairy Cattle Congress Cleo B.smith Home Park L. J. Micka Jefferson H. A. Eason Eighth West Charles Willard Dawson G. Gilmore Hawthorne Harry Hummel Third West Floyd Teeter Archer

Rock Island Man Charged In Oil Burner Confidence Game

G. J. Heign, 37, was arrested in Rock Island by Capt. Morris and Driver Smith on sheriff H. T. Wagner’s request. Heign faces charges of operating a confidence game tied to the sale of oil burners in Rock Island County.

Thomas Morris Lee Smith H. T. Wagner Rock Island ‘County Rock Island Hl Heign Illinois Sher

Prisoner to Appear Tonight for Iff Hearing

Reports indicate an appearance expected tonight for the prisoner before officials. Details on charges or court venue are not provided in the fragment.

Iff

Paralyzed Man Ends Life in Des Moines

Des Moines on October 7 reports Kenneth Doud aged 23 who was partly paralyzed and reportedly asphyxiated himself, believed to have acted because he felt he was a burden to his family.

Des Moines Kenneth Doud

Marriage Licenses for Dorman and Pride in Waterloo

Carl W. Dorman and Arnette Pride, both of Waterloo, have been granted marriage licenses. The official record lists their names and city of residence. The ceremony details were not provided in the readable text.

Carl W. Dorman Waterloo Arnette Pride

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