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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1926
Page
8
East coast politics center on Maine biennial vote with Gov. Brewster expected to gain over rival Mayor McLean of Augusta. GOP chiefs predict a 20000 plurality while a light turnout could boost Democratic hopes.
New York, Sept. 13. Republican organization in New York faces changes in its dry stance as leaders move toward Wadsworth's pro repeal and Quebec system. Wadsworth's position splits party, prompting defections and a likely shift at the state convention. The outcome could reshape the national mood in this key race.
Inquiry centers on how John Randolph Calhoun allegedly obtained 56000 from investors by promising silver foxes he did not deliver. Calhoun, a fugitive from state and federal authorities, faces charges including obtaining money by false pretenses and potential embezzlement and mail fraud. The piece highlights his magnetic persona and persuasive salesmanship that drew wary farmers into a speculative fox venture.
Detective Thomas Watson leads arrest of a youth linked to six weeks of drug and grocery store robberies. The capture occurred at a dance where the suspect allegedly admitted guilt but fled after a quick maneuver dropped his coat. Shots earlier failed to stop the escape.
Dispatches from China report three American gunboats bottled up in Swatow harbor by mines laid by Cantonese forces. The American commander sought U S legation protest to Peking but noted the Peking government lacks power over Cantonese authorities, making any protest futile.
Three members of the Jacob Hoff family died in a Sunday fire at the Plainfield homestead in Wisconsin. The mother and a relative were hospitalized in critical condition as all but one building burned.
Ames, Sept. 13 Gen John J Pershing’s brief remark at Lafayette’s tomb after the U S entered World War I is blamed by Prof Oscar Hatch Hawley for France’s later denial of aid. Hawley says the line Lafayette we’re here cost America a debt believed to be unpaid and the French view every U S payment during or after the war as post debt payment.
Richard Merton, German financier, testifies again in the Daugherty Miller case about returning seized assets of the American Metal company. He says he paid John T. King a $441,000 commission to handle the matter and details Swiss holdings tied to German firms.
Maine votes in a biennial state election with Governor Ralph C. Brewster seeking another term and Democratic nominee Mayor Ernest L. McLean of Augusta campaigning across the state. Republicans expect Brewster to win by a substantial margin amid a light overall turnout.
Eight convicts at the Tennessee penitentiary tuberculosis hospital overpowered two guards with two guns and escaped near midnight. Three prisoners were recaptured this morning in Nashville.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive your paper by then due to carrier error or other cause, call Aid. A copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 20 p m.
Paris reports Consuelo Nungesser has been granted a divorce from French war ace Charles Eugene Nungesser. She originally sought the decree in October 1929, and after an attempted reconciliation in America they returned to France. She charged he refused to resume marital relations, with friends noting his remark that she is too rich and keen for social life.
A retired New York businessman Jacob Rosenthal plus Jack Zahler his wife and Joseph Ruff were attacked by bandits 40 miles from Mexico while returning from Cuernavaca. Rosenthal was carried off amid robbing. authorities suspect a failed plot to seize a different target.
Police blamed a month old feud for the shooting death of William Holland, 20, and wounding of Mack Pulliam and his wife in Hiervin Tl on a Sunday night. Pulliam and Holland were returning from a late dance when several men fired at their automobile with revolver and shotgun bullets, then fled. Pulliam could not identify the attackers and offered no motive.
In Washington on September 1 the Ku Klux Klan gathers for its annual convocation with a parade planned up Pennsylvania Avenue. The convention will elect an imperial wizard and other officers and set policies for the year. sessions are closed to the public.
Washington September 13. The Post Office Department ordered 27,500 railroad mail clerks and other staff to shoot to kill to safeguard millions in care after the Pinos mail robbery, with possible Marine involvement if protections fail, recalling 1920s bandit times.
Funeral services for 18 year old Dorothy Mart Yeh, killed in Muscatine Iowa when an automobile collided with a streetcar, will be held Tuesday afternoon. Coyner driver of the car is in hospital with a broken chin. three other youths were only slightly hurt. The accident occurred after the auto failed to stop at a streetcar due to a conflicting signal.
John Smith, 70, found dead on the floor of his New Hampton home after three days missing. Neighbors reported he had been ill and away at his Fredericksburg farm recently. Coroner ruled death from natural causes.
Des Moines reports a 34 degree low with a chilly north wind over the weekend. Forecasters say no killing frosts for at least a week as corn remains undamaged and cool weather continues.
Maj William Bettleton of the infantry preserves Whiting Wisconsin was named president of the Reserve Officers Association of To wnyesterday. Other officers chosen included Capt J T Tattsrh Medar Rap secounties president and a secretary to be appointed by the president R Ryan Foley press Trust. A banker died suddenly in Sept.
Heavy rainfall floods Hines causing swift water danger and the loss of three lives. Freight business shows marked improvement in Waterloo due to industrial activity. W Co and N railroad report higher year to date freight, while streetcar passengers hold steady despite rising auto ownership.
Immediate arrest ordered for Vincent MeErlane brother of Frank MeErlane and five alleged gang members in the Grand Trunk railway mail robbery case. Other named suspects include Patrick Sullivan Peter Kazinski Edward Herbert John Obertaz and Joe Foley. Alibi of Nick Kramer reportedly shaken.
Bobby Jones, the Georgia golf marvel, opened the Dallasrol links qualification with six strokes better than the day’s best. Jones eagled for birdies across the opening holes, aiming for his third national amateur title as Lauren Upsen of Englewood posted the previous best.
Clinton Iowa September 13 The executive committee of the state department of the American Legion will award the Matt A Tinley loving dip for Americanization work to the Waterloo post which won from the Waterloo post by decisions of five city officials Roddewig Davenport Hunter Des Moines Gilman Sioux City and the mayors of Dubuque and Waterloo The Hanford MacNider cup for the Town idea of community service will be awarded to the Waterloo post.
American charge d affaires Lawrence Tennis leads a peace push in Nicaragua as government and revolutionists clash. Three American warships patrol Nicaraguan waters to protect U S interests amid ongoing fighting.
Paris convention events headline the Iowa state Legion meeting with officer elections and convention floor battles anticipated. Veterans from Clinton and Van Meter posts plan ceremonies and entertainment as the three day event unfolds amid cool, fair weather and pageantry.
Kansas floods across the Verdigis Cottonwood and Neosho river valleys kill at least three and threaten Neosho Falls and Burlington. Thousands flee, national guard patrols streets, and officials warn of rising waters with extensive property damage and missing residents.
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