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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1926
Page
9
Kansas floods push property losses over 4 million dollars as Red Cross mobilizes aid. Five known deaths, hundreds displaced across a broad farming region. Also sports and political notes from Indianapolis and Philadelphia touch on boxing plans and state races.
Washington DC September 14. The rise of Ku Klux Klan influence in Colorado politics colors key Washington races. Congressman Albert W Johnson faces a local issue over renaming Mount Rainier to Mount Tacoma that could decide his renomination, while Senator Wesley Jones rides a mix of national and local factors. Also Colorado Republican Rice W Means tied to the Klan faces Charles Waterman in a contested primary shaping the statewide race.
The Maine election returns show a solid Republican state with Gov. Ralph O. Brewster defeating Ernest I. McLean by about 20,000 votes. All four Republican congressmen were re-elected.
Col. Marthes, director of the artillery academy, was condemned to death by court martial for complicity in a revolt within the artillery corps. Forty three others received life or long prison terms. Matthesi faces execution but may be reprieved per Gen. Primo De Rivera. Alfonso pardoned the condemned man, likely a life term.
George Fry aged 60, a retired farmer and Vin ton businessman, is recovering from injuries after a mad bull charged him while he rode a horse and buggy across a field near Vinton Ta Fry was thrown and the buggy and horse were knocked down. Help arrived promptly after the incident.
A freight train rammed a passenger train near Blanford New South Wales killing 25 and injuring about 60. Wreckage caught fire soon after impact with four coaches telescoped and burning victims unable to escape.
Chicago dispatch reports Vincent McErlane brother of Frank McErlane was arrested in connection with the $135,000 Grand Trunk railway mail robbery. He was detained at the postal inspector's office for questioning after warrants were issued the day before.
Geneva September 14. The Locarno agreements intended to shield Europe from another war like 1914 were filed with the League of Nations for formal registration. The move places the mutual pacts under international oversight and record.
Washington reports that Soviet Russia will not press for U S recognition in the near term and will pursue cordial relations until conditions favor a meeting with the American debt funding commission. Private American claims total about 404 million dollars, Kellogg declining assurance of favorable reception. Some expect Senator Farenthold or others to raise the recognition issue in the next Congress if policy persists. Communist propaganda in the U S, funded by the Soviet government, has diminished in recent months.
Mexico City Sept 14 President Calles orders pursuit and punishment of bandits holding Jacob Rosenthal of Woodmere Long Island. Mexican troops traced suspects from Huitzilac toward Mount Tuxtepec as Lane and family escaped kidnapping, with Lane escorted to Mexico City by troops.
In Red Wing Minnesota on September 14 heirs and the McCorkell estate administrator revealed two bags of gold worth about 1750 dollars. The coins include 50 twenty dollar pieces and other five and ten dollar coins. Proceeds will be divided among heirs.
In Des Moines on September 14 a letter postmarked from Coon Rapids Iowa contained 95 dollars. The note quoted a Caesar quotation and the money was turned over to the state conscience fund by State Treasurer Ray Johnson.
New York reporters note Richard Merton, head of a German metals group, acknowledged in court that his $7 million claim against the American Metals assets was legally weak. He testified amid conspiracy trial motions involving former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and ex-alien property custodian Thomas W. Miller. The defense and judge clashed over cross-examination and trial conduct as proceedings continued.
Eighteen applicants for Waterloo police positions, ready for civil service examination announced by Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts. The test is Oct 4, first Monday in October, per statute. Four officers have resigned in two months. three vacancies likely to be filled. Resignees include Mark Rechtfertig, John Roark, O B Beckwith, and John Y Raines. Raines resigned effective immediately after earlier service and rejoined earlier this year after civil service exam.
The World Press Congress opens in Geneva with delegates welcomed by the mayor. Dean Walter Williams of Missouri University presides and emphasizes there are no geographic or national boundaries for the transmission of ideas. He reads Kellogg’s greeting urging open news channels.
Mrs Rote Cahill 38 and Walter Platt were held to the Woodbury county grand jury on a statutory charge after a preliminary hearing in Sioux City Iowa. Cahill testified she divided her attention for six years between two husbands Fred Cahill and Remington and became Platt’s common law wife in 1919. Remington testified he married Cahill in 1926.
In Council Bluffs, former police officer George Mahoney was fined 100 pounds with costs after posing as an officer to stage a liquor raid on a local pool hall. The raid aide was discharged in court as the owner alerted the county attorney.
Washington and state races focus on liquor questions and World Court ties. Massachusetts candidate Washington Cook faces Senator William M. Butler in a wet dry battle as New York districts test liquor sentiment. Vermont Maine and other states run nominees with party leaders shaping outcomes.
Lincoln voters face Sunday show bans under city ordinance. The Forward Lincoln association filed a referendum petition challenging Sunday activities such as driving fast horses, singing, beating drums, wrestling or boxing, dancing, or running in relation to proposed Sunday shows.
Paris reports Premier Poincare met the Julian ambassador Signor Avenzana to discuss Mussolini’s weekend speech and the fascist press reaction in France after an Italian anarchist living in France attempted Magiolini’s life.
A. G. Morrison of the American Railway Express company notes growing foreign travel among central region residents including Waterloo. He cites increased personal wealth and general business prosperity. Steamship lines draw travelers with diverse tours and fares. a world tour recently announced lists reservations from 4000 to 27000 dollars per person.
Reports from Mexico City say General Obregon formed a small force to combat Yaqui rebels near Pitahaya Sonora, taking command of 140 troops on a damaged train. Reinforcements under General Manze reached the position.
Col. Smith W. Brookhart reported resting comfortably with marked improvement. Mrs. Brookhart said he would take it easy for the rest of the week and is expected to resume his speaking tour as Republican United States Senate candidate after a kidney trouble attack that raised fears of surgery.
Four nuns detained by customs were found crossing the border with Breton lace valued at 5 000 sewn in their clothing. They were released on a 4 000 fine paid to Collector Harry Co Whitebill.
Four employees of a Chicago bridge painting firm were killed on the Chicago and Northwestern bridge three miles west of Jefferson Iowa. Identified as Join Kolesar Streator Illinois Albert Lauer Chicago John Lamont and John Guercl addresses unknown. They stepped into the path of a fast passenger train as a freight train passed. Bodies held here pending inquest.
Des Moines reports a new system to improve enforcement of prohibition laws in the Iowa Nebraska tri state district. Local prohibition agents will hold conferences with anti saloon league leaders and other prohibitionists to share local conditions and tips. Branson calls the plan a gigantic cooperative effort with practical advantages and aims to involve community figures in enforcement.
The notice states home delivery by 5 36 and that failure to receive the Courier may prompt a $100 remedy. It instructs readers to phone the office before 6 30 p m to arrange a copy of the paper.
In Chicago Judge Emanuel Eller refused extradition to Omaha for the murder case of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blackwood. Suspect Paul Veneziano was held, then freed in city court after a week with no new evidence presented. MacDonald to Travel for Health in October.
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