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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1927
Page
11
A noisy Paris spotlight covers a national defense committee session critiquing aviation readiness led by Brig. Gen. William Mitchell who blasts air power as key to naval destruction. The article also notes the transcontinental air derby with pilots Miller, Meyers, Ballough, and Holman contending for prizes, plus Senator Nye opposing Dwight W. Morrow’s Mexican ambassadorship amid Coolidge policy pressures.
Washington dispatch reports that after McAdoo’s withdrawal the field centers on Governor Smith. No conference or unified anti Smith plan exists. Meredith suggested a dry Democratic conference but nothing concrete follows. Smith appears set to win the nomination by default unless future events change the balance.
Dr. W. H. Seymour of Charles City Iowa was chosen president of the American Electronic Research association at the national convention in Chicago on September 21 indication.
Elmer Kane and Henry Mundale of Waterloo Ia aviators confessed members of the Shelton gang were found guilty in federal court of conspiracy to transport a stolen automobile from Illinois to Iowa. They claimed they did not bomb Shady Rest Birger stronghold but helped place the act with an aviator friend. Witnesses included Pay and Enlow. Kane and Mundale testified they received the car and $1000 for the bombing plot as part of the Williamson county gang war.
Steffen reported from Danville that the Chevrolet driven to Cedar Falls by Kane and Mundale had been stolen from Herrin Illinois on November 3, 1926. He asserts the owner now residing in St. Louis established the theft by testimony.
Frost fears fade as Iowa cool weather arrives on the first day of fall. Temperatures dipped to 45 degrees, nine degrees above Monday, leaving Waterloo residents noting the season’s delayed feel while joking about mid-summer heat and tangent flavors.
Cleveland police hunt two gunmen after Morris Kirtz a cigar store owner was murdered yesterday. The killers fled in a stolen car with about $20,000. Investigators comb city hangouts for suspects Felice Henry George Thollta Martin Havana Ribbon 5c cigars.
The notice states home delivery by 5 30 each day and asks readers to call 5186 if the paper is not received by then. If delivery is late due to carrier error or other cause, a copy will be sent. phone calls should reach the office by 6 30 p m.
In Paris Montmartre cafes report American veterans visiting sparingly for shows rather than drinks. The Moulin Rouge manager notes veterans come to view the display and depart quickly. An international police court is being prepared but inactive. Financial strain back home keeps spending tight. Iowa delegation tensions rise after misstatements about wheat and corn statuses.
Eva B. Fisher, 22, of Des Moines, is in the process of a third marriage and divorce cycle. She recently obtained a divorce from Clar ence Fisher after alleging abuse, while another case involving Oscar Ayash and Lilly Ayash proceeds in court. Her statements mention in laws and conflicts with her husband’s relatives.
Herman W. Booth, NYSE member since April 1914, was expelled for breaking exchange rules. The governing committee found he failed to submit books and papers to the committee on business conduct. The expulsion was announced from the Stock Exchange floor podium.
Paris dispatch reports at the American Legion convention in Paris the push for consolidating all defense branches into one department with secretaries for each, aviation included. Former General William Mitchell sparked controversy as his remarks were stricken after a rollcall vote on the report.
A Waterloo sports fan will attend a Courier party in Chicago tomorrow to receive Dempsey Tunney bout returns. Start time is set around 9 o clock but may shift. first returns expected about 6 30 Waterloo time at the Corner On the Park Avenue Side.
Des Moines reports Gov. John Hammill named R W Hasner of Independence as judge for the Tenth judicial district to replace the late E B Stiles of Manchester. Hasner, 40, a World War II veteran, Iowa State University graduate, and former Buchanan County attorney, will join Judge G W Wood on the bench starting in the September term in Black Hawk County.
Black Hawk County sets pheasant open season beginning October 21 with 167 farmers and landowners petitioning under state law. Only three male pheasants may be taken daily. Bremer County remains closed while adjacent Grundy and Butler counties join the season.
The state department partially lifted its ban on crossing the Mexican border. Two Mexican airplanes were approved to fly to Tucson on Sept 23 to take part in a celebration for Col. Charles A Lindbergh. Previously the Houston chamber of commerce goodwill delegation to Mexico City was refused due to the border ban.
Local voters in Clinton Iowa rejected building docks for the new upper Mississippi barge service. Of 4,802 ballots, 1,554 supported docks while 3,248 opposed, reflecting belief the river was not navigable and the service not feasible.
Indianola Iowa Sept 21 Bonds totaling 4800 dollars were ordered forfeited when Warren Lester indicted for bootlegging and conspiracy failed to appear for trial in district court Four bondsmen were given until Oct 1 to show cause why the bonds should not be made good A bench warrant was issued for Lester.
London dispatch reports the Dutch steamer Amersfoort went ashore on the east coast of the Antigua islands in the leeward group of the West Indies per Lloyds via Central News. All aboard are transferring to lifeboats and awaiting salvage details.
Al Holt, longtime head gate keeper for Waterloo dairy cattle show, predicts ideal conditions for the Cattle Congress next week. He notes it will be the eighteenth consecutive year of ticket-taking at the event begun in the chautauqua pavilion and expects record attendance with cool, snappy weather boosting turnout.
Washington Sept 21 Ins Lines are drawn in the Senate fight over Dwight W. Morrow of J P Morgan and company for American ambassador to Mexico. Senator Nye Republican North Dakota will lead the drive against confirmation. Insurgents say Morrow is too closely tied to Wall Street.
Des Moines Sept 21 The eleventh annual Iowa Farmers Union convention opened here today with about 1500 attendees. Speakers included William Hirth of Columbia Missouri editor of the Missouri Farmer Milo Reno James Monahan A W Ricker of St Paul and state agriculture secretary Mark Thornburg.
A railroad train near the village of Utovo was blown up by bombs, wrecking the entire train except the locomotive. The few passengers aboard were presumed to be the victims, with only a small number injured.
Chicago early trading today saw a sharp drop in corn values as prices fell about six cents a bushel. Indications frost last night did little to harm crops, with opening quotes from 2 and a half to 5 dollars and forty four cents per bushel and further declines through the session.
The Fort Dodge case of Frank Bittner, charged with the murder of George McIntyre, nears its close as cross examination continues. Only a few witnesses remain before the case is sent to the jury, likely by week’s end.
Newton Ia Sept 21 Crash through a guard rail into a fence during the Jasper County fair grounds automobile races left Francis Wood an amateur driver with probable fatal injuries doctors announced today. The accident occurred during the fair events.
Lieut Otto Koennecke piloting the Caspar Germania landed at Angora in Turkey, completing the first stage of a flight to the United States by way of the Orient. The German aviator’s biplane was greeted as the craft reached Angora on the first leg of the journey.
Newton Iowa news reports Mrs H S Brown of Lake View Ia killed and her husband seriously injured when their automobile struck a concrete culvert near Kellogg last night.
A jury in Bloomfield Davis county has completed a $100,000 damage suit filed by E. G. Dickson against 10 prominent local citizens. The case stems from his wartime arrest and espionage trial.
Sioux City reporters say Clyde Vreeland of Marion Center Pa and H Paulsen of Hurley South Dakota were killed when their car overturned on a curve near Burka South Dakota. David Misner of Marion Center was severely injured in the crash.
Frisco dispatches report the nonstop flight from New York to Spokane as the feature of national air races. Stinson’s orange monoplane led the parade westward from Roosevelt Field at 3 01 p m toward Spokane where he expects to dine tomorrow. Eight class B starters left Glendive at eight this morning with one-minute gaps, bound for Billings after a planned three-hour leg.
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