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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
12
A column surveys Democratic and Republican machinations with notes on graft trials and prosecutions. It cites Harry Daugherty and others, praises or rebukes, and reports on Dempsey Tunney fight injunctions, weather threats, and a treasury surplus forecast. It ends with a cheeky note on the hula Charleston craze.
Washington reports that the Daugherty trial may unfold more dramatic financial and legal questions in later stages. The case centers on complex corporate relations and alleged conspiracy as the former attorney general faces a historic indictment.
Representative Robinson recommends Ray C. Eggert for a second four year term as Waterloo postmaster. Meyert is praised for his service at the Wineferloo post office. If approved, Eggert’s nomination goes to the White House for President Coolidge’s consideration after Postmaster General New returns to Washington.
Three motor cars labeled as gunmen fired about ten shots at five Bote brothers in Rockford as they talked on a side street. David and Alexander Bote were seriously wounded and hospitalized. Local police identified the assailants as known agents of the era's enforcement efforts.
An army plane carrying typhoid serum for the Florida storm area left Sehoenfield Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis at dawn today. It is due in Miami in about 12 hours with stops planned at Nashville Atlanta and Pensacola following an urgent Red Cross appeal led by William Fortune of Indianapolis.
Davenport reports the district convention of the Reis winis International voted to send 600 to the hurricane relief region of Florida. More funds will be sent if needed as delegates approved. Dr. F B Hammond of the Woodhen club Chicago was elected the next governor of the Wingis-Estern Towit district.
Two Des Moines youths were injured when a car skidded and overturned near Garrett Indiana. They were en route to eastern schools, with one passenger, George Harnagel Jr., previously reinjured but reported improved.
In a St Louis report, Rev A B Faker of Salem M E Church cites 125 young women as the subject of a church investigation. He claims many are “parlor puppies” full of gin and deceit, seeking only moonshine dancing and smoking from men. The pastor’s account portrays the group as shallow and untrustworthy.
Dempsey weighed 190 pounds on fight day with Tunney at 183½. Tunney arrived by air for the Philadelphia bout amid improving weather. Frank Wiener warned only a cloudburst could stop the match as rain abated and skies cleared.
The Courier is to be delivered at your home before a130 odocis. If you fail to receive your paper on time due to carrier error or other causes, please phone 3100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
The engagement and provisional wedding date for Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid of Sweden were announced. Leopold, 24, is the heir apparent. Astrid, 26, is the daughter of the Duke of Waestergoetland and King Gustav’s niece. The couple reportedly act of their own accord with no outside interference.
Des Moines reports urged Iowa farmers to gather seed corn before Friday as a cold front and storm move in from North Dakota. Officials Charles Reed and Charles Hearst warned of freezing temps, advised stripping husks and drying all corn, and noted subfreezing readings spreading from Calgary toward Wyoming.
Washington Sept 23 8SJ The federal government reports a surplus of over 200 million dollars for 1927 Treasury estimates show income tax receipts for September at 440 million about 70 million ahead of last year. Tax collections from July 7 to September 20 total 445 million 88.9 million ahead of the same period last year. Miscellaneous internal revenue will fall short about 200 million while customs receipts are expected to rise substantially.
Francois Descamps, once Georges Carpentier’s manager, predicts that Dempsey will win over Tunney in Jersey City after Tuck Denne defeated him at Bogle's. The anticipation centers on the heavyweight matchup set for Sept. 28 with strong betting on Dempsey.
A tied score at the end of the ninth inning mirrors the Cincinnati Phillies matchup. Pittsburgh with a line 400 010 100 and Boston 290 000 0 2. Batteries Kremer and E Smith for Pittsburgh Christes Edwards Benton and J Taylor behind for Boston.
Speculators are asking up to 350.00 for ringside seats, reflecting inflated demand for the event. Local sellers report brisk interest from collectors and enthusiasts, with some buyers paying premium for prime locations near the ring.
Fight fans in Waterloo may attend a blow by blow boxing bout starting at 7 p m with the main event scheduled for 7 45 p m Waterloo time. Comfortable chairs will be provided for all spectators for the scrappy evening.
Des Moines and Raccoon rivers are rapidly receding with risk of new swelling low, says C D Reed of the Weather bureau. Flood damage across the state may run into millions as relief expects showers again today. residents who fled riverfronts plan to return.
Iowa City faced high water as the Iowa river ran 13 feet above normal and lowlands were submerged. A thousand feet of paving on the Ret Ball road near the city was under two feet of water while the park and university golf course endured extensive flooding. Marengo reports indicated floodwaters receding and danger expected to pass by morning.
New York aviation pioneer Glenn Curtis, who was in Florida during the transient hurricane, is feared missing. Telegrams from EB Pitkin of New York and Arthur Pryor in Asbury Park report Curtis was in Miami or nearby when the storm struck.
The Florida relief drive aligned with a nationwide appeal to raise four to five million dollars for hurricane disaster relief. Red Cross leaders report strong local support as donations reach beyond steady gifts, with totals surpassing eight figures in the effort. A $30 gift from Mr and Mrs L Sarvay supports flood relief in western Iowa.
Los Angeles detectives seized telegraphs and letters linking Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother to Kenneth Ormiston through Dr. Waters. Clarence Wiseman admitted planting evidence and testified he drove his mother to Carmel during the time in question. A court hearing is set for Monday as defense plans unfold.
Weather conditions here in town mirror those after the Florida hurricane and the West India catastrophe. Residents recall high winds and heavy rains following the Galveston disaster, noting similarities to recent conditions in Kiester.
Outsiders aided the escape from Bremer county jail last night of Earl Parker and Herman Shipp who were named that day in indictments for theft of chickens near Hort on. They cut a floor hole to reach a lower room and left via an adjacent passage as an automobile linked to the escape. A stolen car owned by Jimmie Lehrends was reported missing this morning. Three other prisoners heard nothing. There are signs the car was driven near the jail and a separate indictment charged Will Hattendorf with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Manila Manila December report states Carmi Thompson, who has been investigating conditions in the Philippines for several weeks on behalf of President Coolidge, plans to sail from Manila on the President Jackson October 4 for Shanghai. He will then visit Manila and travel to Seattle before November 30.
The weather service forecast freezing temperatures across Minnesota and the Dakotas with mainly rain and cold conditions in the central and northwest regions. Light to moderate snow possible in northern Minnesota tonight as the system moves in.
Des Moines reports independents filing for the November election. Charles Hindley of Centerville runs in the Eleventh district after losing the primary to Liond Thurston. D. David of Denison runs in the Tenth district. State legislature seats also see independents filing in districts including Adams County and Cedar County. some candidates withdraw or switch affiliations.
Hagen holds a 1 up edge over Pat Doyle of White Plains after three holes in the Professional Golfers Association championship at Garden City New York. Harry Tampton of Memphis, tied with Johnny Farrell, after 38 holes of their third round, and Lea Diegel of New York sank a birdie on the eighteenth to end two up on Abe Uspinoxz of Chicago.
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