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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1929
Page
15
The ongoing naval observatory case surrounding Shearer continues with his expected testimony next Monday about a $25,000 payment from ship interests and a $250,000 suit against them. Drew Pearson reports camaraderie between an observer and four U.S. Navy officers as the Geneva conference fallout dominates Senate questions.
Gov. Moody prepared to test proclamations declaring martial law for Hutchinson county and Borger as threats rise after the assassination of District Attorney John A. Holmes. Augmented jail guards in Borger and warnings of a jail rush accompany the tense scene amid alleged conspiracies among officials and criminals.
Ray mond Mitchell 13, a tenderfoot Boy Scout, rescued baby White Wilma Stevens after she was found lifeless in a jar of water. He applied first aid learned as a Scout, notified a doctor, and the infant began to breathe again.
Des Moines Sept 27. Showers were forecast for Iowa tonight and tomorrow by Charles Reed, US weather observer. Reed predicts partly cloudy to cloudy skies with probable showers and little temperature change. Yesterday’s high reached 84 at Atlantic and Clarinda, while Sioux City reported a low of 44.
Col. Lindbergh on a Caribbean tour after establishing a Miami to Paramaribo air route. He and his wife and several passengers arrived in Maracay Venezuela after a 415 mile night from Port of Spain Trinidad. During the flight he climbed onto the plane’s top to photograph.
Winnineg Manitoba September 27 An arduous search resumes for Col D H L McAlpine and seven companions after their 2000 mile flight from Coronation Gulf toward Aklavik vanished in sub arctic conditions. A vague urgent radio message from Bathurst Inlet is the only notable development.
Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior travels by train from El Paso to Washington D C to face trial on charges tied to naval oil reserve leases during his tenure. His wife and family accompany him as he leaves, with Mrs Fall expressing unwavering support and the physician Dr H T Safford joining the party.
Mercer county Missouri September 27 Hartley held in Princeton jail awaiting December circuit court term on first degree murder charge in death of G B Hubbird Davis City Iowa. Justice A A Alley ordered hold after hearing before more than 1000 at Baptist church. Hubbird shot when Hartley, placing chains on Hubbird car, refused to break a spring. The shooting occurred 50 feet south of the Towne. DEDICATE COURT HOUSE Wapello Iowa September 27 dedications for Lowes county courthouse held with Dan W Titer Corning gubernatorial candidate speaking.
A tropical hurricane lashed the Bahamas and moved toward Florida as Nassau faced possible devastation. Reports from Bimini and Havana noted winds around 30 to 50 miles per hour with barometers dropping, while Miami and Washington tracked the storm’s unpredictable path and ongoing warnings along the Florida east coast.
In White Plains court, September 7, the trial of Earle Francis Peacox on charges of murdering his 20 year old wife Dorothy ended for the day with the jury to decide. Defense lawyer Sidney A. Syme alleged the case was framed as the defendant appeared dejected and his wife cried. In London, Sept. 27 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald sailed for a meeting with President Hoover to discuss armament limits aboard the Berengaria, with Ambassador Dawes joining the delegation and preparations underway for a reception in the United States.
President Hoover’s plan to detain the flexible tariff principle was defended in the Senate by Senator Fess of Ohio who said Hoover is within his rights though unclear on criticizing leadership. He called the flexible clause a policy determining item and rejected claims of improper authority. Slayer Hanged at Folsom Prison for slaying a fellow convict Edgar Morrison after a quarrel over tobacco.
Yale President James Rowland Angell condemned weekend trips to girls colleges as disastrous and harmful to students. He urged curtailment and proposed requiring weekend registration in New Haven, arguing such excursions erode Yale’s social and academic spirit.
London announces an accord to resume diplomatic relations with Russia including an exchange of ambassadors. The move ends a suspension since May 1927 after Britain raided Arcos Ltd and exposed a Soviet spy network in Britain.
The Courier will be at your home before 6 30. If the carrier errs or you do not receive the paper by that time call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone the office before 9 30 p.m.
Hautre Montana Sept 27 A small monoplane flew five miles after taking off without a pilot and broke its propeller upon landing. Clarence Hendrickson student pilot started the motor, the plane darted away as he attempted to close the throttle, and he was left on the ground. The craft then returned to the airport area and landed safely with a new propeller installed.
In Montreal on September 27 a trained monkey inoculated with paralytic germs escaped from McGill University. About twenty police were ordered to pursue and kill the animal as scientists study infantile paralysis cases in the region. The creature fled towards Mount Royal, triggering a widespread manhunt through nearby driveways and hills.
Minneapolis announces the Northwest Bancorporation will raise capital stock from 75 million to 300 million. E W Decker, president, said the board approved adding 225 million and the sale of additional shares to follow. About 150 thousand new shares are expected with priority rights for current holders.
Four Russian aviators started from Moscow to New York in the Land of the Soviets. They lifted off at 9 30 a m Pacific time for the final leg to Seward Alaska after a two day delay due to a southeast gale. Their 760 mile flight faces stormy north Pacific seas.
Washington D C Sept 3A farm board member B Denham testified before the Senate agriculture committee about organizing a national cooperative marketing entity for livestock to manage surpluses and finance operations. He said growers from California to the corn belt would participate and that the board would assist in disposing of surpluses if they arise.
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