Memorial Day Observance in Arlington and Washington
President Harding will deliver the Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery as ceremonies honor American soldiers and sailors. A prelude parade reviews veterans from Grand Army of the Republic, Spanish American War groups, and service organizations, with wreaths and flags decorating graves in Europe as Paris reports honors.
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Man Kills Woman and Shoots Self in Champlin Farm
In Champlin near Minneapolis on May 29, Walter Bless, 33, a farmer, killed Mrs. Mattie Wetzel, 48, with a gun then fatally shot himself. He survived with critical injuries and relatives cite jealousy as the motive. The incident occurred at the Wetzel family farm. Also, Chicago reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch plans a U S visit around November 6, per Knights of Columbus official.
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Refuge on American Cruiser Amid Vladiostok Crisis
Reports state several former government members have fled to a U S cruiser as the Vladiostok turmoil persists with dangerous conditions continuing. The advices describe the ongoing danger prompting asylum measures aboard the foreign vessel.
Armed Troops in Control In Vladivostok
Vladivostok remains unsettled after Thursday seizure by anti Bolshevik forces led by former General Kappell. A half hour clash occurred yesterday morning before Japanese troops disarmed the combatants at noon, with 20 total casualties reported. Some ex government figures sought refuge on an American cruiser, while M Antanof and the Chita government’s representative fled to Japanese HQ. The new government head warned he would disarm and fight if Japanese action continued.
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Marine Engineers Reject Wage Cut in San Francisco Vote
San Francisco members of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association voted to reject the Shipping Board's wage-cut proposals to settle the maritime strike. Secretary J. J. Leary said the vote was practically unanimous. In Portland, Oregon, another vote accepted a 15 percent pay cut and players to return to work, per an official announcement.
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France Joins America in Memorial Day Observances
France with American and allied troops honored Memorial Day through ceremonies at the Arc de Triomphe and in churches across the country. Ambassador Hugh C. Wallace laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and spoke of liberty and shared sacrifice, reflecting Franco American kinship in memory of World War I dead.
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Dillon ranch handClay of Dillon shoots self in Butte hospital
John Clay a 59 year old ranch hand from Dillon shot himself in his room at Murray hospital yesterday afternoon. He fired three bullets with one touching the brain another through the left lung and heart and the third through the upper abdomen. He lingered about half an hour before dying. Despondency over health is given as motive. He fired on the cot with a Colt revolver as nurses and doctors rushed to help.
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Baby dies as auto crash injures eleven in Minnesota
Anoka Minnesota May 29 a thirteenth occupant escaped injury when two cars collided near here. The Lang family of St. Cloud had the fatality with a ten month old son killed and Mrs. Joseph Lang severely hurt with a fractured skull. Michael Lang and Mrs Lang were hospitalized in St. Cloud while Gordon Williams 8 was uninjured.
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Onward to Freedom or the Grave Irish Motto
Commandant Fleming of the Irish republic army, now in Butte, declares voluntary prohibition in his force to curb spies in Ireland. He estimates 15,000 spies and emphasizes a need for restraint and discretion in the Irish struggle for recognition and independence.
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Daredevil stunt injures sixteen spectators at fair park
Milwaukee May 29 Sixteen spectators were injured when an airplane crashed into crowded box seats during a stunt flight at the state fair park. Daredevil Al Wilson was to transfer from a racing car driven by Louis Disbrow to a Dallas M. Speers operated airplane. A ladder rung snagged an exhaust pipe, the car crashed into the fence, the plane overturned and fell into the box seats. None of the three main performers was seriously hurt.
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Fatal collision on excursion trains in New Jersey
New York May 28. A Pennsylvania railroad official said two persons were killed and eight injured when an excursion train from Atlantic City collided with a local passenger train near Burlington New Jersey.
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Oil Fire Destroys Val Time Property in Butler
A large fire in Butler, Pennsylvania, caused by oil and other Val Time Oil Company property, burned a specially constructed chemical shipment from Pittsburgh today. The estimated loss is 400000 dollars.
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Imprisonment Sought for German Officer Over Cruelties
Leipzig May 28 The state prosecutor demanded 45 months ordinary imprisonment for Captain Mueller the second German officer to be tried for war conduct at the La Le-Martel prison camp in the Aisne area France His counsel urged six months confinement in a fortress as sufficient punishment The sentence will be pronounced Monday.
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Worst aviation disaster in U. S. history near Indian Head
Seven men died when an Army Curtiss-Eagle ambulance plane failed in a violent wind and storm near Indian Head Maryland. Five soldiers and two civilians perished as the craft broke apart after takeoff from Langley Field. Pilot Lieutenant Amen and others were among the victims.
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Iowa
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English Troops Advance to Clear Silesia With Allied Help
May 39 Opplen Silesia English and allied forces plan a rapid advance across Silesia to expel Polish forces. Major Von Moltke orders no offensive until arrivals of forces from Black Watch and others. Army positions indicate English, Italian, and French troops will occupy towns while not engaging in street fighting if resisted.
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Kattowits
Salzburg votes to unite with Germany in plebiscite
In Salzburg Austria on May 29 a plebiscite showed overwhelming support for fusion with Germany. With about 80 percent of returns tallied, only a small number voted against. Reports from Berne Switzerland note 85 towns and villages favored the merger, with costs estimated at 62,500 versus 1,000 opposed.
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Indian War Ends in Southern Utah After Quiet Night
Monticello Utah May 33 Southern Utahs newest Indian war has ended Renegade Utes who had been stealing and killing in Sam Juan county are encamped in Allen county but show no warlike tendencies Tonight after a 24 hour period of extreme quiet all members of posses are returning to their homes MinneapOLIS Pioneer Dies Jerusa Welles 38 widow of T Welles first mayor of St Anthony now Minneapolis died at her home She was born in Connecticut and came to St Anthony 88 years ago with her husband who engaged in the lumber business Glaughters survive
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St Anthony
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Elks Show to Be Repeated Wednesday Night
A large crowd unable to attend the Elks minstrel at Broadway theater will get a second performance next Wednesday. The first show sold out, with many turned away. proceeds will aid the unemployed as community support pledges grow.
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