Marquess of Lansdowne Dies in London Home
London report states the Marquess of Lansdowne former secretary of war and colonial governor general died suddenly at his son in law Osborne Beauclark's home. Separate Des Moines figures show Legate's estate at 277018 dollars and 27 cents with tax appraisals. A Friona Bank bandit raid left $3713.13 taken after forcing cash from a bank assistant cashier.
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London
India
Canada
Osborne Beauclark
Friona
Friona State
Lessie M. Osborne
Three Killed and Four Hurt in Wreck Near Omaha
A crash four miles from Omaha left three young men dead and four others injured. Victims identified as Ruben Johnson 21 Morrell 22 and Benjamin Morrell 10 of Oakland Nebraska. Roy and Elmer Bloomquist 22 twins of Oakland were in the sedan. W. Rafy of Omaha driver of the bus and Mrs. William Thomas of Gretna Nebraska sustained minor injuries.
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Omaha
Kte
Ruben Johnson
Lawrence, Morrell
Benjamin Morrell
Oakland
Neb
Roy
Elmer Bloomquist
Oakeland
W.D. Rafy
William Thomas
Grotna
Denison Native Chooses Aviation Over Jewelry Trade
Clarence Chamberlin, born in Denison and thirty three years old, left a jewelry career to pursue aviation. A World War I veteran, he trained as an aeronaut and, after graduating, left the family jewelry business to chase the sky. An airplane sighting in Danigon rekindled his aviation memories and led to his bold career switch.
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Army Fliers to Join Lindbergh Reception in Washington
Washington June 4 The war department granted permission for the army s renowned flyers to fly to Washington to take part in the Lindbergh reception. The event showcases military aviation prowess and public interest in the aviation pioneer celebration.
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Ninth District Farm Meeting Attended by Bureau Workers
The ninth district farm meeting at Oakland drew a large turnout with W. Children of Council Bluffs chairing. The gathering included Casa people County Agent Sorden Mrs Smith Ed Bent Norman Smith and Hearst among others. Speakers from Wool Growers and farm bureau addressed the group amid song and discussion of progeny.
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Council Bluffs
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Font
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Lindbergh Heads Home After France Visit
Crowds cheer as Captain Charles A. Lindbergh returns to U S shores, stepping from a French tender to the Memphis on Cherbourg harbor. He plans to publish a book about his flight and then go on air from Washington to address nationwide audiences.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Mier
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Memphis
Lindbergh
France
Atlantic
Lindy
Washington
Slim
Ar Heangedt
Washington Monument
Minnesota State Society
Train Blows Piston. Engine and Fireman Escape
North Western express between 60 and 70 mph blew four pistons near Agnew five miles west of Sterling. Engine and tender plus five cars overturned. Trotter the engineer and C. E. Wiltee the fireman, both of Chicago, escaped after staying with the engine. They were badly burned by steam. Ten cars, including George McCormick’s special car, remained on the tracks as the right of way foul line blocked for miles.
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George McCormick
Motive Department
Southern Pacific
Omaha
Montreal
Canada
Refugees Begin Rebuilding as Louisiana Flood Recedes
New Orleans report from Sune 3 notes southern Louisiana flood waters claim land while northern areas see farms reemerging. Refugees start return to salvage crops. many cannot leave camps for weeks. Farmers plan corn, bananas, peas in mud. late loans expected as delta rehabilitation progresses.
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Brother of Local Man Dies in Aptingfield Funeral
Charlea Snyder of Fourteenth and Locust left for Aptingfield Nebraska to attend the funeral of his oldest brother Henry Snyder who had lived there for about many years. He moved to the vicinity thirty years ago and was not married. He is survived by two brothers Charles of Kajelty and Ed L of Springfield Nebraska and a sister Mrs J. W. White of Springfield.
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Aptingfield
Neb
Esrvices
Henry Snyder
Wis
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Snyder
Pecagsad
Charles
Kfajelty
Ed L
Springfield
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Coolidge Called On To Lead Mississippi Flood Control
The Mississippi flood problem prompted a middle west conference resolution urging President Coolidge to appoint experts to craft a permanent control plan. The measure, backed by Sen Watson and others, seeks federal leadership and swift remedial legislation with an expert panel including engineers and geologists.
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Middle West
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Congréss
Lowing
Nicholas
Longworth
Congress
Plaan
Bennett Clark
Champ Clark
House
453 Hotel Guests Narrowly Escaped Dynamite Plot
A large Providence hotel housing 453 guests including National League of Masonic clubs members narrowly escaped demolition after a fire was fed by kerosene and gasoline and dynamite sticks near the billiard room. Police seek the device and the culprit who aimed to blow the hotel into the street.
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National League of Masonics Clubs
New York
Philadelphia
Navy parades past Commander in Chief aboard Mayflower
off Cape Henry Va June 4 the U S navy held a dress parade for President Coolidge as 98 warships from the Atlantic and Pacific fleets cruised by the presidential yacht Mayflower salutes roared and the national anthem sounded. President and Mrs Coolidge along with Navy officials watched from the Mayflower as the two fleets joined in a historic joint review.
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United States Navy
Galvin Gouridge
Cape Uleary
America
United States
Coolidge
Federal Road 32 Work Starting Near Oakland
Work on Federal Road No 82 formerly Whiteway 7 west of Oakland will begin soon under district highway engineer L. M. Martin with C. J. Chase as resident. Expected completion by December 1, the project includes Oakland to Quick grading, removal of about 100000 yards of dirt, a mile of grading west of Quick to Bassback, and construction of a new large steel bridge over Nish Wabotna south of Gakla with two spans and 40-foot approaches.
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Citizena Savings Bank
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Flea Market Triumph At Marl MeV Event Note
A terse snippet notes a four dollar event at Marl where a market measure reaches 4800 MeV in value. The fragment preserves entity mentions and hints at a science or physics context with measurement units and a location.
Presbyterians Gift Building to Legion Post for New Hall
At a church board meeting the First Presbyterian Church voted to give its old Seventh and Chestnut Street building to the Legion to move and use as a Legion hall. Plans include moving the church to a new site, possible by purchasing the Rainhaw house plot. Flag day June 14 marks a sesquicentennial observance with a big athletic carnival to raise funds for moving and equipping the hall. Notables such as Byron Turner and other athletes are slated for exhibition events at the program.
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Chestnut Streets
Park Hotel
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Batt_ Caddock
Walnut
Mayal Weir
M. B. Weir
Griswald
University of Iowa
Legion Fund
Wealthy backer joins transatlantic flight attempt
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine, backed by Levine’s Columbia Aircraft, venture from Long Island on a Bellanca monoplane heading toward Europe after a six AM start. They aim for Berlin or Rome depending on winds, with 451 gallons of fuel and 5,400 pounds total load, amid fog and Atlantic odds.
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International News Service
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Levine
Halifax
Bellanca
New Foundland
Newfoundland
Rome
Berlin
Clemence Chamberlin
Lindbergh
Chamberlin
Levine
Ilind
Columbia
Early Baseball Scores Reported In Modern League Games
In the American League Boston and St Louis led with scores around four runs as the eighth and ninth innings shaped the outcomes. The National League featured Boston beating Chicago and New York edging Cincinnati in the third to fifth innings with several key innings highlighted.
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