Long Career of Cannon Ends in Danville Obituary
The death of Joseph G Cannon ends the era of a famed Danville leader. Known as Uncle Joe, he built wealth in Danville and served the nation as speaker of the House across multiple terms. His funeral plans await granddaughters from San Francisco and Washington. interment in Danville cemetery.
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Uncle Joe Cannon and his fiery House era in memory
A portrait of Joseph Gurney Cannon born May 7 1886 near Guilford Indiana a Quaker raised figure famed for dynamic floor pace left handed gesturing and fierce debates. It recalls battles with Democrats and reporters his Langley flying machine anecdote and a life shaped by early toil in a store and as a county attorney.
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Uncle Joe Cannon’s Quiet Decline and Public Reverie
The long life of Joseph G. Cannon unfolds in reminiscence of cartoons and honors from Congress to Danville life in Illinois. He avoids smoking after a famous prank and recalls fame, wolves, and a “Cannon bank” of daily routines, with a church solace nearby as age brings quiet contemplation.
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Coolidge Sends Sympathy on Cannon Death via Wire
President Coolidge learned of former Speaker Joseph G Cannon's death while traveling from Kansas City to Washington and sent a telegram of sympathy to his daughter Helen Cannon. He praised Cannon as a great American with long service, courage, and strong character, noting his influence on government and his party and opponents' respect.
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Voters Across Generations Rally Behind Him in Congress Action
In a notable congressional session, officials noted that four generations of voters from numerous families across the country had cast ballots for him. The turnout underscored strong cross generational support and political momentum.
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Curator Delivers Exotic Reptile Stock for Movie Studios
Tollywood reports Lizards from deserts and pythons from jungles supply film sets. Reptile curator Altman, with 30 years study, sources or fabricates creatures from cockroaches to a 30 foot alligator to meet studio orders. He tailors rattlesnakes by adding rattles from others to fit specific counts.
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Population value study sets high figures for youths
Atlantic City reports Robert Lynm Cox, head of the state board of education, estimates the economic value of the U S population at 1.5 billion dollars. He assigns 12 year olds a value of 29 thousand, with 26 individuals at 32 thousand, 0 at 17,608, and 76 at a total liability in the analysis.
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