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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
3
President Coolidge speaks in Washington urging liberal response to the Disabled American Veterans appeal during the annual forget-me-not observance. He ties religion to reform and notes a memorial unveiling for Francis Asbury. Meanwhile, missions recovery, Navy budget talks, and oil field claims appear in brief items.
A wide range of current events unfolds from Navy airship milestones to international tensions. The Zeppellin expedition completes a transatlantic non stop voyage to Lakehurst amid postwar reparations, while conflicts in Shanghai and Mosul loom. Domestic politics, notable deaths, and ongoing economic and military concerns fill the page, with leaders and institutions in focus.
A historical call urges citizens to vote on November 4, framing suffrage as a privilege and civic duty granted by the United States. The message quotes Lincoln and emphasizes patriotic responsibility to preserve government by the people.
Washington delegates advocate America aiding world dispute settlement and promoting a peaceful, patriotic standard. Coolidge defends restrictive immigration to protect current residents while welcoming newcomers, stressing duty to those already here and honoring immigrant contributions during wartime.
The Sacramen to and Paompatgo gunboats of the South China patrol were ordered to Canton after fighting between Sumatran troops and merchant volunteers. Two Americans were wounded as looting and disturbances spread, with reports of fires and foreign residences disturbed. Canton authorities warned the situation was critical amid continued gunfire from housetops.
In San Diego California a midair collision at 1800 feet above Coronado killed two Navy airmen from the Vega and the naval air station. Enaign Merritt J. Finders, 24, and Robert H. Kerr, aviation chief machinist's mate, died. Gunner William Cole parachuted after his Vought winged escape, suffering shock but uninjured otherwise. Kerr dived from a cloud hole. Cole, faster than 115 mph, did not see Kerr until the crash.
Secretary Wilbur announced in Washington that the ZR-3 airship will be rechristened Los Angeles when possession passes to the government. He described the ship as a symbol of peace and friendship between its builders owners and other nations. The luncheon audience included Dr Hugo Eckener and executive officers, with President Coolidge noting telegram congratulations on ZR-3's Lakehurst arrival.
Central government warships attacked Huluto port, partially destroying fortifications. Port is held by Gen. Chang Tao Ln.
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