Two Nations Honor Ericsson with Potomac Statue Dedication
President Coolidge and Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus joined in dedicating a statue to John Ericsson near the Lincoln Memorial on the Potomac. Swedish princess unveiled the memorial as crowds sang both nations' songs and Swedes traveled by special train to the ceremony.
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Tribute to the Swedish born ironclad inventor Ericsson
President Coolidge dedicates a monument in Potomac Park near the Lincoln Memorial honoring John Ericsson who built the Monitor. The ceremony included Prince Gustav Adolph I of Sweden as the president spoke of unity beyond race and birthplace and the shared destiny of Americans and Swedes. The tribute recalls Ericsson as a patriot who crossed borders to contribute to the Union during the Civil War.
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Graves Decorated Today in London
Memorial Day services will decorate all American soldier graves in the British Isles. Wreaths will be placed in Brookwood Cemetery and Westminster Abbey by American and British representatives, honoring 437 American soldiers buried abroad.
Mellon Wedding Is Most Brilliant Capital Social Function in Years
Washington May 80 The Mellon Kirkpatick wedding drew European royalty and Washington elites to a Pan American Union reception after a Bethlehem chapel ceremony. Ailsa Mellon Bruce, daughter of a wealthy Baltimore family, married a U S foreign service officer bound for Rome.
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Poppy Flower Drive Honors Disabled Veterans
Across the nation today veterans make handmade poppies from hospital workshops to raise funds for dependents. At Hammonds Post No 3 the American Legion decorates graves of World War I fallen as the money benefits families of service members. Each flower represents three workers effort and all proceeds go to headquarter disbursement.
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Peace Reigns at Baptist Meeting in Northern Convention
Washington May 30 Peace prevailed at the Northern Baptist convention after a clash between ultra fundamentalists and modernists. Officers were elected with the middle-of-the-road faction winning. The resolutions committee report was adopted unanimously after a contest over compulsory military training. The anti narcotic program received strong support and officials were urged to enforce prohibition laws.
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Two Burn to Death After Auto Wreck in Georgia
In Aveusta near Trenton two people died when a closed car burst into flames after plunging from a road. Grady Garner of Jacksonville Florida and an unidentified woman were killed. Hr. P. Miller of Jacksonville was slightly injured. The car wheel allegedly detached on a curve. Garner was the driver. The identified woman was Mrs. Lucille Kelloway, with her sister confirming the burial details.
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Agriculture Body Again Takes Up Farm Relief Bill
Washington May relief dormant in Haugen price support bill moved to the House agriculture committee. Rep McKaughlin Nebraska urged early consideration of a modified Haugen measure while Rep Williams TT warned against more talks until the Senate acts. McLaughlin described a compromise keeping the equalization tax on silos and all major farm products, funding a $17 million loan pool to farmers, repayable at 4.5 percent. GOLF FINALS Washington golfers Voight defeats Stevenson one up in Middle Atlantic final.
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Presbyterians Launch 15 Million Pension Campaign
The Presbyterian Church in the United States announces a five year self sustaining pension plan for ministers over 65 with a 15 million dollar reserve. A four member lay committee led by Will J Anges and Andrew W Mellon outlines an endowment funded by church contributions and a ten percent minister salary levy.
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French resolution faces House vote Tuesday
Washington May reports the settlement will be taken up by the House Tuesday as leaders prepare for a final vote before adjournment. Senate prospects are uncertain but ratification by the House is anticipated. Democratic Congressman McKeown says he will oppose ratification.
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Oil Pollution Conference Gets New Advisory Chairman
Rear Admiral John Halligan chief engineer of the Navy was named chairman of an advisory committee to abolish the American delegation at the preliminary international conference on oil pollution of navigable waters. The announcement was made today at the Department.
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Debate Scheduled Outside City Sparks Atheism Clash
Charlotte officials resist a planned debate on atheism and evolution after threats from the Ku Klux Klan. The event moves to private Park Lakewood, outside city limits, with Dr. T. T. Martin of Florida and Howell English of Detroit representing opposing sides.
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Disappearance of Aimee McPherson Revives Beach Mystery
Reported missing after a May 18 beach walk the evangelist Aimee McPherson remains undiscovered as officials prepare a detailed inquiry. Miss Emma Schaeffer, her secretary, last saw McPherson enter the water while guards report trouble identifying a woman seen with her.
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Paris to Decorate Vets Graves Today
Nearly forty thousand military graves in six French cemeteries and 58 other localities will be decorated Monday by Paris Past delegates of the American Legion. Memorial services will be held at field cemeteries near Paris and at Sureness in the afternoon with Rear Admiral Roger Wells and Ambassador Herrick taking part. A service at Holy Trinity Church and St Joseph’s will precede a march to the Arc de Triomphe for wreaths on the Unknown French Soldier tomb.
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Repeal of national origin quota proposed in immigration bill
Representative Sabbath, Democrat Minnesota, introduced a bill to repeal the national origin clause. He argued the clause sets a 190 000 annual cap and would grant Great Britain sixty percent of the quota, claiming the rule is unfair to other nations.
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Sweden's Crown Prince Joins Washington Activities
Sweden's crown prince participated in a day of work, study, and sightseeing in Washington. He spoke at the John Ericsson memorial dedication with President Coolidge and conveyed greetings from the Swedish king. He also observed the Bruce-Non wedding preparations and toured local sites.
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