Ochiltree Rites Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Civil War veteran Thomas J. Ochiltree aged 90 were conducted at Union church with a large crowd. A military burial followed at Elmwood cemetery, honoring his service with the American Legion and related groups. Other news notes mention the Ladies Aid at Fairview church and Mary Hewitt's service.
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Union Church
W. J. Giffin
American Legion
Woman’s Relief Corps
E. W. Browning
L. R. Pierce
O. L. Wilson
A. Mecklenberg
Butler
Elmwood Cemetery
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Fairview Church
Emma Timmons
John Timmons
Bradshaw
James Diltz
Mary Hewitt
C. A. Brown
W. O. Yohe
W. G. Wilson
W. C. Swan
J. E. Boltz
C. A. Peterson
J. C. Green
M. S. Hutchison
Lorane Hupp
Ray Barrack
Elmer Bowser
Cedar Rapids
Elma Parys
Waukegan
Albert Whittaker
West Burlington
T. J. Ochiltree
Coolidge Third Term Question Weighed by Republican Leaders
The article discusses whether Calvin Coolidge would seek a third term in 1928. It notes leaders believed he would not nominate himself and that the choice should come from the people. It references Roosevelt's 1904 precedent and Coolidge's five and a half years in office.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Warren Harding
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Lions Club backs novel credit plan
The Lions Club endorses a credit scheme using five $10 notes until retired. It could circulate thousands of dollars in paid debts among members and the community, letting debts cycle without actual cash changing hands.
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Smith
Jones
Tribute Paid Coolidge by English Press
English papers mixed praise with criticism for Coolidge after his death. Paris outlets called him a strong president yet ignorant of Europe, while decries noted his sympathy for France and the welcome he gave Herriot. Kellogg called Coolidge a patriotic leader and noted his loyalty during and after the war.
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Petit Journal
Echo de Paris
Pertinax
Andre Geraud
Europe
France
Eve Nouvelle
Edouard Herriot
Marquis de Chambrun
French Debt Commission
United States
Ambassador Herrick
Laval
Herriot
Kellogg
Des Moines
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
California
Japanese Chinese Battle Across River
Six thousand Japanese troops held the area as fighting continued across the river. An armored train neared Chinese lines near Shanhaikwan and Chinwangtao but could not advance after a bridge was destroyed. Japanese aircraft reconnoitered north of Shanhaikwan and bombed villages with no material damage. Chinese reopened stores at Chinwangtao. American Methodist missionaries near Changli cared for wounded.
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Chinwangtao
Methodist Episcopal Mission
Changli
Capital Shaken by Death of Coolidge
Capital mourns former president Calvin Coolidge. Senate adjourns in honor. plans for funeral participation incomplete. Vice President Curtis to appoint a funeral committee. Congress to reconvene Monday. Public shows of sympathy reflect Coolidge’s long impact in Washington.
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Charter of Perpetual Union of Free People
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Watson
Indiana
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House of Representatives
Democrats Plan Federal Tax Changes Ahead of Inauguration
The article outlines Democratic tax proposals to raise 125 million from beer, 137 million from gas tax continuation, 100 million in spending cuts, and 130 million from higher income tax rates. It also details Roosevelt’s first conference with Garner and Robinson, his support for a parity plan on farm relief, and upcoming talks with Stimson on international issues.
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House
Organized Agriculture
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Senate
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Stimson
Washi
Calvin Coolidge
Hyde Park
Hudson River
Calvi Coolidge laid to rest in Vermont hills funeral set in Edwards church
Cal viln Coolidge dies alone at The Beeches in Northampton after a sudden heart attack. Funeral plans call for simple ceremonies at Edwards Congregational Church in Northampton with President Hoover attending and a motor cortege to Plymouth Vermont for interment beside his father and son.
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Calvin, Jr
Edwards Congregational Church
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Mr. Coolidge
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Northampton
Frank W. Stearns
Boston
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Albred E. Smith
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Herebert Hoover
Washington
New York
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Coolidge
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Holyoke
Clifford Lyman
Jonathan Edwards Congregational Church
Thomas J. Hammond
Superior Court
John C. Hammond
Walter L. Stevens
R. W. Hemenway
Homer C. Bliss
John H. Trumbull
Connecticut
Charles E. Andrews
Beeches
National Guard
Many Tales Relate on Coolidge Humor in Column
A continued feature describes humorous anecdotes about President Coolidge, noting economical wording and light political tone. The piece surveys several tales, highlighting wit, brevity, and public reception in a period-press style.
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