Memorial Day Observance Emphasizes Duty Beyond Remembrance
Memorial Day exercises at Elks Hall under Alford John Bradford Post No 4 American Legion stress more than sentiment. R E Robertson declares honoring the dead implies Americans to defend the country, recalling Belleau Wood, St Mihiel, San Juan Hill, Manila Bay, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Sherman’s march. The address links laying flowers on graves to a greater obligation for citizens and national defenders.
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U S Fishing Boats to Be Prosecuted in Goose Harbor Case
Ottawa authorities ordered E P F Jones to prosecute four American salmon trollers seized at Goose Harbor Vancouver. The Catherine B. was put under arrest yesterday after being seized off Rose Spit. Hearing date not announced.
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Goose Harbor
Vancouver
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Rose Spit
Human Footprints In Rock to Be Saved
Medicine rock in a limestone boulder near Pierre is to be preserved by the South Dakota Historical Society after a gift of the 160 acre tract by Mrs. Agnee B. Whitlock. Native legends link the footprints to the Great Spirit and Sioux ceremonies, while some authorities speculate prehistoric origin or artificial carving. five clear human imprints remain.
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Medicine Rock
South Dakota Historical Society
Agnee B. Whitlock
2nd Division Warriors Gather in Boston for Reunion
Boston hosts the 2nd Division reunion marking five years since the Paris march. Maj. General James G. Harbord and Maj. Gen. Preston Brown are among attendees. Belleau Wood monograph by Capt. John W. Thomason Jr. announced as a feature, the third in a five part history series.
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Belleau Woods
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Belleau Wood
Preston Brown
Ageat
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Marine Corps
J. AG. Juloora Tapyersee
Star
4. A. LeJeune
U. S: Marines
Scientists depart for Alaska expedition to study ancient races
Dr Ales Hrdlicka of the Smithsonian Institute and Dr J Maly of the University of Prague depart Seattle for a scientific expedition to Alaska. They will study evidences of earlier races along the Yukon River.
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Ales Hrdjlicka
Smithsonian Institute
J. Maly
University of Prague
Germany
Alaska
Yukon River
Wall Street Turmoil Briefly Sparks Crowd at Exchange
A blaze torch incident outside the New York Exchange drew a crowd of about 200 as trading hit a frenzied peak. Meanwhile the Queen sailed for Juneau with 111 cabin and 13 steerage passengers, carrying a mix of names and travelers. Elvis Alford, recently convicted in Fairbanks for possession and concealing stolen property, received a sentence of one year and eight months at McNeil Island. Large families thrive in Porto Clytitanova with 277 families having seven plus children.
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Exchange
Seattle
Juneau
Wall Street
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Arthur Miller
N. G. Neleryday
Éon
Freeburger
E. G. Brazil
Ee Elvis Alford
Fairbanks
McNeil Island
Alaska S.S. 60 Reworks Alaska-Yukon Run Times
Alaska Steamship Co shifts sailings from Seattle to every two weeks to handle Aleutian salvage demand. Alaska and Yukon will skip cannery ports, stopping only at Ketchikan Wrangell Juneau Cordova Latouche Valdez and Seward. Alameda transfer adds Western ports in June and July with August expansion.
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Yukon
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Memorial Day blooms replace old grave markers at Arlington
At Arlington National Cemetery on May 30 loose flowers and sprays replace harps and plaques as tributes. A leading Washington florist supplies hundreds of bouquets valued around 100 dollars each, highlighting peonies roses and gladioli. Private and official cars carry floral offerings while planes fly over tree covered slopes. The Unknown Soldier tomb receives the most imposing displays and paths to Peary and Lloyd Bennett remain heavily flowered.
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Lloyd Bennett
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Havana Harbor
Younger men assume command of Memorial Day activities
Arlington honors mark the national observance as younger veterans take charge. Hosea B. Moulton, 85, opens the program after a bugler call. Senator Porter H. Dale addresses the crowd as the Marine Band and soloists perform. The Memorial Day Corporation oversees events with G A R and allied groups.
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Bull Run
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Moulton
New Hampshire
Gettysburg
Porter H. Dale
Vermont
United States Marine Band
Lucius C. Clark
D. D
American University
Foreigners Watch Spread Of American Exports
Boston May 30 Foreign opinion in Asia Europe and the British dominions notes the rising share of manufactured goods in U S exports. Trade data show 60.4 per cent of exports were manufactured in 1928 up from 35.3 per cent in 1901. Automobiles machinery and petroleum remain dominant with growing shares for other industries.
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British Dominions
American Panorama
New York ‘Trust Company
United States
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America
Iess
Juneau Honors Nation Dead in Memorial Day Observance
Juneau observed Memorial Day with perfect weather and record attendance. Veterans from Civil War Spanish-American War and World War I led a Legion parade, wreaths were placed on waters, graves were decorated, and a service in Elks Hall included readings and a keynote by R. E. Robertson. A line of march to the waterfront followed, with a monoplane dropping wreaths over Gustau Channel for fallen servicemen.
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Planders Fields
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Haj
Rede
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Herrmann
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Bond
Britain Votes In General Election Sees Trade Tariff Debate
After the May 30 poll, Conservatives and Laborites push safeguarding of industry via barriers, Liberals reprise free trade. U S Britain trade figures show a growing tariff influence and a shrinking American surplus, while Prime Minister Baldwin faces political strain over safeguarding in.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
United States
U. S
Empire Marketing Board
England
Leland
Scotland
Wales
Stanley Baldwin
Labor
Memorial Day Remarks From President Hoover In Arlington
Washington May 30 The National Capital marks Memorial Day with President Hoover delivering his second address since taking office at Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheatre. He praised the Kellogg Briand Pact and urged turning armament toward defense only, urging faith and realism in world affairs.
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National Capital
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Arlington National Cemetery
Three Traits of an Educated Person Highlighted by Henderson
L. D. Henderson, Commissioner of Education, told Juneau High School graduates that an educated person should be bank-proof, able to separate truth from propaganda, and independent in thought. He urged moral courage to think differently when needed.
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Juneau High School
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Buncombe
Burcombe
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