Edwin T Meredith Dies After Long Illness at 51
Edwin T Meredith former secretary of agriculture under Wilson died at his Des Moines home after a three month illness from high blood pressure and heart complications. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at the family residence. Meredith publisher of large farm papers and a former presidential possibility, received condolences from leaders and friends nationwide.
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Woodrow Wilson
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R. C. Page
Meredith Publishing Company
Iowa
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
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Edwin T. Meredith, Jr
Fred Bohen
Williams Gibbs McAdoo
Secret of the Treasury
Newton D. Baker
Josephus M. Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
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City Hall
Municipal Courts
White House
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Texas
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Amelia Earhart Completes Trans Atlantic Pacific Flight
Miss Amelia Earhart lands at the Wales coast after a nonstop crossing from Trepassey Newfoundland in the plane Friendship with two airmen. The narrative also notes the courage of women and reflects on Hoover and Nobile's Arctic rescue effort.
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Pacific
Amelia Earhart
Lindbergh
Wales
Trepassey New Foundland
Miss Earhart
Des Moines
Hoover Nomination Gains Quiet Bipartisan Backing
The text notes political leaders across states opposed to Hoover's nomination offering assurances that he can carry their sections. It mentions M. J. Tobin of Vinton and a return from Kansas City as part of the context.
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Hoover
Iowa
M. J. Tobin
Vinton
Kansas City
Women delegates quit Kansas City call for greater influence
Kansas City delegates and spectators left the convention convinced the event was largely masculine. They heard flattering words and advice, yet felt they had not become vital in inner councils. Senator McNary praised Hoover as sympathetic and eager to aid farmers after a long interview.
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Kansas City
Probing presidential choice amid AM Romanism debate
The piece argues AM Romanism and rebellion as campaign issues and predicts voters will judge which candidate best fits the presidency based on capable training for responsibility, noting the field and likely opponent.
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United States
Chicago taxes rise by 34 million in a single year
City officials report a 34 million dollar tax increase within one year amid discussions of fiscal policy and public expenditure. The statement references the Thompson year and critiques on the value of heated public rhetoric.
County Officers of Bankers Meet Discuss Interest
About 250 bankers attended the eighth annual state conference of Officers of County Bankers Associations at Hotel Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids. The pre convention meeting of the Iowa Bankers Association opens tomorrow with talks on service charges deposits and interest rates. Wisconsin official C F Schwenker urged 3 percent rates and cited rising bank lending costs as investment yields fall.
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Cedar Rapids
Banking of
Wisconsin
Roosevelt Room
C. W. Bachman
State Center
W. C. Devlin
Chicago
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Schwenker
Lindbergh Receives Honorary Degree at Wisconsin
Col Charles A Lindbergh, famed aviator, was awarded the honorary doctor of laws by the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He previously left the campus in 1922 after being deemed unqualified, but returned to participate in commencement events and was greeted with the Wisconsin cheer. He met with President Glenn Frank during the ceremonies.
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University of Wisconsin
Charles A. Lindbergh
Little Falls
Wisconsin
Glenn Prank
Dry League To Support Hoover
Lincoln Neb June 18 UP The Anti Saloon League plans to back Hoover in the forthcoming presidential contest and urge supporters to vote for his dry platform. organizers say prohibition will be a central issue in the campaign.
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Lincoln, Neb
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Cedar Rapids giant Stinson-Detroiter lands amid awe
Dan Hunter and Eddie Stinson piloted the giant Stinson-Detroiter monoplane The Cedar Rapids into Cedar Rapids airport at 4 45 pm drawing 10000 spectators. The craft features unique stability and a wheel control with pedals and a center stabilizer lever.
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Dan Hunter
Eddie Stinson
Stinson
Moline
Hunter
C. L. Esterdahl
Detroit
Chicago
Will Rogers Says He Endorses Hoover After Convention
In Kansas City report from June 18, Will Rogers notes Republicans swept from town after the convention and claims Hoover is immensely popular with the public. He asserts politicians opposed Hoover and predicts praise will follow. He also mentions a trip to Houston to nominate a vice presidential candidate.
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Hoover
Houston
Will
Planes In Good Will Tour Set To Reach Cedar Rapids Tomorrow
Cedar Rapids hosts part of the Iowa Good Will air tour with three local planes among twenty plus craft departing early for Des Moines. The Friday schedule includes a 9:30 am arrival, a noon luncheon, and a large public turnout expected for the event with officials coordinating timing, parking, and safety.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Iowa
Bob Camp
E. M. Pinney
E. E. Muzzy
Jim Yuill
I. T. Carruthers
Ben Lady
Walter Dunshee
Henry Ristine
C. F. Spencer
Harry Manchester
Paul Dolan
Centerville
Iowa City
Cecar Rapids
Waterloo
Tomor
Sandino Unable to Hold U S Captives, Says Official
Washington dispatch reports B Marshall New York says there are no U S captives tied to Sandino case. The La Luz mine employee notes confusion over Nicaragua affair and stresses absence of American prisoners.
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B. Marshall
New York
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Inicaragua
Nobile Party Faces Death Amid Ice Breakup
A Central News dispatch from Kings Bay reports the stranded Nobile party in extreme danger as ice breaks up near the exploration ship. Weather and shifting ice threaten the people aboard, with rescue efforts ongoing.
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Ice
London
INS
Kings Bay
Hoover Thanks West Branch For Support From Campaig n Letter
West Branch residents infer Herbert Hoover will visit his birth town during the campaign after receiving a letter from the candidate thanking local supporters. Mayor Olsen and the Hoover Farm club leader John Thompson report warm replies. The town prepares for a possible summer visit and front porch campaigning in the Midwest.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover Farm Club
John Thompson
N. P. Olsen
Hoover
Cedar Rapids
Middle West
Mollie Brown Carran
14,000 Delegates Attend Rotary Meet in Minneapolis
Registrations for the nineteenth annual Rotary International convention rose to about 14,000 as 20 special trainloads arrived. Sir Donald MacLean led a 238 member European delegation and will speak midweek. Hotels were full and organizers noted 6,000 registrations on Sunday and 8,000 more by today with five days of discussions and entertainment planned.
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Rotary International
Donald MacLean
London
Donald
Rotary
Jo Gery
Speec
Theodore Chris
Arthur H. Sapp
Hunting
Ind
the International
Mexican Birdman Reaches New York
The report notes the arrival of the Mexican Birdman in New York aboard the MITCHEL. Captain FIELD is listed with the escort, dated June 13.
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New York
Hoover May Talk To Iowa Farmers During Campaign
Secretary Hoover, the Republican nominee, discussed campaign plans with delegates returning from Kansas City. A midwestern address is planned in Iowa, with a broader stumping due later, while Hoover is not expected to resign his cabinet post immediately.
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Iowa
Washington
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Palo Alto
Middle West Farm County
Commerce Department
Bomb damages Detroit county courthouse and injures several
A powerful explosion at the Detroit county court building at 3 p.m. injures at least nine people, three seriously. The blast caused panic as occupants fled and the building was evacuated. Police and investigators cordon the area and assess the scene for further danger.
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Detroit
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Earhart Flight Lands in Wales After Transatlantic Crossing
The Friendship landed at Barryport Wales after a 21 hour approx 2000 mile flight from Trepassey New Foundland. Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon aboard reported fuel shortage forcing the landing. Ellsworth not aboard. crowd cheered as Earhart expressed fatigue and satisfaction at completing the journey.
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Amelia Earnhart
Wilmer Stultz
Louis Goredon
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London
Wales
Trepassey
New Foundland
Ireland
America
Barry Inlet
Louis Gordon
Great Britain
Llanelly
Stultz
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Bristol
Congratulatory Messages Continued on Page 5
Notices in Washington dated June 18 carry congratulatory messages continued on page 5 column 8.
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