Memorial Day Observance Plans in Washington Park
Memorial day events in Washington will begin at nine in Central Park with a rain plan for the YMCA building. Clayton Neiswanger leads a broad coalition of military and patriotic groups as the day combines flag ceremonies, a school parade, and graveside remembrances at Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries.
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Washington
Central Park
Clayton Neiswanger
Elm Grove
Woodlawn
P. L. Etter
Charles A. Dewey
Lee Holland
Gett
D. J. Palmer
I. G. Whitepost
United Spanish War Veterans
Dale Atkinson
American Legion
Ida Hayes
Mes Della Neal
Women’s Auxiliary
Mere Lucy Lane
Legion Ausiliary
R. G. Cherry
A. R
Charles Speer
Daughters of Veterans
Neiswanger
Neiswancer
Publc
Col. Co. J Wilson
Jay O. Brown
Charles A. Barrett
John W. Applegate
E. D. Morrison
Hugh H. McCleery
P. J Crail
Preston Wolfe
Arthur Good
River traffic on Mississippi from 1926 tops 1884 peak
St. Louis estimates show freight on the Mississippi greatly higher in 1926 than the 1884 era with barges to Memphis and New Orleans carrying bulk wheat for export and upstream cargoes including sugar ore coffee from Brazil and burlap for India.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi River
Brazil
India
Rice's contract received today for Washington athletics
Harry H. Rice, a Washington native and State University of Iowa graduate, signed to coach athletics and physical training next year. He will replace J A McKinstry, who declines reappointment, and will manage contests and schedules and assist with classes from the junior college. Rice is praised for his athletic record at Washington High and the university, facing a tough fall with a green football line. Additional faculty contracts for next year were announced, including Edna White as assistant principal.
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Harry H. Rice
Washington High
Board of Education
Iowa City
J. A. McKinstry
Rice
Mr. McKinstry
McKinstry
Washington
Hod” Rice
Belle Rice
State University of Iowa
Burton Ingwerson
Washington High School
Southeastern Iowa
University
J. H. Peet
Edna White
Webster
Iowa
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Censorship Tightened in Mexico City Amid Train Attack Fallout
Across Mexico, officials impose censorship on telegraph and cable messages except government and diplomatic ones as outrages from rebel bands escalate. Arch bishop Leopoldo Ruiz rejects church blame for the Labarea train attack, while President Calles accuses the church and three priests of involvement. Sixty bodies reach Mexico City with reports of forty more deaths as rebels torch wooden coaches and fire at escaping passengers.
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Mexico City
Western Union Telegraph Company
Leopoldo Ruiz
Michoacan
Labarea
Calles
Alvarez
State-wide Lottery Ring Exposed in Iowa Raids
Des Moines reports a state wide lottery ring centered in Davenport was busted by justice agents aided by Scott county Sheriff Martin. Thousands of tickets and a specialized sewing machine were seized at Greyland Printing Company and at John C. Bergmann residence. The scheme known as the weather paid 60 cents per ticket with Cedar Rapids winner collecting 75 dollars on two occasions. A warrant is out for the ring leader who fled Davenport. Risden warns gambling devices must stop and violators will be prosecuted.
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Des Moines
Department of Justice
Davenport
Iowa
Greyland Printing Company
George Atkins
A. E. Nugent
Martin
Scott County
John C. Bergmann
James C. Risden
Risden
Cedar Rapids
Frost Damages Fruits and Gardens Across Iowa
Des Moines reports frost after a week of rain and light snow in Iowa. Temperatures fell 15 degrees from a high of 45, freezing or near freezing across nearly all regions. Clearing skies and earlier thawing were forecast to bring rising temperatures later.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Mussolini unveils Carta Del Lavoro industrial plan
Rome April 22 Premier Mussolini presented the Carte Del Lavoro to the Fascist grand council. The plan sets thirty points to harmonize capital and labor under state supremacy, with private enterprise favored and state intervention only when needed. It mandates worker rest, safety laws, and insurance, aiming to align production with national interests.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Grand Council
Italy
Carta del Laboro
Carta del Lavoro
Alleged Leader of Bandit Gang Held at Hutchinson Kansas
Seb Collins, alleged gang leader in three states, was arrested in Hutchinson Kansas. Police recovered $5000 believed seized from bank holdups. Collins reportedly led robberies in Manitou Colorado Superior Nebraska and Ellsworth Kansas. He allegedly disarmed during a mock raid and then fought officers to escape.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Hutchinson
Kans
Seb Collins
Collins
Manitou
Colo
Superior
Neb
Ellsworth
Kan
Fay F. Brown
Colling
Great War Headlines From 1917
London reports the hospital ship Lamufranc sunk with 245 British and 167 German wounded aboard, 15 lives lost. The Kaiser proclaims the Prince Alene offensive has clearly failed as public letters echo war weariness.
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London
Prence Alene
English Department at Local High School Hires Veteran Teacher
The high school's English department announces the hiring of a veteran teacher with several years of classroom experience. She has prior teaching roles and brings a strong literature and composition background to the program.
Mississippi Floods Growing Worse In Mississippi Delta
Floodwaters from Stopps Landing threaten Greenville and surrounding towns as the Mississippi River rises. Loyal relief is urged as 100000 more people are at risk and refugees crowd camps across Arkansas and Tennessee.
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Mississippi
President Coolidge Seeks Relief Fund for Flood Victims
President Coolidge urged national contributions to aid Mississippi river flood victims and announced a special committee to work with the Red Cross. The panel includes Treasury Secretary Mellon and other cabinet members to provide medical help and supplies as floods devastate Arkansas, Missouri, and neighboring areas with thousands displaced.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
American National Red Cross
Mr. Coolidge
Red Cross
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
War
Davis
Secretary of Navy
Wilbur
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Arkansas river swells as backwater floods Beardstown area
In Arkansas the Arkansas River swells due to Mississippi backwater threatening Beardstown and nearby towns. Half the town of Beardstown is underwater as floodwaters rise steadily. Breaks at New Madrid and Corona Missouri release water into the St. Francis basin, with workers concentrating their efforts.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi River
Stopps Landing
Miss
Greenville
Cairo
Ohio
Mississippi
Arkansas
Vine Bluff
Pendleton
Washington high school track team aims for meets despite rain
Coach J A McKinstry tentatively entered a Cedar Falls trip and a possible dual meet after rail fare funds fell short. No schedule announced yet, but several weekly meets are planned. Athletes show steady improvement in pole vault, hurdles, high jump, and broad jump amid damp conditions.
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Washington High School
Cedar Falls
J. A. McKinstry
Lloyd Tucker
Weaver
Morrison
Wolf Floral expands to six greenhouses and larger capacity
The Wolf Floral company south of the county hospital has added several greenhouses and expanded its plant capacity. Six glass houses now form a large greenhouse complex with about 20 000 square feet of glass. The nursery stock purchased a year ago supports nearly any customer order, and the firm is growing into one of the region’s leading flower centers.
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Wolf Floral Company
Wolf Company
Lexington couple welcomes daughter amid wet weather
Mr and Mrs Don Huber of the Lexington community northwest of town announce the birth of a daughter this Tuesday. Mrs Huber is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Keck of Washington, with weather continuing to hinder proceedings.
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Don Huber
Lexington
Town
Horn
Huber
C. M. Keck
Washington
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Lee A. Holland
Woman's Relief Corps
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H. B Knight
A. FE. Atchison
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University of Nebraska
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Centerville High School
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