Six Bishops Overed Out by Calles
Mexico City reports say six bishops and two archbishops were put aboard a Laredo train for deportation amid government charges that priests led the Labarea train attack killing sixty to one hundred. Catholic leaders deny involvement and say no proof exists of church-led revolutionary activity.
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Calles
Labarea
Laredo
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Ruiz Y Flores
Mora del Rio
Orango
Valdespino
Anaya
Echevedria
de la
Coolidge May Consider Okohoji Mansion for Summer White House
Des Moines report says a Coolidge personal representative may visit Lake Okohoji to evaluate Fleete mansion as a possible summer White House. Senator Charles A. Rawson, back from Washington, cites a presidential interest in spending vacations in the Midwest and notes a party of about 130 people would accompany the president. Other Midwest states compete for the honor, with Iowa hosting visitors from Columbus Junction and Havre as supporting mentions.
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Des Moines
Coolidge
Towa
Fleete Mansion
Lake Okohoji
White House
Charles A. Rawson
Washington
Rawson
Iowa
Middle West
Midwest
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Great War Ten Years Ago: British Capture Two Villages near Arras
The report notes British forces capturing two villages during an eight mile front attack near Arras ten years ago in World War I context.
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Arras
May Have Election on Paving Bonds in Story County Soon
Ames Iowa April 23 Sam Steigerwalt county engineer announced he will recommend to the county board of supervisors at a meeting next week that an early election be held in Story county to vote 1 500 000 bonds for paying Lincoln and Jefferson highways across the country The distance is 44 miles and he estimates three years will be required to complete the work Both highways are graveled but have been almost impassable all spring Petitions may be circulated to learn the sentiment of voters.
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Ames
Sam Steigerwalt
County Board of Supervisors
Story County
Lincoln
Jefferson
Federated Club Women schedule annual Washington county conference
Mrs Lola C Coffey county chairman outlines the Kalona Christian church program for the Federated Club Women of Washington county conference on Tuesday April 26 Two sessions begin at nine o clock morning and 1 30 p m with a luncheon at noon The program features club reports music talks poetry and a debate on local and national subjects with participation from Wellman Kalona Washington Ainsworth and others Mrs Coffey will preside and Mrs W S McIntosh will serve as secretary and treasurer with on time attendance urged across all clubs.
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Lola C. Coffey
Wellman
Federated Club Women
Washington County
Kalona
Christian Church
Washington
Will O'Loughlin
Elmer
Yoder
Sorosis Club
Ainsworth
Alpha Club
Kolah Club
Coffey
Explosion at Briggs plant kills dozens in Detroit fire
Reports to President French say no workers trapped in the Briggs manufacturing auto body plant after a fourth floor explosion and blaze. Loss estimated around 2.5 million dollars with up to 50 feared dead and many injured.
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Detroit
Mich
John H. French
Briggs Manufacturing Company
United Press
Michignan
Briggs Manufacturing
Literary revolt reported in Russia amid theater crackdowns
In Moscow protests by workers target revolutionary literature and drama. Meetings condemn Communist propaganda in theatres and the new generation of writers under Bolshevik influence. Critics dislike extreme simplification of language and invented local terms.
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Moscow
Russia
Workers of
Meeting rules restrict program time and votes
The text notes a program has a time limit to fit as many women as possible and a three minute grace. It states offerings must be condensed to fit the time limit plus grace and that meetings will elect a county chairman. Only regular accredited delegates may vote.
Lawsuit Filed Over Taxi Accident in Iowa City
Mrs. Ella Fry sues Checker Cab Company for 20000 damages claiming injuries from a taxi crash in Iowa City. She alleges recklessness by the driver on a city road caused a vertebra injury chest damage and a broken right foot with hospital bills of 136 and temporary paralysis.
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Iowa City
Ella Fry
Checker Cab Company
Fry
Checker
Counties to Vote Paying This Year in Iowa
A movement to issue county bonds to pave roads in Iowa gains momentum aided by a state control bill shifting interest and retirement payments to the state. More than a dozen counties plan elections in May, seeking to fix mudbound highways that hinder traffic and travel.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Good Roads Association
Expelled bishops arrive at border crossing
Six Catholic church prelates expelled from Mexico reach Nuevo Laredo at 9 a m and are detained awaiting arrangements to cross into Laredo Texas Mexican authorities tighten border watches as demonstrators reportedly seek entry. arrivals include Arch bishop Mora Del Rio and Bishops Or ango Val Despino Anaya Echeverria and Ruiz Y Flores.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mex
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Mora del Rio
Orango Val Despino
Anaya, Echeverria
Ruiz Y Flores
Deweys Return After Chicago Izaak Walton League Trip
Mr and Mrs Claire Dewey arrived home this afternoon from a three weeks visit in Chicago where they attended the Izaak Walton League convention. They report the Town roads have dried after the last week of wet weather.
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Claire Dewey
Chicago
Flood Waters Drift Inland as Levees Break Again
The Mississippi flood worsens driving 75,000 to 150,000 homeless across Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee. Crevasses and levee breaks flood large cotton land while rescue boats and aid planes race to reach stranded victims and cities like Vicksburg and Greenville.
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United Press
Ilinois
Tennessee
Missouri
Kentucky
Louisiana
United States Public Health Service
Illinois
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
George Schoenberger
Mississippi Delta
Greenville
Miss
Vicksburg
Hughes
Avx
Knowlton
Ark
Helena
Washington Citizens Urged To Help Raise Five Million Fund
Rev J Reade McCrory president of the Washington county Red Cross chapter announces a special appeal for flood relief funds in response to a telegram from district headquarters. Led by President Coolidge the national Red Cross seeks 5 million dollars for refugees driven from homes by south floods with navy treasury and commerce aid. At least 75000 homeless today officials warn conditions could worsen and urge immediate donations through local Washington banks.
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J. Reade McCrory
Washington County
Red Cross
Coolidge
National Red Cross Society
Navy
War, Treasury
Commercce
Washington
National Relief Machine Created in Emergency by Coolidge Today
Washington dispatch reports a relief machine led by a dictatorial appointee to aid Mississippi valley flood victims. Henry M. Baker holds powers to commandeer boats and supplies, with Memphis as HQ, and authority to appoint liaison officers from military and health agencies.
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National Relief
Coolidge
Washington
Mississippi Valley
President Coolidge
Red Cross
Henry M. Baker
Baker
Memphis
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Public Health
Davis
Secretary of
Wilbur
Commerce
Hoover
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
Vielief
Frost Destroys Early Cherry Blossoms in Iowa
Frost severely damaged fruit in Iowa with temperatures around 24 degrees. Most outdoor cherry blossoms likely killed, while berries were less affected as they had not fully blossomed. Some garden crops suffered, yet overall losses should not be heavy except for early fruit. Sunshine and warmer weather are expected to follow after a cool spell.
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Iowa
Red Cross Leaders Attend War Relief Fund Drive
Red Cross officials plan an enlarged organization of Red Cross activities with General Jadwin and acting Chairman Feisler accompanying. Federal funds for food relief are unavailable and a $5,000,000 Red Cross fund is being raised under a Hoover led committee.
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Red Cross
Jadwin
Army Engineers
Feisler
Hoover
British Sailors Use Bayonets in Wuhu Raid
British sailors at Wuhu bayoneted a group of coolies during an attempted raid on a British merchant hulk. A few coolies were wounded as large fires burned in Pu Kow from nationalist artillery fire from across the river at Man King. Northern Chinese soldiers hold Pu Kow as artillery exchanges continue for days.
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London
Wuhu
Hongkong
Pukow
Manking
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