Lindbergh Delays Channel Flight as Memph is Set to Carry Him
Captain Charles A Lindbergh postponed his English channel crossing awaiting favorable weather. The Memphis light cruiser will depart Cherbourg and, weather permitting, reach Washington by Saturday June 11. He was awarded Spain's Plus Ultra Gold Medal for the Atlantic flight. B F Mahoney plans a second trans ocean ship to lure Lindbergh into another solo flight.
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Three Die as German Storm Ravages Lingen Area
An exchange dispatch from Berlin reports three people killed and 25 injured as a cyclone wrecks 200 houses in Lingen Germany. Crops and livestock also suffer extensive damage.
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Sheffield endorses U S Mexican policy as he departs
Mexico City June 2 United States Ambassador Sheffield formally announced his departure for the United States and rejected reports of resignation. He said he has not resigned and will continue to carry out the policies of President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg.
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Road bonds pass in Woodbury County election
Voters approved a 700000 dollar road bond issue for Woodbury county to finance 1927 highway improvements. Early returns: 2001 yes to 548 no with rural precincts pending. Planned work includes paving and bridging on routes 141 140 and 30 from Moville to the Plymouth county line and between Oto and Smithland.
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Smithland
Mrs. James Redd Dies After Illness in Washington
Mrs. James Redd died at her home this morning after an eight month illness of tuberculosis. Funeral services are set for Friday at two at the A M E church with Rev. P A Jackson officiating. Eliza Jane Moore born December 9 1842 in La Grange Tenn arrived in Washington in 1865 and married James Redd in 1886. She leaves a husband a brother and sister and two deceased daughters Marie and Elizabeth. She was active in the A M E church and federation of colored women’s clubs.
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Twenty Die in Dutch Cyclone Hits Gelderland Province
A cyclone swept Gelderland last night killing twenty people and injuring about two hundred. Neede and Groenlo suffered the worst damage as rescue teams and officials assess the devastation. Mrs. M. P. Miller has returned from Chicago after winter with relatives.
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Flood Control Conference Urges Federal Action
Chicago June 2 The great flood control conference called by Mayor William Hale Thompson opened with a push to mold public opinion for government led flood control. Senator Pat Harrison urged immediate federal action while noting engineers will assess the Mississippi watershed for needed legislation. Delegates from 27 Mississippi basin states attended with U S senators congressmen and civic leaders present.
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Mothers and Daughters Banquet in Chester
West Chester June 1 announcement for a mothers and daughters banquet at the West Chester Baptist church on Friday evening June 3 at 6 30. Mrs Winnie Palmer will give the principal address recounting her trip abroad and showing souvenirs. All mothers and daughters invited with plates at 35 cents.
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Carnival to Visit Washington Under Legion Auspices
Wolfe Amusement company scheduled for Washington the week of June 27 under American Legion Leon Beatty post auspices. Jay Brown announces definite arrangements with the Legion contract made weeks ago. date now fixed.
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Y's Men Set Monthly Meetings Through Summer
At a recent Y's Men's club meeting held yesterday evening the group voted to meet only once a month during the three summer months. Sessions will be on June 14 July 12 and August 19 with regular weekly meetings resuming in September. Reports from the Ottumwa state convention were read.
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Future Thrill Stakes North Pole Submarine Feat
A vivid, error-filled note from the Syracuse Herald hints at a race to become the first to dive beneath the North Pole via submarine. The fragmentary text focuses on a polar challenge and a pioneering effort.
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Syracuse Herald
Corn Prices Jump on Chicago Board of Trade Amid Strong Start
The corn market opened higher on the Chicago board of trade with July at 1.05 14 and September at 1.05, marking a 2 cent rise to the top in over two years. Reports say unfavorable growing conditions in major corn districts like Iowa limit plantings and slow germination amid heavy rains.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Towa
Storms Cause Widespread Property Damage Across Southwest States
Hail and winds battered Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Arkansas with hail storms and electrical storms. In Oklahoma City hail wind and power disruptions caused property and crop damage. A half inch rain fell at Cushing and residents near Stroud hid in storm cellars to escape a near tornado. Telegraph lines were disrupted and windows broken across the region.
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Governor Hammill To Speak At Louisa County Picnic
Governor Hammill will address the annual Louisa county farm bureau picnic at Columbus Junction on July 15, organized in cooperation with Columbus Junction business men. A six member committee, three farm bureau directors and three businessmen, is planning the day’s program.
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Nine Lives Lost in Kentucky Storm
Severe cloudburst in the Rig Sandy Valley southeastern Kentucky caused nine deaths and major property damage. Rain swollen streams washed out hovels and railroad tracks. waters rose to the highest level in forty years leaving extensive destruction in Paintsville area.
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Road Improvement Vote Planned After Ainsworth Meeting
Ainsworth residents and neighboring towns convened to discuss the proposed road program to be funded by a June 5 special election. Speakers outlined why Highway No 2 was chosen, assured completion of work, and addressed concerns about a possible millage tax, noting funding would come from gasoline taxes and federal aid rather than new property taxes.
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Washington County Road Program Resolution Adopted
The Washington County Board of Supervisors resolves to place a special election on hard surfacing and bond funding for a million dollars to support a detailed road program. The plan covers grading draining and bridging of routes No. 161 No. 1 and No. 2 with new bridges near Riverside Crawfordsville and Wellman.
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Friendly Meeting Favors Accelerated Red Ball Road Improvements
Last evening’s gathering was entirely friendly with no bitterness. Eastern county citizens learned they could access information and support speeding up the Red Ball highway project, a key state route slated for early improvements. Residents believe bond funds will enable faster completion than the current plan.
The Greater and Lesser in a Women's Shoe Store
A Vancouver Star quip notes the paradox of size and scope in retail shoes. It jokes that the saying about lesser containing greater overlooks the realities of women’s footwear shops.
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