May Day Celebrated by Communists in Nogales
Peaceful surrender ends Mexican revolutionary activity in Nogales Sonora as federal troops take control. About 1500 Yaqui Indians who fled from Sinaloa laid down arms and surrendered to Mexican authorities. Generals Gonzales and Escobar are referenced with ongoing movements near the border.
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Poral Ariz
Axa
Juan Almazan
Ch Amatna
Antonio Medina
JG. Escobar
United States Line
Nogales
Sonora
Man
Revolutionary Army
Sinaloa
Mazatlan
Mexi
Gonzales
Naco
Patvale’ Horder
Graham 10 to Show First All Talking Picture Syncopation
Graham theatre manager Sehesta reports large talking pictures nearly complete with first all talking feature Syncopation to open next Monday starring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians. The film, from United Artists and Radio Keith Orpheum, is touted as held over for a second week at New York's Prodrome. Other titles from major studios will follow, with Talk-A-Phone upgrades and interior changes to heighten sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehesta
Graham Theatre
Hin Prodrome
New York City
United Artists Radio-Keith-Orpheum
Columbian
Pathe
Univers
Se Eta
Arizona
Hearts of Dixie
Seesta
Building trades seek higher wages strike hits St Louis
About 500 building trades workers in St Louis walked out demanding a general wage increase. Employers through the group council of the Associated Building Interests refused their demand for a higher scale, halting construction trade operations in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Buildingons
Croup Council
Associated Building Interests
Democratic Party to Open National Office in Washington
Washington May 1. The Democratic party plans a Washington headquarters to coordinate training and monitor Hoover administration activities. John J. Raskob, chairman, announced a new in charge of activities and a reformer from McAdoo and a loyal Smith ally. The party reports debt cut from 1.5 million to 0.8 million, aiming for 0.5 million in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
McAdoo
Smith
Cair
Raskob
Rateko
Wall Street
Goveror Alfred
Taskers
Shouse
Raskoh
Anennerais
Band Uniforms Arrive By Memorial Day For Washington Ensemble
Washington concert band orders a new uniform unit from Lily company Columbus Ohio and expects delivery by Memorial Day. The design moves away from heavy outfits toward lighter trousers puttees and a cape style headgear. The project, aided by the Way Down East program, faced higher costs than anticipated and will prevent another winter for the band’s apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mem Webs
Vesterday
Lily Company
Columbus
Ohio
Fay
Taylor Accepts School Position in Washington High
J A Taylor, formerly of Wayland, accepted as instructor in speech and Bible at Washington high for next year. Sup J H Poet announced Taylor is a graduate of Town Wesleyan college and previously principal of Mt Enton high for three years. He taught Rnslich and speech, and last year taught at Western University. he will replace Prof J B Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Taylor
Wayland
Washington High School
Sup J. H. Poet
Taylor
Town Wesleyan College
Mt. Enton
Atic
Western University
J. B. Case
McCleery
Case
Prohibition Funding Demand Shocks House Debate
Washington May 1 A demand that Congress appropriate 150 million dollars for prohibition enforcement was voiced in the House by Representative La Guardia New York Republican He argued rigid enforcement should prevail against any wrong law The day featured Heflin criticism of alleged attacks on free speech and peaceful assembly with senators denouncing the conduct A police incident in Brockton Massachusetts March 18 1929 was cited by Heflin as part of the attack on Catholics Two Republican votes Sackett and Robinson supported Heflin on the resolution The Senate Judiciary Committee held a fourth day of stock holdings debate on Mellon without a decision and adjourned to reconvene tomorrow The original 1925 contract between Alumina Company of America and Duke shows Mellons brother signed for the company rather than Mellon himself
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Representative Laguardia
New York
la Gardia
Ryan Paree
Heflin
Senate
Heflin Hrockton
Mass
Helin
Sackett
Kentucky
Robinson
Indiana
Mellon
Senate Judiciary
Treasury Mellon
David A. Reed
Penneylvania
Alumina Company of America
Jame B. Duke Int
R. E. Mellon
Washington Glee Clubs Compete at Iowa State Contest
This week Iowa state high school music contest schedule shows the Washington girls trio Morrison Mary Louise and Thora Warner performing Thursday afternoon at two. Clifford Reinert appears in the cornet solo Friday morning at 10 20. Washington boys glee club to sing in Class B Friday morning at 9 30 with transport arranged by auto to Town City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
Wington
Morrison
Mary Louise
Thora Warner
Clifford Reinert
Washington Boys
Glee Ely
Glee Cru
Town City
Conte
First Band Concert Program Saturday at University
Program for the first band concert of the year features titles from Columbia Phonograph Co. Kail Burton conducts selections including Overture Eilenburg alina Moon and Popular Davis Sometime. The program lists King of Spain, Semiramide Overture, Rossini Wedding of the Winds, and a by request Waltz Hall. Marek Flint Humble directs Olun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Phonograph Co
Kail Burton
Eilenburg
Alina Moon
Davis
Filml
Spain
Marek Flint Humble
Olun
Thought of Today: Every plastic Justice Epictetus note
A compact reflection on justice and perception, referencing Epictetus and the idea of plastic or adaptable notions of fairness. The fragment hints at personal meditation rather than a formal essay, inviting readers to ponder how justice can bend with circumstance.
Fortunate Path for Iowa City Music Festival Contests
Iowa City hosts the fourth annual state high school music festival at the University of Iowa with 2,841 contestants from ninety schools. The event spans Thursday to Saturday, featuring 30 events across choral, orchestral, band, and solo categories in A B and B classes. Final rounds include sixteen bands and numerous choral groups advancing through elimination contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Wai
Annual Meeting of Y on Monday
The annual meeting of the Yous s Christian association will be next Monday evening May 6 in the community building. The Y's Men sponsor a 6:10 dinner for all members. The business session will include reports on the association program and election of five directors for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yous 'S Christian Association
Mrs John Ott Dies in Los Angeles Chronicle
Mrs Mary Ott and daughter recall the death of John Ott, once of this city, previously in Pleasant and Los Angeles. The deceased, born Parker, leaves sister Nellie Parker and son Allen Parker Out. Ott’s family lived here about twenty five years, later moving to Los Angeles where he died twelve years ago. Roy Hamston and his wife run Midway cafe on East 1 Washington Street, recently taken over from Charles Welch who sold to Oswald and Johnson.
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Mary Ott
Mr How
West Chester
John Ott
Doha
Parker
Nellie L. Parker
Allen Parker
Olwain
Pleasant
Los Angels
Roy Hamston
Midway
Ostd
Johnie
East 1
Washington Street
Charles Welch
Oswald & Johnson
Dr Montanus Speaks At YS Men Session
The Y's Men's club heard Dr G A Montanus from Moody Bible Institute Chicago speak on Darrowism and crime work in Chicago. George Stewart introduced him. Harry Ramseyer led the program as the session planned the district convention and urged delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Montanus
Representeres Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Institute
Chicago
Montanus
Eorge Stewart
Harry Ramseyer
Schedule for Music Week Observance May Fifth to Eleventh
An outline of events for Music Week announced Sunday May fifth at United Presbyterian church includes a vesper service directed by Carolyn Hamilton, pupil recitals by teachers such as Mrs A Anders Miss Elsie Bratten Miss Edith Roilean and others, police fretwork, solos, and choral items, plus a midweek service in Central Park and a community singing. The schedule covers May seventh to May eleventh with recitals, a junior college play, a memory contest, and a Washington concert band performance.
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Jelock
United Presbyterian Church
Vesper Sevice
Carolyn Hamilton
Presbyterian Church
A. Anders
Elsie Bratten
Edith Roilean
Dorothy Dethotf
Helen Harvey
George Masson
HN. Schuster
Henry Shields
Sisters of Charity
Mar Wehr
Web
Bratton
O'Clok United — Presbyte Church Police
Miss Dethoft
O'stock
Velock
Central Park
Conashington
Mhle
Fulton
Frank Linney Aptorn
Methodist Church
Marshall Nidwell
Cae College
Cedar Rapids
Town
Mare Hunter
A. Anderson
Reanay
Marsielith
Ming Journal
Anna Davyon
Mra
Homer Soran
Senior class play rehearsals begin at high school
Rehearsals start for the annual senior class play to be staged Thursday and Friday May 24 and 25 under director McCleery. Eleven cast members have been tentatively selected with final assignments pending. The romantic farce Friend Hannah, set in the sixteenth century, by Paul Kester, will be presented in period costumes as a colorful entertainment following last year’s vivid Cat and the Canary production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wich
McCleery
Lin
Hannah
Paul Kester
Rains Delay Seeding of Oats Across Regions
Des Moines May 1 The weekly crops bulletin reports rainfall across Iowa last week slowed seeding of oats in South Central and northern counties with as much as 25 percent still undone. Some barley and soybeans will also be affected. Early cool, damp conditions hinder growth while corn planting prep continues. Wheat is yellowing and grasses bloom irregularly as fields stay saturated.
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I Nwa
Ch Reed
Fort Madison Delays District Contest Results
Nonarrival of examination papers from Fort Madison high school delayed the district contest results. Contestants were absent last Friday and papers were mailed. Local high school will receive and correct the submissions today before announcing winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacypers
Fort Madison High School
Fort Madison
Sons of Veterans Organizing Here in Washington
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War plan to establish a local camp in Washington with charter proceedings at Moose Hall. The event is supported by Grand Army of the Republic branches and features town department commander and staff in charge. Sons and grandsons of Civil War veterans are eligible for charter membership, with meetings set to accommodate all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans of
Washington
Grand Army of the Tepublic
Goa
Woman's Tellet
Daughters of Union
Moose Hall
Gibford
Honor Washington High School Soloists Choosen for All-State Chorus
Esther McCreedy and Don ata Steele led Washington High School solos in district and subdistrict contests and earned spots in the all state high school chorus. Parents and Supt Peet land received word this week. Dorothy Detthof from Wilcox State University of Town noted the honor. Chorus directed by the music department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther McCreedy
Donata Steele
J. HL. Peetland
Dorothy Detthof
E. Hi
Wilcox
State University of Town
Wilde
May Day Celebrations Across Moscow And Paris
Thousands of workers crowded Moscow streets despite rain, praising May Day with banners and ritual reviews. In Paris heavy police presence arrested 2,287 for extremist and foreign affiliations as protests were suppressed. Berlin reports minor clashes with one death and numerous injuries, while other cities saw scattered disturbances and police baton use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Golf Tournament Scoring and Dinner Details
Turn in scores to L A Jones of the tourney committee. Several matches have already been played. The tournament ends with a dinner Friday evening at the university. Work begins at the opening of the second summer school session in Town City on July. A five weeks course of study under H Stanley Taylor of Morlege, London, is offered for a small fee.
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L. A. Jones
Tourney Committee
Town City
H. Stanley Taylor
Morlege
London
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