Farmers plan huge farmer invasion at Republican convention
Concrete plans to house an anticipated army of 100000 farmers at the Republican national convention moved forward in Kansas City. A tent city in Electric Park is to be set up, as farm leaders promise to pressure the party on farm relief issues. The movement is organized across 14 Midwest states with leaders from Ohio to Montana backing Gov. McMullen of Nebraska’s proposal.
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Kansas City
Conrad H. Mann
Electric Park
Mann
Chicago
Middle West
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
Ohio
Montana
Tobin
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Charles Curtis
James F. Watson
Indiana
Lowden
M. J. Tobin
Lowdon
Iowa
Des Moines
Upp
Corn Belt Committee
Coolisle
Milo Reno
The
Own Farmer’s Union
W William Hirth
Columbia
Hirth
Hoover Opposes Expensive Presidential Campaign
Secretary of Commerce Hoover told the Senate campaign investigating committee he would not countenance large expenditures by friends to secure Presidential delegates. Georgia Republican National Committeeman Benjamin J. Davis testified he got $2200 in cash in Washington early in the year from Rush Holland, a former U S Attorney General aide and Hoover worker.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Benjamin J. Davis
Georgia
Rush Holland
U. S Attorney
Paving Gang Members Fined for Intoxication
Justice of the Peace W E Barber fined Frank Rogers of Omaha a paving gang member at West Chester fifteen dollars and costs for intoxication. This morning he fined Jason Thrimstead also of the paving outfit twenty five dollars and costs on the same charge.
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W. E. Barber
Frank Rogers
Omaha
West Chester
Jason 13Rimstead
Paving Outfit
Memorial service honors Iowa Civil War nurse
At Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon a basket of flowers was placed on the pulpit by Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller, president of the Woman's Relief Corps, in memory of Mrs. Georgia Wade McClelland an Iowan nurse who served in the Civil War and died last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Schmoeller
Woman's Relief Corps
Georgia Wade McClelland
Toledo Police Seek Killer of Seven-Year-Old Dorothy Selangowski
Toledo police mobilize to find the attacker who abducted and killed seven year old Dorothy Selangowski. Details say she was beaten and mutilated, with bruises and head injuries, last seen near her father's home and found near a bloodstained sedan.
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Toledo
Ledo
Little In Black
Dorothy Selangowski
Frher
Rila
Ted
Dorothy
Stella
Leona
Scelangowski
President Signs Tax Reducing Bill
President Coolidge signed a tax reduction bill totaling about 222 million dollars for next year. It cuts the corporate income tax to 12 percent, repeals motor car sales tax, raises theatre admission exemptions, and reshapes several credits and exemptions with various revenue losses. The measure is a compromise between House and Senate plans, and autos cannot be sold with the old 3 percent tax after 8 a.m. signing.
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Washington
Coolidge
House
Senate
Treasury
United States Chamber of Commerce
Mellon
Chamber
Administration
Memorial Day Broadcasts and Performances Across Networks
United Press notes list include Indianapolis speedway memorial day races, Royal Grenadiers band from Toronto, a WNYC symphonic concert in Central Park, Gettysburg memorial day exercises with a speech by President Coolidge, and an opera airing on WEAF. Local social item mentions Mr. and Mrs. O Herring visiting Belle Plaine.
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United Press
National Broadcasting Network
Indianapolis Speedway
WGR Buffalo
Royal Grenadiers Band
Toronto
WNYC
New York
Central Park
WJZ
Gettysburg
Coolidge
WEAF
More Hogs in Germany Amid Population Figures
The German hog population stands at 22,880,000 head in 1926 with the previous year credited at about 3,600,000 hogs less. The figures reflect continued livestock strength in the region.
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Germany
Memorial Day Observance Plans For Washington
Mayor John W Appelgate urges bells to ring at noon and a minute of silent tribute prompted by Mrs Sadie Hollinger state WRC president Washington will honor dead veterans with a nine o clock central park service led by Richard McCleery a parade to Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries at ten marching bands and a 11 30 program at the Y M C A unveiling a tablet to General John A Logan by the Women’s Relief Corps with decorations by local patriotic groups
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John W. Appelgate
Sadie Hollinger
Women’s Relief Corps
Washington
Washington County
Nine O’lock
Central Park
Richard MccCleery
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
R. L. Livingston
W. H. Parker
Bethel Church
Richard McCleery
Court House
White Way
Washington Street
Woodlawn Cemetery
Marion Avenue
Legion Color Guard
113Th Cavalry
Washington Band
Elm Grove Cemetery
W. R
Women's Relief Corps
Y. Mc. A
John A. Logan
D. A. R. to Unveil Kendall Marker at Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington chapter D A R Regent announces bronze marker unveiling for Ann Gibson Kendall daughter of an American Revolution soldier at 3 30 p m in Woodlawn Cemetery. Program includes singing invocation family history unveiling talks by local and state D A R members and invited public groups invited.
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R. G. Cherry
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ann Gibson Kendall
Woodlawn
Carolyn Hamilton
A. A. Vinz
Ida K. Simonds
Onawa
Iowa
Schuyler W. Livingston
W. H. Hamilton
Iowa Society
Sigourney
Thepublic
First Memorial Day Order Issued by Gen John A Logan
General Orders from May 5 1868 establish May 30 as a day to decorate graves of soldiers and sailors who died in defense of the country. The order calls for reverent remembrance, sacred guarding of graves, and public guidance to ensure yearly observance. It designates commemorative actions and urges widespread participation by posts and comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Mission Schools Advised to Close in Foochow China
Washington May 29 American and British consulates in Foochow China urged all mission schools in their districts to close immediately after the fire that destroyed Fukien Christian University. Consul Samuel Sabokin called the blaze incendiary and noted growing anti Christian sentiment in Fukien province. The university property was valued at $100000 and foreigners faced uncertain protection from Chinese authorities amid rising tensions. Japan advised the League of Nations according to a report from the Japanese embassy.
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Washington
Foochow
China
Samuel Sabokin
State Department
Fukien Christian University
Sabokin
Wukien
Japan
League of Nations
Answr
Ice Danger Faced by Rescue Vessel Citta Di Milano
Report from Kings Bay Spitzbergen describes the rescue ship Citta Di Milano blinding in a snow storm as ice closes in threatening the hull. Norwegian pilot urges immediate return. Norway, Italy, and Russia plan joint expeditions by sea land and air to locate General Umberto Nobile and the Italia craft.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Spitbergen
Citta di Milano
Oslo
Norway
Italia
Umberto Nobile
Braganza
Nobile
Tromsoe
Italy
Russia
Washington Folks Plan to Go Abroad
Washington will send at least six residents abroad this summer. Four Temple tour escorts are Miss Katherine Latta, Miss Alice Klippel, Miss Ruth Gibson, and Mrs. Hazel Stewart Albertson. Miss Helen Wilson and Mrs. Willa Miller sail June 6 on the Berangeria from New York and will be met there by Mrs. Flora Kalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Carter
Katherine Latta
Alice Klippel
Ruth Gibson
Hazel Stewart Albertson
Helen Wilson
Willa Miller
New York City
Berangeria
Miss Wilson
Mrs. Miller
New York
Flora Kalk
Silk fabric withstood 150 wash tests in London exhibit
At a London industrial exhibition a length of artificial silk was subjected to 150 wash cycles to demonstrate its durability and wear resistance.
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London
House Approves Probe Committee for Campaign Expenditures
The House voted to establish a five member committee to investigate expenditures of presidential and vice presidential campaigns and members of Congress. Speaker Longworth to appoint the panel following Rep Snell’s resolution.
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Washington
House
Rep. Snell
Republican
N. Y
Longworth
Congress
Coolidge to Sign Denison Barge Bill
President Coolidge is expected to sign the Denison barge line bill, with experts predicting swift action in Washington as a major maritime measure moves forward.
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Coolidge
Denison
Washington
George B Gray resigns as American Lloyds Duluth head
George B Gray resigns as vice president and underwriting manager of American Lloyds of Duluth and plans rest in Ventura California through Oct 1 before deciding future steps. No successor named yet. Gray built a strong Minnesota agency network and has long fire insurance experience dating back to 1900 with Continental and later state agent roles.
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National Underwriter
Washington
George B. Gray
Duluth
Minn
American Lloyds of
Onze
Ventura
Calif
Gray
Tie Fire
Middle West
California
Mrs. Gray
American Lloyds
Minnesota
Fond du Lac
Wis
Continental
Missouri
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Commercial Union Group
Atlas
Pees Lloyds
Orators of Junior College at Rotary Meet
The Rotary club heard junior college students present orations with Norman Sage winning first and Rose Ranck second. Ranck spoke on Our Heritage and traced civilization’s development, while Sage discussed the Disappointed Prophet and praised leaders and Woodrow Wilson. Medal awards followed and guests included county ministry officials. Hugh H. McCleery urged Rotarians to attend the Minneapolis international in June.
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Rotary
Norman Sage
Rose Ranck
Norman
Alexander
Napoleon
Julius Caesar
Woodrow Milson
Christ
M Keck
J. H. Peel
Ministry of the County
W. W. Bowers
Hugh H. MccCleery
Minneapolis
Tintoretto’s Paradise hangs in Venice Doges Palace
The largest painting ever created, Tintoretto’s Paradise, is housed in the Palace of the Doges in Venice. The vast work showcases the artist’s grand vision and remains a landmark in Venetian art.
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Tintoretto
Venice
White House signals favorable barge line bill
The president has not approved the provision relating to power granted the secretary of war on sales or leases but is known to regard the bill as the most favorable barge line measure possible from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Congress
Senate Closes Boulder Dam Filibuster After 24 Hours
Congress adjourns as the Boulder dam bill is shelved. The Senate, 46 to 35, and the House, 155 to 9, approve a substitute resolution ending the filibuster amid tense clashes led by Ashurst and Hayden. Vice President Dawes cast decisive votes. Dawes later apologized to Copeland Brookhart.
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Congress
Senate
Boulder Dam
Washington
Dawes
Arizona
Ashurst
Hayden
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Curtis
Republcans
Bingham
Deneen
Kaye
Fess
Gillett
Green
Keyes
McLean
Metcalf
Moses
Phillips
Pine
Reed
Relsinson
Ind
Sackett
Schall
Smoot
Warren
Waterman
Watson
Bayard
Blease
Broussard
Bruce
Edwards
Fletcher
Gerry
Glass
Harrison
Hawes
King
McKellar
Overman
Ransdell
Robinson
Ark
Simmons
Smith
Steck
Swanson
Thomas
Tydings
Tyson
Blaine
Borah
Brookhart
Capper
Couzens
Cutting
Dale
Hale
la Follette
McMaster
McNary
Norris
Nye
Oddie
Shortridge
Steiner
Vandenberg
Barkley
Black
Bratteney
Copeland
Dill George
Harris
Heflin
Locher
Pittman
Sheppard
Stephens
Wagner
Walsh
Mass
Walsh Mont
Wheeler
Shipstead
New York
Iowa
Knights Plan Card Tourney At K P Hall This Week
Chancellor Owen Grecian of the Knights of Pythias announces a five hundred tourney to be held at the K P hall Thursday evening with participation by Knights of Pythias and Knights of Columbus. All members of both orders are invited to attend. A similar event was held at the KC hall last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comander Owen Grecian
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
Knights of Columbus
K C. Hall
Bandit Search Focuses on Oklahoma After Colorado Bank Robbery
Denver dispatch reports four bank robbers who staged a $44,000 theft. The nationwide manhunt concentrates in Oklahoma with officers seeking Charles Clinton, a paroled Colorado convict, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Lamar
Oklahoma
Charles Clinton
Colorado
Four men visited Des Moines and Ames sites
John Rohrer Wallace Piper Cloyce Babcock and Max Weieman traveled between Des Moines and Ames visiting key locations and meeting local figures. Their itinerary highlighted regional ties and engagement with area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rohrer
Wallace Piper
Cloyce Babcock
Max Weieman
Des Moines
Ames
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Mrs. O. Herring
Belle Plaine
Ralph Scott
ROES
G. KK. Mace
Carl W. Klein
Howard Baxter
America
R. J. Catlett
E. B. Morrison
F. W. Eastwood
Arthur A. Vinz
H. N. Schuster
Headquarters Grand Army OF the Republic
Washington, D. C
N. P. Chipman
Sulates
O. P. Dede
Dede
Dell Buckley
John Buckley
White House
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