Coolidge World Court arrest suspect in boy's murder
Nathan Leopold Jr., 19, son of a millionaire manufacturer, is in custody after an all night interrogation over the death of 13 year old Robert Franks. Glasses found near the body resemble those Leopold bought last fall for headaches. Detectives question Leopold and his companions while officials pursue leads from a ransom note and a dying druggist's statements.
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Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
Leopold
Charles Heath
Loutaville
George Johnson
Johnson
Memorial Day Observed Across Iowa in 1868 Tradition
Des Moines reports memorial events statewide with G A R American Legion groups planning quiet observances and grave visits. The piece traces a disputed origin tale linking a German American soldier and John A Logan to the first observance, noting the Civil War context.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
American Legion
Shinto Priests Protest Japanese Exclusion Law
Delegates at the national convention of Shinto priests in Tokio gathered at the Meiji shrine to denounce the immigration bill exclusion of Japanese. The resolution argues the law betrays American ideals of justice and humanity and vows to defend the nation’s morals.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Meiji Shrine
Congress
Mission Problems Debated at United Presbyterian Assembly
In Richmond Indiana May 30 foreign missionary issues were discussed at the United Presbyterian church of North America annual general assembly. Dr W B Anderson and Dr C S Cleland urged stronger missionary efforts during addresses.
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Richmond
Ind
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church of North America
W. B. Anderson
C. 8. Cleland
Auto Production Declines in April Across District
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports April auto production at 336,968 units, down 3.2 percent from March and 2.0 percent from April last year. With reduced output and weaker shipments, dealer and warehouse stocks were drawn down as retail demand rose compared with March across the seventh district.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Seventh Federal District
Memorial Day Origins and Spread Across the Union
A May 1868 Logan order set May 30 as a day to decorate graves of Civil War dead. Early observances honored Union dead. later Columbus Mississippi saw Confederate graves honored too. By the 20th century the term Memorial Day replaced Decoration Day, with almost all states observing it May 30 except several southern states which mark veterans on other days.
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Adj
N. P. Chipman
John A. Logan
Logan
Columbus
Miss
North
Union
United States
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Memorial
House Seeks Quick Return to McNary Haugen Debate
Washington May 30 The House, unlike the Senate, takes no Memorial Day recess to resume consideration of the McNary Haugen farm relief bill. The measure proposes a 200 million dollar corporation to export farm products and faces a close vote after limited amendment progress. Individual members will have full opportunity to offer changes as the debate continues.
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Washington
House
Senate
Legislative Picnic At Storm Lake Iowa
May 29 Storm Lake Iowa invites the legislature candidates elect and press to an annual legislative picnic on the shores of Storm Lake. The Storm Lake Hospitality Club sponsors the event with a daylong program and an evening dance. William Dc Jarnagin and Harry C. Foster lead the organizers.
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Storm Lake
Iowa
Invita
Une
Iowa Colleges See Surge in Summer Sessions
Iowa colleges report growing interest in summer programs. Nearly all institutions will offer nine sessions this year with the University of Iowa adding two. Officials say summer study shortens overall college training from four years to about three and a half.
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pRs Bones
Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
University of Iowa
Allies Will Keep Firm On German Disarmament Control
London May 30 The allies plan to maintain strict military supervision of Germany by continuing the commission of control until all Versailles disarmament demands are fully met. A note from the council of ambassadors was sent to Berlin from Paris today detailing the policy.
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London
Germany
Council of Ambassadors
Berlin
Paris
Fundamentalists seek probe as Baptist debate widens
Milwaukee May 39 fundamentalists press for an investigation of the American Baptist foreign mission society board after clashes over liberal versus modernist mission policy. They plan further action as a proposal to adopt the Stockholm declaration of principles is discussed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Northern Baptist Convention
American Baptist Foreign Mission Society
Baptist World Alliance
Stockholm
Sweden
Chinese minister may go to Japan as ambassador
The Associated Press reports on May 30 that Japan may consider Jacob Gould Schurman as ambassador to Japan to succeed Cyrus E. Woods, after Woods’ resignation. The American government has inquired about Schurman's acceptance for the post.
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Japan
Associated Press
TORIO
Jacob Gould Schurman
China
Cyrus E. Woods
Auto Shipments Show a Decrease
Des Moines Iowa May 20 Shipments of automobiles during April decreased in both rearload volume and driveways from March 1974 and April 1923 while shipments by boat increased seasonally over March but were smaller than a year ago. A rise was seen in inventories of casings and inner tubes due to excess production. Passenger cars exported during March numbered 14 035 with value 9 572 675 versus February 13 329 and 9 627 171. A year ago exports were 11 11 with value 8 217 276.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Rubber Association of American
United States
Murphy Takes Lead In Auto Race Classic
Speedway, Indianapolis May 30 Twenty two flying speed ers started the annual 600 mile race at the Indianapolis motor speedway at 10:00 am Jimmy Murphy led at ten miles with an average speed of 98.75 mph Benny Hill and Harry Harts followed in second and third Joe Bower set a first lap record with 98.39 mph Ercole Ansterberg crashed on the back stretch but escaped serious injury and reporters said his car was out of the race
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Ercole Ansterberg
Indianapolis
Memorial Day Observances Across Washington D C
President Coolidge delivers the principal Memorial Day address at Arlington amphitheatre. A wreath to the Unknown Soldier is placed by the president with Weeks and Wilbur. Radio transmission planned to reach three to four million nationwide via WEAF WJAR and WCAP.
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Washington
Coolidge
Arlington Amphitheatre
governmoTjed
Peta
Jueu
Weeks
Wilbur
Arlington Cemetery
WEAF
New York
WJAR
Providence
R. 1
WCAP
Iowa Farm Bureau Adds Many Members
Iowa Farm Bureau reports hundreds of new members via county campaigns. The expansion is expected to boost bureau activity, with more farmers likely to join county organizations handling relief and agricultural aids such as cattle tuberculosis tests.
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Iowa Farm Bureau
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
State Federation
Fire damages piano plant in Bellevue city
May 30 the half million Johnson Piano Company plant was partly destroyed by fire. Flames were found in the will room and soon consumed the building. Gasoline and wood alcohol explosions increased danger. Firemen controlled the blaze by 10 30. No injuries reported. Loss about 200 000.
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Bellevue
Johnson Piano Company
Des Moines Observes Memorial Day with Ceremonies
Des Moines held Memorial day observances with state and city officials at ceremonies. A parade from the capitol grounds to Woodland cemetery preceded a memorial service led by J. B. Weaver. City officials hosted a second service at City Hall and a naval heroes tribute at Locust Street bridge. Veterans from three wars and many groups participated.
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Des Moines
State Capitol
Woodland Cemetery
J .B. Weaver
Locust Street River Bridge
Hoy Scouts
The
Women's Relief Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
Deadlock in Russ Chinese Talks Likely to Break Soon
Peking May 30 The deadlock in negotiations for recognizing the Soviet government appears likely to end soon. AP informed that progress may come from talks between Dr Wellington Koo foreign minister and Soviet envoy L M Karakhan in the Far East.
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Peking
Associated Press
Wellington Koo
L. M. Karakhan
Far East
Charles Webster Returns Home to Waucoma to Recuperate
Charles Webster of the railroad commission has returned to his Waucoma home from a Des Moines hospital where he was treated for bronchial illness. He plans to stay about a month to recuperate and will handle any urgent matters from home before resuming duties at the capitol.
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Waucoma
Iowa
Charles Webster
Railroad Commission
Des Moines
Webster
Capitol
Treaty Revision to Affect Jap Imports to Rio
Negotiations in London concluded on May 12 for revising the Anglo Japanese treaty of commerce and navigation. Article Eight was abrogated, altering a schedule of conventional tariffs and changing conditions for all imports in Japan. Tariffs on woolen and cotton fabrics and yarns rise, and steel and iron products face increases.
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Rio
London
Japan
Elizabeth Ryan Beats Mrs Mallory in Middlesex Championship
In Chiswick England on May 36 Elizabeth Ryan formerly of California defeated Mrs Molla Bjurstedt Mallory former American champion 6 2 6 3 in the Middlesex tennis championship semi finals. Mallory’s play was lifeless while Ryan showed peak form with fierce aggression.
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Chiswick
England
Elizabeth Ryan
California
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory
Hunt urges broader farm bureau push to influence Congress
Charles W. Hunt secretary of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation and newly named FTC member told Sac County farm bureau that national farm policy fights, like the McNary Haugen bill, would ease if farmers nationwide matched Iowa with Illinois in organizing. He urged greater federation membership saying Iowa could double its numbers.
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Associated Preas
Sac City
Charles W. Hunt
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Federal Trade Commission
Coolidge
Sac County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Illinois
Farm
Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Mr. Hunt
Sigourney Memorial Day Outing Noted
Mrs Elizabeth Clark traveled to Sigourney last night for Memorial Day observances. Mrs George Kerr and her daughter Mary and son Dale Shurtz also went to Sigourney last night.
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Elizabeth Clark
Sigourney
George Kerr
Mary
Dale Shurtz
Favors Plan in Memorial Day Address
President Coolidge rejects proposals for world court membership tied to leaving the League of Nations. He calls for surrender of some liberties to sustain the federal union and opposes military expansion and arms races. He cites commitments to international covenants and warns against unguarded defenses while honoring Memorial Day traditions.
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Washington
World Court
League of Nations
Coolidge
Arlington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Permanent Court of International Justice
League
America
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