General Duncan Urges United Effort for World Peace
General George B Duncan, commander of the Seventh Corps, warned at Ames Memorial Day that world peace requires united action and effort not weakness. He urged Americans to back a strong national defense, support Americanism, and renew faith in government while criticizing indifference in international affairs.
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Associated Tress
George B Dancan
Seventh Corps
U. S. Army
Omaha
Duncan
America
Honors Paid Heroic Dead in Iowa Today
Memorial day observances across Iowa honor Civil War veterans and later wars. In Waterloo J. W. Arbuckle to deliver public address at the National Cemetery. Keokuk held public ceremonies with American Legion and Spanish War veterans guarding G A R veterans. Sioux City reports a large parade and a day of widespread business shutdowns.
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Iowa
Associated Press
Waterloo
J. W. Arbuckle
Kreokuk
Keokuk National Cemetery
American Legion
Guard of Honor
Sioux City
Six Die in Anti Japanese Riots in Shanghai
Anti-Japanese riots in Shanghai leave six killed and many wounded after police fired on crowds following student protests. In Tsingtao three Chinese mill workers die as gendarmes clear demonstrators at a Japanese mill, with several attackers beaten by strikers.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Tsingtao
Double Quadrangle Capacity This Year at Iowa City
May 30 The Quadrangle dormitory at the University of Iowa will nearly double capacity by adding a second row of rooms on the inner court. Current capacity is about 350. next fall 700 will be accommodated. A recreation hall showers tennis courts and inner court redesign are included in the expansion.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
High School Typists Compete for National Titles in Omaha
Seventy five high school typists from eight states converge at Omaha Technical High School for the national championship in first second and third year classes Argentine High School at Kansas City will attempt to win again the team championship that it has held for two years to obtain permanent possession of the silver cup awarded with the yearly title
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Associated
Omaha
Neb
Omaha Technical High School
Argentine High School
Kansas City
Kas
Americanism and steadfast faith in national principles
A passage extols a people firm in gospel faith and devotion to the country’s development. It praises belief in truth and justice, sovereignty, and defense of institutions, free from entangling alliances, yet ready to engage in world affairs. The stance is described as compatible with the best of Americanism.
Former Governor Held for Bribery in Tacoma
Ex Washington governor Louis F. Stiar t was arrested on a charge of soliciting a bribe while in office. He posted bail and attended a twilight baseball game. Affidavits by George P. Haskell Jr. and Guy E. Kelly allege he sought payment from the defunct Scandinavian American Bank assets.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Louis FF. Stiart
Washington
George P. Haskell, Jr
Guy E. Kelly
Butter Prices In Advance Last Week
Butter markets in Chicago during the week showed a firm position with an average price advance of one cent. Demand from outlets was satisfactory and higher receipts plus stock accumulation supported prices amid speculative interest in Chicago and New York markets. Centralized butter was inadequate but firmer. new arrivals were of good quality and May production appeared heavier than in May 1924.
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Cincago
Chicase
New York
Ambiguous affidavits claim fee figures for governor care
An unclear transcript fragment describes affidavits stating Jaskell and Kelly determined and paid an amount they believed covered the governor during his declining care. The text lacks full context and specifics about the case or parties involved.
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Jaskell
Kelly
Nation's Memorial Day tribute centers at Arlington
Washington observes Memorial Day with President Coolidge leading ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Thousands attend as radio stations broadcast the address and veterans honor the war dead with eulogies and monuments. A poppy anchor tribute and services across the capital mark the day for survivors and families.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Arlington Nations Cemetery
Army
Navy
U. S
Potomec
S&s. Grampus
Cooperation urged for world peace by former attorney general
George Cosson of Des Moines told a Memorial Day audience in Iowa City that cooperation among civilized nations is essential for world peace. He warned against isolation and urged America to contribute to global leadership, despite debates over the league of nations or world court.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
George Cosson
Des Moines
United States
League of Nations
World Court
America
Lopez-Fazier Case Heads To Jury In Federal Court
In Minneapolis the Lopez-Frazier identification case likely will go to the jury next freeday as government nears the end of witnesses. The plaintiff seeks War compensation and asserts Arthur Frazier is the real claimant, but prosecutors contend he is a Mexican imposter named Arthur Lopez.
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Lopez-Fazier
Agraciated
Minneapolis
Arhur Lopez-Fravier
Arthur Frazier
Arthur Lopez
Terrific pace set in first lap of 500 mile race
Indianapolis May 30 The start of the 500 mile race drew about 125000 spectators as 22 drivers roared off the brick oval. Peter De Paolo led the first lap at 1 26 55 with Leon Duray second and Bart Cooper third while Harry Hartz was fourth and DePalma lost two laps in the pits.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Motor Speedway
Peter de Paolo
Ralph de Palma
Leon Duray
Bart Cooper
Karry Hartz
de Paolo
Cooper
Harry Hartz
Dave Lewis
DePalma
Mace Indianapolis
America
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Union
Joe Boyer
Altoona
Lora Corum
Ralph DePalma
Tommy Milton
Harry Kartz
de Palna
President Coolidge Urges Local Government Over Federal Power
President Coolidge speaks at Arlington on Memorial Day urging more vigilant local governance and a universal observance of the Constitution. He warns lax administration undermines law, calls for prompt, uniform procedures and stronger local responsibility to curb crime and preserve liberty.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Arlington Cemetery
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