Memorial Day Accidents Claim Over 100 Lives
United Press reports Memorial Day accidents killed more than 100 people across the nation as heat, crowding, and automobile racing caused numerous fatalities. In New York metro area more than twenty deaths were tallied. Los Angeles driver William Spence died in a crash at the Indianapolis 500. Two spectators were killed when a dirt track car crashed into a crowd in New York.
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Keech Wins 500 Mile Race With $20,000 Top Prize
In Indianapolis on May 31 Ray Keech claimed first place in the 500 mile speedway race, earning $20,000. Louis Meyer finished second, Jim Gleason third, Bill Marchese fourth, and Robert Gardner fifth as 163,000 spectators watched America’s largest port crowd to date. The race paid prizes down to $1,400 for tenth, with Keech averaging over seven miles an hour.
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Louis Meyer
Jim Gleason
Bill Marchese
Robert Gardner
Fred Winnal
Louis Chiedonth
Enth
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Cliff Bergere
Fred Frame
America
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Keech
Forest Fire Devastates Island Killing Many Japanese
A massive forest fire on an island off Siberia over four days left more than 100 dead, including 40 children. Thousands were left homeless as the conflagration continued to rage, threatening several townships amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Ottumwa Woman Drowns in Des Moines River
The body of Mary Evter, 58, who disappeared Sunday, was found in the Des Moines river near Ottumwa. Identification was made through clothing. The coroner ruled death by her own act due to worry overwork.
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Thousand killed in tribal battle near El Sarar
Jerusalem reports more than 1000 killed in a battle between Nero tribes southeast of El Sarar in central Arabia. Advices received here confirm the heavy casualties amid ongoing hostilities in the region.
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Deny privileges for congressmen in New York
Free entry and other customs favors accorded congressmen will be abolished hereafter. The decision came after a conference between Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Seymour Lowman and customs officials in New York.
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Seymour Lowman
Forecasts Continued Low Wheat Prices Bumper Crop Is Due
W J Bailey, governor of the tenth federal reserve district, forecast continued low wheat prices. He said no amount of legislation would relieve the present market slump despite a bumper crop expected in Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas.
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Crawfordsville Pioneer Buried in Funeral for Elsie Ferguson
Funeral services were held in Crawfordsville for Elsie Ann Ferguson a longtime resident who would have turned 94 next fall She died after months of ill health and was the oldest person in the community A Presbyterian by faith she lived with R J Ferguson and was survived by a brother John Goble and a daughter Elizabeth The service was led by Rev A Porter of Tennessee with origins traced to 1850 arrival with her parents.
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Elsie Ann Ferguson
Ferguson
A. Porter
Tennessee
John Goble
Clearfield
Iowa
Joneson
R. J. Ferguson
Elizabeth
Washington
Dr Andersons to Visit Europe After Homeopathy Convention
Dr and Mrs W B Anderson will attend the American Institute of Homeopathy convention in Montreal June 23 to 27 and then tour Europe on a extended trip from July 4 to about six or seven weeks. They sail on the Dutchess of York June 27 and visit London Brussels Ghent Rotterdam Utrecht Berlin Leipzig Vienna Venice Milan Genoa Barcelona.
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Agreement on Tariff Bill Nearer as Talks Resume
Washington May 31 Conferees resumed discussions on the farm bill after removing the de denture feature from the plan. House and Senate members signaled an understanding to discuss merits of various features as they prepare the bill for conference action.
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Black Hawk County Votes Today on Road Bond Issue
Voters in Black Hawk County, part of a 1919 bond push, head to polls to decide on a $1,000,000 supplementary road bond. Montgomery County also votes on $430,000 in road bonds, as state totals rise toward $86,275,657 for countywide paving and extensions.
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Mrs C L Foster Dies in Oklahoma City
Word reached here of the death of Mrs C L Foster, 53, at Oklahoma City. She formerly lived in the Haskins community about 10 years ago. The body will be returned here and no funeral plans have been announced. Arrival is expected Saturday evening.
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Polish Communists Riot at Warsaw Opening Convention
In Warsaw on May 21, a clash broke out as about 100 ousted communists attempted to force into a union convention hall. Police fired shots wounding several. numerous arrests were made as the disturbance erupted at the event.
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Court refuses Dr Shields petition in Des Moines
Judge Frank Shankland of Des Moines district court refused to lift the temporary injunction, leaving Des Moines University to continue operating under the board of trustees order. The ruling upholds the current institutional arrangement and defers a broader resolution.
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Meeting of Alumni at Iowa Tomorrow Is Arousing Interest
Iowa City May 31 The University of Iowa faces expulsion from the BI Ten conference. Major John J. Griffith athletic commissioner will lead the discussion as alumni and students seek the real cause of the ouster proceedings and potential action.
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Wife on Honeymoon Husband Is at Home
In Omaha on May 31 192? Alfre d Gilley 21 sets off on her honeymoon with three sisters Raith Alice and Clarice Moller and Mrs Chilly while her printer husband remains at home in Mitchell. The quartet travels via Galveston and New Orleans as they explain the marriage plans that had long been in the works.
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Veteran Buried With Full Honors on Decoration Day
In Sault Ste Marie Michigan a mid May Decoration Day ceremony honored Stephen Dewitt a Ss year old GAR member. He was buried with full wilting honors as part of the memorial day ceremony.
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Chicago Gangster Goes Without Guard
Chicago on May 31 reports a possible gangland truce after Aiello returns to the streets unguarded following Al Capone’s first day in the city. Aiello had spent over two years making furtive, hurried city trips before this public appearance.
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Child crushed to death by a stone in Columbus Junction
Collapses of a memorial stone toppled and killed a child named Catherine Dean here yesterday. The accident occurred as mourners prepared for funeral services for relatives tied to gang violence in Chicago. Surviving are the child's parents and a brother Karl Jr. An unrelated Iowa auto crash near Waterloo left Mrs Harriet Metcalf gravely injured and Elinor Montgomery unharmed.
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Cedar Rapids
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Earthquake Devastates Argentine Region Killing Forty
From Curico to Buenos Aires reports confirm a major earthquake with a death toll near forty and over a hundred injured. Federal troops aid relief as Villa Autel burns and devastation spans nine provinces. The quake reached across Pampas to General Vial, as authorities rush to assist victims.
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Indicted for Using Washed Out Stamps in Maine Firms
Cedar Rapids May 21. Leo C Critz owner of Maine Speciality and treasurer of Joseph Barnett company indicted at Charles for alleged use of washed out government postage stamps. Critz admitted buying about 1400 dollars worth of stamps from J A Beebe York at below standard cost believing they were unused. Beebe said stamps came from unjustmen who took them from improperly stamped mail. Stamps valued at 254 dollars seized at Critz home. denominations ranged one to five cents. Five other men named in connection with the second use of stamps.
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Planes Delay Flights to Europe Await June Weather
Five hundred airmen in Old Orchard Me await favorable conditions for a projected June cross Atlantic flight. The delay hinges on rare June weather poets describe, with plans for the long voyage yet to take off.
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Kentucky Church Calls Dr Wayman
Kentucky church in Newport votes to invite Dr H C Wayman president of Des Moines University to be pastor after the school year. Wayman preached May 19 and is reported to accept if issued, with duties beginning June 9. Stanley D Maxwell and Mary B Shaw of Washington secured a marriage license yesterday.
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King George Battles Chest Abscess In Public Bulletin
A royal bulletin from Windsor Castle reports King George has an abscess on his chest, now draining at the site of an old scar. The general condition is good, though he will avoid bed rest yet manage public business.
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Memorial Day Observance Highlights Civil War Veterans
Yesterday marked a fine Memorial Day in Washington with ceremonies at Central Park and Woodlawn. Attendees heard speeches by A B Holm and W R Barer, prayed by Dr W W Bowers, and a push for pensions for remaining Civil War veterans. A large parade led by D P Crail featured color guards, drum corps, and dozens of local groups from Boy Scouts to Daughters of the Union Veterans. Visitors included Mrs A J Corbin and Albert R Brooks among others.
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Camera from cigar box by Joseph Niepee and Daguerre
A historical note claims Joseph Niepee and associate Jof Daguerre built an early camera using a cigar box for the body and a grandmother’s lens, illustrating infancy of modern photography.
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Conservativ e Party Loses Its Majority In Election
London voters deliver a hung parliament as J Ramsay MacDonald’s Labour party becomes the largest single party yet fails to secure a majority. Liberals under Lloyd George could hold sway with 48 seats or more, shaping any potential coalition or policy battles.
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Rotary elects North Carolina man as president
Gene Newsome of Durham North Carolina was elected president of Rotary International at the organization’s twentieth annual convention in Dallas Texas. Clyde Hulzier of Des Moines was elected to the site board of directors as the convention adjourned.
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Clyde Hulzier
Des Mo
Modern Home exhibit draws large crowds on Clarada Street
Yesterday afternoon the Modern Home show on Clarada Street was crowded with visitors, with over six hundred attendees. Merchants praised broad cooperation as Magor Wilson and Roth thanked participants, noting the exhibit's tasteful design and new furnishings. Readings suggest the weekend crowds will be the largest yet, as displays of horse arrangements and modern decor attract visitors seeking value and style.
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Douglas community notices reveal family visits over weekend
Mrs Andy Kaufman and family spent Thursday with Jake Richenberger. Gladys Mertig visited Friday and Sunday with Frain Jory Eimer Stalder. Otto Stalder and Richenberger families met Sunday. Joe Kaufman and family visited Joe Stalder’s Sunday afternoon. Emil Stalder hosted Andy Kaufman’s group Sunday. John Conrad and Frances visited Chris Earnest’s Sunday afternoon. Emma Lauber works for Mrs Clark Evert.
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