Armistice Day Observances Across Nations Mark Eight Years Since War
The article recalls Armistice Day ceremonies eight years after World War I, centered on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington. It notes wreaths in London, Ottawa, and Warsaw, with Coolidge and other leaders honoring fallen soldiers, and widespread silent tributes at 11 o’clock across communities and industries.
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British Empire
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Prince of Wales
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MacKenzie King
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Canada
Poland
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Missouri
Kansap City
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National Capital
Ariington
Coolsidge
English Duke Seeks to Nullify Vanderbilt Marriage
London reports reveal the Duke of Marlboro seeks a papal annulment of his 1895 marriage to Consuelo Vanderbilt to return to the Roman Catholic faith. The union produced two sons. Consuelo later wed Jacques Balsan after a 12 year estrangement and divorce.
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Jacques Balsan
Miss Deacon
Paris
Clubs urged to aid Red Cross drive near Washington
Chairman J Reade McCrory asks enterprising women’s clubs in nearby counties to lead a Red Cross membership campaign. Washington has 500 members and aims to grow. the nationwide drive runs today through Thanksgiving. Meanwhile Luther College players from Winona face St Mary’s in Decorah as the nation remembers the war’s end with quiet observances at President Wilson’s tomb and Unknown Soldier events in Washington.
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Minn
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Decorah
St. Mary's College
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Senator J L Brookhart dies after long public service
Senator James L. Brookhart, longtime Washington state figure and former state senator since 1915, dies at his East Washington home after a month of illness. He was a Mason and Knights of Pythias member survived by wife Mrs Brookhart and daughter Miss Margaret. brothers live in Idaho and Des Moines. He championed public economy, co authored bank deposit acts, and fought state highway commission over road programs.
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Selma
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Will Carden
Winfield
Fleming Couple Heads to San Diego for Winter
Mr and Mrs John Fleming and Mrs Mary Etta Duval depart for San Diego California to spend the winter, leaving this morning.
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Objects to Queen's Train Being Given Free Transportation
Omaha Neb Nov 11 Colonel John Carroll in charge of the queen’s train and Nebraska Congressman A C C Shallenberger say the trip may violate laws on railroad transportation If Burlington railroad charges the trip to the public or provides free transport they will investigate arguing the queen should be funded by governments or taxpayers and noting railroad pleas against rate reductions to the Midwest The president being asked to pay to travel and questions on royalty travel costs are raised amid financial pressures on railroads
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Middle West
Masons Mark 75th Anniversary in Washington
About 130 Masons gathered at the Temple to mark the 75th anniversary of Washington lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons first chartered in 1851. Speakers included Prof John R Gannaway and George G Rodman reflecting on lodge history and future service.
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Norman Chipman
Wilder Bell
John R. Gannaway
Grinnell College
Iowa Grand Lodge
Coolidge Votes for World Court With Senate Conditions
President Coolidge declared the United States would join the world court only if the treaty meets Senate requirements. In an Armistice Day address at Liberty Memorial he urged conscription of capital and manpower in war, and pressed for broader disarmament and international cooperation.
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Kansas City
Coolidge
United States
Senate
Liberty Memorial
Washington
Fairfield man named Bowers arrested after train stop
A man claiming the name Bowers from Fairfield was left intoxicated and placed under arrest by Marshal Harry Edwards after alighting from a train. He appeared before Justice J. W. Patton and was fined five dollars plus costs. P. L. Johnson of Gibson Iown has visited this week with daughters Mrs Marion Wels, Mrs Roy Wells and Mrs Augusta Lester.
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Harry Edwards
J. W. Patton
P. L. Johnson
Gibson Iown
Marion Wels
Roy Wells
Augusta Lester
President Coolidge greeted by big crowds in Kansas City
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge visit Kansas City for the Liberty Memorial dedication on Armistice Day. Crowds line the streets as a military escort, guards, and youth groups join a ceremonial program with Missouri and Kansas officials, and a 48 gun salute opens the day.
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