Trans Atlantic Flight Tragedy and Mexican Policy Notes
A morning crash of the American Legion giant plane near Messick Virginia kills Commander Noel Davis and pilot Lieut Stanton H Wooster. President Coolidge discusses Mexico relations and property protections while a series of legal notices and criminal inquiries appear. The report also covers Cantonese naval battles near Nanking, a Ray Raymond case, and student walkouts in Wisconsin Indiana and New Albany alongside commentary on Democratic politics.
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American Legion
Messick
Noel Davis
Stanton H. Wooster
Navy
Davis
Rene Fonck
Fonck
Wisconsin
Indiana
Superior
Wis
Lulu Dickinson
Jacksonville
Ind
New Albany
Havana Ribbon Sc cigars advertise at San Felice event
Advertisement text mentions San Felice and individuals Henry George Tholita Martin promoting Havana Ribbon Sc cigars. The item reads like a brief promotional insertion with names attached to the product.
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San Felice
Henry George
Tholita
Martin
Havana
New York to Paris flight crew killed in Langley crash
Langley Field officials report Commander Noel Davis and Lt Stanton Wooster died when their giant American Legion plane crashed during a test near Messick Virginia. Extra fuel tanks detached and crushed them as the craft fell into the water. Investigators say the pilots were killed by the falling tanks rather than drowning.
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Newport News
Noel Davis
Stanton H. Wooster
American Legion
Messick
Langley Field
Back River
Chesapeake Bay
Davis
Paris
Pathfinder
Tyne
Keystone Aircraft Company
Bristol
Curtiss Field
New York
Rene Fonck
Roosevelt Field
Charles W. Clavier
Jacob
Slamoff
Werg
INS
Juieut
Wooster
Here
GUNS BOOM IN YANGTZE RIVER
American ships engaged Chinese forces on the Yangtze River as Admiral Williams reported. A sailor on the mine sweeper Penguin was seriously wounded in the right lung. other casualties were described but not detailed. The destroyer Paul Jones was hit and returned fire, followed by Penguin firing with its main 4 inch guns as Chinese artillery shelled the vessels.
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Washington
D. C
ENS
Yangtze River
Williams
Navy Department
Penguin
Paul Jones
Bluejackets
Hornaday to Talk on Wild Life at Ames Next Friday
Dr. William T. Hornaday world famous conservationist will headline the Town State college conservation short course in Ames next Friday. He directs New York Zoological Park and founded the national zoological gardens in Washington. He will give two addresses in Ames and lecture at the State University in Iowa City on Monday May 2.
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Ames
William T. Hornaday
Hornaday
New York Zoological’ Park
National Zoological Gardens
Washington, D. C
The
State University
Iowa City
Boost Nebraskan for Rotary Head
Rotarians of the Nineteenth district in Sioux City Iowa conclude their annual convention with nearly 1000 in attendance. The main event is selecting the district governor nominee, with Reuben Clark of the Kearney Boys Industrial Home as the sole candidate so far.
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Sioux City
Reuben Clark
Boys’ Industrial
Kearney
Neb
Warns Unlicensed Stations to Quit
The federal radio commission notified broadcasting stations operating without government licenses to cease transmission or apply for a permit. Commissioner H A Bellows said no immediate prosecutions would occur until it is determined whether the unlicensed stations have applied.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Radio Commission
H. A. Bellows
Rival shooter kills merchant then commits suicide in Appleton
Adam Oreck, 46, died from a bullet wound after a brief argument with business competitor David Fleischner in Oreck's store. Fleischner fired two shots at Oreck and then killed himself, authorities reported from Appleton on April 26.
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Appleton, Wis
PNL
Adam Oreck
David Fleischner
Fleischner
Oreck
Gas kills termites in Julian area housing
In Julian Nebraska on April 26 cyanide gas was released to treat frame dwellings attacked by termites. Officials report the gas fully relieved danger of a serious invasion of the town's homes, easing fears of further damage.
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Nebraska’ City
Neb
Julian
Gas price slash shocks Burlington residents
Mao supporters praying for cheap gas saw all city stations cut prices to 17 cents per gallon including tax in Burlington on April 26. Citywide action drew cheers as the advent of low priced gasoline came true.
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Burlington
Mrs Elsie Sweetin Released After Supreme Court Ruling
The Illinois Supreme Court reversed and remanded the Jefferson County Circuit Court sentence in the case of Mrs Elsie Sweetin who was accused of killing her husband Wilford Sweetin. She is now free pending further proceedings.
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Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
Illinois State Supreme Court
Jefferson County
Des Moines Sinking Fund to Pay Claims Soon
Des Moines April 26. Claims against the state sinking fund will be paid soon due to an oversubscription of 3.5 million in anticipatory warrants authorized by the legislature. Nearly all political subdivisions hold claims, with school districts the hardest hit as funds were tied up in closed banks. Over-subscription totals 2.798 million, with 202 subscribers allotted the issues.
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Des Moines
Ray E
Johnson
Confesses Shooting Man Riding With His Younger Wife
Charles Price, 63, confessed in Lambertville to killing Edward Masterson, 28, who rode in a carriage with Price’s 28-year-old wife Laura. Price was arraigned for murder. the couple had recently signed an agreement allowing Laura to use Price’s buggy for nightly drives with Masterson.
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Trenton
N. J
INS
Charles Price
Lambertville
Edward Masterson
Price
Laura
Justice of the Peace
Elmer Smith
Masterson
Germany Not Satisfied at Geneva Conference
The League of Nations disarmament conference adjourned after a first reading of its proposed agenda. It is likely to reconvene in November. German delegate Count Bernstorff said the work done so far is not of great value and the German delegation is not satisfied.
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Geneva
INS
League of Nations
State Debaters to Pick Champ Friday
Debaters from 169 high school teams will compete for the state title in Iowa City on Friday. Finalists from Clarion Montezuma Fort Dodge and Bedford will place six students into four year scholarships at the state university.
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Iowa City
INS
Clarion
Montezuma
Fort Dodge
Bedford
Midland Packing funds to be distributed to creditors
In federal court Judge George C. Scott ordered distribution of 41000 for defunct Midland Packing company among creditors. The funds yield a one quarter of one percent dividend and will be the final disbursement.
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Sioux City, Ja
Midland Packing Company
George C. Scott
Courier Deliveries by 5 30 If Late Call for Copy
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30 oclock. If due to carrier error you do not receive your paper by that time, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 50 p m.
Coolidge outlines peace policy with strong protection
President Coolidge, speaking at a United Press anniversary dinner, outlined a foreign policy focused on protecting American citizens and property abroad. He discussed Mexico Nicaragua and China, urged negotiation over arbitration with Mexico, and affirmed that American lives and assets must be safeguarded wherever citizens travel. He rejected imperialism and warned of difficulties in pursuing a tribunal solution, noting Mexico's sovereignty over its laws and property rights.
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Coolidge
United Press Association
Mexico
Republic
United States
New York
United Press Associations
Nicaragua
China
Senate
Tellez
Mexico City
America
Asia
Eugene Chen
Nanking
Washington
BankER Wounded by Two Robbers in Elkhorn Neb
J N Wyatt president of the State bank of Elkhorn was seriously wounded when two bandits tried to rob the bank shortly before noon. The assailants took nothing and Wyatt was shot through the intestines from the right side. He was rushed to Methodist hospital in Omaha. Elkhorn lies 19 miles west of Omaha.
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Elkhorn
Neb
J. N. Wyatt
State Bank of
Bank Officials to Attend Executive Meet at Hot Springs
Des Moines April 26 Officials of the Iowa Bankers association announced the personnel of the Iowa party to attend the annual spring meeting of the executive council of the American Bankers association at Hot Springs May 2 to May 5. The party includes M W Ellis of Charles City and wife, J A Andrew and wife, Grant McPherrin and wife from Des Moines, Ray Nymaster of Davenport, T R Watts of Grand Junction, W G C Bagley and wife of Mason City, and A M Henderson of Story City.
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Des Moines
Iowa Bankers Association
Iowa Party
American Bankers Association
Hot Springs
Davenport
T. R. Watts
Grand Junction
W. G. C. Bagley
Mason City
A. M. Henderson
Story City
Three Killed in Crash on Crossing Near Gary Indiana
Three of four occupants of a automobile were instantly killed today as a Grand Trunk train struck a crossing five miles south of Gary Indiana. Joseph OConnell 24 Crown Point was crushed in the driver's seat and Joseph Rekowski 20 and Joseph Wylass 22 Melrose Park were fatally injured in the rear seat. Richard Reese 18 Gary sustained a fractured skull.
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Gary
Ind
Grand Trunk
Joseph O'Connell
Crown Point
Joseph Rekowski
Joseph Wylass
Melrose Park
Richard Reese
WJAZ to Divide Time with WCRW in Chicago
Radio station WJAZ in Chicago gains 244 meter wavelength and will share broadcasting time with WCRW. WJAZ, an original wave jumper that had used a Canadian frequency, received federal licensing due to its excellent service.
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Washington, D. C
WJAZ
Chicago
WCRW
Federal Radio Commission
U S Goodwill Fliers Headed for Savannah and Beyond
The American Good Will fliers, fresh from a 20,001 mile flight through South and Central America, depart Jacksonville for Savannah then Wilmington North Carolina Langley Field and Bolling Field Washington. The journey ends with a May 2 greeting from President Coolidge.
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Jacksonville
Fla
UNS
South
Central America
Savannah
Wilmington
N. C
Langley Field
Bolling Field
Washington
Coolidge
Earle Williams Screen Star Dies in Los Angeles
Earle Williams, formerly a leading motion picture star, died in Los Angeles yesterday after an illness described as pneumonia. He leaves a widow and a year-old daughter.
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Los Angeles
Cal
April Ohe
Earle Willams
Governor of Louisiana seeks emergency approval from War Dept
A Louisiana governor asks the U S War Department for emergency authorization. A local observer in Iowa notes pheasants and quail are plentiful after winter, but suggests limiting hunting to a single day to deter distant hunters.
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Louisiana
U. S. War Department
Charles B. Selbig
Waterloo
Iowa
Oldfield mourns death of White House spokesman
Washington April 26 Oldfield of the Democratic National Committee lamented the death of the White House spokesman calling him the official who conveyed the president’s thoughts to reporters. He said the spokesman perhaps died because he would not say plainly whether the president would seek a third term.
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Oldfield
Democratic National Congressional Committee
White House
Washington,d. C
Kopp to Inspect South Flood Area With Reid Aide Guests
Congressmen Willis G Sears of Omaha and William T Kopp of Mount Pleasant were named by Congressman Frank R Reid of Aurora Illinois to accompany him over the Mississippi flood area as guests of the Mississippi River association. Reid was urged to make the trip soon by O Connor of Louisville Collier Mississippi and Wilson ranking a Democratic member of the flood control committee.
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Chicago
Willis G.’ Sears
Omaha
Neb
William T. Kopp
Mount Plasant
Frank R
Reid
Aurora
Til
Congressional Flood Committee
Mississippi
Mississippi River Association
O’connor
Louisville
Collier
Wilson
Reward Offered for Missing Farmer Tom McGinnis
Relatives offer 500 dollars for information about 41 year old farmer Tom McGinnis who disappeared after walking the railroad from Coin to Clarinda. He was seen last Wednesday after telling a Coin station agent what to do with his overshoes. He is known to have had a sum of money with him.
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Shenandoah
Tom McGinnis
Coin
Hammill Signs Fair Tax Bill while Veto Holds
Des Moines April 26 Gov Hammill signed the Clark bill enabling counties to levy a 1-2 mill tax for county or district fairs. He refused to recede from his veto of the McIntosh emergency tax bill despite pleas from officials in smaller counties.
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Des Moines
Hammill
Clark
MclIntosh
American nurse freed by bandits in Yunnan province
Philadelphia nurse Miss Mary Nf. Craig, kidnapped in Yunnan by bandits, has been released. American Consul General Gauss reported from Yunnanfu that Craig is safe and well.
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Shanghai
Mary Nf. Craig
Philadelphia
Yunnan Province
Gauss
Yunnanfu
Cholera Death Toll Rising in Bengal District
Central News dispatch from Calcutta reports 15,000 deaths from cholera in Bengal district over the past three months as the epidemic continues to rage. The toll underscores a grave public health crisis in the region.
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Bengal
London
India
Calcutta
Man Family Dies in Train Collision in Michigan
Benton Harbor Michigan April 26 Indicated by INS Brazie Brown 48 his wife 46 and their daughter Anna May 14 were killed today when their automobile was struck by a train at a crossing.
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Benton Harbor, Mich
INS
Brazie Brown
Anna May
Burglar Gets 10 Years In Des Moines Case
William Leistra a 31 year old Fort Des Moines soldier pleaded guilty to breaking and entering before District Judge Bonner and was sentenced to ten years at Fort Madison Penitentiary. He was accused of robbing a grocery store.
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Des Moines
William Leistra
Fort Des Moines
Bonner
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Fire destroys Dalbey apartment building in Creston
Fire early today destroyed the Dalbey apartment building, a Creston landmark once used as a hospital. Damage estimated at $45,000 as crews fought the blaze.
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Creston
Dalbey
Hoover at Vicksburg relief survey amid flood crisis
Secretary Hoover arrives in Mississippi flood region for a relief survey as Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi towns endure record breaks. Red Cross relief fund nears 2 million dollars with aid organized for refugees in camps and evacuated residents. federal authority debates levee breaks near Poydras and shifting flood control plans amid mounting death toll and rescue efforts.
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New Orleans
C. H. Simpson
Louisiana
Poydras
Lake Borgne
Washington, D.C
Mississippi
Tiger
Simpson
Seer di
Go Sternment
Davis
Sears
Memphis
Tenn
Miss
Leland
Aissinsigpt
Sheee Acres
Helena
Greenville
Inca
Red Cross
National Guard
Vicksburg
U. S. Chisco
Ark
Hoover
Nicksburg
United States
Secretary of Commerce
Hoovers
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Ray Raymond
Raymond
Sullivan
Yangtze
Pukawa
Lion Hill
Pola Negri
France
Serge Mdivani
Jove Serge
Rudolph Valentine
Charlie Chaplin
N.Y
Stanton Wooster
Lieut
S. H. Wooster
Noel’ Davis
Boost Nebraskan
Rotary Head
Germany
Midland
Goolidge
U. S
Jefferson
Floyd Hewitt
Common Pleas Court
Frederick Brown, Jr
Conneaut
Olive Hewitt
State Bank
Elkhorn, Neb
U. S. Goodwill
Earle Williams
Kopp
Landmark Burns
East
Middle West
Pacific Coast
St. Francis Basin
Arkansas
Arkansas City
Mise
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