Beveridge Dies a Republican Stalwart of Early Era
One of the GOP’s elder figures, Indiana’s Albert J Beveridge, dies at home in Indianapolis. A two term senator noted for oratory, he was once a presidential front runner and long a key Indiana political force. His death marks the passing of a generation of old campaigners.
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Prichard Appointed Assistant County Attorney
Sioux City April 27 Ralph Prichard state representative from Woodbury county has been appointed assistant county attorney in a county government move reflecting his legal experience and local backing.
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Sioux City
Ralph Prichard
Woodbury County
Atorney
Commotion Over Long Tenure In Congress
Washington observers foresee a possible third term for President Coolidge, with suitors and strategists predicting a 1928 nomination and acceptance. If he declines, speculation says he would issue a brief 13 word statement.
Condolences Flow After Beveridge Death in Washington
Washington April 27 ex Senator Albert J Beveridge Indiana died suddenly today shocking officials in the capital where he had many friends President Coolidge sent a condolence message to Mrs Beveridge calling him a great American figure in scholarship literature and politics and extending personal sympathy from himself and Mrs Coolidge
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Early Buds Hurt by Frost Across Iowa State
Des Moines reports indicate damage to fruits and vegetables statewide from last week's unusual cold snap. Early varieties bore the brunt with cherries plums peaches pears currants and garden crops such as radishes asparagus and rhubarb damaged while apple blossoms remained largely dormant. Only the extreme southeast avoided frost as sunshine and drying winds aided field drying.
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D. Reed
Guest Shoots Host at Hollywood Party Ends Tragedy
A Hollywood party turned deadly as Tom Kerrick 32 a film extra was shot and killed in his apartment by a guest. Police report the shots ended his life during the gathering in Hollywood Cal April 21.
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Four Killed in Nanticoke Coal Mine Explosion
Four miners died and several were injured in an explosion this afternoon at the Truesdale mine of the Glen Aldan Coal company in Nanticoke near Scranton.
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Call Shopmen Back at Chicago and Northwestern
Boone Iowa April 27 recalls Car department workers laid off April 18 to return May 2. The order also affects workers laid off at Clinton Belle Plaine Missouri Valley and Council Bluffs.
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Wounded banker dies after attempted holdup in Omaha
J N Wyatt 51 president of Elk horn State Bank died at a local hospital today after being shot by two gunmen during an attempted robbery yesterday. He succumbed at 12 05 p m in Omaha Nebraska.
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Lawyers Move for New Phase in Duck Goose Airedale Trial
Lawyers argued a motion for a new trial before Judge EE. I. Stiles in Oscar Grow Cedar Walls v H M Merrill. Grow had been awarded 400 dollars in 1925 for ducks and geese killed by an Airedale. Merrill contends the domestic animal act claims bar further action and cites prior board allowances. The judge took the case under submission and hinted at a later decision.
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Beveridge Dies at 64 in Indianapolis Home
Albert J Beveridge former Indiana senator died suddenly at his Indianapolis home at 64 Heart disease was the cause After retiring from the Senate in 1911 he remained active as writer and orator He had been working on Life of Abraham Lincoln and had earlier written Life of John Marshall Beveridge supported the Bull Moose movement and served briefly as war correspondent in Europe He was born in 1862 on an Ohio farm and pursued a legal career after DePauw University
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Picture May Help Prove Sacco Alibi in Passport Filing
Nicola Sacco says he showed a photograph of himself, his wife, and child to the Italian consul in Boston to support his alibi for the South Braintree payroll murders seven years ago. The consul backs his claim as part of a plea for a Massachusetts pardon.
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Newport News Board Probes Aerial Crash Causes
Newport News report says an INS I naval board of inquiry continues its probe into a fatal practice flight crash. Lieut Commander Noel Davis and Lieut. Ss. Wooster died when the trans Atlantic plane with 16,000 pounds aboard crashed. Investigators seek if overload or engine trouble caused the crash and how the two officers died.
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Nevada Gardeners Plan Fall Alumni Homecoming Flower
Nevada gardeners in Ta, April 27 1981 plan fall flower arrangements for a high school alumni homecoming. A committee will select a bloom that peaks in beauty for early August decorations. The effort aims to feature the chosen flower in all homecoming decorations and community displays.
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Emmy Nunity
Courier delivery guarantee and missed paper policy
The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office by 6 30 p.m.
Actress collapses at husband’s grave in Los Angeles
Dorothy Macka ye, actress, collapsed at her husband Ray Raymond’s funeral in Los Angeles as she faced a two count indictment for allegedly aiding in covering up facts about his death. The state attorney’s office said she would be brought to court for arraignment tomorrow.
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Evangelist Bassett and Fox Collector Speak at Atlantic Rotary
Dr. Carl Bassett of Los Angeles and Lars E. Bladine of Dubuque addressed the Atlantic Rotary Club. E. P. Chase, editor of the Atlantic News Telegraph, was elected president at the annual business session and election.
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Carl Bassett
Los Angeles
Lars E. Bladine
Dubuque
Iowa
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Attorney General Sargent Heads to Vermont to Visit Ill Wife
Washington April 27 Attorney General Sargent rushed from Washington to Ludlow Vermont to visit his wife who is reported ill at their home. State department officials say Mrs Sargent is not seriously ill and the trip is a personal one.
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Baby Bounces From Window. Boy Survives Breaks
In Chelsea Massachusetts on April 27 James McCarthy age four leaped on a bed, fell through an open window from three stories and was hospitalized with a broken leg and bruises.
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Beveridge Praised as Outstanding Public Figure by Colleague
C E Pickett, former congressman, lauds Albert J Beveridge as a profound student and indefatigable worker with vast historical knowledge. He notes Beveridges unfinished Lincoln work and compares his life to Marshall. The death is described as deplorable in light of pending contributions to Lincoln literature.
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Doc Leaves But Bad Checks Stay
Cedar Rapids Iowa April 27 A man who gave the name Dr R Lucan a physician is sought by police on a confidence game charge. He is said to pass hundreds of dollars in bad checks in the last week He arrived about two weeks ago opened offices printed cards obtained a book of blank checks and reportedly cashed them all His wife and child registered at the same hotel with him Saturday night he was seen leaving the hotel carrying his hand luggage His wife and child were not at the hotel this morning.
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Doctors Admit Hope in Fight for Breath
Roanoke April 27 Doctors who had abandoned hope for Walter L Booth an 18 year old farm boy admitted today there was a slight possibility of recovery for the youth who has lived six nights and five days with collapsed lungs Continuous pumping of Booth's paralyzed arms might regenerate the thermic nerve connecting the brain with the lungs injured by a crushed vertebra they said.
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British Cabinet Weighs China Policy Over Nanking Note
London reports indicate the British cabinet discussed China today as divisions emerged over whether to take independent action or await a collective reply to Eugene Chen regarding the Nanking affair. Uneasiness grows as powers struggle to agree on a response.
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State Highway Chief Urges Bremer Road Improvement Plan
Fred White Ames, chief engineer of the Town highway commission, arrives to press Bremer county board to adopt a paving and gravel program. He and Senator Arch W Mcfarlane plan talks in Waverly on road matters to end impassable spring conditions on No. 59 No. 10 and No. 218. White argues hard surfacing is economical for roads carrying over 1,000 vehicles daily and cites state bond issue discussions.
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Flood relief drive and New Orleans levee crisis
The Mississippi flood threat prompts a sweeping relief push with a $5 million fund goal. New Orleans plans to pay up to 4 million dollars to cut the Poydras levee to relieve pressure, evacuating 3,000 residents from St Bernard Parish. Louisiana National Guard patrols levees as caravans move refugees from flooded areas toward safety.
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