Three aviators attend Bennett funeral in Washington
In Arlington and New York crowds gathered as three aviators honored Floyd Bennett who helped Byrd reach the polar skies. The funeral in Washington marked a nation paying tribute to the air pioneer.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
13
In Arlington and New York crowds gathered as three aviators honored Floyd Bennett who helped Byrd reach the polar skies. The funeral in Washington marked a nation paying tribute to the air pioneer.
Senate finance committee completes revision of the house tax bill. Leaders plan to bring a 203 million dollar measure to a vote next Thursday as Democrats push for steeper cuts and Coolidge threatens a veto if the total hits 300 million. An insurgent Republican alliance with administration forces is rumored amid fights over inheritance taxes and various rate changes.
The Waterloo Wy firm Galloway, led by Clifford E. Butler, expands fast as new cream separators, spreaders and engines boost orders and employ about 300. Butler, once a Nebraska banker who reorganized banks and guided financial groups, now drives engineering advances and national visibility for the company. Continued on page two, column two.
Washington April 27 veteran Illinois congressman Martin Madden collapsed at his desk from an acute heart attack and died within minutes despite first aid. As chairman of the Appropriations Committee he shaped house policy on river flood control and district funds. The House adjourned in respect. Madden to be buried in Hinsdale Illinois.
Bert Campbell a 57 year old wheelchair bound man is jailed in Miami on murder charges after claiming he shot his wife who cared for him for 14 years because he learned he could not divorce her. Neighbors say no quarrel, but police note Campbell was a wealthy property owner and father of two.
Cedar Rapids, April 27. Ed Nemecek, 18, pleaded guilty to participating in a Palo State bank robbery on March 25. He faces life imprisonment at Fort Madison penitentiary, with sentence due June 4 by Judge W O Ellison. He and two others allegedly held up the bank and escaped with 2344 dollars. Nemecek was captured when their car became stuck, while his companions fled. Police know the identities of the others.
Warsaw reports a brutal rain of mud that slicked streets from ankle to thigh height, sending terror through Lent herm and Cernowitz. Scientists identified the mud's main ingredient as clay carried by strong winds, likely from an earthquake region in the Balkans.
Ten Waterloo boys including Thomas Larsen died in a gas attack on the Lorraine front. John Joyce, 72 Parker Street, recalls serving in Company G, 106th Infantry, Rainbow Division, noting phosgene gas struck their dugout entry before masks could be worn. He recalls two masks per person and mixups when masks were misplaced. what seems funny now were deadly moments then.
Paris April 27 Foreign Minister Aristide Briand may relinquish his portfolio temporarily as diplomatic circles note a gradual improvement from illness. Despite signs of progress in his grippe related complications, recovery is slow and a long convalescence is expected before he resumes duties at the Quai dOrsay.
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New York April 27 The field is open for amalgamation of the Big Four eastern railroads. The remaining obstacle, L F Loree's ownership of the Lehigh and Wabash systems, was removed when the Delaware & Hudson sold the obstacle to the Pennsylvania railroad for 63 000 000. The Big Four consists of the Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio New York Central and the Nickel Plate lines. Plans for four regional groups have been ready since 1924.
Moor Park England April 27 Archie Compston the famous English pro led Walter Hagen the American star by four holes after 26 holes of the 72 hole match. The full 36 holes will be played tomorrow with the tie winner receiving a purse of about 83756.
Hawaiian island delegates to the National Democratic convention in Houston pledge undivided support to Gov. Alfred Smith of New York. Voters are urged to vote for Smith when he is authorized by him or his representatives, as instructed at territorial conventions held yesterday.
Des Moines April 27. Clarinda and Carroll high school runners posted fast times in Drake relay carnival prelims. Clarinda won the quarter mile in 475-10 with Webster City second. Other heat winners included Orient Fairfield Centerville Jefferson. Carrott teams led the half mile in 1 36 8-10. Newton East High Sioux City placed third in heats. Waterlon’s Drake relays entries, West High, compete Saturday with 440, half mile and two mile events scheduled for morning prelims and afternoon finals.
The Chicago Crime Commission urges three Chicago criminal court judges to resign claiming they contribute to a breakdown in law enforcement. In a statement by president Frank J. Loesch, judges Emanuel Eller Stanley Khorkowski and Otto Kerner are attacked as being appointed by politicians against the Chicago Bar Association.
Representative Martin B. Madden, who collapsed and died in Washington today, served 22 years in Congress as the Republican member for Illinois First District. He was 73 and well known for his white head and long tenure in the House.
Watertown Savings Bank teller Spalding Miller notes children own many of the 4500 saving globes. Besides coins they stash buttons pins safety pins car checks pictures money beans and occasional jewelry. One globe contained money cemented into a solid mass by liquid glue.
The Bremen trans Atlantic fliers arrive in Washington as Floyd Bennett receives final honors in Arlington. Navy officials and military guards plan national tribute with Byrd, Admiral Moffett, and war aviation leaders in attendance. Bennett’s death prompts quiet incognito acknowledgment from Germany and a worldwide homage in New York and Chicago.
Iowa City April 27. James J. Davis secretary of labor will be asked to intervene in a labor dispute at the University of Town over charges that Iowa City crafts unionists face employment discrimination. A strike was narrowly averted after a meeting where Fred Canfield Cedar Rapids member of the United States board of conciliation argued for further talks.
The House Military Affairs Committee recommended passage of a bill awarding the distinguished flying cross to the crew of the Bremen. Introduced yesterday by Rep. James of Michigan, the measure has backing from Secretary Kellogg, Secretary of War Davis, and Secretary of the Navy Wickersham.
Reported road conditions list routes 20 east and 59 north as passable with speeds beyond towns. No. 318 requires a detour via Horton and Plainfield toward Charles City. Southeast line near Cesar Rapids appears open. other segments offer mixed or unclear status.
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