Conference hints at Nicaragua crisis and White House talks
The recall to Washington of Brig. Gen. Frank R. McCoy signals concern over Nicaragua with talks expected at the White House and State Department. Rumors say additional U.S. troops may be dispatched as rebel activity and gold mine seizures raise tensions amid Sandino’s insurgency.
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Washington
Frank R. McCoy
President Coolidge
McCoy
White House
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Central American Republic
Sandino
Coolidge Rivalries Seen in 1928 Nomination Scene
Washington report outlines two main forces shaping the GOP contest. Pro Coolidge backers push for renomination, while anti Hoover leaders maneuver to block him and push Lowden or Dawes as alternative. The analysis notes possible tactics to sustain a deadlock and trigger a Coolidge renomination only as a strategic gesture.
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Coolidge
Hoover
Anti- Hoover
Dawes
Lowden
Dark Horse
Iold
Floover
Lowdon
Mgr. Gonlridge
Ballet Dancers Die for Love in Leap to Stage
Moscow reports two ballet artistes Agnessa Koreleva and Natalie Aksenova, both 20, killed by a fall from the upper flies during the revolutionary Red Poppy ballet. The pair, in love with a scenery painter Kurilko, chose death together as the curtain neared.
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Russia
Iife
Moscow Theatre
Moscow
Agnessa Koreleva
Natalie Aksenova
Kurilko
Dich Oliter
Snowstorm Closes Roads Across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania reels under a heavy April snowstorm with up to 14 inches in places. Snowplows resume duty as winds hinder travel and communications. Western and central regions hardest hit. rain today aids road clearance.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Call Conference To Fix Flood Control Measure In House
Washington April 28 The house insisted upon the Mississippi flood control DIN and ordered a conference with the senate to reconcile differences with the senate bill Pass Lindy Medal Bill. Washington April 28 The senate passed a bill to design a medal to commemorate Col Lindberghs trans Atlantic flight.
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U.P
House
Senate
Lindy Wedal
Senate Today
Col. Lindbergh
Highway Condition Summary From OCR Note
The report lists highway segments with directions and condition terms. Roads No 20 east and 218 northwest show varied air and surface notes. No 359 north with mixed fair to good readings.
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Tank Explosion Kills Several Injured at Bethlehem Docks
A violent explosion occurred shortly before noon at the Richfield Oil tanker at Bethlehem Shipbuilding docks in San Francisco California. Early police reports said more than 40 injured and several believed killed. The blast caused major damage to the Bethlehem Shipbuilding plant and adjacent docks.
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Richfield Ol Company
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
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Black Addition Heating and Plumbing Let to Carstens
The contract for heating and ventilating plants boiler plant plumbing electrical wiring and conduits on the Corthe James Black Dry Goods building was let to Carstens Bros Acking for 64 340. Carstens Bros were low among several firms bidding. Their base bids covered heating and ventilating 5815 plumbing 19860 electrical wiring 1158 and combined heating ventilating and plumbing 45600.
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Carstens Bros
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House passes cross to transatlantic fliers
Washington April 38 The house today passed the joint resolution authorizing the president to award the Distinguished Flying Cross to German and Irish transatlantic fliers. The measure now goes to the Senate.
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House
Senate
Rebels Enter Northeast Nicaragua War With New Army Under Giron
Washington reports say five more Marine planes head to Nicaragua for Sandino era fighting east coast. Brig. Gen. Frank R. McCoy summoned to Washington as rebel attacks mount and possible new troops may join 2,800 Marines already there. In Managua, Gen. Giron leads a new rebel force said to have dynamited the La Luz mine and to hold American miner George B. Marshall for ransom.
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Frank R. McCoy
Coolidge
Nicaragua
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State Department
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Shire
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Jiron
la Luz
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Marshall
Weather outlook for major plains week in late April
Weather for week beginning April 30 covers upper Missouri and lower Missouri valleys, northern and central Great Plains. Mostly fair with brief showers or periods of precipitation, especially in northern areas. Temperatures mostly above normal toward the end of the week.
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Washington, D. C
Misshetopi
Missouri
Great Plains
Railroads Face Shift to New Time Tomorrow
Chicago and many suburbs switch to daylight saving time tomorrow at 2 a.m. with clocks set forward to 3 a.m. Suburban lines into Chicago will follow daylight saving time, while the North Shore and South Shore electric lines keep central standard time.
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Tomorow
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South Shore
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St. Paul & Pacific
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German Irish fliers to visit Chicago in May
Bremen to Chicago may 12 or 13 as announced by George Getz chairman of the reception committee. telegram from Congressman Britten in Washington says the German Irish overseas fliers plan to fly to Greenly island with repair parts then to New York and on to Chicago. Return to New York is indefinite according to the German ambassador.
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George 1. Getz
Fred A. Britten
Washington
Greenly Island
New York
Negro Likely to Oten Congress
Chicago mourns Rep Mart in Madden as death shifts possible seat to a Black candidate. Bishop A J Carey, a civil service leader, is discussed as the most likely appointee for the vacant congress seat in the near south side of Chicago and Hinsdale.
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Half Minst
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Augustana College Seeks $1,500,000 in Towa Funds
In a meeting of the Yowa Lutheran conference a campaign to raise 1.5 million dollars for Augustana College was announced. Founded sixty eight years ago in Chicago, the college is now in Rock Island and has already raised over 600,000 dollars in Illinois.
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Planes Drop Flowers on Lockhart Train to Indianapolis Services
Daytona Beach Florida reports planes dropped flowers on the train carrying the body of Frank Lockhart, the young race driver killed during a speed record attempt. Services will be held in Indianapolis on Monday.
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Misconceptions About Garbage Collection Highlighted
Vance A. Allen, secretary to Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts, notes many calls about missed pickups stem from residents hiding cans. He recalls a case where a resident had to uncover a can after the street commissioner visited to verify its location.
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Ten Years Ago in the Service Personal reminiscence from Forrest Miller
Forrest Miller of Gil Mulberry Street recalls ten years ago in the service as a private in the Eighty-eighth Infantry stationed at Camp Dodge. He describes marching through months of discharge work after the armistice and watching others depart for home while he remained to complete papers.
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Eighty-eighth Infantry
Women at League of Women Voters Convention in Chicago
Chicago April 28 Inc Convention session focused on prohibition and permanent voter registration. A committee proposed a resolution denouncing weak enforcement of the eighteenth amendment and supported permanent voter registration and civil service.
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INS
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Ao Committee
Roscoe Anderson
Louis Slace
New York
True Worthy White
Bostot
West High Team Wins Preliminary in Drake Relays
West High of Waterloo won its heat in the 440 yard class A relay at the Drake Relays and advances to the finals at 3 p m joining Central high of Kansas City Roosevelt high of Des Moines and Sioux Falls S C. Kansas City set a new record of 447 10.
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Nebraska
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Courier Delivery deadline and remedy notice
The notice states home delivery by 5 30 by Courier is expected and asks readers to call 5100 if the paper is late. It adds that calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m and a copy will be sent.
John Deere plans vast Waterloo expansion to add 10000 jobs
John Deere Tractor company announces a major Waterloo development to add up to 10000 residents within two years. Plans include several large buildings including a six story facility, new power plant, two and a half miles of railway, expanded equipment, and a large increase in tractor production.
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John Deere Tractor Company
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Deere & Co
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Acton
Miles Street
Black Hawk Creek
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