In the Spotlight of TODAY'S News: Agitators and a Veto
A collage of brief items notes F C Haynes on agitators tied to economic comfort, Gov Vic Donahey vetoing a Bible reading mandate as proof government and religion should separate, Paavo Nurmi breaking three distance records in LA, cheaper automobiles due to mass production, Prince of Wales Cape Town reception, fruit trees undamaged by winter, and European police preparing for May Day unrest amid communist arrests.
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Vic Donahey
Ohio
Bovérnor
Britain Returns to Gold Standard Seen Boosting World Stability
Washington reports that Britain's return to the gold standard is viewed as a major move toward global stability. The United States welcomes the step, while cautioning over protective tariffs and European recovery. Comparisons with France highlight differing approaches to debt payments and credit. Experts stress willpower as crucial for France to regain its world financial standing.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Washington
Great Britain
America
France
Britain
Europe
Amnerica
Germany
Acid Throwing Bride On Trial In Chicago Case
Trial of Mrs Bernice Day Jr and her sister Carolyn Lundstrom continues in Chicago on charges they hurled acid at Darby Day Jr. during marital discord. State argues deliberate attack. defense claims accident as Day testifies about the quarrel and alleged intoxication on their honeymoon.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bernice Day, Jr
Carolyn Lundstrom
Fan Tan
Day
Chicago
Zealous Policeman Falls a Victim to Bootlegger's Pop
Cedar Rapids news reports Patrolman John Mahanna received a 15 day suspension and loss of vacation for drinking on duty. The chief, Wesley Benesh, said Mahanna admitted taking two drinks to test if the liquor was pop after a bootlegger claimed it was. He recalled little after the first drink and believes the liquor may have been poisoned.
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Cedar Rapids, Jr
John Mahanna
Wesley Benesh
Mahanna
Cathedral of Learning drive tops Pittsburgh fund total
Pittsburgh reports more than 3 million dollars raised for the University of Pittsburgh’s 52 story cathedral of learning. Washington announces a plan to grant a wage bonus to American merchant sailors. Florence Rena Sabin becomes the first woman elected to life membership in the National Academy of Sciences. The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce cites the average automobile price at 825 dollars, a 24 percent drop from 13 prior.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Cathedral of Learning
Washington, D. C
Congress
Washington, D
Florence Rena Sabin
National Academy of Sciences
Washington, D.C
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Ralph D. Paine Dies War Correspondent and Author
Ralph D. Paine, noted author, athlete, and war correspondent, was found dead in his Concord hotel room last night after falling ill while serving on a federal grand jury. He joined the Philadelphia Press in 1894 and covered the Cuban rebellion, the Spanish American War, and the Boxer uprising in China, served with allied naval forces in the Far East in 1917-18, and was federal fuel administrator in 1918. he later worked with the New York Herald in Chicago during the beef trust crusade in 1912.
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Concord
N. IT
Ralph D. Paine
Federal Grand Jury
Paine
Philadelphia Press
China
Way Zone
New York Herald
Chicago
Beef Trust
Labor Secretary Sees Healthy U.S. Industry Outlook
Secretary James J. Davis reports no major industrial disputes on May Day and anticipates a strong year for business. He notes growing construction programs, multi year wage agreements in building trades, and expected gains in transportation, production, and employment due to high wages and cooperative finance and manufacturing sectors.
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James J. Davis
Sssary of Labor
I. N.S
Washington, D. C
America
Department of Labor
Dickinson to Run if Cummins Quits Field
Des Moines April 30 Congress man L I Dixon of the tenth Town district said he will run for the United States senate next year if Senator Cummins decides not to seek re election. Dixon added Cummins would seek re election if health permits and that he will support Cummins as long as he is a candidate and will not enter the race himself.
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Des Moines
L. I. Dixon
Tenth Town
United States Senate
Cummins
Dickenson
Loug
Dr. Albin Halier Dies Noted Chemistry Authority
Paris reports the death of Dr. Albin Halier a renowned chemistry authority who directed the school of higher studies at the Horbonne. He served as vice president of the Academy of Sciences and was a member of the Academy of Agriculture. He held decorations from France Italy and Roumania.
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Paris
Albin Haller
School of Higher Studies
The
Horbonne
Academy of Sciences
Academy of Agriculture
Marker to be placed at Camp Burnside site in Des Moines
A bronze tablet marking Redhead park in East Des Moines will be dedicated Sunday May 4 by the Grenville M. Dodge camp Auxiliary Sons of Veterans. The marker commemorates Camp Burnside a Civil War mobilization point for the Twenty third and Thirty ninth Town infantry regiments and the associated Civil War era activities.
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Des Moines
Redhead Park
Courier delivery notice with late paper remedy
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30 o clock If the paper is not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause please phone 5100 A copy of the paper will be sent If a phone call is needed it must reach this office before 6 30 p m
Crackshot Cadets Aid Hunt for Kidnaper in Vermont
Granville Vermont April 30 armed posses including 250 Norwich University cadets search East Brookfield woods for Earl Woodward. Woodward carries 11 year old Lucille Chatterton in flight. Father Walter Chatterton waits with rifle on Cram mountain as traces of Woodward appear in the woods.
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Cinternational
Granville
Earl Woodward
East Brookfield Woods
Woodward
Lucille Chatterton
Norwich University
Lucille
Charles Howe
Norwich
West Brookfield Cavalry
Chase
Gransville
Cram Mountain
Hvery
Lieut. McDonald
United States
Plumley
University
Woodwards
Charles A. Plumley
Academy
Frank Archibald
Walter Chatterton
Wood- Ward
Farm Bureau Aids Farm Union Meet
Des Moines April 6. The Iowa Farm bureau will cooperate with the Iowa Farmers union and many farm groups to confer May 12 on a plan to guide farmers on cost of production and a profit. The bureau assists the union in preparing for the meeting and will listen without prejudice. The two groups are rivals in this and other states.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Farmers Wnion
President Coolidge Vaccinated Against Smallpox in Washington
In Washington on April 30 President Coolidge received the smallpox vaccine as a precaution after the disease spread in the capital. The outbreak has claimed 15 lives since January 1 and many government workers have been inoculated. Doctors advised vaccination due to Coolidge’s daily contact with the public. 54 cases are reported in the city.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Washington
White House
President's Father Goes to Boston for Hospital Treatment
Col. John C. Coolidge, father of President Coolidge, left Plymouth today for Boston to undergo heart treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has been in poor health this spring and, on physician Dr. A. M. Cram's advice, decided to seek care in Boston. He was in good spirits this morning and took an afternoon train accompanied by Dr. Cram.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
President Coolidge
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Doorman Shot in Robbery Near Orpheum Theatre
Kansas City police report a morning hold up near the Orpheum theatre left doorman Sam Raybourn seriously wounded and a companion injured after they were robbed of 2500 dollars. The incident occurred in Kansas City Missouri on April 30.
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Kansas City
Sam Raybourn
Orpheum Theatre
Prince of Wales Arrives in Cape Town to Wild Cheers
The Prince of Wales arrived by the Repulse battle cruiser in Cape Town, greeted by miles of cheering crowds. He toured the wardroom, joined dances, and delivered a civic speech praising South Africa’s scenery and Cape Town as a world health resort, amid a packed city hall welcome.
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Prince of Wales
Cape Town
South Africa
Cape
Bill Bryan
Associated Press
Re Pulse
Repulse
Ptinea
Isis
Cape 'Town
Police See Worldwide Plot as May Day Tension Grows
Rome reports police uncover evidence of an Italian revolutionary network linked to Russian communists planning a May day strike and demonstrations across Italy. Authorities seize millions of pamphlets and an Italian edition of Truth, arrest several leaders, and fear a coordinated anti government offensive during May Day.
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Associated Press
Rome
Russia
Italy
Eta
Bulgaria
Mussolini
Seeham
Moscow
A. A
Fran Staly
Esthenia
Saria
Rhineland
Great Britain
Europe
Paris
Riga
Turin
Milan
Naples
Balkans
Budapest
Cologne
Sofia
Austen Chamberlain
Grand Council of Fascism
Miss MacSwiney Declares No Passport Needed
Mary MacSwiney Irish republican worker and sister of the late Terrence MacSwiney says she will hunger strike if arrested for entering the United States without a passport. She admits being questioned by immigration authorities and asserts she can convince the government she violated no laws. She insists she does not need a passport to enter the country.
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Chicago
Mary MacSwiney
Terrence MacSwiney
Miss MacSwiney
United States
Weatherman Warns Frost Due Tonight
Des Moines reports a frost advisory with light to heavy frost feared tonight. Iowa temperatures from 40 above at Fort Dodge to 32 at Burlington show little expected damage to crops, while Des Moines records 35 with smudging used to prevent losses. Other readings include 31 at Chesterville, 32 at Decorah, 33 at Forest City, 34 at Cedar Rapids.
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Des Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Iowa
Bureau
Fort Dodge
Burlington
Chesterville
Decorah
Forest City Une Creston
Cedar Rapids
Big Balloon Again Delays Departure from Lakehurst
Lakehurst N J April 30 The navy dirigible Los Angeles departure for Porto Rico was postponed again due to winds and rain. Air station officials said the airship would start as soon as possible but warned weather could push plans to Saturday.
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Lakehurst
N. 3
Navy
Los Angeles
Porto Rico
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F. 3. Haynes
State University of Iowa
Httie
H. IL. Mencken
Paavo Nurmi
Nurmi
Feiss
England
Sec’y
Labor
Davis
Dr. Halier
Henry George
Cizar— San Felice
Norwich University Cavalrymen
Farm Bureau Aids
Farm Union Meet
United Press
James M. Beck
Daugherty
Justice
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Beck
Prince’ of Wales
S. A
Columo
Weatherman
Frost
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