Lindbergh lands in Mexico City amid crowds and suspense
Coll Charles A Lindbergh arrived in Mexico City aboard the Spirit of St Louis after a long wait and confusion over earlier flight reports. Other aviation notes include Frances Grayson preparing for a trans Atlantic hop and police actions against Al Capone amid broader Prohibition and political upheavals.
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Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Washington, D. C
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Washington
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Frances Grayson
Curtiss Field
Dawn
Harbor Grace
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Navy Build Up Moves Toward World Class Strength
Washington observers say America likely to build a much larger navy, aiming to be the greatest in the world. Presidents and Congress push for expanded sea power after Geneva talks failed. The administration stresses national responsibility to protect vast population and treasure, signaling ambitious ship appropriations.
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Washington
D, C
Dee
America
Wilson
White House
Navy Department
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Longworth
House of Commons
Mentta
Delivery deadline notice for home newspaper service
The Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If the carrier erred or the paper is missed by that time, call 5109 for a replacement copy. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
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Iowa bank theft suspects jailed
Chicago detectives and Iowa officer arrest John Duffy tied to the November 30 Amburnett bank holdup. Duffy implicated by Jack Schomler arrested in Cedar Rapids with Margaret Sullivan, 22, wanted in Cedar Rapids auto theft. Extradition to Iowa planned.
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Mec
John Duffy
Alburnett, Ia
Thomas Avery
Iowa
Duffy
Jack Schomler
Cedar Rapids
Dee
Margaret Sullivan
Avery
Goth
President Coolidge Praised For Cuba Visit Prospects
John Boller, former United Spanish War Veterans leader, hails President Coolidge’s planned January Cuba trip. He says the visit will greet Spanish War Veterans in Havana for their thirtieth anniversary encampment marking Spain’s ouster in 1898. He adds the trip signals friendlier US relations and peacekeeping between Cuba and the United States.
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United Spanish War Veterans
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Republic
Uncle Sam
Problem of Rag Picker's 100 Dogs Puzzle for Police
Des Moines reports a hundred dogs to dispose of after an incident at Ralph S. Little's home. Little, a rag picker, was injured by a hit and run vehicle and advised police about his pets. Authorities face decision on housing all breeds and sizes, seeking care while he recovers.
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Tnsi
Animal Rescue League
Ralph S. Little
Little
Forged Documents Linked to U S Mexico Relations
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard in secret that two forged document sets may widen the investigation into U S Mexico affairs. One purports to detail U S actions on Mexican matters. the other concerns Catholic organizations in Mexico. Forgers are said to be an international ring. the State Department reportedly possesses some copies. Arturo Elias, the Mexican consul general in New York, may appear by diplomatic invitation rather than subpoena.
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United States
Mexico
Senate
United Press
Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
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Hearst
Reed (of Pennsylvania
Arturo Elias
New York
Elias
Sidecar Eloper Sent to Prison and Girl Companion Freed
Jesse Cox 41 of Ardmore Oklahoma must serve a year and a day in Fort Leavenworth for Mann Act violation. Vera Ritchie 19 of Booneville Arkansas, who staged a motorcycle sidecar elopement, is freed. Cox pleaded guilty in Des Moines federal court to the charges after the couple rode from Oklahoma last summer. the bride said her father forced her into marriage with Robert Ritchie.
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Ardmore
Fort Leavenworth
Vera Ritchie
Booneville
Ark
Cox
United States District Court
Arkansas Flood Forcing Farmers To Move Stock
Torrential rains in the past 48 hours have prompted flood warnings in north and central Arkansas. Farmers are evacuating livestock and belongings to higher ground as the Arkansas and White rivers rise. Crops in bottom lands reported under water.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
White
Navy seeks seven more vessels in 725 million build plan
The naval building program, approved by President Coolidge, aims to raise the American fleet to parity with Britain. It proposes 25 heavy cruisers, nine destroyer escorts, 32 submarines, and five aircraft carriers, totaling about 725 million dollars.
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Good Fellows of Neighboring Towns Help for Christmas Happiness Here
Local Good Fellows groups from Aplington Jesup and Tana send gifts to Waterloo children. Donations reach the B and P W club headquarters and toy boxes arrive from the Philathea club and other contributors. A letter from a needy girl illustrates the Christmas appeal, asking for a dress coat stockings and shoes for her siblings.
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Evening Courier
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Fourth Street West
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Independence Avenue
Public Building Bill to Be Pushed in Congress
Washington December 14 Republicans back Reed 100 million dollar bill seeking early congressional action to satisfy demands for new federal court buildings and post offices in smaller cities. Rep Elliott Indiana plans to move the authorization bill in June to guide next fiscal year appropriations. The measure would raise outside DC spending authority from 15 million to 25 million annually.
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TNS
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Elliott
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Public Buildings Committee
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Reed
Republican
New York
House
Senate
District of Columbia
Government Fights Burns Sinclair Spy Links in Trial
Washington December 14 The government pressurizes to link Burns and Sinclair principals to spy activity on Fall Sinclair jurors. Harry F Sinclair William Burns and four associates face contempt charges for improper surveillance of the jury. Key figures H Mason Day Sheldon Clark and Charles G Ruddy testified about reports on juror shadowings and the defense objected. Clark denied handling the reports.
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Sinclair
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Burns
Charles G. Ruddy
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Clark
Ellen M. Stone Dies Former Kidnapping Figure
Ellen M. Stone the American missionary who was kidnapped by Iranian bandits in 1901 and became the center of a national fundraising ransom saga, died in Chelsea Massachusetts last night. Her life was defined by the dramatic ransom affair that captivated public attention for years and involved broad public subscription.
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Mass
Mise
Ellen M. Stone
United States
Lindbergh Welcomed as Mexico Proclaims Holiday
President Calles declared a national holiday in Mexico to honor Charles Lindbergh, the American aviator, as Col. Lindbergh prepares to land at Valbuena Field. Banks, stores, and government offices closed amid celebrations and nationwide anticipation.
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Lindy
Chaplain of House Praises Lindbergh Flight Safety
Washington December 14 Independent News service reports members of the national house bowed heads as Chaplain Rev. James Shera Montgomery offered a prayer for Gov. Charles A. Lindbergh during his Mexican flight. The prayer lauded his heroism and cited chivalry and moral standards as inspiration for the youth.
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National House
James Shera Montgomery
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
The
Republic
Ou Lands
Plans End in Day for Remus Trial
Cincinnati December reports that prosecutor Charles P Taft says the state will close its case within 24 hours in the Remus murder trial. The case, in its fifth week, is expected to reach the jury soon with the possibility of a Christmas verdict. The high profile trial has drawn judges, jurors, lawyers, and the press into a gritty, bitter legal battle.
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Open Drive for Good Road Votes
Des Moines Iowa December 14 UP A drive for the few votes lacking to mit a 100000000 state bond issue for primary road improvement was started by Glenn C Haynes secretary of the Town Good Roads association at the state house. He told the delegates that a special session of the legislature is in sight and that he has a majority in the senate for the session and bond issue and urged delegates to win over the remaining house members to pass the extension and bond measure.
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Iowa Legislative
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Town Good Roads Association
Statehouse
Haynes
Senate
Sues Railroad on $46,000 Death Claim
Tes Maines Dec 14. JP suit for $40,000 damages has been fled here against the Chicago North Western railroad till the death of John Howe, an electrician employed by the road, electrocuted just Maren. Howe was killed while installing a transformer at Beane. Mrs Goldie Howe, executor of his estate, alleges the ra ilroad failed to furnish Howe with safe apparatus and equipment.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
John Howe
Maren
Howe
Lindbergh Lands in Mexico City After 2000 Mile Flight
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh completed a more than 2000 mile flight from Washington to Valbuena Aerodrome Mexico City, landing at 2 39 p m local time. Crowds of up to 35000 gathered at Valbuena field while President Calles and U S Ambassador Morrow greeted him with officials noting no trace of mishap despite earlier search efforts.
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Flight Log Chronicles Watching Lindbergh Flight
United Press reports a cross country flight with times from 12:26 to 5:03 a.m. detailing sightings near Bolling Field Washington Lynchburg Waynesville Charleston Lookout Mountain Prentice County Tallulah Corpus Christi. Observers connect the plane to Lindbergh’s or similarly named aerials.
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Lynchburg
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Lindbergh Flight Rumors Haze Mexican Capital
Late bulletins report unconfirmed signals that a Lindbergh aircraft passed Yuriritia Michoacan and later that Col. Charles Lindbergh was lost over Guanajuato with direction latched toward Mexico City. Tampico observers say Spirit of St Louis was seen. authorities burn Valbuena field as smoke beacon for possible guidance. Congress halted tax debate amid premature Lindbergh landing rumors.
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Mexico City
Col. Lindbergh
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Yuritria
Michoacan
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Taten
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Davenport Woman Dies in Auto Accident Inquest Planned
Davenport Iowa December 4 Mrs Lizzie Weaver 60 died from skull fracture and internal injuries after being struck by a car driven by Plot Fulton who is held on bond pending a coroner s inquest scheduled for tonight The fatality occurred here last night as authorities investigated the accident and Fulton faced official proceedings.
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Lizzie Weaver
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