In the Spotlight of TODAY'S News A Late Start Not in 25 years
A digest from Des Moines to Florida reports corn planting delays in Iowa caused by cold and wet weather with about three fourths completed. Floods force replanting in some areas, and an early frost could threaten the harvest. Seismic tremors unsettle Atlantic seaboard but cause no major damage. A Florida prison electric chair incident delays death, with duties unsettled. An Illinois boxing probe aims to clean up alleged abuses. Iowa boxing remains lax. A mob clash in Tampa results in two deaths and 20 wounded as guards defend the jail. Ames Kappa Sigma fire halts student work. alibi given for lack of notebooks amid $5,000 damage. A South African man linked to a Calcutta Derby sweepstakes profit seeks US relatives.
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Llowa
Iowa
Kappa Sigma
Ames
Sumter L. Lowry
Traffic Note on Parking and Passing Traffic Sign Incident
A fragmented traffic notice reports parking overtime issues and a speeding concern near a turning in the middle of a block. Mentions San Felier, Henry Geozee, dollta, Martin, Havana Ribbon, and fe cigara in an advertisement context.
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Henry Geozee
Dollta
Martin
Havana
Fe Cigara
Relief action urged as Flood aid debated in Congress
President Coolidge discusses early committee meetings on the Mississippi flood and plans for relief bills. Louisiana lawmakers push for a special session focused solely on flood relief, with an estimated need of 500 million dollars over ten years. Banks and the Chamber of Commerce urged to back capital for rehabilitation as malaria threats loom after floodwaters recede.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
Mississippi Flood Control Commission
Engineering Corps of the Army
Louisiana
Ware
Pennsylvania
Smith
Illinois
Red Cross
Hoover
United States Chamber of Commerce
Rockefeller Foundation
Mississippi Valley
New York Herald-Tribune
Ontario Puts On Barkeep's Apron
Windsor Ontario marks liquor sale end of dry era from 1916 with strict orders against demonstrations and a single government shop opening. Police warned against public drinking with hotel dining rooms exempt. tourists will get permits after a short delay.
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Ontario
Altho
Ford offers Lindbergh air job at Ford Motor
London June 1 Captain Charles A. Lindbergh was told a cablegram awaits in Paris proposing him as general manager of Ford’s aircraft division with an interest in Ford aviation enterprises valued at about 10 million pounds. Henry Ford sent the offer through E G Liebold. Lindbergh declined to discuss the message but showed keen interest in aviation plans.
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London
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Ford Motor Company
Ford Airplane Enterprises
Henry Ford
E. G. Liebold
Lindbergh
Power Plant Stops When Dam Goes Out
Maquoketa Iowa June 1 One hundred feet of the Eastern Town Power companys dam went out last night. The lake was emptied and the wheels of the power plant are at a standstill. The valley was inundated by the rush of water but only minor damage was reported. It is believed that continued rains weakened the dam. Plans for rebuilding are under way.
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Maquoketa
Eastern Town Power Company
Wabash River Flood Forces Hundreds to Flee
Flood waters from the Wabash spread over hundreds of acres in Vincennes Indiana and forced many families to abandon homes. About 200 people are living in tents on high ground near Vincennes after the river reached a 22 foot stage following heavy rains.
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Ind
Wabash River
Boy 11 Fatally Hit by Car in Street Collision
Oskaloosa Iowa June 1 Elmer Fager age 11 died here today from injuries after being struck by a motor car driven by Arthur Reed. He lived four hours with a fractured skull while playing in the street with other children.
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Oskaloosa
Elmer Fager
Arthur Reed
City payroll heist in Philadelphia at hospital grounds
Four youthful bandits stopped a city payroll detail at the municipal hospital in Philadelphia on June 1. William C L Smith, the city paymaster, his chauffeur, and an armed guard were robbed of about $10,000. The robbers fled.
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Philadelphia
William CL Smith
Wwe
Riots in Tampa Turn Deadly as Troops Fire
In Tampa Florida rioting around the county jail left three dead and more than twenty wounded after state troops backed by machine guns opened fire during clashes with a mob seeking a confessed murderer. A Council Bluffs man, Earl McGill, was identified among the dead.
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Fla
Hal Pifer
Ocala
Hugh Edward McRae
Fort William
Ont
Earl McGill
240 Acre Farmstead in Orange Township Sold for 51900
Announcement of transfer in Waterloo farming, W H Moss sells 240 acre farmstead in Orange township one mile south of city on Eagle Center road to Lewis Heisler of Waterloo Laundry. Price 215 per acre, total 51900. Farm contains 29000 in improvements. Moss remains tenant.
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W. H Moss
Orange Township
Eagle Center
Lewis Heisler
Leavitt
Waterloo Laundry Company
Heisler
Moss
Ne gros Sinks Off Romblon Island Missing 108
Manila reports 108 people missing after the inter-island steamer Ne gros sank off Romblon Island amid a storm. The missing include 100 passengers, two officers, and six crew members.
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Manila
Negros
Romblon Island
Sanday
Labbor Temple Blaze Sparks Uncertain Origin Probe
In Sioux City a blaze was discovered at a Labbor temple in June, the third incident in six weeks. Officials say origin undetermined and further investigation underway as authorities pursue leads.
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Sioux City
Labbor Temple
Quake Terrifies Asbury Park N J Workers Amid Tremor
A sharp tremor of undetermined origin rattled Asbury Park New Jersey at 9 31 a m. for about 10 seconds. It was felt by many people, including workers in a central high building, with similar reports from areas along the Atlantic coast within five miles. Local newspapers received many calls seeking the quake's source.
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N. J
Asbury Park
Atlantic
Coolidge Plans No Stop in Omaha on Westward Trip
A wire from Everett Sanders to John L. Kennedy of the Greater Omaha association states President Coolidge will not stop in Omaha or other corn belt points on the way to the summer White House. He will go directly from Chicago to Rapid City. All arrangements are completed.
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Neb
Coolidge
White House
John L. Kennedy
Greater
Expect Heavy Vote on Road Bond Issue Sioux City
In Woodruff county a heavy vote was expected today on the proposition to issue special road paving bonds totaling 700 thousand dollars. Early reports suggest the measure will pass but no specific road plans are outlined in the available plans.
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Sioux City
Woodturf
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte introductory strips
Ida M. Tarbell presents a pictorial biography in Waterloo Evening Courics. The educational portrayal highlights Napoleon Bonaparte as a tragic and imperious figure through historic prints.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Ida M. Tarbell
Soviet Declarations Warn War Risk Looms
The central committee of the Russian Communist party appeals to all party units and workers warning that breaking Anglo Soviet relations is a step toward war with the Soviet Union. It frames the rupture as Britain’s imperialistic onslaught and endangers peace while urging readiness amid possible Moscow pressure.
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Miners Union Bound by New Injunction Restrictions
Centerville fa June 1 The United Mine Workers face a modified injunction from District Judge E S Wills prohibiting coercion threats violence or intimidation against strikebreakers at the Barrett mine while permitting peaceful meetings to influence workers.
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Centerville
United Mine Workers Today
E. S. Wills
Barrett Mine Company
Barrett
Woman Freed by Jury After Self Defense Claim
Sioux City reports Mrs. Minnie Litsey, 44, acquitted by coroner's jury for shooting husband Roy Litsey amid ongoing abuse. She testified the fatal shot came in self defense after her husband abused her and a prior attempt to kill herself with gas was interrupted as he arrived in time to save her.
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Dune
INS
Minnie Litsey
Roy Litsey
Ars
Jafsey
Gitses
Ume
Undertakers Urge Cheap Action Now in Nebraska
Omaha report says Nebraska Funeral Directors' Association, meeting in convention, urges timely death as a cost saving measure. They estimate dying now is cheaper than in years, noting caskets may be purchased for as low as a dollar.
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Neb
Dunet
Nebraska Funeral Directors’ Association
Apo
Agadis
Flier Wires Acceptance of Goolidge Invitation
Rev C W Baxter resigns after two and a half years as rector of St Mark’s Episcopal Waterloo Minn to take mission work at Appleton and Montevideo He urged denominational tolerance saying all denominations share one heaven and should live amiably here He spoke at union services and was friendly with all pastors and creeds during his rectorship
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St. Mark's
Appleton
Montevideo
Minn
Baxter
Waterloo
Iowa City students protest board of education action
A class of 180 senior and junior medical students passed a resolution opposing the state board of education's acceptance of resignations from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. They demand full publication of the faculty committee's investigation and condemn the report's phrase that the resignations were in the interest of medical students.
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Iowa City
State Board of Education
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Butler Marines Sent 10 Tientsin
Shanghai reports United States marines under Brig. Gen. Smethey D. Butler ordered north to Tientsin. Butler will sail tomorrow with 1800 men aboard destroyers Richmond and Henderson amid rising concern for American safety as nationalist armies move toward Peking. Tientsin, the port of Peking, lies about 60 miles from the capital.
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Smethey D. Butler
Tientsin
Butler
Richmond
Henderson
Peking
Mexico Boycott of U S Goods Reported by Ambassador
Washington reports a Mexican government boycott on American goods confirmed by Ambassador Sheffield. Secretary Hull, quoted on other embargo matters, says he has not been told Mexico’s reasons and notes the United States has recently refused export permits sought by Mexico under the arms embargo.
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State Department
Sheffield
Kellers
Mexico
Woman seeks absolute divorce and alimony in Iowa City
Mrs. Pelmar Stratton filed for an absolute divorce in district court seeking permanent alimony of 19900 dollars, custody of three children, and 500 dollars for attorneys. She cites cruel and inhuman treatment intoxication and a quarrelsome nature as grounds.
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Iowa City
Pelmar Stratton
Courier delivery by 5 30 for home delivery
Notice instructs readers the Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 for a replacement copy. Phone requests must reach the offices before 6 30.
Lindbergh Reception Sparks Washington New York Row
Washington plans one day for Lindbergh then Memphis to Washington reception while New York protests a Washington arrival and fights to host the famed aviator first. Mayor Walker and Grover Whalen condemn bypassing New York, stressing the city’s 8.6 million residents await the hero’s welcome.
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Coolidge
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
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Battery
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Grover A. Whalen
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