Tramp Tramp Boys of 61 Parade At Waterloo
The Grand Army of the Republic parade in Waterloo featured 458 comrade veterans led by Commander Chase, with 600 marchers including Spanish and World War veterans. A five ton 155 mm gun, pulled by a truck, and the Waterlooo fire department highlighted the display as thousands cheered. The event marked the fading of Civil War veterans, with 4,930 total members in Iowa G A R and nearly 500 delegates attending the encampment.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Waterloo
Chase
Sons of Veterans
Fifth Street
Roland Netcott
J. EB. L. Barthe
American Legion
Cedar Falls
Weyman’s Relief Corps
Daughters of Veterans
Spanish War Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Department of Iowa
Army of
America
J. B. Benson
First Methodist Church
RL. Chase
Council of Administration
Woman's Relief Corps
Commander Chase
East High Auditorium
G. W. Harbin
Lillien C. Cary
G. A. BR
Clinton Smith
George Moody
Worman's Club Chorus
Elks Quartet
Cedar Falls Commercial Club
Iowa Teachers College
Adams is Elected G. O. P. Chairman in Party Shakeup
The Republican national committee adopted a new representation plan cutting 23 southern votes. John T. Adams of Iowa was elected chairman to succeed Hays. Ralph E. Williams of Oregon was named vice chairman. Mrs. Leonard G. Woods of Pittsburgh elected as extra vice chair and a subcommittee to study enlarging the committee with women members was created. The panel will brief the national committee for final action. Members were to dine at the White House with the president and Mrs. Harding.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
John T. Adams
Iowa
Hays
Whese
Adams
Ralph E. Williams
Oregon
R. B. Howell
Nebraska
H. L. Remmel
Arkansas
Leonard G. Woods
Pittsburgh
National Committee
Herding
White House
Boy Burglar Admits Robbing 20 Homes to Show He Was No Sissy
Des Moines report says 18 year old George Lizdas confessed to robbing more than twenty Des Moines homes after being dared by friends. His mother pleaded with juvenile authorities for clemency as officers recovered loot hidden in his room and a bank account was attached.
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Sissy
United Press
Des Moines
George Lizdas
George
Des
Abe
Adco Pnt
Despondent nurse ends life with note at factory
Grace Schreurs a 33 year old nurse, was found hanged in a factory building owned by her brother in Muscatine Iowa. A note on the brother’s desk described her sufferings. She apparently left home during the night and hanged herself in the stairway.
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Associated Press
Muscatine
Grace Schreurs
Americans Reported Captured by Bandits
Report from the Mexican war department says four unarmed Americans were captured between Parral and St. Rosalia by bandits. The American charge d affaires office had no information on the incident.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mex
Mexican War Department
Parral
St. Rosalia
Ex-Adj. Gen Logan Named Shrine Parade Chief Des Moines
Guy B. Logan former adjutant general of Iowa was named grand marshal of Shrine convention parades for Des Moines next week. Charles C. Deering announced the appointment as fifty six temples will take part in the parade Tuesday morning.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Guy B. Logan
Iowa
Charles C. Deering
Dublin Streets Swept by Bullets After Police Lorry Attack
Dublin residents faced a two minute volley of gunfire and bombs on a police lorry as five constables were wounded and several civilians injured in the assault. Police described the incident as a coordinated attack, with revolvers and bombs used during the ambush. Investigators say no arrests had been announced by press time.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Iowa Bankers Pick Davenport Man for Association s Head
Frank B. Vetter of Davenport was elected president of the Iowa Bankers Association at the convention closing session in Des Moines. L. A. Andrew of Ottumwa was succeeded as president by Vetter, with Ray Campbell of Fort Dodge named vice president and Frank Warner continuing as secretary. Governor Herding told bankers and farmers the economic crisis was past and that the new crop season would bring sounder conditions. Davenport was chosen as the 1922 convention site.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Frank B. Vetter
Davenport
Iowa Bankers Association
L. A. Andrew
Ottumwa
Ray Campbell
Fort Dodge
Co. B. Lofland
Oskaloosa
Frank Warner
W. P. G. Herding
Federal Reserve Board
Halt Dempsey Fight Delayed Over World War Bonus
United Press from Washington reports Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts introduced a house resolution prohibiting the Carpentier Dempsey fight set for July 2 until Congress grants a bonus to World War I veterans. Gallivan called Dempsey a big bum for dodging the draft and said Carpentier delayed joining the colors.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Dempsey
Carpentier
Veterans Bonds and Insurance Proposal Debated in Congress
Representative Work of New York introduced a bill to issue 5 percent tax exempt bonds to veterans. Bonds would be up to 750 dollars overseas and 600 dollars home service, maturing in one year, negotiable at prices of 1.15 and 1.25 per day. An alternative is paid up insurance with face value tied to adjusted service compensation plus 25 percent.
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Uby
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Representative Work
Republican
New York
United States
John T Adams Seen Likely New GOP Chairman in 1927
Washington report notes Will Hays to retire and John T Adams of Dubuque Iowa is expected to become chairman. It outlines proposed changes in delegation representation, reducing southern delegates, and a party primary system tied to state voting laws. Also covers a $1.59 million deficit and need for fresh fundraising before the next congressional campaign.
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MARh_ SULLIVAN
Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
Will Hays
Hays
John T. Adams
Dubuque
Adams
Allison
Iowa
Harding
Republican Party
Democratic Party
South
GO. P
Inera
New York Evening Post, Inc
Denby Asks Sims to Verify London Speech Reports
Washington June 8 Secretary Denby ordered Rear Admiral Sims to report by cable whether he was accurately quoted in press accounts of an address to the English Speaking union in London. Senator McCormick protested to President Harding and Secretary Denby, urging disciplinary action over Sims's remarks on the Irish question.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Denby
Sims
Navy Department
Jcable
London
McCormick
Harding
Dendy
Christian
Courier Delivery Deadline and Contact Numbers
Delivery promised before 5 30. If missing by then due to carrier error call 3330 for a replacement copy. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Three Trainmen Die in B and O Wreck at Medora
Three B and O freight trainmen died when escaping steam caused a wreck near Medora, west of Seymour, Indiana, early today. Engineer Hugo Fesi, Fireman Tom Hill, and Brakeman Harry McCul ey were killed. Engineer Medford Downing and Fireman William Harding were badly scalded but not in serious condition.
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United Presse
Seymour
Ind
Medora
Here
Hugo Fesi
Tom Hill
Harry McCuley
Medford Downing
William Harding
King George to Open Ulster Parliament in Belfast
King George will open the Ulster parliament in Belfast on June 22 with formal home rule ceremonies. Premier Sir James Craig announced the event after the senate approval and parliament’s completion of its organization in City Hall. Hon. Hugh ONeill was elected the first speaker.
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King George
Ulster
Belfast
United Press
James Craig
Ireland
Senate
City Hall
Hugh O'Neill
Dubuque Enacts Ordinance to Disperse Strike Crowds
Dubuque Iowa passes an ordinance effective today granting police power to disperse any crowds. The move follows a two truck drivers strike after a 10 day wage dispute, causing temporary ice shortages as deliveries resume. Cars with strikers trailed ice wagons during deliveries.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
President Harding Denied Sunday Golf Plan
White House officials denied reports that President Harding would play golf on Sunday. Secretary George Christiana asserted the denial, stating you can deny that emphatically.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Harding
White House
George Christiana
Harding End War With Germany by Proclamation
Washington June. Some lawmakers urge President Harding to end the war by executive proclamation, bypassing Congress’s Knox and Porter resolutions. Advocates say he has constitutional power and Congress could later back the move by adopting a proclamation embracing its language.
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Unified Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
House
Senate
Germany
Congress
Knox
Mighty Ige Floes Peril Thousands Of Liner Lives
New York reports indicate the British freighter Seapool struck an iceberg off Newfoundland, risking fore foot and fore peak flooding as ships fear碰 collision with icebergs. The Saxonia endured two days in fog after sighting giant bergs. Orduna stood by nearby. Coast guard Seneca patrols the area amid ice dangers.
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Associated Press
New York
Halifax
New Foundland
Seapool
mid-Atlantic
Rochambeau
Here
North Atlantic
Arthur P. Henderson
Berg
N. S
Newfoundland
St Johns
St. Johns
N. F
Montreal
Sydney
Dublin
S. C
Orduna
Great Banks
Boston
Saxonia
Coast Guard
Seneca
International Ice Patrol
Boy 11 Says Killing Brother Was Accident Near Cedarville
James Blangy 11 faced juvenile court after fatally shooting his eight year old brother Virgil during a home quarrel near Cedarville. Prosecutor J K Williamson said the boy claimed the shooting occurred while they searched an upper room for a ghost and that he accidentally fired his father’s revolver.
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Associated Press
Nenia. O
Fuvenile
James Blangy
Virgil
Cedarville
J. K. Williamson
Greene County
Williamson
Thins
Weather and town list report from June in Iowa and Minnesota
Weather bulletin lists towns including Albert Lea Algon Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Mason City and other cities. Reports describe cloudy conditions in Des Moines with rapid drying and showers elsewhere. a general forecast calls for more showers tonight and Thursday across the region.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algons
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribault Minn
la Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshalstone
New Hampton
Postville
Water Top
Dudugne
Mississippi
Eac
Pueblo Lifts All Liquor Restrictions for 30 Days
Pueblo will drop all liquor restrictions for 30 days as an emergency health measure in the flood area. Federal prohibition director Frank J. Medina announced the order, issued on instruction from the Washington office after health authorities advised the move to combat disease spread.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Frank J. Medina
Federal Prohibition
Colorado
Pueblo
Federal Prohibition Office
Washington
Chicago Man Takes on Chairmanship of U S Shipping Board
Washington D C June 8 A D Lasker agreed to become chairman of the shipping board Other members named Admiral Bennson Frederick T Thompson Meyer Lissner O Connor ex Senator Chamberlain C Plummer John Callan O Laughlin will assist Lasker in the new board appointments The president set terms six years for Lasker five for O Connor four for Chamberlain two for Plummer Thompson two for Lissner and Berson one year for O Connor and Lissner and Berson
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United Press
Washington, D. C
A. D. Lasker
Shipping Board
White’ House
Admiral Bennson
Frederick T Thompson
Mobile
Meyer Lissner
Los Angeles
O'Connor
Buffa
Chamberlain
Oregon
C. Plummer
Bath
John Callan O’laughlin
New York Export Company
Lasker
O'Cannor
Plummer
Thompson
Lissmer
Berson
Lions Open District Meet in Cedar Rapids
About three hundred Lions from Iowa Kansas and Nebraska attend the annual district convention in Cedar Rapids Gov N B Kendall arrives from Waterloo and attends a luncheon and address A contest for district governor pits W A Westfall Mason City against Ingale Swisher Iowa City with the election to be held this afternoon The convention adjourns late today.
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Associated
Praes
Cedar Rapids
Order of Lions
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
N. B. Kendall
Waterloo
Stone
W. A. Westfall
Mason City
Ingale Swisher
Iowa City
Mutinous Chinese Kill 100 at Tchang Port
Reports from Shanghai say mutinous Chinese troops killed about one hundred people at Tchang, a treaty port on the Yankste river. The pillage damaged many firms, with property losses estimated at a million dollars, including the Standard Oil plant.
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United Press
Shanghai
China
Tchang
Yankste
Standard Oil Company
Pueblo Flood Refuge Opens For 7000 Homeless
Pueblo reels after Arkansas River flood as 7000 residents seek shelter in a tent city. Refuge camp with 300 tents, field hospital, and 25 Salvation Army teams aims to stabilize relief, with 200 tents deployed and more planned. Many Mexicans and Italians displaced. stories of loss and desperate attempts to salvage belongings emerge from Pepper Sauce Bottoms.
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Associated Press
Pueblo
Colo
Red Cross
Patrick J. Hamrock
Denver
Colorado Springs
Trinidad
Hamrock
Felix Bayle
Rumaldo Salazar
Don Rumaldo
Jose Inez Teronex
Arturo Garcia
Martino Gathan
Third
Elizabeth
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