Spanish aviators attempt nonstop flight to Rio de Janeiro
Seville based pilots Francisco Jiminez and Tonselo Iglesias departed Seville aiming to cross the Atlantic to Rio de Janeiro. The 4,300 mile route via Cape Blanco and Pernambuco, with a 100 mph aircraft, included fuel, food, and a sealed barograph. Earlier plans were paused by government opposition but the project resumed.
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London
Jimines and
Iglesias
Seville
Spain
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Cape Judy
Africa
Madrid
Atlantic Ocean
Rio
Janeiro
Francisco Jiminez
Tonselo Igiesas
Jesus del Gran Poder
Capa Blanco
Mauritania
Pernambuco
Cape Verde Islands
Mrs Hoover Addresses White House Sets Geological Survey Mark
Mrs Hoover speaks at the White House marking the Geological Survey's jubilee. The article notes Herbert Hoover's early staff role and the survey's long history, funding growth from 100000 to 2000000, total spending of 75006000, and Dr George Otis Smith’s 22 years as director. It quotes Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur praising scientists in government service and urges citizen understanding of science in democracy. A congratulatory message from Moscow’s Russian survey is mentioned.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Geological Survey
Staf
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Tetygren College
Stanford
Congress
George Otis Smith
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Secretary of the Interior
Russian Survey
Moscow
Copsright
Son of Rev F H Shedd Very Ill at Albuquerque
A message from A. Buglerque, N M, states that Rev Philp Shedd, ill in a sanitarium at Albuquerque, is not expected to live more than a few days. The younger Rev Mr Shedd has served as pastor of First Presbyterian church in Central City, Nob., for four years. The elder Rev Trevor Shedd pastors Northhunster and East Park Presbyterian churches here.
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A.buglerque
N. M
F. H. Shedd
Cedar Heights
Philp Shedd
Albuquerque
Mr. Shedd
First Presbyterian Church
Central City
Nob
Trevor. Shedd
Northhunster
East Park Presbyterian
Small Boy Critically Ill in Cedar Falls Hospital
March 5 Cedar Falls reports Hobert son of Mr and Mrs Dan Marquant is critically ill from appendicitis at Moorfield hospital.
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Cedar Falls
Hobert
End
Dan Marquarnt
Dale Beechly Dies of Scarlet Fever at 21
Dale Clifford Beechly aged 21 of 799 Washington Street died early today of scarlet fever at Nursis home. Widow survives. He had lived in Waterloo only a few months. Body to be sent from O Keste and Towne mortuary to Aurora, Ill for burial Tuesday.
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Dale Clifford Beechly
Washington Street
Beechly
Waterloo
O'Keste & Towne Mortuary
Aurora
Hoover’s White House Medicine Ball Club
In Washington March 25 President Hoover leads a daily morning medicine ball session on the White House south grounds at 7 o clock. Attendees include Justice Stone, Secretary Wilbur, Mark Sullivan, and other companions of the president for a brisk half hour before breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
White House
Justice Stone
Supreme Court
Inverior Wilbur
Mark Sullivan
Ashings
Graf Zeppelin Completes Rome Pass and Heads for 5000 Mile Cruise
The Graf Zeppelin passed over Rome and south Italy then returned to Rome before continuing east to Friedrichshafen. The giant airship set out on a five thousand mile journey with a crew of 48 and 53 tons of load, delaying slightly due to late passenger arrivals.
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Rome
Italy
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Mediterranean
France
Balkans
Europe
C.S.T
Rebels lose Mazatlan garrison as federal forces advance
Mexican federal reinforcements under Gen. Evaristo Perez captured the rebel garrison at Reasario, 30 miles south of Mazatlan, after a brief encounter. Three rebels were killed and the town looted as the federal advance guard for Gen. Lazaro Cardenas pressed onward from Torreon toward Mazatlan. The fall ended a two day battle and reduced the rebel threat in the region.
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Mexico City
Mazatlan
Francisco Manzo
Evaristo Perez
State of Nayarit
Reasario
Jalisco
Guadalajara
Galles
Perez
Lazaro Cardenas
Tirapuato
Torreon
Coahuila
Jaime Carrisic
Chapultepec
Carr
Consul at Mazatlan Witness to Hanna Will Safe
A report from Mexico City said William P. Blacker United States consul at Mazatlan wired that all Americans in Mazatlan were safe. Blacker, friend of the late Gen Philip Hanna, was a witness to Gen Hanna's will probated by Refalo Fi Torres the other witness. Due to unsettled conditions in Mexico no affidavit was obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States
Mazatlan
Blacker
Philip ©. Hutilia
Blocker
Hanna
Refaelo Fi Torres
Mexico
Camels Too Big For Entrances At East High Stage
The Freiburg Passion Players perform at East High auditorium but cannot use camels or a donkey due to stage entrance limits. The church parable about a camel and a needle eye is quoted to explain the difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Heaven
East High Auditorium
Freiburg
Flood toll across the South from weekend storms
Floods sweeping from the Cumberland watershed caused 49 deaths across the South over the weekend, with Tennessee suffering 71 fatalities and Kentucky six. Tornadoes and storms left hundreds homeless, disrupted trains, and closed coal mines. Boy Scouts drowned near Harrisman, and multiple towns faced severe flooding as rivers rose and levees remained under threat.
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Louisville
Cumberland Mountain
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
Emery
Harrisman
Fenn
White Creek
Websters
Know
Bell Counties
Barbourville
Pineville
Perry County
al Coe
Chicago
Wissouri
Quincy. Hi
Hookuk
Gregory
Canton
Elevators Restarted in City’s Tallest Building
Elevators in Waterland’s tallest building, out of service for a week due to flooding, have resumed operation today. Tenants had been forced to climb eight to nine flights to reach their offices, and the return of elevator service was welcomed by workers and visitors alike.
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Pioneer Nacional Obenk
Waterlan
Diry
Full Staff Named for Y M C A Camp 1929 Season
Verne Remy announces the 1929 YMCA camp staff with Myrtle Larson as stewardess, Harry Clowes and Darrence Laylin as leaders, Miss Margaret Williams as metron, Wayne Wadey as property manager, and several cabin leaders. First period camp begins June 10 for boys aged 12 with activities in nature, Bible study, first aid, lifesaving, woodcraft, swimming, boating, and sports.
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Myrtle Larson
Ftarry Fisher
Margaret Williams
Wayne Wadey
Praperty
Arthur Misner
Harry Clowes
Darrence Laylin
Thomas McLetland
J Dames Eaton
Fife Saving
Snathercraft
Freiburg Passion Players Delight Waterloo Audience
A mild man portraying Christ staggered under the cross as women wept and men jeered in East High auditorium. Adolph Fassnacht led the set with cross bearing and Judas, George Tassnacht, drew praise. The Freiburg troupe presented a three hour Passion with music, tableau, and dramatic scene shifts. Becker-Chapman post and American Legion assisted seating and tickets. This first international company visit to Waterloo drew rare interest and may not return soon.
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East High
East High Auditorium
Freiburg
Waterloo
Judas
Christ
Golgotha
Judes
George Tassnacht
Adolph
Jesus
Barabbas
Gissen
Israel
Pilate
Goalgotha
Albert Scholin
EL. Cc
East High Students Present Rotary Club Concert
East High school students provided a fine musical program at the Rotary Club meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson. G T Bennett directed a program featuring clarinet, cornet, string quartet, violin and flute solos and chamber pieces by Schubert Mendelssohn Beethoven Pilipovaky and Beriot.
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East High School
Rotary Club
Hotel Russell Lamson
G. T. Bennett
East
Lagarus
Verjean Dilger
Schubert
LeRoy Furry
I Mendelszohn
Union Meat Market to Close as Owner Retires
Henry Mitchell proprietor of Union Meat Market at 504 Commercial Street will retire as lease ends in five weeks. Sale of nearly all fixtures completed and stock to be closed out. Lichtys return from winter sojourn in St Petersburg Fla and Washington DC attended Hoover inauguration ceremonies.
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Henry Mitchell
Union Meat Market
Commercial Street
Stimson to Visit White House for Hoover Era Talks
Washington March 25. President Hoover will meet with Henry L. Stimson soon as Stimson arrives from Manila via San Francisco and New York. Stimson will stay at the White House for the rest of the week to discuss World Court adherence, Mexican issues, German reparations, and a reorganization of the state department. Kellogg remains until Friday then sails to Europe. Hugh Stimson attends Geneva talks as ambassador to Belgium.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Henry L. Stlin
Peprweterccecsmeeesson
Manil
San Francisco
New York
Stimson
White House
W. L. Stimson
World Court
Diplomatic Corps
State Department
Frank B. Kellogg
Europe
Hugh Stibson
Belgium
United States
Geneva
White ‘House
Department
Woodraw Wilson
Ed Leighton funeral honors Waterloo police chief
Friends gathered at the Masonic temple for the funeral of Edwin A. Leighton longtime Waterloo police chief who died Friday evening in a local hospital. A prayer service for the family followed by a service at the temple featured police guards and a large floral display. Leighton was a special railroad agent in the Minnesota division with headquarters in Chicago. Burial was in Elmwood.
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Masonic Temple
Edwin A. Leighton
Waterloo
Leighton
Pally
Charles Morlis
H. T. Wagner
Thomas Morris
John Farrell
Hugh Cromline
Martin Burke
Temple
Ellinois Central
Dubuque
Chicago
Minnesota
Ilinois Central
Elmwood
Auto Forfeiture Case 19 Proceeds in Cedar Falls County
Proceedings to forfeit a 2 door Studebaker Sport Coupe owned by A. Shearon of Sioux City and 105 gallons of alcohol seized by Night Officer Schwanke and Road Patrolman Mason on March 21 may proceed in this county despite the vehicle and liquor being claimed by G. G. Parsons of Fort Dodge under a federal statute for interstate liquor hauling. Parsons says the federal claim is not yet adjudicated but the liquor and car may be returned to Black Hawk county. government does not interfere where state has filed. Mason says he was told to hold the car for the deputy prohibition officer and, amid flood duties, did not turn it over to Waterloo authorities until advised by a lawyer. The federal officer indicated the liquor could be kept as evidence but not certain about the car. The car was driven to Fort Dodge last Tuesday or Wednesday.
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A. Shearon
Sioux City
L.E. ‘Schwanke
Cedar Falls
H. P. Mason
G. G. Parsons
Fort Dodge
Towa
Parsons
Black Hawk County
Schwanke
Cedar River
Waterloo
H. T. Wagner
Fort Derge
Mason
Funeral Services Held for farmer and son with aunt
Funeral services for William Farmer, once at Independence, were held at St. John's Catholic church this morning. Edward, 14, lives with Aunt Mrs Harvey Current at 926 Third Street West while arrangements are made. The home and a small life policy are noted, with concerns the policy may have lapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farmer
Independence
Archer Avenue
St. John's Catholic Church
Calvary Cemetery
Mr. Lentz
Edward
Farmer
Harvey Current
Third Street West
Mary Flana-gan
Farmer 5
Friends Help Repair Flood Damage for Illin Man
A dozen Gridiron club friends aided Myron C. Arbuckle, patient at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, by restoring his flooded Riverside Drive home. They cleared the basement, repaired a foundation, filled lawn holes, removed debris from Cedar floodwaters, and reseeded grass, nearly erasing flood marks from the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron C. Arbuckle
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City
Riverside Drive
Gridiron Club
Repair Interurban Damage by Friday
Resumption of traffic on the Waterloo to La Porte City line will be possible Friday officials estimate after inspecting track and right of way where 14 washouts occurred during the Cedar river flood March 14 16 Repairs are rapid with many men at work driving piles needed at most washouts Cedar Rapids passengers are still carried by bus to La Porte City then connected to interurban cars for the remainder of the trip.
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Waterloo-La Porte City
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
la Porte City
Fifteen Drivers Visit Studebaker Factory Tour in South Bend
Fifteen men from Fluckiger Motor company join a 60 man Iowa party traveling by train to South Bend Indiana. They will inspect the Studebaker factory and proving grounds and attend a banquet. They plan to drive away with sixteen Studebaker cars expected to arrive home tomorrow night.
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Fluckiger Motor Company
Iowa
South Bend
Ind
Studebaker
Temperatures Forecast for Weekend and Monday
Weekend temperatures show a maximum Saturday of 46 and a minimum Saturday night. Sunday highs reach 61 with a Sunday night low of 46. Monday morning is predicted around 7 AM with a high near 68 and a low around 50.
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A. OM
Wesc
Eee
Ad Sesieg
Ps Miwccesecng Secenadd
Horses Die in Fire Near Sumner
Fire destroyed a barn near Sumner on a farm operated by August Frisch, killing three horses and destroying all feeds and equipment. The blaze started around 7:30 p.m. from a lantern left in use and caused no other injuries. The farm is part of the Schoephoerster estate.
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Courier Special Service
Sumner
August Frisch
Jv 7
Schoephoerster
St. John's Lutheran ‘Church
WU Farm
Canada
David ‘Hochberger
Charles Dawson
Calgary
Bemm
Shelter Station at K P Hall Closes in Waterloo Flood
The shelter at the K P Hall serving Waterloo flood victims is closed today with two families moved to alternate quarters. Donations push the relief fund toward its 4500 goal while a $100 gift from Mrs Emily George of Imperial Beach Cal arrives by air. Red Cross workers plan to assist Cedar Rapids flood relief and address public health needs.
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K. of P.hell
Emily George
Imperial Beach
Cal
Coronado
Miss Mary Stanton
National Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Thora Ingebritson
Manchester
Big Shoe Store Opens Thursday in Schulte Block
The Schiff company of Columbus will open its 125th store in the Schulte block at 1735 Fourth Street West. The Big Shoe Store will offer men’s women’s and children’s footwear and hosiery with a staff of about 20 clerks. Manager William Heney, formerly of Madison, Wis, has moved to Des Moines area as district representative for the company.
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Schiff Company
Columbus
Fourth Street
Schulte
William Heney
Madison
Wis
Reber Avenue
Ine Zox
Des Moines
Light Cars Outpace Heavier Cars On Mul Highway
In the Seventh district 10 northeastern counties, light cars are getting over main routes while paved roads fail. many planked sections, washouts, and soft spots slow heavy vehicles. No 218 north of Waterloo is passable to one car, No 59 from Waterloo to eight cars. indeterminate conditions persist. A temporary pile bridge will open the road near a washout. long bus service disruptions follow as Waterloo bus lines halt to Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
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Waterloo
Wis
la Porte City
Vinton
State Highway ‘Commission
Manchester
Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Wash‘pute Jn
Des Moines
Greyhound Lines
Chicago
Red Ball Transportation Company
Mason City
Bank Bandits Hit Glen Park State Bank Robbery
Five gunmen robbed Glen Park State Bank in Gary Indiana marching staff to a rear room. They fled through town pursued by a motorcycle officer. one bullet hit the headlight and another wounded a man. Loot totaled 5,000 plus 6,060 and the same bank was robbed earlier for 12,600.
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Gary
Ind
u.Ai
Glen Park
Foticeman
Park
Rainbow Named Constable to Succeed Mason
John C Rainbow of Cedar Falls was appointed constable for Cedar Falls township by the board of supervisors to replace Harry P Mason who resigned. Rainbow, a farmer, has no prior law enforcement role, and is the brother of James Rainbow. A son born to Mr and Mrs Alexander Lockhart in Pasadena weighed six pounds on March 20, with Mrs Lockhart a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Woodring of 1021 Randolph Street. The Lockharts previously worked at Bath Packing and now reside in Altadena, Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Rainbow
Cedar Falls
James
Whittier P T A Meeting To Hear Mrs Warsaw
Mrs. W W Warsaw police marshal will speak at the Whittier Parent Teacher Association meeting tomorrow at 3 p m in the gymnasium. The kindergarten department will present a demonstration and light refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Warsaw
Whittier Parent-Teacher Association
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Per- Nambuco
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Havana
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F. “H. Shedd
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Dr. Eckener Agan
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Phil Hanna
South
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Y.M.C. A
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Russell
Eigher
Chariton
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White Sea Inn
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ED Leighton
Wayne Hughes
Ankeny Street
Poller
Fifth Street
Gordon C. Pelton
Independence Avenue
Electric Motor Service Company
Fifth Street East
Pelton
Town City
J. J. Carroll
Wiliam Weber
Moquor
Friends
Manillin Hospital
Lantern
Schoephoerter Farm
Chelter
Lodo
Emuy
George
Ay Morris
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Tetecenacens
Bryant Paving Company
Royal Theatre
William Dickson
Osage
Mrs. S
W. E. Johnson
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Daisy Johnston
Casti Oo
Jake & Bill
Ingebritson
American Red Cross
Waterloo Red Cross
Waterloo Board of Health
Stanton
Red Cross
State Board of Health
Aon
Auty
J. R. Thompson
City Healths
Ingebrugen
Tibbitts
Thompson
Focal Board of Health
Ann McMechen
George Worthen
Home Service
John C. “Rainbow
FB. A. Muscheehei
Nena Rapid
Whtaba Russell-Lanikon Hotel
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