Vanishing Wildlife and May Day Musings Across Europe
The article by Dr. William Hornaday laments the future of wildlife in America, warning that species have already vanished or near extinction and urging urgent legislative action. It also notes May Day celebrations in Paris muted by greens restrictions, and several brief items including a WashingtonDemocrat historical edition, a national balloon flight elimination, and other assorted notices.
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Paris
Greens
Ildren
Parie
Owever
THO Army
Canada
Fdfields, Ltd
Siberis
Nater
Natural Resources
Extermination Threat Follows Free Hunting System
Dr William T Hornaday warns that America's free hunting policy is exterminating killable game birds. He cites millions of hunters and vehicles as forces driving decline, noting many species already near extinction and limited protection or sanctuary efforts.
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William T. Hornaday
New-York
American Bison Society
International News Service
New York
North America
Khling
Soam
Colorado
Canada
Diamond Rick Mayo Captured After Hours-Long Chase in Iowa
Police captured ed Mayo known as Diamond Rick after a multi town chase ending on 606 Dawson street Waterloo Iowa. He resisted and boasted of breaking rocks after police dislocated his right arm. Two accomplices, J Wilson and Harry Davis, were arrested as a car tied to Mayo was recovered.
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Ed Mayo
Diamond Rick
Bauman
Wantcail
Minnesota
Iowa
Leighton
Althe Mayo
Mayo
Dawson Street
Goodby
Irs
Mayo-wasff ‘i Land
Uip
T9en
J. Wilson
St. Paul, Minn
Harry Davis
Leavitt Street
Gourier
Waterloo
Jall
President's Father Has Heart Block Findings
Boston May 1 Physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital diagnosed Col John Coolidge father of the president with heart block a condition sometimes linked to aging A brief report by Drs Paul D White and Arthur L Chute said he was resting and feeling fine Col Coolidge 80 years old and accompanied by his personal physician Dr Albert M Cram left for the Coolidge home in Plymouth brothers after the examination
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Boston
John Coolidge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Paul D. White
Arthur L. Chute
Col. Coolidge
Albert M. Cram
Bridgewater
Coolidge
Plymouth
Gong
Denison Bank Case Seeks Change of Venue Granted
Denison May 1 Judge Hutchinson granted the motion by C. Ly. Voss defense requesting a change of venue in the Bank of Denison forgery and embezzlement case. The trial will be held in Sac county during the May term.
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Denison
C. Ly. Voss
Bank of Denison
Hutchinson
Sac County
Iowa Editor Praises Navy Newsmen Handling in Hawaii Maneuvers
S G Goldthwaite publisher of the News Republic Indianapolis praised the navy for the cordial treatment of newspapermen during Hawaii maneuvers. He witnessed troops landing at Haleiwa and noted the effective use of airplanes and the need for stronger land defenses. The Goldthwaite family planned to leave Honolulu May 3 for home via Los Angeles.
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International News Wire
Honolulu
Navy
Hawaii
S.G. Goldthwaite
Boone, In
News Republican
Haleiwa
Goldthwaite
Mary
Los Angeles
Coolidge Calls for Broad Auto Era to Ease City Crowding
President Coolidge warned that city life has growing disadvantages and that simply speeding traffic won't solve congestion. He urged a wide, fundamental view of population distribution and social changes, noting shifts in housing, transport, and urban structure may require costly readjustments. Tokyo also reported retirements under Japan's army retrenchment plan.
Advertisements for Henry Geerer and delivery notice
An advertisement lists Henry Geerer offering Claar San Felice quality 2 for 15 cents and urges delivery of The Courier to homes before 6 30 p m If the paper is late readers are instructed to call 5100 before 4 30 p m to receive a copy
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Henry Geerer
San Felice
Long search by Gavalay and posses ends with capture
Federal and local authorities, aided by a police dog, captured Earl Woodward and 11 year old Lucille Chatterton in a Brookfield hay loft after a weeklong manhunt across Vermont. Woodward, an ex convict, was taken to Randolph with Lucille while her father Walter Chatterton sought peaceful reunion.
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Gavalay
Posses
Associated Press
Randolph
South Brookfield
Woodward
Lucille Chatterton
Granville
Woot
Altha
Witl
Lucille
Walter Chatterton
Brookfield
Vermont
Norwich University
Iowa Tax Receipts Dip in Early 1924 Quarter
Washington officials released figures showing Iowa income tax receipts for January to March 1925 totaling 5192356,820.98, down from 586780190.39 in the same period of 1924. The year to date total exceeded the prior estimate by over eight million dollars, while January through April receipts ran 3340578 lower than 1924’s pace.
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Washington
Waverly Approves Bond Issue for New High School
Waverly Iowa voters approve a 160000 bond for a new high school in a special election. The plan calls for construction to begin quickly once requisition and contract rules are met, on the site of Washington School, one block from Fremer Avenue.
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Waverly
Washington School
Fremer Avenue
High School Teachers to Meet in Chicago
Iowa Indiana Michigan Minnesota and Illinois teachers will gather May 7 for the thirty seventh annual University of Chicago educational conference. New and old theories of instruction for high school students will be presented. Prominent educators from Middle Western universities and secondary schools will speak. The annual scholarship examinations for seniors in cooperating schools will be held in connection with the conference.
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Chicago
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
University of Chicago
Bieh
Centennial celebration honors Hancock County pioneer scientists
In Keokuk and Hancock County a centennial program honors early local scientists with unveiling of portraits. The event, at Carthane, includes Hancock and Keokuk participants, highlighting regional scientific history. Nearby, a light earthquake was felt across Los Angeles and surrounding valleys with no damage reported.
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Keokuk
Hancock County
Jilingis
Carthane
Los Angeles
Cal
San Bernardino
Riverside
Po- Yona Valley
Wreck in Polish Corridor Kills 30. Several Hurt
A train derailment in the Polish corridor near Swaro sachin and Staragard killed between 30 and 40 people and left about 40 injured. The Wydtkubhnen-Serlin express plunged down a steep grade. only one sleeping car and one coach stayed on track after speeding around a sharp curve. The Polish crew operated the locomotive and cars as rescue crews assessed damage and restored lines. The incident disrupted telecommunication with Pa Sand as authorities investigated the cause.
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Geilar Rapids
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Dubuque
J. C. ‘Lewis
Iowa
Associated Press
Schneidemuehr
Prussia
Wydtkubhnen-Serlin Express
Swarosachin
Staragard
Air Mail to Make Des Moines Stop on Transcontinental Route
Congressman Dowell received a telegram from Omaha general mail superintendent C P Egge stating Des Moines will be a regular stopping place on the transcontinental air route effective July 1. Officials plan arrangements to establish Des Moines as a stop.
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Des Moines
C. C. Dowell
C. PF. Egge
Omaha
Constable Talks to Identified Corpse in Lod
Gary, May 1. Constable William J. Smurdon said he spoke with the identified woman this afternoon, three days after the mutilated and burned body was found near the town. He noted positive identifications as Mrs. Josephine Desiderio.
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Gary
Lod
Josephine Desiderio
William J. Smurdon
Get Out Order Triggers Family Feud Shooting
In Valley Junction Iowa a family feud escalated to gunfire when Joe Acela was shot in the right shoulder. Police say Mrs. Penty Casey issued the order that sparked the confrontation after Acela allegedly ordered a child from a lot owned by Casey.
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Valley Junction
Joe Acela
Penty Casey
Acela
Acein
Casey
Bandits Bind Boose Guards at Whisky Distillery Heist
Bandits tied up three guards at A. Guckenheimer distillery warehouse in Freeport Pennsylvania. They seized whisky valued between 25 000 and 12 000 dollars at current prices.
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Freeport
A. Guckenheimer
Hunger Strike Ends Fatally for Woman in Muscatine
Miss Adelaide Cook, 54, weakened by a hunger strike of nearly a week tied to worries over new affairs, was found dead in her Muscatine home. She had recently attempted to dispose of her and her brother’s estate by mailing certificates of deposit to friends.
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Muscatine
Adelaide Cook
Dollar Ship Aground Off Japanese Coast
The steamship President Van Buren of the Dollar One ran aground off Kobe today. Officials said the vessel was not in a serious danger and, barring a storm, should be refloated at high tide tomorrow. The Van Gu ren departed San Francisco on April 11.
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Tokio
President van Buren
Dollar One
Kobe
van Guren
San Francisco
Los Angeles May Start Flight Today
The navy dirigible Los Angeles may depart from Lakehurst New Jersey for Porto Rico today if weather remains favorable. Captain George W. Steete said the airship would begin as soon as the sun dries the craft’s fabric.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Navy
Los Angeles
Porto Rico
George W. Steete
Arab Desert Sheiks Kidnap Betty Blythe in Palestine
A cable from Haifa reports Betty Blythe, film star, was abducted by Bedouins while en route in Palestine. Two French companions were wounded as troops pursue the star, with confirmation still pending amid conflicting reports.
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Betty Blythe
Palestine
Wire
Grid Press
London
Betty Birthe
John Harding
Colonial Office
Ta Harding
Haifa
Miss Blythe
Jeruslem
Frenne
Jacob's
Miss
Hiafa
Syria
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Wright Brothers
Times Museum
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England
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Florida
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Thrliout
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American Automobile Association
White House
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Japan
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Texas
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