Aviators delay transatlantic attempt amid misgivings
In today’s United States coverage Chamberlin and Bertaud prepare for a 3,800 mile flight while postponing takeoff from Thursday to Saturday after Ambassador Herrick’s warning of potential misunderstandings. Paris papers blame American weather reports for misperceptions as Nungesser and Coli are recalled.
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Paris
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France
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New ‘York
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Columbia
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Vany
Paria
Red Cross flood and tornado relief under single plan
Baton Rouge May 11 The American Red Cross will extend relief to five states from Illinois to Texas under a unified plan approved by Hoover and Red Cross officers. Flood and tornado relief operations will merge. Louisiana rescuers brace seven parishes south of Bayou Des Glaises as dikes falter and emergency barges stand by along the West and Old rivers amid a race to shore up walls and save lives.
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INS
American Red Cross
Mississippi
Illinois
Texas
Commerce Hoover
Red Cross
Ilinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Memphis
Louisiana
Bayou Des Glasses Levee
Bayou
Gulf
New Orleans
Coast Guard
John M. Parker
Governor Names Architects' Board Des Moines May 11
Governor Hammill announced a new board of architectural examiners that will begin operating on July 4. Three members will serve five years: Roy W. Leihsle, Harry D. Rawson, and J. Chris Jensen of Des Moines. Perkins of Chariton and Beling of Davenport will serve three year terms.
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Board of
Architectural Examiners
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Harry D. Rawson
J. Chris Jensen
William J. Perkins
Chariton
Arthur E. Beling
Davenport
Union Labor May Aid Flood Victims
Indianapolis, May 11. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor plans united action by American labor for Mississippi River flood victims. AFL president William Green said some action is anticipated by the federation.
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Ind
INL
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American Federation of Labor
American Labor
William Green
Federation
International News Service
Frost Fails To Come In Council Bluffs Section
Residents were surprised as frost did not form overnight. temperatures rose from 40 degrees above noon to 48 degrees this morning. Sky stayed cloudy as calm conditions persisted.
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Council Bluffs
INSI
Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Rises in Washington
The Red Cross flood relief fund reached 10,120,785 today in Washington D C officials said more money would be needed to care for Mississippi Valley refugees and the drive will be pressed vigorously.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Battle for Hankow and Yangchow Rages Across China
Reporting from Shanghai on May 11 notes a vital battle in Honan where Han kow held by Chin Yu-Nao with Gen. Feng Yuh Liang’s troops resists Chang Tso-Lin’s assault and Redspears. Casualties run high with Hankow forces said to lose about 2000 daily. General Chiang Kai-shek’s new offensive presses Shantung forces as Kiukiang falls to his army.
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Chin Yu-Nao
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Chang ‘Tso-Lin
Chang Tso-Lin
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Feng
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Kiukiang
Chiang
Chicago Lowden Meeting Delayed for Lowden Campaign
Chicago March 11 A C Gustafson clerk of the Iowa house and sponsor of a Lowden for President committee said a meeting to organize it was indefinitely postponed New York backers supporting Frank Lowden could not attend this week Gustafson said Lowden would not announce a candidacy or campaign in the primaries but would be receptive if demanded by farmers in the Republican convention context
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A. C. Gustafson
Iowa House of Representatives
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New York
Frank ©. Lowden
Illinois
Gustafson
Towan
Col
Bandits Rob Armored Paycar in New York Raid
On May 11 seven bandits attacked an armored pay car of the Interborough Rapid Transit on Seventy second Street near Avenue A. After an exchange of shots, they escaped with 7000. The robbers used two automobiles, the first crashing into the pay car and sending it to the curb.
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Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Seventy-second Street
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Indianola Man to Head with Rotary
Pearl Mckee of Indianola was unanimously chosen governor of the eleventh district of Rotary at the convention in Mason City. He succeeds Bruce Gates of Waterloo. The two day gathering features addresses by C. O. Bigelow of Adel and Harold N. Geistweit of Des Moines as it plans next year’s convention location.
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Pearl Mckee
Indianola
Rotary
Bruce Gates
Waterloo
C. O. Bigelow
Adel
Harold N. Geistweit
Des Moines
Death toll climbs from Midwest tornado disaster
Kansas City reported 228 dead and 900 injured across Missouri Arkansas Texas Kansas Louisiana and Illinois as the massive storm system devastated communities. In Poplar Bluff Missouri 80 dead and 390 injured were counted as the business district lay in ruins with a long debris field searched for victims. Relieft crews worked emergency measures while dozens more were expected to die.
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Wyoming
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Poplar Bluff
Ex-Police Chief Beaten to Death in Cicero Case
May 11 Chicago report says Albert W. Varecka, former Cicero police chief, died after a beating on April 28. Grace Woodruff, who planned to marry him May 5, said three men assaulted them during a drive from a wake. Two women detained. several men sought.
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Albert W. Varecka
Cicero
Valecka
Grace Woodruff
Boy Climbs 80-Foot Postoffice Flagpole
Le Mars Iowa May 11 Wayne Colins aged 17 shinned up the 80 foot postoffice flagpole and ran a new rope through the sheaves at the top to replace a worn flag halyard. An initial ladder attempt failed and a box volunteered to aid the ascent.
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Wayne Colins
Plan Bridge Bond Issue for Missouri River Free Bridge
Council Bluffs Iowa May 11 preliminary plans were perfected for a road bond issue to fund the city's share of the new Missouri river free bridge with work to begin soon.
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Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Traffic Tags Parking Over One Hour
A brief traffic item notes violations for parking over one hour at a boulevard signal, highlighting enforcement of time limits and street regulation adherence. The short notice alerts motorists to avoid extended parking to prevent fines.
Courier Delivery Deadline and Reprint Contact
The courier will be delivered before 5 30. If you do not receive the paper by that time call 6100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Marie Maharras Murder Trial Opens Similar to Thaw
Marie Maharras, 32, on trial for murder for drowning her 6 year old stepson Nicholas Maharras in Cedar River nearly three years ago. Ninety people called for jury. 23 in box, eight excused. Indicted for murder with premeditation and malice aforethought. Jury to determine degree.
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Marie
Nicholas Maharras
Relief fund drive pushes Waterloo over quota by 1208.79
A letter from American Red Cross executive officer notes Memphis has enough used clothing, but cash gifts remain vital. Waterloo chapter’s $5,000 goal surpassed by 1208.79 with 1302.25 special donation and $500 Elk gift, bringing total to 6205.79.
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American Red Cross
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
Waterloo
the Elks
Schoolteacher seeks bulk of Griffin estate in court fight
Spencer Iowa May 11 The trial of Miss Elsie Edwards Chicago schoolteacher to break the will of late Marion EB Griffin local banker began in district court Judge D F Cole Humboldt presiding Edwards contends she is Griffin’s daughter and entitled to all of the 600000 estate besides one fourth earmarked for charity institutions and personal bequests Griffin a bachelor left bequests to 21 women and their children and most of the remainder to charity
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Elsie Edwards
Chicago
Marion EB. Griffin
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Humboldt
Edwards
Griffin
Driver Dies In 60 Foot Bank Plunge At Omaha
Clyde Lancaster, 29, was killed when his car plunged over a 60 foot embankment into a railroad car in Omaha. Harold Hoty and Peggy Anderson, riding with him, suffered serious injuries but are expected to recover. Police say Lancaster failed to turn at the street’s end.
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Clyde Lancaster
Harold Hoty
Peggy Anderson
Lancaster
Clinton Man Heads Public Health Assn
Council Bluffs Iowa May 11 The Iowa Public Health association today elected Dr H R Huggs Clinton president Dr R J Barnett Atlantic vice president and Dr A L Saylor Des Moines secretary treasurer An extensive clinic on diphtheria was held and a statement said more than 100000 pupils in Iowa had been immunized.
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Iowa Public Health Association
H. R. Huggs
Clinton
R. J. Barnett
Atlantic
A. L. Saylor
Des Moines
Iowa
Reed seeks extra session to push flood relief
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri urged concerted action by his party to compel President Coolidge to call a special session of Congress for flood relief. Twelve senators supported the move, with Reed criticizing the president for not summoning a session amid 300,000 to 400,000 homeless in the Mississippi valley. He said a $20 to $25 per capita Red Cross fund within a $10,000,000 appeal is insufficient and called for national government aid.
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Jim Reed
Missouri
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TNS
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Mississippi Valley
American Red Cross
A. O. U. W Re-Elects Former Officers
Des Moines reports the A. O. U. W re elected all officers in the final hours of a two day Des Moines session. Past Grand Master Oasis Wochman of Council Bluffs and Grand Master J A Lowenberg of Des Moines were among those re elected. The next convention in three years will be held in Council Bluffs.
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Missouri River Flood Reaches South Dakota Region
Missouri river lowlands from Yankton to Greenwood Indian Agency are submerged as floodwaters rise. About 40 families have moved to higher ground, while the river's level fell over 2 feet at Pierre last night.
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Trial of Paul Kelly Halted by Juror Collapse
In Los Angeles on May 11 the trial of Paul Kelly, the screen juvenile accused of killing Ray Raymond, a musical comedy star, was briefly halted when juror Mrs Pherol Eggpter fainted as she prepared to take her seat in the box.
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Ray Raymond
Pherol Eggpter
Cherokee Schools Buy an Ages Old Egyptian Mummy
An Egyptian mummy formerly from the Lininger galleries will be shipped to Cherokee, Ja., from Omaha in a few days. The mummy, said to be ages old, was purchased by an Omaha representative for the Cherokee public school museum. price not disclosed.
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Lininger Art Galleries
Cherokee
Omaha
Public School Museum of Cherokee
Y M C A Expands Reach In Town And County Branch
Homer Albright notes reorganization in February extends YMCA to Water loo and smaller towns. Hi Y clubs gospel teams and community educational films now reach broader trading territory. G Verne Remy serves as branch secretary in Cedar Falls.
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Black Hawk County
Town and Country
Waterloo
G. Verne Remy
Cedar Falls
Des Moines Man Charged in Fatal Shot Through Door
John Heaston 75 faces murder charges after shooting and killing Jerry Williams 59 at Heaston’s Payton Avenue home. Heaston, who admitted the shooting, said Williams came to the door and forced entry, prompting him to fire a 12 gauge through the door glass. The two longtime cronies had been drinking prior to the incident.
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Mayo
John Heaston
Jerry Williams
Heaston
Sheriff Park
A. Findley
Carl Missildine
Payton Avenue
Williams
Oil producers seek federal help to curb output
Washington May 11 Leading oil producers appealed to the federal government for oil production restrictions. The oil board signaled readiness to assist. The appeal, directed to Secretary Work and signed by Walter C. Teagle of Standard Oil and W S Farish, warned of a malignant overproduction this year.
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Federal Oil Board
Work
Oil Board
Walter C. Teagle
Standard Oil Co
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W. S. Farish
American Petroleum Institute
Six Smallpox Cases in Refugee Camp Threatened
Six smallpox cases were reported today from the Harrisonburg Law refugee camp in the Mississippi valley flood area. Red Cross doctors and nurses vaccinate all refugees and isolate suspected cases. The leper colony near Carrville Louisiana with over 300 afflicted lives in exile and faces flood threats that could require evacuation.
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Mississippi Valley
Red Cross
Carrville
Nungesser and Coli Fate Still a Mystery
Reports from Havre and Paris say missing aviators Nungesser and Coli left France seeking rescue. meanwhile American pilots Chamberlin and Geviné contemplate a New York to Paris run, stirring mixed French sentiment as weather and search efforts continue.
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