End of British coal strike and German political upheaval
The piece reports the end of Britain's weeklong coal strike after government talks with leaders, outlining a wage board and continued subsidies. It also covers Berlin's political turmoil as Chancellor Luther’s cabinet faces a no confidence vote over the flag decree, with fears of a broader coup and potential leadership changes amid Doorn affiliations.
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Berlin
Luther
Reichstag
Kabinet
Reichstar
German Republic
Sinc
Potseh
Hey
Prolers
von Hindenberg
Dawes
Democratic Party
Hindenbers
Foreign Office
United Press
Lie Kaiser
van Hindenberg
Former Cedar Rapids Man Dies in Kansas City
John Wunderlich, 32, former chairman of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce in Iowa for ten years and later head of similar roles at St. Josephs Missouri, died in Kansas City Missouri. He was manager of the Catholic Community club at the time of his death.
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Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo
John Wunderlich
Catholic Community Club
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Raids
Ater
St. Josephs Mo
Sheriff Candidate at Muscatine Put in Insane Asylum
John D. Fisher Republican nominee for sheriff of Muscatine County was adjudged insane and placed in Mount Pleasant State Hospital. He had been convicted the previous day of creating a disturbance at his stepdaughter’s home and attempted to clear out the county jail last night before sheriff intervention. The suntry commission ordered commitment this morning.
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Muscatine
Londergan Faces Grand Jury Over Stock Sale Charge
Londergan must answer a grand jury on a charge of cheating by false pretenses tied to an alleged stock sale by the Insurance Loan & Investment Co. Stambaugh, the complainant, asked to drop the case but the county attorney says public interest requires full investigation, with a June 15 grand jury session and Stambaugh expected as a witness. Lonergan posted a bond of 1490 after waiving preliminary examination.
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Londergan
Illegedl
Insurance Loan & Investment Co
le. J.” Stambaugh
Grundy County
WA. Goak
Stambaugh
Cook
Grand Jury
Lonergan
Meeting Considers State Legislation to Protect Woods
Des Moines May 12 AP Legislation for greater forestry development is the aim of the Town Council of Conservation associations formed yesterday at a meeting here. G K MacDonald from Iowa State College Ames was named chairman of a committee to draft an activities program. Other members include Harry J Arwit Grand Junction 4H T Meredith Des Moines Mrs Francis B H Whitley Webster City Mrs J J Stewart and J F Fleming Des Moines. Officers to be elected at a May 24 meeting here.
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Des Moines
Town Council of Conservation Associations
G.K. MacDonald
Town State College
Ames
Chianan
Harry JL. Arwit
Grand Junction
T. Meredith
Francis BH. Whitley
Webster City
J. J. Stewart
French Push Near Temansit In North Moroccan Advance
French forces report continued aid and advance north of Taza toward Targeisl. Since Saturday morning the line has moved six to eight miles, placing the troops within 12 miles of Temansit where Sidi F.J.-Krim has set up headquarters.
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Kez
Une
Taza
Targeisl
Termansit
Sibsier
Des Moines Woman Chooses Jail Over Parking Fine
In Des Moines in May Mrs Monroe faced a choice between a $5 fine for parking in front of a theatre or two days in jail. She opted for jail, telling the judge she would not pay the fine. The judge levied the two day sentence.
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Des Moines
Sandisturbert
Monroe
HaOgen Bill Aims to Stabilize Farm Fund Revisions
Washington May 12 AP supporters of the Huagen farm relief bill agreed on amendments to reduce the price stabilization appropriation from 376 million to 176 million and to levy the equalization fee immediately on basic crops. Chairman Haugen said the changes seek compromise and deny subsidy charges while returning to the bill’s original shape before adding cotton and corn to basic commodities.
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Washington, D. C
Haugen
Agricultural Committee
Haug Én
Ney
House
Waugen
Federal Farm Board
Hangen
Agriculture Committee
Norge Dirigible Follows Byrd To Pole And Heads Toward Nome
Elsworth marks his birthday as the Norge, second aircraft to reach the pole, heads from Spitzbergen toward Nome Alaska. Byrd’s flight from King's Bay set a 1,600 mile record, while Amundsen plans a 2,000 mile run to Nome. Radio progress updates go to Ralph Lomen in Nome as the crew readies to anchor.
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Byrd
Amitnidgen-Elsworth
Spitzbergen
Alaska
Peary
Amundsen
Bilsworth
King's Bay
Arctic
Elsworth
New York
North Pole
Nome
Lincoln Elsworth
Josephine
Ford
Richard 5
Flacko
Lomen
New York Times
St. Louis Glade
Norge of Hue
Parker
Uncle Sam
Penry
Nint
Lloyd Bennett
Norge
Nole
King’s Bay
Berd
Pole
Wing’s Bay
P. A
Tunight
Bain
Richard J. Byrd
United States Navy
Amundsen-Ellsworth
King's ‘Bay
Stock Market Flurry After Strike Settled
New York May 12. Cancellation of the British general strike sparked a mild opening flurry in industrial and specialty stocks at the New York Stock Exchange. Industrial shares and motors led with high forenoon prices. General Electric and DuPont gained five points each. Steel advanced to 122 but eased to 121 1 4, while overall activity faded after the first hour as call money held at 4 percent and commodities stayed steady.
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New York
New York. Stock Exchange
General Electrics
Dupont
Prosecutors Digging Into Pardons Graft Case
Chicago reports prosecutors coordinate evidence from state pardons and paroles with Joliet Stateville prison inquiry. State attorney general Oscar Carlstrom aids Will County officials as they pledge to pursue pardon and parole abuses to the bottom amid a widening graft probe.
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Chicago
Stateville
Joliet
Oscar Carlstrom
Crowe
Jong
Lincoln
Automobile Clubs
United States
Fark
Corveil
Linco Automobile Club
Corvell
Lincoln Club
National Association of Automobile Clubs
Coryell
Securite
Raiders Find Much High Explosive in South Dakota Plant
Oscar Thorson, federal prohibition enforcer, raided a large liquor plant at Lesterville, South Dakota, and uncovered nitroglycerine on a shelf near the main entrance. He stated the explosive aimed to blow up the plant if detection occurred, revealing plans to destroy the operation.
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Sioux City
Oscar Thorson
Prohibition Enforcement
Lesterville
Thorson
Doctors Should Study Spiritualism Says Northwestern Doctor
Chicago May 12 AP The field of medical research should widen to include occultism spiritism death mysteries and a new American race says Dr Weller Van Hook professor of surgery at Northwestern University. He told the Chicago medical round table that occultism and spiritism should no longer be excluded from science and that medical men should conduct investigations rather than leaving it to Houdinis.
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Chicago
America
Weller van Hook
Northwestern University School of Mnndicine
van Hook
Medical Round Table of
Courier Delivery Time Note for Readers
The Courier urges subscribers to receive the paper before 7 20 official time. If a delivery error or carrier issue prevents receipt by then, call 5100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 30 pm.
Mules Attack Auto When Tire Explodes Near Pasture
May 12 in Fort Madison Iowa. Joe Van derhaar's car tire blew out near a pasture where several mules grazed. The animals charged the fence and kicked the car. Vander Naar sustained injuries while the machine was badly battered.
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Fort’ Madison
Gap
Joe Vanderhaar
Vander Naar
General Wood denies intent to quit post
Manila May 12. International News Service reports that rumors claimed General Lennard Wood planned to resign. Wood denied the reports via message from Baguio stating there is no truth in these rumors and he has no intention of quitting.
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Waj
Hiermaver
Mmayor J
Carroll
Ndings
Velief
Gard
Pest
Manila
INS
Lennard Wood
Baguio
Coolidge to Spend Summer in Mountains
President Coolidge plans the coming summer vacation in the Adirondacks at the summer home of Irving Kirkwood publisher of the Kansas City Star as reported from Washington.
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Coolidge
Washington, D. C
Trwin Rr
Kirkwood
The
Kansas City Star
Industrial Tieup Ends As Government Creates National Mine Wages Board
London reports a near end to the general strike after Premier announces government moves toward restoring negotiations between miners and mine owners. A new wages board will set miners pay, with conditions tied to royal commission recommendations being enacted. Crowds celebrate across London as Downing Street confirms terms and the Trades Union Congress instructs unions to await further orders.
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England
Baldwin
Great Britain
Gov't
National Mine Wages Board
Downing
Iyan Ber
Indi
Lord
The
Admiralty
Howlii
Genral Council
Ermoon
No. 10
Downing Street
Royal Car Commission
London
Strand
New York
Broadway
House of Commons
Baldy
Westminister
South London
Trafalgar Aguard
Pilsudski Revolt Threatens Poland
A military mutiny nears Warsaw as regiments march from Rembertow toward the capital and the garrison remains loyal. President Wojciechowski seeks surrender while a new cabinet under Premier Witos faces opposition from Pilsudski supporters who call for his head. Citizens urged to stay orderly.
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Warsaw
Poland
Rembértoy
Prague
Wojciechowski
Witos
Joseph Pilsudski
Pilsudski
Airmail Planes Cut 34 Hours from New York to Dallas
Airmail planes reduced mail time between New York City and Dallas by 34 hours and cut the Dallas to Chicago rail route by several hours. The inaugural Chicago to Kansas City air mail leg carried 276 pounds, with 1412 pounds from New York and Chicago combined. Pilot names Johnson and Mathews are noted, and the Chicago to Kansas City leg arrived at Richards Field at 10:55 a.m. amid cheering crowds.
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New York
Dallas
Lrip
Chicago
Wallas
Tex
New York City
Kansas City
National Air Transport
St. Cose
Paul EK. Johnson
Trans Continental Air Omni
BL Matueha
Sas
Richards Flying Field
Gov Ritchie Blames Government Shortcomings on Big Business
Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie, a potential Democratic candidate, told the national convention that extravagance and inefficiency plague state and federal governments. He argued big business bears responsibility for political neglect and urged reforms to curb government shortfalls and reduce taxation at all levels.
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Gov’t
Washington
Albert C. Rilelia
Maryland
Chamber of Lorsmesao
United States
America
Ritenia
Shortrom- Lars
William Fortune
Indianapolis
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Stanko Jukich
John Randolph
Sentencs
Gaadalune Acosta
Jukich
Randolph
Sheri
Amundsen Dirigible
Praawy
Pan Josef Langs
Spiez Bergen
San Feller
le Cigar
Martin-Henry George
Idahtn
Te Cigars
Gen. Wood
Frederick Henry Baetjer
Roentgenology
Johns
Hopkins University
Mark Arter
J. W. Rowntree
Baetjer
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Xenenak
Dion
Downings
Britain
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Tor Riteni
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