Sun Yat-Sen Dead Sparks Chinese Mourning in San Francisco
Chinatown in San Francisco erupts in mourning preparations after reports of Sun Yat-Sen's death. Crowds gather at bulletin boards, barbers halt work, and nationalist leaders vow memorials and parades if his death is confirmed. Strong entities include Sun Yat-Sen and the Chinese nationalist party.
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Nationalist Party
San Francisco
Peking
Sun Yat-Sen
South China
Canton
Constitutiona Party
Sun
C. Cc. Wu
Wu Ting- Fang
Washington
Tang Shao-i
Shanghai
Honolulu
Chinatown
Cal
Sung Yat-Sen
South China Republic
Biue
Pacific
Chinese Nationalist Party
China
Chan Yew Foon
Tong
State and Local Briefs From Newton and Surrounding Towns
Newton reports F L Maytag returns from a budget study tour comparing Ohio Virginia laws and noting Iowa mixes features. Mason City Red Cross cites government insurance reinstatement at 345000. Newton notes a 45 minute telephone outage due to operator strike pending arbitration. Sioux Rapids builds 125000 sewer system across main streets. Ida Grove records Elias Nelson death by hanging linked to Arthur book’s loss. Pisgah firefighter halts theater fire. Masonry William Grandy files for air force action alleging wife Marie attacked him with a butcher knife.
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Sioux Rapids
Ida Grove
Elias Nelson
Ida County
Pisgah
William Emmerson
Masonry
William T, Grandy
Air Force
Marie
Berlin Bachs And Old Maids Win Dog Tax Break
Old maids bachelors and childless couples over 50 in Berlin may keep dogs at a reduced rate after a municipal ruling. Privileged groups will pay one fifth of the standard annual fee about seven dollars per dog, while dog taxes are otherwise high and collected by a dog tax collector.
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Berlin
Hye
Barifnia
Coolidge Rejects Bonus Bill on Economic Grounds
President Coolidge vetoed a veterans bonus bill arguing it would strain finances and contradict American principles. He warned it would require about 146 million dollars for the next year plus 6.5 million in admin costs and erase five years of debt reduction progress.
England and America Should Get Together Lions Club Told
Dr. T. T. Shields of Toronto urged Lions club members to seek closer ties between England and the United States. He said Canada and the U S are one in spirit and aims, and urged political and industrial cooperation despite views on the League of Nations.
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League of Nations
England
United States
T. T. Shields
Toronto
Canada
Lions Club
Shields
Lowa salesman found dead in Omaha hotel room
The body of James H. Larson a salesman from Roland Iowa was found in the doorway of his room at a Omaha hotel this morning. Physicians attributed death to heart disease. Also Dubuque sees resignation as George Fracker leaves the University of Dubuque to join the University of Arkansas as chair of philosophy and psychology.
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Lowa
Omaha
Omaha. Neb
James H. Larson
Roland
Salem
Dubuque
Dubuque, Ja
George Fracker
Coe College
Columbia University Famntlies
University of Dubuque
University of Arkansas
Cord Clues Tie English Thug to New York Killings
A smooth faced English thief nicknamed Quick Candle is cited as a possible mastermind in a wave of jewel robberies and strangulations. Police link cords used in Mrs How ard Johnson’s near fatal strangling to other recent robberies including Mrs Louise Lawson and Mrs Mildred Ford, with Lesser identified as her attacker.
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New York
Harry Lesser
Howard Johnson
Lesser
Louise Lawson
Texas
Sweet
Contempt charges cited against city officials in film case
A. E. Gnagy mayor Harry Reed city attorney and Mrs Kate Sage were cited for contempt of court in alleged violation of a temporary injunction restraining arrest of Plaza theatre manager Alexander Frank and employee Hanson during a screening of the film Three Weeks. Criminal charges against Frank and N H Hansen set for municipal court hearing. hearings aim to determine validity of the injunction and arrests with witnesses summoned.
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A. E. Gnagy
Harry M. Reed
Kate Sage
Alexander Frank
Plaza Theatre
Pickett
Swisher & Farwell
Frank
Charprecht
Gnagy
Reed
Omuy Ploye
Prank
Hanson
Plaintiff
Poo
Ani Hanson
N. H. Hansen
Notion Picture Machine
F.C. Sage
Thurnelda Z. Langlag
Estella D. Boggs
Theo‘dore Peek
Agin
Pickett, Swisher & Farwell
H. B. Boies
Warry M. Reed
Iwill
Ib. F. Swisher
Waterloo Woman's Club Passes Resolution on Censorship
At the annual spring luncheon, the Waterloo Woman's Club endorsed censorship efforts, pledging support from the entry and bounty official and cooperation in every possible manner. The remarks noted the interlocking roles of the municipal and district courts.
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Woman's Club
Waterloo Woman's Club
Americane band opens Manchester season with crowd
The Americane glon band gave its first concert on Manchester streets on Wednesday evening to a heartily encored crowd despite threatening weather. Concerts will continue Wednesdays at 7:30 through summer. the group includes John Anderson formerly of Manchester.
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Manchester
John Anderson
Dubuque
Reward posted for captain of Joe Williams. Des Moines teacher named
In Des Moines on May 16, 1921, KE Creighton of Valley Junction and W E Knotts of Chariton share equally a $500 reward posted by the state for the captain of Joe Williams, a bordereyer, in the Sara Bar bara Thorsdale case. Gary N. E. Kendall announced the rewards.
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Nes Moines
KE. Creighton
Valley Junction
W. E. Knotts
Chariton
Eqnally
Joe Willams
Bourdeyer
Sara Barbara Thorsdale
Des Moines
Gary
N. E. Kendall
Preston Waterworks Traded for New Garage
Clinton May 15 2B Schroeder owner of the Preston waterworks and Julius Anderson owner of a new 14000 dollar garage have swapped properties according to an announcement from Preston today.
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Clinton, Ja
W. 2B. Schroeder
Preston, Ja
Julius Anderson
Preston
Three comets to pass near Earth this year says naval observatory
Washington May reports that three comets Encke Tempel and Tuttle are expected to visit the vicinity of Earth this year. Bureau of Standards scientists warn that a direct strike would cause global upheaval but probabilities of catastrophe remain remote.
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Newa
Washington, D. C
Earth
Naval Observatory
Brent
Encke
Tempel
Tuttle
United States Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Standard
Bureau T
Hiram D Tiller Civil War Vet Dies at Son's Home
Hiram D Tiller aged 79 died at 6 45 a m today at his son John's residence in Mt Vernon township Cedar Falls. Funeral plans not complete likely Washington chapel service. He operated a local blacksmith shop and was a Civil War veteran. Surviving are his son and four other children Joe Tiller Key Tiler Mrs George Sundertein and Mrs Orville Miller.
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Hiram D. Tiller
John
Mt. Vernon Township
Washington Chapel
Tiller
Joe
Key Tiler
George Sundertein
Orville” Miller
Cedar Falls
College ceremony closes forty eighth year at May 40
Bryant Paving Co reports progress on city surfacing work with the first contract nearly complete and base foundation laid. The top coat will be placed soon foremen say. Daniel High, 12 miles north, delivered maple syrup orders to Cedar Falls patrons yesterday. Jessa Ardent moved to daughter’s home in city for medical treatment. Muscatine and Story counties story playdays staff travel to assist with annual events. George Hilden bought property at 809 eighteenth street west from R E Babbitt. transfers occur next month.
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Bryant Paving Co
Bryant Paving Company
Daniel High
Cedar Falls
Galion
Hilden
R.B. Babbitt
George H. Hilden
Twelfth
Walnut Streets
Jessie Keedick
Sidney, Neb
R. E. Babbitt
Women Dye It New for 15 Cents Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes for home dyeing at 15 cents a package. It claims anyone can dye or tint successfully with guaranteed results and indicates druggists carry all colors with directions included.
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Ant
Beca Muse
Notice claims swift relief from indigestion and liver issues
An advertisement promises rapid improvement within 14 hours for indigestion headaches and tiredness due to alleged self-poisoning from sluggish liver. It touts Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup with vegetable ingredients, a money back guarantee, and wide availability through druggists and distributors in Waterloo La Porte City and other towns.
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Newton
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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West Side Fourth Street Bridge
Ues
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The
Browehi
Theodore Juhl
Muscatine
Story
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Nevada
Story Counties
Reag Fiarmwan
Scranton
Waterloo Roofing & Supply CO
Chi-Namel Furniture Polish
Mike Gauss
Commercial St
Black Hawk
Dee Moines
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