Decoration Day Tribute Shows French Care Of American Graves
The piece notes French gratitude for American war dead in France and plans to honor them with flowers. It describes graves sites from Suresnes to Verdun, identification methods, and debates about returning bodies to the United States. It emphasizes dignity, memorials, and unity of purpose in remembering those who died in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chateau-Thierry
Argonne
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Cantigny
Sedan
Soissons
Reims
Belleau Woods
St. Nazaire
Brest
Suresnes
Paris
Red Trass
Great Britain
War Department
United States
Old Soldiers 10 Rally Once More In Cedar Rapids Encampment
Plans are nearly complete for the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Cedar Rapids on June 3 4 and 5 with many post members and Ladies of the G A R W R C expected to attend The parade and pageant on June 4 are highlighted as the feature events and auxiliary groups will send large delegations Spanish American War veterans will also meet Cedar Rapids Dates and details are being finalized by department commander Capt E J C Healer The G A R ranks are thinning with Iowa totals once over 24000 members now significantly reduced and veterans aged about 75 to 78 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Cedar Rapids
G A Rand W. Rc
Rock Island
E. J. C. Healer
W. BR. C
Veterans and Daughters of Veterans
Grand Ayrmy
Iowa
Tire Flew Across Street After Blowout On Fourth Street
An unknown driver blew a tire off his car on Fourth street east and sped away leaving the vehicle with three tires and an iron rim. A porch observer, A. Snodgras of 4825 Fourth street east, reported the incident to police, and Sergeant R. A. Burch retrieved the tire as exhibit A for the official record.
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Fourth Street
Snodgras
Stodgrass
R. A. Burch
Danish Air Flight Rescue News From Atlantic Crossing
Reports from London and Washington describe Hawker and Grieve being rescued at sea after a perilous Atlantic crossing attempt in the airship era. News confirms NC-4 still moored due to weather with no resumption expected before Tuesday. The Vimy team prepares for the Ireland race, assembling at Quidividera with Harbor Great as a possible alternative.
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Altho
London Daily Mail
Atlantic Ocean
Hawker
Grieve
Associated Press
London
Harry G. Hawker
Surolton
Thomas QO. M. Sopwith
Sopwith Aviation
Atlantic
Harry G
Washington, D.C
Admiral Jackson
Ponta Delgada
Navy Department
Azores
Ponta Delgeda
St. Johns
N. F
Alenck-Brown
Ireland
Harbor| Great
Bodies Recovered After Explosion at Cedar Rapids Plant
In Cedar Rapids on May 26 investigators found one body near the dry room and wreckage for others at the Doug Starch Company plant ruined by a blast. Albert Thomas was identified, carrying $242. Emil Schmid of Marengo left initials EK S on a shirt. A fourth unidentified body and multiple bones were recovered. An air of mystery surrounds the cause, with officials noting gas from starch and possible workmen smoking in the dry room. The coroner will hear from witnesses as the crowd of visitors swelled the town.
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Cedar Rapids
Jearchers
Doug Starch Company
Albert Thomas
Claude Hahn
Emil Schmid
Marengo
Federal Agricultural Department
Bureau of Chemistry
Flan
David E. Wing
Penn
Criminal cases not considered today in court
Court did not take up criminal cases as planned due to civil case assignments not complete. If a damage case fails to occur the calendar may move to tomorrow, otherwise abeyance until next week with Judge Dunham or Judge Boies presiding. Powell case continuance opposed by county attorney Wenner. Breathing room given in a Fox township drain time matter.
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G. W. Dunham
J. B. Boies
Council
Robert
B. Powell
Wenner
H.R. Bnies
Fox Township
Rotary Club Hears Talk on Surgery
Dr Will Bickley gave a talk titled The Call to Surgery before the Waterloo Rotary club outlining surgery progress from infancy to modern methods and paying tribute to Allied surgeons who saved soldiers and rebuilt bodies. Paul Pitner, guest of George Huntley, discussed his Army service including a shoulder injury and gas exposure in France.
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Will Bickley
Waterloo
Grace Methodist Church
George Huntley
Rotary Club
Paul
First Army Engineers
Argonne Forest
France
Fort Des Moines
Pitner
Urbana
Los Angeles
Calif
Rotary Clubs
Salt Lake City
Tyne
Hildebrand
A. Fit Gates
W. PF. Parrott
J. B. Simpson
Paul Davis
Austin Burt
Byrnes park tennis finals set for class tournament
The Byrnes park courts host the class championship finals after rounds. Haselman beat Simmons in a tough semi while Allan edged Gish. Haselman faces Allan tomorrow at 6 30 PM. Sophomores Jen kins and freshmen Williams reach finals for the class crown. An assembly ovation honors Doc Miller for his state meet showing.
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Byrnes Park Courts
Haselman
Simmons
Saturdey
Russell Allan
Jonn Gish
Ted Haselman
Allan
Jenkins
Sophs
Williams
Doc’ Miller
Harbord Freed From Supply Role Named Chief of Staff
Paris May 26 Major General James G Harbord head of the service of supply for the American expeditionary forces was relieved from those duties and assigned as chief of staff of the expeditionary forces Brigadier General James V McAndrew then chief of staff will depart to Washington to become chief of the war office
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Harbord
Arche Associated Press
Paris
James G. Harbord
iBrig
James V. McAndrew
Washington
Suffrage Fails To Advance On Senate Program
Washington May 26 Efforts to speed a vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment in the senate failed after two hours of obstruction. Opponents used parliamentary tactics to postpone action until tomorrow, discharging the suffrage committee from consideration and delaying the debate on resolution 49.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Fred John Kays
Intea
Thos
Riehl
Robert Huber
Johnson
John AL Smith
Ambrose
Germany
Smith
Arthur J. Bedard
Georgia
Cedar Township
Son
South
William 7
Swanke
Democrats
Elenth West
Evelyn Martie
Harold EL Fralber
EA Porte City
Ilien Frances
Births Reported in Courier Record
Geraldine Judd daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Judd and Berdal Sauerwein daughter of Mr and Mrs Miles Sauerwein were reported. A Saturday evening incident involved hot water spill and a lost item noted in the Courier.
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Geraldine Judd
J. J. Judd
Berdal Sauerwein
Miles Sauerwein
Courier
Sioux City Man for Baptist Head
Denver Colorado May 26 Buffalo New York was unanimously selected by the Northern Baptist to host the 1926 convention. Sioux City Iowa man Bb C Shull was named president by the nominating committee. Other officers include Rev William C Bitting corresponding secretary Rev Maurice A Levy recording secretary Rev C A Walker statistical secretary and Frank L Miner treasurer. Executive committee members and presidents of national Baptist societies named.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Buffalo
N. Y
Northern Baptist
Bb. C. Shull
Sioux City
Northern Baptist Convention
William C. Bitting
Missouri
Maurice A. Levy
Massachusetts
C. A Walker
Pennsylvania
Frank Lb. Miner
Iowa
W. 5. Abernethy
A. G. Briggs
New York
J. A. Hart
Robert Hart
Minnesota
W. W. Everett
District of Columbia
Joseph C. Hazen
Illinois
Andrew Macleish
Home Mission Society
John Nuveen
Ilinois
Gideons Conduct Services At First Presbyterian
In the absence of the pastor Rev. v. R. Macartney the Waterloo Gideons conducted the morning service at First Presbyterian church Ames yesterday. F Willis Jenks presided and Gideon members participated. The congregation donated 105.70 dollars to fund 193 Bibles for town hotel rooms.
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V. R. Macartney
Ames
Waterloo Gideons
First Presbyterian Church
F. Willis Jenks
Gideon Camp
Waterloo Gideon Camp
C. R
Italy Question Up Again In Peace Conference Talks
Paris reports indicate negotiations on the Italian problem are resuming after a week’s pause. French, British and Italian negotiators reportedly aim to base settlements on the 1915 Treaty of London, signaling a renewed push to resolve the issue.
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Italy
Associated Press
Paris
London
Austria Fears Disorder Thru Wait on Peace
Basel May 26 Dr Karl Renner Austrian chancellor urged Premier Clemenceau to speed up Austrian negotiations warning delays threaten Germany Austria stability and risk unrest Envoys Credentials Approved Paris May 26 credentials of the Austrian peace delegation at St Germain en Laye were approved by the peace congress credentials commission and the Austrian delegates sent their first note on Corinthian affairs to the allied powers
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Associated Press
Basel
Karl Renner
Clemenceau
Austria
Vienna
Paris
St. Germain-en-Laye
Mortuary notices for Mrs Follett and Mrs Knox
Funeral services for Mrs C W Follett were held after arrival of her remains from Butler Missouri to Waterloo at Hileman Gindt chapel with burial in Dewar. She was a Dewar pioneer and survived by three sons Delbert Reeding Minn D W Dewar and Gordon Butler. Enson Henry Nicholls led services for Mrs Jane B Knox at Elmwood Cemetery Englewood Avenue. she was 56, survived by husband and children.
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C. W. Follett
C. W. Folett
Butler
Waterloo
Hileman & Gindt
J. Felter
Dewar
Butler, Mo
Delbert
Reeding
Minn
D. W
Gordon
Jane B. Knox
Englewood Avenue
Elmwood Cemetery
Ensign Henry Nicholls
Salvation Army
Decedent
Murder and self-inflicted death near Benton Wisconsin
Dubuque Iowa reports a double tragedy as Mrs Nicky Casserly aged 34 and Ray Long aged 35 were found dead in a grave hall near Benton Wisconsin. Long shot the woman with a rifle then killed himself after a swift motive from a deteriorating affair. Love letters were found in Longs suitcase.
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Dubuque
Benton
Wis
Nicky Casserly
Ray Long
Long
Casserly
Montreal Judge De Lorimer Dies at 70
Montreal May 26 The Hon Charles Chammilley de Lorimer retired judge of the superior court is dead aged 70 He was born in Dubuque Iowa and had a long career on the bench until his retirement The death was announced today in Montreal and comes as a loss to the legal community.
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Ah Army
OP Towa
Montreal
Charles Chammilley de Lorimer
Superior Court
Dubuque
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