In the Spotlight of TODAY'S News items
A mixed 1921 newspaper sampler reports on three U S marine corps officers persuading Gen Moncada to join a peace effort in Nicaragua, aviation advances with Charles Lindbergh, a wary medical board update on Town University College of Medicine resignations, Los Angeles water rights tensions, an Iowa City spanking case, and remarks by Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt on exaggerated speech sparking wars with a broad social satire tone throughout.
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Moncada
Elbert Hubbard
Sige
Garcia
Spain
Nicaragua
United States Marine Corps
Gen. Moncada
Henry L. Stimson
Coalidge
Carrie Chapman Catt
Catt
Robin
Two Louisiana Towns Flooded in Mississippi Flood’s Last Lap
Panic-stricken residents flee rising waters as Wew Iberia and Morgan City brace for the final surge of the Mississippi Valley flood. Crews lift rails and elevate tracks to save the Southern Pacific line while hundreds seek shelter in high ground and depot tents.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
Tberia
Iberia Parish
Bayou Teche
Morgan City
St. Mary Parish
Peninsula
Grand Lake
Atchafalaya
Deluga
New Iberia
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafalaya Basin
Gulf
Mew
Iberia
The
Teche
Southern Pacific
Fiat
Altho
Red Cross
el Paso
Hoover
Institutions and Things of Yesteryear Disappearing in Changing Ideals
Washington May 28 article by Mark Sullivan reflects on quill pens and oldtime writing rituals fading as modern production and technology advance. It cites Georges Cabot Lodge and others in tracing quill use from England to the United States and notes lingering instances among Supreme Court clerks and historical figures.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
United States
Car
Georges Cabot Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
England
Supreme Court of the United States
Lodge
George Cabot Lodge
America
Irvine
Benjamin Harris Brewster
Arthur
Department of Justice
F. W. Hodge
The
Museum of the American Indian
New York
Plymouth
Hodge
Carroll Ill but Doctors Puzzled
Atlanta May 28 Earl Carroll New York theatrical producer lies in a critical condition from a malady partly physical and partly mental Doctors McGehee and colleagues report that immediate action is needed and the cause cannot yet be stated The medical team will forward their report to the Department of Justice in Washington for further action
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Earl Carroll
Carolina
Georgia
Carroll
Earl
Atlanta
New York
Henry McGehee
McGenese
McGehee
Fred C. Williams
South Carolina State Hospital
James Fouche
Columbia
S. C
Department of Justice
Washington
Private 15 Killed In Bomber Crash Near Reynoldsburg
An army bombing plane SLC-5 returning from Langley Field to San Antonio lost a propeller and crashed near Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Private Yeager was killed. Lieutenant Bridget, pilot, was seriously injured. Three other crew members parachuted clear. Weaver did not survive. The dead include Maj. L. Wm. Breemon Andress, Clyde M. Taylor, and Fred D. Miller. Bank of Lewis declares 20 percent dividend after reopening following closure months ago.
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Columbus
Langley Field
San Antonio
Tex
Reynoldsburg
Here
Yeager
Liaut
D. MM. Bridget
Weaver
Maj. L. WM. Breemon Andress
Clyde M. Taylor
Fred D. Miller
Courier Delivers by 5:50. call 6108 for replacement
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 50 oclock. If due to carrier error or other cause you do not receive your paper by that time, please phone 6108 and a copy will be sent. Call must reach this office before 30 3.
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Carsier Boy
Death Saga of Martin's Babyfaced Sweetheart in Chicago
Chicago May 28 Werner C Martins paramour the devil with the baby face has been found dead with a bullet through her head. Martins own death by action at Milwaukee two days earlier led police to a story of killing a faithless lover. A note beside the body cited unrequited love as motive. The woman named Sarah Rapp was living with Martins as husband and wife at a south side apartment hotel. Banks show withdrawals by Martins for gambling losses at Cicero venues and Capone connections emerge in a failed attempt to borrow funds. Martins wife and young child stay in Cedar Rapids with his mother as detectives untangle a web of crime and deceit.
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Chicago
Werner C. Martin
Martin
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
South Side
Sarah Rapp
Cane
Cicero
Capon
al Caponi
Icero
Jord
Caponi
Rivers Rise as Floodwaters Lie in Heavy Rain
The Cedar river and Black Hawk creek continue to rise after several days of heavy rain across the region. Virden creek reached three feet above normal at flood stage last night, then fell two feet but remained active today, with an estimated inch of rain likely to push levels up again tonight or tomorrow.
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Cedar River
Black Hawk Creek
Virden Creek
Those Lucky Pullens Starts Today on Page A
The excerpt notes Julia kissing and a quick slap from a man she dislikes as Malcolm Duart's Those Lucky Pullens begins today on page A.
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Julia
Malcolm Duart
Nage A
Aged Man Defends Pedestrian Rights In Court
George C. Firestone, 77, pleaded that old common law pedestrian rights were infringed by traffic rules after a municipal court arraignment. He claimed he did not hit the officer as one hand was full of papers. A five dollar fine was imposed and suspended.
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Frank Irvine
Ithaca
Irvine
Prang
America
Mr. Irvine
Des Moinea
INS
George C. Firestone
An Bauil
T. H. Btralt
Seeking Dean for University of Iowa College of Medicine
Council Bluffs Iowa May 28 The state board of education faculty committee announced plans to seek a new dean for the University of Iowa college of medicine to replace Dr Ts W Dean who resigned The committee met all day and discussed trouble in the medical school and reevaluation of five staff members Dr Howard L Beye recommended by President Jessup was made acting head of surgery during Dr Charles Rowan’s absence Beye has served in the department for 16 years
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College of Medicine
University of Town
Board of Education
Council Bluffs
L. W
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Ts. W
State Board of Education
Howard L. Beye
Jessup
Department of Surgery
Charlee Rowan
Beye
Corn Prices Rise In Frantic Chicago Trade
In Chicago on May 28 traders swarmed the Chicago Board of Trade as corn prices climbed by 2 to 4 cents. The session was brisk with tickets lagging nearly a cent behind the last price as a weekend close approached. Wheat fluctuated with the market but settled fractionally below yesterday’s close.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Steelock
Postponed Radio Shift Delayed To June 15
Washington May 28 The federal radio commission postponed the new national radio set up date from June 2 to June 15 due to protests nationwide. New York broadcasters threatened court action for a 60 day extension and several stations will have hearings in the next two weeks on changes in wavelengths.
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Washington, D. C
TN8
Federal Radio Commission
National
New York
Illinois gunman requisition approved for Benton trial
Gov. Young approved Illinois demand to return Danying or Danying? Art Newman jailed in Long Beach for a hearing. Requisition authorizes his transfer to Benton Illinois for trial on charges of participating in the killing of Mayor Joe Adams in West City, Minnesota.
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Sacramento
Cal
Art Newman
Long Beach
Young
Illinois
Benton
Joe Adams
Weat City
Mercury Hits 84 As May Heat Record Set
Fort Worth Texas May 28 with the noon temperature reaching 84 degrees a new May heat record was established for the weather bureau history.
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Mercury
Fort Worth
Tex
INS
Lindbergh Welcomed by Parisians Then to Royal Palace
Lindbergh is taken through cheering crowds at the field and expected to go to London Tuesday to be received by King George. Parisians fight to extend the fluttering goodby note amid plans for a royal audience.
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Lindbergh
Royal Palace
Fier
London
King
George
Short Interviews On Memorial Day Plant Use
Park commissioner Albert Sharwood notes rising demand for potted plants for Memorial Day, replacing cut flowers. He cites geraniums as the most common, hardy and low maintenance. Floridite reports their plant stocks and cut flowers dwindling rapidly.
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Amd
Albert Sharwood
Charles Sherwood
Forest
Floridte
Japs Order 2000 Troops to China From Manchuria
Tokio reports Premier Tanaka approved a troop move sending 2000 Japanese soldiers from Manchuria to Tsingtao in Shantung to protect Japanese nationals after Nanking and Hankow outrages. Foreign office says the action does not signal hostility toward China or affect northern or southern army operations.
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Tokio
INS
Tanaka
China
Manchuria
Tsingtao
Shantung
Nanking
Hankow
Tsinan
Foreign Office
Joliet to Host Next Year’s National High School Band Contest
Joliet Illinois will host the 1928 national high school band contest authorities announced. The event will be held alongside activities in Sacramento Columbus Elk Hart Louisville Des Moines and Joliet to provide entertainment for America's champion school bands next year.
Composer Otto Bonnell Dies On Coast
Hollywood, May 28. Otto Bonnell, composer of Turkey in the Straw and editor of Popular Songs Monthly for years, died at his Hollywood home. He wrote numerous old time melodies and was a prominent figure in early American popular music.
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Hollywood
Cal
Otto Bonnell
Bonnell
Popular ‘Songs Monthly
Lindy to See Few More Kings Before He Worships Home
Detroit May 28 Charles Lindbergh plans to sail for home around June 16 aboard an American war vessel lent by President Coolidge. A table received by Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh, his mother, shows daily cables detailing his plans including a note about meeting King Albert tomorrow.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles Lindbergh
President Coolidge
Evangeline Lindbergh
Lindbergh traffic fee and Pantages offer tied to flight
Captain Charles Lindbergh’s potential earnings were reported at ten thousand dollars a day, with vaudeville impresario Alexander Pantages said to have offered three million fifty thousand dollars for a one year theatre circuit, as Lindbergh prepared a Brussels stopover and continued the Atlantic journey aboard the Spirit of St Louis. The Belgian royal welcome included King Albert and Queen Elizabeth, while French and Belgian escadrilles escorted Lindbergh for takeoff from Paris. The aviator inspected his aircraft, tested every nut and bolt, and conducted a careful fuel-tank check before a swift Lebourget departure toward Brussels.
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Paris
Brussels
Charlie Lindbergh
Belgram
Los Angeles
Cal
TNS
Charles
A. Lindbergh
Alexander A. Pantages
Air Hero
Belgium
Alvert
Capt
Lindbergh
Royal Palace
Pars
Alan
Elizabeth
Anid Dachssa
Brabant
Astrid
Sweden
Aeré Club
Parla
Charles Lindbergh
Spirit of
Renvotss
Meget
Lebourget
Statrane Atlantic
Columm
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Los Angeles Water Commission Nore
Iowa City
Ai Land
Southern Pacific Road
Mississippi
American Red Cross
Arkansas
Yesteryear
Sullivan
Log Cabin
Ban Fellee
Henry George
Wartin
Havana
Mnst
Horace HE. Dodge, Jr
Dodge Brothers
Lois Knowlton Dodge
Acar
Dodge
Hugh Dillman
Lewls
Bank of Lewis
Polige
Devil
Man
Capone
Black Hawk
Jaywalker
Wallops
Medical
State of Education
N. Y
Ok’s
King Albert
Joliet
Lindy
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