Memorial Day fades as veterans pass into history
In a somber survey of national memory, fewer hosts of the "boys in blue" attend Memorial Day as age and disease thin their numbers. Across the nation, veterans and auxiliaries honor the fallen while the public shows enduring gratitude and tribute. The report also notes postwar reparations talks in Paris and shifts in political power from census reapportionment, with Iowa’s representation at stake and a grand-scale plan for a national road system debated in Congress.
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National Road System Inc
Congress
Brockheart
Iowa
Treasury
Brookhart
City and Nation Honor Their Hero Dead Flags Half Mast
Memorial day observations across the country paused business as Americans reflected on fallen soldiers. Flags flew at half mast while ceremonies decorated graves in Washington park and cemeteries with addresses by Rev. William Hardcastle and Capt. Rowland F. Philbrick. A parade formed from Memorial hall, with Grand Army and American Legion units, ending in Washington park for songs, readings, and taps. France honored American war dead with large attendances at cemeteries and battlefield sites, including Pershing leading ceremonies at Bellegion.
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Waterloo
Washington Park
O. M. Yagey
First Evangelical Church
Fairview
Truman DeRoame
Lincoln
Walnut Street
BE. W. Main
Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
Waterloo Cemetery
Arnald Schwartz
St. Mary's
Calvary Cemetery
Lew G. Harris
Central Christian Church
Elmwood
Memorial Hall
J. FL Armstrong
Robert Anderson
William Hardcastle
Plymouth Congregational Church
Grand Army
C. W. Gatton
Fifth Street
Franklin Street
Franklin
Fourth
Washington Street
Washington
Fred Willer
United Spanish War Veterans
Glenn B. Beers
Breker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Cressle Whaylen
H. W. Dallman
J. F. Armstrong
C. A. Loken
Tiger
Sunnyside
Symes Park
Hawks
Dugbughe
Tigers
France
Yankees
Paris
America
Republic
John J. Pershing
Bellen Wand
Marine Corps
Robert E. Olds
Coluicn Coe
Great Britain Votes in General Election of 1924
London reports that the United Kingdom votes for members of Parliament in the seventh election of King George V's reign. Turnout is expected to exceed 20 million voters across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland with women outnumbering men. The pre election campaign saw apathy and results remain uncertain after polls close at 8 p.m.
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London
Great Britain
House of Commons
George V
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Weather Holding Up Ocean Flights From Old Orchard
In Old Orchard Me May 30 the Yellow Bird bound for Paris and the Green Flash to Rome were delayed by unsatisfactory Atlantic weather. Mechanics prepared the planes and a benzol supply arrived for the French flight. Armena Lott, Jean Assolant, and Rene Lefevre had previously returned to the beach after a fuel tank leak forced an aborted takeoff. They planned to rejoin in New York to study meteorological reports by Dr James H Kimball.
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Old Orchard
Paris
Rome
Atlantic
Armena Lott
Jean Assolant
Rene Lefevre
Lott
Lefevre
New York
James H. Kimball
Empty Beer Keys Save Lives at Five Mile House Fire
The Five Mile House beer garden fire trapped Mrs. Joseph Serres and her one month old infant on the second floor. A pyramid of empty beer kegs was used to reach the window and rescue them. The resort burned down, losses about 30 000 dollars.
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Grose
Five Mile House
Joseph Serres
Courier delivery notice for Rotel Clear and Mews Brand
The Courier announces home delivery before 5 30. If the paper does not arrive on time due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and request a replacement copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
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Yattr
Paris Sees 快 Reparation Plan Near Final Settlement
Paris reports a favorable cabinet view of the Young plan compromise and a near finish to postwar reparations talks. Germany accepts Young figures, with annual payments around 490 million dollars for 37 years, and 250 million due under the 1924 Dawes plan. Credit for progress goes to Americans Young, Morgan, Lamont, and the delegation as talks proceed.
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Paris
U.R
Germany
Owen D. Young
Young
J. P. Morgan
Thomas W. Lamont
Conference of
United States
America
France
Belgium
Allhaff
West Side gangster McEligott slain after shootout
Chicago May 30 AP Thomas McEligott a West Side gangster and labor racketeer was killed in a late night shootout on the edge of the loop. His body was found in a basement by a waiter after being shot four times. He was linked to racketeering and past payroll robbery arrests and named by Russell Thompson as a machine gun buyer.
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Chicago
Thomas McEligott
West Side
Loop
McElligott
McEligott
Michael Reiily
William Gilford
Cicero
Calumet Baking Powder Company
Russell Thompson
Four die as car bursts into flames on Michigan road
In Ypsilanti Michigan a car ignited and plunged into a ravine injuring four and killing Ruth Ager a 35 year old public school teacher her father Hugh Ager 73 Floyd Ager 43 and Louise Nisbet all Detroit residents. The vehicle reached high speed before the crash and explosion melted metal.
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Ypsilanti
Mich
Meath
Seline
Ruth Ager
Hugh Ager
Floyd Ager
Nis
Louise
Detroit
Rayobde
Manufacturer and Wife Seek Divorce in Des Moines
In Des Moines, May 30, a divorce suit was filed by Robert Wood, a farm implement manufacturer, against his wife Ansa E. Wood. The case was heard immediately with Judge Lester L. Thomason taking it under advisement to rule tomorrow. Wood, older than his wife, did not oppose the divorce and arranged a monetary settlement.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert Wood
Des Moines Thresher
Ansa EB
Aged Woman Fatally Struck as Brakes Fail
Milwaukee May 30 An unidentified elderly woman was killed when struck by a car in the city last night. Driver Charles Janskowski described as a may have brakes failed causing the accident. He was held without charge while the victim’s identity was sought.
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Milwaukee
U.P
Charles Janskowski
Death ends Chicago May’s famed underworld romance
Chicago May, once famous for criminal exploits in France England and the United States, died today at Philadelphia General Hospital. She had been set to marry Charlie Smith last Monday, but underwent a life saving operation instead. Reports say she left her entire estate to Smith in a will made during her hospital stay.
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Chicago
Churchli
France
England
United States
Philadelphia General Hospital
Charlie Smith
Charlie
Slayer Weeps When Told His Wife Dead
Beaver Dam Wisconsin May 80. Stanley Miles who tried to kill his estranged wife two weeks ago learned yesterday that his wife died from her wounds. Miles was in a hospital recovering when a warrant charging him with first degree murder was served. Questions about his wife’s condition had gone unanswered he believed she lived and wept when he learned otherwise. He was taken from the hospital to jail.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
U.R
Stanley Miles
Miles
Newton Airport Dedication Draws Planes and Races
Newton Iowa May 30 UPI airplanes from Iowa began arriving for the dedication of the Newton airport to morrow and Saturday. Airplane races with cash prizes are planned for both Friday and Saturday afternoons and a large aircraft show will display many types of planes during the dedication events.
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Newton
Iowa
Island Forest Fire Claims 100 Victims
Tokin May 30. More than 100 persons including 40 school children perished in a forest fire on Saghaling island off Siberia. The conflagration, raging for four days, left thousands homeless as several townships remained threatened.
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Tokin
Saghaling Island
Siberia
Milwaukee Heat Wave Sparks Memorial Day Crowds
Milwaukee endures a three day heat wave with near 90 degree days driving large crowds to Memorial Day ceremonies. Decoration Day is hot and clear as 1928 records loom before incoming storms. In Iowa City, Higa F Ostberg named permanent president of the University of Iowa 1929 senior class with Joseph Van Der Veer as vice president and Dorothy Gillis as secretary.
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Milwaukee
U.R
Wisconsin
Flimmer Readli
USOT
Iowa City
Higa F. Ostberg
Olea
University of Iowa
Joseph van der Veer
Cedar Falls
Dorothy Gillis
Ostge
Spence Killed in Indianapolis Auto Race
Los Angeles driver William Spence died during the 300 mile international motor race at the Indianapolis speedway after his car toppled on the southeast curve. The event drew about 160000 spectators, a record crowd. Deacon Litz led early with Ralph Hepburn and Duray in pursuit as speeds neared 107 miles per hour. The crash occurred as Spence halted on the back stretch.
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Deacon Litz
Meyer
Ralph Hepburn
Duray
Spence
Los Angeles
Litz
Low Moore
Lita
Wars
Waterloo men subscribe 100000 stock in new Associated
At a Hotel Russell meeting 50 Waterloo businessmen subscribed 100000 stock in the new Associated Manufacturers corporation formed from the reorganization of Associated Manufacturers and Tawa Dairy Separator. McJunkin Agency of Chicago initiated the expansion plan and will promote the financial setup includes 100000 class A shares and 100000 class B shares held by previous owners. Continued on page two.
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Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Associated Manufacturers’ Corporation
Associated Manufacturers Company
Tawa Dairy Separator Company
Associated Manufacturers Corporation
McJunkin Advertising Agency
Chicago
Motor
McJunkin Agency
Sheaffer Fountain Pen Company
Fort Madison
Insull Utilities
Illiois
Poisoning at Firemen's Supper in Muskogee Oklahoma
About 200 people, including firemen and wives, were treated for suspected aromatic poisoning after a boxcar explosive box shuffle at a state firemen's convention event in Muskogee Oklahoma. Four in serious condition as investigators probe the accidental exposure. In Milwaukee, Norman Cilman was killed when a switch engine dragged a box car he slept in, after coupling onto it.
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Okla
Clay
Gar
Milwaukee
Ur—Norman Cilman
Baseball Today Philadelphia May 39 Braces defeat Phillies in Memorial Day tilt
The Boston Braces beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 5 in a Memorial Day morning game. Hitting highlighted by a home run and strong pitching from Leveretto and Taylor for Philadelphia, while Pittsburgh and Newt Dust contributed.
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Boston
Philiss
Philtie
Bato Ces
Leveretto
Taylor
Mynn
Biltobe
Sootland
Davia
Hoover Addresses Memorial Day at Arlington Amid War Pact Debate
President Hoover, at Arlington National Cemetery, urged action on the Kellogg Briand pact, calling for real arms reduction and defense only. He warned fear of arms buildup and stressed peaceful means to resolve disputes, honoring the nation’s war dead and signaling a broader drive for world peace.
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Wimsinia
Hoover
Hodver
United States
Washington, D. C
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