05 May 1921
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
1
Strike by 1,500 live stock handlers at the Chicago Stock Yards disrupts cattle, pork, and mutton flow after an 8 cent an hour wage cut. 300 strikers plus potential union action threaten yard congestion, with 2,000 drivers also weighing a 15 percent cut. Police ready for trouble as packing houses fear wider walkouts.
Washington D C The buildings at Camp Dodge Ia will be offered for sale through sealed proposals to be resolved until May 20 the War Department announced Steps also are being taken to dispose of rifle ranges at Water town D D Lincoln Neb Nadek I Maaa and Flint Mich
London dispatch says Premier Counaris, after a Vienna visit, will travel to London to press for King Constantine's abdication. The Athens correspondent of the Prodos and Exchange Telegraph report the plan amid ongoing diplomatic maneuvering.
A severe earthquake was recorded in Washington D C starting at 12 46 a m lasting till 2 a m The maximum intensity occurred at 12 59 a m The event was estimated at 1800 miles away probably from Central America and was noted as part of wartime dispatches.
Washington report says Democrats united to pass an army appropriation amendment reducing enlisted strength to 260000 men. The Kahn proposal for a larger force did not receive a vote. Navy to Control Yap Yokohama Cabinet grants Navy department control of Yap administration per Asahia report.
Mrs. Jane Kirkwood, widow of Samuel J Kirkwood, died at Iowa City after long illness. Once married to a former governor, she lived through frontier times. Kelly of the New York Giants hit his fifth home run this week, matching Babe Ruth’s record pace with Brooklyn.
Reports from Washington outline stance on Yap and Allied relations, immigration bill revisions, and a personal survey of farm credit in the Midwest. The naval and McCormick budget measures pass the House, while price declines and export balances show March overages.
The Atlantic fleet passes ceremonial review before President Harding as it nears Hampton Roads after a southern drill. A LUT on Nebraska film censorship moves toward signature in Lincoln after a protracted battle. A fatal crash near Morton Illinois and a police shooting in West Chicago mark a day of violent incidents. Prohibition officials hear California vineyard expansion figures. An air pilot dies in hazy river crash near Cleveland and a New York strike threatens maritime labor.
Mrs Sheldon Jackson of Creston becomes Union County’s first woman juror. Albert Duvel of Waukon burned when a lantern ignited gasoline. Iowa City arrests involve Lilien Chapmen 18 for improper living with her father. Jesse Aldeman dies of heart disease in Iowa City. Sioux City theater fire causes thousands in damage. Daniel Sullivan named receiver for Moreland Amusement Co. in Missouri Valley and Osceola. John R Bell dies in Porterville California after leg amputation. Des Moines Inter urban crash victim Har ry Long dies. Cleo Wesenburg seriously hurt. Auto crash injures several in Council Bluffs. one horse killed. Council Bluffs grafting case involves Mrs Guy Kiger. Audrey burned near bonfire. Grover Fountain found in Kansas returning to Wapello on wife desertion charges. Fred Grant appointed receiver for Coffey Irwin Implement Co. Sioux City real estate values rise. Tornado wrecks 1135 000 gravel plant near Correctionville and nearby farms. Marathon Savings Bank closes with receiver A L Whitney. Accident nearly costs Robert Stratton his eye. Sorensen suit settled with costs. Fort Madison convicts Lane and Cullen recaptured.
A reminiscence traces James Barrie and Thrums through early works and loves. It recounts Gavin and Babble’s tale from the Thrums minister era, their romance, elopement with the gypsy camp, Rob Dow’s sacrifice, and a later revelation of the narrator’s kinship with Gavin and Margaret.
Col Milton J Foreman a Chicago lawyer and long time public and military figure links to the American Legion dates back to the Paris caucus where he chaired the temporary executive committee He later led the Illinois department expanding posts from 220 to 682 and rose through ranks from captain to colonel in the First Illinois Cavalry before WWII and earning the Distinguished Service Medal He also served on the Chicago City Council and chaired the charter convention shaping city planning efforts.
Kansas Legion official W F E Kurtz urges a national overland hike by state delegates to the White House steps to lobby for disabled veterans and the Legion. Posts would feed and shelter hikers. riders from the western states may cross by train.
A lady entering a corner general store asks for two sheets of paper. The clerk, not quick on the uptake, offers two sheets for ten cents and grumbles about the price. He finally lowers the price to five cents, claiming the sheets are already full of flies.
Col Francia E Drake led the American Legion department of France after World War I. The group arranged grave decorations on Memorial Day 1921 and aided veteran welfare in France. He drew national attention for investigations denying pro-German accusations of French Negro troops in the Rhine provinces.
Delegates from Alaska and other posts met in Valdez on April 12 to inaugurate the 1921 department convention program for the American Legion. Numerous states have announced 1921 convention dates and locations including Alabama Florence June 10 11 and many others with dates ranging from June to October and several undecided.
Three Americanism bills written by the American Legion passed the Oklahoma Legislature and were signed by Governor Robertson. They require flag display in all schools, make American history and civics compulsory, and demand oath of allegiance from teachers. Violations carry penalties. the measures are lauded by the state press and linked to national program.
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