01 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary notes indicate a Chamber event for the American Legion Auxiliary with a luncheon and travel on April 16. References mention a campfire on a boat and veterans, some over age 80, preparing for activities on April 6 and 7.
A Pennsylvania railway labor dispute centers on daily wage raises for unskilled maintenance of way workers. A regional committee led by the Maintenance of Way and Railway Shop unions met to consider pay cuts and the impact on monthly earnings as management proposes changes to wages.
The article records President Harding receiving his monthly pay under an act. It notes the presidential department issued a check for part of the salary and mentions Wilson having served as president earlier. The text reflects early 20th century language and context.
Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer east and south portions of the area. Winds light. No precipitation expected.
Des Moines April 1 The Dodd cigarette bill was made a special order in the senate for consideration next Monday at 1 oclock. Supporters won two test votes this morning: substitution of the Dodd bill and making it a special order for passage on the same subject.
Des Moines reports podiatrists faced a bill to require examinations and state licensing before practice. Debate centered on creating more medical boards with osteopathic and chiropractic laws already in place. Proponents argued licensing would raise skill standards and public recognition for podiatrists.
Western Electric plants will implement wage reductions today affecting about 25 000 employees. The cut, averaging five percent, reduces the surplus war wage bonus paid with regular pay. J W Bancker, assistant general superintendent, explains the changes and notes regular wage reviews every six months. He denies widespread worker dissatisfaction reports.
Milan police say they have enough evidence to charge that the Diana theater bombing which killed over thirty was plotted in the offices of the anarchist newspaper Umamnitanova. The newspaper printing and furnishings were also damaged in the incident.
Des Moines April 1. The Iowa senate passed the Onjes bill banning fishing from boats not propelled by oars or paddles. Sen Holdoegel’s bill to prosecute child delinquency under sixteen years was approved. Other bills failed or stalled in committee and house.
Federal agents raided the Covington farm of John Williams and arrested several Black farm hands as witnesses in an alleged peonage case. Williams faces trial here next Tuesday on one murder indictment after bodies of three Black men were found in a river. Veniremen have been summoned and Gov. Dorsey urged separate trials for each murder charge.
A tornado hit Albany, Virginia, and surrounding area this afternoon killing four people and injuring three. The blast damaged several structures including a Virginia-Carolina Cement plant and other buildings.
Des Moines April 1 a farm bureau bill enabling a new credit system for tenant farmers passed the house and awaits the governor's signature The plan permits borrowing against crops and livestock and rediscounting of paper backed by warehoused or other securities in Iowa savings banks A separate note describes a misdirected impeachment resolution and a failed tax move while a public hearing on a bill looms Governor Kendall will decide.
An explosion injures and damages buildings in a fashionable Buenos Aires residential area near Caian Cordoba avenues. A dynamite bomb planted in a café caused the blast with ongoing threats and prior similar incidents noted in the city.
Organized workers in Des Moines failed to report for work as they awaited wage and condition talks with Master Builders. About 1,508 men affected. In Sioux City a technical strike began with a 26 percent wage cut, but the walkout remained largely on paper due to building stagnation.
Sioux City Iowa lists candidates for its Western League team training in Independence Kansas. The roster covers pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders including Eddie Spellan Walter Watlin Joe Lotz Nick Urban and George Crouch among others. The selection aims to form the lineup for the Sioux City team.
Fargo April 1 There is no need for the slogan back to the farm in North Dakota says A T J Sire agricultural department farm agent He cites census figures showing farm entries rising from 74 366 in the earlier period to 77 692 in 1920 with more farms in operation and greater agricultural activity across the state.
E. T. Dufur and Lorimer appeared in a local session today to transact routine business matters and finalize necessary formalities.
Leslie M. Shaw urges producers to exceed consumption to rebuild postwar wealth. He cites Schwab's remarks on Germany's thrift, contrasts England's consumption with Germany’s savings, and warns that only by producing more than we use can national economies recover and progress. Public address to industry leaders in Chicago.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Creton visitor named Sun Eggiard from Tingley and a reference to a person named John Lily of abilla. Details are unclear due to corrupted text and mistranscriptions.
A confusing fragment reports Marie Ander killed in Sioux City with a gunshot. It mentions a person identified as 28 from Draper and references a possible self-inflicted act, with unclear relation to Mary Miller and Andersohn.
Paris dispatch reports warnings from Hungarian authorities against restoring former prince Charles. A parliamentary council cautions of dire consequences and notes unsettled troop movements and political tension as Budapest faces changes and foreign press debate.
The French government ends provisions and supplies to General Wrangel's army in South Russia as of today, following a notice. The move affects the remnants of the anti Bolshevik forces encamped near Longtaino.
The morning market notes list live stock receipts and bids with fluctuating prices for hogs cattle and calves. Grain futures show modest moves with Wheat May at 131 1 2 and Corn May at 60 1 2 while pork and lard futures edge higher.
Fragmented OCR listing various market figures and odd items including hay seed clover seed prices and miscellaneous goods. Partial lines mention hay prices 15.00, 39.00, clover seed 9.00, 12.60, and seed lots. other terms appear garbled.
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