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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1922
Page
1
Fortyeight men are reported trapped after a mine fire at Argonaut gold mine near Jackson California. Rescue crews face extreme danger as the fire continues and the entombed workers lie at depths of 2 500 to 4 500 feet with little chance of a swift rescue.
Iowa City report notes no drug insanity cases have reached the county insanity board for years despite national statistics predicting a rise. In contrast, cases of inebriety appear to be increasing, according to C. F. Benda of the Johnson county insanity board who cites official figures.
An engine on No. 12 slipped a tire entering the depot at a coal station in Ia. on August 25. The locomotive was moved to No. 32 and the train continued east. The mishap occurred while stationary, avoiding higher speed danger.
In Los Angeles on August 26, Mr and Mrs Wallace Reid seek to adopt Betty Mummert, a three year old, with consent of the child’s parents. Mrs Reid is the screen star Dorothy Davenport.
Weather indications for the next twenty four hours call for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with unsettled conditions in the extreme east portion. Cooler tonight and in the extreme east portion Tuesday. Outlook through September 2: generally fair with moderate temperatures and a chance of local rains by mid week in the Upper Mississippi and Lower Valleys.
Detroit, Aug. 28. Henry Ford announces the closing of his plants on Sept. 16 and says he is launching a fight for what he calls a great principle. He targets alleged coal profiteering, claiming he could obtain coal easily if he supported high prices, insisting there is no coal famine and that the move would serve manufacturers and workers nationwide.
Chicago Aug 28 The Associated Press reports Congress may amend the Esch Cummins bill to fit current cost of living estimates. The potential change relates to hearings over maintenance of way workers petitioning the United States Railroad Labor Board for a minimum wage increase.
In Roadhouse Illinois on August 28 the striking Brotherhood members who walked out asked city ministers to pray for their cause. Two mass meetings were opened with prayer as part of the action.
Columbus christened the Virgin Islands claiming the name in honor of 11,000 virgins. Historical attribution notes the designation tied to those virgins, reflecting early explorers naming practices.
United States Railroad Labor Board holds hearing on maintenance of way pay petition to raise minimum wage from 23 cents to 48 cents per hour with an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime. Six eastern railroads refuse to recognize the request as some unions in the maintenance of way group are on strike.
Lifeboats arranged on deck on rails allow quick launch from accessible parts of the ship on the new steamship Mecklenburg. Claimed to be the last word in safety, she completed her maiden voyage between Folkestone and Fwashing, addressing past disasters where boats could not be launched due to listing.
Oscar Klein fifty two general chairman of the sheet metal union died at his home in Burlington Iowa after suffering a paralysis stroke following dinner with his family. He was a prominent Mason.
The General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church during its session in Montreal Aug 28 named Dr J P McCallie Convenor of the permanent committee on men's work. Members named include Dr W J Martin, Rhodes Baker, Alferd Hume, W R Dobyns, H W DuBose and J L Mauze. the group will meet to organize and adopt policies.
W H Filmore, a California aviator, was arrested in Durham on a nuisance charge after performing a nose dive over the Durham Raleigh game. He reportedly brought the plane down near the left field bleachers, missing fans by about 15 feet and causing minor injuries to several spectators.
St Paul newspaper reports Billy Miske of St Paul has signed to face Captain Bob Roper in a 10 round no decision contest in Oklahoma City on Labor Day. The bout follows Miske's win over Fred Fulton.
William Jennings Bryan writes Senator Walsh urging immediate government action to end the country’s strike turmoil. He argues the government must take over railroads or deploy the army to defend private interests, calling the latter unthinkable.
Clarence Karalfsky drowned after a 20 foot fall into a river near Corralville while camping with Arthur Kehner. They exited their car due to a flat tire and the swift current hampered Kehner’s rescue attempt as Karalfsky lost balance near the riverbank.
Paris notes mock the report that American astronomers plan a telescope to reveal Mars secret. Observers doubt giant telescopes will yield fantastic results and urge restraint in claims about Mars discoveries.
Dublin reports unprecedented mourning over Michael Collins death. Across Ireland windows in shops are shuttered and blinds drawn in homes. Messages of condolence pour in from provinces and many foreign lands, signaling a national sorrow.
In Butte Montana on August 28 a suspected attempt to blow up the Northern Pacific roundhouse was thwarted when a watchman chased off three prowlers and found a bomb with eight sticks of dynamite. One fuse had burned partially and two fuses showed partial burn.
In Union Missouri on August 28 Joel Watkins aged 80 and his sister Mrs Grissom Riefenstahl aged 86 perished when their home near Gerald in western Franklin County burned. The fire razed the dwelling trapping the elderly residents who were inside.
Gen Francisco Murguia crosses the Rio Grande near Brownsville with 587 followers to overthrow the Obregon government. He is accompanied by aides and officers including Candido Aguilar Eduardo Hernandez Rafael Pracelino Alberto Salinas Antonio Romero and Abelardo Albrea along with medical staff and a wireless radio station. The force is equipped with mules machine guns ammunition arms horses and saddles.
Union County Iowa offers striking scenery and lush vegetation along by roads, proclaimed as unmatched by any other region. The piece extols Iowa as the garden of the world, highlighting local beauty as a valuable fortune for residents and visitors.
Jury service begins in Union county district court with several jurors excused. Judge Maxwell takes up J R Sears murder trial venue arguments while Des Moines Glove Co v Bartle set for tomorrow. Bilbo case hearing Sept 8 with book production ordered for oil transactions.
Patents issued to Iowa residents include Francia Drake of Davenport for an automobile jack, Edwin Howe of Bancroft for a tractor hoist, Victor Ivarson of Greghorn for a tractor, Hans Peterson of Correctionville for a loader, John Rice of Danville for a necktie brace, Christian Schneider of Davenport for a window sash weight, and Charles Young of Shenandoah for a glove or mitten.
In St Louis on August 28 engineers firemen conductors and switchmen of the Chicago and Alton railroad walked out in protest to working with armed guards at Slater and Roodhouse causing a complete standstill of passenger and freight service.
Takyo August 28 The Kata ministry orders a 25 percent cut in all government expenditures including the colonies. With the exception of Pormosa which funds itself, colonies will see 25 percent less grants in the next fiscal year beginning April 1 1922.
Pearl Hembree, 17, eloped to Venice Illinois and married John Harris, 22, two hours before her mother's funeral in St. Louis Missouri. The mother was killed by her husband after she refused to travel for work, then the couple returned for the burial.
Commander James Spottiswood Taylor medical corps United States Navy died at the Philadelphia navy yard hospital after seven months illness. He served in Washington in recent years and was editor of the Navy Bulletin. An old Virginian, he was well known in that state.
Very Rev. F. J. Brune president of the St. Boniface League of Iowa has called all Catholic societies in the state to convene in Karling on September 26 to 28. He has spent the past week in Earling helping arrange the event for the Central Society.
North Carolina's corporation commission authorized by Gov Morrison to direct the distribution of the state's coal allotment will fix a fair retail price for coal to consumers. Dealers who do not respect such prices will receive none of the state's allotment, per the governor's statement.
A Burlington wreck west of McCook Nebraska left seventeen coal cars piled up and halted traffic last night. A plank track was built around the site and service resumed later. no injuries were reported.
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