26 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1921
Page
1
Marion Ohio January 26 Two bandits robbed the county treasurer’s office punching Treasurer Harry Ferry with a revolver’s butt and fleeing in a car with about $14,000 in cash. The vault held 50 000 to 75 000 in tax money, untouched due to Ferry locking the safe after withdrawing funds.
Secretary Wilson proposes screening immigrants at the source to prevent families breaking up and costly dislocations. European governments and U S officials back the idea as Commissioner Caminetti reports Europe trip and preparations by steamship lines and organizations for a large influx of arrivals to America.
Rome readers report Conservative and radical factions nearly unite to oppose Giolitti's bill. It would grant workers a stake in management of Italian industries and exempt small firms and new factories under sixty employees from its provisions. The aim is to involve workers in industrial affairs and improve technical instruction.
Chicago weather bulletin notes fair skies tonight and Thursday with a rise in temperatures. Outlook calls for slightly warmer conditions on Thursday as the area remains under tranquil weather.
Weather summary notes the past 24 hours ending 7 am with snow or sleet and associated conditions. Local observations by Dr H M Stanley record wintry precipitation across the region and early morning accumulation details.
Former Ohio governor James M. Cox reports a very marked improvement in President Wilson since last summer. Cox visited the White House and said the president is heavier and more robust than during his prior visit.
Mrs. Mabel Blessing, a former Muscatine resident, was indicted by the Scott County grand jury for violating Iowa’s motor vehicle licensing law. Bonds were set at 10 dollars. She is the first Iowa woman indicted under this charge and the first case of its kind in this region. The arrest followed failure to record four transfers of ownership after buying a used automobile.
San Francisco January 26 The American Line operating freight steamers under the American Hawaiian flag today gave notice of withdrawal from the intercoastal rate conference. This may trigger a new rate war on traffic between Atlantic and Pacific ports. Six companies remain in the conference while Ishmian Steamship is not a member.
Raw sugar slipped one eighth of a cent to 45 16 cents per pound in New York trading, marking the lowest quote in over a year for Cuban product including cost and freight. Refined sugar from Arbuckle Brothers fell a quarter of a cent to 7.50 a hundredweight for fine granulated, a two year low.
Washington D C January 26 President Pessea of Brazil assures the state department of his hearty concurrence in President Wilsons communication to the league of nations on the policy to be adopted toward Russia prior to any mediation in Armenia.
Des Moines Iowa January 26 Cities would be allowed to license and regulate milk dealers under a bill introduced in the Iowa House by Representative Knickerbocker of Linn county The measure would let cities set milk standards require pasteurization and appoint an inspector A separate proposal would let cities sell bonds to residents in ten dollar increments to finance local projects The plan mirrors successful programs in St Paul and Minneapolis A third bill seeks to sell the estate hospital property at Knoxville upon request of the state board of control
Creditors in Spencer Iowa seek federal court action to name a receiver and declare Beaston Community Stores bankrupt after a years heavy losses. They allege illegal preference of $29,500 to his stepfather and payments to other creditors ahead of the rest while listing multiple store plants and outstanding debts totaling substantial sums.
Twelve railroads filed in U S district court to stop Iowa officials from interfering with interstate passenger fare of 36 cents per mile and a 50 percent Pullman rate increase within the state.
New York reports three SOS calls via wireless from an unidentified steamer in distress. Signal letters attached to the message suggested it could be the Belgian steamer Cannonier sailing from Bordeaux.
Sioux City lawyer C R Metcalf was found guilty of assault with intent to do great bodily injury after he shot tenant Mrs Bertha Booton during a quarrel. He faces a fine up to 560 and up to one year in jail.
In Marshalltown Iowa on January 26 residents report seeing a robin as an early sign of spring. Hunters observed robins and northward migrating ducks. Beaston's Creston and Council Bluffs stores face bankruptcy proceedings with a trustee managing assets and possible receiver.
Fred Hughes of Arispe was a business caller in Creston today, meeting local merchants and discussing potential trade opportunities. He spoke with several business owners about regional markets and collaboration.
Thirty six Filipinos—mostly women and children—were drowned when a three masted coastwise schooner wrecked in a furious storm at the mouth of the Agno river in Pangasinan province. Advices received today from Manila via the Associated Press.
A 15 year old girl Agnes Lodzikoski faced an ultimatum of no work no food after her work certificate was revoked by authorities. Her mother was summoned to explain to Judee Arnold and Agnes had been without food for twenty four hours.
The Ameri can Bonding and Casualty Company with headquarters at Sioux City Iowa capitalized at 500000 and with 100000000 worth of policies on its books was declared insolvent in Judge Foell s superior court yesterday. Alert Sabath was appointed receiver. Leonard Grossman stated the assets were 5000000 and liabilities considerably less.
In Milwaukee on January 26 a woman praying for her husband’s recovery was consumed by flames when a lit candle set her clothing ablaze. She was alone as the blaze enveloped her, her screams drawing neighbors. Her husband, Thomas Lee, is then reported as a patient recovering from a serious operation.
Governor Allen in Topeka urged the Kansas legislature to recreate the Public Utilities Commission. He said the court of industrial relations is hampered by the burden of public utility cases and unjustified criticism from rate increases. January 26.
Des Moines Iowa January 26 Governor Kendall issued his first proclamation designating January 20 as a day to recognize and honor women nurses in the world war by wearing a rose. Churches were asked to mention the nurses' work.
Senator France told the foreign trade commission in Washington D C on January 26 that all government restrictions hindering an immediate and complete resumption of trade with Russia should be removed at once.
Today's markets show cattle receipts at 7,000 with market beef and butcher cattle steady to strong. Hogs receipts 22,000 with lights 10 cents lower and others steady. Sheep receipts 19,000 with handyweight killing classes strong to higher.
Market notes show creamery prices rising with receipts at 426 cases and firsts at 60 0 percent, ordinary firsts 57 5M. Poultry alive and fowl quotes 71, spring offerings 2N, Mark Cass Inc. at 58 59.
Wheat March 1 62, May 1 52? Corn May 67, July 68. Oats May 42, July 42. Pork Jan 22.70, May 22.00. Lard Jan 13.02, May 13.70. Ribs Jan 11.85, May 12.50.
Cattle receipts reach 3 000 with market steady to strong. Cows and heifers around 8 75 to 9 50. calves 11.00. Hog receipts 10 500 with market steady to higher, pigs around 9 5 to 9 45. Sheep and yearlings 5 50 to 6 50, market slow with prospects lower.
The listing shows prices for corn 59c, timothy hay 40c per unit, straw 9.00, wild hay 12.00, thresher hay 12.00, wheat 1.80, clover seed 7.00 to 9.00, timothy seed 2.00 to 2.25, barley 0.15, poultry eggs 16c, hens 24c, springs 22c, old roosters 13c, stags 18c, ducks 19c, geese 13c, cream 49, hides 3c, horse hides 2.25, turkeys 50c.
The report notes Miik from the Yak is very rich while mentioning wall flowers that exhale a pleasant odor in a quirky scene.
Seattle June 26 All 273 people perished when the steamship Princess Sophia went ashore on Vanderbilt Reef Alaska October 14 1915. Captain E Harrington former mate of the lighthouse tender Cedar testified the rescue was ready and arrangements had been made aboard the Cedar and coffee pots were prepared.
Des Moines Iowa. January 26. A fight over a $2 a day pay raise for Miss Ma bel Elwood the enrolling clerk sparked a bitter senate confrontation. The senate rejected the house action by 29 to 19 with Senator Pitt attacking rivals and alleging a deal with Gustafson. House members warned the senate it would hinder passage of its measures after the veto.
Reverend C A Anderson of Arthur Iowa former state missionary will be in Creston Thursday and Friday to conduct services in the Swedish Baptist church at eight oclock each evening All Swedish people are invited to attend these services.
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