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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1922
Page
1
Washington reports government machinery set to distribute coal to needy areas as Fuel Commissioner Webster activates central control. Chicago hints the railroad strike may end soon with unions and Labor Board weighing President Harding’s peace plan amid rail executives’ likely acceptance after seniority debates.
Judge Crosby of the Supreme court sustained the demurrer of John V. Dittemore to the bill in equity brought by Edwin A. Krauthoff. The suit sought to declare Mary Baker Eddy’s manual as governing the First Church of Christ Scientist and to affirm a perpetual board of directors from Eddy’s deed of September 1892.
The Caledonian Society of Chicago plans a Scotland's Day celebration at Riverview Park picnic grove with medals for top dancers in the highland fling and other dances. The program includes athletic events such as races football and a tug of war.
St. Paul July 31 Governor declared the northwest coal situation worsening with no relief in sight and called a conference of Iowa Wisconsin and the Dakotas governors to take action to remedy the problem.
Chicago July 31 forecast shows fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Outlook through Aug 5 calls for generally fair conditions and temperatures near or below normal across the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys.
Harry Boland a former representative of the Dail Eireann in the United States lies in critical condition in a Belfast hospital. He sustained wounds while evading arrest by the National Irish Army.
Shenandoah Iowa July 31 Congressman H M Towner says early settlement of the railroad strike may be expected after visiting constituents in Page and Fremont counties. He regards the coal strike outlook as less favorable noting government aid requires state failure or governors’ request.
London July 31. St Pauls Cathedral famed as the British Empire Valhalla and Wren's masterpiece needs repair and reconstruction to prevent collapse. A fund of 100000 pounds is being raised to cover the necessary work and safeguard the historic structure.
An Illinois Central freight crew saved farmer Fred Bartledd 35 near Manchester Illinois by stopping their train and driving off an enraged bull that attacked him as he crossed a field on his father in law Henry Veasy’s farm.
Des Moines on July 31 Associated press reports State Fuel Commissioner Webster will convene a meeting to organize a statewide survey of coal. Preparatory steps will be taken to monitor coal available inside and outside the state with an accurate check on all coal entering Iowa.
Reports from Chicago and Washington say terms for ending the country wide railway strike have been agreed. President Harding, railway executives led by T DeWitt Cuyler, and shop crafts head Bert M Jewell are said to back the settlement plan. Ratification by both sides is expected after meetings in New York and Chicago, with seniority rights likely affected but deemed resolvable.
Parkersburg Iowa July 31 Two small twisters struck near Colesville within two hours. One farm buildings were leveled corn fields flattened and wires broken. The same day another twister damaged property in Charles City Iowa with a house lifted from its foundation and other damage reported.
Three grandparents pursue custody and possible adoption of twins in Kankekee Illinois. William Haslett and his wife seek legal adoption rights as maternal grandparents while Caroline Dixon, paternal grandmother, also petitions for adoption after caring for the children since their parents died.
Delegates arrive for Democratic and Republican conventions in Des Moines with leaders Smith Brookhart and Clyde Herring in talks. Cummins faction may oppose Esch-Cummins bill while Brookhart supports transportation act repeal. Rawson and Gib son prepare keynote. party chiefs plan strategy and platform outlines.
In Minneapolis a man was shot and a girl messenger was robbed of 3500 dollars in cash and securities. The incident occurred today per Associated Press reports.
Milwaukee shop windows display sympathy cards modeled after William Allen White of Emporia Kansas. The cards read Our sympathies are with the railroad strikers 100 percent.
Oskaloosa, July 31 Associated Press reports the Electric Light and Power Co. will shut down Thursday August 3 if coal supply is not secured. There is no coal in sight to fuel the plant.
A brown palette leads fall wardrobes with browns from tan to deep sepia featured in turbans frocks suits and blouses. The trend emphasizes refined earthy tones across garments and accessories for a coordinated autumn look.
The text urges local prosperity through domestic spending. It emphasizes logality and industrious work, claiming 99 percent of needs can be met at home and that transactions should yield fair profits. When dollars circulate locally, business grows and margins improve. Prosperity follows neighborly success.
Creston Chautauqua committees finalize plans for the five day event at McKinley Port with sessions Aug 10–14 1922. Officers include Rev J W Goodsell Mrs Scott Armstrong and Prof A W Crane along with Concessions Ticket and Grounds chairs and a Bloomington Illinois supervisor. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children.
A lightning strike at Bedford Indiana ignited a blaze at the Indiana Stone Co plant, destroying buildings and the adjacent railroad round house. Damages are estimated at about 400000 to the Stone Co and 25000 to the railroad property.
In New Haven Connecticut on July 31 counsel for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad said the total cost of the strike in protecting workers and countering striker activities has reached 365000 since July 1. The figure was stated during a hearing in U S district court.
Mexican consulate general issues warnings to all consulates in the district and to Mexicans nationwide about accepting work from American employment agencies on strike related jobs. The alert notes Mexicans are being hired to fill vacancies created by striking shopmen, urging caution on private contract work.
Nashville dispatch July 31 Gov James A Gleason personal representative of Gov Alf A Taylor left for Bryson mountain Claiborne county to investigate a coal strike in which Kentucky miners are reported terrorizing inhabitants.
Middletown N Y July 31 Lieut Tracey Lyons an aviation auction member and Augustus Altemeyer Jr both of Port Jervis were burned to death when an airplane they rode crashed to earth Breaking of four propeller caused the plane to nose dive in Port Jervis this afternoon
A massive gas tank sixty feet wide exploded in a Chicago labor district today, sending flames across nearby homes and forcing residents to flee. About twenty five people were hospitalized as the 4,200,000 cubic foot tank released its contents.
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