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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
1
Dublin June 2 Associated Press The Most Reverend John Gregg Protestant archbishop of Dublin opened a meeting with the warning that civil war may be upon Ireland this week or the next if current tensions continue.
The Pepper campaign filing shows receipts of 72081.25 and expenditures of 47631.54 with 11662.92 bills in auditing. Major expense 35853.66 covered printing traveling and advertising. Burke opponent William Burke reported receipts 8894 and expenditures 4297.57 with unpaid bills 4563.60.
A coarse net is embroidered in yarn with large colorful patterns and used as table covers. Some patterns are filled in with heavy cream linen thread to add detail and texture.
Chicago weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions tonight with a likely fair and warmer Saturday.
Local observations by Dr. H M Stanley show highs and lows across May 29 to June 1 with rainfall amounts and periods of no rain. Notable figures include a peak high of 83 and a low of 46 with trace to .72 inches of precipitation on varied days.
Washington witnesses challenge charges that a New York banking combine dominates 82 percent of the nation’s railroads with 21100 miles of track. Robert Lovett, head of the Union Pacific board, testifies before the Senate committee that bankers have no influence over railroad labor policy or wage deflation and notes bankers have shown a friendly attitude toward labor.
Mrs Bertha Berger leaving Trinity cathedral after devotion was held up in the church entrance by two men who robbed her of 150 dollars. She could provide no description of the assailants.
Oskaloosa Iowa June 2 Associated Press Sam Barrett 25 who murdered his wife on Memorial Day by slashing her throat with a razor died at a local hospital at noon today from poison swallowed immediately after the attack on Mrs Barrett.
The piece notes that timely appointments reflect good breeding and consideration for others. It contrasts late arrival as a sign of casualness with punctuality as a mark of gentleness and respect for obligations.
Navy balloon commanded by Lt Cmdr J P Norfleet landed near Hancock Missouri after a leak forced descent from Milwaukee. Army pilot Capt Harold Weeks landed near Witt Illinois. Honeywell of St Louis leads progress toward August international contest with Westover and Reed as likely qualifiers.
Algona Iowa June 2. Henry Bolte proprietor of a popcorn stand shot himself in the woods south of town. Despondency over finances and his role in pending court actions were cited as factors in the act.
Washington June 2 The senate today took up the army appropriation bill after temporarily laying aside the bonus bill. Chairman Wadsworth of the military affairs committee said he hoped the army measure could pass within a few days.
Mile. Helene Goblet d Alviella daughter of Count d Alviella former Belgian minister of state just completed her first visit to the United States She says American women have advanced as a unit farther than their European sisters In Europe women are seen as wives mothers sisters or daughters while in America she is viewed as an independent woman She toured America studying women s organizations and especially their schools such as Springfield Mount Holyoke and Wellesley
Spanish War Veterans and Southwestern Iowa Auxiliaries plan a daylong reunion at McKinley Park in the city on Sunday June 4 with a big picnic dinner. Dan Turner of Corning and Senator Lloyd Thurston of Osceola will speak. a boys band will provide music and about three hundred veterans and relatives are expected. Attendees from Corning Bedford Render? Forest West push? (names preserved: Corning Bedford Osceola, etc.)
London June 2 Associated Press says the government has completed plans to pay 2 million pounds in interest on the British debt to the United States this fall. A decision on sending a special mission to Washington to discuss the debt has not yet been made.
Chicago June 2 denial from F W Whelan president of the International Order of Railway Yardmasters denies reports the organization merged with the International Brotherhood of Railway Yardmasters and Yard Employees. He states the merger information is unfounded and that his order has not been and will not be part of any consolidation.
A refined hat in white organdie features a wreath of small organdie roses on the outer edge. The design emphasizes beauty over practicality and is recommended for its decorative appeal.
Women represent 60 percent of the 306000 persons engaged in the candy industry in the United States. The use of hydraulic power in Spain for mills and other industries is increasing.
Harold F. McCormick resigns as head of International Harvester Company. He nominates Alexander Legge as successor, Legge unanimously elected, and an executive committee of five formed with McCormick named chairman.
El Paso report says Lieutenant Ben Jenkins Jr and Sergeant Arthur Juengling of the 12th Observation Squadron died when their airplane crashed into a mountain side and burned. The men were both stationed at Fort Bliss and were in the reserve corps.
The House Public Lands Committee reported a Mondell bill to share 25 percent of rents royalties and bonuses from naval petroleum lands with the states where reserves lie. The original draft called for 37 percent, Secretary Fall recommended 29 percent, and after consideration Mondell compromised to 25 percent.
Henry Penton, a grading contractor, struck a wildcat on a Laguna mountains road near San Diego yesterday. He placed the apparently dead animal on his car seat and, as it moved, stopped the car and covered the cat with a laprobe. After a struggle, he subdued the wildcat but was badly scratched.
Mart Ayres about 20, son of Mr and Mrs John Ayres of eight and a half miles northeast Creston, was seriously hurt when his Ford overturned on the Diagonal road three miles south of Creston. He suffered skull fracture and injuries. neighbors helped extract him and he was taken to Drs J W Coakley and Otto Coakley then to Greater Community hospital for evaluation.
Clifford Jones 32 of Des Moines shot and killed himself at his home this morning. His wife said he threatened suicide last night over an affair with another woman.
The senate opens a clash over the dyestuff provision of the tariff bill led by Sen King and Sen Frelinghuysen. Sen Smoot signals the finance committee will not press the provision protecting Chemical Foundation and U.S. patent holders from importing dyes with trademarks unless written consent is given.
Cincinnati June 2 The association reports a conference will be held next Tuesday to decide on wage reductions involving four transportation Brotherhood leaders and twelve railroad organizations. The meeting focuses on actions affecting railroad workers and their welfare.
Washington June 2 The treasury announced a fall in the public debt for May totaling over 51 million dollars. The indebtedness stood at 25 128 836 607 compared with 23 190 201 356 on April 30.
Cattle receipts 3500 with beef steers strong . top yearlings 9.25. bulk 8.15 8.90. Hogs receipts 27000 with prices 10.20 10.65. sows heavy 10.50 10.55. Sheep receipts 9000 market steady. eggs 25212 cases. poultry prices mixed. Grain futures show July wheat 118 turn, corn 61 64, dates 38 40.
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