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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
2
An explosion at the Krojen Produce Company plant in Lorendo eleven miles south of Oakland Cali kills five men and injures three. Two storehouses are wrecked and the blast is reported to have occurred today with emergency crews on the scene.
Des Moines Iowa voters go to the polls to choose candidates for United States Senate and down the ticket. The field includes Congressmen from eleven districts and county officers with interparty campaigns planned for the fall. Polls close at 8 p.m. and machine counties may report by midnight.
In Eddy County New Mexico Sheriff George Batton and an alleged Mexican outlaw died in a late night gunfight at Hope. Deputy Stone Milburn was seriously wounded as deputies hunted a man wanted in Texas for jail escape.
In Washington on June 5 the British and Italian ambassadors faced sharp questioning in the Senate from Senator Watson of Indiana over statements attributed to them about the American tariff. Watson declared Sir Auckland Geddes had gone outside all bounds.
Chicago weather bulletin notes generally fair conditions tonight with moderate temperatures expected Tuesday.
Local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley for the past 24 hours ending 7 am show highs and lows across several days with rainfall amounts. May 31 high 83 low 46. June 1 high 83 low 50 trace rainfall. June 3 high 67 low 50. June 5 high 78 low 59. Temperature at 1 pm today 75.
A district court dismissal clears Fuo sell Kazebeer of the blackmail bid linked to threatening letters to Ed Clack of Edgar. Kazebeer, jailed weeks on a confession by another man, is re jailed on hog stealing charges after the blackmail case ends.
Salem Oregon June 5. Harry Rhodes and Jack Ross two automobile race drivers were injured in a crash in the final event of a racing program at the State Fair Grounds track. Rhodes probably fatally hurt crowds rushed the track as officials halted the six other cars to avert further injuries.
Mrs. Aaron Anderson of Stanton died when her car was struck by a second vehicle driven by James R. Hodges of Red Oak near Vil lisea. The gasoline exploded trapping her. her husband was burned as he attempted to rescue her and is expected to die. Hodges is jailed awaiting the coroner's verdict.
Federal narcotics agents raided the Atlanta federal penitentiary under a presidential order and arrested Dr. H. E. Carrick the prison assistant physician and Alex Aboof cigar stand proprietor on conspiracy to smuggle drugs. Carrick reportedly confessed. charges against Aboof were dropped.
A Tokio company reports that six thousand women work in its telephone exchanges. The figures reflect a large urban communications workforce in the capital scene.
Washington reports a portion of American forces will be kept at Coblenz on the Rhine in response to a German and allied request. July 1 evacuation was canceled and Major Herbert Allen will command the Second Battalion Eighth Infantry while the duration of stay remains undetermined.
Chicago reports a shift to strict sanitation in salons as multiyear growth from about 2 500 to 10 000 parlors accelerates. Mrs M F Baird cites sterilizers, antiseptics and new flexible massage chairs as standard, with state laws and national associations shaping uniform standards for cosmeticians and hairdressers.
Washington June 5 Associated Press decision to build veteran rehabilitation hospitals for world war service men includes sites at Liberty Missouri Knoxville Iowa Ohio and Tacoma Washington. The Muskogee Oklahoma facility will be retained for the same use as previously announced.
The Federal Trade Commission files a formal complaint against Bethlehem Steel Company alleging unfair methods of competition. The action stems from the recent merger and accompanies a Senate inquiry led by Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin.
A bill to provide for the better government of Scotland and Wales is introduced in the House of Commons. It would create two chamber parliaments for Scotland and Wales with specific lower and upper house compositions, while Westminster representation remains unchanged pending devolution to England.
Perfume burners resemble small vases with an electric light, offering a new room decoration and an innovative way to burn incense.
Rudolph Valentino, noted screen actor, is freed after a hearing before Justice Hanby due to insufficient evidence. The charge stemmed from a May 13 Mexican marriage to Mius Winifred Hudnut, filed by the district attorney before a prior interlocutory decree expired.
New York reports Major Oscar Westover and his aide win the Molway balloon race, taking first prize of $1 000 after a 850 mile journey from May 31 to June 5. They landed in Quebec province Canada after 17 hours 17 minutes aloft.
Sioux City veterinarians report hog cholera increasing in northwestern Iowa, southern Minnesota, and South Dakota as of June. Localities are described as dangerous and experts warn that prolonged heat and drought could fuel a costly epidemic for hog herds.
Paul V. Hadley, an escaped life convict from an Oklahoma prison, was sentenced to die on August 13 by Judge Pattee for the murder of Mrs. Anna Johnson, wife of a Denver contractor, in Tucson Arizona.
Nearly 500 veterans and guests gathered at McKinley Park for the Spanish American War Third Battalion Fifty First Regiment reunion. New camps grew in Bedford and Corning, with 21 and 22 new members respectively, as plans were made for the next gathering in Bedford next June.
Chicago reports two killed and eight injured when a Chicago Northwestern Minnesota special train collided with an eleven man truck carrying industrial plant workers at Blodgett Illinois near Chicago. The truck was not seen as it neared the crossing. the engineer sounded the whistle and bell too late. The train traveled about fifty miles per hour.
The Supreme Court in the Coronado Case holds labor organizations can be held liable for property damage if committed by its members under the Sherman act. Justice Taft authored the decision issued from Washington D C on June 5.
Ivory carved pendants are popular now especially on narrow black ribbons. Beads and floral carved ivory bar pins are also fashionable parts of the look.
Detroit June 5 Henry Ford intimates that he would run for President if the people desire it but would refuse to spend money to bring about his nomination or election according to Wm Kromberg editor of a Dearborn newspaper and Ford for President Club leader.
June 5 report from Tien Tain says all foreigners are warned to depart Shan Kawah and the Manchurian border area amid heavy fighting between General W's forces and the retreating Manchurian army.
Portland Indiana June 5 Robert Sil vers nine is jailed on murder charges in the death of playmate Barnard Teeter also nine. Witnesses say Silvers drew a four inch paring knife and stabbed Teeter without warning as he waited for a train. The blade pierced the throat severing an artery and jugular vein and entering the lung.
Cattle firmer across grades 15c higher on better stock, other types up to 25c. Hogs receipts 42,000 with a strong tone. stock to 10.35, bulk 1010. pigs 15 to 25c higher, heavies 1090 to 1050, lights 10.70 to 10.80. Sheep receipts 22,000, market mixed to steady. lambs 14.50. St Joseph cattle and hogs markets show higher ranges across categories. hogs 6 to 10 higher, loads near 10.20 to 10.50 for top bids. sheep lambs steady, sheep 25 lower. spring lambs 13.00 to 13.75. yearlings and other minor items noted.
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