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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1923

Page

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Daughton Carries City and County as Evans Is Elected

J F Daughton of Grand River carried Creston by 245 votes and Union county by 235 votes in the congressional election. Judge Hiram K Evans won the Eighth District seat by about eight hundred votes, with low overall turnout. Daughton praised Evans victory as the district leans Republican two to one. Returns from 217 of 233 precincts show Evans 13 635 to Daughton 12 105.

J. F. Daughton Grand River Creston Union County Hiram Evans Congress Caughton Iand River John P. Daughton Hiram K. Evans Daughton Evans

Iowa Veterans Bonus Funds On Deposition Ahead of Schedule

Des Moines reports state treasurer says Estabrook Syndicate will have 12.345 million dollars in 4 percent bonds on deposit by Thursday enabling rapid payment. State auditor Haynes says over 50,000 World War veterans will get bonus checks within ten days with 5,000 warrants mailed daily until 650,000 are issued and remaining claims paid weekly as fast as claims are prepared.

Des Moines Estabrook Iowa Haynes Morgans

New Reparations Note Due Thursday in Berlin

Berlin reports a new reparations note will be delivered to the nations Thursday afternoon. The contents remain undisclosed but it is stated to specify the subscribed number of annuities.

Berlin

More than a hundred communists arrested in Tokio

Tokio reports more than one hundred communists arrested today on charges of involvement in a plot against the government.

Tokio

Court house bonds fail at Mt. Ayr election

Mt. Ayr Iowa voters rejected the proposed court house bonds by a margin of 284. The vote occurred during yesterday's election and the measure failed to carry.

Court House MT. Ayr

Picture Hat Described As Unusually Lovely

A black satin picture hat features a king blue ostrich feather that arches from the brim at the back. The feather adds a dramatic, elegant touch to the stylish accessory.

Weather Outlook for Chicago Next 24 Hours

Local thunder showers expected this afternoon or tonight. Cooler tonight. Generally fair Wednesday.

Chicago

Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ending 7 A.M.

Local observations cover the past 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. Details include temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity readings from area stations. The summary notes any notable deviations from normal ranges and highlights conditions affecting early morning activities.

Canadian town wiped out by forest fires near Saint Honore

Saint Honore Quebec June 5 The village of Whatworth seventeen miles from Riviere Du Loup was wiped out by forest fires yesterday. One man was killed in Regina Saskatchewan the same day as severe storms dumped hail and torrential rains across the province. The dead man Wasyl B Zowie was struck by lightning.

Saint Honore Que Whatworth Riviere du Loup Regina Sask Wasyl B. Zowie

Fires in outlying districts under control near Sault Ste Marie

Forest rangers hold fires in the area between Sault Ste Marie and Oba, with no new spread since Saturday. District Forester Connell reports the situation is currently controlled by ranger crews.

Sault Ste. Marie Ont Here Oba Forest Rangers Connell

Hold Up Man Shot as Gambler Kills in Self Defense

Ezra Fowler of Pittsburgh Illinois attempted a hold up at a gambling resort four miles southeast of Herrin. Ralph Hill refused to comply and shot Fowler in both legs. Fowler collapsed. Hill fired back, fatally wounding Fowler. Hill was hospitalized with a probable recovery.

Herrin Ezra Fowler Pittsburgh Ill Here Ralph Hill Fowler Hill

Lost Girl Helen Gray Dies After Cattle Trail Search

Montrose Colorado June 5 Helen Gray 13 daughter of Warren Gray was found by a posse after a disappearance on May 26 while guiding cattle. She died of hunger moments after being found. Tracks led to San Miguel river. footprints and wilted bouquets marked the search. She was three miles northeast of Hedvale and eight miles from last sighting.

Montrose Colo Helen Gray Warren Gray Cedars Helen San Miguel River James Lick Aif Hedvale

Summer heat drives Chicago dogs to biting summer heat

The city faced a belated spring heat surge as temperatures hit 89 degrees at 4 p.m. causing three people to be overcome. Seven children and one man were bitten by dogs. Officials plan to open bathing beaches next week with summer weather arriving.

Chicago Doga

Clues Link Priest Missing in Kansas Towns

Investigators trace missing Rev. Father J. A. Vraniak to Ottawa and Franklin County Kansas after tips from Sedalia and Nevada Missouri. A man in disheveled clerical garb matching Vraniak was seen in Pomona Richter and Richmond areas. J. W. Diamond, a private detective, aids brother Vraniak in the inquiry.

Ottawa Kans Sedalia Nevada Virden J. A. Vraniak Franklin County J. W. Diamond Vraniak Pomona Richter Richmond Father Vraniak

Moorehouse 15 Elected President at Drake College

Des Moines June 5. Daniel Moorehouse was elected president and Dean of Liberal Arts of Drake University by the Board of Directors. He has served as acting president since Arthur Holmes resigned and was formerly dean of men.

Des Moines Daniel Moorehouse Liberal Arts Drake University Moorehouse Haseen Arthur Holmes

Monument to Franco American friendship unveiled in Chaumont

A Franco American friendship monument was unveiled in Chaumont France with President Miller Premier Poincare M Colrat and marshals Joffre Petain Gouraud Mangin Buat present. The ceremony attracted peasants and residents while Myron T Jerrick and General Wright stood in for General Pershing.

Chaumont France Miller Poincare M. Colrat Marshall Joffre Marshal Petain Gouraud Mangin Buat River Marne Myron T. Jerrick General Wright General Pershing

Cardinal Romero Assassinated in Saragossa

Cardinal Romero archbishop of Saragossa was killed by unidentified assailants yesterday. One of his friends was also shot dead in the same incident.

Saragossa Soldevillay Romero

League Seeks Plan for Pali to Limit Arms

Geneva June 6 The League of Nations temporary mixed commission for armament reduction met to study mutual guarantees among nations and to consider schemes for a general convention for mutual assistance by Lieut. Col Eduard Requin France and Lord Robert Cecil for demilitarized zones. Lord Robert chaired the sub committee session detailing the proposed mutual guarantees.

Geneva League of Nations Eduard Requin France Robert Cecil Robert

Farmer dies after drinking wrong bottle near Elliott

Arthur Godfrey, a farmer from near Elliott, Council Bluffs, Iowa, drank a disinfectant from a pop bottle on the way home and died on the road. He left a note to his wife explaining the accident.

Council Bluffs Arthur Godfrey Elliott

Northern Pacific R. R. Grants Wage Increase

Wage hikes of 1 to 3 percent and 6.84 to 10 dollars a month, effective May 16, will raise annual payrolls by about 458,800 dollars for 8,330 maintenance of way workers of the Northern Pacific system. Similar raises totaling 228,000 dollars a year will be granted for 3,200 workers on the Minnesota International and Big Fork line, also effective May 16, as reported to the railroad labor board.

Chicago Northern Pacific Railroads Railroad Labor Board Minnesota & International and Big Fork & International Falls Railway

Colorful glass bracelets and heavy Indian silver pieces gain fame

Colored glass bracelets are among the season's popular novelties. Heavy silver models of Indian origin with large matrix stones and crude carving also attract buyers.

Students Blame Ames Armory Fire On President

Ames Iowa June 5. Following the letting out of Charles Maser as chief athletic director at the State college, hundreds of unsigned handbills appeared on campus urging the ouster of President Robert Pearson. The notices accuse Pearson of censoring the student paper and fault him for the armory fire due to insufficient fire protection. Coach Maser has received several offers to coach elsewhere but has accepted none.

Ames Charles Maser The State College Robert Pearson Pearson Jewell W. Johnson Waterloo Maser

Home Made Safe Even For Home Brewer By Rule

Michigan Supreme Court yesterday set aside the Ottawa county conviction of George Hertz for home brewed beer. The ruling held no warrant may be issued to search a purely private dwelling unless it is a public resort or used for unlawful liquor manufacture or sale, preserving the home’s sanctity.

Lawson Mich Michigan State Supreme Court George Hertz Ottawa County Hertz Supreme Court

Four Die in Duran Rail Accident Duran Mich

A Knight Templar special train derailed two miles west of Duran Michigan killing four and injuring four as they traveled from Grand Rapids to the state convention in Flint. The group from Grand Rapids was en route to attend the Flint gathering.

Duran, Mich Knight Templar Here Grand Rapids Flint

Encampment Opens At Fort Dodge For Iowa G A R Meet

Fort Dodge Iowa June 5. More than fifteen hundred delegates of the G A R and Relief Corps arrived to attend the 49th Iowa Encampment. The day featured a reunion and camp fires set to begin tonight.

Fort Dodge G. A. R. and Relief Corps 49Th Iowa

Harding's Act Displeases Hull

Washington reports Chairman Hull of the Democratic National Committee condemns President Harding for not reconsidering tariff changes on sugar. He calls the decision an utterly indefensible course and says the American people will be amazed at a 60 percent tariff relief denial.

Washington, D. C Harding Hull Democratic National Committee

President Harding Reviews Shriners Parade in Washington

President Harding reviewed the Shriners parade in Washington and told the crowd the fraternity upholds law and love of country. He warned against groups that teach hate and undermining institutions, urging global fraternity as with men.

Washington, D C Harding Shriners Therr

Seize Property of Mrs Harris in Bank Suit

A writ of attachment was issued in St Louis against the belongings of Mrs Blaine Lee Harris wife of Beverly D Harris former vice president of the National City Bank of New York. Lee Meriwether files for 3000 dollars in attorney fees claiming he once counseled Mrs Harris. Depositions in the Harris case were completed and trial is set in New York next week. The defendant’s husband is president of a local chemical company.

St. Louis Circuit Court Blaine Lee Harris Beverly D. Harris The National City Bank of New York Lee Meriwether Harris New York

Turks Thwart Allied Effort to Grab Riches

At Lausanne talks the allies pressed Ismet Pasha to insert a protective clause for foreign concession holders in the Turkish treaty. Ismet insisted concessions must be handled separately at Angora. Allies fear signing while concessions remain unsettled, including a French railroad deal conflicting with the Chester grant.

Susanne Angora Turkey Ismet Pasha Semet

Sixty Heat Sufferers From Shrine Parade In D C

More than sixty spectators were taken to hospitals with heat prostration during the Shriners parade in Washington D C today as thousands watched. The temperature reached ninety degrees.

Washington, D. C

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