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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1922
Page
1
In Des Moines Iowa at about 11 00 a m C L Cole collector for a local wholesale tobacco house was robbed of about 4500 dollars in cash in the Hubbell building lobby. Robbers then held up several men in the building and escaped in cars waiting at the entrance. no arrests reported.
A heavy quake was recorded by the Georgetown Observatory with a tremor at 6 o clock a m and a first quake felt last night at 11 54 continuing to 1 00 a m The center was estimated about 2100 miles from Washington likely to the south east.
Groom R. C. Wheelock of Zion City is killed in a plane crash during a honeymoon flight. Bride, Johnny Metzger the pilot, are injured or stunned after the aircraft crashed from 200 feet. The couple married two weeks ago and had been on a Chicago honeymoon for several days.
In testimony before the grain commission J K Mason of Milton Indiana identified Burton W F Hale a Chicago trader and member of the Board of Trade as the man willing to spend one million dollars to promote a grain handling organization in Chicago Illinois on June 12 as reported by the Associated Press
Richmond Virginia June 12 a Virginia Railway and Power Company motorman was stabbed to death late Sunday by a pursuing crowd of colored men. He fled into a passing auto but was followed and killed. Police reported four arrests and feared further trouble could follow.
Chicago weather indications for the next twenty four hours show generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with slightly warmer temperatures tonight.
Glenwood Louisiana June 12 Information filed by T G Byers Justice FE E Goodrich was arrested and arraigned before Justice F G Day charged with pasturing cows in the potter s field of Glenwood cemetery He said he had permission from the cemetery board to pasture that section He was held on a 500 bond pending the next grand jury session
Des Moines reports President Harding has been invited to visit during his contemplated western trip by Iowa Senators Rawson and Cummins through the Greater Des Moines committee. The invitation cites a visit during the G A R encampment in Des Moines as part of the itinerary.
Galveston Texas June 12 Sergeant Wright of the 27th Squadron was killed this afternoon in Ellington Field during a war game between the 27th and 94th Squadrons. The accident drew hundreds who watched the exercise.
Clinton June 12 Two killed and several hurt in railroad crossing collision at Princeton Iowa last night. Harry Schultz and his eleven year old daughter of Davenport are dead Mrs Schultz severely injured and two others with minor injuries. An auto driven by Schultz struck a C B & Q train at the crossing.
In Jersey City Mrs Tillie Livingston attempted suicide by inhaling gas after a quarrel with husband Jacob over her bobbed hair. She survived and told police his objection prompted the act. The incident occurred Sunday. her condition is not serious.
Chicago reports that 350 000 railroad workers face more wage cuts. A $40 million reduction may follow, raising total cuts to $150 million. Rumor says any national strike will be directed from Canada to dodge the ruling holding unions liable for damage during strikes.
Clinton Iowa June 12 Mrs Francis Harriet Thurston 35 is dead from an overdose of heart medicine. The Associated Press reports the death occurred at her home in Clinton.
In Oakland on June 12 a radio wedding took place during a Saturday night program at Ksy Rockridge. The bride Miss Vivian Kidd and the bridegroom Leland H Hodgson were married in the station’s concert room as thousands of listeners heard Laehengrin wedding march. Audience members called in with congratulations and the ceremony was clearly audible.
Omaha Nebraska June 12. Gilbert M Hitchcock announced he will enter the July 18 Republican primary seeking renomination. The Associated Press reports Hitchcock aims to secure a second term.
Walter Sorensen, 33, shot himself at his Cedar Falls home in Iowa. Ill health was given as the cause for the act. He died today at his stepfather's residence with Associated Press reporting.
Washington June 12 Associated Press Fred Stark of Ohio, a former Washington newspaper correspondent and prominent political figure, was appointed by President Harding as a director of the war finance board. Atlanta June 12 William S Coburn, former grand goblin of the Ku Klux Klan in California, will return to Los Angeles to face the indictment following a raid at Inglewood, suburb, announced tonight by E Y Clark imperial wizard pro tem.
Three break in attempts target Cromwell businesses over a few nights. A gas station pump was damaged during Sunday night raid. Saturday saw Harry Mills merchandise store burglary with merchandise taken worth several dollars. An Thursday night effort at Smith & Son failed to gain entry. Residents fear further raids and possible gunfire next night.
A powerful hurricane struck New York metropolitan area with more than sixty dead and eighteen more bodies later found drifting ashore. City Island suffered the hardest damage as searches continue for missing relatives and questions linger about the final toll.
Waterloo reports Howard Bernice Miller aged 22 son of Grant Miller and a civil engineering graduate drowned in the Cedar River. The body was recovered shortly afterward.
Keokuk, Iowa June 12 Associated Press Thomas Kite of Keokuk is dead and Chester Rhodes of Keokuk seriously injured in a collision between two autos at Danielson near here last night. Three others are in a hospital from another accident.
The Third Degree ceremony of General Sheridan Council No. 1228 featured an extended program of oratory and music, followed by a banquet prepared by the Daughters of America. Notable speakers included creston and Des Moines officials and clergy, with thirty three initiates from three towns.
Des Moines June 12 Associated Press W J Murray state superintendent of banking issued a call for all state banks in Iowa to make reports as of June 10.
Boston June 12 Charles Garland a recluse millionaire who scorned wealth and marriage vows has changed course. He now says he is through with women will cling to his fortune and refuse to live with his wife and family.
Des Moines police report the murder of George Johnson aged 4 a well known baseball player found shot in the rear of 907 South 10th street. Johnson had played with the Tulsa Oklahoma Western League before arriving in Des Moines. Three men and two women all colored are in custody for investigation.
Paris June 12 The Associated Press reports bills to ratify the Washington conference accord between the United States and other powers have been prepared and are ready for submission to the French government.
The Associated Press notes US market activity with cattle receipts around 24 000 and hogs 66 000 with cattle uneven and down as veal and sheep show declines. Grains and poultry edge higher in Chicago while later totals show softer hogs and lambs across regions.
Fragmentary notes show cash market items for corn oats and hides. References to shelled corn oats beef and horse hides appear with odd pricing like 3.00 and 800 units. Overall the text is garbled with few readable entities and no clear transactions or dates.
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