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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
9
An ammonia tank exploded in a tunnel under the Parker Webb Packing Company boiler room in Detroit shortly before noon today killing four workers and injuring others. The blast caused damage that will force plant operation to be suspended for at least three days.
Lightning struck the Ralph Roeder farm near Muscatine on June 12 causing about 20 000 in damage to five buildings. The Roeder residence, among the finest in the area, was spared as Durant and other fire crews battled the flames.
State and federal prohibition officers raided the Charles Brun farm near South Sioux City Nebraska and found a large underground still beneath the kennel. They seized nearly a barrel of finished product and destroyed about 300 gallons of mash after a bulldog attacked an officer.
Mt Holly New Jersey June 13 Doris Bruene widow of the late Chas Bruene who was shot and killed has been taken into custody by local police. She was arrested on information sworn out by other parties under police surveillance.
Red Oak defeated Clarinda 16 to 4 in the season opener at Red Oak. Lineups list Red Oak players A Jones Fisher Collins Hemmingway Phillips Lewis Dutton Smith and others against Clarinda with Miller umpiring.
In Chicago for twenty four hours the forecast expects generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. A slightly cooler night and cooler eastern portions are noted for Wednesday with calm to light winds and no precipitation expected.
Local observations by Dr. H M Stanley cover the past 24 hours ending 7 am. Readings summarize temperature, wind, precipitation, cloud cover, and atmospheric conditions for the region. Descriptions note variations across stations and any notable weather events within the period.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by President R. A. Pearson at Iowa State College during the fifty first commencement. The honor followed Wallace's commencement address to the graduates in a ceremony attended by more than 4,000.
An American syndicate has obtained world rights to the former German emperor's memoirs for about a quarter of a million dollars. McClure's syndicate holds the serial rights, already sold to many major American newspapers. Serial publication starts September 1. Harper's will publish the book in November, totaling 80 000 words.
President Harding informed Chairman Hammell that if the ship subsidy bill is not passed at this session he will convene an extraordinary session of congress to consider the measure alone. He says the importance of the subsidy justifies such action.
In Washington on June 13 Representative Davis opened a Democratic attack on the administration ship subsidy bill. He accused the President of spurning party leaders guidance and following the advice of Lasker, who had not previously considered the proposal.
Federal Judge F A Geiger ruled that aliens who violate the prohibition laws cannot become American citizens. Milwaukee date June 13.
Chairman Thomas of the agriculture committee in Washington says he has never found anything to exceed Ford's Muscle Shoals propaganda. He adds that real estate speculators would back Ford, noting candidates in Congress are promoting the Ford proposition and that running for office in that state often requires such support.
Chicago dispatch reports beef from Iowa pastures shipped June 1 reached Cherbourg, France aboard the Maurania after a record voyage of five days eight hours and ten minutes. The beef left Chicago seven days nine hours and forty minutes earlier. The same Chicago packing company sent provisions on the Majestic, which arrived in South Hampton after seven days eleven hours.
Creston Iowa wrestler Kid Johnson defeated Donard and Wayne Clark in a two fall handicap match at Thayer last Saturday evening. Johnson won in forty two minutes using wrist lock and body scissors while Clark lasted twenty three minutes before falling to armbar and body scissors.
Sixty persons perished and over 222 were saved after the Yangtse river steamer Klungtung burned en route from Schange to Hankow on the night of April 29. Reports after investigation credit the vessel’s officers with gallantry.
Washington June 13 President Harding is said to hope and expect that the tariff bill shall be passed prior to the Soldiers Bonus bill. The Associated Press reports this as the administration’s current expectation and timing priority.
A White House statement today says the administration is not contemplating any major action to continue the coal strike.
In the Senate today Senator Ladd proposed paying the soldiers' bonus in cash financed by banks and by interest from war loans. The plan suggests banks back the payout with funds and revenue from wartime loans.
The Federation of Labor adopted a resolution condemning the ship subsidy bill backed by President Harding and the administration. The measure was to be protested by wiring congressional leaders opposing the proposal.
Port Said reports the British battle cruiser Renown with the Prince of Wales leaving for the final leg of a world tour. He will make brief calls at Malta and Gibraltar before returning to England where the adoption of children cannot legally be secured.
New York reports 45 bodies recovered and 16 missing after a cyclonic storm that raged Sunday. Police expect the death toll to reach seventy as the Bronx grand jury probes the Ferris wheel wreck at Clasgow Point amid millions in property damage.
El Paso June 13 manifestos issued in New York under Felix Diaz name call for a provisional Mexican government with Francisco Leon de La Barra as provisional president and list the cabinet members as part of a conference with revolutionary factions.
Following a sworn statement that she was with Densel Chester the night Miss Florence Barton was slain in October 1920 she saw him fire the shot that killed the girl. Mr Bessie Curtis, 23, was held today by the Kansas City police. Chester was acquitted in May 1921.
President Harding has not taken a position on the Muscle Shoals proposition. He believes Congress should have a free hand to act without his directive or elevation of pressure.
A new international club established in Geneva draws members from the League of Nations and the International Labor Office with representation from 30 nations including Thina, Japan, Finland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Holland, Czecho Slovakia, Jugoslavia, India and France. It will serve as a stopping place for world visitors, with travel credentials from recognized clubs granting access during stays.
A strong storm last night caused property damage across the city. Roofs, trees, and windows suffered from lightning and high winds, with several streets obstructed and wires downed, but no injuries reported.
Des Moines reports show Charles E. Pickett spent 3387.62 in the U S Senate race while Col Brookhart spent 450. Gov Kendall had no opposition and spent 110.87. Attorney General candidate Gibson spent 15.90.
Ralph Fk. Trotter alias Howard C. Williams 27 of Youngstown was arrested in Oakland after police say he cashed forged pay checks totaling 25 000. He was masquerading as a Shriner when taken into custody.
Opening market reports from U S Bureau of Markets Chicago show cattle receipts at 10 000 hogs 30 000 and sheep 9 000 with mixed movements. Cattle trades steady to weak veal calves soft hogs opening lower then steady in Chicago futures mixed. Poultry prices listed with lower butter and various dairy items.
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