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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
1
Cincinnati dispatch says railroad union chiefs plan formal notice to the Railroad Board reporting an overwhelming majority in favor of a strike on July 1. They contend living standards have fallen, and action is needed for self preservation. The notice awaits Board action affecting 300,000 additional clerks and railroad workers.
John Keane, 62, of Sioux City Iowa, collapsed on New York streets and was taken to Bellevue hospital after days without food. He said he had been wandering homeless and friendless for a long time and later named himself after eating for the first time in days.
Liquidation of the closed Night and Day Bank in St Louis started June 16 with accounts totaling about 2,500,000. Discrepancies exceed 1,000,000 and former Governor Major is named among directors under indictment for accepting deposits after the bank’s condition deteriorated.
Chicago June 16 The Associated Press reports rail workers face a wage order that could trim the labor bill by about 30 million for 326000 men. Federation headquarters indicate votes on three propositions show a likely strike majority, with workers viewing the wage cut as a precursor to further reductions.
Chicago weather bulletin notes generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with somewhat lower temperatures expected.
Washington June 16 Without a record vote the house merchant marine committee rejected the Bankhead amendment that barred government aid to ships selling liquor. The Edmonds proposal to extend the Volstead act to all US ships was not acted upon.
Paris June 16 Reginald Gouraud tore up the ticket of his fiancée Mrs. Robert Acuff as she boarded for America to marry him later. He offered a marriage ticket instead and declared the plan while the couple parted at Cherbourg where Mrs Acuff was bound for the Olympic voyage. Gouraud, a war aviator, is the adopted son of Mrs. Aimee Crocker Gouraud.
San Francisco June 16 The oases of Anah Bangor Me Albedoo Billings Mont Mahi Miami Fla and Tigris Syracuse N Y were given charters as temples today by the imperial council of Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in forty eighth annual convclave here Ben Ali oasis of Sacramento Cal was given a dispensation under which it may get a temple charter at the 1923 convention
A local Seventh Day Adventist gathering describes a spiritually uplifting service. The note invites residents to attend tonight’s talk on the Seal of the Living God from Revelation 7:1-4 led by F. F. Schwindt.
Walter Ward pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of ex Marine Clarence Peters. A White Plains court heard of a broader family involvement in race track gambling debts and blackmail schemes tied to Peters. Bail is not available to Ward.
Stanley Shaeffer, 9, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Shaeffer, drowned in a small creek while boating with other boys. The boat capsized after leaking and he went under. Attempts with pulmotors failed.
Beatrice Nebraska June 16 Fred Van Liew a Democrat has filed as a candidate for supervisor from the Fourth district. He resides near Rockford and is an old resident of the county.
Seventy five school girls from Texas and the southwest sailed on the steamship Chicago for a summer tour of Europe. The party arrived from Waco on a special train.
A severe storm sweeping four western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota counties left six dead. In Glenwood City two people were killed and many farm buildings destroyed with crops badly damaged in St Croix county. Financial losses are not yet estimated.
In Marne Iowa farmer Wal ter Hoegh notes no urgent rainfall need but a good storm would help Cass county. He reports strong wheat and corn prospects and cattle gains with weight gains of 300 pounds per head over four months and $2.00 per hundred rise in price, selling at 8.50. He notes few steel headed cattle left on feed, nearly all yearlings.
In David City Nebraska on June 16 toddler Elaine Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs William Miller of Springfield Neb was treated for burns after lighting a match and starting a bed fire she woke up and was saved from fatal burns by prompt discovery
Cincinnati June 16. National Commander Hanford McNider declares organized labor and veterans share a common foe in those who seek to tear down American integrity in an AFL convention address.
Chicago reports May showed greater industrial improvement in Illinois than any month in the past year according to the Illinois department of labor general advisory board.
New York June 16 Associated Press Senor Marconi the wireless pioneer arrived on his yacht Electra today and announced experiments conducted at sea show it is possible to flash radio messages around the world. Previously the maximum distance for pitch messages was 12,200 miles.
The Asiatic Squadron based in Shanghai numbers over 3000 American sailors, excluding New Orleans at Vladivostok and several craft at Hong Kong and Manila. Shanghai plans baseball games and a major Fourth of July celebration before crew moves to Chefoo for summer target practice. Abang sails home for disposal per Washington conference terms.
Walter E. Lee of the Lee Electric Co. was caught between twelve wires and suffered a severe shock. Pulmotor treatment saved him from probable death and he is recovering, though his hands and arms are badly burned. He is brother to Rufus Lee of Continental Gas and Electric Co. in Omaha and S. T. Lee of Lee Electrical Co. in Clarinda.
W. E. Gessman Jr of Defiance Iowa arrived Wednesday with Whiteface yearlings that topped the sale at $9.25 and averaged 27 pounds. The cattle were bought as calves here last fall and have more than doubled in weight. He reports no decent rain since April 8 and drought harming crops.
The article stresses arriving on time to luncheons dinners or teas as directed by the hostess. If detained one should notify the hostess and offer an explanation to avoid delaying service and upsetting the gathering.
The City of Creston files an extended petition seeking 15000 in judgment against L. J. Densberger David Littlejohn and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co alleging non fulfillment of a contract to pave Cherry East Howard and Howard streets. The pavement is claimed to be faulty cracked and not repaired after notice. The suit will hear at the August term along with several other actions including bank and individual cases and a railroad injury claim.
Proclamation from Mukden announces a new form of government for Manchuria three provinces. Each province will govern itself while recognizing unity as part of China. General Chang Chow named commander-in-chief of all regional armies.
Des Moines on June 16 reports a nude maniac loitering at the Waveland Park Country Club. The unidentified man, linked to recent disturbances, roamed a fairway and greens before fleeing into a thicket as club patrons pursued him. police did not locate him.
The word puerile means of or relating to a child, childish or foolish. It derives from Latin puer meaning a boy and appears in usage describing remarks deemed unworthy of adults.
A division agent for American Express, A Bebout formerly of Lincoln, now stationed at Shenandoah, will oversee territory from Creston to Lincoln including western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. He assumed charge June 1. his wife and 11 year old daughter remain in Lincoln awaiting housing.
In Justice Pickett's court Frederickson admits he did chase Carson's boy amid a maze of charges and counter charges from both sides. The record now covers all sides of the matter.
The Gun Club will hold a Registered Shoot at the Country Club grounds on June 18 at 2 o clock. Previous shoots were well attended and a large turnout is expected.
Terre Haute Ind June 16 Disorders in the coal fields near here broke out afresh today when 400 men left Terre Haute in autos with announced intention of closing the mines which have been operating with non union men. Reports say the expedition closed two mines and moved toward others with the same aim.
L. V. Walker, radium expert from Pittsburg, arrives with an electroscope to locate $15,000 worth of radium missing from a Des Moines room. Authorities believe the substance was carried out of the room by mistake and dumped in a refuse receptacle.
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