21 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
1
A seaplane caught fire and sank after crashing into the sea near Washington Maryland. Rescue attempts followed as reports describe the craft burning and partially submerged, with casualties yet to be confirmed.
New York June 21 The state boxing commission postponed indefinitely the meeting to choose a referee for the big mill fight due to the absence of Clairma Doherty who is in Atlantic City.
A country wide insect survey by the U S Department of Agriculture reports rising attacks by the clover leaf weevil and associated diseases. In Illinois Indiana and Missouri pests threaten red clover prompting farmers to substitute alikes and white clover as crop losses rise.
A fragment recounts Captain Merion Cooper of Suexcomeitie Pla being notified that he would be shot at sunrise by Soviet authorities. He reportedly claimed to be an American government representative, and despite repeated extensions, was never executed and escaped after days of denial.
The Standard Oil Company of New York announced a wholesale gasoline price cut to 24 cents a gallon, a reduction of one cent. The June 21 report places the action in New York City with the company signaling broader market impact.
Chicago weather bulletin notes generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change across the 24 hour period.
Local observations by Dr H M Stanley over 24 hours to 7 am report highs and lows with rainfall amounts. June 18 69 72 rain 2.28 inches. June 19 72 87 rainfall 0.88 inches. June 20 68 69 rainfall none. June 21 68 72 rainfall 1.00 inches. Temperature at 1 pm today 5.
The Ocean Shore railway abandons its Vines California line from San Francisco to Tunitus Glen and from Santa Cruz to Swanton after Interstate Commerce Commission approval. The lumber and agricultural territory along the route was served by the carrier.
In Washington on June 21 naval bombers destroyed the former German submarine T-117 in the opening phase of government tests to show airplane effectiveness in modern warfare. A three FAL naval plane division carried four 165 pound bombs. A follow up test is set for June 28 to locate and bomb the radio controlled battleship Towa.
A lightning sparked blaze at Midwest Refining Co tank farm near Casper burned for forty eight hours before being put out. Seven large tanks were destroyed, with smoke and twisted steel left as evidence. Estimated loss runs to 874700 plus 25000 for sheltering flames, per company offices.
New York June 21 Several hundred Irish immigrant girls arrive today on the Celt as movie actresses and artists, models and stenographers. Few expressed any desire to enter domestic service.
Washington reports Charles Dawes a Chicago banker is chosen by President Harding as director of the budget under the new fiscal law. Dawes will take office July 1. He formerly served as brigadier general in the American Expeditionary Forces and was once considered for the treasury post in Harding's Cabinet.
Washington D. C. June 21. The first photograph of President Marding seated at his desk in the executive offices was granted to Benjamin Grey of New York, a disabled soldier, through the federal national system. The appointment was made by Chairman Kahn of the house military commission.
A man and woman registered as Mr and Mrs J Kenyon at a local hotel are believed to be B J Morrissey and Clara Morrissey. They allegedly swindled banks in Butte Helena and Great Falls Montana and were arrested yesterday by Minneapolis detectives.
Crown officer Earl of Bandon, James Francis Forman, seized this morning from Castle Bernard near Bantry by armed men. The 27 year earldom holder, born September 12 1850, has long served as King's Lieutenant for County Cork and owns about 11 000 acres.
The Supreme Court today upheld prison terms for two men. James Davie received a three murder sentence for killing Sioux City police officer on duty. Thomas Howard got a one year sentence tied to the murder of Terrace Welch at the Page fairground near Clarinda. Welch, known as Ken Welch, died in the incident. Catherine Welch identified the victim.
Telegraph reports from Sydney and Vancouver describe the British Imperial Antarctic expedition led by John L. Cope landing at Graben Island at 86 50 latitude and 40 west longitude on January 12. The crew found rich seal and penguin colonies near Enrond Bay. Cope, a biologist and surgeon, planned a five year voyage and air route to the south pole. the ship Thor I last communicated February 11 from Santiago after sailing from Port Stanley on December 20.
Washington reports a worldwide search for the missing crew of the Bath Maine schooner Carroll A. Deer, which wrecked in January off North Carolina with all hands lost. The effort, launched by the late department through America, aims to locate any survivors or wreckage.
Angelen June 21 A man in a self car crash damaged a bungalow and knocked it off its foundation. He was struck and pulled himself into an emergency hospital where surgeons said he might recover. The incident involved a new car and a familiar mechanism, with the driver seemingly attempting to stop the vehicle.
June report from Dublin notes a village fire at Knockraghery near Ruvecommong with most of the hamlet burned. Readying hay and grain losses include timothy, straw and wheat values listed, while only three houses remain standing among poultry and livestock prices shown.
A June report from New York notes 20.9 million dollars in lumber gains tied to state activity. The document cites a broader pattern of rising lumber output and compares this year’s figures to prior periods in a federal rental service context.
Chicago June 2 1913 The Pullman Company loses an open shop fight after a United States labor board verdict finds the company did not obey union leaders and transport agreements, marking a significant setback in the labor dispute and oversight of shop practices.
Lawrenes, Mass. June 21. Nae thaniel Niles of Boston, a Naval tennis player and member of Benett Smith brokers, is jointly charged with larceny of 10000 dollars from a customer. He was held on 10000 bail. Ernest K. Smith, senior partner, said the firm will respond Friday. District Attorney Donnell said extradition proceedings would begin.
Reading shows mixed commodity moves with bulk fats, veal, and cattle steady to higher receipts around 90 000. Grains edge up with corn futures and pork figures, while dairy and poultry advance on demand. Names and precise figures are obscured by OCR errors but overall tone suggests modest gains in bulk goods and livestock with ongoing market attention.
Dane, June 2 – Campaigns for the AFL presidency intensify as John Lewin and Samuel Gompers vie for leadership. Endorsed by major unions, the fight sees renewed claims of votes from Electrical Workers, ILGWU, Mine Workers, Carpenters, and others. The convention also backs FTC investigation funding and an education drive about the labor movement.
County authorities ordered the detention of Robert Poster and his wife amid a chaotic arrest. The couple, accompanied by a larger family group, faced charges of attempting to murder their neighbor, Mra Ore Craig, after a confrontation that included tables being overturned. The June 11 action marked a broad detention of family members tied to the case.
The Ulster Senate, formed from twenty two elected members, held its inaugural meeting in Belfast. It elected the Marquis of Outérets and Ava, son of a former Canadian view royal, as speaker amid nationalist and Sinn Fein absences and continued unionist dominance of seats.
Alphonso Juytra, who earlier attempted a Malt Ballitt late Uttor, today pleaded guilty in municipal court to carrying concealed weapons and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary at Fort Madison.
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