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Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1921

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Missing Conestoga crew members named by navy

Washington D C June 22 The navy department published the names of three Town men missing from the tug Conestoga and four officers en eleven enlisted men aboard the vessel are listed by Secretary Tenby as still missing after the tug waited in Peat Harbor since March 25 with no word received despite searches in the Pacific

Washington, D.C Navy Department Marin P. McKeight Des Moines Lee Joseph Alleman Jock Arthur Brignac Tenby United States Samo Peat Harbor

Farmer Claims Plane Gift From the Heavens

A farmer in Evanston laid claim to a plane allegedly sent as a gift from the heavens. Local officials investigate the claim and set forth the legal path to resolve ownership and rightful possession of the aircraft.

Farmer

Baron Edmon Rothschild Funds Institute In Paris

Baron Edmond Ile Rothschild, administrator of the Eastern Railway Company of France, has donated 10,000,000 francs to found a scientific institute in Paris. The institute aims to encourage students to dedicate their lives to life research and the advancement of science.

Paris Edmond Ile Rothschild Eastern Railway Company of France Fn Scientific Institute I Fe vRri

Mines reopen as British collieries resume work

June 22 report notes several collieries reopen with many workers returning. The broader industrial situation remains chaotic as miners threaten a general strike over wage reductions while unions face pressure from ongoing disputes.

London

Convention 10 Open Tomorrow in Winton for Six Day Session

The Temt annual convention of the American Association of Workers for the Blind opens tomorrow evening in Winton for a six day session. Educators and industrial workers from the United States and Canada began arriving today to discuss professional and industrial training and the status of subsidies for blind workers.

Winton Temt American Association of Workers For the Blind United States Canada Triantig Fleks

Weather Outlook for Chicago Next 24 Hours

Chicago forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Light variable winds with no significant precipitation expected. Temperatures will be mild with a gradual rise through the period.

Chicago Sune

Weather highlights from late June readings

The record lists daily highs and lows over June including 86 and 72 as the highest and lowest temperatures with no rainfall on most days. A rainfall amount of 2.088 inches appears for Saturday June 18, while other days show none.

H. M. Stantey

Seamen at New York Vote Down Settlement

New York unions including the International Seamen's Union and the Cooks, Stewards and Bakers' Union rejected a nationwide marine strike settlement. The decision follows an agreement reached last week by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the Shipping Board. Announcement was made today at union headquarters.

New York International — Seaen's Union Cooks, Stewards and Bakers’ Union Tom Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and Shipping Board

Two Brothers Claim 15 Man Wanted in Rome Case

In Rome on May June 22 a remarkable situation arose over two brothers held after arrest in Cleveland Ohio as the aviator of power workers. Each prisoner claimed to be Jim Campbell, asserting he was the sought man. Sheriff Wit son kept them to verify identities through external sources while awaiting identification.

Rome Cleveland Ohio Wower Amphell Pridson Jim Campbell Munter Georgia

Omaha Man May Head New Oil Association

Chicago wire reports a merger plan uniting the Independent Petroleum Producers and the Association of Independent Petroleum Producers. A committee will report tomorrow on the merger name to be the International Marketers' Association. V. C. Nicholas of Omaha is expected to be chosen president as the new body would cover about 90 percent of U.S. oil jobs.

Chicago United States

Harding Approves of Friend Plan for German Children Aid

Philadelphia June 22 The American Friends Service Committee plans to raise 3 000 000 within a year to feed German children. President Harding commends the humanitarian effort in a letter to Ferdinand Tion vice chairman of the committee. He expresses sympathy and urges continued work to overcome war era hardships and realize human brotherhood through such acts.

Philadelphia American Friends Service Committee Hanting Ferdinand Tion Rawding Pa Lieconmmittee Central Urope

Automobile Struck and Four are Killed

Fremont Ohio June 21 Four persons were killed and two injured when an eastbound Lake Shore Electric line car struck an automobile about three miles east of here shortly after 11 last night. The dead are L A Silcox Harold Silcox 21 his son Mrs Eve Black and Miss Olive Miller all residents of Norwalk.

Fremont Lake Shore Here LA Sillcox Harold Silcox Eve Black Misa ‘Olive Miller Norwalk

Ten Thousand Anthracite Miners Strike in Wilkesbarre

Nearly 10,000 anthracite mine workers in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania halted work over wage payments. The Pennsylvania Coal Company disputes the claim, saying the strike is illegal and wages are owed per last year’s agreement.

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Coal Company Company of Herais

Indictments Returned Against Six Chicago Men in Mail Robbery Case

Six men including Chicago labor chief Big Tim Murphy and a former legislator were indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing 82514009 from the mails in the Dearborn aviation robbery on April 1. Names of other defendants were suppressed pending arrest.

Chicago Big Tim Murphy Dearborn

Insane man fires rifle on Oakland street in Buffalo area

In Buffalo on June 22 Frank Fisher, a farmer, holed up on Oakland's main street for an hour firing at pedestrians and storekeepers. Three people were wounded before Fisher, a former state hospital patient released a year ago, was captured after exhausting his ammunition.

Buffalo N.Y Frank Fisher Oakland Here Wisher

Senate House clash trims Navy bill by about 99 million

Washington June 22 conferees cut roughly 99 million from a Navy appropriations bill amid a deadlock between the Senate and House. The agreement allows the House to vote directly on Borah disarmament amendments as part of final action.

Washington, D.C Senate House

Nomination Sent for Woods to Spain Ambassador Post

Washington June 22 nomination of Cyrus E Woods of Pennsylvania to be ambassador to Spain was sent to the Senate today by President Harding. Mr Woods' nomination is official and proceeds through the confirmation process.

Washington, D.C Cyrus E. Woods Pennsylvania Spain Enate Harding Mr. Woods

Police seize three of eight suspects in Belfast raid

In Belfast on June 22 police arrested three of eight men after a raid that yielded police ammunition in their possession. The abstracted hearing noted the section to al purmod eight men suspected. The report states three detained and five remaining at large.

Belfast Ireland Ippar Shin ‘Ty al Purmod

Assistant Attorney Dead in Crash in South Dakota City

Vioux Falls June 22. Assistant Attorney General Winans, 50, of South Dakota, was killed in a crash that also injured Dartell a criminal lawyer of the city and Ole Hoag editor of a Platte newspaper. The car wreck occurred last night near Platte as Winans and Bartelt, his brother in law, were en route to try a case. The injured were taken to a hospital at Geddes.

Vioux Falls It Vinans South Dakota Dartell Ole Hoag Platte Sm Ag Automobile Wdmens Winans Bartelt Geddes

Two Army Air Pilots Drowned After Aircraft Collision

Washington June 22 Captain Howant Douglas and Lieutenant Hari Plamt of the Army Air Service were drowned in Hampton after a collision during practice. A flying event connected with Army and Navy tents underway saw a bomb drop when another plane ascended and struck their aircraft.

Washington, DC Howant Douglas Hari Plamt Army Air Servicer Hampton Nair Liewenamt Phun Komba Miele Army Navy Progres Dontalan

Twins Unite Couple in Divorce Court

In Aurora, the Petite family saw a sudden change on June 22 as Mrs. Petite gave birth to twins just before her divorce hearing. The court session was abruptly canceled when Petward Petit’s name was called, leaving the divorce suit dismissed and the couple’s status unresolved.

Chiese Petward

Anti Reds Completely Defeated Reported From Siberia

A dispatch from Chita quotes Moscow on June 19 stating General Turon von Ungern Sternberg’s anti Bolshevik forces in southern Siberia were virtually annihilated by the Far Eastern Republic army. Survivors reportedly fled toward Mongolia, ending the robber bands menace in the region.

Peking Turon von Ungern-Sternberg Siberia Ely Far-Eastern Republic U Dit Paten Chita Aya Mongolia Riga Moscow

Congressional Action Ends On Army Appropriation Vote

Washington June 22 action on the army appropriation bill concluded as the Senate accepted the conference report after voting to recede from amendments unacceptable to the House. The measure totals about 4,328,000,000 and carries the compromise items agreed upon.

Washington D. C Senate House

Infant Mortality From Congenital Cause in California

Approximately half of infant deaths in California are due to congenital defects. Figures from EL Howe show between January and April 1921 that 41 infants died from congenital causes. The notice cites this as a public health statistic obtained from a national inquiry.

Gucramenta

Irish Dispute Is Settled at Labor Meeting

The American Federation of Labor convention in Denver today disposed of the Irish issue by rejecting the Woyratt resolution and expressing sympathy for the Irish cause. Supporters urged a change in law and the officers and executive counsel were instructed to work toward action, possibly appealing to Congress.

LABOR Denver Cola Ivor Amercan Federation of Labor Resniuton Woyratt Heer Congrena

Markets Report From Des Moines and Local Notes

Des Moines market notes show cattle receipts at 12 000 with varied bids from 2 00 to 5 75 for yearlings and butchers, while hogs at 2 000 head run with prices around steady to 10 cents lower. Poultry and grain entries appear unsettled amid price shifts in wheat corn and oats, with livestock and grain markets reflecting lighter activity and mixed demand. The record also notes a Western Mine meeting planned at Mrs Ba Wethare’s home with members urged to pay dues and attend.

Jamie Monty Seung Bieher Laas Society Rative Lone le F E Wil Bold & A Westerna Hine Utal Mes Wethare Birch Street Tomor Femi Tere

Rear Admiral Sims Arrives in New York

Rear Admiral Sims arrived in New York for a briefing with Secretary Denby after returning home from London. He landed amid protocols and a strong police line as 2000 coats were issued to preserve order and escort details were arranged.

Sims The New York NY Line Denby Marks Male London Olympic Omy Uae He Rane Newton Aren

Woman Falls From Fourth Floor Window At Detroit Hotel

June 22 in Detroit a woman dangled from a fourth floor hotel window and was pulled back inside with assistance. She was taken to a hospital after authorities intervened while a man named Mitchell pursued Dusty who had fled home.

Detroit Mich Napetons Mitchell Napoleon Wal the Riel Misa Dusty Mitchell Barat Dankind Mitchell

Local Market Prices and Education Note

Local cash markets list prices for corn oats hay and wheat with various lot amounts and price ranges. A note on education credits mentions how four chances for distinction come from a common school education and a college education by 1900. W. H. Carothers, professor of education at Kansas State Normal School.

W. H. Carothers Educatio Kansas State Normal School

Woman Nominated for Customs Collector Post in Utah

Washington June 23 President Harding sent to the senate the first nomination of a woman for collector of customs Jeannie P Muesser to District 28 with headquarters at Salt Lake City Utah The nomination marks a historic step in federal appointments for women amid a broader push for diversified leadership in government offices.

Washington, DC Preakdent Harding Senate Jeannie P. Muesser Col Levger Dstrist No Salt Lake City Utah

Rail freight service curtailed on Fourth of July

Ft Kaslon local freight agent announces cancellation of trains 90 and 91 between Creston and Red Oak and trains 92 through 99 on routes Red Oak to Hamburg, Cumberland to Amazonia, and Comet Bluffs to Hamburg. Freight house will be closed all day July 4.

Kaslon Creston Red Oak Comet Bluffs Beeen Ceeatom Cumberland Betwee Crestom Amazonia Hed Oak Hamburg

Bilbo Receives Word Oil Land Hit Near Tilbo

Ossified OCR fragment reports Bilbo receiving word that oil land in Tilbo has a strike. A telegram dated Arkansas City Kansas from W J Good mentions wells showing oil and a land sale, with reference to Oklahoma and recent shares trading.

Bilbo Tilbo Oklahoma Arkansas City Kansas W. J. Good Gag Denler

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