24 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
1
Three mines employing non union workers were closed by union men who arrived in 100 cars from Pershing. They ordered strike breakers to quit and left the mines in an orderly fashion. This marks Iowa's first outbreak since the April 1 strike. Governor Len Small acquitted in Illinois court as cheers erupt.
Springfield, June 24. Maj. Gen. Houghton cites lack of guts from Sheriff Thaxton and earlier miners killed by guards as causes of the shooting of strike breakers. He says there should be no more disturbance in Williamson County if mines are not operated with non union workers.
Government advices from provincial governors report eight natives from Yap and twelve from Palau drifting to the Philippines during the recent typhoon. Palau natives landed ashore at Surigao in the south while Yap islanders reached Aparri, the northern Luzon port.
Herrin Illinois June 24 Two more bodies of men slain in yesterday's mine battle were recovered from a pond near the Southern Illinois Coal company mine and brought to the morgue. Earlier reports had placed the number of bodies in the pond at twelve to fifteen.
Chicago weather report indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Expect cooler temperatures tonight and along the extreme east portion on Sunday.
Observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley cover the past 24 hours ending 7 am with highs around 90, lows near 63 to 67, and rainfall noted on two days. Temperature at 1 pm today recorded as 74.
Governor Len Small's conspiracy trial in Waukeegan Illinois ended after a nine week hearing as the jury retired at 2 03 this afternoon. Public opinion favors a quick acquittal following brief deliberations.
More than 7 000 persons in the United States each year are drawn by lack of swimming knowledge the St. Louis Safety Council warns. It issues a list of donts for bathers and canoeists including dont swim on a full stomach dont wade with arms over head dont cry for help in fun dont swim alone unless you are an expert dont swim if you have heart trouble and dont dive without knowledge of water depth.
Japan will for the first time act on a treaty without awaiting other powers. Current plans expect Washington armament and Pacific agreements to be ratified by July, signaling a proactive stance in international relations.
Des Motes June 24. On the Attorney General Ben Gibson request the execution date for Ora Ross has been moved to August 26 and he will be hanged on that date.
In Brooklyn a two year old, Harry Jevy Jr., fell from a second floor window and was saved by letter carrier Henry M. Druckman. He opened his mail pouch catching the child before he hit the ground and returned him to his mother unharmed.
Vincennes Ind June 24 Three wagon mines resumed work near here today under guard of deputy sheriffs Five deputies were stationed at each mine under orders from Sheriff Adams to shoot only when necessary but then to shoot to kill.
William E Rockefeller, elder brother of John D Rockefeller, died of pneumonia at 7:00 am in North Tarrytown at Rockwell Hall. He was eighty one, had led Standard Oil of New York until 1911, and recently completed a $250000 mausoleum at Sleepy Hollow cemetery. He avoided public sight while his brother’s family and many physicians attended.
Berlin June 24. Dr Walter Rathenau German minister of Poland affairs was assassinated as he left Grunewald residence in an automobile. The killer slowed ran two shots killing him instantly and fled at high speed. The U S ambassador Hroughton hosted him at dinner last night and the flag was lowered to half mast. The incident follows Reichstag attacks on the government over Rhineland and Saar policy.
A state military investigation began in Herrin Illinois into the Lester Mines shooting in which 25 to 40 men were killed. Governor Len Small ordered the probe after local authorities failed to act.
Clarksburg West Virginia June 24 Harrison county court authorizes Sheriff Local Young to deputize 1000 men to assist in preserving order amid a regional miners strike. Court acted after reports of a mob attack on a street car carrying nonunion miners officials of the Hudson Coal company. Two men were killed in the fighting.
London residents report a trend among smart young women who smoke pipes in restaurants and cafes. One group favors cigars and openly enjoys smoking in public venues.
The text profiles a prominent rail executive who served as rector of the New York Central Railroad and held officer or director roles in numerous transportation firms and other ventures. It notes his marriage on May 25, 1864 to Almira Geraldine Goodsell of Fairfield Connecticut and lists his children William G., Percy A., Ethel G., Emma wife of Marcellus H. Dodge, and Emma wife of Dr. David H. McAlpin Jr.
Senator Miars of Montana denounced the Southern Illinois mine unrest saying there is no free America and justice fails while citizens cannot work freely. He cited newspaper dispatches he called more terrible than German actions in the war.
Probate Judge Horner appointed Bridget Sullivan guardian for Roosevelt Chao twenty student at the University of Chicago. Chao appeared with Miss Mary Koehler eighteen and the girl's mother who approved the marriage. After the guardian was appointed a marriage license was obtained.
Washington officials announce a new order requiring all 45 000 city and village mail carriers to wear a cap badge bearing their route number and post office name. Badges may be attached or displayed prominently and carriers will pay for them.
The Jourtney Cottages at the Country Club at Summit Lake are fully occupied with owners and tenants enjoying tennis, fishing, boating, picnics and good roads. Residents include T. P. Roberts, Chas. McColl, Earl Konath family, Frank Hood family, Healey family, A. C. Hunt and son, Chas. Hickok family, DeVoe, Reynolds and Barber, Fred Kunath, Dr. Elmer K. Smith, Oscar Nord, Carl Nord, Chas. Hamilton, and others. Tennis courts and boating facilities are well kept, roads are cindered, and nightly dances and picnics are common.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, on June 24 in New York, says he will work for prohibition in England despite losing public speaking on the topic. He notes less drinking locally now, adding that liquor must be sought rather than sought after in the past.
Honolulu reports Weisuller, the American prodigy, shatters a world record by winning the 100 yard race in 52.45 seconds.
London June 24: A farmer used an army biplane to spray fifty acres of fruit trees with half a ton of insecticide powder at fifty feet. The operation killed caterpillars and spread dead pests on the ground. The method cost only a fraction of wagon pump spraying.
Fire of unknown origin swept through Knoxville Iowa destroying eight downtown business properties and causing about 200000 dollars in losses. Strong winds fanned the flames delaying control until six thirty am. Fire departments from Oskaloosa and Pella aided. Two firemen were slightly injured after two explosions in the rate. Structures burned included Collins Off Co Citizens Savings Bank Picetric Baking Co Calaussera Meat Market Hollingshead Grocery Ames McGintrick Co T V Hart Building
Tokio reports say the Japanese cabinet decided to evacuate Siberia with the imperial diplomatic council to review the move. A date for evacuation will be set after tomorrow’s advisory council discussion. Ratification of Whitkington armament and pacific agreements is planned by July 1.
The schooner Puritan from Gloucester was wrecked on Able Island. Eight men reached shore while sixteen remain missing, as reported from Halifax today.
In Hamburg Iowa on June 24 W R Shaw struck his mother and his year old sister with a newly bought Ford. Shaw, unfamiliar with cars, believed the vehicle was out of gear and pushed into low gear. The chair they sat in was crushed and the chair leg pierced his mother’s leg, breaking off about three inches of wood.
Berlin dispatch reports Soviet Foreign Minister Tchitcherin taken ill with a condition described as serious. Associated Press notes the illness occurring during his Berlin visit and cites no further details on his health beyond the seriousness of his condition.
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