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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1922

Page

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Raid on Tipperary Seizes Liquor Stills and Mash

Lucas county officers state agents and a federal agent raided Tipperary in the coal mining district. They seized about 400 gallons of mash 250 gallons of Chianti or Italian hooch 20 gallons of finished liquor several stills and parts of stills and an outfit for making stills. The property was left with Sheriff Lynam at Chariton.

Tipperary Lucas County Feeral Chariton C. F. Wennerstrom C. C. Lynam W. A. Knotts T. A. Norman W. C. Milthrope Anti-Saloon League Lynam

Kenyon to preside in Ottumwa federal court debut

Ottumwa Iowa March 11 Judge W S Kenyon will debut as judge in Ottumwa taking over from Judge Martin J Wade at the federal district court term opening Tuesday Wade will open court and stay a day or two then take a vacation Ottumwa attorneys plan a reception for judge Kenyon.

Ottumwa W. S. Kenyon Martin J. Wade Federal District Court Wade Kenyon

Gandhi Arrested on Sedition Charge in India

Mohandas K. Gandhi was arrested at Ardma bad 310 miles north of Bombay on sedition charges as India's noncooperation movement continues. In London, the Earl of Derby has been offered the India secretaryship after Edwin Montague's resignation, with the Duke of Devonshire as a possible alternative.

Bombay India Mohandas K. Gandhi Armedabad Derby London Associated Press Earl of Derby Edwin S. Montague Lord Derby Duke of Devonshire

Carrollton Church Wrecked By Fire

The United Brethren church at Carrollton near Glidden was damaged by a furnace blast that started a fire and burned the building. Women’s meeting postponed. last fall lightning struck and repairs were recent. Loss about 3000 dollars with 1800 dollars insured.

Glidden the United Brethren Church Carrollton

Trades Union Hall Bombed Near Johannesburg

London reports the Trades Union hall at Benoni near Johannesburg crowded with South African gold mine strikers was bombed by an aviator today. The Central News dispatch from Johannesburg notes the attack as part of ongoing labor unrest in the area.

London Associated Press Trades Union Hall Benoni Johannesburg

Weather outlook and temperature forecast across regions

Chicago weather bulletin forecasts fair tonight and warmer conditions in west and north central areas. Sunday will bring increasing cloudiness with unsettled and warmer conditions in east and south portions. Washington reports unsettled week with possible rain in the south and snow in the north. temperatures expected near normal.

Chicago Washington Iowa

Weather Summary for March Readings and Temps

Weather summary taken by Dr H M Stanley covers 24 hours ending 7 am. March 9 with readings: snow or highest 0.54 inches, lowest 32 degrees, trace of rain. March 8 0.33 inches and 20 degrees with none rainfall. March 9 0.49 inches and 82 degrees with no rain. Temperature at 1 pm today 42 degrees.

H. M. Stanley Trace

Colorado and Wyoming Miners Vote to Strike

Colorado and Wyoming miners vote to join a national coal strike set to begin April 1. Reports from United Mine Workers District Nos. 15 and 22 indicate a large majority in favor, with officials confirming the decision.

Colorado Wyoming Pueblo Colo United Mine Workers of America District No. 15 National Coal Srike Cheyenne Wyo United Mine Workers of America

Revolution reported in Tripoli strikes rail lines

A large scale revolution in Tripoli disrupts rail routes and attacks Italian garrisons. Rebels surround two Italian companies at Azizia, receiving food dropped by aircraft.

Rome Mar. ii Tripoli I Monda Piaces Azizia

Strangler Lewis Retains World Title in Nashville Bout

In Nashville on March 11 Ed Strangler Lewis defended his heavyweight wrestling title by pinning Joe Petroff with a flying headlock at 1 hour 23 minutes. Petroff’s manager Ivan McMichaelcoff protested the hold and refused to allow his man back on the mat.

Nashville Tenn Associated Press Strangler) Lewis Joe Petroff Petroff Ivan McMichaelcoff

Separate settlement talks refused in Iowa coal strike

Albia Iowa March 11. John Gay secretary of the Iowa district UMWA says coal operators and miners cannot negotiate a separate agreement to settle the strike. He cites a reply to E C Smith operator president who said they would discuss a wage scale if the district could act independently of the central field.

Albia Iowa John Gay United Mine Workers of America E. C. Smith Iowa Coal Operators Association

Rainbow Contingent Reunion Marks Third Year

Atlantic hosts seventy five ex members of Company M of the 168th Iowa regiment Rainbow division for their third annual reunion. The first reunion began in 1919 at Neider Bresig Germany, the second last year at Red Oak. March 9 chosen to recall the date the company first went over the top. Two Atlantic boys Cecil Conley and Fred Turner died in the action.

Atlantic Rainbow One Iowa Rainbow Division Neider Bresig Germany Red Oak Cecil Conley Fred Turner

Hundreds of wild horses perish in Nevada snow

Dispatches from Winnemucca Nevada report that hundreds of wild horses have died of starvation on the Owyhee desert due to deep snow and cold. Stockman arrivals confirm large livestock losses as February weather froze the ground and prevented grazing.

Sacramento Cal Owyhee Winnemucca Nev Stockman

Bank Depot Shows Increase During Week

Washington banks and trust companies report excess reserves of 30.4 million dollars for the week, rising 42.5 million from the prior week. Graphite used for pencils is imported from Mexico and Ceylon.

Washington, D. C Mexico Ceylon

Norris Bill for Muscle Shoals Power Proposed

Senate agriculture chair Norris announced a bill to create a government owned corporation to develop and operate the Muscle Shoals nitrate and water power project. He said he was not declaring favor for government operation but believes the idea warrants Senate study.

Washington Norris Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Today Muscle Shoals

Roman Catholic Population in England and Wales Grows

The Roman Catholic population of England and Wales is nearly 2,000,060, reflecting a rising share of the Catholic community across the region. The figure highlights demographic shifts and the church's growing footprint in contemporary society.

England and Wales

Payroll Bandits Strike Twice in Pennsylvania Robberies

In Brownsville six armed bandits robbed W. J. Raney & Company payroll valued at about 25 000 three miles from Allison. Albert Fleming and C O Evans were victims. guard Elmer Hill was wounded lightly. In Pittsburg four men robbed J W Bishop and R E Malone payroll clerks at Bernard Gloekler Company, stealing 10 009.

Pittsburg J. W. Bishop R. E. Malone Bernard Gloekler Penn Avenue 12Th St

Luntenses 10 Stealing Pouch At Centerville

Frank Booth alias St Paul Frank, jailed in Youngstown, Ohio, confessed to stealing a registered mail pouch at Centerville Iowa during the night of March 19 last year. He likely will plead guilty in federal court opening Tuesday. Much of the contents were later turned over to a Kansas City bank by Charles Marados, a Greek restaurant owner.

Ottumwa Frank Booth St. Paul Frank Youngstown Ohio Centerville Iowa Kansas City Charles Marados

Fire destroys rear of Century Lumber Yard in Des Moines

Fire on the third floor of the Century Lumber Company in downtown Des Moines caused about 60,000 in losses. Fireman W. Hunt was overcome by gas while battling the blaze. Guests at the Stratford hotel fled in their night clothes as flames spread.

Des Moines Century Lumber Company W. Hunt Stratford Hotel

Salvage Efforts Pit Collapse of West Munham Cargo

Hamburg March 11 reports say the American steamer West Munham ashore near Heligoland with total loss. Ten tugboats have failed to free her while barges attempt salvage of about 2 500 bushels of corn for Russian redisposal. The West Munham, en route to Libau, ran aground in fog. foghorns reportedly inactive for days. The chief inspector of the American Shipping Board boarded to investigate.

Hamburg Heligoland Ten Tue Munham Libau American Shipping Board

Amusement Promoter Brunen Shot Dead at Riverside Home

John Theodore Brunen amusement promoter and circus owner was shot through a first floor window of his Riverside New Jersey home last night. No shooter found. Brunen was reportedly a friend of William P. Taylor who was killed in Los Angeles.

Riverside N. J John Theodore Brunen Brunen William PD. Taylor Los Angeles

Boy Succumbs to Peculiar Injury

Joseph E. Jones aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jones of Dakota City Nebraska, died in a Sioux City hospital from a skull fracture after a skating accident Sunday morning. His brother swung skates over his shoulder striking him in the head, initial recovery followed by sudden unconsciousness.

Sioux City Joseph E. Jones Mra Joseph Jones Dakota City Neb Joseph

Trains Delayed by Snowstorm Isolates Beatrice

Beatrice Nebraska reports the heaviest snowstorm of the season with wet, drifting snow delaying trains this morning. The storm, starting after a light rain, leaves the area nearly isolated and the moisture is seen as beneficial for upcoming spring plowing.

Beatrice Neb

Omaha Detective Says Two Men Confessed to Crim Series

Castle C. Pritchard aged 19 of Mansfield Ohio and Roy W. Troutman aged 21 of Howarden Iowa confessed to four hold ups and six burglaries in Omaha. Police chief Charles Van Dugsen states the confession links the pair to the crimes.

Omaha Nebh Castle C. Pritchard Roy W. Troutman Mansfield Ohio Howarden Iowa Charles van Dugsen

Hearing Postponed For Creston High Principal Stephens Assault Case

Principal Stephens of Creston High School faces an assault and battery charge filed by student Virgil Kittleman. A change of venue was granted from Newt Skinner’s Justice Court to Adam Pickett’s, with trial rescheduled for next Saturday at 9 or 10 a.m. Crowds of students and patrons attended both court sessions seeking information on the case.

Stephens Creston High School Virgil Kittleman J. W. Higbee B. F Melsnery Justice Court Newt Skinner Adam Pickett Justice of the Peace

Unknown man killed by engine near Blairsburg

A railway accident near Blairsburg claims the life of an unknown man aged about 35 to 40. He wore a corduroy suit and hat with No 9 tan shoes and had gold filled teeth. A ticket in his trousers bore the name W. Bruen. His lady awaits identification in Belle Plaine.

Blairsburg Northwestern Here Belle Plaine W. Bruen

Postponed Centennial to Permit Harding Attendance

Marion Ohio March 11. At the personal request of President Harding the centennial celebration planned for June has been postponed to July. The committee received a letter from the president expressing his wish to attend but stating he could not be present before July.

Marion Harding

Two Deputies Shot Dead in Arkansas Ambush

Clarendon Arkansas March 11 Deputy Sheriff Jas Ryals of Monroe and Jack Camp a special deputy were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects. William Camp another deputy and father of Jack Camp was probably fatally wounded. The gunmen escaped.

Clarendon Ark Jas. Ryals Monroe Jack Camp William Camp

Shenandoah man pleads guilty to lewd conduct with a child

Frank Wishard of Shenandoah pleads guilty before Judge Earl Peters in Page County District Court. He is sentenced to six months in the Page County jail, found of sound mind but given the minimum penalty.

Shenandoah, Fa Frank Wishard Shenandoah Earl Peters Page County

Killed By the Kick of One of His Cows

Decorah Iowa March 11 Abe Pierce longtime Burr Oak township resident died after a cow kicked and trampled him. He was alone at work and lingered about thirty six hours in pain before dying. He is survived by a wife and several children.

Decorah Abe Pierce Burr Oak Township Pierce

Maye Franeis Resigns to Seek State Superintendent Nomination

Des Moines Iowa March 11 Mise Maye Franeis today tendered her resignation as state examiner in the collateral Inheritance tax bureau to take effect March 15 to begin an active campaign for the nomination for State superintendent of public instruction.

Des Moines Mise Maye Franeia

Trustees named for Cooperative Society of America

Federal Judge Evan A. Evans appointed Abel Davis, head of the Chicago real estate board, and Seymour Stedman, prominent lawyer, as trustees of the Cooperative Society of America in Chicago Illinois on March 1.

Co-operative Society Chicago Abel Davis Chicago Real Estate Board Seymour Stedman Evan A. Evans Cooperative Society of America

Today's Markets Report for livestock and grains

Market summaries show cattle receipts around 500 with beef steers steady to 15 cents higher, hogs 10 to 15 cents lower on lighter futures, and sheep buyers directing most purchases to packers. Grain futures list mixed moves with wheat near 1.37 to 1.17, corn around 0.63 to 0.65, oats about 0.39 to 0.41, and pork and lard futures noted.

Yeaterday Chicago Lamson Bros. & Co Hubber Ride Des Moines Tel

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Gandhi Iowa State Fort Madison Sol Tripol Strangler Lewis Bill U. S. Central of Shoals Brownsville, Pa Albert Elmer Hill Fleming and Evans Luntesses Lunfesses Arkansas Maye Franeis Resians U. S. Bureau of Mo Nets Chicago Live Stock Opening Market St. Joseph Ash Market Report
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