12 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1923
Page
1
Stark loss reported amid German battle conditions. Election pages list candidates for mayor and council with names including Kerb and Watt. Voter slate labeled People’s Ticket and Citizens’ Ticket groups feature multiple aldermen positions and ward races.
Florida March 12 The pioneer carrying President Hardins and his party sails southward amid calls for work over play. Unclear reports say a Marine peer system may be created with President Harding to hold several conferences with Mr. Harding on the question.
Mrs Katherine Berle is on trial for the death of her husband Paul Berle in a car crash described as occurring at gunpoint. The defense claims a contrived scenario, while prosecutors outline the fatal sequence and motives during the ongoing proceedings in Moline.
A 55 year old farmer BL Gallegie shot his daughter and her infant at the Budd home in Bellevue Texas. He then wounded others and fatally shot himself, ending a family tragedy reported by Associated Press from Wichita Falls Texas dated March 12.
Reports recount deaths and injuries across multiple states as severe storms sweep the region between the Appalachian Ranges and the Rocky Mountains. Up to thirty killed and hundreds of thousands in property damage. Weather stations note cold fronts and rising barometers in scattered towns from Tennessee to Pinson.
Miss Evelyn Lyon of Midh Mare 12 faked serious illness to fool doctors journalists and neighbors by using a hot water bottle matching her night attire. Dr Harry Dotnet city health commissioner revealed the ruse which drew nationwide attention.
The Iowa Senate wrestled with a late amendment to the Packler road bill that shifts funding for road rights of way from primary road funds to county general funds. The change could drain up to three million dollars from primary road accounts, risking halted progress on the state’s road system and prompting renewed efforts to reconsider the measure in the Senate before possible governor approval.
Susan Orvie of Dubuque, a near east mission worker, collapsed and is recuperating in a Moston hospital after a nervous breakdown. She had planned to lead 250 orphans from a relief station funds, drawing comment from the community.
In the senate the Fulton bill to wipe out state law under retrenchment and reform was defeated. The measure would raise the Senate votes and prompt new investigations into State Treasurer Burbank. A proposal would place funds in counties and the rest pro rate to the state, increasing road funds.
A final decree of divorce for Rodolph Valentino from his first wife Joan Actos was entered in the Los Angeles district court. In Chicago, Rodolph Valentino and his second wife Winifred Audat were expected to remarry in the presence of a lawyer from New York awaiting notification of the interlocutory divorce.
Chicago March 12 The following are the weather indications for the next twenty four hours Slightly colder tonight and Tuesday.
Observations for the past 24 hours ending 7 am report highest and lowest readings with rainfall. March 7 17.2 percent above none. March 8 32 22 above none. March 9 41 above none. March 10 49 28 above none. March 12 42 30 above 2 inches. Temperature at 2 pm today 2 percent.
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Late news from Pana Illinois reports Rev Mra Soanella Perris resigning after five years as minister of Rocomonil Congregational Church. The resignation follows a controversial period and a court case involving a murder arrest.
In Cassopolis Michigan Maude Cushing Btoriek aged 42 faces trial. Professor A Marsh of pathology will describe findings from an extirpation of the fly at Claisle Cisle during proceedings for the murder case.
Washington March 12. Namon of American railway gystomy will join battalions of railway feneinesrs as part of organized reserves. Plan, submitted to War Department by LO Cal W G Arn of Illinois Central, aims to mobilize engineers to direct work in peace and war. The work of reorganization has begun in several corps with regional headquarters in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Baltimore and Richmond.
German prince Charles Max Vichitownky, once ambassador to Great Britain at the outbreak of war, now manages a vigorot factory at [redacted] by order patent received here. The prince seeks to avert damage to national fortune when the war ends.
Birmingham, March 12. Former Vice President Marshall’s reportedly provocative counsel to Phil Gama Delta confesses to controversial views on marriage and domestic life. The remarks drew immediate attention from campus leaders and local observers as critics challenged the patriarchal framing attributed to the statesman.
Des Moines March 12 Prunty president of Paiverly State Bank and life member of Heard of Trustees of Dirnky Norver ty was a veteran of the electric War and had served Des Moines city canes in grace.
Wallace Sperry of the Department of Agriculture states the farm credits act is among the most important matters to come before Congress, in a statement dated March 12.
Reported onset of the first trial concerning alleged subversive activities linked to the Michigan Reds. The proceedings targeted a central figure amid broader state government concerns and anticipated legal standards to guide ensuing hearings.
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A flood of measures dominated legislative action as both houses prepared for March deadlines. The Senate and House considered new bills amid a surging tally of proposed laws, with over 1300 items noted and debates over spending, codes, and penalties continuing through the week.
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