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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1922

Page

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Revolution in Nicaragua and sea disaster report

Managua reports a revolutionary movement against President Chamorro with rebels seizing Fortress Loma until American mediation led to transfer back to government control. Separately in Brest two hundred forty two survivors and ninety eight missing after the British steamer Egypt collided with the Seine off Ushant. two American women among the missing were missionaries bound for India.

Managuia Nicaragua Associated Press Diego Manuel Chamorro Fortress Loma John E. Ramer Brest France Egypt Ushant Seine M. L. Sibley Y. M. Boyer India

State to Enforce Chauffeurs License Law

Des Moines May 22 The state automobile license department will tighten enforcement of Section 11 for licensed chauffeurs. Licenses will be revoked for drivers found guilty of drunken driving or serious infractions. No renewals will be issued where the act is proven violated.

Des Moines Associated Press State Automobile License Department Secretary of State’s Office

Man Fatally Injured as Auto Overturns in Iowa Ditch

Clinton Iowa May 22 Joseph Glade was badly hurt when his automobile overturned in a ditch on the road between Bellevue and Andrew. Passersby found the wrecked car with him trapped beneath it and he was taken for aid.

Clinton Associated Press Joseph Glade Bellevue Andrew Iowa

Ulster Cabinet Calls Special Meeting After Twaddell Killing

The killing of Ulster Parliament member W. J. Twaddell in Belfast triggers a manifesto from Sir James Craig stating a special cabinet and legal authorities meeting. Craig calls for what he terms just retribution as the crisis prompts urgent action.

Ulster Belfast Ireland Assocated Press W. J. Twaddell James Craig

Weather outlook for Chicago shows unsettled skies

Chicago reports unsettled weather tonight and Tuesday with likely showers. Temperature changes are minor as the twenty four hour period unfolds.

Chicago

Weather Summary for May Observations

The local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley cover the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Thursday May 18 with rainfall of .72 inches, and a high of 49 and a low of 43. Friday May 19 records .63 inches and a low of 43 with no rain. Monday May 22 shows a high of 75 and a low of 60 with no rain. Temperature at 1 p.m. today was 76.

H. M. Stanley

Fire Damages Mason City Plant Ten Thousand Dollars

Mason City Iowa May 22. Damage totaling 10000 dollars resulted at the National Retarder Company plant after a packing vat explosion. Fire officials and investigators work to determine the cause as crews battle remaining hot spots and assess losses.

Mason City Associated Press National Retarder Company

Western Pacific Bid to Control Sacramento Northern Denied

Washington May 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission denied Western Pacific Railroad Co. its bid to acquire control of the Sacramento Northern by buying its stock and forming a new company. The ruling allows future proceedings to proceed and requires Sacramento Northern to apply again. Commissioner Daniels dissented.

Washington, D. C Amim Western Pacific Railroad Co Sacramento Northern Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Sacramento Northern Daniels

Bank Robbery at Clayton Farmers & Commercial Bank

A lone bandit entered the Farmers and Commercial Bank in Clayton Missouri, forced the cashier to open the vault, locked him inside, and escaped with 1500 dollars. The incident occurred today in St Louis vicinity as reported by the Associated Press.

St. Louis Associated Press Farmers & Commercial Bank Clayton Here

Townley Pledges $12,000 Bonds in Bank Indictments Case

Fargo reports A C Townely former president of the National Non Partisan League posted bonds of 12000 in Cass county district court. The bonds relate to six indictments returned by a grand jury probing the defunct Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo and its affairs.

Fargo N. D Associated Press A. C. Townely National Non-Partisan League Cass County Srand Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo

Discharge Burch Jury Faces No Verdict

Los Angeles reports the jury in the Arthur Burch murder case was locked up at 7 50 pm. Judge Reeve said they would be discharged between 10 and 11 am if no verdict is reached by then.

Los Angeles Arthur Burch J. Belton Kennedy Reeve

Shark Skin Rival Rubber Toughness Surfaces

Shark skin exhibits a toughness comparable to vulcanized rubber, suggesting strong, resilient scales that resist wear and damage. Researchers note the texture and microstructure contribute to durability, with potential applications in materials science and bio-inspired engineering.

Postmaster Appointments Sparks Senate Dispute in Washington

Washington May 22. Postmaster appointments in Georgia trigger a heated exchange in the Senate between Democrat Senator Watson and Republican Senator Phipps of Colorado. The controversy disrupted business for several minutes and led to both senators moving to the corridors where the Georgia senator offered personal combat.

Washington, D. C Georgia Senate Watson Phipps Colorado Post Office Committee

London invites Irish signatories to discuss Anglo Irish treaty

London announced in the house of commons that the British government has invited Irish signatories to the Anglo Irish treaty to come to London and discuss the agreement signed Saturday between provisional government representatives and followers of Eamon de Valera.

London Associated Press Provisional Government Eamoon de Valera House of Commons Winston Churchill

Victory Notes Interest Ceases June Fifteenth

Washington May 22 Secretary Mellon announced that interest on 3 percent victory notes ends June 15. The treasury offers redemption at par and accrued interest to that date. About $100,000 of the notes have been redeemed, with $270,000,000 of the 2 percent victory notes still outstanding.

Washington, D. C Mellon Treasury

Polish Diet Grants Two-Week Paid Vacations Plan

Warsaw on May 22 Associated Press reports the Polish Diet enacted a law requiring all industrial workers to receive an annual two week paid vacation.

Warsaw Associated Press

Organic Union Urged by Presbyterians In North Branch

Des Moines May 22 The North Branch 134th General Assembly urged organic union rather than more talks for closer ties with the South Presbyterian church and new federation models. It rejected a Charleston proposal for a new federation sent to the Southern Presbyterians.

Des Moines Associated Press Organic Union Orth South Presbyterians 134Th Generals Assembly Southern Presbyterians Southern Presbyterian Assembly Charleston West Virginia

Dempsey Bill Passes House With Narrow Margin

Washington May 22 The Dempsey bill authorizing improvements for rivers and harbors passed the House 209 to 18. Funding for the improvements is pending. Mrs Alb Bryan was called to Fairfield today due to an illness in the Bryan family.

Dempsey Washington, DC Associated Press House Alb Bryan Fairfield Mr Bryan

Christian Proportion Near One Third Worldwide

The article notes that roughly one third of the global population identifies as Christian. It cites broad regional distributions and reflects on the share of adherents across continents and cultures.

Ball Tournament and Night Show Set for July 1–4

The Creeton Chamber of Commerce plans a four day baseball tournament with 2000 in prizes and a spectacular Night Show from July 1 to 4 in this city. Four teams will compete while a big band performs with free acts uptown and at the fair grounds. The event aims to be among the largest of its kind in the region. The group also appropriated 840 for Rest Room rent.

Uptown Entertainments Nother Fair Grounds The Chamber of Commerce

Jury Discharges in Burgh Murder Trial

Los Angeles May 22 The jury in the murder trial of Arthur C. Bur eh for J Belton Kennedy was discharged by Judge S M Reeve after reports could not reach a verdict.

Los Angeles Calf Associated Press Arthur C. Bureh J. Belton Kennedy S. M. Reeve

Virginia Olson Sinks After Collision With Submarine D7

The Virginia Olson, laden with 20,000 feet of lumber from Portland, Oregon, was rammed by the navy submarine D7 in dense fog near the EB K. Wood dock after entering San Francisco harbor. The vessel sank after reaching the dock. the submarine left the scene and its damage status is unknown.

San Francisco Calif Asociated Preas Virginia Olson EB. K. Wood Portland Oregon

Seventeen year old girl takes own life at Owa

La Porte City Indiana May 22 FDna Thompson age 17 committed death by her own action Sunday by taking poison no reason is known for the act her relatives said she had been despondent for some time and that she had no other known troubles or illness at home

OWA la Porte City Associated Press Fdna Thompson

Severe Storm Lays Waste in the West with Fatalities

A strong storm battered the western states with wind hail and rain causing injuries and deaths. In Shawnee Oklahoma a woman and her young son were in a wrecked building. the mother died and the child was hurt. Reports of two men bleeding in O Keene Oklahoma could not be verified.

Shawnee Oklahoma O Keene

Insurgents plan new auto society linked to Chicago club

In St Louis on May 22 insurgents split from the American Automobile Association over constitutional violations and moved to form a National Automobile association extension. Chicago delegates helped lead the break, with 72 Chicago reps seated by a close vote of 90 delegates from 12 states representing 243000 members. A bolting faction committee is led by G E Gillespie of Lincoln Nebraska, and new officers elected include George Diehl of Buffalo as President Arthur Fifot of Hartford as Secretary and H A Bonnell of New York as Treasurer.

St. Louis American Automobile Association National Automobile Association Chicago Motor Club Chas M. Hayes National Organization Chicago Bolting G. EB. Gillespie Lincoln Nebraska George Diehl Buffalo Arthur Fifot Hartford Conn H. A Bonnell New York

New Basis Of Pay For Army Provider Fans Debate

Washington May 22 Senate passed after a brief debate the house bill fixing a new basis of pay for officers and enlisted personnel of the army navy marine corps coast and geodetic survey and public health service. Two amendments were added and the measure goes to conference with the house to adjust differences.

Washington, D. C Senate House Army, Navy Marine Corps Coast and Geodetic Survey Public Health

Plan to Clean Up New York Postoffice Employes

New York May 22 Acting Postmaster General Bartlett arrived to rid the New York postoffice of dishonest employees. His visit follows arrests of several post office workers alleged to be involved in schemes to loot the mails.

New York Bartlett New York Postoffice Post Office

Three killed as car struck by train near Los Angeles

Robert Olson a sheet metal worker his wife and their six year old son were killed when their automobile was struck by a Southern Pacific train at Puente about twenty miles east of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cabif Robert Olson Puente Southern Pacific

Henry Gessford Dies in Baytona Florida

Mrs C H Linincer of this city received a telegram announcing the death of her brother Henry Gessford at Baytona Florida. Deceased was a former Union county resident raised here and death occurred Saturday May 20.

Alabama Power offers for Gorgas project amid weeks delays

Washington May 22 Alabama Power Company offered 2509 dollars for the Gorgas power plant the government interest in the railway and the transmission line from Gorgas to Muscle Shoals Alabama to Secretary Weeks.

Washington, D. C Associated Press Gorgas Muscle Shoals Alabama Alabama Power Company

Bolivia’s Conference Seat Bid Declined by Chile and Peru

At the Washington conference on May 22 the Chilean and Peruvian delegations informed Bolivian Minister Ballivian they have no authority to discuss Bolivia’s request for a seat.

Washington, D. C Associated Press Washington Ballivian Bolivia

Daily Market Snapshot From Chicago and St Joseph

Market report notes cattle receipts around 24 000 in Chicago with early sales weak to 15 cents lower for beef cattle while hogs fall 20 to 35 cents and top around 10 75. Sheep are steady to higher slight futures. Grain prices show steady May wheat around 133 1 2 and corn 61 1 2. St Joseph lists cattle and hogs with modest declines and lambs feeding prices.

Brollers Roosters Chicago Lamson Bros. & Co Hubbel Ride Des Moines

Market Report May 22 Cash Prices For Grains And Hides

A terse market listing dated May 22 at noon shows shelled corn at 48 cents, oats around 22 cents, and light spring boilers noted at 0.4. The report also records horse hides and crams with varied prices and mentions straw values, indicating a broad commodity snapshot for the period.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cap Iracon U. N Western Pacific Lone Bandit Rbs Bank Clayton, MO 4.C. Townley Rm Ad Big Tim Tim” Murphy Cheon Creeton Chamber of Commerce Lowana Hotel Advertisers Index Aetna Agnew Athearn & Doyle Brady Food Market Consumers Grocery Doge Grocery Joods Carters Dry Farmers & Merchants Bank Hickey Furniture Co Kunath Sons Newcomb & Matthews M. W. H. Merrill Porter Drug Co Strand Theatre Syndicate Clothing Co Waggoner Studio Kansan City Ounwest N. Y Henry Gessford Baytona, Florida Uefer Reniest U. S. Bureau of Markets Er” Gacarce Cash Market Report
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