03 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1923
Page
1
Reports from Japan describe a vast catastrophe with death toll around 100000, including Tokyo losses. A tidal wave and fires cripple cities. communications fail, ships head to assist, and U S warships are mobilized to aid refugees as President prepares a national sympathy proclamation.
Reports from Osaka and Nagasaki describe Tokyo devastation and Yokohama losses possibly reaching beyond 100000 lives. Observations via airplane over stricken districts note widespread ruin, with Hakone and Mount Fuji mills collapsing and several naval stations at Yokosuka damaged.
Chicago observers forecast fair and clear conditions with little temperature change over the next twenty four hours. The briefing notes stable air mass and no precipitation expected.
The report presents 24 hour weather observations ending at 7S. It notes temperature, wind, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure across local stations. Data highlights include notable temperature shifts, wind gusts, and rainfall amounts influencing public advisories.
In Philadelphia on September 3 labor day observances occurred as miners and operators reported no change in the hard coal controversy. A Saturday conference failed to resolve disputes and will resume on Tuesday. mass meetings and speeches marked the day across the coal region.
The figures outline Pennsylvania anthracite industry impact: 264 enterprises and 374 mines and collieries affected. Net tonnage loaded at mines 77,901,110 with 9,759,790 tons used for steam and heat. Total value $452,305,000 with 169,499 workers and average days 6. Wages total $210,289,473 and average pay ranges from $4.20 to $5.50 per day. Unionization listed at 100 percent.
The Patch family farewell Kent after 30 years of town service. Loren Patch, a Kent mayor and longtime school board president, and Lilly Patch move to Des Moines with property bought, seeking a new home. Kent loses two pioneer families as the Patch clan relocates.
Taylorville Illinois September 3 Senator Smith Brookhart denounces big business and calls for economic cooperation between farmers and laborers. He urges reimposing excess profits tax to fund veterans bonuses and criticizes distribution costs as excessive while urging Rochdale style cooperation.
Washington officials said the Red Cross is planning a rational relief fund. They await figures from China and the Philippine Islands on nurse numbers and supplies for Japan. The president directs the navy war and shipping boards to assist. Telegraphic orders go to Counsel General Johnson in northern China to go to Yokohama.
Kieston high school candidates rejoiced as the first call for practice went out. Coaches expect 60 to 70 percent of prospects to attend at 3 o'clock for the opening session. Freshmen show several promising players likely to contribute to a winning grid. Three new cars were registered today at the county treasurer office: Bernard Fry Creston Ford Harvey Creston Chevrolet C B and F W Winkler Lorimor Ia.
Miss Ruth Quin of Des Moines spent the weekend in Creston with her parents Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Quin of New York Avenue and returned home this afternoon.
Creston schools opened with higher than last year enrollment. 490 students had enrolled by afternoon, with final figures around 600 expected. Freshman class tops 170, alongside 132 sophomores, 116 juniors, and 82 seniors. about 130 children planned for kindergarten.
A second strong quake was logged at the West Bromwich observatory at 4 AM local time. Officials estimate the origin about 5,800 miles away, slightly south of yesterday's Japanese disaster epicenter.
A fragment states that national forces can unite to jointly oppose aggressions of big capital until it agrees to accept limited cooperative returns. The quote underscores a call for collective action and fair economic terms. The language suggests a leftist viewpoint advocating solidarity and reform.
Creston kept Labor Day by working all day as banks and stores stayed open while post office barber shops and government offices operated. The C B and Q railroad halted 10 freight trains between Creston and nearby towns in observance of the holiday.
Miss Ide Mise Frances Ide daughter of Frank A Ide of Grant Township tours Europe with college friends and returns home on Saturday. Ide has been absent from Crestos for two or three months.
About 300 to 400 Iowa Grand Army of the Republic members travel to Milwaukee for the annual encampment with twice that number from its auxiliaries. Led by National Commander J C Willett of Tama and Des Moines officials, the delegation includes Women’s Relief corps, Daughters of Veterans, Sons of Veterans, Army Nurses and other auxiliaries.
Des Moines reports thirty men form the Fort Des Moines cavalry rifle and pistol team for the Camp Perry Ohio tournament. Lt. Col. A B Davidson leads, Lt. Col. L F Martin assists, and Major J J O’Hera coaches. Top rifle tryouts reached 1 964 of 2100. Dr Craft of Ames visits Creston on Farm Bureau business.
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