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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
1
A collage of terse items reports Cleveland mayoral resignation amid campaign disputes, bank clerks strike in London, hunger strikes at Berubbe prison, legal and political clashes over deportation and anarchist designations, sports notes on boxing and hockey, and assorted U.S. political maneuvering.
April 27 Sonora reports over 50,000 Mexican soldiers in revolt against the Carvinza government. Military headquarters announce large portions join revolutionary forces. In Sonora and neighboring regions, four rebel divisions form with Masatlan and Manzanillo eyed for decisive actions to gain control of the west coast.
Washington April 27 Rear Admiral Sims charges the Navy Department delayed the war by four months and cost 600000 lives. Rear Admiral I. B. McKean testifies before the sea investigating committee, saying few could grasp the factors of the war and naval policy. He asserts the claims would shock the American public if supported by foreign officials or enemies.
Wasneston April 27 The House bill appropriating eighty million nine thousand for deficiency in government operation of railroads and nine million forty thousand for miscellaneous deficits was passed by the Senate and sent to conference. April 27 Chicago shows new spring styles in Jewelry with varied colors and Egyptian motifs. Limerick April 26 Covillarns and soldiers clash on O Connell Street as stones fly injuring several. one seriously wounded. shots rumored but no further injuries. Quiet restored after about two hours.
Voters in Columbus Ohio today express preferences for presidential candidates and delegate selections for both parties. The main contest centers on Leonard Wood and Warren G Harding as Republican leaders vie for 48 delegates to the national convention amid strong party endorsements and campaign activity.
In Chicago the strike's impact showed 90 percent of normal freight traffic, while manufacturers warned of tight raw materials and below normal outgoing shipments. Embargoes lingered on several lines as switchmen and enginemen stayed away, though coal and food moves remained steady. Rail managers reported 1,983 strikers had returned to work.
Washington April 24 an important development may revolutionize world cable communication Major General George C Suris chief signal officer announces bare wires laid in the mer may replace submarine cable for telephone and telegraph It opens the way for telephone conversations between the United States Europe or China using wired wireless transmitting a radio current with the wire as guide Reports say as many as forty messages have been sent by a single wire as a guide
New York April 27 The American Woolen Company reported profits for 1919 totaling 16 613 815 after reserves taxes and contingencies. Dividends of 80 080 on preferred stock and 2 200 000 on common were paid, with remaining earnings carried to surplus. The final figures reflect the year’s financial performance and distribution to shareholders.
In Minneapolis on April 7 a barrel of flour rose fifty cents to seven dollars and fifty cents, the highest price this year and for standard grade flour in bags weighing 98 pounds. The rise was attributed to a strong wheat market and demand. In Manitowoc Anton Kaultenbrun, 47, inventor and patent holder, died by hanging at his home, survived by a wife and four children, after prior commitments to Oshkosh asylum.
No advances were announced in the murder case of Jab Wolf, with six family members reportedly killed. Attorney E. Williams of McLean stated investigators and a number of witnesses were present, but no arraignment or new actions were documented.
In Minneapolis and St Paul prices for new potatoes hover around five dollars and thirty to five fifty per bushel as dealers predict further hikes before fresh stock arrives. State Agriculture Department notes acreage may shrink due to seed potato costs while farm reports show a price rise in marketings. Hugh J. Hughes, marketing director, released the summary based on an inspection by R. I. Hall and field reports.
Buenos Aires April 26 reports say all seed wheat in Chubut province Argentina has been purchased by a North American firm. The announcement comes as wheat exports since January reach record levels, prompting discussions of export dangers and market alarm. Weather forecasts predict increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions in North Dakota tonight through Wednesday.
Reports from towns in Grand Forks County show 16 to 75 percent of the wheat crop seeded, with delays from cold weather. Larimore reports 25 to 60 percent seeded, Northwood about 75 percent, Reynolda around 33 percent, and Gilby at least 16 percent as farmers shift to other grains. Ground varies from dry to wet, delaying steady work in some areas.
April 27. A Holohevik revolution is reported in Jugo-Slova Kim. Machine guns used in Belgrade with hundreds killed or injured. Riots also claimed at Laibach and Agram amid chaotic uprisings, Rome dispatch says via Trieste.
Milk prices to Chicago wholesale dealers for May will be reduced five cents per hundred pounds and five cents by the can the Milk Producers Cooperative Marketing company announced. Consumers will not benefit as retailer prices stay the same. May quotation set at 92.70 per hundred pounds for country plant deliveries and $2.15 per can delivered in Chicago. SIG DIVIDENDS. New York April 27 The net income of Union Pacific Railroad for 1919 after charges and federal taxes was $13.69 per share on common stock, up from 2.87 in 1919.
Bt Paul Minn April 27 Pushing plan to break all records in a state wide spring cleanup campaign begins Saturday and runs all next week George H Nettleton met today with a committee of the St Paul association and will later meet with the Minneapolis fire prevention committee The fire marshal returned from Duluth after conferring with local campaign plans Nettleton predicted the spring cleanup will be the most successful ever conducted in Minnesota
John Lind former governor of Minnesota testified before the Senate investigating Mexican affairs. He described his mission as Wilson’s emissary to persuade Victoriano Huerta to abdicate and allow a new Mexican government, noting Americans in Mexico split on intervention and criticizing Church education. He urged studying all information sources and cautioned Americans abroad against frivolous government complaints.
Pittsburgh April 27. The Kansas law creating the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations was challenged as unconstitutional as Judge Andrew J Curran. Contempt findings were issued against Alexander Howat and several union officials for ignoring subpoenas during the state injunction to prevent a mine strike. Bonds posted and appeals await the Kansas Supreme Court decision.
Atlantic City April 27 The United States Chamber of Commerce would oppose granting a bonus to soldiers who served in the world war adopting a resolution at its eighth annual convention. The measure warned that millions would quit work and an orgy of spending would disrupt labor and production. The report urged a national policy and tax and finance reforms to attract large investors for Europe’s rehabilitation.
Turtle Lake North Dakota April 27 burial of eight members of the Impted family and their employee Jacob Hofer will take place. Funeral services will be at the residence and burial in a blue cemetery five miles west of Turtle Lake. Eight graves were opened in the cemetery this afternoon to receive the bodies. It is expected business in Turtle Lake will halt during the funeral and farmers and their families from miles around will attend.
Daytona, April 2. An unnamed driver set a speed record by reaching 156 miles per hour in a Daytona test. The event covered a one mile in 23.17 seconds and two miles in 46.24 seconds before the car reportedly ended by entering the ocean amid fumes.
State bonus payments reported by Deputy Attorney General W A Curtis show 30 000 former Minnesotans received bonuses, totaling 106 740, with 6 % of the cheques mailed that week to audit the examination, as the report details.
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