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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
1
Official action to investigate the Herrin mine massacre began in Illinois with a grand jury inquiry. Police report 27 to 45 dead, with dozens wounded, as authorities seek a fuller count while officials warn against rioting and prepare for possible prosecutions.
Jamestown June 22 the Presbyterian Women of the North Dakota synodical society elected officers for the year. Names include Mrs President, Mrs MC Postinwaite of Fismarck as vice president at large, Mire Roe of Jamestown as treasurer, Mre M M wrence of Parga as secretary, Mrg C N McManals of Jamestown as stores secretary, Mré B A Walker of Courtney as mission polication, Mra J K aseociation membere, Mire J A Tieis of Devils Lake as Westmin mulld secretary, Mre Albertio Perk wer as sewing secretary, Mre B A Thorberg of Blamarak, and Mrs 0r Plath ley as home and come.
A tornado swept Portage la Prairie causing one known death and injuries as it moved from Brandon to Winnipeg. Charles Spence aged 14 died when his home was wrecked. a Winnipeg boy was killed after touching a live wire. Hospitals report several more injuries. The storm also damaged crops and buildings and disrupted telegraph lines in eastern Saskatchewan.
Chicago June 23 William dall ort Friedman a puginet and William Red Cohen taxicab driver were found guilty of murder and sentenced fourteen years. Judge John R Caverly presided with David Edelman and Max Miller present. others associated were acquitted.
Washington June 23 reports progress in the Senate investigation into gas prices. Details remain sparse as lawmakers press for data and testimony to illuminate factors behind price changes and market dynamics.
June 23 191? reports from Herrin Illinois that mobilization orders for Illinois troops were cancelled to avoid disorder. Officials feared moving troops could spark trouble while investigations continued. Springfield and Chicago dispatches note National Guard units stood ready on short notice amid tensions.
Chicago June 23 Thirty charges against railroad officials for allegedly illegally contracting railway labor to dodge orders of the United States railroad labor board may be dropped next Monday if the shopmen's triple proposal strike vote is decided before that date. Workers seek to farm out car and locomotive shops to contractors, arguing this deprives them of rights and undermines pay and conditions set by road agreements and the labor board. A board decision has already found Indiana Harbor belt contracting in violation, but work continued.
Minnesota Supreme Court rulings set liability limits for owners when others drive their cars. In Rhodes v Clifford Bond, owners who rent to drivers without control over helpers are not liable for drivers' negligence. In Richardson’s administrator v Weiss and Wolas, a father may face liability for family driving in certain accidents, outlining limits on ownership responsibility.
London reports reveal documents tied to Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson murder showing plans to kill prominent figures and trigger outrages. Police raid Sinn Fein haunts while Galway and Ulster tensions rise and Lloyd George and the king express deep shock.
In Moorhead Minnesota Alywn Nelson a farm worker near Comstock was killed by a lightning strike while on horseback during a sudden storm. Neighbor reports cows entered the field as Nelson and Herman Rehder worked near the house. Rehder was dazed but uninjured. Nelson's body and his horse died instantly and his burial is planned after shipment to Galesburg Illinois.
Washington June 23 The selection of Charles Dewis to succeed Dawes as director of the budget was announced today in the House.
The American Federation of Labor re elected Samuel Gompers without opposition for president at its annual convention. Delegates also elected James Duncan, John Valente, Frank Duffy, William Green, W D Mahon and T A Rickert as vice presidents and chose Matthew Wolf as eighth VP. Tobin won re election as treasurer while Morrison Portland was picked for next convention site. विदेश
Jacob Stiller, 17, confessed slayer of his father on the Stiller farm, was sentenced to life in Stillwater State Prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder. The charge was reduced from first degree murder, with officials citing mental development concerns. He left the courthouse smiling, telling reporters it may be necessary, and will be committed Monday.
Mandamus action filed in Hennepin County District Court seeks to rule on the constitutionality of Minnesota auto tax. More than 200 owners with cars in dead storage refuse to pay the tag tax under the law. Esther Whe aaky leads the automobile club’s case asking Secretary Holm to issue a license for a car without a paid tag.
Governor J A C Pretia of Iota will speak at the City Auditorium tonight at 3 o'clock in support of Senator Porter J McCumber's senatorial candidacy. Tracy R Hangs will preside and intro Governor Preus, with music by the Grand Forks Municipal Band. Tonight's meeting is expected to attract many Grand Forks voters and out of town guests.
Wu Ting Fang, once minister to Washington and later premier hopeful, was reported dead. The uncertain dispatch from Reuters notes he held prominent roles under Sun Yat Sen and during upheavals in southern Republican China.
Two suspects in a Michigan murder and bank robbery remain at large as authorities, joined by Nelson County officials, search for clues. W. C. Macfudden of the North Dakota Bankers Association offers resources and a standing reward, while telegrams reach from Chicago to Canada in hope of a break. A high powered car seen near Leeds is not connected to the robbery, officials say.
Wabash Minnesota June 23 two alleged auto thieves are jailed after a posse surrounded them near the brown school about ten miles from here. One suspect wounded slightly in gunfire during the melee. A third man escaped into the brown school as farmers alerted Sheriff Ed Fitzgerald and pursued the trio into town.
In Clarksburg and Fairmont on June 2 a mob attacked an interurban car carrying non union miners and Hudson Coals company officers guarded by deputies. Two men were killed and many injured as rioters swarmed the vehicle and fired through windows amid clashes tied to an open shop drive. Officials reported crowds estimated near 400 moving through Fairmont streets toward North Fairmont coal mines.
Fragmentary OCR listing players and cities from National Leagues games. Mentions Detroit New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh and several pitchers and hitters with scattered scores and names. Unable to determine a clear single event or outcome due to garbled text.
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