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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
1
A nationwide strike order dated March 21 directs all 3000 union locals to suspend work from April 1 to press wage demands. The plan preserves essential workers in anthracite and bituminous mines, with negotiations ongoing and potential post April 1 duties to safeguard mines.
A schooner was seen bottom side up off Isle Dernier about four miles from shore. The vessel reportedly measured 140 feet in length. Authorities know nothing about the fate of the crew or details of the incident.
Marc Etheriofe, manager of a Dallas lumber company, was hospitalized after ten masked men entered his home last night. They knocked down his daughter and dragged him into the country where he was beaten. Authorities said charges of immoral conduct were filed by the masked assailants.
New York March 21 Joseph I doted 55 awaiting grand jury action on charges he violated the Volstead law is today cited as running a pre war free lunch counter. Police, who raided his Washington street apartment, report a mahogany bar heavy with bologna slices boiled ham corn bread and a pretzel. Detectives say they were served two drinks of whiskey at 25 cents each and invited to partake of the free.
Delegates at the convention weigh the lone hundred percent pool plan amid mixed views on unity with Wheat Growers Associated. Some expect pooling to dominate the agenda while others doubt its prominence. A Chicago committee pursues plans for the organization as the morning focuses on routine business. C H Gustafson of Lincoln is to address the gathering, with officers and directors to be elected tomorrow.
North Dakota industrial commission audit shows total mill and elevator program loss of 1.268 million with 187 thousand 194.17 unrecouped to date. Grand Forks Drake Fargo office and Grand Forks projects share deficits while Drake mill shows notable losses and only one year of profit in 1919.
Minneapolis March 21 A C Townley president of the National Nonpartisan League announced he would not urge his balance of power plan at forthcoming state conventions in North Dakota and Minnesota. He returned from farmers meetings and said little beyond his stance, noting critics doubt the plan’s viability to influence party alignments and field endorsements. Fargo North Dakota, March 41 A C Townley refused comment on Minneapolis reports that he would not present the plan to the North Dakota league convention.
Warsaw reports national censorship of motion pictures aims to curb a crime wave. Police note cheap American wild west films flood theatres and youths imitate the bad man figure, prompting authorities to act.
Fargo scene reports F B Wood as trustee files action against O L Engen to recover 90930 in cash and notes tied to Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo. He alleges bank officers deceived over 100 North Dakota farmers and others about solvent condition and falsely claimed cash was received to permit a capital increase from 50000 to 100000.
The Mill and Elevator association in Bismarck faces irregularities as original records are missing and only later ledgers exist. Equitable Audit Co. report notes locked files and unaccounted transactions, with officials dispersed and records altered during prior audits.
Fargo March 21 Judge ALT Cole of Cass County district court announced his candidacy for justice on the North Dakota supreme court. He said friends urged him to run and noted Justice J E Robinson has also announced for election to the supreme bench. Attorney General Sveinbjorn Johnson was expected to enter the race.
The preliminary hearing for A C Townley on charges of embezzlement and gambling was postponed to Monday afternoon in Fargo due to ongoing civil cases. State officials argued for immediate trial while defense sought dismissal on a three year statute issue. judges debated scheduling and potential demurrers amid a crowded courtroom.
Washington March 23 speakers Gillett and Campbell reach agreement on taking up the soldiers bonus bill Thursday under a four hour limit with a two thirds majority needed. committee moves to report by tomorrow with no amendments and no recommitment possible. minority report attacks the plan as a bribe to veterans and a tax- shift to the big incomes and wealth. disputes center on cash payment versus due bills and a sales tax proposal.
Chicago March 21 The second jail delivery attempt in two days failed as armed guards repelled the uprising. Prisoners refused to return to cells after exercise hour. Warden Wenley H Wentbrook warned of shoot to kill if not compliant, counting down seven minutes before inmates vanished.
Minneapolis report says three small boys playing on ice cake near the Northern States Power plant were swept away by moving ice. Foreman Ole Running spotted the danger and led rescue efforts, saving all. Police later questioned the boys as witnesses. In London, Lady Alice White died after being struck in a wine shop dispute. a pantry boy, age 11, was implicated in the affray.
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