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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
2
A condensed wire service roundup delivers important events from the last seven days for the busy reader. It summarizes notable happenings across regions, noting key people, places, and incidents reported by the telegraph.
A sprawling dispatch records wrecks in Oklahoma near Sapulpa injuring thirty as two interurban cars collide, plus a Seattle bell boy killed after falling into an elevator shaft while retrieving a ball for a judge’s daughter. Reports also cover labor unrest, finance fraud probes, and notable ariel and mining incidents around North America and Europe.
Dispute pits Secretary Mellon against Prohibition Commissioner Haynes over how strictly doctors may prescribe liquor for patients. Judge Knox’s New York injunction against enforcement sparked the clash, with Mellon arguing the law illogical and Haynes insisting it must be enforced. Both sides plan to seek a quick Supreme Court ruling to resolve the issue.
Three Birmingham Post editors and a reporter were jailed for contempt for publishing a news story about a murder trial defendant under indictment on two other counts. They served twenty four hours after being judged guilty by Circuit Judge R N Heflin and released at 3 30 p m Thursday. They argued they had a right to publish legitimate news.
The federal government is described as virtually eliminated as a defender against higher sugar prices. Officials said the only defense left is a house boycott. A New York federal court denied the injunction to stop the sugar exchange from trading futures, hindering government efforts. The appeal to the Supreme Court is expected, but officials doubt a final decision before after next October.
Missouri Republican committee member Jacob J. Gabler announced on Thursday that Fred W. Upham treasurer has received pledges from 28 of 52 members to vote for holding the Republican national convention in Chicago, as St Louis and Chicago wills noted.
John J Walsh formerly of Indianapolis and a federal conciliator during World War I died in Florida from heart trouble after a series of attacks. He led labor adjustment efforts during the war and traveled to Miami before his death on Thursday.
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Men petitions the United States Railroad Labor Board seeking wage increases for Denver Rio Grande Western and Southern routes. Proposals cover maintenance of way classes with boosts of 8 to 15 cents per hour, restoring pre July 1 1921 wages in most categories.
A long reader letters column from Salt Lake City asks about removing scorch marks, dating etiquette, and youth behavior. Answers cover scorch care for cotton linen and advice on boy girl relationships, public dances, kissing, and appropriate attire.
A Grantsville Utah reader asks how many years of high school are needed before nurses training and how many years of hospital training before graduation. The reply notes hospital requirements vary from one to two years of high school and that nurses training courses typically run three years.
A reader question column features a wartime lyric request and personal inquiries. Desi Bisa Brooks handles the corner titled Between You and Me, answering name meanings Carrie Nellie Lawrence Edward Marta and hair care for a young reader.
A Utah reader Wanita asks for help identifying a wartime poem about two lads trading photos as they face a dangerous charge in the Cryp War. She also seeks the song Apple Bloom and mentions fond memories of Southern songs and poems. The letter asks Smiles to publish or locate these works for readers who may recognize them.
The column lists a string of odd names and places prompting readers to send names and addresses before replies. Entries include Cow bey Rebrtteen Wro Dim ples Thayne Wye Hebe Lil Shoe shone Idaho Tobbila Dickey Lo gan Utah The Naughty Four Meorid ian That Pussy Willow Cleveland Utah Peeesy Specks Tomedala Ida Cheery Cheerful St George Utah SteHa Oakley Idaho.
A reader writes in seeking guidance after reading the paper’s corner column. The note requests clarification on answers given and asks for further information from the columnist.
User seeks the meanings of given names Wanda Alice Beagle Martha Ardath for a message from Lehi Utah. Partial note specifies meanings found for Alice noble cheer Tosuie meaning diminutive of Elizabeth and Martha meaning lady, with gaps remaining for Wanda Beagle and Ardath.
A letter sent to Billy the Rover by Roberton mentions a name and address in a lotta and asks for its correction. The note asks Billy to reply with the correct name and address and includes questions to be answered in the letter.
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