Striking Miners Intervene in R R Trouble at Albia
In Albia Iowa striking coal miners allied with railroad workers protested three Minneapolis and St. Louis officials laboring on the company's right of way to keep trains running. Sheriff Dearinger and deputies kept peace as the officials continued repairs while the mob grew to about 100. The crowd dispersed around 10 PM after threatening confrontation and the officials planned to resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Minneapolis and St. Louis
L. C. Miller
J 0. Converse
Assitant
A. Wal- Vom
Minneapolis
Charles B. Dearinger
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Os- Kaloosa
Pella Woman's Brother Narrowly Escapes Death
Mrs H M Bruins learns her brother Lieutenant Carl Des Fasteneau survived a high altitude crash near Wilbur Wright field Dayton Ohio after losing a propeller two cylinders and a crankshaft at 12000 feet He glided to Wright field and landed safely McCook field seeks missing parts and asks finders to contact the commanding officer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bruins
Second Reformed Church
Pella
Carl Fasteneau
Dayton
Ohio
Carl Des Fasteneau
McCook
Fasteneau
Wilbur Wright Field
Wright Field
McCook Field
Bee Keepers Meet to Organize in Marion County
A Marion county bee keepers meeting is set for Saturday July 22 at 2 o clock in the Court House Assembly Room. Beekeepers interested in forming a county association and in obtaining a demonstration a party established are urged to attend. Local organizers J W Bittenbender J J Wilson and Mrs A D Van Skike invite participation as the county aims to boost its bee keeping efforts. Mrs Van Skike recently visited Des Moines with her daughter Mrs John W Vander Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Court House
Ua Gil
A. D. van Skike
Des Moines
John W. Vander Linden
Governor Kendall Denounces Violence in Iowa Labor Strikes
The Iowa Governor Kendall issued a statement condemning threats of violence aimed at stopping workers from performing labor. He affirmed the right to quit work and the right to engage in legitimate labor, promising full protection by state power. The message was delivered by mail to Des Moines Chronicle after July 16.
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Executive Department of the
State of
Iowa
Two Brothers Narrowly Escape Flood Disaster
John and Gerrit Eysink, sons of R. H. Eysink, narrowly escaped drowning in Hill Creek after their buggy and team were swept away near Elk Creek bridge during a heavy storm. John reached shore, Gerrit clung to a tree, and both needed medical attention after hours in the cold water. The team drowned.
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John
Gerrit Eysink
R. H. Eysink
Pella
Hill Creek
Elk Creek
Gerrit
Jap de Cook
Professor Jansen Ousted From Calvin College
The Christian Reformed church synod in Orange City ousted Professor Jansen of Calvin College Grand Rapids for views favoring science over orthodox biblical interpretation. Jansen urged earthquake and wind-based explanations for Jericho and the Red Sea, while a large majority of ministers and elders disagreed. The Sioux County Index notes 75 percent of Jensen’s students sided with him. The Pella National Bank and Kuy Per’s Music House nearby received exterior paint and redecorating.
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General Synod of the
Christian Reformed Church
Orange City
Jansen
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jericho
Red Sea
Jensen
Sioux County
Pella Suffers From Big Storm Darkening Sunday Night
The worst wind storm in years hit Pella Sunday around 8:30 PM with heavy rain and thunder. Many trees fell, wires broke, and darkness filled churches until nearby lights helped. no severe injuries or house fires were reported though property damage rose, especially to the Fowler Telephone Co and local utilities.
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Pella
Central College
John Ulrich
Fowler Telephone’ Co
Garden City
Chronicle
Telephone Company
Sam van Vilet
Broadway
Jim van Vark
Huber Street
Washington Street
Blommers Mill
Woman Sent to Jail for Breaking Quarantine
Mrs. Tom Rose received a thirty day jail term from Mayor Frank B. Smith for breaking a diphtheria quarantine. She tore down the quarantine card and left with Albia parties, was returned to Oskaloosa, and arraigned recently. The two Rose children remain with the father during her sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rose
Frank B. Smith
Coal Strike Slow to End in Iowa Region
Little change in the coal strike this week as idle miners refuse government arbitration. Operators in Iowa show reservations about mediation while governors and President Harding press for restart. Locally, Pella faces fuel shortages, risk to the municipal plant and nearby industries if coal supplies fail to arrive from Kentucky.
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Iowa
Harding
Feders
Pella
Phil Bishop
Kendall
Kentucky
Municipal Light and Power Plant
Garden City Feeder Co
Buerkens Mtg. Co
Chronicle
Lockjaw Victim Dies After Medical Neglect
Ottumwa reports 4 year old Ian Hidon Stambaugh, son of Mr and Mrs H R Stambaugh from Var mont Ill, died of lockjaw after being kept from hospital by a faith healer order of juvenile court. Injury to left hand occurred July 7 in a hay machine pulley. doctors say no medical aid was given until Friday. County officials and doctors testified, parents defended, sheriff warned of legal consequences if the child dies.
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Newton W. Roberts
J. F. Herrick
E. Anthony
Mr. Roberts
Dr. Hammer
Giltner
Contract Let for White Way Improvement
Keokuk county supervisors let contracts totaling 35000 for grading and bridge work on five miles of White Way east of Sigourney Iowa. McRiberts Chariton won 20000 grading, John Ritzinger Sigourney won the bridge contract. Work extends east from two miles east of Sigourney to Baden corner, with current grading already in place west to that point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Iowa
Keokuk
Keuning Mol Couple Married at Third Reformed Church
Syrus H Keuning and Miss Nellie Mol of Pella were wed by Rev George Hankamp at the officiating clergyman home on Thursday evening July 13. Both are well known locals with Keuning employed at Garden City factory and Mol described as a highly respected young lady. The Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrus H. Keuning
Nellie Mol
Pella
George Hankamp
Third Reformed Church
Keuning
Garden City
the Chronicle
Health and Prosperity Threatened by Extra Legal Methods
In a legal procedure tone the article notes that the health and prosperity of a diligent community suffer when attacked by extralegal methods, questioning how long such quiet endurance can last.
Pella Beats Bussey In Neutral-Diamond Baseball Fight
Pella defeated Bussey 6 to 0 on a neutral field as De Haan pitched four hits allowed across six innings. J. Rillihan and D. Gale made key plays including a throw to home in the fifth, a double play in the eighth, and two runs by De Bruyn. Pella stole five bases with D. Gale and H. Ver Steeg contributing two apiece. Bussey managed one error and a few near-misses amid crowd antics against G. Gott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Souilla
Bussey
de Haan
Pella Boys
M. Rillihan
D. Gale
J. Rillihan
Buxton
G. Gott
de Bruyn
J. Rillthan
Gott
Sack
Ver Steeg
H. Gale
H. Ver Steeg
Lankelma
Chronele
Porter
Williams
Pella Edges Milo In Tight 4–3 Game
In Milo on Wednesday, Pella won 4 to 3 in a close, hard fought contest. Spectators noted Milo’s past fame, with several old players back on the current squad. In the ninth inning De Haan was relieved by Ver Steeg after three baserunners and one out. Ver Steeg struck out the next two to end Milo’s threat.
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Milo
Pella
de Haan
Ver Steeg
Hoeksema and Koopmans Wed in Elm Home Ceremony
John Hoeksema and Alice Koopmans were married by Rev. F N Byram at his home on Tuesday July 18, 1922. The bride is daughter of Pick Koopmans. groom son of EB Hoekema and works as a mechanic at Auto Service Co. Fathers witnessed the vows. Chronicle offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoeksema
Alice Koopmans
Elm
F. N. Byram
Pick Koopmans
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R.R
J. W. Bittenbender, J. J. Wilson
Kuy Per
Music House
Tan
Hoeksema-Koopmans
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