17 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
1
Report covers a contentious period as marion and williams county confrontations unfold. S. Glenh Young faces charges and prohibition enforcement claims while Galligan describes mobilizing troops to protect life and property. Federal agents arrive. raids disrupt towns. arrests follow amid violent disturbances and firearm seizure claims.
In Nevada a pair identified as Jezel and Hughie Lee were sentenced to death by lethal gas for a crime linked to a Chingsa tong order. Their attorney abandoned defense. the only remaining step is a petition to the pardon board for commutation. Earlier the state Supreme Court denied a stay request.
A Japanese ship named Hakulig Maru ran aground off the Oregon coast, with a wireless message received by the radio center at the coastal dock. Details on the vessel’s condition or crew were not immediately available, but authorities were monitoring the situation and coordinating rescue efforts.
Gov Smith pardoned Harry Witulski of New York in Merck 1920, freeing prisoners convicted on the charge of criminal sn avery. He spared some inmates and pardoned others including James Serkisn in a broad mercy act, following last year’s moves.
Directors of the Neck Motors Company in New York decide an extra dividend of 3159 on the common stock, plus the regular annual common stock dividend of 4.50 and a quarterly dividend of 1.75 on preferred stock, all payable to shareholders.
A historic article notes an increase in child fatalities due to road injuries caused by cap pylons and related hazards. Officials urge improved safety measures as counts of young victims rise across the region, with hospitals reporting strained resources.
Two masked bandits held up the Rock State Bank in Rock, Kansas, about 14 miles north of Winfield. They escaped southward in a motor car after taking nearby cash totaling about 1 800 dollars.
The Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction of Roy Maupin, a Black man, whose execution date was set for January 1. Maupin had confessed to the killing of Joe Mayes in Carney and was sentenced in Medlistelet court.
President Coolidge announced a proclamation banning the shipment of war munitions from the United States to Mexican rebels without specific approval. Violators face up to ten thousand dollars or ten years in prison, or both. The action follows recommendations from Secretary Hughes and targets shipments via New Orleans and other ports. The Treasury and Navy departments would enforce the embargo with customs cutters and naval support to intercept violators and seize contraband cargoes.
Gen. Leonard Wood faced a request from Rep for a congressional probe into his administration. Wood said he would welcome investigation and hoped it would reveal facts. He denied staff investments in the Philippines except for a police officer who owned sugar plantation shares.
At noon as Ingorahta Weather conditions occur the Shenandoah ship will be fastened to its huge wearing mast for six days. The longest test thus far lasted 3% hours. The test aims to determine the mast durability and strength under prolonged strain.
A farmer was found dead after an apparent shooting in a machine shed on his farm. Investigators said a shotgun was used and a 14 year old was found at the scene as part of the ongoing inquiry into the incident.
Lester Hale, 33, former cashier at Beaver Savings Bank in Henror, Io, is charged with embezzlement. He was arrested in Council Bluffs with agents Adley and Qmds. The case involves alleged bank examiner involvement and years of questionable activities.
A damaging fire swept Ocean Park California destroying the entrenched amusements and multiple structures including the theater district. Firefighters from Santa Monica Ventura Beverly Carver Gite and Las Angles battled the blaze as losses mounted to millions with Pier and balloon structures severely damaged or wrecked.
Cedar Rapids reports Superintendent Charles Dena of the Tawa division of the Gh Yengs, Milwaukee and 8, perishes aged 3 years old after a long illness. The brief notice notes his service and recent movements, with limited readable details from the damaged text.
A Japanese person was detained after throwing a word at the Imperial Palace during a demonstration. The hazardous devices did not explode and the man was immediately arrested amid a broader crackdown. Authorities, including the Amperior and Nis fung sro ol, occupied the palace during the incident.
Ventxelon reports former Promiar Yodlzolos, who ran for president, suffered a heart condition after a national event. Four physicians treated him, with the public noting his eventual status following their medical evaluation.
Report from Mars town lists the submarine 6-47 and the last of six canatphind at the Fare river yards of Belinehant. Sponsor Mrs Morris Gilmore is wife of Commander Gilmorn US Navy. Rewhefallers Gait Pertner Dine Grimand and Ashton Flarvey of New York attended aboard the Ormond Reach. John D Monks toler is noted in association with ongoing nautical trials.
A Calgary man faces murder charges as two farmers from Lone district, along with a relative, are accused of slaying Wa Bycurpl kon. The defendants allegedly used a weapon during a Tot Ange event and attempted to influence the jury by offering a jar containing a substance. The case proceeds as the victim’s family and local authorities seek accountability.
Summary of a U S deal to arm Obregon with rifles and airplanes. The contract covered weapons deliveries to Mexican authorities, with payments and delivery logistics, including shipments to border forts and depots. The War Department details and Mexican agents’ involvement are noted, with totals and pricing estimates mentioned.
The report covers Iowa public notices, economic notes, and cultural items from towns like Winnebago and Worth. It cites Governor histories, farm statistics, fire safety bulletins, and upcoming events including a national conference on state parks.
A devastating wave near Patience Island drowned nine men, with two survivors, all linked to the vestry party that had set out from Hawking Mead company in Greenfield and were returning to the Elektra. Fire crews responded amid a broader emergency in Wolingoa City as authorities investigated the incident and the search for missing crew members continued.
Fragmented OCR text describes rising flood danger across Solna Noo and Varin with anxious residents watching from water fronts. Mentions MMLOY Hollands of Jersiia Hebeg ra water front and crowning the Lititgen, with observers using creapa glassy views to the high inner of 491.
Fragmentary OCR text reports an alien property matter linked to a German entity and a legal action overseen by a federal or court authority. The readable elements mention parties possibly including Abalinad and a judge, with unclear geographic or organizational details.
Governor Pinchot signals a bid in the Republican presidential contest. The scene focuses on Mac and Washington political maneuvers, with party leaders and allies discussing paths to the nomination and contrasting candidates. Ruth Wey hints at a possible candidacy while other figures assess the field.
A chaotic farmyard incident ends with a farmer wounded during a dispute with kin over a loose hog. Shots are fired, a dog and livestock are involved, and deputies are detaining parties as the Long and Jackson families contend over blame. The injuries appear non fatal, and the case moves into local legal scrutiny.
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A Virginia man was taken into custody after an odd assault case near Cherriton Va involving a claim of stolen items and a Mink Mind grocery heist. Officers recovered two revolvers, knives and four cartridges from the suspect as authorities investigated the strange sequence of events.
Rabbit receives a go signal amid a frenzied urban street scene near Bronk street. Police and onlookers observe traffic disruption as a crowd gathers near the busy thoroughfare. Authorities report a brief halt and then resumed movement after the incident on the main road.
Fragmentary OCR yields a report of an engineer named Mouney from Springfield racing to stop a burning train at a station near New York. The event involves a Hills region route and a Jerusalem or Israel mention, with an inconclusive timing and unclear line details.
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