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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment references violence and arrests in Chisago with mentions of rival factions, a bombing, a halted stock drive, and Roosevelt era nomenclature. The readable bits hint at a crime scene involving a home bombing and multiple arrests amid a tense rivalry.
In a dramatic early evening crime a man and a woman commandeered a sedan in Chicago near a garage, forcing Tesmer and his wife to surrender valuables after a confrontation at close range. The couple fled the vehicle with shots fired, the woman firing to prevent attack as the pair sped away into traffic amid pursuit. Police pursued a number of warrants tied to the case as investigations continue.
A fragment discusses a summer dress code for girls and young women. It mentions six items of clothing including shoes stockings and undergarments, with debates on whether it is protest or trend. The text references undergarments and a restrictive dress standard, noting comparisons of similarity in six pieces.
A garbled court note notes a magistrate sending a public prosecutor to handle two cases including a break-in. A boxer may be summoned to police court soon, and a proprietor’s demand for repentance is mentioned. A 45-year-old malicious assailant is described with a knockout blow and a taunting remark is quoted.
Police telegraphed Denver chief of police to identify a man named Harry Lyman who claims to be among the bandits in the December hold up of the federal reserve bank in front of the Denver mint. McCook officers could not connect the name Lyman to the Denver suspects.
Police report two hundred arrests linked to an espionage conspiracy uncovered after a series of disclosur es at a press bureau. Authorities claim multiple suspects face charges related to mounting threats and coordination with foreign agents.
Alexander Howat, noted leader of the Kansas United Mine Workers, was arrested here on a charge preferred by Iona Soreansky of Chicago, acting for her year old son. Howat denied the charge.
President Harding reviewed the United States fleet off Seattle on July 27. The event drew attention after the Navy Department denied orders to concentrate the fleet’s units in one location.
Angelina Tavano, described as a maid, received a 10 to 16 year term for kidnapping three year old Leo Minklu, son of Judge Léopold Miokis. The case, linked to Dawcing Bacard Made in St. Louis, drew public attention with remarks by Hilda Jobison. The report notes Trail of further regional incidents and sports rumors.
A mangled note and fragmented report describe a body identified as Henry Simmons, a Black man, found shot with bullets while bound to a tree on Palm Beach Island. Police suspect murder and are investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime or dispute.
Sheriff Charles and a posse swept through the area around St Maries and Maho in pursuit of Frank Strand, a homesteader accused of hiring W. Weiler to harm a neighbor. The search focused on a farmhouse yard where the alleged crime took place.
City council approval of a fare increase overrides Mayor Edwin J. Trawn's veto. Ordinance raises cash fares per ride from five to sixteen cents with new street route charges. Evans et al elected to Congress from Corydon. Horace Maes Towner noted as reelected in district results.
Ford announces a special dividend of a fixed percent for shareholders as part of a tradition tied to prior earnings. The payout is slated for the end of June, with the amount to be detailed in official filings and distributions to investors.
Sun Yat Sen’s army reports victory in Walchow with northern front operations against Pekingese forces. Reinforcements from Sun’s Yunanese troops, under Goo Bing Leong, departed to Steklung to direct actions. Walchow previously fell to Sun’s forces.
A garbled report forecasts a radio driven development in Wren County. It mentions an Apparatua device and a singer AG She, with claims of a broadening financial radio broadcast and associated weather or health impacts.
A jury convicts Robert Leeper of the first degree murder of Loy Wertz on December 27 1922 in Iowa. The verdict follows deliberations after the alleged attack and the investigation detailed in court records. Leeper faces life imprisonment as the penalty.
A garbled report describes a collision involving Yank and Gritish Shins and the Amer dean steamer Totnam. The Arephin crew were transferred to another vessel. No fatalities are mentioned and the outcome remains unspecified.
The report notes Poland’s population near 99,090,000 with a natural growth base and references a calculation toward a higher republic count. It mentions 30,040,000 as a figure related to the broader demographic base and projected national growth.
A late 19th century style report details federal actions toward creating a national park in the western United States. It notes Interior Department involvement, plans affecting reservations, and water resources near towns like Mackenzie, Bian, and Fredonia, outlining a broader federal push in the region.
A fragmentary OCR page lists varied items including endowment figures, school and college mentions, community notices, and local figures. It mentions endowments of about 609 thousand dollars, a new university building, cemetery inquiries, bank gatherings, and rural district concerns. Names and places are scattered and repeatedly interrupted, with many OCR-accurate but unclear phrases.
A lengthy report details selective breeding of laying hens at a U.S. state experiment station, highlighting the selection of birds for vigor and quality. It notes costs per bird, projected increases in egg production, and the aim to produce healthier, more productive stock through careful pairing and testing at the Maryland experiment farm.
University of Minnesota extension specialist J. Cy Mowe advocates spray rings to lower spraying costs. Growers seek cheaper options and gear to control pests with rings that promise faster coverage and reduced labor.
Fragmented OCR describes methods to store soy beans and maintain dryness, with mentions of aging and comparison to other foods. It references a plan to secure supply and conditions to prevent spoilage, including storage in a dry area and circulation with no danger of contamination.
A blurred note suggests balanced farming as a path to steady income, urging complete utilization of fertility and diversification. It hints at supplementing crops with other products and the value of steady, sustainable practices.
Fragmentary text presents an objection concerning sweet clover and a hog, with garbled phrases about a box, leaves, stone, and a course. The legible parts mention an objection to a hog and a vague transactional or evaluative context.
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