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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
2
After a five hour White House meeting President Harding won rail executives support for voluntary freight rate reductions on basic commodities. They formed a committee to study actions and urged cooperation with a government regulator to spur prosperity.
Chemical analysis by Dr. Charles Norris found poison whisky, not a toxic drug, caused the death of Dr. Alfred H. Riedl, a noted eye specialist, who was found dead in his apartment on May 8. Friends suggested suicide due to a romance with a German ice skater he met during her New York engagement.
Mme Bronislawa Lamprecht von Petachenko arrives at New York on an incoming liner reporting a $200,000 jewel theft from her trunk mid Atlantic. Passengers and ship were searched and no trace of gems found.
Reports from diplomatic circles say a Vienna backed communist uprising has erupted in Sofia. King Boris and his government are said to have fled to Varna as red flags fly over the Bulgarian capital and street fighting rages in the city.
Stanislaus river floods north of Modesto threaten about 50 ranchers trapped as rising waters cut off access. A communication party was reportedly en route to establish contact with those stranded and assess conditions.
L G Nutt former narcotics chief named associate federal prohibition director for Illinois. FTC report flags swollen grain profits and foreign control of US trade. US declines participation in Hague conference on Russian issues. Senator Borah proposes US recognition of Soviet Russia. Peru Chile boundary talks begin in Washington. House funds NY to SF air mail and prosecutes war contract frauds with 300000 aid. TIL ness river repairs proposed. Unemployment trend improves per Commerce survey. Beer and light wine sale urged to amend Volstead law. Majestic maiden voyage to New York. Des Moines safes robbed of 2300. Detroit takes over city streetcar system. Cox declines Ohio governor bid. Customs seizes Jaycee diamond plaque valued 14000. Fast air mail flight at 174 mph. Bonus bill for 50 percent cash proposed. Daugherty says US government does not own railroads. Copeland kills wife then himself in Rochester.
A lightning flash ignited a Tidewater Petroleum tank causing a blaze that destroyed ten tanks in Bayonne New Jersey. Loss is estimated at 750000 dollars.
Associate justice Norton S. Bailey of the Colorado Supreme Court died suddenly at his Denver residence from urethral poisoning. He served on Colorado benches for 30 years across several courts, prompting tributes to a long judicial career.
In New York at Madison Square Garden Bill Brennan defeated Australian champion Jim Tracy by KO in the eighth round of a 15 round scheduled bout.
Reports note over a million dollars spent in Washington to recover alien property as German fortunes wobble in Havana. Berlin pays 15 million gold marks in reparations while Munich bursts with monarchist violence. Tehran eyes American finance expert as Persia seeks fiscal reform. Ireland records a brutal fatal attack on three Catholic youths as Belfast and Genoa debates loom.
Cedar Rapids woman suffers severe burns from gasoline as it explodes while cleaning shoes. Obituaries include Maurice Quinlan of Dubuque and Peter Mann of Orange City death from accidents, plus Charles J. Peck and Mrs. Abraham Lindberg. County paving bids target 40 miles of Grant highway from Black Hawk to Winthrop. Grapevine losses hit Missouri Valley vines. recovery expected next year. Alfalfa feed proves economical for young pigs, replacing corn and tankage per Iowa Station findings.
Wm. A. McGraw of Tampa Florida credits Tanlac with restoring his health after years of decline. He says a few doses whenever he feels run down keeps him in the pink of condition and that laxatives previously used did more harm than good. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
A reader recalls a tale of a credulous citizen tempted by a rich offer and a cautious reply. The exchange ends with the citizen returning the proposed cash after advice from a trusted keeper, illustrating wariness of get rich schemes.
In a brief quip column, Attending Her notes Wison asks about wife driving the car and Trimm replies she only drives when he is behind the wheel, delivering a light moment. The exchange reflects local humor and social banter.
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