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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
1
President Coolidge accepted Edwin Denby’s resignation effective March 19, ending Denby’s tenure after pressure from a Senate inquiry into naval island leasing. Denby cited relief at leaving the post. Coolidge praised his honesty.
J P Morgan announced he transferred his vast private library and its ground to a board of trustees to maintain it for scholars worldwide. The collection, valued around 7 million dollars, comes with a 1.5 million dollar endowment to support ongoing access and preservation.
A dozen men live within the Arctic circle on the Koyukuk river with fortunes from 25000 to 350000 in gold. Capt Webb, an old prospector, says they married native women and settled to enjoy modest riches far from civilization, using parcel post for luxuries.
Olga Morton, a young wife of Frederick Camp, was found unconscious and bound in her West Myth Street apartment. The incident mirrors the method used in the murder of actress Louise Lawson, who was strangled in her studio. On February 3 she was revived and is not in serious condition.
More than 19,000 Japanese attended a mass meeting in Tokyo demanding the resignations of Kiyoura ministry members. They then paraded the streets past the peers club as police called out reserves. the demonstration remained orderly.
Oklahoma City advices report Mobile Alabama selected as the 1925 annual convention site for the Masonic Shrine directors. Los Angeles was the rival bid and the session is ongoing with selection in progress.
Twelve people, all unidentified, perished in a five story Bradison Street tenement fire believed incendiary. Fire and police feared the death toll would rise as search for victims continued.
Actrass Burns home at Phillipa Manor, once owned by a revolutionary era family and later Elsie Janis’s residence, burned down after a late trip home from New York. Miss Janis and her mother arrived just as the house fell. Military news from Mexico cites Vera Cruz oil region actions and the fall of Panantla to federal forces after five days of combat.
The forest service claims Northern Pacific has earned 136113.53 from land sales, almost twice the 74000000 construction cost, and urges Congress to block further patents until Interior conducts an inquiry. It argues Montana Idaho and Washington forests hold about 330000000 in lands and seeks cancellation of remaining patents if accounting justifies it.
Washington secret preparations for trans Arctic aerial expeditions are being made to France Germany and Tensia officials say Haakon B Hammer organizer for Roald Amundsen Norwegian explorer who plans two polar ventures this summer He had just returned from Europe and noted keen interest in the American navy polar expedition plans.
In Los Angeles robbers stole diamonds liberty bonds watches and jewelry valued at 200000 from the Provident Loan Association at 408 Chapman Building. In addition 20000 in cash and checks vanished. A private detective agency announced a 5000 reward for the recovery of the property.
Washington hearings on the annual army appropriation bill concluded by a house sub committee. Members agree to maintain the regular army strength at 125000 enlisted men and 12000 officers for another year.
Science Hall the oldest building on the Cornell college campus was destroyed by fire in Mount Vernon Iowa. The blaze consumed valuable records exhibits of research work and manuscripts. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Omaha city commissioners will sell gasoline at 17 cents per gallon, three and a half cents below the current filling station price, starting Monday morning. Ten thousand gallons will be dispensed from a fire station, announced Fire Commissioner John Hopkins. The fuel was purchased at a southern reduction and will be offered at the discounted rate.
President Coolidge ordered suspension of all preparations for the polar expedition. Secretary Denby sent orders to pause the Hight of the Shenandoah project pending possible congressional approval. Navy officials doubt timely sanction. a White House spokesman hinted preparations would resume if approval arrives. The cost cited was 400000 dollars, but whether this applies to the 1925 supply bill remains unclear. Longworth said he heard of no opposing movement in Congress.
James Markovitz, 17, confessed to the murder of taxi driver Arthur Bender whose body was found along the road to Treynor Iowa. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment at arraignment in council bluffs court.
The Internal Revenue Bureau announced a June 10 extension for filing tax returns of domestic corporations after many concerns said they could not finish returns by the March 15 deadline. Representations were made by numerous firms seeking more time.
Manila debates the size of the impending independence mission to be sent to the United States. The independence commission comprises members from both houses of the Philippine legislature.
Federal prohibition agents seized over 10 000 cases of liquor five barrels and a fully equipped cutting plant from a Water Street downtown warehouse near city hall in New York.
Irvin Ligerman a Rochester jewelry salesman told authorities three men posing as officers robbed him in Cleveland of diamonds valued between $50 000 and 360 000. The incident details include the impersonation and the substantial loss.
In Whitesburg Kentucky on Troublesome creek near the Letcher county border brothers Bob Bates aged 22 and Sam Bates Jr aged 17 met and fought a duel on a lonely path. Both died in the confrontation on Rockhouse Creek.
Britain’s new labor government secured its first division in the House of Commons by a 200 to 103 margin with support from the sliperals.
In Washington the senate renews its fight over Silas H. Strawn and Alles-Pomer for special government counsel in oil cases. Senator Walsh opposes the nominees as the oil committee hears six witnesses in public sessions and weighs the Teapot Dome and Elk Hills leases. Creel testifies about publicity work for Doheny, earning ten thousand a year, while Stack claims probable bad faith and fraud in the Teapot Dome affair.
Government troops enter Vera Cruz and take control after rebels leave. Reports from the western front say federals won a tremendous victory at Ocotlan, Jalisco, driving insurgents from strong positions and forcing retreat toward Penitlan.
A riot at Tangerang near Weltvreden left one Batavia-One Dutch police officer dead and 27 native religious fanatics killed. Forty-one armed fanatics declared intention to proclaim a new Kingdom of Mount Gedeh, prompting native and Dutch police to clash while attempting to disarm them. many wounded.
Stockholm reports Sweden’s population has grown by 20 percent since 1898, now exceeding 6,000,000. The geographic center has shifted north due to hydroelectric development and mining and timber industries in northern districts, moving farther north than ever before.
New York Corliss Hooven Griffis was released from Mosbach prison in Germany and arrived aboard the Albert Ballix. He received a reception at city hall after serving part of a sentence for complicity in Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's draft evasion plot.
San Francisco Jane Oaker star of Lightin was bumped in a car accident but not seriously hurt when the vehicle ran over an embankment. Honduras Situation in Doubt Washington reports the unrest may rise but the state department says fighting has not yet escalated.
Bat Pair, a ten year veteran first grade detective in the New York Patrolman series Battalera, shot himself with his service revolver in his Brooklyn home after a Sunday demotion to patrolman that cost him 800 dollars yearly.
Five apparent murders were reported to police in six hours in St Louis marking a violent crime burst as authorities investigated each fatal incident. The rapid sequence drew immediate attention from local law enforcement and residents.
Ralph Kimball buys the John Brix eighty acre farm near Atlantic for 275 dollars per acre in cash. Audubon county breeds set a record as twenty four boys and girls compile baby beet clubs. An auction of 220,000 dollars worth of Indian lands at Winnebago Reservation is planned for February 28. Des Moines Knights plan a 200,000 dollar building within a year. Tipton Cooperative Creamery declares a 5 percent dividend. A vaccination school at Macedonia draws 35 to 45 farmers with 29 taking the exam last afternoon. The sixth annual electric meterman short course at Iowa State College runs March 10 to 14. State Association of Music Teachers meets in Des Moines April 3 to 8 with central division meetings. Jay county commits to sugar beet raising for Belmond factory, with 20 to 30 acre plots promised. Durant Community Club plans a road fund return for paved Davenport to Des Moines link through Muscatine county. Iowa state capitol ceiling praised by art and design experts as the finest office ceiling. Polk county contracts paving primary road No. 7 east of Des Moines for about 140,000 dollars. Anamosa derives from an Indian word about a young fox with unopened eyes. Iowa State Teachers bulletin notes rising demand for trained teachers amid shortages. Eagle Grove shipping reports 177 carloads of stock in 1922 totaling 206,049 dollars with hogs, cattle, sheep shipments. Dairy records show high producers, statewide averages, and potential billions in revenue if butterfat averages rise. Greene county forms a corn growers branch opposing farm regulation critics while railroads profit. University of Iowa campus population hits 5,500, up 250 from last year, with year-end attendance near 7,250.
A cheeky exchange between Clarence and his dad ends in a joke about bread and dough. The Enquirer notes the quip as a humorous household moment. Clarence asks about the difference between a housewife and a beaker and is rebuffed by his father before delivering a bakery pun.
An advertisement urges consumers to ensure the Bayer name appears on aspirin packaging or tablets to guarantee authenticity. It warns that pills without the Bayer mark may be unsafe and claims Bayer has proven safety for 28 years. The ad ends with a prompt to say Bayer when buying aspirin.
A quoted fragment describes friction at home after a husband resigns from his government conciliator post. The speaker recalls long days of hard work and disputes at home that follow the decision.
Mrs Alica Van Arnam of Davenport praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for relief after childbirth and during midlife. She reports nine bottles eased pain in the right side and says health improved for decades, urging others to seek medical advice at Buffalo hotel.
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