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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
3
President Harding proposed a league of nations with duties beyond mere alliance. Arthur J. Balfo r and delegation offered cautious remarks. He avoided full commitment while noting the idea has brought him benefits and he awaits further study.
New York reports Critics largely agree Penn State has the strongest eastern eleven this season. Rankings vary on other leaders such as Cornell LaFayette Washington and Jefferson Navy and Yale. Raw the Cornell back led scoring with ninety points nine wins for LaFayette Washington and Jefferson. Aldrich Robertson Kenyon Lightner among top scorers, Kaw led touchdowns with fifteen.
New York reports Col. C H Whittlesey famed leader of the Lost Battalion vanished from the liner Toloa bound for Havana. A letter to his law partner Robert F Little claiming I will not return spurred beliefs he may have taken his own life.
Cleveland authorities increased security around the home of Rev. W. W. Bustard pastor of John Rockefeller's church after an attempt on his life. The Shaker Heights assault followed a threatening letter tied to his morality in city politics campaign. Five men fled after a gun battle with police.
London dispatch reports negotiations for Ireland’s peace may break down by next Tuesday or a new proposal will be submitted to Ulster by Premier Lloyd George. Ulster’s rights are pledged not to be sacrificed, stated by Ulster Premier Craig in Belfast.
Milwaukee November 29 1930s style report states the state athletic commission refused to sanction a ten round match between Benny Leonard and Pinkey Mitchell on January 1 due to a Sunday boxing ban. They granted sanction for January 2 instead.
Washington November 29 Rene Viviani head of the French delegation questioned Germany's inclusion in the association of nations asking why Germany should be admitted and what it has to discuss at the conference.
Washington reports that on November 29 the Japanese naval delegation will again challenge the Hughes calculations as the latest American reply insists they are accurate and unchanged.
New York November 29. The Rialto theatre disaster death toll increased to seven with the discovery of Victor Cortelier and Everett Case, both residents of New York.
Three bandits robbed the North Western Loan office in Omaha Nebraska and escaped with seven thousand dollars in diamonds jewelry and cash. Police combing the area for the suspects and investigating the bold daylight heist.
Washington reports two storms of great intensity described in a brief dispatch. The notice notes rapidly changing weather with escalating wind and rain conditions affecting the capital region. Authorities monitor developments and issue updates as needed.
The Weather Bureau today reported two weather systems located one south of Cape Cod and the other crossing over Lake Superior. Forecasters warned of potential rain and gusty winds as these systems move inland.
Testimony favoring Baby Guy Stillman was introduced as the Stillman divorce case resumed before Referee Daniel D Gleason. Witnesses Nascord and Roth from the Hotel St Regis supported the register showing Stillman listed as staying there February 15 1918, aiming to prove paternity and counter the claim that Guy was illegitimate.
Chicago Nov 29 A Chicago young woman offered herself for sale for 3000 dollars to fund a college education She left her husband James Edward Miller who pledged to provide the money but did not The woman said she learned from the experience and did not obtain the education she expected
St Paul reports that in past two weeks Chief Henry Crepeau has been named in damage suits totaling about 1000 dollars. Most suits claim false imprisonment. A $20000 suit by George Chambers alleges false arrest and imprisonment after Chambers was arrested over the slugging of a school principal. He says he was not allowed to communicate with his ill wife doctor or attorney.
Three men in a Ford touring car tried to seize a government mail truck in St Paul on November 29. They maneuvered alongside and ordered driver E. A. Brumer to stop, but Brumer accelerated and sped away. No pursuit followed. The truck carried mail.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Leopol Rothschild aged 87, father of Maurice L. Rothchild of Chicago, died Monday at his daughter Mrs S R Pflaum’s home. He arrived in Minneapolis 22 years ago from Germany.
Washington November 29 President Harding will offer support focusing on a business based government and legislation to speed normalcy. The address will outline administration efforts to streamline government and aid rapid normalcy return.
Washington reports the third week of the arms limitation conference will likely yield a showdown over naval armaments. United States and Japan are deadlocked on capital ship tonnage in the Hughes plan, with advisory naval experts to resume talks. Tokyo cites worker unrest and errors in American calculations as reasons for sticking points, while Washington may move toward adopting its viewpoint.
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle testified he found Virginia Rappe kneeling in his hotel bathroom and carried her to his bed to help. He described observed actions by Mrs Delmont and Miss Pryvon, including ice rubbing and disrobing, and demonstrated party seating on a board before the court adjourned.
Washington reports that the American plan for limiting naval armaments remains unchanged. Japanese and British naval experts were informed at an informal meeting that the U S advisory committee sees no error in the plan. Japan anticipates an agreement on naval and Far East issues before Christmas.
In Bismarck Philip R Bangs handed the gavel to Marshal Ferdinand Foch at a November 28 celebration honoring the French commander. Thousands greeted the special train. Foch attended mass at St Marys School and spoke at Governor Nestos’s reception. Indian dancers and Red Tomahawk rituals highlighted the visit, with plans for a Billings Montana stop next.
Soviet Foreign Minister Gorg Tchitcherin said in an exclusive United Press interview that America has unofficially set three preconditions for talks with Russia. He listed a stabilized government, recognition of property rights, and an assurance no terror under Soviet rule. He did not name a U.S. source.
A deadly blaze at the Rialto theatre in New Haven last night left three dead and twenty six seriously injured with twelve in critical condition. hundreds fled as flames spread quickly through the building during a 600 person viewing, many trapped by smoke and a darkened exit. A coroner's inquest was set for today as authorities searched the ruins for victims.
Washington reports that the Shantung question was described in Japanese quarters as “as good as settled” marking a notable shift in East Asia policy on November 28. The remark follows ongoing diplomacy over Shantung province and national statements from Tokyo.
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