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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
7
London reports put damages in the millions as Sinn Fein incendiary raids target Liverpool docks and English property. Extra troops patrolled, fires smoldered along a nine mile dock line while police and soldiers broke up an arson plot in a lumber yard. Evidence points to incendiary causes as gangs struck with kerosene soaked socks.
Dublin reports anonymous letters threaten British officers with assassination unless they quit Ireland at once. A Dublin killing rap sheet was promised if they stay. Irish officials allege gunmen from America have arrived in Dublin amid renewed Sinn Fein activity and incendiary outbreaks in England.
Keith Collins, aviator, sought for the $2,500,000 Council Bluffs mail train robbery, was arrested at Westville Oklahoma after a struggle with post office inspectors. Authorities say he fled with the loot in an auto and six others are in custody. In Kansas City he signed a confession claiming participation and burning most of the bonds and money except about $500, saying the paper was marked. inspectors say he denied knowledge of the haul.
Huntington W Va Nov 29 Mingo county the scene of bloody clashes between striking coal miners and mine guards was placed under martial law a proclamation reportedly requested by Gov Cornwell Colonel Herbert Hall and a battalion of 480 men arrived from Camp Sherman troops quartered in the courthouse city hall and a former hotel three companies billeted in Williamson others sent east and west with commands to set up headquarters at Kermit Catheroy Noland and Matewan
Washington on November 29 a plan to revive universal military training was announced as a likely topic for a special session called by President Harding. House Military Committee chairman Kahn of California and other backers say chances are slim before then due to lack of time and opposition in the current Congress.
Washington on November 29 representatives of farmers labor and consumers groups denounced Armour and Swift stockyard disposal plans and urged passage of packing regulation bills to curb monopolistic control and protect small producers and workers.
Washington dispatch says President Wilson may urge immediate revision of revenue laws in his forthcoming message to Congress. Republicans delay action until after March 4, citing a short session. White House notes Wilson favors tax redistribution, repealing excess profits taxes, and possibly tariff amendments. Tumulty and Wilson discussed the drafting. several key points remain to be finished.
Chicago reports food prices easing from recent highs with pork wholesale cuts of 18¢ to 21¢ per pound, butter at 65¢, sugar at 10¢ per pound, and loaf bread cheaper. City officials plan to question bakers and restaurateurs this week about pie cake and roll prices as the market nears normal levels.
The League of Nations will deploy British French and Spanish troops to Vilna to supervise a plebiscite on whether the city joins Poland or Lithuania. Swedish and Norwegian units may also be dispatched. The session aims to resume open debate after commissions outlined problems and disarmament and an international court loom as hot topics.
President elect Harding moves aboard the steamship Pastoeway returning to the United States after vacation in the Panama canal zone. He strolls the deck, relaxes, and says he values seeing problems firsthand and reiterates U.S. Panama ties in commerce and treaties ahead of landing in Kingston tomorrow.
Police announced in Toronto that 105000 dollars in bonds were found in the attic of John Dougherty's home. Dougherty, secretary to Ambrose Small, Toronto's vanished millionaire, disappeared with several thousand dollars in bonds a year ago. He was escorted through North Dakota en route to Toronto by detectives from Oregon City, Oregon.
Devils Lake North Dakota November 29 the Bank of Tokio Tokio ND became the sixteenth bank in the state to close but hoped to reopen soon. Officials cited inability to meet a surge of old customers while loaned funds remained tied in wheat holdings. Over twelve thousand dollars was withdrawn in two days. The cashier said the bank was solvent but unable to meet demands at present.
Paris November 29 A plan to have Former Premier Venezelas resume his office if King Constantine returns to the throne was mentioned here as the British solution to the Green problem. If a Greek plebiscite favors Princ George no opposition will be shown by the allies, it was predicted.
Washington reports J P Tumulty secretary to President Wilson may accept a seat on the court of customs appeals offered by the President with a decision expected within a few days.
Maude Floyd, 30, confessed to police today to shooting Clarence Alcock of Beloit Wisconsin in her Sharon Pennsylvania home. She claims self defense as Alcock died almost instantly.
Report of the condition of the First National Bank at Valley City North Dakota as of November 15 1920 with resources totaling 1 675 293 17 and liabilities including capital stock 100 000.00 surplus 5 000.00 undivided profits and deposits and various liabilities. Bank cashier C F Mudgett swears to accuracy before Notary B Z Pusch on November 22 1920.
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