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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
6
Walter S Ward, son of a wealthy bread king, is released on bond after Justice Seager set bail at $60,000 and a habeas corpus release was ordered pending appeal. Ward admits killing Clarence Peters, a former sailor, amid a scheme involving a blackmail gang and Peters as a participant. Authorities expect bail to be posted soon.
Tim Murphy Fred Mader and Von Shea were released in Chicago on habeas corpus after bond set at 75000 each. Judge Harry B. Miller presided as the trio, described as labor leaders, faced murder charges connected to the Will gang Lerforiam investigation.
Mathilda McCormick aged 17 fiancee of Max Oser parted company with Julia Mangold a former bookkeeper at the stable where Oser rode Mangold and McCormick had planned marriage return trips and now the Oser wedding appears delayed Mangold left for New York en route to Switzerland longtime friendship linked to John D Rockefeller’s sister’s Swiss birth.
A violent storm dumps four inches of rain in one hour paralyzing Burlington. Widespread damage followed as wind tore up wires and toppled streetcar lines. Water filled lower homes, one building collapsed, and river levels rose rapidly.
London reports Lloyd George summoned Irish leaders to Downing Street to discuss peace amid tension over a treaty between Free State and Republican rebel representatives. Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith held a preliminary conference.
J K Devine, an escaped convict in Waupon Wisconsin, surrendered after two days of freedom saying his conscience hurt him and he could serve the remainder of his four year felonious assault term. Companion escapee Tom Barman remains at large.
Brookings S D May 27 The University of South Dakota and the Des Moines University are the favorites in the track and field meet here today.
Washington May 27 Republicans failed to force cloture on a senatorial debate. Threatened caucus upset over an eloiture attempt led to a deferral of action until next Wednesday.
J E Pasenault photograph studio in Williston North Dakota burned today. Fire started in rear shed. Insurance on building and contents totaling 2200 will not cover the loss. Cameras and some furniture saved. rest burned or water damaged.
A British soldier was shot dead and another wounded on College Green in Dublin by an unknown assailant. A woman and a child were also struck by stray bullets in the incident on May 27.
In London on May 26 British parliament members who signed the Irish Free State treaty met with Irish leaders Arthur Griffith George Duffy and Enam Duggan to discuss the crisis The Irish delegates were urged to reassure Britain and safeguard British interests as strife in Ireland North and South continued Washington May 20 Republican leaders plan to postpone indefinitely the senatorial vote on Kellogg Lenroot cloture to avoid derailing tariff legislation The move aims to delay ruling and secure broader support until Saturday.
Morning temperatures were logged at 4 30 daily by the State Teachers College. The week’s low of 41 degrees was recalled for Friday May 19 and the peak of 83 degrees occurred Sunday May 21. Rainfall totaled 0.80 inches that afternoon and night. Daily highs and lows are listed with dates and names MAC ROBERTSON OBSERVER.
In St. Paul Minnesota on May 26 66 year old WilhelmEnglebee and 77 year old WilhelmEnglebee are cited in a separation case. The couple from separate marriages have 13 and 11 children respectively. The mother obtained separation on grounds of cruel and inhumane treatment. The article notes definitions of social classes and references a Ford and gasoline noted in the context of the decree.
In London May 26 Britain backed Lloyd George in a House of Commons confidence vote. The tally was 285 to 26 after an eighty minute address. The premier did not recount Genoa gains but the result strengthens his stance against the Hague challenge.
Chicago May 26 A guardian was appointed for 17 year old Mathilda McCormick by Henry S McCormick to permit her to avoid marrying Swiss horseman Max Oser. The move follows past cases where children chose custody, with speculation Mathilda may use guardianship to halt the engagement.
London May 26. Lloyd George declared the world remains threatened with war at a Hotel Cecil luncheon. He attacked groups hindering the economic conference and insisted Britain, having mobilized 9,000,000 for war, is entitled to a voice when peace comes.
A public kindergarten festival in Valley City featured a gym program by pupils from the Training School Ritchie and Lincoln public schools. More than a hundred children carried May baskets in a processional, crowned May Queen Elaine Whitson with wreaths by Estelle Matchik, Barbara Short and Mary Calnan, and showcased entertaining games. Misses Flinn Cameron and Wilsie earned praise for organizing the event and coordinating the large program with careful detail and tasteful decorations.
Dublin on May 27 reports a party of armed men shot and killed former constable Greer and mortally wounded his son at Cotehall in County Rockscummins.
Langseth from Barney North Dakota failed all day to insure his whiskers in Sacramento as part of the '49er celebration. Governor Lee A. Stephens presented a gold medal featuring whiskers rowing and a decorative button on the reverse, one feature of the event.
Federal Reserve Board in Minneapolis today reported improving conditions across farming, industry, and markets. John H. Rich noted stabilized farm output, increased credit and money supply enabling greater production and marketing activity.
Washington May 26 The administration faces a factional dispute over who will lead the internal revenue bureau The choice is between Blair the internal revenue commissioner and Dover the assistant secretary of the treasury Dover is out west and has dismissed two of Dovers appointees and two more are to be discharged A O Sumner and A C Childs dismissed appointees appeal to President Harding for reinstatement and are backed by Iowa congressmen
Washington May 26 The efforts of Representative Johnson and Woodruff to vote on the resolution ordering an extensive examination of war frauds failed in the house. Speaker Gillett refused to recognize Johnson when he sought to question the Chairman and force him to introduce the resolution previously ordered.
A powder works explosion at Limenighning near Emporium, Pennsylvania, on May 26 killed nine people and injured many others. The cause remains unknown and some injured will be brought to the town for treatment.
Classified notice lists a Rumely Oil-Pull engine with five bottom plow four creaker bottoms steering device in good condition run two or three times. Contact Mr Wm Finstad Harmon 16 6th. Also Ford car with long box attached phone 203d B2rd-itwp. Annual meeting Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Valley City Friday June 30 at 2 o'clock G. S Karshner Secy.
Announcement from John A Johnson seeking Barnes County Superintendent of Schools nomination at the June primaries. Johnson lists college degrees BA and PhD, first grade certificate, ex service member, six years teaching in the county, asks for primary election support.
A collection of notices announces candidacy for Barnes County offices including Register of Deeds and Sheriff in the June primaries. Also included are summons and court notices involving Esther and Lionel Bihner, and a real estate mortgage foreclosure sale for property in Barnes County.
Celia A Lundy petitions for letters of administration with will annexed on Arthur Everett Lundy deceased residing in Less, Barnes County North Dakota. Hearing set for June 29 1922 at 10 AM in Valley City Court. Respondents cited to appear and show cause why petition should not be granted. Combs and Ritchie attorneys for petitioner. First publication May 26 last June 15.
J B Shearer announces candidacy for Barnes County Treasurer promising honest efficient service. Warren H Towne seeks Clerk of Court nomination urging support at June primary. Harry N Olbsy also seeks Clerk of Court nomination urging support and vote at June primary.
A Barnes County candidate pledges honest, efficient service if elected sheriff. N J Nelson asks voters for support at the June primaries, asserting a commitment to faithful duties and public trust.
North Dakota state and county court petition seeks appointment of an administratrix with will annexed. Public notice indicates probate proceeding in County Court before Hon. judge.
In County Court before Hon C H Knudson addresses the estate of Isa belle Knudson also known as Belle Knudson deceased. The matter involves proof of will and appears before the Barnes County court.
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