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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
6
Cloud bursts across northern Colorado trigger floods in Pueblo and Marshall and sweep roads, rail lines, and crops. The Arkansas River floods Pueblo with six feet of water in streets while towns struggle without power, food, water, and medical aid.
The Colorado flood has 35 known dead, 31 in Pueblo morgues and four in nearby towns. Hundreds are missing and have fled to higher ground. Property loss across the district is estimated at 50 million dollars as the flood response continues.
Pueblo Colorado battles a renewed flood wave from the Arkansas River after a dam burst. Troops guided residents to higher ground amid a five foot wall of water. The disaster toll nears 30 lives with extensive property damage and continued evacuations as waters recede after cresting at dawn.
Devils Lake North Dakota authorities pursue a case linking George Gwynn an alleged confession to shooting Walter Westfall last fall. They fear Gwynn also murdered his wife and Westfall’s sister and father who vanished. Westfall and Gwynn reportedly traveled to northern Minnesota with horses and money.
St Paul reports merchants and shippers are promoting “perfect package week” to improve wrapping and marking to reduce breakage and loss for rail shipments. Railways and shippers cooperate to save money and avoid customer disputes amid efforts to standardize packaging. Fergus Falls reports Andrew Gustaf Nelson, son-in-law of Senator Knute Nelson, found guilty of manslaughter in the 1920 Middleton killing near Alexandria. The jury returned after ten hours and Nelson faces five to ten years. appeals discussed.
Huron at 8 D today hosts the kickoff of debates between Arthur C. Townley head of the National Nonpartisan league and William Langer former North Dakota attorney general. Langer argues the league harms the state while Townley defends its influence. Additional debates set for Sioux Falls tomorrow and Mitchell Wednesday.
St. Paul June 6. There is little hope the post office department will alter its Chicago Twin Cities aerial mail route decision. Senator Knute Nelson advised the St. Paul association that he felt likely the department would not change its plan.
Washington June 6 The Supreme Court ruled against the federal government in a major tax case affecting estates nationwide. Courts held that executors of estates may deduct the federal and state taxes paid from income tax returns, affecting estates with net amounts over 50 000 and making large portions of estate taxes refundable.
President Harding told Negro students at Lincoln Memorial University in Oxford that education is the solution to the race problem and expressed hope there would never be another Tulsa race riot. He spoke briefly during a return trip from Valley Forge where he visited Senator Knox’s home.
Washington June 6 The porter resolution backed by house leaders as a Borah disarmament plan substitute was ordered favorably reported today.
In New York on June 6 steps were taken to reveal the names of nine new women in the Stillman divorce case. Secret hearings before Referee Gleason at Poughkeepsie were set to resume tomorrow.
Grace E Holbrook of Rugby Wyoming teaches music and art in Thermopolis public schools. Mary Morsbach of Durand Wisconsin works as a YMCA secretary in Parsons Kansas. Mabel L Jones Glick of Kansas City writes confirming Alumni dues. George Tenney, Everett Washington, teaches manual training at Lincoln Grade. Alma L Christensen of New Rockford teaches music and art in high school grades. Ruth Stowell Korshak of Harlem Montana, Maud Willyard and others list moves and occupations in Lisbon North Dakota and beyond. Several alumni reside in California and New York while remaining connected to VCN Alumni Association.
The list of alumni planning attendance this summer grows. Kathryn St. Jacque, a 1920 elementary graduate, will be present after teaching sixth grade in Underwood schools. Sarah Morris, class of 1910, of Bismarck, will also attend and has reserved. She has taught primary work in Wilton public schools.
About 45 Wool Growers from Barnes County attended the Leal gathering to discuss wool handling, pool relations, and logistics. They voted to pool wool this year with four delivery days June 27 28 29 and 30, store at Leal warehouse, ship on the last day, and forego insurance.
Miss Mary G. Deem head of the Art Department returns from a leave in Western New York. She describes Springwater Bald Hill forests and fruit waste, notes foggy five week period with no sun, and contrasts Western New York people with those of the West. Students enjoyed the talk and expect her return next fall.
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