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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
3
Washington May 1 reports show improving business conditions with larger production and rising export trade. Wholesale and retail trade increase, prices decline, and cost of living drops by three points though no imminent boom, while Europe’s reconstruction lags behind. A note on peace aims to blend French and British demands for a Russian settlement.
A 24 hour period in St Paul Minneapolis and South St Paul yielded three murders two self inflicted shootings and two additional fatal shootings. Martin Finmayer 23 of New Ulm shot Katherine Becker 21 and then shot himself. James Brason 25 died at the scene. John Bacon 50 is in custody. Harold Hanson shot and killed by John Keyes 25 who then killed himself. Mrs Hanson severely wounded. Ben Bladu of South St Paul killed in his room. David Ardrillian 37 sought for past wounding.
San Francisco May 1 The oil steamer Whittier ran ashore ten miles off Point Arena on the northern California coast. A private radio advised danger but offered few details. Captain Lochen and 13 crew members of Union Oil’s tank steamer landed at Point Arena after three hours at sea in an open boat. The Shawnee Revenue Cutter is en route to aid, and tugs were sent from the area.
Reports from Tin Tsuan and Manila on May 1 describe Chang Taoling’s forces capturing Machang and taking prisoners as Gen Wu Pei Fan positions Chinese troops between the capital and invaders. A American businessman Justin Brant said Japan provides physical and moral support, with Chinese‑speaking Japanese soldiers aboard trains. Also mention blocking railroads and protests by foreign powers. A Manila dispatch notes the Philippines commemorates Dewey’s victory and a Philippine commission sails to the US to push for autonomy.
Fargo reports from Cass county indicate wheat acreage is about 80 percent of last year due to 10 percent reductions and bad weather. Flax, seeds, and leguminous grains rise, with flax likely to exceed previous plantings to offset wheat losses. Seeding runs countywide, aided by seed shortages. potato acreage also set to grow, with seeding planned mid May around Page Ayr and Hunter.
A mother guides Fred in making May baskets from raisin and cereal boxes. He learns safe use of scissors, plans fringe strips, and envisions giving the finished baskets to friends on May Day, while building focus and thoughtful handiwork.
Gertrude Hanna vanished four weeks ago and was later found in the Presbyterian church basement in Hopeston Illinois. Carpenters making repairs discovered her body. authorities suspect poisoning or sedation but no poison was found. Five young men were questioned as investigators pursue exact time and cause of death.
Washington May 1 Secretary of the Navy Denby asked the senate appropriation committee to raise the 1923 appropriation bill by 28 166 000 dollars to fund a navy of 86 000 men.
Major General James McAndrews, chief of staff of the American expeditionary forces in World War I, died in Washington hospital. He was 60, with death due to hardening of the arteries and valvular heart trouble.
Washington May 1 a new process for making fertilizer cuts costs by 50 percent and will be used at the Mussel Shoals plant if Henry Ford is granted the lease senior Ford engineer W B Mayor told the senate agriculture committee today.
Washington May 1 The 1821 law regulating stock yards was declared constitutional by the Supreme Court in a victory for the farm bloc behind its passage. The ruling affirms government control over stockyard regulation.
In Queens four camper youths built a campfire and staged a deadly duel over tomato soup. Victor Jahauvditeh, 16, was the cook and commander. Jacob Kadish challenged him to a rifle fight. After ten minutes of shooting, Victor was hit. Jacob Kadish is held on homicide without bail.
Genoa Italy May 1 Russians must unconditionally recognize her war debts before any allied assistance will be given. The allies do not demand immediate payment though. This demand marks a victory for French ideas over the British plan.
Former United States Senator A. J. Granma of North Dakota is ill with stomach cancer and not curable. He was released from St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester Minnesota and left for his Lakota home. Mayo Bros. operated with tumor removal deemed fatal and indicated the end could come within a month.
South Dakota Republican Representative Royal Johnson alleges duplications of 250 to 400 million dollars in government bonds. He claims thousands of dollars are duplicated and says he has evidence with the Department of Justice. Attorney General Daugherty is due in Washington to address the report.
May 1 report from Bismarck North Dakota says Devils Lake is the board’s pick for the new Odd Fellows home after five years of indecision. Four towns lobbied, with Devils Lake set to receive the facility if a suitable site is guaranteed at reasonable cost and with adequate water and sewer services. Velya is the second choice if Devils Lake fails to meet the requirements.
An American officer in Mayence Germany was shot in the shoulder and his chauffeur beaten by May day demonstrators after his automobile disrupted their marching crowd. The officer drew a revolver and both men were injured in the ensuing struggle.
Henry Ford told the congressional military affairs committee he will offer four percent interest on dam three financing and assume government liability from suits linked to the Georgia plant. He agrees to any disposal terms at the end of the 100 year lease and removes objections raised by committee members. Executives discussed the concessions as likely to strengthen his offer from Washington on April 28.
Jackson Mississippi May 1 The trial of the $100000 suit of Miss Francis Birkhead against Governor Russell of Mississippi on a charge of seduction opened in federal court today Miss Birkhead arrived from New Orleans where she has lived since filing charges months ago She formerly was Russell's stenographer for two previous governors She said she went to Memphis for an operation on the instigation of no governor and her health was affected Russell calls it a frameup by an insurance company involved in a fight with him in the senate
In Chicago on May 1 a bandit pressed burning paper against Harry Crawford, manager of the Metropolitan Motion Picture Theatre, to extract the safe combination. Crawford resisted and the robber fled with 369 dollars. Crawford was found unconscious from the pain.
Washington April 28 The United States has informed Cuba that it will organize its financial and economic affairs or face intervention. It was understood that the plan was communicated through Major General Crowder, President Harding's representative in Cuba, and the Cuban ambassador.
In Independence Kansas on April 28 Ben Prior suffered bruises after being whipped by Mrs. W C Weston and Mrs Charles Saddey while Mr Chas Saddey watched. The women claimed Prior had slandered them and invited him for a car ride where the attack occurred. Prior complied with their demand to take his medicine.
Genoa Italy May 1 The Genoa Conference may break up after the Wednesday plenary session unless the Russians offer a quick solution. The Political subcommittee failed to move the Russia proposal and there was no sign the Soviet delegation would accept the Allied note. The Allies agreed on a 30 million crown aid figure, deemed utterly inadequate by the Russians.
Tin Tsuen China May 1 martial law declared in Peking as fighting intensifies across the front. Reports say American officials have dispatched a hurry call to Washington seeking a warship for imminent action.
The Northern Baptist Laymen's Council convened at Beverly to urge a $15,000,000 drive by April for denominational work amid a crisis. Leaders including Dr. John Y. Richie emphasized unity, urging volunteers to finance missionary efforts, support foreign fields, and accelerate promotion of the denomination during a pivotal time. The campaign seeks to retire debts and fund ongoing missions as national leaders join local citizens in a bold, collective effort.
A call to raise 15 million by April ends as Northern Baptist Laymen's Council urges every church in the denomination to respond with energetic support. Officers include Judge FB Freeman of Denver as chairman and E H Rhoades of Toledo as secretary, with A M Harris of New York as treasurer and vice chair Albert L. Seoow.
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