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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
8
Rhinelander Wisconsin September 7 Fire past control destroys Jefferie a lumber and paper mill town twelve miles from Rhinelander. Estimated damage one million dollars with seven stores and a dozen homes burned. Refugees arrive here as fire crews under Chief Richard Jule battle the blaze.
Paterson New Jersey September 7 Principals and managers in the Downey Wilson middleweight championship fight in Jersey City were ordered to appear before the New Jersey boxing commission Thursday afternoon. Wilson will be asked to explain his listless performance. The commissioner denied that Tex Rickard asked the panel to delay Wilson’s payment.
Austin, Sept 7. Cyclone Thomson, tied to embezzlement schemes at Hormel Packing, starts a penitentiary term in Stillwater. Judge Miegan imposes up to ten years for $390,000 theft and up to five years for $85,000 embezzlement. Both terms indeterminate, potential release in about two years.
The British cruiser Dauntless carried the flag draped coffins of 15 American officers and men who died in the ZR-2 disaster as it departed Devonport bound for New York. The airmen were to have made the Atlantic crossing in the dirigible and were honored with full military and naval rites aboard the ship.
Fires of incendiary origin destroyed the hardwood yards of the Larson Lumber Company at Jeffris Merrill. Rhinelander apparatus reached the scene early today saving the village from destruction. Flames started last night consumed 3,000,000 feet of lumber valued at about $200,000.
Fargo report states Arthur Noss a 40 year old restaurant owner on Front Street died by self inflicted gunshot this morning. He had lived in Fargo for years and is survived by his wife. Poor health cited as the motive in the death.
Fire swept Rendezvous park in Atlantic City causing an estimated loss of about 150000 dollars. The blaze engulfed the amusement area today, damaging rides and facilities. No injuries are reported. The fire department investigated the cause.
Minneapolis prices for grains and livestock alongside settlement ranges at South St. Paul union stock yards with receipts of cattle calves hogs sheep and cars. Beef steers feed and veal calf prices listed plus hogs lambs and sheep ranges and feeder stock values.
McGrath, Sept 7. Forest fire crews battled to protect Solana and Arthyde as Solana faced complete confinement by flames and residents fled amid fears of a new wind. About 300 guardsmen fought near Solana while other crews held fires at Morrison County and areas around Onamia. Winds and weather conditions shaped the firefighting effort across the Knife River, Two Harbors, and Lake Superior shore fronts, with several towns under varying threats and many already reported under control.
The British cabinet was expected to reach a decision this afternoon at Everness Scotland, with the reply to De Valera’s note likely ready for dispatch. The session adjourns for luncheon, and the fate of Ireland hung on the cabinet's conclusions amid ongoing discussions.
A light forenoon rain began about 1 p m in the forest fire region near McGrath Minnesota. Officials hope the steady drizzle will help stamp out the fire menace. Fires around Solana and Arthyde were reported under control.
Scott Gore, renowned exhibition horse rider, lay exposed for two days in the Bad Lands near Williston North Dakota. In desperation he set fire to a shack to draw attention. He was knocked unconscious by a fall from his horse suffering broken ribs and other injuries. Upon revival his horse was missing.
Chicago Sept 8 Judge Landis ordered wage reductions from 10 to 40 cents an hour affecting 60,000 building trades workers across forty trades. The decision, sought as arbitration, is anticipated to spark a new building boom.
Forest fires west of Onamia near Hillman are under control according to reports. Hillman was threatened overnight but the flames are held in check with several men managing the situation unless a strong wind returns.
A large forest fire in Minnesota destroyed White Pine and threatened Arthyde, with a ten mile front from north to south. Troops and a wind shift were needed to establish a new fire line as crews from Onamia and nearby areas fought the blaze and prepared to evacuate.
Prohibition agents say they will reveal a sensational discovery in the alleged alcohol ring as they continue arrests. H. M. Zimmerman, a former policeman, was arrested after Thomas Russel, the first man nabbed, who was forced to resign from the force. Prominent civic figures in St. Paul and Minneapolis are tied to the case, according to investigators.
In foggy San Francisco the U S destroyer Morris ran aground on Goat Island harbor west end. Tugs Sea Queen Sea Fox and a U S naval tug assisted and stood by. High tide around four o clock was expected to refloat the ship with only minor damage.
Masked robbers entered the First National Bank of Dunnell Minnesota near the Iowa line early today. They cut telephone wires and frightened hotel staff during the attempt. The main vault could not be opened with nitro glycerine and the loot was likely small.
Four Italian victims in the last 24 hours prompt police to fear the Good Killers, a Sicilian assassin network, has resumed activity. Suspects monitored in New York and across Detroit, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and other cities where the group operated.
Washington announces a new note from Secretary Hughes to the allied powers regarding interests in the mandate territory. UPI reports the note was sent and the text is expected to be released later today.
Washington Sept. 6 The War Department resumes Army recruiting after a wave of discharges left the force below 150000, Secretary Weeks announced. The move restores manpower to the level authorized by the army appropriation bill.
Fargo reports the North Dakota board of railroad commissioners granted Nome Co operativ e Grain Co 25000 dollars in capital stock and ordered the Soo Line Railroad to build a loading platform at Courtenay.
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