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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
3
A report from Avpeniut Gold Mine near Jackson claims miners entombed at a depth of 2400 feet were alive, with officials promising updates. The tale, later contradicted by other sources, prompted cautious optimism and ongoing monitoring as authorities awaited official verification.
Lightning struck the home of Hans Larson near Ray North Dakota on September 9. The chimney was demolished and woodwork splintered but the house did not catch fire. Mrs. Larson was severely shocked and unconscious for a time. Larson’s clothing torn to pieces.
George C. Mayone, head of the federal eradication force, reports finding common barberry bushes imported from Russia in North Dakota. Exhibits shown at the Mandan, Pierre, and Amidon fair illustrate how barberries spread black stem rust to crops. Many visitors did not know what a barberry looks like, confusing plants with other specimens. Mayone notes these bushes were planted many years ago and none were recently introduced. He praises the educational reception of the exhibits and the public’s willingness to aid barberry eradication efforts.
Washington data show September forecasts for all wheat at 8 018 000 bushels versus August 8 005 000 with five year average of 799 000 000. Spring wheat 227 000 000 vs 263 000 000, plus other crops including corn oats barley tobacco flax cotton with varied revisions and yields per acre across five year averages.
St Paul Minnesota September 11 shortages of freight cars threaten grain crops in Minnesota and North Dakota and South Dakota O P B Jacobson state railroad and warehouse commissioner says a Washington meeting to seek relief will include North and South Dakota representatives and the Interstate Commerce Commission car service department. Governor Nestos of North Dakota plans a Fargo conference Wednesday inviting financiers business leaders and organization heads to discuss farmers problems and relief.
St Paul Minn Sept 7 The heat wave grips the midwestern states breaking heat records and causing numerous prostrations with six deaths reported Cooler weather is promised later in the week by the weather bureau The hot spellides high pressure aloft and a Dakotas low pressure center have driven temperatures to over 100 in several locations including Belvidere IL and Mason City IA Corn crop damage is reported across multiple states with many prostrations at state fairs.
Minnneapolis witnesses first Northwest Klan initiation as Klansmen in white robes and tall hoods, about 1000 present, with the Fiery Cross, American Flag, Bible altar and unsheathed sword. Newspaper men were escorted to the site, warned not to identify members, and left before the words were spoken.
Washington D C Sept 11 a bill by Representative Hock Kansas a Republican proposes abolishing the railroad board and replacing it with a five member board of non interested public representatives appointed by the president at a salary of 7500 a year The measure aims to resolve labor railroading disputes and Harding backs it as a solution to railroad problems The current railroad labor board is equally balanced between executives and labor representatives
Lancaster Ohio September 11 Harl Custer age 21 was found deaf and Bessie Grover 18 dying on a rural road after a late night ride. Custer lay beside the car while Grover who was wounded was taken to Lancaster hospital. Coroner Groessinger stated Grover shot Custer to protect her honor.
Fargo report says Mrs. Alex Johnson, 35, died instantly in a suburbs crash. Mrs. George Lofthus injured. driver Charles Carlson held pending coroner verdict. Coroner weighs intoxication probe as jury to rule on cause. Ireland notes former president De Valera opposes Free State treaty and warns of turmoil if not revised.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 11 Anthracite miners and operators formally signed the agreement to end the hard coal strike at 12 05. The mines will be reopened at once it was said.
Federal court in Fargo issued an order to show cause to Fred Mayer and Jackson Purpur, linked to Adolph Purpur, over who started the violence during a Grand Forks Great Northern right of way shooting. Purpur remains hospitalized in critical condition with guard Yon Mrachek held on related self defense claims.
Rex Lord of Dakota Agricultural College notes wheat prices remain low as Europe adjusts demand and substitutes corn for flour. He cites a 25 million bushel shortfall in 1922 world wheat production and warns prices of farm products will stay weak though beef and hogs may rebound. US storage data suggest beef prices could rise soon.
Argonaut Gold Mine in Jackson California enters the eleventh day with no survivors expected as rescue crews persevere amid grim spirits. Signal blasts persist from inside the mine while deafening systems relay sounds to the rescue party and one rescuer injures his neck but remains in service.
Gov James Cox urges settlement of reparations linked to Allied war aims while visiting Europe. He describes U S participation as pivotal and stresses the need for broader alliance with England France Germany and Central European nations to secure stability and pacific settlements.
Milwaukee Wisconsin preparations are under way for imminent steps against Judge Wilkerson and for the resignation of Attorney General Daugherty after the Wisconsin Labor Federation vote. The federation claims the attorney general and judge interfered with unions’ rights and a resolution will be sent to executives by Federation counsel.
In Constantinople on September 11 Christians were attacked by mobs of Turks in the European quarter Para. Stores and villages were looted and burned while several policemen were overpowered and killed during efforts to defend Christians against the onrushing Mohammedans.
Paris reports George Clemenceau plans four speeches in the United States by year’s end to urge allied solidarity with France and England as a path to permanent world peace. He argues America must maintain its wartime stand in peace for a stable future. Washington notes impeachment moves against Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty begin in the House for alleged abuses of power and favoritism toward wealthy criminals.
Chicago on September 11 reports Pauline Frederick, noted stage and screen star, has been cut off from her father Richard Libby’s will, receiving nothing. The estate was valued at about $50,000. Frederick cites loyalty to her divorced mother as the reason, adding she is surprised by her father’s action.
Carl King, 21, a Black man from Mansfield Ohio, admits causing the death of Farrand Rigard and injuring his brother John during a attempted hold up near New Bell Michigan. They were sleeping beside their automobile when confronted by the assailant. King says money obtained from John Rigard funded a companion who remains at large.
Governor designates September 25 to 30 as Dairy Week to spur cooperative breeding associations and farm groups in strengthening dairy production ahead of the National Dairy Exposition in St Paul October 7 to 14 1922. Attendees urged to study dairy economics and improve herds to lower production costs while promoting state cooperation. Smyrna reports London notes Smyrna's surrender to Turkish forces per telegraph.
Samuel Gompers bitterly arraigned Attorney General Daugherty and Federal Judge Wilkerson of Chicago for drafting a temporary injunction against railroad shop workers. He called Wilkerson Daugherty’s pet as he opened the International Typographical Union convention in Atlantic City. The strike, he said, remains as effective as ever.
Moorhead Minnesota September 11 Over estimation of potato crop yields by the government lowered prices. A P Probst field manager of the Northern Potato Growers Sales company says government estimates in the Red River Valley were twenty million bushels too high. First carloads this year sold at 87 to 90 cents a bushel less than last year.
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