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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
1
A compilation of Iowa incidents notes multiple deaths and injuries across the state including suicides in Dubuque and Shenandoah, a missing Sioux City man found in the Big Sioux river, and a fatal crash near Council Bluffs. Other items cover farm shipments, bank filings, court actions, hydroelectric plans, and local school and agricultural developments.
The House panel approves a 1 million dollar relief appropriation for Mississippi valley flood sufferers while the chamber passes a conference report extending the 8 percent immigration limit to June 30, 1925. Rumors swirl around Secretary Mellon’s resignation as Dawes denies any succession.
A wide set of events include a $1000000 suit against Governor Mussell dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in Jackson Mississippi. Walter F Thode is arrested for embezzling $11086 from Overland National Bank Boise Idaho. A Baltimore & Ohio freight wreck at Fairhope Pennsylvania follows a locomotive explosion killing three trainmen. A $100000000 loan to Canada is announced in New York. Matt Fitzgerald dies on the Lake Geneva Elk Horn road. George Hohn is injured. Vassar College defeats Brown University in debate at Poughkeepsie with Vassar supporting independence for the Philippines. Richard Croker dies near Dublin with his wife at his bedside. Deer swim the Mississippi near Natchez due to flood controls. New York bids farewell to Marshal Joffre aboard the Celtic. A mine attack at Paterson kills three miners, one wounded. Fort Worth rail lines reopen after floods. Bandits hit the Liberty Theater in Sedalia stealing cash. Francis B R Korns files for bankruptcy in Des Moines with liabilities near 1 million. Riot injuries occur among state police and miners at Tower Hill mine Uniontown area. Bandits captured after a gun battle following a Chicago station robbery.
Charles Robertson pitched a perfect game to defeat the Detroit Tigers 2 to 0 in Detroit. Only 27 batters faced the White Sox ace as he dominated with flawless control and no hits allowed. The win showcases Robertson’s hall of fame talent on a standout mound performance.
Leon Fraser executive officer of the United States Veterans' Bureau with HQ in Washington has a long career from private in 1917 to major and likely colonel. He left the Differential Steel vice presidency to return to service and now directs care for wounded ex soldiers as Legion post appoints him vice commander.
Joe Taylor once an automobile bandit and jail inmate reformed through study and became a lecturer. He aided government secret service during war by using anarchist knowledge to prevent explosives and protect plants and waterways. He spoke to Legion members in New York about crime and politics.
Dr. Hicks of Seattle urges freedom for all American eagles held in captivity. He directs the American Legion War Department and enlists the Audubon Society and other patriotic groups to press for release, arguing the eagle embodies American freedom and should not be captive.
Two ministers of the gospel Rev Johnny Beard pastor of First Presbyterian Hoquiam Wash and Rev Earl Blackman national Legion chaplain will box at the Legion state convention in Wenatchel Wash to entertain the audience Beard served with the Ninety first division in France and boxed a veteran of the British forces at a Legion post meeting Blackman a Kansas pastor is a boxing referee and ex track and football star Fields note a war record for Beard and Blackman’s future opponent a captain who served with the 361st Infantry Wildcat division and was awarded the Croix de Guerre and cited by the U S government
Mrs John Marshall of Anchorage Kentucky longtime national executive committee woman for the American Legion Auxiliary continues her service to ex service men. Her latest plan opens a boarding home in Louisville Kentucky for veterans in vocational training with nominal fees a large living room and library forming a home like atmosphere for the residents. Her wartime service includes directing canteen work where more than 300000 service men were cared for and her experiences with soldiers are many. A 1946 letter recalls her early wartime meals and a veteran seeking help to locate his wife for a remarriage.
Ex service men embrace wireless phones to play music in Legion halls and VA hospitals. An Omaha post prepared a dance but music failed. a veteran connected to Chicago via wireless for live orchestra. North Carolina hospitals adopt radio to entertain recovering soldiers. Asheville government hospital gains phone access.
The American Legion and local posts urge Congress to pass the pending adjusted compensation bill. Mrs Ka Walker sponsors the tale bonus measure and calls for ex nurses inclusion. Emergency World War officers seek equal retirement terms with regular officers. Marion Ohio area groups press for relief for soldiers.
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