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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
2
The Atchison Weekly Globe details its publication by The Globe Publishing Co at Fifth and Main, with postal status as second class matter and a yearly subscription price of 1.00.
The column asks if Charles Lindbergh should profit from his transatlantic flight and argues a million dollars could fund further aviation advances. It notes Lindbergh plans rest in the U S and may seek aviation work while stressing the benefit of wealth for advancing air exploration. The piece ends with a hopeful wish that he cashes in.
A Coffeyville riot scare followed a white girl report of assault by three black men. Six weeks of inquiry led to a white man’s arrest in Wichita and one girl’s arrest as an accessory before the fact. Police doubted the initial tale as residents await outcome.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes stresses the duty of citizenship to work for, live in, and support one’s town. He urges residents to back civic and commercial progress, speak well of their locality, and not obstruct efforts to improve the community.
For the first time in years Atchison merchants may sell cigarets legally after the repeal of the anti cigaret statute. Retailers must have state tax stamps and county licenses, which many dealers have secured. Officials expect no sharp rise in sales and hope to end local lawbreaking.
The Main street bus begins service replacing horse drawn cars on the line. Kansas Public Service Co introduces bye carriers promising better quicker and more comfortable service for West Atchison residents, following earlier removal of Northeast street cars. The piece also reflects on American progress and a joke about a traveler learning magic in Chicago.
A slice of local humor and observations from The Globe page includes quips on family life, work, progress, travel, and social manners. Jokes about hats, cars, weather, and temperaments mingle with reflections on tradition, home life, and small town routines across Atchison.
A mosaic of social chatter and light notes from Atchison includes remarks on health, grammar debates, vacation plans, and daily curios. Mentions of residents such as Werner Nass and Bert Gilmore, plus a San Diego reporter Forrest Warren, color a slice of town life with jokes, car talk, and small-town observations.
Local notes report Miss Lottie Urie returning toward California while Warren Allen’s house at 608 Riley street is being painted. A range of arrivals departures and observations fill the town from Main Street to the county commission’s work and a popular redecorated Melinteer building.
From Mondays Daily the Northeast Kansas fruit section launches The Midwest Fruitman a monthly magazine edited by H. B. Peterson with Stella Mae Peterson associate editor printed in Wathena. It aims to connect fruit growers across regions with articles exchange of ideas and greetings from Wil liam Jardine and horticultural leaders.
Col. Abraham B. Covall longtime Atchison resident died at his Oakland California home on May 31 after participating in Memorial Day events. He was the oldest Coast Guard commander of the G A L Ro in the United States and the oldest surviving agent of Pacific Mutant Life Insurance. He had lived in Oakland since 1880 and remained active in business.
In Shannon, farmers trapped and handed over Fred Weaver after a midnight raid that stole hundreds of chickens. Sheriff W A Coleman and Deputy Ray Fletcher recovered the birds and Weaver faces four burglary and larceny charges in district court. The case could carry up to five years in prison if convicted.
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