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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
3
Iowa State news rounds up events from across the Commonwealth detailing local developments, incidents, and community updates. The report aggregates notable happenings, while naming key towns and institutions involved in the latest civic and social changes.
Expert accountant Burnap reports a $34,611.80 shortage in Sac County Treasurer W. J. Pettis's accounts after reviewing tax lists and receipts. Findings show cancellations duplications and omissions as main errors. Pettis was arrested on embezzlement charges as a bond was posted for grand jury appearance.
Mrs. August J. Johnson, while her husband worked in the field, drowned her four children aged about one to six years in the cistern at their Ida Grove farm home a mile south. Neighbors and town people rushed to assist as she attempted suicide, and despite efforts to revive the children for an hour, all were found dead.
Milo Wilcox, living two miles from Wallin, near Red Oak, killed by his mother with a butcher knife after attacking his sister and attempting self harm. The six year old died within hours. the 11 year old girl and the mother are seriously wounded or unconscious. Narrow escape in Sioux City hotel fire as gas and flame trigger explosion injures guests. Agnes Holm, recently discharged from a hospital, rescued through a second story window after smoke inhalation.
Nova City reports that L. Jones, a prominent Walrfield farmer, died from injuries suffered in an incident at Wellman. He sustained a fractured skull and multiple broken ribs. a rough encounter caused him to be thrown from a team and into a post, leading to fatal trauma.
After a week, towns in upper Mississippi country remain crippled by rain and hail. McGregor faces six feet of floodwater and widespread debris, with $300,000 to $500,000 in losses. Dubuque mobilizes pumps as crops suffer near-total failure and health concerns rise amid filth and disease risk.
Des Moines reports a nine year old boy Kenneth Reeves faces juvenile court over the death of Cecil Jenkins after an argument ended when Reeves struck with a broom handle, the blow crushing the skull. Jenkins died at his father’s home on South East Fourth Street after remaining unconscious all night. Reeves is confined as the case goes to the juvenile judge.
In Burlington the Assistant U. S. Attorney filed for the removal of County Attorney Kukimeier for failing to enforce the mulct law. Rev C L Tennant and Grace M E church affiliate signed the petition. Judge Withrow ordered the matter to await the district court’s regular fall term. First state move to enforce the law in Burlington, seen as potentially significant.
Rock Rapids Iowa reports the drowning of 24 year old J Rupelje, an employee at the Town Sayings bank. He dived from a boat into 12 feet of water on Rock River with two friends who tried to assist but could not locate him due to the current. His parents live in St Thomas Ontario Canada.
Charley Morton the former star and now president of the Ohio and Pennsylvania league says modern baseball is faster and better. He notes improvements in equipment and training, argues pitching has advanced, and that today every player must be a star rather than rely on a few greats from the past. He praises modern play and insists he remains a fan of contemporary baseball.
President Ban Johnson discussed in Boston the idea of a home for disabled and unfortunate ball players. Connie Mack proposed that some day a portion of game receipts be donated to a fund. Johnson favored starting a fund under trustees with up to five beneficiaries, based on merit.
Rube Waddell vows to stop overusing his arm and pitches with his head. After defeating the Philadelphia Athletics 10 to 0 for St Louis, he plans to outthink batters, rely on team defense, and save his arm by using slower, smarter pitches. He aims to model his approach after legends like Plank and Mathewson and emphasizes brain work over strength.
Frank Bowerman of the Boston National League team sustained a rare green stick fracture in his hand during a recent game. Doctors note this injury is unusual in adults over twenty, signaling Bowerman’s still youthful, vigorous condition on the field.
St. Louis Americans star Bobby Wallace emphasizes thinking as essential to a great shortstop, pairing brain with fast feet and hands to cover ground and throw accurately. The piece praises agility like Ky Smiirner and notes experience blends with quick decision making, urging young players to learn rapid fielding and instant throws. It also reflects on Wee Willie Keeler’s Yankee tenure and New York’s late entry into the American League amid political and fan opposition.
The famous Billy Keeler surprised New York by joining a nearly unknown league's hilltop team, drawing skeptical fans and even Tamany faction heat. His presence justified the club's bid and drew the better class to attend games, while Keeler took a rest amid the bustling controversy and praise from his city.
Professional cards describe services in abstracts opinions on titles real estate and probate law. Located at the corner of 4th and Chestnut Streets Atlantic Iowa offering legal assistance.
Dr C Clark, formerly intern at the hospital of the State University of Iowa, lists office contact at 461 Black and 263 Black as part of Atlantic area listings.
T B Swan offers wills drawn and probated, reports for administrators and guardians, and appointments secured. Probate practice is a specialty with general law business transacted. Atlantic.
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