18 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1924
Page
1
Editorial rails against pacifists and their opposition to the Japanese exclusion measure. It argues some oppose national policy, claim America should be weak, and claim Ambassador Hanihara tried to bluff the United States to defeat exclusion. The piece contends Americans will defend Americanism and deny Asian influence.
A commentary argues that large Japanese immigration threatens Amenean prosperity and ideals. It claims Japanese are heathens who do not assimilate and are undesirable, while defending America’s right to accept residents. It contrasts American stance with other nations and mocks pacifists as naive.
Readers express fatigue with congressional investigations and public hearings. They fault clamor and sensationalism, desire constructive action, and call for less focus on scandal and more on policy. Across parties, opinion favors curbing exposes and defending public trust.
Speakers at the Gas associations of Iowa week long session emphasized customer ownership of utilities. They argued light power telephone and traction firms should be owned by the people they serve who buy stock and share profits. The idea aligns with American democratic practice and expands employee ownership already common in utilities.
A column discusses potential Democratic campaign manager prospects including W. W. Durbin of Kenton DC, famed as a premier amateur magician, and Cordell Hull’s ongoing role. It notes Republican efforts in Texas, references Mrs. Sylvester Wells’ review, and recalls Herbert Hadley’s recent political reemergence amid Kansas City charter drafting.
A fragment from a historical article discusses the path toward regulated utilities, emphasizing public service and the role of sensible oversight to ensure fair, reliable service for all citizens. It hints at balancing governance with practical utility needs.
The poem urges a full investigation into Billy Patterson's death, demanding secret service sleuths, witnesses, and government action. It cites 1924 copyright by George Matthew Adams and pleads for locating the assailant from Troy to Enniskillen.
A jumble of statements mentions sheets used by a burglar in Boston, phono graphs, London news, a rolling pin attack, a quirky old English phrase, a Chicago elopement by plane, and an ironic view of danger in racing versus people, ending with a stray Seattle coal plant reference.
Twenty years ago today April 18 1904 visitors Ned Chapman and Miss Lelia Tenny from Des Moines stayed with Chapman’s mother on West 6th street. Seven six-week revival at Church of Christ ends with favorable results. Mrs J Mys Hedges sails to Panama IA. Mrs J D Williams of Newport NE leaves after visiting her son Dr H K Williams. Rock Island Mortgage filed in Polk County for 163000000 with Capital City Trust NY and D J Francis St Louis. filing fee 40. A L Chrisman of Red Oak buys Mickel feed business on West 2nd street with his son visiting city. F R B Joy of Beatrice NE dies at home aged. Olof Remsen of Maine visits on business. Will Spence of Anita visits over weekend. Ten years ago April 18 1914 Secretary Chas E Bradley files as Republican candidate for county representative. President Wilson sent ultimatum to Huerta over Mexican affair. Hedges Brothers install new ery room tumbler in cleaning plant. Miller Conrad hospitalized after stroke. George Marin, Atlantic boy, son of W B Martin, mentioned.
The fragment references the Panama office tasks, a clerk role in a college department, and a daughter of Arch Lantia with a window incident. It notes the progressives driving a campaign field effort this fall per L. P. Hailley, progressive county chairman.
The Stylus, a new magazine from the local Kappa Delta Phi chapter, will premier at the Teachers College Cedar Falls. It aims to provide alumni students and faculty with reviews summaries of investigations conducted by faculty and affiliated scholars. Hans Anderson, now an instructor in Maglish.
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