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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
5
Besen coal field miners voted by a large margin to accept the government’s plan to end the five month strike. Montreal directors of the corporation will review the peace proposal at a forthcoming meeting. Local reports note coal prices may rise as an effect of the strike’s potential resolution.
Oakland Wisconsin opens August 6 and runs to August 16 with a major program on August 14 at 3 30 p m spotlighting Senator Pat Harrison temporary chairman of the recent Democratic national convention noted as one of the nation s sharpest debaters other big numbers fill the program
Farmers in Griswold Cumberland Adair Massena Audubon Avoca Exira Shenandoah and Page Fremont counties report steady rain starting early today ending drought. The widespread showers benefit crops and lift spirits as fields receive relief from arid conditions. Local observers note rainfall varied by location but overall drought relief is evident.
James McDonnell of Adair Iowa learns his granddaughter Mary Green McDonnell is seriously ill. Doctors fear infantile paralysis as she lies ill in Davenport with Mr and Mrs Matthew McDonnell.
A local newspaper corrected an earlier report of the death of former Cass pastor Rev. Che. TL. Mer Claak CMaly and related hospital and gate incident details, noting the initial notice was erroneous and providing clarified information on the deceased and upcoming services.
Word reached here today of the death of an elderly man in New Hampshire at fifty this morning at the home of his daughter in Stratton. He was born in Indiana on April 8, 1837 and moved to Iowa in 1856, later living forty years in the West vicinity where he married Lizzie Woolf. Survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, he was a longtime member of the M E church. Remains to Wisconsin for interment. funeral time to be announced.
Fifty Griswold boosters travel with a band to Antigonish on Monday next, August 10th, to advertise the soldiers reunion at Griswold on August 18th 19th and 16th. If weather allows, the turnout from the town to the south of us will be large and Atlantic should welcome them warmly.
Leslie M Rapp of Red Oak is appointed assistant clerk of the Ways and Means committee in Washington D C. The appointment was announced as he prepared to depart Red Oak for his new duties. Rapp is a son of Mrs A M of Red Oak and was born there.
The Favorite Market at 416 Chestfield has announced a new weekly ad feature aimed at housewives in town. Each week they will publish recipes alongside product offers, hoping to attract regular readership and help households plan meals.
Nancy Sayles of Rhode Island, the state’s richest woman, faces a postponed wedding to Lt Ernesto Lord Bervit of the Italian cabinet. Religious differences between Catholic groom and Protestant bride cited as cause while the couple planned to marry at Sayholm in Pawtucket. Mrs Sayles, in New York, confirmed the indefinite delay amid speculation.
Professor Melbourne lectures at Melbourne University today arguing the anthropoid ancestor theory. Wood Jones, ex-University of London faculty member, supports the claim that the anthropoid descendant may be real.
A railroad official visited to celebrate a father’s 85th birthday. The report notes the presence of local dignitaries and community members, highlighting the significance of the milestone and the cordial reception.
Ray Swiger of Neath died after a brief illness lasting a few days. Born in Audubon County on the 6th of August 1868, he lived most of his life in the area with his parents and wife. He was a well known mechanic and a host of friends grieve his loss. Funeral arrangements pending.
Councilman Thomas Cunningham from the second ward urged the Bell Telephone to bury its wires and record the company’s contract with the city at the regular council session. He intended a motion but did not submit it and no action was recorded.
Swampscott Mass August 6 The president adopted a watchful waiting poll in the anthracite situation amid a wage scale dispute between operators and miners. He hopes an agreement will be reached before September 1 and a suspension of mining operations avoided, with no government policy revealed if negotiations halt.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Comey Woodton at her parents home after a long illness. Born near Walnut, she was aged about 33. Survived by Claude her father and mother a sister Mrs Norman Williams Detroit Mich and two brothers Idayd EL Lewt Fred Ned and Rows Lewis Falls Minn. Funeral arrangements not announced.
A Cass County boy at a military training camp meets notable figures including C. D. Osborne and Yale alumni. The visit coincides with soldiers’ drills as part of a citizens training program. The event includes gatherings with the Reigns and Me Oshorne before returning home.
Cass county rural carriers and their wives, about a dozen people, depart for Chariton for the state rural carriers association meeting on August 7 and 8. The city has prepared festivities and a strong program with speakers including State Senator M. L. Bowman and National Secretary Blackman. Delegates from the county include CH Ruhr and A F Perkins with wives, S V Metheny of Anita, Virgil D Foy, R A Forsyth, and others, some accompanied by spouses while others stay to run routes.
United Mine Workers demand higher wages and steady employment as 20,000 miners threaten work stoppage. Leaders argue industry profits can cover raises without raising coal prices while urging recognition of miners' rights.
The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with likely thunder showers. Temperature remains largely unchanged.
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