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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1925
Page
5
Dope raid stories mix with wild storm reports as a European thunderstorm devastates two Dutch towns. In separate dispatches, exploration by air does not proceed as crews seek safe routes. Local fire upgrades and a gas plant accident are noted with casualties. Shenandoah fair delays amid rain.
The 168th Infantry won the Camp Dede marksmanship title for the third straight time with a high score of 26807. The 118th Cavalry and 13th Infantry followed with 2629 and 2460 respectively. Champions included Lieut. Cal H Geiger of Sheldon and others from Red Oak Audubon Centerville Neola Des Moines Council Bluffs Harlan and nearby towns.
C C Conley a prominent grocer from Fourth and Chestnut streets and owner of the Conley grocery at 1306 Locust street is en route to Iowa City for a medical examination at the state clinic to determine the nature of his illness. He is in an ailing condition and has worsened for weeks, his wife accompanying him. Their daughter will stay with relatives during their absence, and Anita and Donald Conley, the patient’s son, is in the navy with the fleet in Hawaiian waters.
Mrs Chas Harris traveled from Red Oak on a Burlington excursion to Chicago to visit their son and family, Mr and Mrs Hershel Harris, for a short stay announced by the News Telegraph special correspondent.
At a Sudbury Libby farm gathering, a large Klansmen turnout attacked anti-Klan protesters. Five young men including Foley, 22, were killed by gunfire. others were wounded. Police launched a statewide probe as crowds dispersed and arrests followed amid chaotic scenes.
Mrs D E Barnard of Holstein Iowa rushed to Elliott Sunday night due to the serious illness of her mother Mrs Meas Wm Jones Sr a nurse by profession she will stay at her mother's bedside indefinitely nearby reports indicate the condition is grave and local interest centers on the Jones family as they await updates from the bedside vigil.
The U S expects a corn yield of 24 000 000 bushels with an estimated value of about three billion dollars based on present prices. Previous year output, acres planted, and average yields are listed alongside other crops including wheat oats barley rye rice potatoes and tobacco with varied conditions and production figures.
Local weather observer notes an inch of rain at Griswold Griswold In Aug 11 according to the News Telegraph report. The brief item records measurable precipitation for the area on the date cited.
A distressed report from an Atlantic county farm details the deaths of two children and illness of two parents, traced to possible poisoning from tainted cider. Coroner and Sheriff prepared to investigate the deaths amid questions about a shared raw food repast.
Manager Tiere of tin Mba theater has secured far remi yalbrams WG 7 toe Bigegen 7 Veatures by recess' years. The well vnewn Ten Cee sandments have drawn packed houses in many cities. Showings are planned for August 5th to 9th Tuesday through Saturday with multiple performances daily.
County Treasurer J N Jones announces Cass county will issue a new 1926 license plate number 28 replacing 21 with a chocolate background and white figures made at state facilities. Plates range from 1 to 5900 and must be displayed by December first, notifying car owners of the change.
Judge Martin J. Wade of the federal district bench, recuperating from illness, leaves soon for a European trip. He will rest rather than sightsee and expects to return to America by the first of September.
A chaotic report recounts a funeral service for the mother of a youth accused of slaving visits in Waterloo. Police and sheriff officials attend as mourners gather, while locals reflect on the tragedy and the event’s impact on the community.
Three Southern California counties faced losses after a violent storm which toppled the Merle settlement near Rockwood injuring five people. Crops suffered heavy damage and widespread destruction spread to Imperial Kings and Kern counties. A severe electrical storm also struck Kings County, damaging a Shell oil reservoir holding 780000 barrels of oil, with total area losses estimated around 500000 dollars.
Congressman W R Green of the ninth district will not speak to the Lions Club tomorrow. He will instead address them a week from tomorrow on August 19. The Lions meeting will include E P Chase of the N T.
Federal narcotics agents exposed a major trafficking scheme led by Colonel Beach and his aides. Raids across Chicago uncovered drug stocks, stolen property, and jewels worth substantial sums. Confessions reportedly came before midnight as warrants targeted Beach and three top associates.
Unsettled conditions continue tonight and into Wednesday with showers or thunder storms likely. Temperatures rise slightly tonight in the northeast portion.
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