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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
5
A compilation of scattered wire service items notes that China denies the Manchurian warlord Chang Tso-Lin has died. Other briefs cover bandit robberies in Chicago and Kansas City, a Battle Creek Senate race, Coolidge returning to the White House, a Victoria BC plane incident, Chicago earthquake readings, Queen Mary narrowly escaping a car crash, a dismissed government appeal in Washington, and a Tulsa habeas ruling related to Lotta Crabtree.
Newport Aug 5 Officials say a burst pipe at the bottom of the Great Lakes freighter Mackinac caused the boiler explosion that wrecked the Mackinac an excursion steamer built in 1909. The disaster left thirty three dead and over sixty injured as panicked passengers leaped into the sea. Captain McVay and the rescuers of naval vessels aided the victims amid a federal and state probe.
Miss Lele Booth departs next week for Alta, Iowa, to assume the role of supervisor of art and physical education in the grades. The appointment follows recognition of her qualifications and service in the state education system.
Plans by Iowa Democrats for a statewide rally in Des Moines on September 12 are underway. Prominent figures Clyde J. Herring and E Duchling helm preparations with attendance invited from state central committee members and congressional committeemen across the state.
Washington Aug 19 Treasury officials said Belgium received the maximum leniency in settling its postwar war debt to the United States. The agreement forgives pre armistice interest, extends payments over 62 years, and secures 3 4 percent interest on the loan, while France and Italy are expected to face tougher terms.
Judge W R Green, Calumet town club speaker, describes his Europe trip with lessons from France England and Berlin. He cites French tax issues and budget gaps, British unemployment doles and high income taxes, and German Versailles tensions awaiting Dawes plan effects. He notes US war debt views and warns on global finances.
Reports indicate a severe hail and wind storm struck Mt Pleasant causing extensive damage. Cornfields leveled and buildings, trees, windows, and power lines affected with possible rail service interruptions. Widespread damage also noted in Henry County and nearby locations.
Smoky Lewis pleaded guilty in Judge Whitmore’s court to an indictment charging chicken stealing, paid $119.65 total including $100 fine and $19.65 costs for three chickens. In Kingsley, Ernest Page, 26, lost a hand in a cement mixer operated by contractor Kia Zathar, a brother had a similar injury years ago. Amrast committee member A Gable presided.
The Forsythe reunion gathered about thirty five members at Elms on Saturday with attendees from Missouri, Idaho, Washington, and two other states. Notables include Piercy, Forsythe, Carrie Selders, Jennie Proctor, Clara Baythe, Ms. King, William Bluffs, and Dr. Floyd Smith of Atlantic.
The Chase Lister company drew a good crowd last night at Mystic Island fair tent. The vaudeville between acts was excellent. Tonight the program features high comedy What Every Woman Wants.
Portland police conceded the three escaped convicts who broke through lines Monday night likely moved toward Puget Sound country aiming for the Canadian border. Detectives and patrolmen admitted the failure of searches of rooming houses hotels and other hangouts to locate any of the trio.
The MacMillan Arctic expedition abandons its primary goal of aerial polar exploration due to persistent snowstorms fog and unsafe conditions. After noting frozen seas and limited time the team will return to the United States while pursuing secondary tasks in Greenland and Labrador.
Mayor Ray Trainer warns that someone removed the no left turn signs at Fourth and Fifth streets and Chestner. Judge Whitmore grants an injunction against enforcement, but it becomes effective only after A. C. Morgan posts a $500 bond. Signs have already been taken and no one would be harmed for forgetting their presence.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with probable thunder storms. Temperatures show little change across the period.
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