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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
5
Mayor Joseph Burnea enters reelection bid sparking a race with Councilman King. A. C. Highley circulated nominating petitions. Mayor Barnes hinted at running if public demand grows. The crowded field signals a lively campaign, with speculation on additional candidates joining the contest.
The Cushing Machine and Auto Co launches a new metal bus top industry aimed at Dodge buses. They currently convert three buses for the Wieta consolidated school district, part of an order for six. Each bus seats sixteen children, weighs 2980 pounds when finished, features easy sliding glass windows and all metal construction for safety, with plans to expand as demand grows and inquiries from Dodge dealers arrive.
A Cumberland detachment notes the annual Farm Bureau meeting held yesterday at the Woodmen of the World hall despite bad weather. About fifty members attended, taking part in a program planned by the group leaders.
COUNCIL BLUFFS DEC 2 A burial plot for 900 World War heroes is provided by the American Legion post here in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Any veteran of the World War may be buried there whether or not a member of the Legion, per local post rules. A monument will be erected by the post within the year and the maintenance of graves will be arranged.
Four of the nation’s most wanted mail robbery suspects, Fred Poffenbarger Keith Collins Merle F and Orville Phillipe, rode securely guarded in a Pullman coach on train No. 6 from Council Bluffs to Des Moines. United States Marshal Nick Rees and deputies supervised the transfer, ordered by Judge Martin J Wade.
New York City leads in subway and elevated usage with 54 percent of riders, while Chicago favors surface cars and London splits among buses, trolleys, and rapid transit. The metropolitan area within twenty miles of Fifth Avenue houses about 6.75 million people, with Manhattan Island home to 2.3 million and Lower Manhattan adding weekly arrivals. Brooklyn and other districts show dense population per acre as transit patterns contrast across cities.
A 21 year old Lester P Happart died after a beating by 17 year old Lester March in Conway during a fight over a girl. A mob watched as the pair fought for nearly an hour before March yielded and Happart later died in hospital from wounds. County attorney to investigate responsibility for the incident.
Officers of the new Daughters of Isabella lodge were installed by Mrs. McDonald of Coon Rapids. The event at the Knights of Columbus lodge drew a large crowd and a luncheon followed. Listed were grand regent Delia Malone and other officers including vice regent Mary Leth, monitor Agnes Conway, sentinel Mary Zach, historian Edith O Connell, prophetess Ming Mayme Bopp, financial secretary Winifred Cornell, treasurer Jennie Schiappacasse, cud-wudist Anna McGrath, Moa Mwnnh Bopp, Virginia Beener, and directors A A Sinjmina and Anna O Dennell.
The body of Captain Arthur H. Kelly of Richmond Virginia, a member of the Coastal air squadron, was reburied in Lemberg after burial near a stream by Rovno. The casket, draped in the American flag, was carried by Polish Uhlans Red Cross workers and the American Legion in funeral services held there.
Lyman hardware dealer Kuster, long involved in the vistdward business, will begin a closing out sale next Saturday to move goods toward the consumer. L. C. Riede of Jagsint hints at efforts to streamline distribution as part of the market transition.
Salt Lake City dispatch reports Mrs. Vina T. Knight of Plain City Utah gave birth to quadruplets last night. Three boys and a girl arrived weighing about four and a half pounds. Two of the infants died within hours of birth while the remaining two are reported to live, according to the attending physician.
O Leavett, injured in a Thanksgiving Day incident at city hall, remains confined to her bed. Mraz RB is noted as injured in the same report.
A Rock Island railroad bond scam defrauded a town car dealer through a forged bond offer. Hector Ayers, wanted in five states for similar fraud, secured a $1200 vehicle by using $2000 worth of bonds as bait. The dealer eventually discovered the bonds were cancelled by court order years earlier.
Agricultural committees of the senate and house met in joint session to consider possible relief measures for farmers. Proposals include Revival of the war finance corporation extensions of credit to farmers tariffs on wheat imports and use of alien property custodian funds for credits. An amendment to the federal farm loan act for short term loans may also be discussed.
The item notes social visits at Mrs T H Borughtons home Ray Palmer returns from Atlantic hospital where he was treated Reimer of Reitz Wash visits his mother here Theter ill two years William Work sold his pool hall to J R Seville The former owner ill health plans Juwa City treatments Methodists hold annual bazaar December 14 Mrs H A Comer visits Mrs and Mrs S R Comer Mrs George Drake travels to Michigan to visit her parents Captains of the Mento uniti and sealing fleet mentioned
A blaze tore through a Fifth Avenue area rooming house in New York City killing five people. Among the deceased is Marjorie Tess, a film actress who had recently arrived in America. The fire started this afternoon and firefighters battled the flames for hours.
During the recent Missouri Valley visitors, fixtures in city hall and public rooms were damaged or destroyed. The Missouri Valley party left without paying for $40 worth of food and supplies at the Red Mill, prompting owner John Bear to consult an attorney.
Miss Nellie Mary Mosman wed Ver FL Rudig at 4 30 PM in the home of Edward G Berg and sister Mrs Glorence Iaven near Lewis California. Rev My Sway officiated as about thirty five guests attended a three course dinner followed the ceremony. The bride, raised in Grant, California, moved with her parents to Los Angeles but will reside on a farm near Grant.
Chicago reports estimates from Warsaw show over 300000 Polish children will receive one meal daily from American relief kitchens. November fed 760000 children. as winter arrives demand rises, with total to reach 1.6 million to be fed in Poland in January and February.
New York December 2 Armenia plans a 20.9 million dollar aid fund for the country with Major General Leonard Wood named administrator. The Near East Relief room received a telegram stating Wood will manage the fund as Dr Aharonian, the Armenian republic’s diplomatic representative, attends the League of Nations assembly in Geneva.
James Teed an Alaska resident with his Esquina wife and five children visits Bar ing Tas. Reed met his wife at Kol sahine where an interpreter aided the union. She was dainty, and Towan's heart was won quickly as they settle toward a new home amid cold weather.
An early 20th century text advocates Congress enacting blue laws prohibiting Sunday work and commerce. It argues that observing Sunday is vital, targeting trains passengers mail offices and publications. The piece cites penalties and broad restrictions on operation of transportation, mail, and business on Sundays.
Dew Griswold pioneer Dew Marshall dies in Puyallup Washington at age 80 after settling Cass County in 1870. Mrs. Caleb Marshall, longtime Griswold resident, survived by two daughters in Pasadena California. Remains sent to Pasadena for burial after funeral arrangements.
CHICAGO Nov. 2 The National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America lends its support to Senator Reed Smoot Utah plan for a one year embargo on wool imports aiming to shield domestic producers from foreign competition.
Ardmore Oklahoma dispatch reports Miss Kate South, a restaurant proprietor, swearing that a fatal shooting near Ardmore was not an accident but a planned act by her companion. She alleges she was coerced to travel toward Dallas and Mexico, recounting a fear driven flight and eventual confession after a multi-city chase.
In Audubon District Court Olive Halleck seeks $80,000 in a divorce action against Maes with misdirected testimony about real estate holdings. Witnesses testified regarding the value of Halleck's land, with lawyers contending it could exceed $110,000.
In Gardner Massachusetts a purchaser examining boots from the estate of Tac ob Hygestrand of Finland, who died in 1918, found a money belt containing 970 dollars hidden in a boot. Ruggeratrand's widow in Finland will be notified.
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