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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
5
wire reports say a trolley car plummeted through an open drawbridge in Tacoma causing multiple deaths. scattered items from Nashville to Los Angeles describe accidents, trips abroad, and local concerns as communities report varied incidents and financial figures.
Adaire Lodge plans a gathering to honor a state officer with a reception and program. Local members from Des Moines and Marengo, including grand chancellor and ward officers, will attend at the Pythian Hall in Garber.
Washington reports a new aviation bill ready for submission to Congress by the War Department. Secretary of War Davis told the President coalitions at the White House that the President endorses the Morrow board's report and recommendations to carry out its plan.
Central Church of Christ Des Moines basketball team meets an extra league aggregation at the local high school gymnasium tomorrow night.
The News Telegraph notes purchases and leases in Massena. Jacob Ed. Jon Hag bought the Frank Berry property and John Patterson agreed to immediate possession after renting it yesterday.
Weather brief notes scattered clouds and mild temperatures for tonight and Monday. Winds light, with a slight chance of isolated showers. Warmer daytime highs expected, cooler nights possible.
Countywide contest over newspaper influence as Hanton and Budd confront Anita Record and other papers. Rhetoric centers on alleged unfair advantages and push for unified list voting amid legal scrutiny. Officials warn of potential mercy hearings if clashes escalate.
A widow themes a suitor recounts the murder of a contractor linked to a Centerville incident. The report names the suspect and outlines the setting where the crime occurred, referencing local figures and the alleged motive tied to the widow.
Obscure OCR fragment mentions towns and individuals in a vague dispute or notice. Readable bits include scattered names like Carry Har and Claude Jheryolships and references to townships and a possible third party, but no coherent event or outcome emerges.
A well known Griswold resident died this morning at his home from age related illnesses. He was seventy six and had lived in Griswold for twenty five years prior moving near town to farm. His wife had died years ago and five children survive along with a brother and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Special to Naws Telegraph notes local merchants had a good year with four notable sales and improved trade during the year. Business activity showed resilience and positive momentum across sectors.
Fragmented OCR text references refunds totaling a million and a half for past year taxpayers. Mentions figures like 656 S780 and 6 00, with scattered names and places such as Woolworth New York and California. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
In a murky report the capital’s social elites deny a feud as leaders mingle and rival factions threaten attendance at a forthcoming event. The details hint at tensions among prominent matrons and notable figures, with warnings issued about attendance affecting social standings.
Special to News-Telegraph reports Mas Jensen of Exira territory, living near town, turned eighty. A large party yesterday brought nearly 900 friends and relatives who cheered as he blew out eighty candles in one puff.
Reporting from New York and officials in Saulk, talks on a permanent strike agreement drag amid labor disputes. Both sides push for a binding settlement by September 1, while industry leaders and workers weigh the impact of arbitration on the future of contracts and wage terms.
The last will and testament of the late Mrs Catherine G Sidener of Wright township Pottawattamie county west of Griswell was filed for probate. The will leaves personal property to her children Arthur Sidener Ta B Sidener and Stella B DeWitt with debts and assets to be settled and names the three as executors. The will dated May 1898 was witnessed by Fre Mont Benjamin and Annie F Pyeaston.
A double page of greetings appears in the News-Telegraph today with messages from local business figures. The fourth section highlights seven page spread entries and notes a broad year start from business leaders.
Vague fragmentary write up mentions Clus Boys and Girls to Banguet and Ames tonight with garbled lines about a gathering, event or ceremony and uncertain details. Contains names and nonsensical segments.
The Audubon County Farm Bureau met yesterday at the Mame hall and elected officers. Nelson, vice president. Walter Thy, secretary. Mullenger, treasurer. Gribben and Bod, board members. F.C. Sampson vacated the presidency, succeeded by Mr. Durn.
Police report a man named Fred Norris 20 city employee and his companion Thompson 20 allegedly stole a ring after bringing a stolen watch to a Shenandoah repair shop. The incident involves the pair during a daytime sojourn as the jeweler Wilbury noted.
A planned trade tour to Europe will be open to merchants from Iowa and Nebraska. Sponsored by the Retail Dry Goods and Apparel association and Chamber of Commerce support, the survey aims to boost western commerce. The party departs Montreal aboard the steamship Regu.
Report discusses efforts to enforce prohibition laws during a 1925 campaign era. Mentions managers and enforcement agents, observers, and public attitudes toward the crackdown. References signs and cooperative expectations among managers and subordinates.
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