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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1925
Page
5
Early morning fire in Mitchellville Louisiana caused a 25000 dollar loss. Other items report chloroform bandits terrorizing Los Angeles and a Monrovia home robbery, a man in Waterloo swallowing safety pins, an apparent earthquake hoax in Edwardsville, and the Shenandoah dirigible making navy tests then heading to sea. A Vinton lunatic case, priest found dead near Stone City, and a Mason City Klan incident are also noted in this wire.
Council approves budget and plans a $75,000 electrical Ak-Sar-Ben parade for the Legion convention. One hundred Ameritar depis minires from Omaha will attend in October to see twenty-five floats by top artists, designed by Gus Renze, featuring fifty bands, 10,000 bulbs, fireworks and vivid colors.
Government meteorologist Charles D. Reed forecast relief from the high temperatures in Iowa. He projected central Iowa would see temperatures drop from the 95 to 100 degree range today to about 85 by tomorrow afternoon. Some light showers were reported overnight with trace to .08 inches measured in a few towns and counties.
The local M. E. church and Sunday school members plan a big picnic at Bunnyside Park tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. All county M E church members are invited to attend. A varied program of games and entertainment is planned. Supper will be served at seven o'clock.
Firefighters from Spokane joined locals today to contain a blaze threatening the town north of Missoula. The past two days saw the fire advance, prompting continued efforts to trap and extinguish the flames and protect surrounding areas.
A band of gypsies pitched camp in a country churchyard near Newell, leaving behind missing dishes from the community hall basement. Local church members organized a search, and Buena Vista County Sheriff captured the nomads, who were fined 25 dollars and sent on their way.
Dayton Tenn July 15 a temporary truce in the Scopes anti evolution dispute formed as Dr Charles Francis Potter a New York Unitarian minister led opening prayer chosen by the Dayton Pastors association at the request of Judge John T Raulston Scopes counsel protested citing a US Supreme Court opinion and Judge Raulston defended the daily invocation amid objections from the defense and related remarks by Attorney General Stewart and Hayes as a crowd applauded the atmosphere.
The city council approved a tentative budget estimate with figures to be released after revision. Public compilation is underway for tomorrow’s publication as changes are anticipated before final approval and county certification. Open hearings in Des Moines could alter the budget if the land tax cut petition succeeds. The Episcopal church at Sixth and Locust may be condemned and referred to the public building committee for inspection due to fire hazard.
Des Moines July 15. Both corn and oats damaged by a four day heat wave across Iowa. Leaves wilted and scorched in about half the state while tassels appear two weeks early. Corn may recover if moisture returns, but final yields likely reduced by the heat. The next two to three weeks are crucial for development.
James McKendrick of Floyd County sent a report from Charles City describing corn that stands ten feet tall, tassels out, and ears forming. The vivid account notes rapid growth toward the sun, with the crop described as exceptionally tall this season.
A large chautauqua tent collapsed during a rainstorm in Elk Horn Ja. last night. Workmen escaped unharmed as the fall interrupted the final performances on the college campus. A small deficit this year was reported, and a new contract was signed for the coming year to bring in talent.
Edgar Johnson a well known Civil War veteran and member of the Sam Rice post G A R died at 9 35 this morning at his home 202 Linn street after a long illness born August 20 1854 in Norvelk Ohio he was nearly seventy one. Survived by four sons Perry Kansas City Lewis Des Moines Edgar Council Bluffs Elmer Cornell Bluffs and one daughter Mrs F M Wiggins Council Bluffs nine grandchildren three great grandchildren with one daughter Mrs J Peterson deceased Funeral services Friday at 2 30 at the family home Rev L A Spooner Congregational church officiating burial Atlantic cemetery.
Calvin Mayberry, well known in Atlantic circles, died yesterday afternoon in a Marshalltown hospital. He was about 87 and had lived in Marshalltown 32 years. His son Tom Mayberry, brother B. B. Mayberry, and niece Mrs. Q Pellett left for Manning for Thursday funeral. Two daughters Miss Bella Mayberry and Mrs. Viola Barnes survive.
Des Moines City Railway launches its one man street car demonstration with city and company officials aboard the first trip. The white car, striped in red, features safety devices enabling all operations from the front.
Northwestern Bell announces monthly telephone rate increase in Des Moines. District commercial manager Russell J. Hopley says the rise affects residence service and is expected to raise overall household costs.
Des Moines July 15 UP Persons in Iowa using madstones to heal wounds from dog bites and possible rabies face prosecution for practicing medicine without a license. Dr Don M Griswold state health commissioner warns the superstition is dangerous as rabies remains 100 percent fatal without Pasteur treatment. He notes pasteurization and observation determine rabies risk and outlines steps after dog bites, citing 1924 and 1925 case counts. Excursion note: Dr and Mrs L C Allender plan a Shenandoah to Niagara Falls trip tonight.
Dayton court upholds Tennessee anti evolution law and declines to dismiss John T Scopes indictment claiming violation. Judge Raulston orders trial to proceed on its merits as reporters probe a rumored leak from the court and question sources amid a crowded courthouse scene.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures. Western and northern portions will feel the chill, with light winds. Weekend conditions expected to remain tranquil across most areas.
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