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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
4
Richard Wolf, 16, is paralyzed from the neck down after diving into three feet of water at a Cedar Rapids municipal bathing place. He fractured a vertebra. doctors say recovery possible. The report also notes wartime dispatches from Paris, Niagara Falls excursion success, and other brief items from multiple locales.
American vice consul Harold B. Brotherton of Aguakesiantes Max. was shot in the back and seriously wounded on July 16 by an unknown assailant, believed to be Mexican. State Department requests immediate investigation and punishment. Brotherton, born in Canada, was appointed vice consul in 1930.
The article reports a drowning near Griswold and details Atlantic officials meeting with Northwestern Bell Telephone leaders about securing a franchise. It notes past franchise expiry for the Musron company, explores possible avenues under new or old franchises, and highlights resident concerns on rates and service safeguards.
Mrs. William Trammer of 211 Maple was fined 15 dollars and 2.60 costs after pleading guilty to operating a disorderly house and disturbing the peace. Mayor Ray Trainer imposed the fine in a case brought by neighborhood residents. A prior raid linked alcohol and two men, including Clarence Sutherland, then jailed for bootlegging, to the Tramner residence. Neighbors said the premises catered to a disreputable clientele.
Des Moines July 18 Governor Hammill named the personnel of the state banking commission created under the Brookhart Lovrein act. Named are Ray Nyemaster vice president American Commercial and Savings Bank Davenport John H Hogan president Des Moines National Bank C G d Wehlenberg president Holstein Savings Bank Holstein Ja E W Miller president Commercial National Bank Waterloo. The commission with Governor Hammill and L A Andrew will designate depositories for public funds and supervise institutions. Under the new law no surety bonds required of officers handling public funds.
Los Angeles July 18 A man giving the name William Gibbs McAdoo Jr was arrested on a drunken driving charge. Hollywood police identified him as the son of former secretary of the treasury and Democratic presidential hopeful William Gibbs McAdoo.
A telegram from Orangeburg S C reports the arrest there of eight men believed to be Phillip K Knapp, the so called thrill slayer linked to taxi driver Louis Pancalla's murder. Nesaua county officials received the notice from E H Blackman Orangeburg chief of police. Knapp reportedly deserted Mitchell Field two weeks ago and has been reported arrested at several locations, each time wrongfully identified.
The weather bureau reports showers for today and Sunday across the area. Expect rain affecting corn and truck crops, with cooler conditions and variable winds as fronts move through the region.
Harold Roselle a one year old son of Mr. and Mrs Leigs Roselle drowned when seized by cramps while swimming across Indian creek at the Botna river junction five miles northeast of Griswold Iowa The companion Arlin Barnes who cannot swim watched helplessly as the body was recovered later A funeral notice for Roselle was not announced and the tragedy occurred amid preparations for Frank A Smith funeral nearby Local authorities and physicians attended the scene and Roselle reportedly ignored parental warnings against swimming
Adair Va July 18 special to News Telegraph Mrs Mary Correll longtime Adair resident died at her home after a lingering illness caused by malignant goitre She was about 67 years old Four sons B A C E Correll and Emerson all of Adair and C E Correll of Anita vicinity plus two daughters Cora Freese of Adair and Lucy Condon of south of town survive Funeral arrangements had not been made late today
Derioit, July 18. The North and South clash for the Western Amateur championship. Russell Martin, formerly Chicago champion, represents the North while Keefe Barter of Oklahoma City plays for the South. Players showed marked aggression in earlier rounds with Martin defeating Clarence Taxas 2 and 1 and advancing to the final by beating another competitor.
An inquest will be held into the death of Harven Peacock a 41 year old garage proprietor killed by police early today during arrest attempts after Peacock run amuck in his garage he reportedly drank liquor and fired his gun police used tear gas before Patrolman Ine Feeley shot him as he aimed at the officer.
Wigh Rock Island officials visited Atlantic last night during a tour of the division to address the postponement of a joint meeting of rail officials businessmen and farmers planned for Cass County last Thursday evening. Incomplete data caused the delay but complete information will be available soon for attendees. The outlook for better service on branch lines is considered bright by the visiting executives.
A man who said he was from Audubon, Iowa and named Jordan received a 90 day sentence after a car wreck near Washta. Jordan drove through a bridge railing into a 14 foot ditch and became abusive when help arrived, leading to an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Le Mars.
Count Alex Sersynski, Polish minister of foreign affairs, dismissed talk of a European war as baseless during his first formal statement in the country. He attended a reception in his honor and pledged peace amid mounting tension.
Atlantic Avoca road plans move forward after a city hall meeting. A committee chaired by Ross Camblin will consult farmers and business folk in Maine Walnut and Avoca on marking the route. Suggestions include Whiteway straight through Seventh to Palm to Tenth streets and markers naming the Atlantic Avoca highway with white poles and black A symbols.
Washington July 8 Startling evidence of corruption in enforcing the federal prohibition law has been submitted to Attorney General Sargent by United States attorneys in nearly every section of the country. Officials at federal state county and municipal levels are linked to the rum trade and opposing the Volstead act. Sargent will guide a reorganization of the system. hundreds of agents and officers may be dropped.
Fire swept two government wartime storage sheds on Hoboken waterfront destroying 150 chlorine gas tanks and 15 autos. Flames hurled wreckage up to 200 feet as damage neared 430,000. The incident occurred amid the ongoing postwar handling of commodities awaiting transport.
Thomas Hanley, 32, died after being struck on the head by a pitched ball during a baseball game. Walter Donion, 25, the pitcher, was arrested on a technical charge of homicide.
Partly overcast conditions expected tonight into Sunday with possible thunderstorms. Warm temperatures anticipated, with higher extremes on Sunday.
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