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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
4
In Washington D C on June 2 a Senate investigation heard agents from Philadelphia testify that Palmer campaign operations in Pennsylvania included liquor distilleries and breweries operating wide open under Justice Department and Prohibition officials, allegedly acting with Mr Palmer's advice.
A fire report near 410 East Sixth Street proved unnecessary as units found no blaze in that district. Officials redirected crews to monitor the city overlook while confusion and garbled chatter during the call suggested a more dramatic incident.
A fragmentary report describes a memorial at Nyble Center Mol day for Lous Schulien and the American, with attendees including Mr Nevin and others. The text is garbled but references a cemetery observance and noted births and deaths.
Workmen excavating a farmhouse cellar at New Castle Indiana unearthed an earthenware jar containing 1826 in gold coins. The cache, buried about forty years ago by an eccentric woman now deceased, includes mostly 5 and 10 dollar pieces with some 20 and 35 dollar denominations.
Sioux City official C F Lytle warned material shortages mostly crushed rock could halt paving by Hansen & Son in Atlantic. He noted congestion and supply gaps delaying work as city council accepted paving completion for eight blocks and seven blocks of alloy pave with a $48000 assessment and set June 24 for objections.
Atlantic city council voted last evening to raise water charges. The basic minimum will climb from 5 to 8 dollars while meter rates stay the same, with minor changes planned for other charges. City Clerk Nicholes noted the new rates will be published soon.
The fragment mentions a Tabor Chearing House and a large deduction of thousands off L1, but readable context is limited. No clear event, names, or locations beyond these terms.
Ed Maddox a Pleasant township farm hand labeled a Missouri bad man is jailed in Griswold after failing to post two bonds of 300 dollars each to assure good conduct. Magistrate William Kuester ordered detention as Maddox threatened several Griswold men, while his brother and companion faced a separate whiskey theft charge. County Attorney Follett prosecuted.
A new manager, A. Hipman, succeeds J. Washer at L. Oransky & Son. He arrived from Des Moines with his family and takes charge today. Hipman, 86, previously led the ready-to-wear dept at the Oransky Store in Des Moines and earlier worked for McAlpin Co. in Cincinnati. His wife and an 8-year-old son join him. they will reside in the King’s apartments. Washer returns to Deans store in Atlanta after five years and will oversee the ready-to-wear department with Mrs Washer assisting for dog movies.
Honolulu reports Japan broke negotiations with Russia over a Siberia buffer. Washington notes continued federal wheat standards with Meredith urging no drop to protect farmer returns. Mexico City says Tamaulipas relief chief Pelaez met Gen Obregon and refused interview. Comer amendment in cotton futures removed from agricultural bill by clerical error. New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges postponed opening. Keating testifies the Plumb Pid league did not fund campaigns. May crop conditions at 62.4 percent, worst in fifty years. House judiciary orders repeal of wartime emergency laws except Lever Act and others. Wallington notes merchant shipping bill allows disposal to American interests if needed.
Special to News-Telegraph reports Ager Zimmerman of Kimballton Iowa died from injuries suffered in a collision near Standard Albert Canada. The family was informed he likely would be fatally hurt and funeral plans will be announced. The incident prompted officials to urge provincial authorities to encourage safety measures.
A carload of sugar, 900 sacks, arrived at Christensen Brothers store and was quickly distributed to advance orders. Sugar sold for $20 per sack, with leftovers held for the firm's bakery. The car had been ordered last February. current prices would have been $30 to $85 per sack.
Cole Greeley June 2 Alex Miller a deaf mute stands trial for the murder of six Adam Slank family members at their ranch 14 miles southwest of here on December 11. Attorneys spent the morning session arguing for an interpreter and both sides foresee jury selection difficulties.
A Cass county Farm Bureau booster meeting to expand membership is set for Thursday evening at the Griswold opera house. County Agent L. K. Bennett of Atlantic and Charles H. Watts of Omaha Livestock will speak on the Farm Bureau’s work and aims.
Chicago June 2. The Republican National Committee seated twelve un instructed Louisiana delegates led by Emil Kuntz and dismissed the lily white group. It stripped Johnson delegates from Minnesota’s Tenth district with Schall and Mitchum seated. Un instructed delegates hold power in the upcoming convention and suffragists plan to picket urging immediate ratification of the federal amendment.
A demonstration talk on farm bureau work will be explained by Miss N May Gundgraon of Council Bluffs at a meeting Saturday evening in the city auditorium of Atlantic. The event targets Cass County women though men are urged to attend. Miss Gunderaoh is home to Pottawattamie County, and the meeting emphasizes public involvement by farm bureau members.
Prohibition and customs officers in Cleveland plan summer surveillance of Lake Erie ports from Conneaut to Toledo. Prohibition agent Fred Counts warns that any lake craft found with liquor aboard will be boarded and confiscated during surprise searches.
Judge George B. Lynch of Adair will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Ninth district at the June 7 primaries. Announcement was received by M. P. Conway, Ninth district Democratic state committee member. Lynch must have his name inserted on the primary ballot and faces a 1,600 vote threshold to secure the nomination. Committeeman Gonway expects no trouble gathering the needed votes.
Topnotch prices for Cass county farms as John Spies sells 240 acres at 400 per acre in Cumberland neighborhood. An 80-acre farm near Fletcher Chapel brings 326 per acre to Frank and Fred Musson. The Spies farm sold to Eilts brothers, while Laurey buys the Musson tract. Real estate men report much activity in farm sales recently.
June 1 report from Omaha Nebraska describes Mrs Ari Buckley found wounded at home with two gunshot wounds to the head. Her husband was arrested after being seen cleaning a revolver and claiming she tried to take her own life. Surgeons reported the injuries fatal.
The senior class stage production Stop Thief drew a full audience as a three act comedy with a lively cast. Performers delivered an engaging show with crisp timing and stage presence, with preparations already underway for a repeat performance.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on June date, an explosion at a coal mine in Cokesburg killed at least six men. Miners are buried under tons of dirt as rescue crews dig for bodies. mine foreman cannot confirm total deaths.
In Walnut Iowa a Des Moines Western League team beat Walnut 6 to 2 after noon yesterday. About 700 watched as Thieman and Nieman formed the home battery. The crowd included many town business people, with out of town fans present. A dance followed at Amusement club hall with Haine's orchestra from Dennison providing music. Walnut plans away games at Harlan next Sunday and again here to face Audubon on June 13.
Husz, 80, who was seriously injured March 3 when struck by a train, died at Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs. He lived in Hilver Greek township near Treynor and left a large family, with the Treynor-Tabor area noting a historic graduating class at Tabor High School. Sixteen more items reference local deaths and a school bond dispute involving Maurice Waltman and a large West End high school project.
A court order appoints a guardian for Graca Winkls, minor, with Citizen's State Bank named as guardian. The case concerns compensation and an overpayment related to the estate of Boyd Van, a sea ward who died while in sea service. The article evokes military and war risk insurance themes and involves guardianship actions and estate handling.
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