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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

5

Burglars Rob Cumberland Businesses Steal Car and Cash

A Chevrolet coupe was stolen from James G. White garage after burglars looted multiple Cumberland sites including the Sothmipis and Gardiner drug store. They escaped east with the new car, leaving glass broken entries and traces of tire tracks noted by Deputy Sheriff P P Edwards. Cash, checks, and a washing machine were among items taken, with safe combination spilled.

Cumberland Hopeee James .G. White Sothmipis Frank Gordinier Atore Sothyon Gardinter

Pinchot Attacks Utilities Power in Conference Address

Governor Gifford Pinchot denounced electric power trusts at the French Lick Springs conference, accusing utilities of graft and immense political influence. He warned the public is being drained, urging governors to resist nonassertive stances and to confront the power companies directly.

George 2. Holmes N.S French Lick Springs Gifford Pincho Jty Politica Pinchlot Venxe Pinchat Apn Pennsylvania Jie Lalani Vroumstable Ike Pinchot Vi Ling Ito Aliseus Juin BN Ree

Bankrupt Elk Horn Bank Faces New Involuntary Petition

In Bluffs Iowa a second involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against the Farmers Bank of Elk Horn in federal court. The latest filing names new creditors led by Marold Johnson, Ravinia Wieleuil, and Peder Kruger among others with claims ranging from about 1,000 to 15,000 dollars. The petition asserts the firm’s insolvency and alleges associations with Fogmbers and others.

Council “Bluffs Federal’ District “Court Farmers Bank of Elk Horn Marold Johnson Elk, Horn Marinus Larsen Hamlin Niels Nielson Shelby County Peder Kruger Audubon Hemicrix A William Hoeg' Walter E. Bogen-Jorgengen

Owners of Two Ram Laden Cars Nabbed in Capital

Des Moines police arrested Paul Koosier of Des Moines and Allan Charles Brows of Clive after finding alcohol intoxication vehicles and liquor in their possession in the downtown district. Koosier faced a drunken driving charge and was released on 900 dollar bond. Brows, 600 dollars. Advertising material bore the signature of Des Moines’ noted handyman Kenneth.

Des Moines Paul Koosier Hloc Pluher Allan Charles Brows Clive Koosier Fisher's Hall Kenneth Des Moinks Fisher

Cranium Derby Starts Today At Iowa City Event

Iowa City hosts the third annual state scholastic cranium derby as about 1,000 contestants from 62,000 pupils gathered for today’s examinations. The event will conclude with a banquet tonight where champions will be announced.

Iowa’ City Towa Tadey Atyile Inwa City

Turkiye Forces Kill Outlaw Leader and Followers

Turkish troops backed by Syrian aircraft raided the Eyro Turkialy border area today. Local reports say brigand chief Shvik AK Tamefly and 55 of his outlaw followers were killed. Ali Tameit's followers suffered injuries and ten were captured.

Jerusalem Neaf Shvik AK Eyro-Turkialy Ali Tameit

Three Men Slain in Ky Gun Battle

Salyersville Kentucky June 2 report states three men were killed in a gun battle in dense woods about twenty five miles away. Sheriff Adam Carpenter and deputies travel to investigate as a posse attempted to capture fugitive Frank Johnson, 28, sought since 1928. Black Pink, 60, farmer, was shot by Johnson during the posse pursuit. Rinke crawled behind a rock and fired at the fugitive, dying as a result. A third man named Johnson reportedly died at the scene.

Salyersville M.s.j Adam Carpenter Hig Prank Johnson Pinks Johnson Rinke Ao Rock Lapeweaaat Saaaes

Elldon Man Killed in Crossing Crash

George Armentrout, 40, of Eldon, died in a train auto collision five miles west of Eldon. His car was struck by a freight train as the crossing was not observed. He suffered a broken neck skull fractures and broken ribs. The crossing was not observed and the accident occurred yesterday.

Abia Jane George Armentrout Eldon Hil Entrout Tate’ Yeatedpy Onia Armentrout

Correctionville editor commits suicide amid long illness

Lars C. Sturges, editor and publisher of the Correctionville News since 1922, shot himself after a three year battle with illness. The 39 year old former Atlantic printer was found in the Correctionville city park by boys. He had led the local Lions club and past chaired the Tri State Press association. Surviving are his wife, two sons, his mother in Dunlap, a brother in Atlantic, and a sister. Funeral plans to be announced.

Lars C. Sturges Correctionville New Atlantic Correctionville K Br Robins Sturges H. Tl. Storees Sturge Tri- State Press Association Correptionville Charter Oak Times Independent Order of Odd Fellows Masonic Order Lions Club Herbert Phillip H.H. Sturges Dunlap Hal M. Sturges Otto, Branson Hillls Hawkeye Printing Company Hills Mr. Sturges Atlantic Printing Company

Cat Recovering After Bad Bite At Linn Street

A badly bitten cat on Linn Street is recovering after a neighbor helped Mrs Ack and Brg Blick Becher. The animal sustained multiple wounds to the right forearm and elbow while the cat entered a yard, with danger of infection averted by prompt care.

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Tex and Troupe to Return to United States

Havre France June 2 Texas Guinan American night club queen announced she would return to the United States immediately. Her troupe, staying at a local hotel during the carnival, will depart as she ends her stay with French authorities.

Havre France Texas Burt

Des Moines High School Student Dies by Own Action

Ronald Maize, 19, a Des Moines high school student, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound in his apartment basement. An investigation will be held today. His father found his body late last night after he intended to say goodbye before a business trip. The family on the building’s third floor survived he had been despondent over health and academic failures with two brothers and his parents.

Des Moines Ronald Maize Ronald

Death Probe in Muscatine Man Case Moves Ahead

In Des Moines the investigation into Don Hoxsey's death continues with ballistic tests. Harold Gisell, state identification expert, compares bullets from the scene to a gun found in Hoxsey's car. Coroner Norton recessed the inquest after testimony from Mrs. Hoxsey and neighbors.

Des Moines Jane Don Hoxsey Muscatine Harold J. E. Gisell Hoxey Hox Igeno Mere Wes Dan Hoxsey Harry Hoxsey Hoxsey Ao Sholster Harold Gisel Lexpert W. S. Norton Hoxseys

Former Massena Doctor and Nasby Dead

Massena, N Y June 2 Special De M 3 Sterns of Massenny N Y civil war veteran long time local postmaster and all of the first settlers here died at his home in Massena N Y May 20 according to word received by friends He was 87 years old and a brother in law of Mr and Mrs George Fish of Atlantic.

Massena Sterns Masspenny N.Y N. Y George Fish Atlantic

Four Evanston Boys Freed After Jury Finds Nurse Shooting Unintentional

Four Evanston youths accused in the fatal nurse shooting near an abandoned house in Lenzady were absolved of responsibility after a coroner’s jury ruled the death of Mrs. Gladys Boyd, 27, unintentional. The incident stemmed from stray target practice by the boys, who were previously charged with homicide.

Chicgaga L. N Evanston Pat Ented Lenzady Gladys Boyd

Early Ball Scores and American League Update

Fragmentary OCR notes mention early ball scores in the American League with unreadable names and locations. The readable portion lacks clear entities, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.

Brayton Bank Robbery and Warehouse Fire Strain Town

Robbers roughed Brayton Savings Bank, escaping with 750 dollars as hundreds watched from Brayton and surrounding areas. A massive blaze then destroyed a nearby company warehouse, threatening gasoline tanks and prompting regional fire crews to rush in. The incidents appear connected, with authorities investigating possible planning between the two events.

Brayton Brayton Savings 1 L. F Miller Spn Biniar Mier

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