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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
4
New York June 3 The super dreadnought Tennessee, largest battleship afloat, goes into commission at Brooklyn navy yard. Constructed at a cost of 20 million dollars, the ship is 625 feet long with a beam of 98 feet, embodying the latest battle ship design influenced by World War I vessels.
In Plymouth England a new Salvation Army memorial hall near the Pilgrims starting point will have foundation stones laid September 6, aligning with the tercentenary of the Mayflower voyage. Stones from Plymouth Massachusetts will be brought for the ceremony led by Ambassador Davis, Lady Astor, and General Booth.
Pierre South Dakota reports rail service returning to normal after the washout that postponed the legislature. A special session was moved from May 24 to June 21 as 15 miles of track near the capital were washed away. Severe damage along the Cheyenne River’s Black Hills region disrupted ranches and transportation.
Pilot house of the steamer Trogs wrecked on Sawtooth reef near Eagle River salvaged and converted into a candy shop in Eagle River Keweenaw county. Proprietor Vie Hakamies hauled it ashore and adapted it for business. No effort yet to salvage wheat cargo in Tiago. locals say the wheat remains sound and could be dried after being preserved by Lake Superior ice.
Genoa reports severe coal famine with a company dredging the harbor to recover overboard fuel. Reclaimed coal sells for about $120 per ton, reflecting decades of wartime sagas and mining shortages in Italy.
In Syracuse New York today eleven counts led to fines against a group of profiteers. Judge Har sentenced the defendants after a swift court session.
Louisville dispatch reports the Internal Revenue Service will hire about 153 special guards in Kentucky to enforce the federal prohibition law next fiscal year. The guards will be paid roughly 229 400 dollars yearly from a 1 600 000 dollar budget to staff liquor storage places statewide starting June 1.
Chicago June 3 Republican presidential hopefuls Johnson and Harding arrive as pre convention days begin. Managers expect few ballots, conferences intensify, and force assignments ramp up. Luck withdraws in Sixth Tennessee, McCall seated for Wood. Republican committee orders end to local conventions barring negroes admission. White Oklahoma delegates Disney and Grant seated.
The estate of John W. Borchardt who died recently near Massena funds 1500 dollars to Germany to Adelbert Baranowice a relative. Beneficiaries in Germany reside at Lauenburg Pommern. The will dated February 10 1914 provides 200 dollars to Hattie Paul and Rudolph Tillman of Highland Park IL and appoints Mary Elizabeth Holste of Massena as residuary legatee. George C. Holste is named executor.
Washington June 3 Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee have delayed action on the Senate resolutions rejecting President Wilson's request for authority to accept a mandate over Armenia. Chairman Porter said the resolution would be reported tomorrow and presented to the House during the day.
In a tattered dispatch from June 3, race Stibbins of New York sought by subpoena for the Senate investigation committee wired from Montreal that he will testify. The note indicates he will appear or testify in the near future, aiming to resolve the inquiry.
The city park commission debates how to spend about 10 000 for Sunnyside improvements amid high labor and material costs. Plans include a dam driveway pool playground pavilion and minor additions, with final choices guided by maximizing public appeal while awaiting costable plans from the city engineer. Bonds sold total 19000 with 6500 for Sunnyside and 150 for a small triangle, leaving emergency funds. Work to begin once engineer plans arrive.
Gertrude Sherk, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Sherk, completed her high school course at Logan Colorado, leading the class in scholarship with an average of 94.11 percent over four years. Her achievement earned a scholarship to Colorado University. Mise Gertrude moved to Logan with her parents a little over a year ago and would have been a member of Atlantic High School's senior class this year.
Special to News Telegraph reports the Extra Chapters of the Eastern Star entertained grand lodge officers visiting from Atlantic. Mrs Lucy B Bullock of Larimore and Mrs Adah Ayron of Larimore attended with other dignitaries. A school of instruction was held Friday afternoon with a social event planned for the evening.
Three Nonpartisan League officials, Mills Stevie and Amos, were egged while recounting their removal from Ellinwood Tuesday by men in soldier uniforms. They displayed an American flag stained with eggs as proof, in Topeka on June 3.
Secretary Daniels told the Naval Academy graduates to cast off slavery to tradition and pursue new and untried ventures to defend future strength and efficiency of American sea power. He urged young officers to keep America's sea power at the forefront in strategy and invention.
Last evening the Congregational church held its regular social and business meeting with about fifty members sharing a dinner at 6 20. The session covered officer reports and community improvement ideas while reinforcing a team approach to church work. The plan adopted a year and a half ago remains largely inactive in details, and Pastor Rev J E Ball urged members to help move the church into a vital community force rather than rely on him. The dinners aim to create sociability and cover expenses, not profit, and the meetings since January seek to boost interest and transparency in church affairs.
Clarence Smith paid four hundred dollars an acre for a 420 acre Brighton township farm from Matt Larsen. The purchase includes crops, livestock, and machinery with immediate possession. Smith is son-in-law of David Hope and wife of this city. Opal King sold a quarter section farm in Adair county to Nelson and McCaustland for an undisclosed price.
Roy Shaw of near Hickman, Kentucky sold a 200 pound wool clip at 30 cents a pound, netting $60. He then found a suit for his son would cost $60, leaving him without extra funds. Shaw estimated wool could yield cloth for about fifty suits, four pounds per suit, regardless of grade.
Wire briefs note the house voted 843 members present to approve the postal pay increase. Senate inquiry on campaign expenditures in presidential and senatorial races is urged by Senator Pomarene ahead of November elections. Hungarian peace delegation arrives in Paris with treaty signing planned at Versailles. Fidelity State Bank of Trenton closes as investigators probe the one year old institution. State department seeks DC officials’ statement on a British flag burning in front of the treasury by Irish freedom supporters.
Members of the Royal Neighbors Lodge from Atlantic attended the Cumberland Lodge convention and educational meeting. The event opened this morning with lodge representatives expected from the region. The Atlantic lodge will demonstrate initiation and installation ceremonies this afternoon, with attendees including Mrs. John Blake and several local members.
Mr and Mrs C B Parrott welcome a daughter Martha Louise who weighs 1044 pounds. Anita and H L Bell visit Arnold Park for summer. Tisue Griffith injured in an accident may lose sight in right eye while building a fence. Edith Johnston heads west for summer, visits Adel then Yellowstone Park. James V Young from Seattle visiting his parents. Edwin Burkhart leaves Citizens Savings Bank for a general store job in Menlo. Max Winder, three, breaks his collarbone after car collision on Main Street. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs P F Schwenneker of Kelthaburf IL. N C Burkhart returns from Mission Tex for summer. Sohn McDermott of Bridgewater plans to run for Adair county representative. Walnut Grove Stock Remedy directors hold a meeting after incorporation.
Interstate Commerce Commission warns railroads June 3 that penalties under the Interstate Commerce Act will be invoked if orders to relieve Creight congestion are not followed. Chairman Daniel Willard or the Association of Railway Executives states inspectors found equipment deliveries as ordered were not being made and the matter will be investigated.
Atlantic undertaker Burdette Roland today announced his candidacy for county coroner on the Republican ticket. He will be a write-in candidate for the primary ballot, needing 202 votes to secure the nomination. Dr. M F Stults of Viota, the present coroner, declined a second term. no Democrat has entered the race.
H C Gardner of Chicago president of the Great Lakes St Lawrence Tidewater Association urged a simultaneous convention of both bodies here July 22 24 to form a plan to prevent a national transportation catastrophe by forming messes reforms and coordinated action.
Fire at the Standard company's pumping station follows an engine explosion and is expected to total loss the plant valued at 1,000,000 dollars. Flames have not yet reached the 50,000 barrel storage tanks in the complex.
June 3 Washington B M Barush former chairman of the ware industries board asks Representative Mason to present to Congress and the attorney general the evidence behind his accusation that Baruch stole 50 million dollars from the government in copper. Mason replies the charge may total 200 million in copper alone and ties the matter to war expenditure investigations.
Dr Ross Bailey son of Mr and Mrs J H Bailey wed Miss Laura Munsen yesterday at the bride's mother's home in Story City The ceremony was by Rev A C Bailey of Moline Ill Ancestral ties trace to Ames College fellows immediate relatives attended The couple will reside in Bancroft Town where Bailey has practiced veterinary surgery since September
Congress will end the present session Saturday after a 44 to 24 Senate vote. President Wilson assured Senate Democrats he will not call an extra summer session unless an emergency arises. An attempt by Senator Kenyon to amend the adjournment to reconvene July 12 failed.
Judge Rockafellow courts a default judgment in favor of Bear Son against Henry Karns for 140.30 and for G M Hull against Lamirw Kincaid for 561 268. The cases arise from merchandise sales and notes. Attorneys EB Hipitan Anita and W C Bryant for the plaintiffs. W E Kalloway named manager with J W Martin Sohn Chew and Leland Hubbell as officers.
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