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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
5
Night following a county and state primary election, Samuel Davidson, a retired farmer, was found after an apparent self inflicted shot. He was rushed to a hospital where little hope of recovery was reported. The event followed a band concert and state and county results were still being tallied.
Returns from 2,320 precincts in Iowa give Brnckhart 192,463 votes and Sweet 160,801. For U S senator on the Democratic ticket Denison 17,489 Keyes 12,262 Steck 18,682 from 2,101 precincts. Figures compiled at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Rev George D Rogers Baptist minister speaks on art pottery at city hall under Ladies Literary club. He attends with bandaged hands but attendance is free and open to public. Martha Rogers piano solos, Myron Shipman vocal, and a male quartet perform. Quartet members are Wilbur Dallinger B Oshley O R Patrick and Bert Pellett.
Cleveland prepares to host the national Republican convention with streets lit in red white and blue. Delegates visitors and reporters fill downtown as convention activities surge toward the forthcoming opening in June. The convention hall nears completion with loudspeakers and telegraph instruments installed for press coverage.
James Chandler of Arpat Temple Kansas City was elevated by the Imperial Council to Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Arabic Noble Myotic Shrine along with other Divan members in a succession order.
Fairfield dispatch reports a grain of corn lodged in an infant’s lungs at the Hickenbottom residence in Lockridge. An operation performed yesterday failed to save the child, who died. The incident underscores the dangers of accidental aspiration in young children.
Funeral services for Charles Conway brother of M P Conway were conducted at Stuart Catholic Church this morning at ten o clock. He was struck by lightning Monday afternoon in Stuart and interment followed in the Stuart Catholic Cemetery with his family in attendance.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Lamoreaux will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the Tate home 805 Mulberry street Des Moines Rev Mz Afable officiating interment in Atlantic cemetery Des Moines Pa born Mary Pollock 1867 Turbotville Pa moved to Mason City Iowa 1876 Atlantic 1877 married 29 April 1877 farm west of Wiota moved to Atlantic 1906 husband James W Lamoreaux died 1920 four children two brothers three grandchildren lifelong M E church
Washington June 3. Albert A. Emigh was nominated today by President Coolidge to be postmaster at Atlantic Iowa. The announcement follows Emigh's long service in local postal work and his community involvement. The nomination now goes to the Senate for confirmation.
Washington June 4 former Attorney General Daugherty refused to appear before the Senate Daugherty investigation committee arguing the inquiry lacked authority. The letter to Chairman Brockhart was read by his attorney Paul Howling as basis for the nonappearance citing a habeas corpus denial and asserting ethical impropriety claims.
In Des Moines on June 4 the Iowa primary produced a surge for Senator W. Brookhart, who topped his 1922 totals in town as early returns showed him far ahead of his five 1922 opponents. The strong turnout fueled by Brookhart’s Washington acts prompted renewed GOP support from Coolidge backers and farming groups alike, while Steck led the senatorial race by a narrow margin over Dennison and Keyes in preliminary counts.
Paris June 4 U P reports former Premier Painieve was elected president of the French chamber of deputies. The left’s majority made the outcome foregone but the contests were close reflecting ongoing party tensions among the deputies.
The June term district court opens with numerous filings including notes and foreclosure suits. Debtors include Hans M Jorgensen on 150 dollars. Maine Savings bank receiver Robert L Leach seeks 870 from Fred and Bertha Krambeck. The Sanders Publishing Co sues Mopley Stock Farm for 406.85. Theo Krogman sues Remmer and Bertha Dinkla for 15750 on foreclosure. E Hampel seeks partition. Henry Riebesell sues M L Gross estate mortgage for 6000. Iowa State Bank receiver Leach sues William and Frances Marquette for 8773.31 foreclosure. Adel Clay Products sues E J Perley for 141.73. Marne Bank sues Marguerite Simonsen for 500 foreclosure.
Two of the three world flight planes crossed the East China Sea from Japan to Shanghai successfully. Lieutenant Lowell Smith’s plane failed to take off satisfactorily and remained at Shigetomo, Japan. Lieutenants Wade and Nelson waited briefly then departed from Kagoshima and reached Shanghai without incident. The American consul pledged to send an engineer to assist Smith with his plane, and the commander planned to join tomorrow.
Council Bluffs June 4 Nomination of a candidate for county treasurer by Pottawattamie Republicans will be at the June 28 county convention as none of five contenders met the 34 percent primary threshold W A Stone led among rivals James P Christensen Ford Myrtle Shuart and Buxton also ran In party tickets for state and local offices listed were Baird Harrison Hubard Sparks Hardesty Lainson Atwood Northrop Cutler Keating Osborn White Currie Eng
The summer extension school of the Iowa Teachers College opened today with enrollment efforts and book sales as preparations for regular sessions begin tomorrow at 7 40. By 3 PM enrollment reached 275 and is expected to exceed 300, with officials predicting a grand success for the program.
Des Moines June 4. Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago will preach the funeral sermon for Bishop Homer Stunts Friday at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Bishop Titus Lowe and other intimate friends are expected to attend.
A. P. report from Des Moines cites Burton E. Sweet claiming Brookhart cannot prevail with voters as radicalism is rejected. Sweet says he carried seven of eleven congressional districts including Brookhart's, praising his statewide fight for sound governance while promising continued effort against radical politics in Iowa.
Chicago June 4 A grand jury hearing on the kidnapping and death of 13 year old Robert Franks son of a Chicago millionaire resumed. Indictments against Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb are expected tomorrow. State's Attorney Crowe seeks indictments charging kidnapping and murder. The prosecu tion corrected the impression that the prisoners confessions had not been signed. It was planned that stenographic records be transcribed, read, and signed by the prisoners. Confessions will likely be read after the last witness is culled.
Washington June 4 AP Strong indications in Democratic circles point to Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana as the probable permanent chairman at the party national convention. He is viewed as a leading choice to guide the gathering and set the tone for the event.
Partly cloudy conditions with a cold night and a trend toward warmer temperatures tomorrow. Strong winds are not indicated and coastal portions may see milder air.
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