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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
5
Latest By Wire reports that snow lingered in the Tupperlake area on June 3 marking a historic cold snap. Other items note county contracts in Black Hawk totaling 28000, a cap makers strike in New York, German American claims awards totaling 186 million, and various Iowa notices on river projects and a Des Moines dam permit.
The state faces a hard fought primary on Monday June 7 with campaigns intensifying as voters prepare to cast ballots for Republican and other party nominees. Key contests include U S Senate nominees A B Cormmina Smith Brookhart and Howard J Clerk L B Eickleberg Dan B Renaldos with other battles for superintendent of public instruction attorney general and state offices drawing attention amid last minute appeals and absentee voting.
Davenport industrial engineer Robert J Eustace wrote from Atlantic City to Governor Hammill saying the sesquicentennial exposition is a big amusement proposition. He noted Shriners visiting Philadelphia were disappointed with the exposition outlook and urged the executive council to reconsider Town’s role.
Dr W A Hamner Sr, a well known dentist, sends his son Coge L Hammer Jr from State University to supervise his office in the Oransky building during a five month California trip. Hammer Jr, a recent graduate and prosthetics demonstrator, arrives to oversee the practice in town.
Farmers and merchants push to move county farm bureau picnic to Monday July 5 due to Saturday and Fourth of July closures. Program set at fair grounds with a Sunnyside park dinner and morning ball games between townships. 3 T Reed of Minnesota State Farm Bureau confirms speaker will attend on the new date amid plans for a large crowd and a sesquicentennial style pageant.
Two banks owned by the Kile interests in Stuart shut their doors as state examiners took charge. Stuart Ravings Bank, led by M F Kile and Everett Pratt with M S Kile as chairman, reported deposits of about 68,000 and discounts of 215,480 in the latest directory. The second Kile-owned bank also closed, following a pattern seen in recent years with the Exchange Bank closing about a year ago.
Word from Station Agent B. W. Sankey says the afternoon Griswold branch train and the morning Audubon branch train will not be removed. Officials faced strong opposition from local shippers, prompting discussions with towns and conferences about possible service discontinuance.
Washington officials rule the post office can collect postage on unfrankable mail. The incident involves envelopes bearing Senator Reed’s name, from Pennsylvania, and questions whether the sender knew the contents were prohibited. The episode raises concerns over mail handling and political figures’ involvement.
Mayor Ray Trainer's court heard a busy docket with Dave Raben fined 37.50 for speeding and others facing charges. Chris Saver faced intoxication charges and George Mayhania was jailed on a driving while intoxicated case. Pat Cyne was released after a preliminary hearing. Charles Leffingwell was bound over on car theft charges with a 700 bond.
Local Order of Eastern Star chapter schedules memorial services Sunday at Congregational Church. Exercises will honor deceased members with ritual acts and decoration of graves. The event aims to comfort families and preserve chapter traditions.
Des Moines dispatch reports Republican leaders fear a veiled Democratic push to boost Brookhart against Cummins in the Iowa primary. Democratic workers and writers have entered the state to rally support for Brookhart, while Cummins forces vow a larger turnout and an easy nomination.
George W. Clark, manager of the Cummins campaign, transmitted a telegram to the News-Telegraph stating that Congressman W. R. Green of the Ninth Ward, chairman of the house ways and means committee, favors Senator Cummins renomination, praising his talents and service and his support of farm relief legislation.
Washington June 4. O P and M J Van Sweringen plan to file a revised railroad merger proposal with the Interstate Commerce Commission this month. The plan would unite Chesapeake & Ohio, Pere Marquette, Erie, Hocking Valley, and Nickel Plate, with minority interests offered benefits to win approval. The changes aim to preserve exchange ratios and grant interlocking directorate voting rights for preferred stockholders.
Mrs. Hannah Wormington, once a Lewis resident, died yesterday at a daughter’s home in Los Angeles. She was the last of the eleven Hopley siblings, widow of Henry Wormington, who died years ago in Denver. Survived by two sons and three daughters including Mrs. Ida Cambridge, Mrs. Elizabeth Dodge, and Mrs. Alive Roundtree. Interment planned in Denver.
Washington June 4 Annapolis graduating cadet Edward Blair Zirkle of Garden City Kansas refuses to take the oath to support the Constitution causing a dispute for navy authorities. He seeks resignation after being told his action is unprecedented in the navy.
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