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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
4
Grain markets ended sharply down on the Chicago exchange led by declines in wheat and corn. Reports cited weak export demand, Liverpool’s slow buy, and favorable European weather, with cash grain mixed and daily receipts noted in wheat and corn futures.
The report notes swine trade in several markets moved slowly with prices generally steady. Receipts varied with cattle and lambs showing mixed movement, while hogs remained steady despite lighter activity. major markets including Chicago, Kansas City, Sioux City, and South Omaha displayed steady to slow trends in cattle and sheep as well.
A brief note from New York outlines Liberty Bond activity and closing figures. The report emphasizes coupons, bond valuations, and market tone as investors react to broader financial cues.
Turbulent early action on the New York Stock Exchange with gains in some blue chips like General Motors and Chrysler while others show modest declines. Analysts note uneven demand as investors digest mixed economic signals and currency fluctuations.
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A former major in the aviation corps was found guilty of murder in a case involving the killing of his wife, Mary Mela Campbell. The trial featured attorney arguments about the taped evidence and competing narratives, with the defense challenging the motive and the prosecution detailing the alleged planning and outcomes of the crime.
Meredit Shaws Improvement noted as the town records indicate modest progress today. The Fifth Conclave proceedings reference various figures, with names like Mapes and Reed appearing amid a mix of procedural details and home events.
Omaha aviation figure Andy Nielsen spoke at the Rotary club detailing aviation progress and its transport potential. He emphasized safety, regulatory aspects, and the need for careful development while noting pilots must maintain licenses and government rules. The meeting also announced new Rotary members and officers.
P Schrecst outlined plans at the summer school of the Teachers college. The remarks reference events set to occur tomorrow. Mr Nielsen parked his plane here last night and returned to Omaha this morning.
Cass county resident for over fifty years and church worker Mary Jane Small Crisman died at Atlantic hospital at 2 PM after a week long illness. Born 1847 near Mast Liverpool Ohio, she moved with parents to town about age 12 and married William Crisman in 1869. Survived by sister Elizabeth Vandergrift and several nieces and nephews. funeral Thursday at 2 PM at Crisman home with Rev Moore and Rev M Gable officiating. burial Atlantic Cemetery.
Des Moines reports Lieutenant Governor Clem B. Kimball of Council Bluffs leads the Iowa slate with a large margin in returns from about one third of precincts. Secretary of State Fir M. Smith trails, while M. Smith, J. Saylett, Walter Beam and J. A. McIntosh trail. Long wins second term as state auditor with strong Linn County results. Hammill scores a clear Linn County victory for governor, defeating M. K. Brown. Clark defeats Stepauck for state senate.
Tom C. Smith, local attorney, was elected president of the Atlantic Lions at the regular meeting last night. Ed Cushing is listed as first vice president with A. M. Gibbon as second vice president and W. Q. Bulloch as third vice president. The secretary position was noted as To Be Determined.
A jury acquitted Ottumwa banker Everett Lewis of murder after finding him legally insane due to a head injury six years earlier. The trial tied delusions of a family conspiracy and wrongful intent to the killing of businessman Webber. Committed to Anamosa, Lewis remained emotionally affected as verdicts and legal steps followed.
Retirement notice from Homeland café proprietor Margret ODeaner thanks friends and the public for generous patronage and support during years of service.
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