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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1930
Page
5
The latest wire dispatch reports about 400 injured in Hindu Muslim clashes at Kapadwani thirty miles east of Abanidabad India. The cause of the riot was not disclosed. British troops were rushed to restore order.
Chicago’s gang war erupts again as Frank Thompson, a machine gun supplier linked to the St Valentine’s massacre, is killed near a Rockford hospital. Eleven dead in ten days mark a brutal surge, with five wounded as police tally the toll from the latest outbreak.
Smoke and flames consumed hay and straw stacks on the Walter W. Chamberlain farm six miles southeast of Atlantic. Favorable winds aided by neighbor help, the large barn hog house and other buildings were damaged or destroyed, leaving Mr and Mrs Chamberlain grateful for support from friends and neighbors.
Ten people die in a Portland incident as details remain fragmentary. Authorities have not released full names or causes, but the event is described as a deadly accident with emergency services responding to the scene. Further updates are anticipated as investigations proceed.
District reports show more than 25 percent of the year's paving completed. Twelve machines are at work as Council Bluffs to Avoca stretches near 58.8 miles finished, with about 200 total miles planned and contracts expected soon.
Mrs Louise Mullins Martins of 1412 Chestnut Street was awarded an absolute divorce from John Martins Chitiyo banker by Judge K R Cook on default after two years of alleged desertion. She retains her maiden name Louise Mutine. Married May 19 19 and sealed by Swan Martins Martin in court.
Johny M. McConnell a 42 year old farmer from two miles northeast of Wiota ended his life Saturday by taking poison at his sister’s home. Despondent over ill health and having earlier threatened self harm he was rushed to a hospital where he died at 4 pm. Coroner drew no inquest. He was born October 14 1882 in Rock Island Illinois and survived by a widow Florence Stone a son Gerald R a daughter Gladys Arlena three sisters and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday at the Wiota Methodist church with burial in Atlantic cemetery.
A jealous individual is linked to a fatal assault resulting in the death of Thelma Shaw. Names and details show a violent incident leaving a deceased female victim. Officials report a single culprit and ongoing investigation.
Peter Bisgard 45 of Harlan is dead after a two car crash at King corner east of Clirson. His nephew Richard Bisgard 12 and three others are critically injured and may die, including Carl W. Pennington 22 of Omaha and Frank Pennington his father. Police say both cars traveled fast and were hurled apart after impact.
John Jacob Borchers died at his Cumberland home at 10:50 am. The Oldenburg Germany native, born July 27, 1837, immigrated sixty five years ago and lived in the county most of his life. Survived by two daughters Mrs Mattie Brahms and Miss Mary Borchers. Funeral Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Franklin Township Lutheran Church. burial in Franklin Township Cemetery. Rev F W Heinke to officiate.
Council Bluffs residents will circulate petitions this week seeking a November election on a 400000 bond issue for a non toll bridge between Council Bluffs and Omaha. The plan parallels a prior Pottawattamie County measure voided by the state supreme court for lacking cost detail and mirrors Omaha’s impending 200000 bond bid.
Shenandoah La mourns Danay Deighton Shenandoah's first woman councilwoman who died last night from heart trouble. Survived by her father J C Deighton a veterinarian and four aunts. Her death ends a political line leader's career in the community.
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Roumania’s King Carol tells Princess Helen he will bring his mistress Magda Lupescu to Bucharest unless she reconciles. Helen rejects all reconciliation attempts and withdraws her petition for an annulment of their divorce, leaving son Michael amid royal political turmoil. Bratianu protests the regime. monarchical legitimacy and Hungary Roumania merger talk surface in London as observers warn of possible fusion moves.
Chicago marked the formal opening of its new skyscraper home at La Salle Street with President Hoover pressing a ceremony gong button from the White House. President Alexander Slater Jr of the Liverpool Grain trade extended greetings to President John A. Bunnell of the Chicago Board of Trade via transatlantic telephone.
Mildred Thomson was elected president of the Cass County 4-H club at the annual rally day meeting held at Grove Community House south of the city with about 50 attendees. Officers elected include Thelma McFadden as vice president Andell Lantz as treasurer and Mary Orizn as secretary. Velma McFadden Ruth Winsie Lou Ramsey Mary Storbeck Amelia Ellis Elizabeth Dal linger Mildred Thomson and others will represent Cass County at the girls short court in Ames. Velma McFadden will represent Cass County as 4-H queen. Speakers included Mrs Joe Layton Mrs Clarence Pellett and County Agent W C Dynes. The day featured club songs a health habits playlet and a music memory contest whose township winner will be announced at the October 4-H banquet.
Des Moines spectators gathered at the municipal airport to watch an airshow with numerous stunt maneuvers. A highlight came when Ralph Garrison performed a double parachute drop before about six thousand attendees.
Markets report mixed activity with stocks generally lower and bonds moderately down. Cotton futures were barely steady while wheat edged higher and foreign exchange remained firm as markets regained momentum.
Six men were killed and six seriously injured when an explosion wrecked a 3000 foot Detroit tunnel 175 feet beneath the river near the city waterworks plant. Thirty men were in the tunnel. several escaped, while others were trapped by gas and cave-ins. The blast likely occurred when an automatic drill triggered two dynamite charges. The project is part of a $30 million water department expansion by R. S. Morrae of Omaha.
A garbled ad promotes travel accident insurance for automobile and public conveyance risk. It cites North American Insurance Co of Chicago and claims coverage ages 15 to 70 with sums from 98.50 to 7,500, urging readers to contact John Budd at Galt for details.
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