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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
5
Paris reports the ambassadors council instructed military experts to study Germany's ban on allied planes over its skies amid rising tensions. In other items, Des Moines reports a judge will hear tax cases, a man injured in a wagon collision, and investigations into a midnight assault.
Severe storms battered Charles City Garrville Sioux City Moville and nearby areas with high winds heavy rain and hail. At least twenty injured none reported dead. Cedar River rose flooding streets and curbs while crops suffered from hail in scattered sections. A baby twister also damaged buildings in Garrville with roofs torn off and an elevator wrecked.
Denver delegates to the International Rotary convention will ship a carload of snow from the Continental Divide to Cleveland. The snow will be used on Cleveland streets during next week’s convention to back Denver’s slogan Sun Wahine and Snowballs Denver 1926.
In a town board hearing before railroad commissioners C. C. Wright of Adel was granted a certificate to operate a motor passenger bus line between Des Moines and Stuart. The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway opposed the issuance, as Wright would parallel its tracks for most of the route.
Reports that Miss Elton Mackay, a wealthy New York heiress, and Irving Berlin will marry in autumn after Papal approval was sought through a special dispensation. The couple, prominent figures in society and music, have not publicly confirmed the plan.
West Point on June 12 reports acting Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis stressing aviation's importance for both offensive and defensive operations. He spoke to cadets about the army's future role and the need to advance air power within training and planning.
Joe Pross, a local youth, was charged with taking cars and bound over to his father to await sentence, but disappeared before it was imposed. Donald Keffer, Edwin Keffer, and Paul Keffer, brothers, were sent to the Boys Industrial School at Idora until discharged by law. Walter Myer fled town before hearing and was not yet captured. The case was arranged by Mayor Mountain and Chief Moynagh. Sheriff McKee left for Eldova with the Keffers.
Charles City Iowa June 12 A six months old heifer belonging to a local farmer wandered into a hail drift during a tornado last night The hail melted into a crust trapping the calf in the hollow near the hind quarters The farmer searched for the animal and another heifer was reported drowned in the debris
State Railroad Commissioner B M Richardson heard arguments on removing Burlington trains No 14 and 15 between Shenandoah and Humeston. Complainants warned of business losses. officials argued a loss making division and low passenger patronage justify cancellation. Hearing continues, with evidence showing Shenandoah Keokuk division posted a 1924 loss.
Local residents respond to the N-T appeal with 17 dollars raised by the American Legion Auxiliary including 10 from the Auxiliary, 2 from Mrs. M. Morgan and 5 from R. W. Shepherd. Funds sent to Council Bluffs Nonpareil daily to ensure rapid relief action. Legion Auxiliary members meet tonight to tie comforters and preK clothes for storm victims.
In early games the Cincinnati Reds led Brooklyn 2 0 in the first inning while Chicago trailed Boston 2 0 in the second. Pittsburgh held New York 3 2 in the fourth, St Louis and Boston were tied 2 2 in the fifth, and Cleveland and Pittsburgh were scoreless in the eighth.
A major Flag Day event in Atlantic City promises the largest and most spectacular program yet, with a legion band debut led by Professor Joe D Andrea, elaborate fireworks including Field of the Cloth of Gold and Tribute to the Flag, a City Hall dance by Frank Hodek's Orchestra, and a night of celebrations following a citywide parade.
Albert Lea Minn June 12 Speein to News Telegraph Two Iowa men were elected to offices in the United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America at the annual convention here Rev M C Carlson of Royal Iowa was elected president and Albert Hanson of Harlan Iowa along with Rev James C Peterson of Fremont Neb reelected to the general de vation
Judge Whitmore granted a decree in district court yesterday in favor of Mrs Olive Waggoner Griffith and others against Barney Waggoner and others to quiet title to a Massena property. The plaintiffs, including Mrs Griffith and her brother Claude Waggoner, were declared owners.
Des Moines reports good to heavy showers last night along the northern border and in southwestern towns. Charles D. Reed, government meteorologist, stated the rainfall ranged from light to heavy with scattered intensity across the region during the late evening hours.
Chicago June 12. Robert White missing witness returns to the criminal court with his wife and two children declaring intent to testify for the state. He reiterates his grand jury testimony, claims pressure from attorneys, and says he was forced to alter his statements. White says he was traveling the east and had written a contested letter.
In Shreveport Louisiana on June 12 a Loyola University law student George W Gil 23 confesses to killing Centenary college athlete Robert Read 21. He plans to plead unwritten law defense claiming to protect his wife and home. Authorities say the confession clears up the Read murder mystery.
In New York on June 12, the $50 million Belgian loan was offered to the public and snapped up in record time. The issue was oversubscribed almost immediately after books opened.
Mostly fair tonight and Saturday with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon or evening in eastern and central portions. Southeast areas see clearing tonight and Saturday morning.
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