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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
5
Kansas City June 14 The Republican convention voted 817 to 267 to adopt the 1928 platform minus the Haug en measure and reject a minority bid for McNary Mingen farm relief. The plank endorses administration policy on cooperative marketing and agricultural relief.
Kansas City June 14 Daniel W Turner of Iowa blasted the McNary Haugen measure as he spoke after a Minnesota farmer. He argued Iowa has not produced the promised march of farmers to Kansas City and will instead vote in November. Governor Allam McMullen of Nebraska echoed farmer concerns and criticized carrier profits versus national wealth.
Dr Charles E Wright of Clear Lake is elected grand master of the Masonic Grand Lodge at Cedar Rapids during the eighty fifth annual convention. Other officers include Fred Nolte Stuart sen doy grand warden Ralph Bunce joint grand warden C J Stephenson Des Moines grand treasurer Q G Hunt Cedar Rapids grand secretary and Veterans association officers James C Madsen Des Moines president W Glare Ogkaloaka vice president Sam W Baker Des Moines secretary and treasurer.
In Avoca and nearby localities farmers report a busy period as they prepare for the forthcoming tasks. The scene centers on agricultural activity, examining efforts of community growers and the pace of seasonal work.
The Nunes Telegraph reports on the congressional convention in Rateas City, noting Hoover faction strength shown by a two to one vote on credentials. A farm demonstration clashed outside the hall as farmers marched against Hoover, while leaders including Edward Bush and William Settle organized the demonstration. Senator Moss delivered Roosevelt’s condolence line from the manuscript. the omission drew comment from delegates.
Local clothing firm Metcalf unveils a massive sale with 20 men’s suits for 5 dollars and 20 boys’ knicker suits for 1.95, plus heavy reductions on Hart Schaffner Marx and other brand suits. Shirts, sweaters, underwear, caps and more priced to clear stock.
Washington June 14 A jury in the district supreme court acquitted Robert W Stewart of contempt of the Senate. The Indiana ruling man was tried after facing a contempt charge arising from proceedings in the Senate. The verdict was delivered today and ends the case against Stewart in this matter.
A local Atlantic woman, Mrs. Duval, is described as the first cousin of Herbert Hoover. The piece notes Hoover’s Iowa roots, ties to Legrand and West Branch, and that Hoover lived with Mrs. Duval’s family after his parents’ deaths. Mrs. Duval recalls Hoover visiting as a child and being only loosely acquainted in later years.
Bandits robbed the Home Trust company in downtown Kansas City injuring a traffic officer and a 17 year old girl among others. The officer, and several witnesses were wounded as bystanders scattered in the street near the bank building. Police pursued suspects after the holdup amid chaotic scenes near Convention Hall.
A Ninth District Republican convention in Council Bluffs will nominate a candidate to oppose Democrat W. J. Burke for the short term in Congress. Delegates from Cass County total fourteen, with top contenders Vincent and Judge Ratcliff. The meeting names temporary chair Dean of Greenwood, aiming to unite five candidates after a crowded primary failure to reach 60 percent.
Harry L. Boston of Red Oak Iowa shot and killed a large American eagle at the Good farm seven miles north of Red Oak Saturday morning. The bird measured seven feet from wingtip to wingtip and was observed fly high before swooping to seize a lamb, when the shot was fired.
Cedar County prepares for a Hoover welcome in Tipton on June 14 as activists seek formal notification of party nomination. Local GOP leaders including James Goade coordinate with delegates from Iowa to arrange Hoover’s visit and support for the presidential bid.
At Convention Hall on June 14 delegates rejected La Follette's minority report. Young Bob gave a fiery, vigorous speech praising inherited principles while the convention approved a platform different from his father's 1924 program, amid applause and noes.
Trepassey Newfoundland June 14 J N S The monoplane Friendship cannot rise with full fuel for direct to Hoglands The plan now aims to depart carrying 700 gallons to reach the Azores en route to Lisbon and then Southampton The Flight group includes Miss Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz Lou Gordon and Captains Boutillot and Arges preparing for an England trip with limited fuel and early morning departure
Kansas City reports indicate the field for the Republican vice presidential candidates has narrowed. Senators Charles Curtis of Kansas and Simeon Bass of Wisconsin are among those considered strongest, with opposition affecting prospects for Darwin Botts and others as a final decision nears.
The Atlantic Legion hosts a Flag Day observance with a morning program including selections by a drum corps and an address “Tribute to the Flag” by County Superintendent ROW. This afternoon at 4, the Atlantic Business Men’s baseball nine meets the Qmisha Red Sox as a Legion benefit, featuring bugle music, songs by a colored quartet, and a color-lowering ceremony to end the day. Local businesses fly colors in honor of the American flag’s birthday.
Floyd Hough, longtime general manager, has disposed of his interest in the Hough Motor Company. Fern McKinley succeeds Hough as general manager and will operate the business under the same name. Hough plans to move to Omaha.
Kansas City June 14 The Republican platform dropped the Hoover line on farm relief and endorsed Jardine's federal aid plan for cooperative marketing. It pledged tariff protection, enforcement of Prohibition, and a 5-3-2 navy ratio, while opposing debt cancellation and joining the League of Nations. A minority faction urged equalization fees in McNary Haugen style farm relief.
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