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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
5
The $600,000 yacht Camergo was christened with champagne in a Neponset yard, a ceremony led by Cincinnati millionaire Mrs. Micischmann. The event marks a prominent vessel launch amid Chicago crime reports and other varied wires from the era.
At the convention in the sweltering hall, Hoover supporters filled the scene with a carnival of color and noise. A Utah delegation elephant carried banners toward the stage as a large Hoover portrait rose above the crowd, while John McNab of California formally named Hoover the Republican nominee for president amid cheers and a brisk demonstration led by Senator George Moses. The moment signalized a lively start to the process, with speeches following after a quick orderly pause.
Reuters report from London dated August 8 notes a third party movement forming amid criticism of the Hoover administration. Senator Norris attacks the Republican platform and regime, accusing it of corruption and anti progressive bias while praising reform advocates and farm interests.
In Urbana Illinois on June 16, thirteen-year-old Lloyd Manley died while attempting to rescue his eleven-year-old brother Ross from a lake accident. The two boys waded in shallow water when Ross stepped into a deep hole. Lloyd could not reach him and both boys disappeared. Matthews Totter, age 12, and other neighbors sought help as farmer volunteers gathered. The bodies were recovered hours later. the brothers will be buried together. A funeral is planned for tomorrow.
A delegation of about 200 nurserymen from the south arrives by special train in Shenandoah en route to the American Association of Nurserymen convention in Denver. Mayor Howard Alexander presents the key to the city as the visitors tour 46 miles of Nurseryman and flower fields, followed by a chicken dinner at the armory hosted by local business groups.
Yale alumni Micauley Smith produced a remarkable 5000 meter performance at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 25, beating Leo Lermond and others to clock a time near Nurmi’s world record of 14 28.1. Smith’s effort highlighted a slate of surprising results at the Olympic tryouts in a brisk, competitive session.
The Detroit plant marked a milestone with a notable display of investment and expansion. Officials reported around 1,500 votes tied to the ceremony, with many dignitaries in attendance. About 29,000 attendees were present, highlighting the event’s significance in the industrial sector.
President Coul d opts for a fishing day at Cedar Island lodge after a brief look at the Brule camp. A rainy Superior day delays plans but the president chooses leisure over immediate duties, staying away from temporary executive offices to enjoy a Saturday on the water.
A Des Moines report notes John P. Wallace facing a charge of fishing without a license at Spirit Lake. He argued unfamiliarity with the license changes and awaited a hearing after the arrest details were presented.
One hundred thousand unemployed workers staged a huge demonstration in Moscow clashing with police as government soldiers and troops attempted to disperse the crowd. Reports say twenty people were killed and many wounded amid the turmoil.
Max McClain a one year old taken to Creston for a federal theft charge involving transporting a stolen automobile from Colorado to Tow arraigned before US Commissioner S A Plum at Creston and waived to the grand jury. Bond set at 2000 dollars. McClain charged with stealing a coach belonging to Jet of Laramie Wyoming.
Mrs. Davis, an Indiana bride of six months, was charged with murder in a mun court today after an alleged attack with a knife on her husband Lyle Davis. Police said she refused to share details of her life beyond noting he had previous marriages and money disputes.
A $1,200,000 suit was filed today against Des Moines businessman Des Maas. The suit, brought by Chase & Wists on behalf of American Home Murnisherts Corp, alleges notes tied to a venture with Eastern Interests and Virgin assets. The action targets executive-level figures and seeks redress in district court.
National League results show Philadelphia 1 defeated Cincinnati final. New York 4 beat Pittsburgh in the 7th. Brooklyn won 4 to St Louis 1 in the 8th. Chicago 7 Boston 0 with American League action Detroit 2 Washington 0 in the third. Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 3, Chicago 3 Boston 0 in the 8th.
Flooding from breaks on the St Francis River in Missouri and the White River near Newport Arkansas rippled through a 150 mile stretch and across 600000 acres. About 700 families were rendered homeless as water surged through valleys and levees gave way. Emergency crews and Red Cross stations mobilized while Missouri guardsmen and farmers worked to prevent further breaches.
In Thayer Missouri on June 18 a fatal duel between James Perkins, 47, and his son Frank Parking, 24, ended with both men dead. The elder Perkins reportedly stated the fight was a personal resolution and the clash resulted in mutual fatalities.
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