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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
5
The London Times characterizes the League of Nations council decision to postpone action on Persia’s plea for defense against bolshevik threats as a pompous farce and humiliating. Other London papers echo sharp criticism of the council’s stance, denouncing the delay.
Communities in Exirans greet Pastor Exira with a reception in the old Method ist church. Rev Henry and family were introduced after a program featuring Arthur Watterson of Omaha, piano solos, duets by Marguerite and Marjorie Wilson, readings by Lillian Dyer and Adeline Bills, a vocal by Pauline Spoo, violin by Carrie and Lloyd Klover, and several band selections. Refreshments followed as members socialized late.
Senator Harding announced that his campaign would not be a one man affair and that he would seek aid and advice from every Republican leader. He stated this policy would continue after election and that all Republicans would be seen as equal partners.
J. J. Earley, president of the North Dakota Bankers Association, urged non-member bankers to unite into state and district groups to oppose prevailing Federal Reserve system collection rules. He spoke before the Nebraska Bankers Association at the Hotel Fontanelle.
In St Louis on June 17 the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce blamed business men for low national cooperation with farmers and urged broad support for inland waterways development. Congress was urged to approve half a billion dollars for river and waterway projects.
Australia plans to issue square pennies and half pennies of nickel while continuing current copper coinage until exhausted. The move, aimed at circulating with present coinage, marks the first attempt by a British dominion to launch square coins.
Frank Aldrich plans to plat a 30 acre tract west of Palm Street between Sixth and Tenth in Atlantic, intending to sell lots for homes. Purchased from Perry Lamborn at about 500 dollars per acre, with brokers Tom Cunningham and Carl D. Carson. City park plans at Sunnyside and pavement on Tenth Street will boost the tract’s value.
A June 17 telegram to Governor Coolidge expresses condolence for the nomination of a GOP vice president candidate, identified as Thomas R. Marshall. Senator Lodge wired his heartfelt congratulations. The dispatch notes a condolence from the incumbent and a cordial message from Lodge.
Chicago police report the death of Paddy the Bear Ryan the eighth victim in a city gang war. Five gunmen opened fire and fled in an auto after killing Ryan who followed Mossy Enright the gunmen king killed February 3.
Illinois discusses a real choice of candidates amid industrial economic concerns as they watch developments and consider the next steps. Reports note interaction between high level figures and logistics, with mentions of San Francisco and Tokyo in a context of ongoing global affairs.
The county auditor prepared delegations for the Republican and Democratic county organizations. Republicans elected 135 delegates across twenty precincts, Democrats 128 with four precincts failing to elect full delegations. The conventions will meet in Atlantic on July 3. The roster lists numerous named delegates by ward and township, including Atlantic wards, Millhollin, Pymosa, Brighton, Washington, Grove, Franklin, Lincoln, Massena, Union, Bear Grove, and Victoria represented among others.
A Wichita Falls church announced from its pulpit in June 1917 that it would alter collection practices. The preacher insisted the plan was sincere, not a joke, as the offering plates began to pass.
Chicago June 47 Thomas E Wilson president of Wilson & Co and head of the Institute of American Meat Packers addressed the National Live Stock Exchange urging all livestock sectors to stamp out radical and un-American elements who seized on proposed meat packing legislation to promote nationalization of the industry.
Paris reports total French soldiers killed rises to 1 360 872 as officials note ongoing bond plot investigations. Robert Elias, among aliens held on June 2 1919, ordered deported by Assistant Secretary Post. Montreal notes railroads remain under government ownership as AFL convention endorses the democratic operation. Washington reports wartime vehicle allotment for national guard. Des Moines confirms bank fraud suit against C S Meservey seeking 75 000 with claims of misused funds and securities investments.
A Chicago report notes Mrs. Howard Van S Tracy of Evanston led her baby daughters to Northwestern University where she earned a bachelor degree at the head of her class. She also received honorary membership in a scholarship fraternity.
War office dispatches report six Russian Bolshevik divisions destroyed by Polish forces between the Dvina River and the Refuseina frontier. The front today sent the update as the war rages, with observers noting intensified combat near the northern theater.
Regnar Sorensen part of the class graduating June 3 at Atlantic high school earned a perfect attendance record. A total of eighty seven students had no absences or tardies for the year, including fourteen from senior high and twenty three from Jackson school among others. Names across grade levels and buildings are listed for the honor roll.
A. A. Cooper Sr once Dubuque's wealthiest man with about 1.26 million is said to have died penniless. His heirs filed a petition in county court seeking an examination of Cooper heirs as the estate administrator requests an appearance today.
Mason City Iowa June 1 The smallest public school in Cerra Gordo county for the year just past had but one pupil who attended regularly. The teacher often did not leave her boarding place and the pupil and teacher conducted classes in an unoccupied room of the house. Tuition per pupil stood at 26 dollars a month.
Jesse N. Jones tops spending with 137 64 in pre primary campaign expenses. Two Democratic nominees Emma Manning and Carl Zellmer reported no spending. Others filing with the county auditor include Emigh 40 50 Lary 83 50 Follett 40 Zellmer none Bell 10 Kringel 7 60 Herbert 24 70 McKee 40 Hobart 40 study shows no noon filings from Studley South and Murray Trailer for supervisor nomination.
Knights of Pythias from six towns plan a full day event at Dexfield park near Dexter. Members, families, and friends will use the park all day with Extra and Audubon lodges joining. Anita Redfield and Dexter will be represented. travel by car from the six towns is expected.
Carmelia Russo, 14, was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed Tony Matto last night. Police say she telephoned, admitting the shooting and claiming Matto had threatened her and her parents when she refused his advances. The incident occurred in Centerville.
A male and female kangaroo, escaped from a private menagerie in Honolulu in 1016, were spotted with a family of three joeys in the Oahu foothills. No capture efforts have begun. The era also notes rail mileage growth nearly paused, marking a rare year for U.S. rail expansion.
Columbus June 17. George A. Savage state miners secretary says many Ohio miners are getting the highest wages but are only working one day a week due to car shortages amid a coal demand excess.
Last night at nine o'clock Reverend Q. G. Herrlinger married Harry Morgan and Myrtle Esther Ward at the Evangelical parsonage. The couple, both of Wiota, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. V. V. Marsh. Morgan recently returned from Wigconain and will reside on a Wiota area farm.
Geo Underwood of Carrollton Mo was tied to a railroad track a mile south of Excelsior Springs by two men. A Wabash train severed his left arm and leg five minutes after the bandits left him. his watch and pocketbook were found nearby. The physician said he would recover.
In Wichita George Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, issued a challenge to world champion Jack Dempsey to meet after October 10 at any time or place Dempsey will name. Carpentier will return to France soon. In San Francisco Tack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, accepted Carpentier’s challenge for a fight after October 10.
The Iowa State Fair board set closing dates for all departments. Horses cattle and other categories close August 2 for some, August 16 for Agriculture, August 18 for Poultry and Rabbits, August 21 for Graphic and Plastic Array, and August 24 for Culinary and related divisions.
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