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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
5
Reported shootings, robberies, and a major jewel theft mark a violent period. A seven year old shooter and a fatal respond to a robbery headline reflect crime waves, while battles in Mexico and rebel activity are described with military terms and casualty figures.
Unclear OCR reads of a potential Atlantic hotel project suggest Ep company, a Midwestern hotel operator, proposing a ninety day option on lots at Second and Chestnut, tied to Joyce Lumber. The plan, once guarded by a lumber company, hints at a possible Le hotel venture, though details are murky.
Astoria Ore June 17 One crew member of the steamer Laurel died today and two others were injured after a near collision and wreck. Captain Lew Johnson is aboard the Laurel as rescue boats and coast guard workers fought to save crew members. Norman Babous of San Petro Wisconsin chief cook was crushed badly and may die.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. J N S Whitman, 49, president of Howard Hotel Company, died from injuries after falling into an elevator shaft at the firm’s office building. Whitman, a Lehigh native, had led the hotel firm for years and was active in local business circles. Funeral arrangements are pending.
General Bramwell Booth, son of Salvation Army founder, dies at 73 in Tolley Wood near London. Longtime leader in the city, his passing ends a era of hereditary leadership and prompts tributes from family and Salvation Army colleagues.
Wesley Willian Albright a Lewish grain dealer for decades died last night at his home in Fewie at age 102. He was born in Ohio March 18 and survived by his widow thirteen children and twenty seven grandchildren. Services set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Lewis First Congregational Church with burial at Whipple Cemetery.
Plattsburg New York June 17 reports a shooting tied to a rum running case. District Attorney OConnell in Albany said murder charges are being considered against John Dorwar in the death of Arthur Gordon aged 22.
Crime report notes a department store heist yielding 900 dollars. Authorities investigate the incident and search for a suspect described as a male fleeing toward a nearby street. No injuries reported.
Kenneth Judd eighteen and Faye Marvin fifteen, long missing for seven weeks, reappeared claiming they wed in Fayette Arkansas on April thirtieth and have been nearby since. Their families sought safe return amid prior disappearances in the community and noted they lacked money and extra clothing.
The Atlantic City department announces a cooking school tomorrow evening. Details are scarce due to OCR errors, but organizers expect instruction and demonstrations for residents seeking culinary skills.
A two-vehicle crash on primary 32 near Atlantic left Ed Jub, 26, of Brayton and Mildred Landon, 27, injured after a car struck an abutment and overturned twice. Susie Landon and Josephine Johnson, both 12, sustained minor injuries. The injured were treated locally and at Brayton hospital.
Climbing thermometer swelters in Des Moines as heat shatters records. Storms threaten Sioux City and Onawa with flash floods and thousands of dollars in damage. Two Minneapolis women injured in cloudburst near Moville. car swept toward a wall of water, then rescued by a farmer and passerby.
The seventy third annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans is in session at Fort Dodge Iowa with council proceedings in progress. Local delegates and veterans gather for the event, reflecting on service and reunions.
Seven passengers and crew die when the giant twin engine Handley Page City of Ottawa plunges into the English Channel off Dungeness near Sussex after engine trouble. The pilot sent an S O S but the craft sank. one identified victim believed from New York City. The disaster leaves several injured and unrescued wreckage.
A bank in Des Moines reports the vault of Basset Savings Bank was broken into by an assailant using an acetylene torch. The thief escaped with an undetermined sum of currency as officials inspect the vault and contents to determine the loss.
Washington reports President Hoover signed the farm bill then Congress approved an initial 150 500 000 as a start on the 50 million farm relief program. The house and senate moved quickly, amid criticism from some Democrats over timing and scope. Anita Scholl of Anita Cass County visited the city.
The News Telegraph starts city carrier service in Adair for evening delivery. About twenty households are first on the list with plans to expand soon as routes reach the area. Carrier names include Hair and Susan Adale and others as service grows.
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