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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1922
Page
4
Grain and livestock quotes from Chicago and Omaha markets show receipts and price shifts across pigs, cattle, and sheep. Hogs led losses with markets down 10 to 20 cents. cattle ranged from steady to several declines. sheep varied with improved early demand and higher bids on native lambs and wethers.
Des Moines electrician James E. Stroud, 39, was found dead on Chicago's west side. Police suspect robbery as motive after discovering his false teeth embedded in his throat and a hammer nearby. Reports state he recently traveled from New York to Des Moines seeking work, with his wife and family awaiting word.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on June 1 a carnival duel on the Ordway McCart grounds left prize fighter Jack Thongs dead and several others wounded. R. Bolin and Wrad La Crosse were struck by bullets. two victims were expected to recover though Bolin faced the loss of an arm. A Negro carnival worker described as Thomas was involved in a confrontation, fired upon officers, and was shot and killed after resisting arrest. Witnesses recall belated spectators and ongoing chaos at the scene.
In Sioux City on Sunday San ta Angelo and Mrs John Cole both of Sioux City escaped serious harm when their car plunged down a embankment about 30 feet. The two occupants miraculously escaped with minor injuries amid the wreckage, with authorities investigating the dramatic incident.
Garden Theatre announces brief closure following manager Steen’s resignation. House operations will run limited hours during the interim while search for a new chief runs. The notice notes changes to programming and audience access during the upcoming period.
County central committees across five parties filled nearly all seats in the latest primary. The report lists Republican and Democratic selections by ward and township, with several precincts noting no names disclosed or none assigned. Strong entities include Atlantic, Grant, Pleasant, Washington, Grove, and Noble townships, along with several individuals such as R. BD. Morrow, Sam Marshall, Ed L. Newton, Wm. Wahlert, L. L. Reed, J. A. Nelson, C. P. Shearer, and G. Hastings.
Hinman president of the Lions Club receives two letters from Robert N. Carson of the Chicago Omaha Short Line association praising local effort to support the road project. Carson confirms Atlantic will not be bypassed and marking will begin along primary routes seven and two with four foot white bands and a large black C on white.
An advertisement notes a shipment of Crick et brand binding twine totalling over 40 000 tbe sold last year with satisfaction to the tigers and offers it at 11 cents. The notice is signed by C. P. Meredith. 5d19
John M Leary a 20 year old high school student drowned in the Big Sioux River at Sioux City yesterday. He served overseas with the British forces during the war having enlisted with the Fifth Fusiliers.
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