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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
5
Widely known author Donn Byrnis, famed for Marea Poli and other works, died in an automobile accident in Cork, Ireland. He was 70. The report also notes other crime and disaster items from Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis, including a murder case and a family tragedy from a Milwaukee fire.
NevadaSp Julie 19 Ni 8 S R Hix of Zebring Missouri has accepted position as business manager and treasurer of Western Union College at Le Mars. He and his family move to LeMars to begin work soon.
Washington June 10 Hoover outlines a long term national farm policy stressing better farm marketing, balanced demand, and elimination of waste. He backs railroad consolidation and improved waterways to cut costs, while favoring hydro power for irrigation and broader national efficiency. He discusses reaching accord with McNury and Juris on plans.
Des Moines June date notes Claude R. Brown recently admitted to the Iowa bar has won the McCahill Scholarship for graduate law study at an unnamed university. The award covers at least half his expenses through college after earning an A B degree. Brown is a Drake University graduate.
A tornado in Union County last night caused more than 209000 in losses with houses and barns destroyed along a seven mile path. No deaths or injuries were reported though about 250 head of stock were killed. The storm struck farms including Fred Riley Harry Miller and Clarence Bush causing extensive damage before lifting.
Willard Miller a longtime farmer and sheep raiser near Anita died at Atlantic hospital at 7 30 am after four days illness from complications. He was 78 born June 4 1850 in New York state son of Misha Miller married twice first to Alice Knight then to Cora Dickinson surviving are his second wife and four children, eleven grandchildren, four deceased, funeral Thursday at 2 50 pm at Methodist Episcopal church with burial in West Cemetery.
Onawa Iowa June 10 Minert A Redenius and Jay B Martin barbers from Sioux City were sentenced to ten years each in Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to slugging and robbing Leo Hoxie a station attendant. The trio lured Hoxie from his station in a gas station order for a car allegedly stalled on a country road.
The News Telegraph states it will go to press promptly at 4:30 daily, with emphasis on early ad copy and early closure of forms. The notice urges timely submission of advertisements to ensure proper processing and placement.
The monoplane Friendship with Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon aboard reached the Imperial Airways dock in Southampton later reporting foggy conditions over the voyage from Barry inlet. Crowds cheered as Earhart was welcomed by American Consul Savage and other dignitaries.
A farm dwelling four miles northeast of Anita on the Lays Anthirien farm, owned by Andrew Denison and family, burned last night from a likely chimney fire. The fire, discovered around 10 pm, destroyed the building and most contents. Neighbors aided but water supply was scarce. nearby buildings were saved. The Andrews family were visiting elsewhere. Insurance status unknown for the tents.
Senator Curtis and Herbert Hoover outline early campaign plans in Washington. They will meet with secretaries, discuss national chairmanship, farm relief, and prohibition as a major issue while Curtis leads midwest outreach and Hoover campaigns in cities. A national committee meeting follows the talks.
June 19 Gothenburg Nebraska two Count Ell Bluffs physicians seriously hurt when their plane crashed while approaching a Denver clinic. Pilot also injured but expected to recover. Drs Gibbs and O Keefe in critical condition with head and spine injuries. Dr W E Ash at bedside. Clifford Burnham severely hurt. Wives of both doctors arrived to aid.
A Keokuk man identified as N. Beal drowned when his boat overturned near Wayland. The accident occurred as a swollen river hindered his progress. rescue attempts were unsuccessful.
A big crowd attended Billie Angelo's show at Second and Chestnut streets despite bad weather. The week long run opened with Main Street Polka receiving applause and the troupe praised for its lively performance. An orchestra and vaudeville acts accompanied the main show sponsored by the Atlantic American Legion drum and bugle corps. Tonight's feature is Honey Moon Trail with further acts planned for tomorrow night at 8 30.
In Hyperion Clay Course, Maine, June 1, McKee and McCrary tied in qualifying rounds for the golf event. McCrary led with a score close behind, while several contenders from Grand View and Hyperion clubs posted 72 for the first 18 holes, signaling a tight race toward the championship.
Des Moines reports the funeral of Elwin T. Meredith former secretary of age triculture to be held at 2 PM tomorrow at Des Moines consistory temples. He was a prominent Mason and longtime adviser in temple construction. Burial will be in the Masonic plot at Glendaly cemetery. Condolences arrived from President Coolidge and other national figures as the city marks his passing amid a public farewell.
Baltimore and Los Angeles report that Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie pledged support to Gov. Al Smith at the Houston convention, instructing Maryland delegates to vote for Smith. Ritchie’s move strengthens Smith with 16 Maryland votes on the first ballot, while Missouri Senator Reed remains a key rival as the convention nears. Also noted: William Gibbs McAdoo will not attend and will spend summer in Santa Barbara with his wife seeking a health-related stay. Local Cass County returns show Jennie Ward leader with 366 votes.
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