Unclear text about company rates and city permit
Fragmentary note suggests Gayompany faces higher rates unless patrons pay and a city permit issue tied to the ecouistl effort. Details are garbled with multiple errors and missing context.
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary note suggests Gayompany faces higher rates unless patrons pay and a city permit issue tied to the ecouistl effort. Details are garbled with multiple errors and missing context.
In Hamilton Ohio a police sergeant Charles J Stegeman was killed in a pitched battle with the Bolen family. James Bolen and two others were wounded and an arrest was reported.
Levy of paying assessments totaling 43000 was ordered by the city council. Two objections were filed but withdrawn. The levy covers cents for the paving in division two of the adjacent awarded Hansen Son last year, about one third of the contract. Approximately eight blocks of alley are included. The council meets Monday next to receive bids on the extension of the city sewerage system.
A church board report outlines pension rules for ministers and missionaries. It mentions an average annual amount during a period and eligibility criteria for retirement, noting a proposed provision of about $90 per year per $1000 of care.
A bright red fire apparatus with nickel trim arrived at Rock Island yards and was tested before a crowd. The pump operated smoothly delivering high capacity water, with the vehicle claimed as the strongest in service at 98 750 dollars and four hundred gallons of water.
An undated concert notice lists works including Handel and Gaul pieces performed at a Congregational listing. It mentions 8 o clock start and references various composer names and liturgical titles, indicating a choral or oratorio program with sacred themes.
Wire briefs report Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska will not accept the vice presidential nomination. Also dated June 26 Benedict Cornell, assistant secretary of war, resigns to enter private business, resignation accepted by President Wilson, effective July 1.
Londonderry returns to calm after days of clashes among unionists nationalists and Sinn Fein factions. Since midnight sporadic sniping had aimed to deter massed activities as authorities boost military presence.
June 25 report from Glen Blair forest notes a giant redwood felled containing 100,400 feet of timber. The tree stood 287 feet tall with a 13 foot diameter at the stump, marking a remarkable feat in local logging.
A Davenport receiver takes control of a reorganized firm in a multi million estate case while New York widow Francies Toyne sues for divorce. A Rock Valley farmer is injured after being caught in a hay stacker. Cedar Rapids plans a million dollar court building, and Iowa officials appoint R L Chase to head the Grand Army encampment as talks urge optimism amid current conditions.
Mrs Elizabeth Jane McFarland a resident of Atlantic and vicinity for forty four years died at her home 907 Hazel Street at one o clock this morning after a long illness of heart trouble. She was born March 18 1845 in Franklin county Pennsylvania and was aged over 15 years. She married Jonathan H McFarland October 13 1849 and ten children were born, five of whom have died leaving three sons and two daughters with thirteen grandchildren. She was a long time Methodist and desired Rev C W Hohanchelt of Rippey Iowa to conduct the funeral. services to be held Sunday at her home and the Methodist church, with viewing allowed at the house only.
Weather observations describe rain from last night easing a drought in Bear Grove township. In Atlantic, J N Reynolds records 0.84 inch, with rain starting around 5 PM. Reports indicate grain and corn damage in the area may be mitigated by the rainfall.
Buffalo June 25 The general board of promotion of the Northern Baptist Convention recommended that the convention sever its relations with the Interchurch World Movement effective June 30 1920.
June 25 London reports an official proclamation accusing Greece of coercion against Turkish nationalists in Smyrna. Greek actions allegedly diverted the Turkish army corps and seized thousands of princes. The fragment shows heightened tensions amid disputes over Smyrna and national forces.
June 25 report from Par says the Turkish government will not sign any peace treaty that deprives Turkey of the Smyrna district or Adrianople and eastern Thrace. The statement signals an uncompromising position by the Turkish delegation in Paris negotiations.
San Francisco June 25 The Democratic National Committee opens to set up temporary delegates as Reed Missouri seating contest sparks interest. McAdoo supporters plan to withhold his name early, contending his past claim of not running makes a early nomination unnecessary unless a deadlock occurs. Cox and Palmer lead the field besides McAdoo with platform focus on prohibition.
Geo. B. Gordinier plans a new two story store replacing the building destroyed in a recent fire that killed nine others. Odd Fellows lodge also to rebuild a two story structure with store on the first floor and lodge on the second. F. L. Gordinier & Son drug store to be housed in a new modern building on the former location with a full length basement.
A report from Ukiah California dated June 25 describes youths near Fort Sage tying a jogging chain around a rail to derail a passenger train near Fort Bragg. The engine and three coaches passed the obstacle safely. If the chain had been placed on the outside rail the train could have fallen into a creek, potentially injuring many women and children at a picnic.
In Eportland June 28 W Kendrick and Kipihg potentate of the Shrine attended a presentation. Kendrick indorwed a check for 7, the forty sixth anniversary of Kendrick’s indorsement toward the Shrine project for erect maintaining a 2,000,000 Hospital. The hospital dream has guided Rendvick for years.
New York June 26 Herbert Hoover, seeking the Republican nomination, urges speedy ratification of the League of Nations covenant with Article X eliminated. He says the League would gain power from moral and economic strength, not military force, and criticizes reliance on military guarantees in foreign policy.
The act provides retirement eligibility for classified government workers aged 70 with at least 15 years service. Rural and postal workers have differing 65 to 67 retirement ages. Annuities depend on years of service with minimums and maximums tied to final salary, and retirees with 30 years service get at least 60 percent of the average of the last ten years, within a $360 to $720 annual floor. One Mantie post office employee is noted as eligible.
A grove of sixty five oak trees was planted in Swapo Park Kansas City to honor Theodore Roosevelt. Avonta Kansas Boy led the planting and the ceremony featured Major General as the principal speaker amid a diverse group from many sections.
A fragmentary report references a Saturday night incident involving a victim named Martin and a person or group associated with Nicholas Rannhaan. Details are incomplete in the readable text.
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