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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
4
The Daily Markets notes Liberty bond closings in New York on June 26. 3s at 101.12, 1st 4s at 102.52, 2nd 4s at 100.28, 3rd 4s at 101.19, 4s at 102.31, 4% new issues at 108.8, and 4 8s at 104.8.
Closing quotes on the New York Stock Exchange show American Can at 62 44, AT&T 189, General Electric 398, and U S Steel 129 among leaders. Chicago grain notes wheat near 1.40, corn around 1.44, oats about 38 cents, with futures closing sharply lower on weakness in multiple grains amid McNary Haugen bill context. Livestock at South Omaha reports hogs around 14.25 to 14.40, cattle steady, and lambs bidding near 15.25.
Shippers and local yard traders held hog prices steady with light sales at $15 and heavies around $14.60. Cattle quotes steady with plain quality. lambs moved slowly but steady. Kansas City and other markets show mixed receipts and gains, with hogs up slightly and sheep valuations varied.
Hogs Receipts 3,000 ARS 10c higher top 11.00. Cattle Receipts about 4,000 market steady with steers 9.35 to 10.00, yearlings 8.50 to 9.25, cows and heifers around 3.75 to 8.00, calves top 10.00. Sheep receipts 2,500 market steady to 10c higher natives 14.25 to 13.00, ewes native 6.25.
Grain prices for No. J and No. 1 set at 1.87 with barley 50c and oats. Butterfat 34¢, eggs 22¢, old hens 19¢, ducks 15¢, geese 12s. Hogs and cattle mixed values with stockers steady to slow. cattle and feeders at 6.50 to 2.00, cows and heifers 3.50 to 6.00.
William B. Wilson former secretary of labor and Democratic Senate nominee from Pennsylvania testified before the Read committee that he was offered a railroad appointment confidentially and declined. He said his campaign committee spent about 310,000 to win the nomination, a figure met with smiles by committee members aware of higher past fundraising.
The local American Legion post in Tea announces a state drive for new members, ongoing since Wednesday, aiming to boost enrollment after the membership cup activity. organizers report oversubscription and strong interest.
The Griswold post adds sixteen new members under Pay Denham and leads quota growth. County towns report mixed progress as Deputy Paul Edwards notes uneven collection and ongoing drive in the race.
The proposed University of Iowa school of religion was examined by Prof Ernest H Laver who said it will cooperate with state churches to shape curricula and be supervised by denominations The university faculty will present courses under existing supervision and different sects will support the institution.
A Kansas City story reports Leonard Allen Treason, an addict, blamed his robbery spree on drug cravings. He attacked cashier Miss Gruge Jardson at a YMCA cafeteria, stealing cash before fleeing and later hiding in a building. Police tracked him as a known thief across Kansas City, Omaha, and Minneapolis.
Lewistown Montana June 25 stepmother Stewart was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death a year ago of four year old Dorothy Stewart. Beatings culminating in the child’s death led to a sentence of five to ten years in Deer Lodge prison. Evidence included the child’s misshapen heart and other scarred remains. The trial concluded last week with the verdict and forthcoming sentencing.
A fragmentary excerpt mentions a person and a place with unclear context. It references Drath Huabay and a sunlit scene, but lacks complete details or actions to confirm a full event or outcome.
Report describes a chaotic scene after a rainstorm broke loose injuring many during a church gathering. Pilgrims, blocked by fences and third rails, surged toward Mundelein as guards struggled to restrain the crowd and transport delays extended hours.
A cryptic note hints at a mystery surrounding Gard after a local figure's abrupt departure. Community leaders urge calm as investigators review scant clues and residents await clarity.
A garbled report cites the OWA governor discussing the Second Corn Best Conference. It notes plans, potential meetings in Chicago with Peek and others, and a push toward a unified campaign while stressing resilience and adherence to party lines amid political maneuvers.
Kearaph ar Mes Merk Stine ap daughter Flor ene of Chanberlayd were shopping in Muastuna Baturcey Me. Mr Hyentinan and Mrs Hyndman were visitors at Roger Hyndman home Sunday. Mrs von Hopkins went to Corning Sunday to visit relatives. Helen Hyndman accompanied her to Red Guk to spend a few days with friends. Betty Sticker returned home after several weeks. Tyann Vettarick and Frank Talal were in Omaha. Mr and Mrs J I L ters, Manbungie and Mrs G E Mosfield spent Sunday with relatives at Corning.
Funeral services were held for Thomas Thompson a former Walnut drayman at his daughter's home in Norfolk Nebraska with Magenie fraternity in charge and Rev Curt Nicks officiating. Interment followed at Walnut cemetery. Also listed are funeral services for Chris Jensen a pioneer Elk Horn butcher at Elk Horn Dayis h Lutheran church with Rev Wedebock officiating and burial in Elk Horn cemetery.
Washington June 24 The first political conference of the season was held at the White House with President Coolidge presiding. Participants included Jere M. Miles, Suits, Fess, McMaster and other party leaders from Colorado Ohio Oregon Massachusetts and South Dakota. Bert Pierson returned from California, and Tinery Lewis and wife Ralph Lew and wife and Thomas Jennings went fishing.
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