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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1925
Page
5
A typhoon killed at least eight people in Bulacin and Camarines provinces. Reports from Teaching here today cite a casualty toll amid ongoing unrest in the region.
Vancouver report says Oliver G. Clark, an assistant fire ranger, gave his life to save Hansen's Camp No. 4 at Port Neville BC. A forest fire driven by strong wind swept the camp, forcing forty men and about four dozen women and children toward a forestry service launch. Clark was found dead with a charred axe in his hands, the hero who checked the blaze to allow others to escape.
Preparations are complete for the Buck Creek Methodist Episcopal dedication of a new church edifice rebuilt after last year’s fire. District superintendent Rev. George D. Crissaman is the feature speaker, delivering the dedicatory sermon at morning services beginning at 10:180.
Chicago reports William D Shepherd freed after jurors find him not guilty of murdering Mrs Emma McClintock. State's Attorney Crowe plans no bill on further charges. Shepherd awaits probate battle over Billy McClintock's million dollar estate and plans a second honeymoon with his wife. A message from Benjamin Harrison allegedly predicted the verdict.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge kick off a Boston Cambridge tour as part of their fourth day at the summer White House. News photographers travel with the party while Cambridge awaits his July 4 address marking Washington’s 1776 command. Other planned cruises include Charlestown Navy Yard and forts along the coast aboard the Mayflower.
New York June 27 American Can stock surged, rising about 10 points and trading near 200 a share. The company had earned about 20 a share over the past three years, with a prior peak near 194, while earlier highs this year reached 163 and last year 163 percent.
Waterloo Iowa June 27 Four persons were injured when a bridge collapse sent more than thirty spectators watching a parachute leap into the Cedar River. Victims include Mrs Cecil Beard and Margaret Pickett with broken bones and bruises. The city had warned the bridge was unsafe for strains. An 8 year old girl was buried under sand for two hours during a mock funeral stunt and survived.
Clarence Wolfe of St. Louis shot a course record 70 at Omaha Field Club and led Art Bartlett of Ottumwa seven up after the first 18 holes of the 36 hole Trans Miss championship final. Wolfe dazzled with drives and approaches as he moved toward defending his title won last year by Jimmy Manion.
Funeral services for Sam Smith, a former well known local man, were held at his residence on 616 Franklin Avenue in Council Bluffs. He died at home on Wednesday evening and was buried in Council Bluffs following the service.
Washington dispatch notes the government weather bureau forecast for Iowa next week. Mostly fair conditions with scattered thundershowers possible and temperatures above normal for most of the period.
PARS June 2 The Senate approved M Caillaux plan to restore French finances by dictatorial finance ministry control and a 1 billion franc currency increase. The measure passed 273 to 11 in a fierce all night debate led by Leon Blum.
National League games show Boston tied 3 to 3 with New York after six innings while Philadelphia leads Brooklyn 6 to 2 in Cincinnati spot and Pittsburgh tops Detroit 2 to 1. New York shuts out Boston 3–0 and Philadelphia trails Washington 3 to 2 in the sixth inning with St Louis and Detroit also noted.
San Francisco June 27. Elisa Baker UC senior admitted planning a ransom hoax with George Pemanr and copper man C. D. Jacksonaire. Baker confessed after his mother visited his cell. the plot aimed to imitate Loeb Leopold but failed. A taxicab delivered a package for the $50,000 ruse and led police to the suspects. Baker said they studied criminology and followed the Loeb Leopold case to craft a more perfect crime.
On June 26 Ira Davis of Clarinda nursing a sore jaw after a wide yawn while waking for work. A doctor was summoned before he could close his mouth.
In Noblesville Indiana on June 27 judge Fred Hines set July 6 for the trial of D C Stephenson Earl Klinek and Earl Gentry charged with the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer 28 last April A special venire of 100 jurors was ordered for the trial date by the judge with opposing counsel's consent
Lieut. W R Sweeley left San Francisco at 3 30 am in a De Haviland 4 eight seven year old plane aiming to reach Salt Lake City and back before sunset racing the sun.
Mostly fair tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions in the east portion tonight. Temperatures rise Sunday in western and northern portions, signaling a warmer finish to the weekend.
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