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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1927
Page
5
A cryptic fragment notes Gehrig exiting AIS as the twenty third item of the day, mentioning Aunt Sean and a crane, with unclear context and vague circuit-related clout in today’s sequence.
Washington officials suspect a revived Anglo Japanese alliance at Geneva as Britain presses for naval parity and capital ship tonnage. Japan wavers then backs Britain, while the United States continues its anti-alliance policy. The shift risks straining U S British relations and naval strategy.
Rapid City dispatch notes President and Mrs Coolidge arrived in the Black Hills and, after two weeks, morphed into drug store cowboys due to a heat wave. Early in Rapid City they savored hearty western meals at A & F and Virginia cafes, then sought lighter fare at a local drug store soda fountain as temperatures rose.
William J. King, director of the Citizens league in Pittsburgh, a noted anti vice crusader and lawyer, is reported missing from his office amid fears of foul play. His colleagues, Des Moines and Hubbard notes place him in a wider context and mention ties to Iowa legislature and family.
R M Hoffman of Chicago owner of the airplane that was borrowed for a ride by two soldiers on a Sunday near Omaha says he will file charges with the department of commerce. Bert Moyen a reserve army pilot and H J Flynn a Fort Crook private forced the landing near Council Bluffs, slight damage noted to the aircraft.
Fragmented OCR hints at a discussion of naval equality, state sovereignty, and postwar currency and Britain’s role. Mentions the pound sterling’s status, Geneva, and wartime debt context with vague reference to Washington and Britain. Entities include Britain, United States, Geneva, pound sterling, Washington.
Montgomery county approved a 600000 bond plan for road improvements by a 2619 to 2141 vote. Clayton county passed a 1660000 bond, Humboldt county rejected the 550000 road bond. Red Oak and Willows towns show strong pro bonds, amid bitter campaign conflicts tied to area highway debates.
Des Moines reports Ruth Harper aged four was fatally injured when struck by a car driven by Paul C. Story. Two wheels passed over the child as she crossed a street to meet her father returning from work. Story said he looked away to greet his wife and then found the car near the girl.
A posse pursued youthful suspects after a bank cashier was kidnapped in Insley Kansas. The robbers escaped with about twelve thousand dollars, triggering a manhunt and ongoing police investigation.
Cass county residents move to file petitions asking the board of supervisors to call a special election to approve a million dollars in bonds under the new road law. The effort exceeds the 20 percent voter threshold and aims for broad turnout by early August. Local meeting at city hall discussed campaign plans with Chairman Harry B. Swan presiding and anticipation of newspaper publicity to educate voters. Montgomery county bond victory cited as encouragement.
H Samuel Newton a former Atlantic Iowa businessman who handled John Deere implements for twenty five years, died in Los Angeles where he had lived since moving from Cass County twenty years ago. Born near Vermilion Illinois in 1849 he was 78. Survived by his widow and sister Mrs Ira Hubbel of Los Angeles. He was active in Anndale district and a trustee of Annandale Methodist Episcopal church.
Avoca barbers met at the Legion hall to discuss a new barber law going into effect July 4. Cass county saw no price changes, while Montgomery county already raised rates. shave moves from 20 to 25 cents and a haircut from 40 to 50 cents, with massages and shampoo at 50 cents. Other attendees included Royston, Frank Poch, Nick Sheets, Ray Sheeta, and Miss Gertrude Myers.
The Iowa Electric Company shows a deficit of 2929.88 for the year ending December 31, 1926, in a statement filed with the city council. The report excludes officers salaries and plant expansions and notes gross gas revenue of 18353.79 against expenses of 21283.67, yielding the loss. Cigaret permits, at 75 dollars yearly, were granted to several businesses during the session.
Seven Atlantic firms and the Cass County Fair Association publish a page advertisement in the News-Telegraph inviting readers to attend the Fourth of July events at the Atlantic fair grounds. The ad lists the complete program for the day and names Rose Garden confectionery, Atlantic cafe, Atlantic Deep Rock Oil, Sauer & Dahlberg, Dick & Janie's chocolate shop, the American Legion and Hedges Bros.
A Welch Moore Shoe advertisement on page three announces the big annual sale at Welch Moore’s starts Thursday and runs through July 5. It urges men women and children to take advantage of bargains on footwear in this merchandising event.
In the American League Detroit defeated St. Louis 9 to 3 in the first game, Washington beat Boston 4 to 0 in the fifth inning of nine, New York topped Philadelphia 5 to 0 in the fourth, and Cleveland led Chicago 6 to 2 in the second. In the National League Cincinnati won against Chicago 3 to 11 in the third inning, and Philadelphia led New York 6 to 2 in the ninth inning.
At Oakland California June 28 a grand air race to Hawaii shifted to a non stop attempt by Lieuts Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger piloting the army monoplane. Civilian Ernest Smith and navigator Charles Carter quit after wind deflector trouble. The army crew pressed on with optimistic speeds and favorable winds while the support fleet waited.
Word arrives of the death of Mrs. Thomas Williams a former Atlantic resident. Died at 9:30 p m yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs Effa Williams McCreight in Cedar Rapids. She previously headed the Western Union Telegraph Co office in Atlantic. Survived by three sons E L Williams Jena j and Frank Williams of Extra plus her daughter Mrs McCreight. Body to be brought home to Atlantic for funeral at Roland Peacock & Baxter funeral home then interment at Atlantic cemetery. Funeral services to be held at Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Lippincott officiating assisted by Rev E A Moore.
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