31 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
A fragmentary piece merges reminiscences about childhood play near De Kalb with mentions of Elbert H. Gary and U S Steel leaders. It then shifts to postwar government payrolls, Civil Service concerns, and calls for budget reform as Congress trims civilian rolls. The passage is garbled with inconsistent names and unfinished thoughts.
By carrier rates for one month, six months, and one year are listed in the notice. Mail options apply for U S and international customers, with six and three month plans noted. The paper credits the Associated Press for news dispatches and local content.
In America a majority can get what it wants. Subscribers in Atlantic who do not receive their newspapers in the evening may have a game delivered if they call before seven o clock. Call Red 402. This is not the News Telegraph number.
The candidate declares intent to run as a Republican for the state legislature. Primary voting by party members will determine the nominee at the June 7, 1920 election.
An editorial recounts how a DeKalb schoolboy’s tale links to Joseph Glidden and barbed wire. It notes Glidden and Ellwood funded early manufacturing, sparking vast wealth and fame, with John W. Gates rising as a wire salesman and later a major figure in the industry.
In a Chicano Tribune discussion, the piece questions campaign financing and the use of public funds. It notes the vast costs of reaching voters and questions permissible expenses, polling observers, and headquarters. It argues money shapes campaigns and that public officials tied to parties may control delegates, advocating for a truly popular campaign where possible.
Prince Henry William born 200 years ago today joins a list of centenaries including Ohio governor and Democratic hopeful James M. Cox born 60 years ago in Jacksonburg O. Chief Justice Sir William Meredith born 80 years ago in Middlesex Ont. mining engineer John Ways Hammond born 65 years ago in San Francisco. Evangelist Gypsy Smith born 60 years ago in England.
One year ago today three naval aviators were killed in a collision of two seaplanes near Pensacola. The Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the case of Eugene V. Debs under Potten for alleged violation of the espionage act.
A fragment argues that campaigns require money, noting Bryan's constant touring and Henry Ford’s agency network. It contends voters deserve to know campaign money sources, acknowledging large sums may be used for good or ill and suggesting Borah’s warnings could be read with sinister intent.
A rhymed tribute to teachers praising their noble work while lamenting meager pay. It notes her long hours studying to qualify, her dedication, and the public’s gift of flowers, contrasted with injustice of low wages forcing her to seek another trade. Copyrighted verse by George Matthew Adams.
The report notes the opening of multiple associations including the Spokene, Washington and Tuland Empire Teachers' Association in Washington, North Carolina, the North Carolina Drainage Association in Aberdeen South Carolina, and the South Dakota Dairymen's Association.
Democrats of Missouri met in State convention at Joplin today to elect a delegate at large. Sir William Meredith, who reaches age eighty, has a long record in Canadian public life including more than twenty five years as Chief Justice of Ontario. Born in Ontario, educated at Toronto University, called to the bar in 1861, and a pioneer advocate of manhood suffrage and workers compensation. In 1878 he became Opposition leader. the Knighthood from Queen Victoria in 1896 honored his public service and commission work.
The Salina county board approves numerous warrants for inmates, officials, and county services. A long list includes pensions, school funds, jail expenses, road work, supplies, and various clerk and auditor claims with amounts ranging from a few dollars to thousands, to be paid promptly. The session notes transmittal to the next meeting and confirms expenses tied to the county home and treasurer payments.
A condensed ledger of notable figures with birth and death dates and linked events. Mary A. Dodge born in Hamilton died August 17, 1896. Charlotte Bronte died in Haworth, born April 21, 1816. General Charles Grey died in London in 1895. a Japanese soldier was sentenced for life for an assassination attempt. U S naval and military service personnel to be returned. U S possession of the Danish West Indies renamed Virgin Islands in 1917.
Atlantic March 5 1920 Grove township board meets with Highley Bode Bell Zellmer Metz present. Hearing postponed on road petition 6 of 1919 to April 5 1920. Contract with Brindley amended to 8 men 9 teams at 7.20 per hour. Highway line project from Anita to Lewis rejected. Engineer’s drainage report for Turkey Creek Drainage District approved with hearing set for April 22 1920. Indian Creek drainage No 3 hearing postponed to March 9 1920. Contracts for Eblen Brindley for cutting and filling presented. Lease of 80 acres to P R Smith approved. Bonds approved for H H Rohwer J R Devore Frank Eblen and Jus Clark.
An entry records the death of Lord Macartney the first English envoy to China, dies at Chiswick England. Born in Belfast Ireland on May 14 1787. A cryptic line mentions a British Parliament passage in 184% though details are unclear.
Washington March 31 President Wilson will spend the summer at Woods Hole in Massachusetts where the summer White House will be established on the estate of Charles J. Crane a Chicago businessman recently named minister to China Arrangements are being made for moving the president and his family and much of the executive staff there for the last two weeks of June July and August The Cranester estate overlooks Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound between Martha s Vineyard and Beverly Massachusetts where Taft and his family spent summers.
Des Moines Capital announces pricing options including 50 for daily one year and 3.80 to January 1 1921. Sunday Capital priced at 2.50 per year. Readers are directed to leave orders at the News Telegraph office.
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