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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
5
Maritime and air reports recount a 19 hour battle near Athens between Greek and Bulgarian detachments, a fire sinking the Stockwell off Oran, and rescue efforts amid peril at sea. Also noted are a gangland identification in Huntington, a missing Philadelphia socialite case, a standstill in a Los Angeles death inquiry, and a Lake St. Clair marooned party found.
Congress weighs twenty tax cut proposals in the Ways and Means Committee led by Chairman Green. Republicans push limits on estate and gift taxes while Sen Mellon tax ideas face wary opposition. Debates focus on income tax, surtax, and possible rate changes as hearings drag toward a proposed 25 to 26 percent top rate.
The Bullock and Gillette dry goods and ready to wear shops stage sales on season’s desirable merchandise. Ads appeared in yesterday’s and today’s papers, highlighting value to careful buyers.
A fragmentary report notes a federal probe into alleged radio monopoly activity. The piece references the Federal Defense office and names individuals such as Seay York and Marty, with mentions of radio companies including the International Radio Telegraph Company. The readable text hints at regulatory scrutiny and industry competition debates in a mid 20th century context.
Special to News Telegraph reports R. Hunt Grant, notable for his ties to his birthplace, died suddenly in Uri yesterday morning from a heart attack. He had no known heart issues, and his death shocked a community that knew him well. Funeral plans have not yet been announced.
Omaha authorities say no inquest will be held into the death of Myrtle Lipp who jumped from a third floor window of a dry goods store after being accused of shoplifting a $3.50 bracelet. A floor walker saw the alleged theft and she admitted it at the store offices, offering restitution but stating she had no money.
Miss Edith Brown entertained the Roberts family guests for a Saturday evening reunion with a six o clock dinner. Present were Mrs Nellie Fletcher of Omaha Nebraska Mrs Fanny Jones of Federal Dam Minnesota Mrs Pearl Guery of Phoenix Arizona and Elton Roberts from North Dakota.
Special report notes Dean Allen Kunnon of Geo is listed under pneumonia illness with treatment details unspecified. Other names Geo J. Kunge and ender the dostoris appear in fragments. text shows fragmented medical Context and poetical asides.
The American Legion launches an endowment drive across Cass County with a target of about $40 per township. Township clerks lead efforts, local leaders and the Legion women organize, and donations from residents are encouraged for the national campaign slogan For those who save the nec.
New York Oct 20 Harry C Bud Fisher cartoonist and horse owner revealed his romance with Countess Adita De Beaumont. The countess who has crossed the ocean thirty eight times and Fisher returned from Paris on the Leviathan and let it be known they would soon wed. Countess De Beaumont is a widow. Visiting Hero Earl Townesend and wife of Mitchell South Dakota are in the city for a short visit with relatives.
A grim discovery at a furnace site reveals a murder case under investigation. Authorities cordon the area as detectives interview witnesses and search for clues. No identities or motives are confirmed, but local officials urge calm.
A fragmentary notice describes a gathering where young people from Well Brown celebrate with friends. The text is garbled and includes wedding and social hints, with unclear names and dates, reflecting a local event in a community newspaper page.
EXTRA WASHINGTON October 20 Colonel William Mitchell who accused his superiors of criminal negligence in administering the air forces was ordered court martialed by Secretary of War Davis. Mitchell will be tried under article ninety six for conduct unbecoming an officer and prejudicial to Army discipline. The court will be headed by Major General Charles P Summerall and meet at the War Department at ten o'clock a week from Wednesday.
Rhine Bernhardt son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Bernhardt of Massena left last week for Chicago where he is to marry Miss Alma Richards. The announcements reflect a local engagement as relatives anticipate a wedding in the near future.
Worthington, once wealthy from racing and promotions, is near death from chronic diabetes but far improved due to insulin treatment. He began fortune from a $5 bet, escaped federal officers twice, fled to Mexico, then returned to Chicago and surrendered after making a will.
Allison Iowa October 20 The verdict found Warren Vandervoort guilty of first degree murder and he was sentenced to life in Ft Madison Penitentiary The judge cited the boy’s tender age and pity for others as reasons not to impose the death penalty The boy’s mother Mrs Della Vandervoort testified about the vacation outing and the family’s reaction to the crime The case featured the youthful defendant and a grim motive claimed by the state
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