26 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1919
Page
1
A purposed critique condemns followers of Wilson as blindly loyal and ignorant of covenant issues. It denounces those who rely on phonetic sneezing at presidential actions instead of informed judgment, calling such citizens dangerous to the republic and unfit for the nation’s founding duties.
An editorial excerpt discusses Washington and Knox approving early treaties with the Creek and Speli, noting procedural norms of ratification, advise and consent, and the 1790-era emphasis on formal authority. It contrasts Washington’s scrupulous adherence to procedure with Wilson’s unilateral approach, hinting at evolving executive prerogatives.
A political tirade argues President Wilson risks harming the nation by pursuing internationalism over nationalism. The piece questions his stance on the Monroe Doctrine immigration and alliance strategy, urging direct public accountability and demanding clear leadership before the Senate.
Road work advances with several new culverts and bridges being built. Supervisor Dick Bode says contractors struggle to hire, paying 55 cents an hour for ten hours, a decent wage but hard to attract workers. The writer notes people loafing on streets unless winter hardships loom.
The Atlantic Packing company and Atlantic Starch works were once major local industries funded by residents including Stanley Milner and V2 HY Whitney. Dowd and Company bought and ran the packing plant long beyond the agreed term, then closed and demolished much of the site. The starch works, once a distillery before Prohibition, faded after sale to a starch trust, leaving few remnants of a bustling era.
An Associated Press report from Milwaukee notes a large gathering of Wisconsin and northern Illinois Negroes will mark 1619 to 1863 milestones with speeches and songs August 1 to 3. A 100-voice chorus from Negro churches will perform under the event's agenda of emancipation and abolition history.
Paris July 26 Bulgarian occupation of eastern Macedonia caused a population loss near 100000 with about 32000 deaths from three years of hunger and mistreatment per an inter allied commission report. About 42000 were deported to Bulgaria and 10000 to 12000 fled to escape famine.
Eighteen surgeons and physicians from the U S Army Medical and Sanitary Corps aided the Red Cross Commission in Serbia. Major Edward Etuart supervised repairs and care at Belgrade hospitals while a lawn party was hosted by Mrs Dan Desmond. The medical team fought typhus as the epidemic threatened and attended many social events with local and American attendees.
Frank Baker and wife, from Anadarko Oklahoma, visit Atlantic after a 22 year absence. Baker, in grocery and meat business back home, remarks on Atlantic's growth and improvements. Their nephew Homer Maxwell, just home from overseas, accompanies them in a town of 3,400 with grain and cattle country near Lawton.
Denver officials led by Mayor Dewey Bailey plan a city run meat fuel and possible multiple markets to lower living costs. The initial move would be buying carloads of canned food to be sold at cost through the war department.
Maj C H Maranville testifies at an inquest into the destruction by fire of the Goodyear dirigible air ship last Monday. Thirteen died and more were injured. Witness says the aircraft motors appeared to work perfectly and offers no opinion on the crash cause.
Mexico City July 26 Jose M Ideta Garza former head of Mexico City municipality named by President Carranza as minister to Denmark with duties to Norway and Sweden He will reside in Copenhagen
Mexico City reports Jose Duvalion of the Department of Agriculture named as Mexico's representative to the Triternati Institute of Agriculture meeting in Rome. This marks the first Mexican delegate to the congress in a decade.
The marriage of Miss Grace Hewitt to Lt. Col. James E. Thomas took place Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Wy J Robertson. The couple are prominent young residents of the city with Lt. Col. Thomas having served overseas on the regimental staff and attached to the 84th division before returning home.
Mount Clemens Mich May 12 The long hearing of Henry Ford's 1 million libel suit against the Chicago Daily News is likely to reach the jury next week Attorneys Weymouth Kirkland told Alfred.
President Wilson informed the Senate that the American expedition in Siberia was primarily to protect and operate the railroad and would stay as long as protection is needed. The plan aligns with an agreement with Japan, keeping troops engaged in Manning operation. The message responds to Senator Johnson's inquiry on policy and duration.
President Wilson does not plan to present the defensive treaty with France to the senate until after his return from a nationwide tour. The White House indicated the itinerary of the trip would be announced within two or three days.
In Chicago a federal judge ruled that beer containing a small percentage of alcohol is not automatically intoxicating. The government failed to prove the brewing company's beer was intoxicating, shifting the burden to the government to establish intoxication. The decision, under Judge Page, arose from the Ion Brewing case and was celebrated by the defense.
Bud Fleemer and Eddie Chambers, both workers for Greater Maramoth Vein Coal Co., fell seventy feet down the shaft in Knoxville Indiana. The shaft and platforms gave way under them but neither was hurt. They escaped unharmed and were able to climb to safety with only minor injuries implied.
July 26 reports Herbert Borchers aged 9 caught fire while playing with matches. He ran to a water tank but suffered fatal burns before help could reach him.
Roy Emerson, Creston undertaker once sentenced to life for murdering his mother, is at large and aims to reach Des Moines Iowa to seek an undertaker position or similar work. The note details his escape and intended travel plans.
Legal moves to block the execution of Alsom B. Cole of Palquér Nebraska, accused of killing Mrs Ludy G Vogt near Elba on July 4 1917, begin in District Court. A writ of habeas corpus claims the guilty verdict is void due to lack of evidence and jurors having no evidence presented.
In Nebraska City county authorities investigate a late night anti Mexican sign posting in business districts. The note warned Mexicans not to work in the local packing house and other plants, with county attorney Heinke vowing to prosecute those responsible.
AEWS SPORTS reports Lance Richbourg, infielder, released by the New York Nationals to the Oakland club of the Pacific Coast League. Also notes E C Hirshaw won a West Bend Iowa trap shoot with 148 of 160. Detroit rises to third in the American League pennant race. James Barnes posts a 283 tied world record in golf. Arthur Ewoldt parts with Des Moines Western League after fan incident. Jimmy Wilde preparing for a U S visit. tennis scene active nationwide with many tournaments.
Yesterday's baseball results show St. Joe defeating Des Moines 7 to 1 and Joplin besting Oklahoma City 10 to 4, with Wichita routing Tulsa 17 to 5. Upcoming games include Joplin at Oklahoma City and St. Joe at Des Moines. An amendment to Rothschild Grain Co.’s articles of incorporation increases capital stock from 100 000 to 200 000 dollars, authorizing 2000 shares at 100 dollars each, signed June 20, 1919.
Prohibition indirectly created extraordinary strawberry demand in Delaware and Maryland's eastern shore region. Prices surged from five to ten cents per quart to thirty to thirty seven cents, with consumer prices staying around thirty cents. Strawberries, syrup up to 3.50 per gallon, farmers earning about 1000 dollars per acre, and the biggest fruit preserving plant in the strawberry district opened, boosting outputs and profits amid dry periods.
Promotes Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family in the hot weather. Claims no superior product for its intended uses and urges immediate purchase at available outlets. Emphasizes summer need and value relative to cost.
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