French claim gains near Cumieres and Verdun front
Paris and Berlin reports detail heavy fighting on the Verdun front with French troops rallying after losses near Cumieres and Douaumont. German offensives west of the Meuse push along the front, while Paris cites prisoners and tactical gains amid intense shelling and casualties on both sides.
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Ital
London
Dead Man Hill
Dumieres
Paris War Office
Gar- Wan
Pawis
Mort Homme
Berlin
Verdun
Meuse
Cumisres
War Office
Bassed Canal
Arras
Neuve Chappelle
Cumbrey
Caurettes Wood
Paris
Caurettes Woods
Cumbres
Chattancourt
Dead Man's Hill
Riverline
Cayne Woods
Hughes Says No One Speaks in His Behalf
Washington dispatch reports Hughes via secretary states Frank Hitchcock lacked authority to speak for him at Chicago and no one else is authorized to speak for him.
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Hughes
Frank Hitcchcock
United Press
Washington
Tusttee Hughes
Frank Hitchcock
Chicago
Great Western Train Wreck Disrupts Bridge Collapse
A Great Western freight train was wrecked when a bridge over Beaver Creek near Clarksville collapsed this morning. Twelve cars plunged into the stream but no injuries were reported. The incident, witnessed in Waterloo, was confirmed by United Press.
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Beaver Creek
The
United Press
Waterloo
Chicago, Great Western
Clarksville
Train Blown From Track In Bad Storm Near Centerville
Twenty people were injured when a fast Wabash train was blown from the track near Centerville during the night. Pearl Traxler of Cincinnati was shot dead by Phil the heart? and the police held Frank Dandelow, the girl's sweetheart, as a suspect.
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Centerville
Pontiac
Ill
United Press
Pearl Traxler
Cincinnati
Phil the
Minnie Hinkle
Frank Dandelow
Dr Josiah Strong Dies After Long Service to Social Reform
Mrs B H Williams of this city learned last week of the death of her uncle Dr Josiah Strong in New York. Strong, born 1847 in Naperville Indiana, led the American Institute for Social Service and the Social Center Association of America, edited Gospel of the Kingdom since 1908, and authored works on social betterment and religion.
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B. H. Willams
Josiah Strong
American Institute For Social Service
Social Center Association of America
American Foreign and Christian Union
New York
Strong
Naperville
Inl
Wyoming House of Representatives
Gospel of the Kingdom
Cemetery Road In Good Shape After Ongoing Grading
Supervisor McCaustland reports a force has graded and dragged Cemetery Road for weeks, making it passable. After rain, digging dirt from the new hotel site fills West Secland Street to improve travel, with ongoing maintenance to prevent high water problems.
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McCaustland
West Secland Street
Senator Thomas for Treasurer Campaign Ad Note
An old campaign notice promotes Sen Charles H Thomas of Union County as a candidate for state treasurer. The ad highlights Mr Thomas as author of a law and mentions other measures while asserting strong support and the likelihood of receiving votes.
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Chas
H. Thomas
Eut
Union County
Lot
Thomas
Kngqwa
Héra
Former Atlantic Boy Lester Hutchinson Dies
The death notice reports Lester Hutchinson a former Atlantic boy who lived in Omaha since 1885. He attended local schools until age 14 and was a resident here in his youth. His passing is noted by many in the community. To Have New Store Room Soren Nelson, who bought an Irish John building on Walnut Street, has repaired it to use as a storeroom linked to his garage and salesroom on Third Street.
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Lester Hutchinson
Atlantic
Omaha
Soren Nelson
John
Walnut Street
Third Street
Weather and Rail Disaster Report Across Iowa State
Rock Island train derailed by a washed out bridge near Packard Iowa killing five and injuring eight. A cloud burst at North McGregor caused about 350000 dollars in damage. Decorah suffered 25000 dollars in damage with five bridges washed away and several people missing or killed.
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Rock Island
United Press
Chicago
Packard
Iowa
Waterloo
Dubuque
North McGregor
Decorah
Sold Two Farms in Cass County Lands Sells Big Prices
Ed Shannon closes deals on two Cass county farms. The L. W. Wakefield farm of 160 acres south and west of Atlantic sells to Chamberlain Brothers for 25000. The Chas Kay 240 acres north of town sells to R. E. King for 135 per acre. The sales show strong land demand.
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Ed Shannon
Dealy
L. W. Wakefield
Roosevelt Men Propose Their First Slate
In Chicago on June 2 the Roosevelt faction unveiled its initial slate with Roosevelt for president Fairbanks for vice president Root for secretary of state and Burton for treasurer but the plan failed to win favor with the old guard or favorite sons.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
United Press
Root
Burton
Old Guard
Eastern Stars Stage Farce Reveals Masonic Secrets
Nearly two hundred Eastern Stars Masons and guests gathered at the Masonic hall to watch the farce Female Masonry. The ladies excelled in their roles and explained the letters A F A M as Amiable Females and Aggravating Mates. A visiting sister delivered a prelude speech on lodge secrets before light refreshments and social time.
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Masonic Order
Masonic Hall
A. F
A. M
Fannie
Hunt
the Temple Keyhole
Amanda Wissler
Fenton
May Conley
Royal Panjandrum
Beulah Emigh
Myrtle Dunn
Zeta Berry
Gibble
Jennie Warren
Paul Pry
Marvin Brown
Stella Cruise
Liss
Emily Parsons
Mary Yejling
Margaret Linn
Screech
Fire destroys Massena livery barn early morning
Fire at Massena around three o clock this morning gutted the Campton livery stable and damaged the Cruise Devore office and the Johnson Moore office. One span of mules and bales of hay burned while firemen kept the blaze from spreading. cause unknown and damages largely covered by insurance.
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Campton
Massena
Cruise & Devore
Johnson, & Moore
Germons Defeat English in Major Sea Battle Reported
Berlin reports a clash between the German high sea fleet and the main British fleet with over eight British ships destroyed and many damaged. The admiralty announced the engagement today, marking a significant naval battle.
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Germons
The
United Press
Berlin
Admiralty
Ralph Milford Wins In Contest At Moore & Clark Store
The vote end at Moore and Clark shows Ralph Milford first with 4 702 476 votes Cecil Conley second 335 and Code Hammer third 1 130 935. Other winners include Burdette Platts 611 170 Marvin Brown 448 055. Milford and Hammer supporters pooled to push Milford over five million votes since the last count. Milford may choose among autos while Conley gets a 15 jewel wrist watch Hammer a French Ivory set Platts a lavalier and Brown a locket and chain.
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Moore & Clark
Ralph Milford
Cecil Conley
Code Hammer
Burdette Platts
Marvin Brown
Milford
Hammer
Ford
Conley
Platts
Brown
Court Session Set For September Equity Case
Judge Rockafelloweld held a short session in the district court at the courthouse. The case C N Fessler v James Stler to set aside a transfer was postponed to the September term and will be heard at the first equity session of that term. The executrix of J O West deceased filed a final report and the hearing is set for June 19 after proof of notice by registered mail.
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Rockafelloweld
District Court
Court House
C. N.fessler
James Stler
J. O. Westfall
Mr Bosley Improves After Prolonged Illness
Mr Bosley Better-Wm Bosley has been seriously ill for some time but is gradually improving.
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Mr. Bosley
Wm. Bosley
Vote for Harry H Swan for County Attorney
Rousing plea urging support for Harry H Swan, candidate promising good, competent, faithful service as County Attorney if elected. Voter note emphasizes integrity and steady leadership for local legal affairs.
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Harry H.swan
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Daumount
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Douamount
American Press
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Joseph Strang
BH. Williams
Cemetery Road
West Second Street
R. I
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Watrbanke
Ser
Fairbanke
Hoe
United States ‘Senate
Tne Inglanopolis
Tad Scaaa
Shock Brother
Masons
Hammer Pool
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