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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
5
A favorable report on Senator Lodge's bill to return telephone and telegraph wires to private ownership was ordered by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee after an amendment to continue present rates for sixty days after final congressional action.
Cedar County grand jury acts at a special session in Lowden to oust mayor Fred Hartwig for alleged pro German sentiments during and after the war. Hugo Pancrantz named mayor. city marshal and two council members also asked to resign amid the probe. Hartwig faced insult toward an overseas soldier.
Miss Vivian Barrow daughter of the Rev and Mrs F C Barrow of Cumberland married Pvt Gladden A to a ceremony at the Hotel Imperial in San Antonio Texas The service was performed by the bride’s father near Bert Cl fe Reenie ine Blacketville close to Fort Clar until Archer is discharged Private Archer home is Troy Fa. FOR RENT Moat desirable living apartment in Atlantic
Notice of a special gathering for Rebekahs at I C I O F hall with a report on curing through Uncle Ephraim's summer business and an added sale listing at Lewis Drug Store. An optometry ad claims to restore vision to normal with CE Butler as exclusive optometrist at Griffith's Gift Shop.
Associated Press reports in Pittsburg that I. W. W. Head, president of the I. W. W., was arrested following a clash with agents of the Department of Justice. Several shots were fired but no injuries occurred.
Miss Gertrude Casey of Atlantic wed Mr H B Holmes of Vivian South Dakota at St Peter and Pauls Catholic church. Rev Daly officiated. The ceremony followed the recent death of the bride’s brother Peter Casey. The couple departed for Denver and then will live in Vivian. Holmes is a banker, cashier at Vivian National Bank, and former Camp Dodge clerk.
Paris records the death of Marquise Havrincourt born December 81 1814 near 106 years old. Her chateau was sacked by Germans in 1870 and again in 1914, amid Napoleonic era references.
W H Raymond left the Iowa Commercial Club after two years to become Cedar Falls Malary of 2500 dollars per year. He assumes duties June 1 succeeding Herbert J F McDougall who resigns after nine months to head the Pershing highway office in Cedar Falls with a salary of 3500 dollars per year.
A two year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Rish of Manchester In June 3, was killed when run over by a horse drawn wagon driven by her father. The child stepped into the path as horses passed through an open gate into the Rish yard.
Washington Iowa reports three youths Albert Graber Emery Wise and Paul Wyse drowned while swimming in the Skunk River near Merrimac on Sunday. Divers recovered two bodies Tuesday morning with searches continuing for the third.
The government is taking over Camp Dodge to retain it as a permanent camp. Sixty five percent of the land has been purchased under agreement and the remainder will probably be condemned and taken over at the price appraised. The government leased the land originally for the camp from several landowners.
Walter Ladendorf, about 14, was fatally shot when twin brother Harry, while cleaning a 22 caliber rifle after a squirrel hunt, discharged it. Walter sitting nearby in the car was struck above the left eye, the bullet traversing the skull and lodging in the back of his head. He died about one o'clock the following morning after medical efforts failed.
Vivian Bell seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bell fell from a flower girl car during Memorial Day parade in Malvern Iowa. She was taken to Jennie Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs and died at noon.
Washington June 38 An army air service plan aims to fly nonstop to San Francisco in under thirty seven hours with one stop. A Martin bombing plane will depart New York for Mineola then North Platte as midway. Capt Royn Francis will lead with Lieut Edmund Glune and two mechanics aboard a plane able to carry freight or ten to twelve passengers.
The War Department announced that Private Felix Bird of the One Hundred Thirty-second Infantry, Chicago, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in October near Gonsenyoye France. The citation notes his part in the capture of forty nine Germans, reported from Washington on June 8.
William Morris and George Scott pleaded guilty to first degree murder for the April robbery attempt that killed Harry Inman in his store. Both were sentenced to life imprisonment in Iowa. Morris, 16, received the same sentence as his co-defendant, though his youth briefly influenced the court’s mercy.
Arthur Goeken a young farmer near Maine paid a substantial sum for a local flight with the Donaldson flying circus. He described the experience as great sport and said he would like another thrill. The marooned flying circus failed to reach Greenfield for today’s planned exhibition.
In Audubon Iowa June 3 many farms were sold this week and listed as sold Tuesday Frank Weston sold his ninety acre farm to Chris Zaiger for 275 dollars per acre Frank Sunberg sold his 160 acre farm to John Twist for 250 dollars per acre Chas Johnston farm in Jauneron township sold to Chas Heuss a 30 acre parcel for 247 dollars an acre Peter Jensen farm of 160 acres near Hamlin also sold and Johnston sold all his personal property.
Cass county farm tour on June 10 features three specialists in live stock crops and farm engineering. Talks will be held at farms across neighborhoods and open to all county farmers regardless of membership. hours and locations to be announced by H. P. Kelley and the bureau.
A 13 year old Ottumwa boy Lisyd Dimmitt is believed pushed into the Des Moines river Friday afternoon. His body was recovered Saturday night as investigators pursue a case of possible foul play involving a companion.
C E Crow editor of the Echo Massena states two postoffice workers own pet bull snakes. The snakes are described as docile and trained to perform tricks. The reptiles belong to Harold Phipps assistant postmaster and Allen Stanley rural mail carrier.
Secretary Baker asked Congress for legislative authority and an appropriation of 10 million dollars for the immediate purchase of the Cape Cod canal. He said action by Congress was necessary to avoid awaiting condemnation proceedings or the risk of losing the canal.
In Paris on June 3 United Press reports that American economy experts, meeting with President Wilson, urged that Germany be granted mandatories over its former East African colonies to help Germany meet its financial obligations.
Twenty World War veterans met at city hall to form a temporary American Legion chapter in Atlantic. They signed an application for a charter, with Harry B. Swan as chairman, Gus Weidemann secretary, and Tom Bonham treasurer. The group aims to establish the Atlantic Post and affiliate with state and national organizations once the charter arrives. A canvass will seek about 200 local soldiers and sailors to join. Americanism is the Legion’s keynote, opposing Bolshevism and conscientious objectors.
John Davidson a farmer near Carson cared for three horses past usefulness. Their combined age was ninety six years. He and his wife tended their faithful helpers. They also used a washing machine forty two years and a sewing machine similar in age. They provided butter to one customer for thirty five years.
By A Berlin June 3 The sale of meat and bread without cards or more than one portion for a meal has become common in Berlin restaurants The state commissary for peoples nourishment has issued a sharp reminder that wartime regulations remain effective and violations may lead to closing kitchens fines up to 25000 or imprisonment up to five years with loss of citizenship The order notes that most wartime regulations are still necessary today as before
Associated Press reports the Anglo Belgian cable, destroyed by Germans in the war, has been restored. Mines along the line made the repair perilous but the fields have been avoided rather than crossed.
Lower part of Palmer residence wrecked in a blast. authorities say no family members were injured. police fear an early stage in a broader radical plot stirring nationwide alarm.
Washington police identified a Philadelphia anarchist as the man blown apart while attempting to kill Attorney General Palmer. The suspect arrived from Philadelphia, left Union Station for Palmer’s residence, and a bloodstained conductor’s tag tied him to the scene. Authorities say a nationwide plot against officials and businessmen is likely.
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