Berlin claims great victory in North Sea battle
Amsterdam reported June 6 that Germany’s high sea fleet scored a major victory over Britain in the North Sea on May 21. The German admiralty said Warspite was sunk, Queen Mary and Indefatigable destroyed, and multiple cruisers and torpedo boats damaged or lost. German losses included Pommern and Wiesbaden, with Frauenlob missing. Two survivors from Indefatigable were rescued. The fleet returned to port June 1.
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North Sea
Germany
Persius
Berlin
Warspite
Marlborough
Pommern
Wiesbaden
Frauenlob
Ineiudang
Atatement
Toy
Skagerak
Horn Rifs
Queen Mary
Achillea
Turbanant
Nestore
Aleastér
Wissbaden
Canal traffic. slides overcome Governor says
New York June 5 Major General George W Govthala arrived on the Banta Marta from the Canal Zone and said interference with traffic through the Panama Canal from slides has been overcome and future earth movements can be handled routinely even if repeal gains occur.
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New York
Panama Canal
Great Waterway
George W. Govthala
Canal Zone
Prominent Banker Thomas McNamee Dies in Wabash
Thomas McNamee eighty three year old longtime Wabash resident died at his home after a long illness. He was a noted northern Indiana banker and served as president of the Wabash Bank at the time of his death, after a period in Indianapolis fifty years ago.
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Thomas McNamee
Wabash
Indiana
Ind
Indianapolia
James to Bo Chairman Washington June 6
Selection of the permanent chairmen of the Democratic national convention at St Louis centered between President Wilson and Fred B Lynch, chairman of the executive committee of the national organization. Resulted in Senator Tomes of Kant for the ____ spines.
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Washington
St.Louis
Wilson
Fred B. Lynch
National Organization
Tomes
Kant
Spines
Greece Near War as Bulgaria Seizes Greek Forts
Bulgaria occupies three Greek forts inflaming tensions as Venizelos followers gain influence and push for Greece to enter the war with the Allies. Greek-Kurdish fighting reported near Pemir Hissar, with Allied air bombardment of Petrich and Porto Lagos. an ammunition depot in Porto Lagos is destroyed.
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Bulgaria
Greece
M. Venizelos
Salonllet
Pemir Hissar
Greek Macedonia
Petrich
Porto Lagos
Six Die and Forty Hurt in Wrecks and Storms
Chicago dispatch reports two Chicago trains wrecked with six fatalities and at least forty injuries. A wind and rain storm caused extensive damage across Iowa and Wisconsin, including bridges washed away and several towns inundated. Wabash train No. 17 blew off tracks near Saunemin, Illinois. twenty five injured and three drowned reported. A jail suicide ended a Fort Dodge, Iowa, suspect’s case after grand jury order.
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Chicago
Rocksland
Minneapolis
Packard
Iowa
Traar
Thorn
Eva Marrioit
Baby
Blue Island
K. Barhoit
Wilam B. Branstreet
Greene
William Alford
Louisville
Henry Howeler
Crete
Miss Thorn
Kennatt
Louis
Sauneminll
McGregor
Decorah
la Crosse
Prairi du Chien
Wis
Naval bill passes House with 265 million budget
The naval appropriation bill totaling 265,900,000 for the coming year passed the House 858 to 4. It funds five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers fifty submarines and 130 aeroplanes. The dissenters were Browning New Jersey Graham Pennsylvania Randall California and London New York representing Republican Prohibition and Socialist positions.
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Washington
House
Browning
New Jersey
Graham
Pennsylvania
Randall
California
London
New York
Noted Methodist Minister Dies in Bedford Ind
Revered Daniel E. Fields aged eighty five died at the home of Mrs Huffing in Bedford. He was born in Lakeville North Carolina where he lived until three years ago and was a noted Methodist minister in North Carolina. He leaves Mrs John A. Rowe and Mrs Thomas R. Huffing as daughters.
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Bedford
Ind
Daniel E. Fields
Mra
John A. Rowe
Thomas R. Huffing
Huffing
Leekeville
N. C
North Carolina
Barbertess Automat Delights Chicago Men
A new automat styled barbertess shop opens in Chicago offering self-service face washing, perfuming and grooming. Men seek relief from traditional barber shops and embrace the novelty of hot and cold water, pewter basins and self care in a centric plaza setting.
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Barbertess
Uae
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Efficacy in Atlantic Testimony
Atlantic citizen Mrs. AR Lacy of 219 Walnut St testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her backache and kidney disorders after a few boxes. She notes sluggish kidneys and relief after use, and recommends the remedy to others. Prices listed at 0o. Buffalo N Y Wooster Millburn Co., Props. Advertisement.
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Dean
Atlantic
AR. Lacy
Walnut 8St
Steamboat Firms Begin Seasons on Same Day in Iowa
The Streckfuss Steamboat Co began its first trip of the season at Bellevue Iowa. The Northern Steamboat Co owners of the Morning Star will start its schedule June 17 running to St Paul. The Morning Star has just returned from an air trip to New Orleans in record time. Ara Burgess freight and bag wage transfer. Moving household goods and pianos. Phone Black 14.
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United Press
Bellevue
Iowa
Streckfuss Steamboat Co
Northern Steamboat Co
Morning Star
St. Paul
New Orleans
Ara & Burgess
Real Estate Transfers June 2 1916 Anderson to Mary Anderson
Real estate transfers dated June 2 1916 show Lester M Anderson transferring to Mary C Anderson lot 12 block 96 Atlantic Township In Georgia for one dollar. Grace Jones and co transfer June 3 1916 to Laurae Eilott with undeveloped parcels It 41 It 10 and other It 106 Atlantic for 2850 dollars.
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Mary C. Anderson
Atlante
Grace Jones
Laurae Eilott
Training for the Royal Priesthood in the Gospel Age
A New York City report on Pastor Russell at The Temple discussing the Royal Priesthood defined as a holy nation. The talk traces Natural Israel’s training under the Law, the Abrahamic seed of 144,000, and the shift to a spiritual Israel formed of Jews and Gentiles through Christ. It outlines the roles of kings and priests, the Messianic Kingdom, and a future government ruling with Christ Jesus as head.
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Russell
Temple
W. Rd .T
Broadway
Israel
Arat
Jesus
Abraham
Bhue
Spiritual
Church of Christ
St. Peter
Christ Jesus
Local Notes and Graduates Highlight 1891 Atlantic Scene
Five years ago today on June 6 1891 Atlantic hosts editor Chase travels to Des Moines on business. Fr Evans leaves for Les Moines after a visit here. Fr Broington arrives from the Bluffs to visit friends. Chas Willard visits from Chicago with family. Ed Fordyce visits the A L Bostedo home. Atlantic High School graduates are listed with many names. Clarence Dickerson receives West Point appointment to begin in June. Odd Fellows from across the territory attend a major local celebration.
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Chase
The
Democrat
Des Moines
Frank Evans
Les Moines
W. Broington
Bluffs
Chas, Willard
Chicago
Ed Fordyce
Atlantic
Griswold
Atlantic High School
Judson E. Bachelor
Dollig
Elizabeth Barnett
Sargent Bevan
Kate Bostedo
Abbie 4. Brown
Rhoda Grove Brown
Gertrude Childs
Clarence D. Costello
Clarence Culten Dickerson
Daniel
Pldridge
Pldridge, 4Lma I. Fisher, William 8. Greenteat, Rose Henderson, Frank E. Harris
Walter O. Kingman
Mary Ellen Kelly
Danforth C. Lamson
Claude P. Lewis
Edna Meek
Elizabeth MacLean
Coralia McGrew
Wm. C. McRea
Mary Fleming Ruff
Pearl Ratt
Attilla J. Williamson
Carleton W. Weidner
Clarence Dickerson
Congressman Bowman
Weat Point Military School
Tereritory
Fifteen Years Ago Today in Casey and Nearby
June 6 1901 notes report J H Simmons Casey in the city. Hugh Crawford Bear Grove candidate for supervisor in town. Chris Dierksen returns from Germany. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde company heads to Walnut for a performance. T H Whitney and mother depart for trip east. Judge Green Audubon to hold court. Mrs Dorsey Marietta dies at Fifth and Walnut of peritonitis. Montgomery family with parents at Grant. Arthur Anderson wins word-making prize from F M Neba. Rev A Carlson Humboldt visiting. city council sets saloon operating price at 1200 in Atlantic. W F Bagley Washington township eighty birthday and family reunion. Frank Fred Rock Island brakeman injured near Marne. June race meet begins soon.
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J. H. Simmons
Casey
Leity
Hugh Crawford
Bear Grove
Chris Dierksen
Germany
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Company
Walnut
T. H. Whitney
Motter
Judge Green
Audubon
Dorsey Marie
Atlantic
Kimballton Construction Co Advertisement Promo
An ad from The News Telegraph notes that Kimballton Construction Co manufactures concrete blocks caps coping sills and related ornamental and building products. It invites collaboration with readers to discuss projects and planning.
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Kimballton Construction Co
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