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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
3
Official figures show more youths of draft age registered than anticipated yesterday raising questions about possible reasons for nonregistration. Analysts note several plausible explanations while some may still register in the coming days.
United Press reports war department figures show registration of youths yesterday exceeding estimates. Adjutant General Logan announces Iowa state registration will reach more than 200 600 when completed. City boards continue registering due to late rush as booths closed. Officials vow no penalties for those who register promptly after previous absences. Des Moines reports statewide total will exceed two hundred thousand six hundred.
Gillette store showcases Red Cross kits with a window display attracting attention. The kit costs 1.80 and includes khaki cloth bag, 1 pestle, 6 postal cards, 4 combs, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, bandages, buttons, threads, needles, safety pins, thimble, and additional items up to 65 cents and possible extras like briar pipe and tobacco products.
Market report shows hog receipts at South Omaha with bulk sales quoted around 15.25 to 15.40. Prices vary by grade and demand, with top bid figures noted among buyers and sellers.
One robin built a nest on wires from the city power and water plant causing a short that left several lights out in parts of the business district. A falling tree also knocked out some street lights. Heavy rain delayed repairs until morning. FOR RENT Modern Room 508 Chestnut Street Upstairs.
Rainfall from five o clock yesterday evening to this morning totaled 6.08 inches, breaking the local record. The previous near-record was a little over four inches set years ago.
The annual meeting of the Church of Christ will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the church. Also advertised are ChiNamel Varnish and Varniah Stains, sold at Moore & Clark.
Special to the Newa Telegraph reports that Mt B Church at Pina Grove formerly Whitneyville four miles north of Massena was struck by lightning last night and burned to the ground with its contents. The item notes church related notices and a party and business meeting at the Church of Christ Friday evening.
Atlantic registers 867 residents well under the ten percent estimate. Ward by ward totals show 101 in First, 99 in Second, 54 in Third, 73 in Fourth with exemptions and aliens noted. High water delayed outside totals and Sheriff McKee expects full results by tomorrow. Council Bluffs records exceed expectations while Marne reports a non registrant.
Springfield reports four prisoners were arrested this afternoon in connection with the kidnapping of Lloyd Keet, infant son of banker Keet. The county jail is holding them as investigators press the case amid renewed public concern.
Stockholm reports rioting in Parliament Square yesterday as thousands of paraders clashed with police. Quiet returned today after police and soldiers used batons to control the mob. Multiple injuries occurred amid the clash and subsequent calm.
Tokyo June 6 A division of the Chinese empire is imminent and a return to the regency is likely. Victory for the autocratic force of the nation appears assured according to W. W. Willoughby former adviser of the republic returning home to the United States.
June 6 Kronstadt action questioned as executive council of the soldiers and workers party appeals to the local Kronstadt council to reconsider yesterday's fortress seizure. Society and Clubs notes cover Miss Simmons shower at Presbyterian Church manse praising her choir and Sunday school work. posts about Lisa Grace Clasom and Marne wedding events. and planned double showers for Hattie Simmons and Harriet Willard at Marne and surrounding communities.
Record rainfall exceeding five inches triggers the worst local flood in memory. Creeks and Bull Creek surge, washing out bridges and highways, flooding cellars, and halting railroad service. The Central Iowa Plant reports damage but workers keep cleanup moving. Swede Town and nearby districts endure rising waters, with Bulls Creek overfull and flood stages reaching unprecedented levels.
W D Edwards 75 Civil War veteran and longtime Cumberland resident died at his home at 12 30 this morning after illness of old age. A retired farmer he had lived here since 1864 and leaves a widow but no children. A brother in law Frank Chapman of Atlantic. Funeral likely Friday pending word from Nebraska relatives.
The Iowa highways commission outlines how federal aid funds will be allocated over five years. Iowa’s total estimate is 2,192,640.05 with counties receiving shares by area. Kossuth county may receive about 28,024.70 and Pottawattamie about 37,409.90, with one major project per county to absorb the five year allotment.
Washington June 6 report states a German U-boat was sunk in a running fight with an armed American merchantman lasting one hour and thirty minutes. The U-boat fired thirty five shells while the American vessel fired twenty five. The American captain confirmed the German boat's sinking. the merchantman’s name remains withheld.
Mrs W R Smith of Pawnee left for home after visiting Rev H O Spelman. L D Soper, ill with heart trouble, is up but weak. A Zook and family visit at W A Wilken home, parental home of Lena Wilken. Luke Tarpenning and wife plan to auction their home goods, keep horses here for the rheing season, then tour the circuit with them.
Improvement contemplates building a earth road to established grade with surface and subsurface drainage, permanent culverts and bridges, and elimination of grade crossings where practicable. Bridges and culverts funded by county money aside from federal aid. no ROW purchase with federal funds. Project statements sent to federal office for approval. work to start once approved. Case county apportionment is 29024 dollars, total 4404 to be spent.
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