Favorite Sons Boost Hughes Outlook at Chicago Convention
At Chicago convention the Favorite Sons claim Hughes grows stronger while asserting Hughes outlasts Roosevelt and the old guard. Roosevelt may not come. both major platforms debated on suffrage, prohibition largely ignored, and a fight looms between Radical and Conservative Progressives over Roosevelt’s entry.
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United Preas
Convention
Chicago
Hughes
Old Guard
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Harding
Depew
Uncle Jos Cannon
Washington
Political convention debate delays nominating as leaders expect no action
The temporary organization, seen as a blow to delay supporters, faces a few hours of platform discussion with a probable 3 pm decision. Pinchot backs Garfield’s motion, White of Kansas and Flynn of Pennsylvania advocate restraint, while Murdock presses for Roosevelt nomination at once.
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Pinchot
Garfield
William Allen White
Kansas
Bill Flynn
Pennsylvania
Victor Murdock
Roosevelt
Oklahoma Democrat Attacks Justice Hughes in Congress
United Press report from Washington dated June 8 notes Alfalfa Big Murray of Oklahoma a Democrat in the House launched a sharp critique asserting the supreme court must stay free from politics. His remarks target Justice Hughes amid ongoing debates about court independence.
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The
United Press
Washington
Alfalfa Big Murray
Oklahoma
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court
Follett to Present Case on Cemetery Road Paving
City attorney W A Follett travels to Ames for a state highway commission meeting to argue for using local aggregate in the cemetery road project. He warns granite would delay paving and notes subscribers have paid funds that could be refunded if the project stalls. Marston of the commission is reportedly favorable, raising hope for a positive decision.
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W. A. Follett
Ames
Lkely
Marston
Alreday
Cemetery Road
Deering Heads Iowa Delegation to National Hardware Meet
J Deering president of the Iowa State Hardware Dealers Association attends the National Hardware Dealers meeting as a state delegate. He plans a Chicago stop and a national convention view. Mrs Deering joins, with Miss Emily Parsons of Parsons Drug Store, visiting Vermont with relatives for two to three months. The group travels toward Boston with others joining along the way.
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J. Deering
Iowa State Hardware Dealers
Beaton
National Hardware Deslera Association
Chicago
Dearing
Emily Parsons
Parsons Drug Store
Vermont
Boston
Manill-robbed inmate claims theft of funds from checks
Ohrig Gooken in jail awaiting the September grand jury says he was robbed of money secured on worthless checks. He alleges two young men, unnamed, forced the funds from him and fled.
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Ohrig ‘Gooken
Jeran
Wocey
Wieh
Roosevelt calls world crisis into focus at Chicago invite
Teddy Roosevelt answers W P Jackson inviting him to Chicago saying he will attend if invited by the Republican national convention. He urges Republicans and progressives to rise to the world crisis with dignity and patriotism and backs a candidate of strength and proven ability who can keep the nation true to itself and mankind.
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United Press
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
W. P. Jackson
Maryland
Chicago
America
Cumberland Man A Death by Own Action
Laula Bonnet a middle aged farmer near Cumberland killed himself today by shooting. No motive or cause is known.
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Laula Bonnet
Cumberland
Mrs Jacob Lang Dies After Illness At Home
Mrs Jacob Lang died at 2:80 this afternoon at her Fifth and Elm street home after a two week illness. Pneumonia with diabetes and heart trouble caused her death. No funeral arrangements are announced. Deceased was well known and widely mourned.
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Jacob Lang
Fifth
Elm Streets
Short Stories Goes to Convention in Chicago
Dr. C L Campbell and daughter Genevieve left for Chicago to observe the Republican National Convention. Mrs Meek sprained her ankle and was hospitalized for treatment. Charles Block of Block & Son marks a milestone birthday. The Mogt vs Norton case remains unresolved before Judge Rockafellow. Frank Petlett plans lectures in Canada at Ontario Agricultural College. Laurence Hill underwent pleural cavity surgery after an operation during the afternoon.
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L. Campbell
Chicago
Miss Genevieve
George Mogt
Sarah Norton
Rockafellow
Frank
C. Petlett
Canada
Ontario Agricultural College
Laurence Hill
H. Hill
Death of William Fitch in Anita Kansas
William Fitch born September 6 1857 in Grand Rapids Michigan died June 1 1916 at daughter’s home near Osawatomie Kansas aged 68 years 8 months 26 days. He moved to Kansas fifteen years ago united with the Christian church and lived a charitable life. Funeral Sunday at 3 30 p m at Congregational church Anita conducted by Rev H J Wilkins with pallbearers S K Wilson Arthur Borckman Ira Ruggles Frank Lees Freeman Deeming and C Gipple. Interment Evergreen Cemetery beside wife and son.
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Anita Tribune
Willard Lewis Fitch
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Goldie Barrett
Osawatomie
Kansas
Anita
Lemon Fitch
Mable Stuart
Ralph Fitch
Cadmus
Kas
George Fitch
Cummings
South Dakota
Ruth Fitch Houston
Niagara Falls
New York
Henry C. Fitch
Iola
Fred W. Fitch
Omaha
Neb
Marietta Bradford
Sparta
Mich
Julia Ferguson
Silver Creek
Colo
Lilly Gilbert
Grants Pans
Ore
Lora Houston
N. Y
Christian Church
Congregational Church
H. J. Wilkins
Arthur Borckman
Ira Ruggles
Frank Lees
Freeman Deeming
C. Gipple
Evergreen Cemetery
Knop Family Sets Market Record for Cattle in Open Market
A letter from Rosenbaum Bros. of Chicago reports on the Union Stock Yards market opening. Dave Mosier arranged two loads from W. J. Knop totaling 1412 pounds selling at 11.20 per cwt, and a Herman Knop lot at 1367 pounds selling at 11.30 per cwt. It was the day's top price outside show or Christmas cattle, leaving W. J. Knop and Otto Knop pleased with the result.
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Rosenbaum Bros. and Company
Chicago
Dave Mosier
Union Stock Yards
Atlantic Newd
Atlantic
Iowa
Herman Knop
W. J. Knop
Otto Knop
Highway Law Man Wins Sioux County Primary Nomination
Senator Balkema author of the highway law wins the Republican state senatorial nomination over P. Swenson by a two to one vote in Sioux county. State treasurer race remains undecided with counties still to hear from. W. C. Brown leads H. Thomas in a tight contest awaiting official tallies. John Foster wins the Aububon Dallas Guthrie district GOP nomination and T. L. Meyery the Democratic nod. Senator F. F. Jones, who resigned from the state board of education, is defeated by W. C. Ratcliff.
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Balkema
Republcan
P. Swenson
Sioux County
W. C. Brown
H. Thomas
Kent
Thomas
Brown
John Foster
Guthrie Center
Audubon-Dallas-Guthrie
T. L. Meyery
F. FF. Jonea
Villisca
State Board of Education
W. C.ratcliff
Red Oak
Marriage Licenses and local notices in Atlantic paper
Alfred G. Linke and Josephine Marie Conrad both of Atlantic secured marriage licenses. Zion's Ey. Lutheran Church notes Pentecost Sunday collection for the Unterstuetzung Kasse. J H Tindemeyer selling butter at 26¢/lb with free city delivery. Morgan returns from two-week vacation. Hoffinger of Des Moines covers News Stand. Board of supervisors to meet Monday for boiler bids. Tuesday canvass of primary vote. later board of equalization. 1916 Musson directory in press with more names. directory promises cheaper local service. Lewis district voters to decide on school bonds next Wednesday, prior vote resulted in bonds but clerical error necessitated new election. Curbing accident at Atlantic Home Bakery site as carpenter Bradbury sustains nose injury from swinging board.
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Morlay
Board of Supervisors
Board of Equalization
Lewis Independent
Band Concert Tonight by Atlantic Band in the Park
The Atlantic Band performs this evening in the park at eight o clock. Rehearsals continue and the program features March Counterpoint Jewell Medley Overture Good Bye Boys and a Kentuky Home medley with selections by Lampe and others including Hero of the Isthmus and Bits of Remick No 15.
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Atlantic
S. Harrysvon Tilzer
Kentucky
Dalby
Faust
Gounod
Remick
el Campo
Jowell
Convention Tomorrow At M H Church Anita County Sunday School
The Casy County Sunday School convention will be held at the M H church in Anita tomorrow. Delegates from this city and Atlantic are expected to attend. C Kringel is the county association president and the session is anticipated to be the most successful yet.
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Casy County
M. H
Anita
Atlantic
Had. C. ©. Kringel
Funeral services for John Ladlig held at home
The Leslie funeral was conducted today at one o clock for John Ladlig in Holme township. Rev Hresling presided and a large gathering attended the service before the interment in the Atlantia mausoleum.
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John Ladlig
Holme Township
Hresling
Atlantia Mausoleum
Sam Rice Post No 6 Sets Tomorrow Meeting
The regular meeting of Sam Rice Post No 6 will be held tomorrow at a.m. Comrades are urged to attend for important business. The News- Telegraph notes the call for all to be present.
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Sam Rice Post No. 6
P.m
Germans Capture Fort Vaux and Raise Russian Push
Paris reports Fort Vaux fell after days of German assault with cannon and booty seized. Across Galicia Russians surge with 25 000 prisoners 480 officers and 17 cannons taken as Brussiloff leads a broad front attack. Greece protests martial law as Saloniki tensions rise and German attacks on Vaux are repulsed by French artillery.
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Presa
Paris
Fort Vaux
Vaux
Petrograd
Pripet
Roumania
Brussiloff
Carpathians
Teutonic
Greece
Athens
Saloniki
London
Damloup
Grand Lodge to Meet in Davenport Next Week
The 1916 session of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa will convene in Davenport next week with committees on appeals and griev ances meeting beforehand. C. B. Clovis and Judge Thomas Arthur are committee members. Clovis departs tonight and will be joined by Judge Arthur at Cole x. Chester Hoklea, master of the local blue lodge, is the regular delegate from the Atlantic lodge. Burton Holmes Traver Pictares. Og jera House Uxidey, 5 and il.
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Masonic Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Davenport
Committee On
C. B. Clovis
Thomas Arthur
Clovis
Arthur
Colex
Chester Hoklea
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Folllett
State Highway Commission
Jacob. Lang
Chas. Block
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Atate
Béau
William Fitch
Cass Co
Highway Law Man
Alfred G. Linke
Josephine Marie Conrad
Zion’s Ey
Lutheran Church
Zion G
J.-H. Tindemeyer
Marqueseafs
J. Morgan
Depot
Valentine
J. A. Hoffinger
Déx
Musson Bros. Company
Mussons
Algo
Bakfe Ane Hs
Leslie
Tefegragh
Jie
Noms
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Galicia
Amsterdam
Grand Lodge
Burton Holmes Traver Pictares
Ogjera House
Uxidey
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