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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
4
Local ads offer plumbing, repair, and fixture services from Bogeesa Bros., Wissler & Worth, and others. Watch repairs, electrical supplies, construction services, and a wide range of groceries and clothing are advertised with contact numbers and promises of quality and value.
Mrs P B Pennybacker, noted clubwoman, voices support for suffrage while endorsing present day styles in women’s clothing. She emphasizes civic participation and modern attire as expressions of progress.
A petition for a writ of mandamus to compel the head clerk of the Modern Woodmen of America to issue credentials to the insurgent faction to the head camp at Toledo was withdrawn in circuit court. Judge Olmsted had refused to strike out parts of officers' answers. The suit, filed for insurgents in Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, ends the fight until the head camp meeting with temporary credentials for both delegations and a final seating decision.
Eight players tied for six spots in the championship flight after thirty six holes of qualifying at the Evans ton Golf club. Names include T G Lege Mintiahda Minneapolis W Reynolds Omaha Karl Anderson Lawrence HR Campman San Antonio J Deere Cady Rock Island Edmunds St Louis Cunningham Alabama City Hughes Omaha Morrison Des Moines McLaughlin Denver Chambers Omaha Frederickson Oklahoma City Neal Topeka Rhea Memphis.
Madrid June 10 Colonel Roosevelt and party including Ambassador Willard and Belle Willard attended a luncheon hosted by King Alfonso at La Granja. Roosevelt praised Alfonso and discussed Spanish history during a three hour visit.
Davenport report notes President J H Striet of Sioux City urges union action in legislation, supports consolidation of the Industrial Commission and workmen’s compensation act, and calls for boiler and steamfitter inspection, state coal purchase, and a minimum wage for women. J BE Shank seated despite credentials committee recommendation. dispute highlights cross state union membership and rights.
Des Moines June 10 Weekly crop reports show corn advancing rapidly in Iowa though rain is needed in some areas. Dr. Chappel notes frequent showers in most of the state with excessive rainfall in east central and northwestern counties while south central remains dry. Overall crops are in good condition with timely rains. Alfalfa up, some clover to be cut next week. June 1 comparisons show corn at 101 percent of average with oyher crops near normal.
Des Moines hosts the seventy first annual communication of the Iowa Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Grand Master Whitaker of Hillsboro opens the session in the Auditorium with hundreds of delegates in attendance and visitors from across the state. The program includes reports on the year’s work and a review of the recent grand masters conference in St Louis. The Iowa team and crews from Tennessee and Missouri perform ritualistic exemplifications in the third degree.
Quincy reports that Ray Pfanschmidt will receive a second murder trial for killings of his father mother star and Miss Emma Kempen school teacher in Macomb McDonough County Illinois. Circuit Court of Adams County ordered a new trial place at Macomb. Pfanschmidt was previously convicted and sentenced to hang. the Supreme Court reversed and ordered a venue change.
Chicago reports two additional heat related deaths as temperatures hit 94 degrees marking a yearly record. Fifteen heat prostrations noted. Detroit reports four deaths and a young woman driven insane while nineteen others prostrated as the 98 degree government reading bakes the city. Pittsburgh records three heat related deaths.
Washington June 10 The senate moved toward final action on the bill to repeal the tolls exemption clause of the Panama canal act but leaders would not predict the day for a vote. The turnout suggested uncertainty on the Simmens Norris amendment. Tillman criticized the president for forcing the tolls issue and said he would vote for repeal only after his state party convention freed him from the tolls stance.
Yers of the Independent Order of Brith Abraham urged opposition to restrictive immigration legislation at their closing session. They attacked the Burnett Dillingham measure now before Congress and urged President to prevent its enactment, warning it would close America’s doors to Jewish immigrants. Atlantic City will host next year’s convention. The Supreme Court is nearing completion of its current term with about thirty opinions to issue, including cases on intermountain rates, the grandfather clause, oil pipeline legality, and two western oil land disputes. Six Mexican veterans attend the reunion in Chillicothe, Ohio. A Chicago court freed Mrs Manestine Bechumann Hérik from her marriage bond.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh. It claims the disease is widespread and constitutional, not local, and promises cure with internal doses and blood action. The notice invites readers to send for circulars and testimonials and offers a $1000 reward for any failed case.
Directory style item listing doctors osteopaths and physicians with offices on Chestnut Street East Fifth Street Gillespie Ridge and 11th Street. Attorneys at law and abstractors operate from Sixth Chestnut and East Fifth Street offering titles abstracts real estate loans and conveyancing services.
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