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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
2
Progressives in Chicago refuse to heed their idol's compromise suggestion and insist on fielding a third party ticket. The impact on Democratic plans remains unclear, but the rift is evident as supporters spill the beans about internal strategy.
A column mocks a recent edi torial about Progressives and old guard politics. The author blames a faulty typewriter for garbled phrases about feet and related metaphors, joking that a better machine is needed to avoid such slips.
The piece argues that convention demonstrations are useless gallery antics, expressions of fake zeal. It critiques the constant watching for duration and impact, asserting the outbursts count for nothing in measuring a candidate's strength.
The piece notes a revival of what it calls the sport of kings at the track and comments on Chicago progressive convention figures Jimmy Garfield Giff Pinchot Ora Williams and Sam Gompers. It cites Cummins securing eighty five votes and Roosevelt eighty one while criticizing union labor's perceived reach.
The piece critiques Clifford Thorne in the First District primary and laments suffrage protests seen in Chicago while praising the cemetery road paving plan as a landmark community achievement and a testament to local pride and generosity from out-of-town donors.
A poem praising June for its warmth and life. The speaker admires nature’s rebirth as winter loses its sting. June blankets decay with vines and green tendrils, urging readers to enjoy the present and her fragrance before death arrives. Written under George Matthew Adams.
Those with flowers to donate for the fireman's memorial on Sunday are asked to leave them at the hall over Brown's Grocery Saturday evening or before eight o'clock Sunday morning. If needed, call Black 498 and volunteers will be sent to pick them up. Committee.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to all who helped with Memorial Day services and the banquet. Mentions furnishing autos speaking singing and contributing to the day’s success. Signed by H. M. Brown P C P M Nutthr Adjt. Also a short ad for ready to file weed and sharp lawn mowers at 407 Mount St. Charles Beers.
Mrs J M Meek who fell days ago and sprained her ankle is doing nicely as could be expected after her hospital stay. Also notes cover postoffice staff, two hospital patients going home, Funeral for I Bonnét, repairs to electrolieres, land trades by F M Nabe and Wm Marquette, a McQuillin family reunion in LaPorte City, corrections about L Bonnet death location, and updates on Lawrence Hill and Prof Cornell.
In Chicago on June 10 Hughes is shown as a likely nominee amid Republican and Progressive jockeying. Roosevelt telegrams urging Lodge as compromise candidate trigger demonstrations. Weeks and Colby back Hughes as roll calls unfold. Colora do, Dupont, and Sherman delegates shift, signaling Hughes' strong chances on early ballots.
Turkish war office reports repulse of Russian attack west of Erserum Turkish Armenia with bayonet thrusts driving Russians back to former positions. In London, survivors of HMS Hampshire reach shore on a raft after the cruiser sank near the Orkney Islands carrying Lord Kitchener and staff.
Public notice style fragment shows Mrs O I Riley of Alion New York praising tablets for indigestion and claiming never having used remedy before. Advertisement mentions tablets obtainable and monogram stationery available at the office.
In Chicago on June 10 the Peace Committee floated Hughes as a compromise candidate for Progressives while Roosevelts faction pressed toward nomination. Johnson and Pinchot opposed Lodge, Ford resisting his inclusion. Harding signaled an acceptance message from Hughes to be released to the press as the Republican National Committee prepared to choose campaign chairs for a Hughes Fairbanks bid.
First Baptist Church announces a Children’s Day program during Sunday services led by Pastor J. Arthur Hurley PhD. At 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. the program includes organ prelud es, greetings by Superintendent C. J. Ouart, responsive reading, prayers, and acts titled The Men Who Try performed by Floyd Nutt and others.
A Sunday school program features multiple songs and solos by young performers led by Gladys Woltinger and others. Following at 3 p m a Junior B P U service for children, then 7 p m a Young Pappie gathering, 8 p m evening worship with a sermon by the pastor, Ourmotte, at the church of friendly people. Special Saturday sale items at SCHIAPPACASSE'S including moon setting and cigars.
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