Menace of German-Russian Resources to Europe Warned
American ambassador to Russia David RK Francis warned in Rye Beach New Hampshire that without a stable Russian government Germany could mobilize Russian resources and manpower to again threaten Europe. He cited economic figures from 1911-15 and noted Germany’s long study of Russia and the danger of Bolshevik chaos on peace and regional stability.
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Associated Press
Rye Beagh
N. H
Waring
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Germany
Europe
David
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Francis
London
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State Department
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
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America
Economic Club
New York
England
United States
Rus‘Sia
Six Units of the 88th Division Parade in Des Moines
Six units of the 88th division parade in Des Moines preparatory to entrainment for Camp Dodge to be mustered out. The 347th infantry battalions and roles include the 334th artillery?
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Des Moines
United Press
Camp Dodge
Soldier Welcome Committee Quits amid Homecoming Doubts
Two members of the executive committee, Washer and Anderson, announced their resignations citing lack of cooperation and public support. No homecoming celebration will be held on July 4, and the committee states the event is off unless reorganization occurs. The Atlantic band may proceed with its own celebration, now that the committee has withdrawn.
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Co. B. Anderson
H. B
Egbert
Commercial Club
Mesara
Atlantic
Mesars
Anderson
Follett Aims to Tax Note in Sanford Estate Case
County Attorney W A Follett asks Cass County court to impose collateral inheritance tax on a $10 000 note held by Emma Genner from the Hetta Sanford estate claiming it is a gift to a collateral heir. The note executed May 1911 would revert to the estate if the payee dies before closing. Emma Genner, a Sanford niece, already received $0 000 from the estate. The Sanford estate totals about $200 000 largely in real estate, and the case has seen litigation in district court.
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Towa
W. A. Follett
Emma Genner
Hetta Sanford
Sanford
Cass County District Court
Wilson Did Their Thinking Kenyon Letter Replies Prohibition
Senator Williams criticizes reliance on Woodrow Wilson and urges independent thinking on the liquor question. Kenyon replies to Mr Fouts praising opposition to removing wartime prohibition restrictions. Fouts writes to Cummin and Green, noting Republican support eroded by pro prohibition stance amid Atlantic concerns of pro wet voting.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Williams
Kenyon
Fouts
Congress
Fouta
Senator Cumming
Representative Green
Atlantic
Illinois and Wisconsin legislatures ratify suffrage amendment
Springfield reports the federal suffrage amendment passed the Illinois House 182 to 5 and Senate 41 to 9. Madison records Wisconsin General Assembly ratifying the amendment today as well, marking full ratification by both states.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Springfield
Senate
United Press
Madison, Wis
Wiscondia
General Assembly
Elks Club Hosts Event For Service Men Thursday
Returned service men will be entertained by the Elks at the Elks Club on Thursday evening. Dancing and cards. Ladies are invited. 2210
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The
Elks
Elks Club
Correct Methods Improve Vision with Proper Glasses
A partial advertisement notes that poorly fitted glasses worsen vision, and states correctly fitted glasses will eliminate the cause. Optometrist C Butler to see better results in Atlantic Iowa, with attention to a potential feature on Mickey.
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C. Butler
Atlantic
Iowa
Favor Junior High For Schools In Atlantic
Sentiment among some Board of Education members and patrons favors a junior high in Atlantic. If adopted, seventh to ninth grades would be offered, providing some high school training with minimal extra cost. Adding one more teacher would be the main need, and other cities praise the model for 12 to 16 year olds.
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Board of Education
Atlantic
Farmers Paying Right Good Wages In Cass County
Farmers of Cass county offer $3 and $4 a day plus lodging for plow hands. Demand remains large but well supplied. Yesterday ten men were placed on farms via the county farm bureau. About 150 men have found farm work this year. Few returning soldiers seek farming. many workers are from farm families. Monthly wages run from $60 to $65 for solid help.
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Cass County
Farm Bureau
Knox Has Resolution To Turn Down The League Covenant
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania introduced a Senate resolution opposing ratification of the League of Nations as drafted in the peace treaty. The measure follows talks with Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Lodge and signals support from anti League factions. It urges considering the League and the treaty separately for Senate action.
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Knox
League
Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Senate
League of Nations
Kno Pennsylvania
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Anita Folks To Move To Michigan Sell Residence Property
Anita, June 10. John A. Irving sold his residence property to C. E. Faulkner for 8250 dollars and he and his wife will move to Michigan. They are longtime residents here and their departure will be regretted by many friends.
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Anita
Michigan
John A. Irving
C. E. Faukner
British dirigible to cross Atlantic likely return flight
An Associated Press report states the giant British airship R 04 is to start a England to United States crossing via Newfoundland around June 20. If the western voyage succeeds it will probably attempt a return flight. British aviation officials are arriving today for the mission.
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Associated Press
New York
England
United States
Newfoundland
Pierce Cancels Interview With Rainbow Soldiers in Des Moines
James M. Pierce publisher of the Iowa Homestead refuses to meet a Rainbow soldiers delegation from Council Bluffs. The planned interview was to discuss the paper’s attacks on war workers in southwest Iowa. Pierce cites illness, then a political backlash and unfair press as reasons for canceling the Wednesday meeting.
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Council Bluffs
James M. Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Iowa
Pierce
Des Moines
Conneil Bluffs
Pottawattamie County
Colonel Tinley
Emmet Tinley
Austrian Reply to Peace Terms Expected evasive
Vienna Monday the Austrian government prepares to answer the peace terms with an evasive reply likely. The report notes the response is expected to avoid commitment and delay negotiations.
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Cope
Associated Press
Vienna
Concessions May Avert Telegraphers Strike Tomorrow
Chicago June 10 only last minute concessions by operating companies can avert the strike tomorrow of about 70,000 telegraphers and telephone operators. Konenkamp president of the telegraphers union said today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Peace reparations plan aims to seize German liquid assets
Paris reports the council of four weighing a plan to seize twenty five million francs in German liquid assets, test two year lag to assess Germany finances, then demand one hundred twenty five billion francs in securities, and grant the reparations committee power to raise annual payments if Germany can pay. No settlement on Silesian or Polish frontier. plebiscite hindered by lack of allied troops.
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Paris
Council of Four
Marcel Hutlo
Echo de Paris
Germany
Death of Admiral von Haltzen dorff, ex head of German naval staff
Berlin June 10 AP reports the death of Admiral von Haltzen dorff, who led the German naval staff for most of the war and retired in August of last year. His passing is announced, noting his long service and prominent role in the naval command during the conflict.
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Associated Press
Berlin
von Haltzendorff
Davy
Exploding note found after pigeon delivery in Mason City
A carrier pigeon delivered a note to an Auto Park station in Mason City reading Explode bombs at 10 a m July 4 signed P M The incident follows other local notices including Elks Club dancing and card event and ads for eyewear and jewelry from Jane Frank D Larson and Crowley E Cole in the 22 10 section citing local businesses and services
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Mason City
Rebekahs Lodge Meeting June 12 Election Officers
Regular meeting of Rebekah lodge held Thursday June 12 with election of lodge officers and assembly delegates. Strong attendance requested, past grands especially invited. Light refreshments to be served.
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Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah’ Assembly
Cheer Up Mickey 15 Coming Knights Meeting Notice
Regular meeting announced for Wednesday evening June 11. Be present as directed by Je Beener and G. K. i. 28.
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Mickey
Knights OF Columbus
Beener
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