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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
3
House leader Kitchen warned the war revenue bill would fail to tax the rich man’s supplies. He said the Senate must adopt equalization and that he would fight on the House floor to secure relief for the laboring class.
Rothschild called to Chicago by uncle D Rothschilds death expected home tomorrow morning. Warren from Lewin vicinity treated for rheumatism in city and walks with a cone. Mr Warrens not a man given to pickings and dislikes fuss. Mrs E C Huff and children leave for new home near Plattsburg Neb. Miss Obera Brown completes music course at Evanston university. commencement exercises Wednesday. Miss Freda returns from Cedar Falls to attend summer school. Auction sale of household goods at Bradburys 3 June 1 30 pm includes stove refrigerator washing machine dining chairs and more.
Market data shows cattle and hogs with varied demand. Prices range from $6.50 to $18.88 for stockers, feeders, and calves, with top quotes near $18.88 and lows around $6.50 to $10.00 in a fluctuating session.
London June 11 The American vessel Magnus Manson of seventeen hundred tons was sunk by a German submarine. The crew was saved.
George Scarr, long time Cumberland drug dealer and local pioneer, died in Council Bluffs from blood poisoning after an injury. He was about sixty, survived by wife and son Furniss, a brother in South Omaha, and was a Mason with Elks lodge ties. Remains to be brought to Lewis for interment. Harry Scarr, former local resident, is a nephew.
Dirigo Memig a Mexican employee of Rock Island was badly cut about the head and injured when a gasoline motor he was driving left the track yesterday between here and Audubon. He is at Atlantic hospital, badly but not dangerously hurt.
Audubon June 1 a peculiar case grew from registration for conscription. Whaelor Harrison, a young man who voted last fall, did not register and claimed not of age. Prosecutor to hear before Judge Rockafellow this week for illegal voting. officers say his age claim may fail. Penalty for illegal voting is a $500 fine and five-year penalty for dodging registration. If the 9 year fall claim stands, charge likely to be dropped.
Dr Max Emmert and his wife and baby are in the city due to a serious illness and death of the doctor’s aunt Mrs Wilhelm. Emmert says he is engaged in secretarial work and will resume duties in Omaha soon.
Lord Northcliff reached a United States port today to assume duties as head of the British commission in America, signaling the start of his official assignment in New York on June 11.
Mrs Emma C Wilhelm a long time resident living with sister Mrs J M Emmert at 501 East Sixth Street died at 745 AM from kidney trouble and pernicious anemia after eight months illness Born Emma Washerbaugh in Chambersburg Pennsylvania May 12 1841 she was about 76 and had no children She leaves a sister a nephew and an uncle Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Emmert home Rev Driver presiding burial in Atlantic Cemetery
Ten eighth graders at Center School received diplomas in a June first ceremony. Recipients include Grace Miller, Ben jmle Baler, James Winston, Pauline Neth, Otto Dreager, Cleo Loy, Harold Ferkina, Georga Knipp, Theodore Dreager, and Merwin Bishop.
MASSENA June 11 John H Yar who had conducted a general store here since the town began died about seven o'clock yesterday morning at his home after an illness of months. He was seventy four years and ten months old, leaving a wife and several children. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the M E church and burial will be in Massena cemetery.
Shenandoah reports flow from recent high water stretched the east Nishabound river to about a mile in width, indicating significant flooding impact in the area.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names and notes about marriage licenses including Bailey, Eva Wilson, and Sobrles-Will, with unclear locations Atlantic and ARMe. The readable parts hint at administrative notices and document details rather than full records.
Charles Louweise, a frollander, arrested by federal orders for conspiring to secure an unjust conviction of an German and his wife. A letter found by Sears Roebuck linked Scheibe family poison plots aimed at W. G. Dows family. Handwriting experts tie the letter to Louweise, revealing a broader scheme and surveillance by authorities.
A small crowd attended the Atlantic Fire Department memorial at city hall yesterday afternoon. The program included Rev. Driver, a roll call of the departed, a quartet, and an address by B A Goodspeed. Flowers were bought with public funds. Carl Retz donated 2.50 for flowers.
London June 11 all Irish factions have agreed to meet in convention and formulate plans for home rule in Ireland, David Lloyd George announced to the commons this afternoon.
In a morning session Mayor Burnea heard an assault and battery case brought by W. M. Toepfer Jr. against William Walker. Toepfer alleged a room dispute over a Chestnut Street arcade lodging led to a threat and physical contact. Walker, defended by F. M. Willard, was discharged after evidence showed no clear offense beyond the lodging incident. a separate arrest fund for Martin Anderson forfeited after failure to appear.
The Children’s Day program at Michter Chapel Sunday was beautifully rendered with a unique woodland setting. Recitations and music drew a large audience and were greatly enjoyed.
Special to the News Telegraph reports the Lewis branch of the Red Cross organized at the opera house with seventy seven members. Rev Elas Handy Atlantic county organizer spoke, and Miss Inox Gates of Wichita Falls shared her Red Cross experiences. Officers named include President Mrs Morse, Vice President Mrs Willis Miller, Secretary Mrs Jollie Olsen, Treasurer George J Kunze. A campaign to add members to reach the seventy seven will be vigorously pursued.
The funeral rites at Neola honored Jaméa Pugh with a flower tributes and Rich Weatphalen, buried in Germany, was represented in the ceremonies by family and local mourners.
Washington June 11 A senate judiciary committee reported out the Shephard prohibition bill with recommendation to the Senate that it be passed.
Yesterday at one o clock in this city the marriage of Chas W Bailes to Evya L Wilson was performed by B F Hall of the Church of Christ at 115 East 3rd Street. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Mary Phares. The bride wore blue silk taffeta. The groom, from Illinois seven years ago, runs the street sprinkler. An elaborate dinner followed with many local guests and friends extending best wishes.
The rumoved new time card on the Fick Island failed to take effect yesterday as the local road office has not received further word. If implemented soon, officials think it may start next Sunday.
The teachers' summer school is underway with about 150 enrollees, a solid showing. Feeding is progressing at the Commercial Club cafeteria, and Secretary Relyea and spouse, along with the meal staff, are kept busy. An officer notes some restaurant criticism stems from misunderstanding that cafeteria operation was a condition for securing the school. Some teachers dine elsewhere, boosting local eateries instead.
A meeting is called for this evening at the city hall auditorium to review further plans for the Liberty Loan Bond drive. The gathering aims to finalize campaign details and mobilize local support.
County Attorney Whitmore says he will file new information in Justice Court to convict violators of the Havner blue law after today’s dismissals. Mayor Burnea ruled J V Emmert not guilty and fined another defendant, while yesterday open Sunday operations led to visits of hotel cigar stands and other establishments.
London June 11 Halg a forces continued their forward sweep in the Messen region. The weak attacks made by the Germans were beaten off. Society and clubs notes report the Good Will Club meets tomorrow at two with Mrs J P Dinges 601 Spruce Street. The Woman's Country Club meets June 18 with Miss Lottie Malone. The Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs J A Harlan with twenty two present and a Bible study led by Mrs A Quaaz refreshments served.
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