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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
5
A crowded ad page lists Bogetes Bros plumbers and Whe Cushing Machine auto shop offering repairs and expert advice. Purcell's Jewelry Store invites watch examinations. Purported savings bank, electricians, laundry and clothing stores promote quick service, reasonable prices and new stock. Numerous firms tout fixtures, electrical supplies, and home building items.
A garbled advertisement promises a gold bond guarantee against chalking cracking peeling and fading of paint sold by Bradley & Vrooman and others. The page touts assorted goods from J B Jones druggist to Williams Shrock and Stier Grocery, with furniture, pressed clothes, and pineapple specials, all framed as long ads from various merchants.
Davenport June 12 The Iowa State Federation of Labor debated a resolution denouncing the primary law and seeking to allow voters to declare no party affiliation. An anti-prohibition measure urged by Davenport workers argued prohibition infringes personal liberty and harms employment. A referendum ballot method for delegates was also discussed, signaling a major future fight.
A divorce ruling favors opera star Mme Schumann-Heink after her husband’s letters to a correspondent are cited in proceedings. The verdict affirms the end of the marriage, with the diva reclaiming personal and public standing amid the ongoing public interest surrounding her career.
Chicago June 12 Three thousand delegates at the General Federation of Women's Clubs praised American men as the greatest blessing to womankind. Mrs Percy V Pennybacker called the club husbands a splendid support and lauded their sympathy in women’s work. Suffrage advocates faced a setback as the rules committee report was adopted, restricting debate on resolutions until committee reporting.
London report states Home Secretary Reginald McKenna told the House of Commons he hopes the government has enough evidence to sue subscribers to militant suffragette funds. He aims to hold contributors liable for arson, mail destruction, and slashing by arson squads, amid calls for stronger action and deportation.
In Reading Pa a man named Stephano Circalli held a two year old by her dress in his teeth to lift her from a dangerous high bridge on a slag dump. A crowd watched as the child crawled out onto the bridge seemingly paralyzed with fear before Circelli delivered her to safety.
Militant suffragists set a bomb beside the coronation chair in Edward the Confessor's chapel in Westminster Abbey during a June demonstration. The blast caused little damage but drew sharp headlines and heightened tensions in London.
In New York on June 12, the government presented documentary evidence before Special Examiner Phillips showing William Rockefeller John D Rockefeller Archbold H H Rogers and B W Bedford profited from forming the Corn Products Mersing company. The civil action seeks dissolution of the company and its subsidiaries after alleging control of 66 percent of corn starch and glucose production and 80 percent of interstate syrup trade. The government says Rockefeller and Standard Oil figures earned millions by selling majority stock of the old New York Glucose company to Corn Products Refining.
President Wilson sends a message read at the Salvation Army convention in London. He expresses sympathy for the organization’s work and recognizes its philanthropic impact. He notes Americans are distressed by the death of many members and extends sincere condolences on behalf of the nation.
In Hammondsport New York two 100 horsepower motors were run thirty consecutive hours without a miss as the final test before installation in Rodman Wanamaker's transatlantic seaplane. Lieutenant Porte plans trial flights over Lake Erie next week, signaling progress toward a successful crossing. Connolly discusses Wilson stump tour. Wilson undecided on speeches in fall elections. Ida Grove to host Maple Valley Firemen’s association meet June 17 with about 5000 visitors expected.
The Pierce Oil Corporation of Virginia was refused permission to operate in Texas. The London Times warns of a new Greece Turkey clash as Balkan unrest grows. President Wilson, on Secretary McAdoo’s recommendation, removed H. B. Stackable from Honolulu customs for the good of the service. Mrs Pauline Fisher, wife of cartoonist Bud Fisher, was badly hurt in a New York car collision.
King Alfonso of Spain extends a royal welcome to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt during his visit. The encounter highlights Franco-Spanish relations and Roosevelt’s diplomatic reception at the royal court.
Four large balloons began the first national balloon race from the northwest sailing west by south under a light wind. Each carries pilot and passenger with provisions for a week and pigeons for communication. Kansas City Die, piloted by Fons Watts, led the departure with others following in order: Uncle Sam, Springfield, Million Population Club, and Bellefontaine. In a separate report, Miss Emma B Holsapple, aged fifty, was adjudged insane and committed to the Daytor asylum after entering a lawyer's office with a pistol amid threats to kill four prominent men.
National League results include Pittsburgh 2 Boston 3 and Chicago New York 4 Cincinnati 2. American League games feature Washington 4 Chicago 2 and New York 1 St Louis 3. Federal League shows Brooklyn 5 Chicago 3 and Buffalo 4 Kansas City 3. Western League lists Omaha 6 Wichita 11 and Des Moines 3 Denver 4. Nebraska State League totals Merfolk 9 Beatrice 3 Columbus 0 Superior 5 Grand Island 6 York 4.
Kansas moves to crack down on injurious skin foods and complexion preparations on the market. Health chief L A Cdingdon says most are fake and some are dangerous to skin and health after board analyses a long list.
A Chronicle style promotion asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. cures via bloodstream action. It offers $100 for any failure and directs readers to seek circulars and local druggists in Toledo Ohio.
Train times fragment shows departures and arrivals with approximate schedules. Mentions a Sunday departure at 11:30 a.m. and arrival around 1:65 p.m. Unclear station names and line identifiers present.
Dr Chas D Finley and Dr L na ML Weed announce osteopathy and chiropractic services at 608 Chestnut St and Gillespie Ridge East Fifth Street with free consultations. Also listed are T B Swan attorney at law probate reporting and general law work. O Herbert abstracts, loans, insurance, real estate at No 6 East Fifth Street.
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