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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
3
Adjutant General reports the deadline for registration has passed and a period of leniency for late registrants ended. Local offices issued word about the change and enforcement of the new timing.
Italian forces breached Austrian trenches northward after a great sacrifice but were driven back later in the Vienna front on June 12. The brief report notes gains followed by losses in a hard fought engagement with Austrian troops.
William Walker, the defendant in an assault and battery case heard yesterday by Mayor Burnea, says he was cleared of the charge. He contends the trouble with Toesp Wea was not the cause and accuses the other party of improper conduct and failing to act as required.
Des Moines is named for cantonment relocation after United Press report from Washington dated June 12. Officials announce Des Moines will host military cantonment operations, outlining site preparations and expected dates for troop accommodations and logistical support.
The Rev. Elias Handy presided as Marne formed a Red Cross chapter with fifty members. County directors were approved. officers elected: President Murray Trailer, Vice President Mrs Columbus Wheeler, Secretary Miss Effie Allen, Treasurer John Beebe. Handy assists HPA quartet. he leaves for Cumberland to organize a chapter there. a program for flag day will follow.
County auditor Kringel reports 1741 registered to date after recent tallying. The listing honors volunteers aiding the registration board, including Mrs. Emma Handy and Rev. S. W. Rowley, with thanks for unpaid, exacting work.
Paris reports ongoing heavy artillery actions with Repulse of raids on all fronts. No additional frontline actions recorded beyond this morning’s engagements.
John F. Frederickson died at 3 16 yesterday afternoon at Kiakoma eight miles north of Maine after a year long illness with multiple neuritis as the cause. Funeral Wednesday at two from the home with Rev. Cham bers of Scranton officiating. Interment in Clay township cemetery. Born Denmark November 7 1865 he came to Shelby county in 1869 later farmed in Shelby and Atlantic married to Miss Ben tena Hansen March 16 1894 survived by wife three sons Edwin Harry F and John Omery at home mother Mrs Anna K Frederickson two brothers Andrew of J Maine and Lawrence of Clay township.
There will be no meeting of the Hikes Ladjoa son this Thursday. The Flag Day exercises are postponed and readers are advised to use non slip typewriter paper for carbon copies.
Des Moines publisher Lafe Young will headline Atlantic Lodge No 445 Flag Day observances on Thursday June 4 at the hall at Popular and Fifth streets. A 7 16 parade precedes the program with a crowd expected as Young delivers a patriotic address and stirring message. Members and civic bodies are urged to participate in the event.
Local brakeman Ed Leavins was injured Saturday in the Extra yards when a pipe pile near the track was struck by a car. He suffered a broken toe and facial and chest bruises, received medical care, and was taken to Atlantic hospital for treatment. Initial fears of multiple broken bones were later dismissed.
An American medical unit of 150 men and 75 women nurses arrived in a French town this morning to take part in active service. The report from Paris notes the unit will support Allied operations in the ongoing war.
New York June 12 The air service will be the war’s big branch after Allied victory in Belgium. The United States must provide a hundred thousand aircraft and ten thousand aviators, aided by a half billion loan from Congress. Speed is essential for a knockout blow, says Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club of America.
Mrs George Murray of Wiota was a business visitor in Atlantic Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wagner and children of Massena visit at Mrs W A McKee. Harold McEwald home from Iowa City for vacation. Mrs Olin Hutchison and baby of Council Bluffs visit at her parents, Mr and Mrs John Talty. Edward and Robert Wilson of Dew Maines extend vacation with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed McNierney. P C Bramson and family resettle in Atlantic at 203 West Witth. S A Noyer and family and Mr and Mrs M I Myera attend Fletcher Chapel Children’s Day and dine at Victor Vedano home. Jim Woody of Welch Manufacturing visits court house and customers. Miss Florence Reynolds arrives from Town City, years, to teach next year in Shelby schools. D M Meyer of Omaha visits his son-in-law Ike M Black and wife. H C Gage of Shenandoah attends Atlantic National Bank board meeting. William Duffy, brakeman hurt by Number 14, and Mrs Picken, injured by Griswold train, improving at Atlantic hospital. Mrs Josephine Young Hawley and children depart for Seattle after two months in Atlantic.
County Attorney Whitmore filed new informations returnable in justice of the peace court targeting Sunday violations. Warrants are being served against opera house proprietors, news stand manager, candy shops, druggists, and theatre owners. Some defendants previously had trial outcomes in Mayor's Court, with several cases dismissed or juries unable to agree.
The conference report of the Gregory espionage bill is approved by the Senate and sent to the president for signature. Also notes on local hospital minor operations, a Valley Junction family, and a film at the opera house tomorrow titled The Cloud from Van Dyke Film Corporation with Jean Southern starring.
Sister Miss Grace Young and Mrs Anna Dayton were mentioned among local visitors. Robert Shearer of Lewis tended to business and called on friends during the day. S.F. Reid and daughter Agnes planned a cottage excursion to the northern Town Lake, with Mrs Reed to join later.
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