Flung Back on Marne Germans Stopped by French Forces
Paris dispatch reports German forces along the Oise front blocked by determined French resistance. Western Marne front attack repulsed, with heavy fighting south of Aisne between Soissons and the Marne and near Dommiere Cutry south of Ambligny.
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Onse
United Press
Paris
Oise
Marne
Rothschild
Aisne
Soissons
Brel- Hers-Cotaterns
Dommiera Cutry
Amblany
Yellow Hue Applied to 10 Farm Homes
In Wold Indiana June township farmers used yellow paint on buildings across two farms. Clarence Ray received deferred classification after painting his farm. Sons of Forsyths and young Ray W M gained deferred status as farm managers. Sheriff McKee reportedly said little could be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph
WOLD
Clarence Ray
Forsyths
Young Ray
W. M. You
McKee
Elk Horn News Briefs Stay Busy in June
Special to the News Telegraph from Elk Horn Iowa June 12. Marie Jersild visits from South Dakota. Otto Peterson and wife welcome a baby boy. Mrs. W Rattenberg ill with heart trouble. Miss Marie Ecols travels to Audubon due to serious illness of her niece. Young People Society met at chapel and plans a pionja at Lewin on the 29th. Rev Henry Hansen and Mrs Hansen of Spencer are visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk, Horn, Ja
Misa “Marie Jersild
South Daikota
Young People’s Society
Eerchapel
Pionja
Lewin
Nine More Iowans In Casualty List Reported
United Press from Washington June 12 states nine Iowans are named in the casualty list. One died of disease, two wounded severely, the others were wounded with unspecified degree. No Atlantic boys are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Boys
United Press
Washington, D. C
Old Glory Birthday Parade by Atlantic Elks
Atlantic Elks host a Flag Day parade and program on June 14 with a 7:30 p m start. Fred W Sargent of Des Moines will deliver the address. The event invites all, marching from the Elks building to Chestnut and Rock Island station then back. Following the parade, a program at the Elks building features music and readings including patriotic songs and a tribute to the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Elks
Elks
Fred W. Sargent
Des Moines
Chestnut
Rock Island
Grand Army
Sam Rice
Post G. A
R. Department
Homes
Tizens
Treitien
Igvery
Elka Buildings
Signor Carri
Cartette
Tory
Riles
Orie Wright
Esquire
Ens
Rege
Rolo
America
Audienee
Greenfield Publisher Faces $25,000 Suit Over Draft Exemptions
Greenfield Ga., June 12. Suit for $25,000 damages may be started by O. W. Whitman, former county attorney, against E. J. Sidey publisher of the Free Press, over alleged excessive action in aiding exemptions for draftees. A retraction notice has been filed by the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph
Greenfield
O. W. Whitman
E. J. Sidey
The
Free Press
IMAIL DEVICE COMPANY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
Stockholders of the Railway Mail Equipment company met yesterday afternoon at the Odd Fellows hall. President F. H. Burr of Chicago presented a company report. All current officers and directors were re elected in the annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Mail Equipment Company
Odd Fellows Hall
F. H. Burr
Chicago
Audubon News Brief: Departure of Miss Hainsia Marquesen
Miss Hainsia Marquesen, sister of Evans Marquesen of Audubon, Iowa, departed this week for a California trip by automobile. The report notes preparations for a land journey with calculations on goods and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Hainsia
Evans Marquenen
Gip
Plans to Rehabilitate Manning to St Joseph Railway
A. S. Galloway, president of Clarinda Line Saga, seeks Iowa Railroad Commission approval to issue 175000 in bonds to rehabilitate the seventeen mile Manning to St Joseph line. He aims to buy Atlantic Southern right of way, include it in the project, and build a 187 mile route after the war. State action and wartime disruption detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph
Des Moines
State Railroad Commission
Southwestern
Atlantic Southern
Manning
St. Joseph
W. P. Galloway
Iowa Southwestern
Galloway
Manning-St. Joseph
Pve
I Lea Long
Glivinda
Bishthard
Bee Burtington
Clarinda
Beven
Red Cross Elects Officers in Iiota Wisconsin
The WIOTA Red Cross branch met for its annual election selecting Dr. Stuka as president and Mrs. James Morgan as vice president. Also chosen were Misa Bessie Shea as second vice president, Mrs. Chas. Sherrett as secretary, and M. Blakelsey as treasurer. Leland Stults and family visit Dr. M. F. Stults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiota
County Red Cross
Stuka
James Morgan
Misa Bessie Shea
Chas. Sherrett
M. Blakesley
Meredith hopes Russia will prove OK in war effort
A. T. Meredith published Successful Farming and member of the American delegation to the war zone says Russia is not hopelessly out of the war. Steps are being taken now to determine how Russia can rejoin the Allies and take a role in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Said &.T. Meredith
Successful Farming
Des Moines
Portsmouth Child Nearly Killed by Horse
A Portsea boy was found in critical condition after a horse incident. The injury occurred near the Portsmouth area, with authorities and bystanders assisting at the scene. The condition remained grave as medical staff prepared to transfer him for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Portsmouiry
Deph “Kruger
Ey Mr
Mra
German losses in major offensive reach 650000 claim
French collaboration reports from June 12 state German losses in the large offensive to date total at least 650,000 according to scientific military calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
War Bulletins From The Front And Home Front Headlines
The latest dispatches report brutal fighting with German dead piled up as American forces capture 250 prisoners at Chateau-Thierry. Reports claim waning German manpower and potential allied intervention, while Russia hints at Allied help to counter the Germans. Telegraphic briefs note new powder plants in Charleston West Virginia and Nashville Tennessee, Wilson denounces German meddling in Mexico, and labor leader Gompers backs Belgium. Other items cover aviation injuries, Nebraska instructors dismissed, prohibition support, ship safety, cattle prices, drownings, conscription demands, a Moravia bank robbery, Marines wounded in France, and a Des Moines Catholic school leadership shift as veterans flock to Des Moines for a commemorative day.
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Wilson
United States
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
St. Paul
Belgium
R. Randwell
New York
Roger Montgomery
Tuncia
Miss
New York City
State Defense Council
CF Nebraska
The
State University
American Medical Association
Star of
Roosevelt
Chicago
Bessie Elkins
Valley
Neb
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Moravia
J. J. Bierce
Spirit Lake
France
Edwin A. Schell
Woesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Gunther Pischel
Ernest Lucher
Melbourne
Fred. Buck
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
G. J. Toher
Des Moinés
Des Moines College
Moines
Dance at Crystal Lane Opens With Orchestral Show
Fragmentary notice reads that Crystal Lane hosts a dancing event with an orchestra. Details of date, time, and full program are unclear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lane
Daring Italian Torpedo Boats Sink Austrian Dreadnoughts
Two Italian torpedo boats attacked off the Dalmatian Islands on the Austrian Adriatic coast and sank the two largest Austrian dreadnoughts, then returned safely to base. The act was reported by United Press from Rome on June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Dalmatian
Adriatic
French Turn and Smash the Enemy Front Seven Miles South East of Montdidier
French troops south east of Montdidier launched a violent attack against German lines, driving them to heavy losses over about seven and a half miles from Rubescourt to St. Maur. They captured Belloy Genlis wood and the heights between Cormeilles and Mortemer, taking more than a thousand prisoners and seizing guns as American forces reported 250 prisoners in Belleau Woods near Chateau Thierry. British Haig in Amiens struck hard, Australians gaining ground and capturing prisoners and weapons. Paris not the objective, the battle aims to determine the German offensive’s impact in the Aisne region.
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Montdidier
Rubescourt
St. Maur
Ressons sur-Matz
Oise
Belloy
Genlis Wood
Cour‘ealles
Mortemer
Foch
Chateau Thierry
Belleaux Woods
Pershing
Germany
Switzerland
Haig
Amiens
Paris
France
Trving N. Brant
Alane
CW.B.M. To Meet WEXT Friday
CW B M plans a meeting with WEXT Friday afternoon at 904 Peebree. Robinson is listed as a participant and the notice mentions election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cw.b.m
E. M. Wat
Jef ‘Robinson
Ofje
Haig Reports British Raids Take Prisoners
London June 12 Haig reports raiding operations and artillery fire with British success in several raids and prisoners taken. The news notes multiple raids and captures without detailing locations or numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
United Press
London
Mothers' Club Receives Fire Dept Fund for Vermin Proof Garments
The Atlantic fire department turned over 232.44 to the Mothers' club funds from recent benefit dances. The money will finance vermin proof garments for Company M and other Atlantic boys overseas. Fire Chief Oscar Dahlberg resigns. city council to select successor. Mrs Levi Spangler donates a tapestry painting to be sold for war funds.
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Mothers' Club
Atlantic Fire Department
Mothers’ Club
Company M
Atlantic
O. C. Hawking
Fire Department
Oscar Dahlberg
Dahlberg
Levi Spangler
Department For War Fund
Bad Luck Strikes Wohlenhaupt Family in Massena
Roy Wohlenhaupt nurses a broken arm after a colt kick, following earlier loss of his father’s finger tip in a cutter. Civil War veterans Wyckoff Langworthy and McKee attend the state G A R encampment in Des Moines. Dr Grimm travels to Chicago for a shoulder injury evaluation after a car fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph
Massena
Roy Wohlenhaupt
Adam Wohlenhaupt
D. Wyckoff
L. L. Langworthy
W. T. McKee
Des Moines
Traffic Men to Hold Meeting in Des Moines
Traffic men from all sections of the state and visitors from Nebraska gather with Judge J. H. Henderson of the state commerce commission to discuss upcoming freight rate increases and to devise methods to move maximum freight with minimal handling and switching. Extra copies of the News- Telegraph sell for five cents to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
Nebraska
J. H. Henderson
Yanks On The Run Sweep Through Woods In Victory
Marines clear the Balleau Woods of enemy forces in a decisive operation. Uproar follows as air and ground forces press the offensive, inflicting heavy casualties on the assaulting enemy. The victory strengthens Allied momentum in the theater.
Americans Clear Ballan Woods West Of Chateau Thierry
American marines have cleared Ballan woods, five miles west of Chateau Thierry, of German defenders. The enemy was slaughtered in large numbers and survivors retreated in disorder. Several hundred were taken prisoner. Official announcement today.
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United Press
West Front
Ballan Woods
Chateau Thierry
Republican state convention set for July 10 in Des Moines
Special to News-Telegra Des Moines June 1 The Republican state central committee has called the Republican state convention for July 10 at the Coliseum in Des Moines Governor W L Harding was selected as temporary chairman and Horace Carter of Corydon, formerly assistant secretary, as permanent chairman Representation will be based on Harding's vote at the last election, giving the convention over 1600 delegates, the largest convention ever held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fepublican
Central A
Coliseum
W. L. Harding
Horace Carter
Corydon
Siickey
Harding
Troops Flowing to Battle Lines From America
Boston reports a high official stating US troops are moving to Europe at 250000 a month, with 290000 already at the front fighting with British and French forces. He notes the figure refers to frontline troops and does not count Americans in other theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Rothschild Wire
Boston
Mass
United States
Europe
Hig
New Town Marshal Ay Griswold Seword Named
A local report notes Ay Griswold Seword named news marshal to replace George Joben who has resigned. Details mention Chicago Dr C R det er and other scattered items about residents and local businesses, with several unclear fragments requesting more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Griswold
News-Telegraph
Umphrey
George Joben
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Henry, Hansen
Spenser
Viekting
Old Glory
Elks of Atlantic
F. W. Sargent
Imail Device Company
California
A. S
Iowa
Western R. R
Manning ST. Joseph
Wiota Red Cross
Leland Stults
Dr. M. F. Stulta
Meredith
O. K
Tha
Chateau-Thierry
Hee
Charleston
W. Va
Nashville, Tenn
Atal
Dalmaron Islands
Adriatic Sea
Fire Dept
Banefit Dance Fund
Balleau Woods
G.O.P
Lorientor
Dr. C. R
Thalia
Emma Wood
Burwell
Mervin Sidoner
Griswold Drug Company
Ruth Burbs
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