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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
5
President Wilson delivers a flag day address in Washington bitterly blaming German autocrats for wartime grievances. He calls for national unity and continued resolve as the nation commemorates the flag and its symbols.
President Wilson declares America stands with right against German aggression in a June Flag Day speech. He condemns Berlin’s policy, calls Austria a tool of Germany, and warns of continued suffering for liberty. London air raid toll rises with 97 dead and 430 injured as new bombs cause acid burns.
June 14 dispatches report Greek politician Gers and four French cavalrymen plus two officers killed in the skirmish that followed Constantine’s overthrow. Scores are said wounded in the chaotic events surrounding the abduction and political upheaval in Paris.
President Homey Seerley of the Town State Teachers College at Ced ar Falls spoke to teachers at the summer school breakfast and at a Commercial Club luncheon. Leslie J. Reed presided at the noon event as Dr. Campbell praised Atlantic for hosting and urged a permanent school here. Seerley outlined the college’s early struggles, hopes, and great work in a businesslike, pleasing manner. About twenty club members joined faculty at the luncheon.
A terse report notes directors met Monday and issued a declared regular dividend per share. The summary indicates action taken on profits distribution and board decisions affecting the Farms acy Bavines Bent hoard entity.
Receipts 16000 for to pay near term. market mixed with gains for some classes. Bulls push wheat futures to around 15.10 to 16.80 per unit, other grains showing varied trades. cattle receipts about 6000, steady to lower. top cattle bid near 18.70, sheep receipts 5000, prices up 25 cents to about 12.50, lambs around 15.25.
Receipts show mixed movement with bulk trades around 15.15 to 16.40 for various beef cuts and ranges from 14.50 to 15.60. Cattle and calves range from 7,000 to 18.85 for beaver, cows, heifers, stockers, and feedlot categories. Listings include sheep and lamb averages with yealings at about 12.00 and ewes near 10.00.
Atlantic and Cass County wrestle with the unpopular blue law over Sunday sales. After two acquittals in two justice courts, County Attorney Whitmore drops the rest of the new cases. W N Franks, Franka Drug Co., was found not guilty before Justice Cain. B E Smith’s verdict was not guilty, with H B Ewan leading the defense. Whitmore deems further prosecutions unwise. costs would fall on the information filer if lost. The courts ruled refreshments and cigars do not violate the Sunday law. Sam Davis scheduled to speak at the Commercial Club next Monday noon, with public attendance invited. Davis will also address clerks and business men on efficiency at city hall that evening.
London dispatch reports British forces drove Germans from the first two trenches in the Messina sector in a new offensive. The action followed advancements elsewhere as Allied operations continue along the front.
News reports say heavyweight champion Jess Willard purchased the Buttato Bill Wit West Show from Edward Arlington for 106000. The program has been strong in its run and the purchase is viewed as favorable for Willard’s ventures.
Attorney C. B. Clovis attending Waterloo session of Magonte Grand Lodge of Iowa on appeals and grievance committee, noted as J.W. Barry Cedar Rapids named grand master and bin as past grand junior warden. The lodge voted to meet in Ottumwa next year.
Fragmentary note mentions Mra Chas Hull visiting, an explosion near the Gillett home. Details are unclear. no further names or locations are confirmed.
The notice states the draft army will be drawn from registrants who registered on June 5. It indicates a draft may begin around July 1 and that exemption-board members in localities may be selected from the local registration boards.
E P Smith of the Smith candy kitchen traveled to Maine on business. Walter Hoegh and family returned home from Excelsior Springs Missouri after several weeks away. Mrs C W Hull of Dover New Jersey visits relatives here. Mrs M B OConnell attended the funeral in Des Moines for her husband the late P OConnell. Councillors M OC Cardin and George F Lang left for Macalester Springs Missouri for a brief vacation. Toha H Sden, 9 jay.
Tomorrow at noon closes the sale of two billion dollars of Liberty Bonds as part of a seven billion war issue. County subscriptions stand at about 315000, 135000 below the 450000 quota, with Atlantic National and Whitney Bank boosting to 50000 each. Individual subscriptions must arrive by noon tomorrow and be wired to Chicago. local groups like the library board and Knights of Columbus have contributed. In Washington, June 14, an American consul in Queenstown says submarine warfare has reached a level of deliberate murder with every ship sunk adding to the Lusitania tragedy.
The June Bazaar at College Chapel drew a large crowd from W. W. Club and Sunshine Country Club. Hand made items sold well, coffee and cake were served, and proceeds of 3180.00 will fund town beautification efforts.
Washington reports the strained relations between Japan and the United States have been straightened out through the embassy at Tokyo after false impressions of America in China. The June 14 note states improved understanding and reconciled positions between the two nations.
William Jacobson underwent surgery at Atlantic hospital and is doing well. Six year old Gerald Northgrane from No City also had a minor issue addressed at Atlantic hospital this morning. Laurie Rowley William Duffy and Mrs John Pelken, injured in accidents, are improving nicely at Atlantic hospital.
Atlantic hosts an Elks Flag Day observance at the clubhouse at 8:15 PM after a parade at 7:15. Hon. Lafe Young of Des Moines will open the program, with Clyde Herring arriving on the westbound train at 7:55. Young and Herring will be hosted at the J. G. Herring home. residents urged to display flags.
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