Cracksmen Blow Safe In Marne Bank Tragedy At Indian Creek
Walnut Iowa reports a fatal drowning of Edwin Carey 16 while taking swimming lessons in Indian Creek near Boland pond. Two companions Coffman and Bigelow aided each other. Coffman was submerged briefly. Carey’s body recovered after 90 minutes by a hook. Family state parents and two brothers Glenn and Barnes, with Theo Carey a World War I casualty, funeral planned around Thursday.
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Walnut
Iowa
News- Telegraph
Edwin Carey
Lee Carey
Indian, Creek
Bigelow
Kenneath
Coffman
Boland Pond
Indian Creek
Carey
Glenn
Barnes
Gaxeys
Irving
Isabel
Reception honors OlI Coomes at Wiota Odd Fellows hall
Wiota Odd Fellows and wives crowded the hall Saturday night to honor OlI Coomes, a 54 year member of the I O O F. Refreshments followed as Dr. M F Stults spoke, recounting lodge history and Coomes’ ties to the order and local chapter. The event was a large success in every way.
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Wiota
Ol1 Coomes
M. F. Stults
Yodge’ S
Mr. Coomes
Weather forecast for Des Moines week showers and storms
The United States Weather Bureau forecast calls for occasional showers and thunderstorms in the coming week with a first half of the week generally fair and warm temperatures. The forecast notes unsettled conditions, with periods of rain possible and warm days ahead.
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Des Moines
News-Telegraph
Weather Bureau
United States Department, of Agriculture
Arnold's Gut On Bond 14 Special to News Telegraph
Fragmented OCR describes a Friday pool event and a man accused of misconduct. A mother and companions are mentioned amid unclear details and damaged text. Names and specifics are obscured, but the report points to an alleged interference incident and an associated investigation.
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Arnold
Hootlegeing News-Telegraph
Mornig
Probate Reports: Guardians and Executors Discharged
The clerk reports finalized matters in probate including the Cranston minors guardian discharge upon approval, Rebecca J James estate executor final report approval and discharge, John O Connor estate executor final report, Lee minors guardian discharge for George Lee, and the admission of W Z Lloyd's will to probate.
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Guardian of
Cranston Minors
Same
Rebecca J. James
John O'Connor
Guardian of the Lee Minors
George Lee
W. Z. Lloyd
Mrs. Mehrens Dies at Daughter's Home Near Atlantic
Mrs. Doris Marie Mehrens died last evening at 6 40 at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Edward Lippold just south of Atlantic after nine months of illness. Born July 26 1854 in Germany she came to this country about 42 years ago living at Minden Avoca and then Atlantic. Survived by four daughters and three sons and a brother Herman Schra der of Council Bluffs. Services conducted by Rev J H Lindemeyer from the Lippold home tomorrow at 1 pm and interment in Avoca. a service will be held in Avoca Wednesday afternoon in the Lutheran church.
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Doris Marie Mehrens
Edward Lippold
Atlantic
Mehrens
Germany
Minden
Avoca
Claus Mehrens
Clarence Richardson
Max Westphalen
Bertha Mehrens
Peter
Will Mehrens
Omaha
Elmer
Harlan
Herman Schrader
Council Bluffs
J.H. Lindemeyer
Lippolid
Lutheran Church
Democratic State Central Committee Names Senator Candidate
Topeka Kansas June 14 The Democratic state central committee met to name a candidate for United States senator and to select a state ticket for the August 1 primary. Jonathan Davis of Bourbon County is the only gubernatorial aspirant filed for state office. Mentioned contenders include Henderson Martin of Lawrence and Prof. W A McKeever of Kansas University. Hodges and Hackney are considered for senator. Harmony was anticipated.
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Topeka
Kub
Democratic State Central Committee
United States
Jonathan Davis
Bourbon c County
Tienderson Martin
Lawrence
W. A. McKeever
The
Kansas University
George” “'H. Hodges
Ed. T. Hackney
Wellington
Evacuation Efforts Scatter Polish Forces Near Kiev
In the Kiev region, Polish troops withdrew under pressure as Bolshevik forces advanced. Reports indicate evacuations around Žytomyr and preparations by authorities amid a widening conflict.
New Grain Firm Establishing Here in Atlantic
Atlantic is to have a new grain firm as Frank Lenoir and Julian Scott plan to open a local office in the Oransky building at Fifth and Chestnut. The pair bring grain experience from Rothchild and Fisher Rothchild firms and will connect with a major Omaha exchange member. Scott visited Atlantic today to advance the opening.
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Atlantic
Frank Lenoir
Julian Scott
Omaha
Oransky
Fifth
Chestnut Streets
Lenoir
Rothchild Grain Company
Scott
Fisher-Rothchild Grain Company
Omaha Grain Exchange
Omaha Exchange
Ratify Call Made to Rev Mr Shaw for City Church
The Rev Thomas F Shaw of Edinburg will become pastor of the Church of Christ in this city. Trustees unanimously ratified the call yesterday after he preached here a week ago. He will assume duties July 1 succeeding Rev C V Pence who resigned to lead the Church of Christ at Jefferson Iowa.
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Thomas F Shaw
Edinburg
Church of Christ
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
C. V. Pence
Jefferson
Iowa
Means sues attorney for million and a half
New York June 14 Gaston Means files in federal court a 1 600 000 suit against district attorney Edward Swann and assistant district attorney John T Dooling alleging they conspired with officials of the Northern Trust Company of Chicago to bribe witnesses to testify falsely at his murder trial of Maud A Robinson King and to defeat probate of James C King's will in Chicago.
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New York
Gaston Means
Edward Swann
John T. Dooling
Northern Trust Company of
Chicago
Maud.a. Robinson King
James C. King
Decree Modifies Custody Battle Over Hoffmeister Child
The dispute centers on the minor daughter of William Hoffmeister and Grace Padgon. The father seeks removal to another location, needing court permission, while the decree currently allows the mother to visit the child periodically.
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William Hoffmeister
Gass
Grace Padgon
Gompers Backs League Covenant Yet Concerns Remain
Wire briefs report Samuel Gompers argues the league of nations covenant would win broad U S support if presented without entangling questions. Wilson plans cycling for exercise. Fort Scott census shows 10 693 inhabitants up 230 from prior count. Persian protection appeal to be discussed at League of Nations council session at St James Palace.
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Montreal
United States
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
London
Council of the
League of Nations
St. James Palace
Farmer Reaches For Windmill Vane After Hand Is Caught
H. L. Walker, a farmer living northeast of the city, suffered severe injuries when a windmill’s gearing seized his right hand while he oil the gearings. A gust started the wheel, drawing his hand into the machinery. He grabbed the vane with his left hand, freeing his fingers but not before three were broken and mangled.
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H. L., Walker
Walker
Mr. Walker
Buick Six Is Stolen From Street In Meredith Case
The Buick touring car owned by Owen Meredith was stolen from the street where it was parked Saturday night at Fifth and Chestnut streets. Meredith found the car missing at ten o clock. The vehicle was insured against theft and no clue to its whereabouts has been found.
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Owen Meredith
Tae
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
Meredith
Say La Follette to Lead New Party
Chicago June 14 Amos Pinchot former Bull Moose leader and committee member said there would be a new political party with a presidential candidate. He claimed Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin would head the ticket and faulted the Republican Party for omitting Roosevelt Johnson and La Follette followers from its councils.
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Chicago
Jjune
Amos Pinchot
Robert
M. la Follette
United States
Wisconsin
Plinchot
Republican Party
Roosevelt, Johnson and la Follette
Atlantic Folks Plan Summer Trip to Alaska
Mrs. C. P. Meredith and daughter Miss Vesta will travel from Atlantic to St. Paul then Vancouver by Canadian Pacific. They sail the Princess Alive to Skagway with plans to visit California towns en route and expect to return home in September.
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C. P. Meredith
Vesta
Alaska
Skagway
Meredith
Atlantic
St. Paul
Vancouver
B. C
California
San Francisco
Long Beach
Harding Returns To Desk In Washington
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, the Republican presidential nominee, is back at his Capitol desk in Washington after arriving at midnight. He plans to remain about a week to wrap up Senate business and confer with Will Hays to start the campaign. Also, Governor Coolidge returned to the state house desk to finish up his duties as vice presidential nominee.
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Washington
D. C
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Capitol
Boston
Coolidge
State House
Repens
Man killed as party train crashes into freight near Chicago
In Chicago on June 14 a Pierre Marquette resort special carrying weekend revelers from Michigan resorts collided with an eastbound freight in the south Chicago yards. One man died and about twenty persons were injured in the wreck.
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Chicago
Michigan
Congress handicapped by Wilson as Elks flag day talk
Judge W R Green, congressman from the Ninth district, says Congress is paralyzed by President Wilson’s refusal to cooperate with the Republican House. He notes there is no stable Senate majority and that legislation is as hard to pass as pulling teeth. He supports the Republican ticket for November.
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Congress
Wilson
W. R. Green
Ninth
Elks
Senate
Judge Green
Republican House
Chicago
Brothers in gun fight at town dance in Nebi area
June 14 two brothers John and Francis Dougherty argued over a girl at a town dance. John drew an automatic revolver and shot Francis in the thigh. A bystander Earl Grover was struck in the leg, another shot grazed a locker-on's coat sleeve. Francis was taken to a hospital.
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York
Nebi
John
Francis
Dougherty
Earl Grover
Large Military Funeral Held in Walnut for Soldier Koos
Walnut Iowa June 14 Special to News Telegraph Burial honors a young soldier W C Koos son of Mr and Mrs J Koos arriving from Brest France pneumonia October 5 1918 service 2 15 at cemetery military burial American Legion led by Rev Buchanan with many friends in attendance Corporal Slaughterback of Hoboken accompanied remains
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Walnut
S News-Telegraph
W. C. Koos
J. Koos
Brest
France
Koos
American Legion
Rev. Buchanan
Methodist Church
Slaughterback
Hoboken
Flag Day Program Invites Public To Evening Exercises
Atlantic lodge No. 445 Elks invites the public to a Flag Day program starting at 8 15 PM after a 7 15 parade through the city. Congressman William R Green will deliver the address and lodge officers will conduct rituals. The complete program lists songs prayers readings and a patriotic address with all members and audience attending.
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Atlantic Lodge
B. P. D. Elks
William R. Green
Reba Fudge
Mercer
Ww. R. Green
America
Atlantic Loses To Union Athletics Of Omaha
Atlantic fell 4 to 3 at the fair grounds as Union Athletics of Omaha won. A disputed ninth inning run could have tied the game if allowed. Wright pitched well for Atlantic in a feature showcasing the locals.
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Union Athletics of Omaha
Atlantic
Fair Grounds
Wright
Married Here Friday In Congregational Parsonage
Miss Bertha Williams of Extra wed Harold Layland of Hamlin at noon Friday in the Congregational parsonage with Rev. James Ball officiating. The couple, daughter and son of local families, plan to live on the groom’s father farm. Prohibition debates continue in Poland as Diet members again press temperance, citing America as a model.
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Bertha Williams
Extra
Harold Layland
Hamlin
James Ball
Jess Williams
Jake Layland
Warsaw
Poland
America
Robbers Tunnel To Maine Savings Bank Vault
Cracksmen tunneled through a sixteen inch brick wall to reach the vault at Maine Savings Bank. Nitroglycerine blew open the safe door while few coins or loot were taken. They left a loaded Colt pistol, vandalized papers and safety deposit boxes, and fled before dawn. Sheriff McKee offered a $200 reward.
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Maine Savings Bank
Weges
Marne
Leonard Heay
Hess
Sherif McKee
Charles Willis
Reverend Rice Ties Third Gen Clausen with Morse Marriage
The 100 year old Rev G C Rice of Council Bluffs completes a three generation Clausen matrimony. He recently united the Clausen man with Miss Anna Morse, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Morse, in a ceremony to begin their honeymoon in Blow City.
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G. C. Rice
Council Bluffs
Congregational Church
Clausen
Anna Beffery
Chanten
Ethel Goode
Fred Clausen
A. Morse
W. H. Morse
Avenue
John Clausen
Canada Enters Asbestos Shipments at 10000 Tons yearly
Canada reports production of asbestos reaching about 10 000 tons per year, reflecting a surge in industrial output. The figure highlights national mining activity and export potential amid growing health and environmental concerns.
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Canada
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