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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
6
An elderly Indiana farmer William Duke eighty three seeks a wife through a local notice. He advertises for a Bible loving woman to cook wash mend and provide a home and horse and buggy for trips to town. His prior marriages failed costly searches and distant proposals have not yielded results.
Appleton Wisconsin mayor J V Cana van named as co defendant in a ten thousand dollar damage suit against George R Downer superintendent of the Outagamie County Asylum for the Insane by Victor Reiner guardian of John Repfeldt the sterilization subject. Repfeldt allegedly was operated on while an inmate two years ago. Efforts to learn who performed the operation failed. Repfeldt has recovered and can support his family. The case attracts wide attention amid states debating sterilization laws.
London Standard notes wise men keep two pairs of evening trousers for cost efficiency, plus a heavier pair to match the coat. Heavier cloth resists wear, maintains shape, and improves appearance over time, leading some to tailor evening trousers thicker than the coat.
Princess Victoria Louise and Prince Ernest of Cumberland wed on May 24 in Berlin. The Kaiser's gift to the couple includes a throne proclaiming Brunswick an independent duchy with the couple as its first sovereigns. Royal visitors included King George and Queen Mary of England, Czar Nicholas II, and others amidst heavy security and lavish gifts worth millions.
Cedar Rapids hosts the eighth annual state Eagles convention starting tomorrow with a reception for 200 delegates and visitors. Mayor Roth welcomes attendees as Sam Swift of Dubuque and Fred Naeve of Davenport address the crowd. The program includes a business meeting, a parade, and ritualistic degree work over Thursday.
Three visiting veterans died during a recent Grand Army reunion in Des Moines area. Sumner Smith of Melrose Ia died after a fall down stairs at a niece’s home. Other notices report a man killed by a pole fall, a drowning in Clinton, and a new liquor sign law set to take effect July 1 with required identifying signage.
Mr and Mrs Ladew with J Harvey Ladew and Elise photograph before their departure on a cruise that may write history. The central figure is Miss Louise A Ceballos, whose brother is among those under a treat in Japan. The Laden yacht Columbia is pictured below.
A harness shop, restaurant, general store, and newspaper plant in Reserve Kansas were destroyed by fire, causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Local firefighters battled the blaze, with damage concentrated in the town center and surrounding properties. Authorities prepared to investigate the cause as residents survey the ruins.
Deputy sheriffs John Sliger and Jos h Tipton died after exchanging fire while attempting to arrest the other near Rugby Tennessee. In Havana, Dr Enrique Nunez Y Palomino, secretary of public health, resigned stating his department cannot be run due to overwhelming office seekers. Bert Brown, twenty, of Grooville New York, was fatally injured when a circular saw cut through his body after he tripped on a board.
The American yacht Columbia, seized by Japanese authorities for unlawful entry in Nagahama, has been released. The incident that could have sparked an international dispute has faded from headlines with the vessel freed and no further action noted.
Washington reports a nationwide heat wave with Omaha Nebraska and St Joseph Missouri topping the list at around 96 degrees. Chicago is close behind at 94 while Washington hits season highs and Milwaukee records drownings and heat strokes with several fatalities feared.
Chicago June 16 Railway officials seek bumper crops this fall to aid the railroad system. General manager W D Cantillon of the Chicago and Northwestern says large crops are essential for railroads this year. He notes best crop news in years from Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska with uniformly excellent prospects and conditions.
Washington reports Secretary Lane states lower electric rates will reduce government taxes on power companies as central to water rights policy. In St Louis fifteen injured after streetcar rear-end collision at incline, crowd on open-air excursion car. Leeds sees Sir Edward Carson struck by missile but escape serious harm as he proceeds to town hall. incident under investigation.
West Virginia coal mine operators presented their case before the senate mine strike investigating committee in Charleston. Attorneys will portray operators as not responsible for the Paint and Cabin Creek district unrest while challenging ex-mine guard Leo Calvin's testimony about the armored train attack on Molly Grove. The inquiry focuses on conditions leading to the strike. final action remains uncertain as to Senate jurisdiction and possible interstate remedies.
Baseball scores across American League National League and regional leagues show varied results with multiple teams and pitchers named Hughes Henry Kahler Mayer Dooin Wingo Brown Whaling Clarke Allen Miller Toney Bresnahan and many others contributing. Notable totals include Cleveland 5 10 Philadelphia 3 6 St Louis 4 6 Cincinnati 6 9 Chicago 2 0 Omaha 9 St Joseph 8 Lincoln 5 15 Denver 2 1 Topeka 2 Wichita 8 Des Moines 8 Grand Island 4 6 Fremont 4 6 Columbus 4 0 Hastings 3 0 Kearney 3 0 and more scores across several leagues.
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