Mediation Deadlock Halts Huerta Succession Talks
United Press reports a crisis at Niagara Falls mediation over Mexico’s provisional government to succeed Huerta. Rebels repulsed at Zacatecas amid new arms from Puerto Mexico as Villa advances. U S officials say peace depends on warring factions’ terms and recognition of revolutionists.
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United Press
Washington
Niagara Falls
Huerta
Zacatecas
Puerto Mexico
Badger
Villa
Mexico
Carranza
Constitutionalists
United States
Why Newspaper Men Go Crazy
A humorous notice recounts repeated spelling errors in a local paper about Alwyn Farrior returning from the state university. The misprints misstate Iowa City as Town City and confuse Barrier with Farrior, illustrating why editors joke about reporters going crazy.
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News-Telegraph
Alwyn Farrior
State University
Iowa City
Alwin D. Barrier
Towa City
Roy Bailey
Alywn Barrier
Town City
Death in Elkhorn from stairs fall
Mrs. Ole Jacobsen Jr of Kimballton dies after a fall at her home near Kimballton Iowa on June 16. She was 72 years old. Funeral at Elkhorn Baptist Church with Rev. P. C. Larsen. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by husband Ole and five children Mia Nelsen, Sora Justenen, and sons Ole, Chris, Claus plus other relatives.
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Elkhorn
Ole Jacobsen
Chris J
Claus J
Urday
Kimbuatiton
Elkhorn Church
P. C. Larsen
The
Baptist Church
Jacobsen
Kimballton
Thre
Ole, Jacobsen, Jr
Mia
Nels Hansen
Sora Justenen
Narrow escape leaves Gibbons with leg injury
Gibbons, aided by crutches, sustained a deep cut to the tendon below the left knee while drawing a knife at his home west of town. Doctors say a slight shift in the wound could have severed the tendon and left him permanently disabled, with an early recovery anticipated.
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Gibbons
Atlantis Golf and Country Club opens on Maggarell tract
The Atlantic Golf and Country club grounds on the Maggarell forty acre tract two miles south of the city on Chestnut street road are being prepared for a first class facility. Six tennis courts are laid out, a golf course will expand as grounds are seeded, a Blaugas lighting system is installed, and a sewer and water supply are being developed. The caretaker Harry Scull moves in, and a big basket picnic is planned for the opening with invited guests awaiting completion of final work.
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Wil
Maggarell
Club
Chestnut Street
Harry Scull
Mr. Scull
Finnances
Atlantic Blaugas Co
Wyckoff
Atlantis Golf and Country Club
Striped awning canvas hammocks offered at sale
Henshaw and Martin the People's Store advertises striped awning canvas hammocks with spreaders at 1.33 dollars each. Strongest made and ready for customers.
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Henshaw & Martin
People's Store
Atlantic Club to Invite Hancock and McClelland Clubs
At a recent Atlantic Commercial Club meeting the board voted to invite Hancock and McClellland Commercial clubs to a July 7 luncheon. They plan a sign at the depot, costing about $50, reading What Atlantic wants is you, eight by sixteen feet, with lights. The treasury holds $1,415, with $1,000 placed in savings. Membership now requires a $12.50 application check.
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Atlantic Commercial Club
Hancock and
McCleland Commercial Clubs
Corn Belt
Atlantic
Bradley
Davis
Capital
City Film Co
Des Moines
Bond Question Fails in Marne Water Works Extension
Special to the News Telegraph from Marne Iowa June 16 The Marne water works extension bond proposition for 3600 failed in a special election yesterday by 49 to 28 A total of 25 women voted with six in favor of the bond and sixteen against while three ballots were spoiled Women voters swung against the measure and most of the rest of the town did not support it
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News-Telegraph
Marne
Elks State Grand Lodge Delegation Heads to Town City
Early this morning G L Chamberlin Al Moreland Hal Dybert Harley Butler and BE P Bennet left in the Cham Berlin car for Town City to attend the state grand lodge of the Elks F P Dilger and Owen Meredith followed yesterday with Dilger accompanying his family for the convention
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G. L. Chamberlin
al Moreland
Hal Dybert
Harley Butler
P. Bennet
Chamberlin
Town City
Grand Lodge of the Elks
Owen Meredith
Dilger J
Two More Pay Fines For Auto Plate Offenses
Irwin Pellet son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pellet appeared before Justice of the Peace Pressnall on the charge of operating an auto on the public highway without proper number plates. He pleaded not guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs, which he paid. Carl Lauritzen, arrested on the same charge June 10, was tried this morning in the same court and received the same fine.
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Irwin Pellet
Walter Pellet
Justice of the Peace Pressnall
Carl Lauritzen
WIoTA GIRL LEAVES WITH THE DOCTOR
Marie Roe of Wiota 18 left with Dr J S Pollock last Friday. The note to her mother says she plans to go to St Paul Minnesota with the doctor and see the country. The couple may have wed, but the daughter gives no such detail. Dr Pollock and his brother planned to practice in St Paul. Roe goes to Atlantic to search for his daughter.
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Marie Roe of
Wiota
St. Paul
J. Pollock
News-Telegraph
A. Roe
Marie
J. S. Pollock
Atlantic
Viota
D. K. Pollock
Miss Roe
Mr. Roe
Iowa Man Pays Fine for Missing Number Plate
B H Butler of northern Iowa was fined 3 dollars and costs for operating a car without metal number plates. He told Sheriff Gossey he lost a plate between Anita and the city and pleaded guilty. Justice Frank Cain placed the fine at a small amount since he voluntarily surrendered.
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B. H. Butler
Gossey
Anita
Justice of the Peace
Frank Cain
Fined $25 and Costs For Missing Dealer Car Numbers
Charles F. Chase of this paper was fined $25 and costs in Justice Cain's court for running his car without proper numbers. A dealer with Parti-Palmer sale ties, Chase carried the dealer's number on his ear and lacked one number. He had ordered extra plates and held the receipt in court, with a possible appeal likely. The warrant had been sworn days earlier and served this morning after county officials consulted the attorney general.
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Charles F. Chase
Court of Justice
Chase
Des Moines
Cosson
Sister of Mrs J P Hill Dies in Iowa City Hospital
Mrs J P Hill travels to West Liberty after learning of her sister Mrs Mary Saunders death at Iowa City hospital following an operation. A former Griswold resident, Saunders left a husband and four children. Funeral details remain unavailable.
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J. P. Hill
West Liberty
Iowa City
Mary Saunders
Griswold
Federation of Women's Clubs Next Meeting Planned in New York
By United Press Chicago June 16 The next blennial convention of the Federation of Women's clubs will probably be held in New York. Balloting on officers is in progress today. The prohibition question is postponed until the next meeting.
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United Press
Chicago
The
Federation of Women’s Clubs
New York
Merchants Greys Schedule for Future Games at Local Ballpark
The Merchants Greys plan upcoming games at the local ballpark against Griswold Omahal or Omaha Des Moines teams and a July 5 clash with the Leland Giants. A June 24 event features a merchants list team facing the Greys, drawing strong local interest and promise of entertainment.
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Greys
Griswold
Atlantic Merchants
Merchants’ Greys
Omaha
Des Moines
Leland Giants
Chicago
Clyde Jarnigan Wilpites
Atlantic’s
Primary Cost and Vote Totals in Cass County Election
Cass County primary costs totaled 1366.40 with 1048 total candidates voted for and 644 winners. The ballot included 90 Republican, 370 Democrat, 56 Progressive, 11 Socialist and 16 nonpartisan judge candidates. Many write ins occurred including W A Follett one vote for attorney general and C B Clovis two for congress.
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Cass County
W. A. Follett
C. B. Clovis
Congress
F. Chase
C. B. Bradley
L. R. Forsyth
Justice of the Peace
Frank Macomber, Jr
War County
Dr. A
Mallins
de Witt Manning
M, F
Stultz
Viota
W.F
Graham
Nels Jensen
C. Campbell
Peter Ward
Dr. R. A. Gamble
Plunkett
D. J. Bode
Twin boys born to Rothechilds on East Fifth street
Mr and Mrs Emil Rothechild welcomed twins into their home this morning on East Fifth street. The boys are described as husky, weighing seven and eight pounds. The father proclaims his sons are the best boys of their age in the state today.
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Emil Rothechild
East Fifth Street
Seven Die in Milford Hoarding House Fire
Seven men died in a Milford blaze at the Peter Copatian hoarding house. Dozens were burned or injured, with many jumping from windows to escape the flames. Fire officials reported multiple fatalities and ongoing search and rescue efforts.
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United Press
Milford
Mass
Peter Copatian
Polo doubleheader set for Meadowbrook this afternoon
United Press reports the second polo match at Meadowbrook is scheduled for this afternoon. The event follows the opening game, highlighting a bustling polo day in New York.
Nine Bodies Recovered in Flooded Paris Streets
United Press reports nine bodies recovered in Paris after floods mined streets. more may be buried beneath the sunken avenues as rescue efforts continue.
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United Press
Paris
Rothschilds Win Astar Stakes at Ascot
United Press report from Ascot on June 1 declares J De Rothschilds Broadwood won the Astar Stakes. M Titushwood's Agpar gig placed second and Rallan's The Guller finished third in the race.
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United Presa
Ascot
Teng
J. de Rothschild
Broadwood
M. Titushwood
Agpargig
HH. ©. Rallan
Wreck Probe In Progress In Empress of Ireland Loss
Investigation into the loss of the Empress of Ireland and over 1000 lives was opened today. Public opinion blames Captain Anderson while experts point to Captain Kendall.
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United Press
Quebec
Anderson
Kendall
Democrats Decline County Attorney Nomination at Convention
Since the primary, Democrats in the county debate nominating a county attorney at the June 27 convention. Nominations require at least 10 percent of the vote, per primary law, which would prevent nominating against Republican Whitmore, the incumbent county attorney.
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Whitmore
Miller Conrad improves as Bud Berry visits Corning
Bud Berry returned yesterday from Corning after visiting M E B Conrad who lives with his brother Hal and family. Berry reports Conrad is much better and regaining use of himself in splendid shape. He expects to return here in two or three weeks, a welcome sign to many friends.
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Bud" Berry
Corning
M. EB. Conrad
Hal
Mr. Berry
Mr. Conrad
Board approves bridge repairs and final resolutions
The board of supervisors met in an adjourned session and passed final resolutions on a forty foot span wooden bridge in Noble township and repairs on an iron bridge in Cass township. After inspecting the bridge and road, they approved bills and adjourned at noon with A Pollock, A Biggs, D J Bode, W M Smiley and C A Goeken present.
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Board of Supervisors
Noble Township
Cass Township
Ralking
A. Pollock
Cumberland
A. Biggs
Anita
D. J. Bode
W. M. Smiley
C. A. Goeken
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M’clelland
Commercial Club
Hancock and McClelland Clubs
GRAND
Iowa
BO Butler
Towa Tays
Justice Cain
Cffico
CASS
Meadowbrook
Rothschilds
Miller Conrad
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