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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

7

Parker Named for Vice President by Roosevelt Faction

Parker of New Orleans, leader of southern cotton interests, was nominated for vice president by the Progressives in Chicago. He is portrayed as a social and political ally of Roosevelt, who backed him two years ago. Parker, who would have cabinet possibilities if elected, faced opposition from Colonel R. C. Pleasant of Louisiana's Democratic party and narrowly lost the governor race. In remarks, Parker defended his record as for the people’s material welfare and criticized the “hiring a hall” doctrine.

John Mr- Parker New Oreuns Chicago South Louisiane Rodgevelt Rune Bing Collonel Pugar Bow Lousiana Parker

Hughes Obeys Movie Men at Home Arrival

On Sixteenth Street in Washington Mr Hughes and his daughter Catherine arrived at 1 30 pm and paused for a motion picture. A photographer urged a close up and a wider gesture as Hughes removed his Panama hat and waved, then entered his home amid cheering bicycle messengers and onlookers.

Qmilee Raisea Hat Bowe Hughes Sixteenth Street Washington Catherine Mr. Hughes Waa

Convention News From Front Delivers Mexico Buzz via Wire

American soldiers in Colonia Dublan receive results of Republican and Progressive conventions in Chicago through buzzer service wire. Army officers show interest but decline to comment on petition developments following candidate naming.

Mexico Chicago Colonia Dublan United States

Law. Son in White House. Justice Hughes' Nomination

Kingston residents believe a monthly boy prediction foresees Hughest Will be president. Dr D Hughes, once tied to Kingston, touched by a rumor echoed in local talk about Justice Hughes and a future national role.

LAW Son-In White House Justioe Hughest Justice Hughes Kingston N._Y Bia Tates Hughes New

Grand Circuit Opens Amid Hopes for Tom Murphy

The Grand Circuit prepare to launch with Tommy Murphy poised as a leading contender. His two main rivals Trampright and Varko show strong form after winter work on the Hudson, while Peter Mac and Mabel are noted challengers. Murphy’s stable had dominated last season, with Peter Scott as a key earlier money-winner, and the sport expects rich purses across the circuit with new three-heat racing to aid early training.

Tom Murphy Hudson Murphy Corsa Peter Mac Mabel Luey" Cox Altriatanile Fa Bye Murphy Petar Scott Bulldog Trotter Mimmer Trampright Varko Yanko Vankopo American Trotting Association Tiffin Bexington

Japanese Tea at Masonic Temple Draws 350 Guests

A large Japanese themed tea event was held in the Masonic Temple parlors with 350 attendees. Miss Fonta Glass performed songs and readings while twelve girls in Japanese costumes served tea. Parlor hostesses included Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Berg, with Miss Kringel hosting a linen shower for a forthcoming wedding.

Capanes Mesdames J N Glass Charles R. Lina Charles D. Piiley Raymond P. Dungan B. R. Platts B. W. Sankey Frank D. Larson Fanta Glasa Masonic Temple Fonta Glass Highland Park Conservatory Glass Jageser Bingham Gottschalk Thomas Floria Godard Candy Lion Beach Fairy Pipetts Brewer Gounod

Atlantic Wedding Notices and Club News

A wedding plan centers on Miss Edith Mary Ayres from Atlantic, soon to wed Mr. Bertram Paul Holst of Boone, with ceremony at her sister’s home June 30. Invitations issued by Mrs Mary Ayres. couple to reside at 404 Sixth Street Boone after August 15. Also report on Miss Mary Marshall’s birthday bridge at Mrs Ben A Wood’s home. pink decor and 30 guests. Atlantic clubs mostly close for summer. Civic Club plans a plant sale June 26 hosted by Miss Joyca Anderson. The piece ends with mention of The Girl with the Green Eyes on Monday.

Armer Atlantic Edith Mary Ayres Marshalltown Bertram Paul Holst Boone Mary ©. Ayres Sixth Street Ben A. Wood Charles Block Sky Block Mary Marshall W. W. Don Carlos Greenfield

Veterans Observe Flag Day at Court House Meeting

The G A R ladies held their regular meeting at the courthouse Wednesday afternoon with the Comrades and the drum corps. Flag Day was observed with fitting exercises. Mrs. Margaret Anderson gave a reading, the Misses Leah and Louie Rich sang, and Mrs Shifflett gave the patriotic poem Old Glory. The drum corps provided martial music and several Comrades offered remarks.

Court House Margaret Anderson Leah Louie Rich Mra Shifflett Ruth Corpa

Prices for mechanical work announced by local firms

The undersigned announce rate changes effective Monday June 19 for mechanical labor at 80 cents per hour and for all electrical and machine work at 0 cents per hour. Firms listed include Bole Garage, Ed Cushing, R. Garside, Jacobson Machine Works, City Garage, Atlantic Auto Co. See Rexall store for related paint bit.

Bole Garage Ed Cushing R. Garside

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