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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
2
A dispatch notes shortages in U S machine guns for potential war with Mexico and criticizes military spending. It cites the U S army lacking about half its needed arms and warns the nation faces a dangerous gap between need and preparation amid ongoing tensions with Mexico.
Report comments on sending troops without proper machine gun gear as dangerous and improper. Critics demand accountability and insist soldiers deserve adequate equipment for their safety and missions.
The Detroit dispatch in the Chicago Tribune accuses Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company of not paying wages to employees who join the National Guard for service on the Mexican border. The piece labels Ford’s patriotism as suspect, contrasting it with other large employers who pay wages or maintain jobs during leave.
While excavating for the city hall at Walnut and Fourth streets, a wall of earth and brick fell on J. M. Peneen of 300 East Third street. He suffered bruises and a small head cut, was taken to a physician, and is expected to recover in a day or two.
Cass county stock raisers are shipping many car loads to Omaha and Chicago markets. Seven car loads left Atlantic yesterday and L W Wheatley sent seven cars of fat cattle to Omaha today. Additional shipments are planned for tomorrow.
A fragment lists Dr H K Williams a dentist at Falcon Building Fifth and Chestnut, plus a note about sharpening tools and a home stop at 407 Locust St. It mentions Chas Beers and a business course at Hammill College in Council Bluffs Iowa with others planning to attend in the fall.
Washington June 23 President E G Grace of Bethlehem Steel writes Senator Tillman offering to manufacture armor plate for the U S government at actual cost plus overhead as determined fair by the Federal Trade Commission. Grace argues a government plant would cost more and that Bethlehem can supply at lower cost, with readiness to serve on government terms during war. Six sons in uniform noted from Baltimore, plus 628000 spent on mounts for troops. Beaconnet abandoned after explosion damage near Soroby Sands.
Chicago sorrow as Mrs. Sarah Hiss Baker widow of David J. Baker former Illinois Supreme Court justice dies at her Chicago home at age seventy seven.
Verda L Sanborn and Dr Louis B Moon were married at the bride's parents home in Omaha with Rev John Calvert officiating. Bridesmaids included Bertha Eblers Eva McNamaha Lenore Fitzgerald and Rhea Hendee. Bernice Dunn was maid of honor. Music featured the Lohengrin march and violins. reception followed as the couple planned a Great Lakes wedding journey and return to 9388 Mercar Boulevard Omega.
Relatives honored Mrs. Chester Seybert with a birthday surprise at her west city home last evening. Present were Mr and Mrs J F Seybert, Mr and Mrs Harry Seybert, B N Henderson and family, John Henderson and family, and Mr and Mrs Clay Henderson. Refreshments were served and gifts were given. the gathering was delightful.
Mrs J W Cuykendall Mrs Walter Roberts Mrs W W A McWard Mrs J G Herring and Mrs B E Herring hosted a 9 30 afternoon bridge whist in honor of Miss Mary Marshall who will wed Mr W W Don Carlos Jr of Greenfield on June 28. Forty guests attended with pink and white floral decorations.
Dr. A. B. Mullins and family, returning from Davenport after attending the centennial celebrations of Davenport Moline and Rock Island, praised the large Tri-Cities observance. Parades, historical spots, and open government grounds drew crowds as a five mile industrial parade showcased the event.
City faces recurring trouble as trees sway during winds breaking electric light wires. City Clerk T W D Nichols urges residents not to touch exposed lines. Reported incident involved a man wrapping a high tension wire around a telephone post, unaware that contact with a bare spot could be fatal.
County Superintendent announces the annual teachers examination will be held at the Atlantic High School on June 28 29 and 30.
Real estate transfer notice lists D Matthews et al and Mary Ax Umphresg et al as grantees with Griswold paying $1 and other transfers dated October 11, 1918. News-Telegraph advertises the ad.
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