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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
3
The draft lottery for newly registered twenty one year old men will be held Friday at nine in the Senate office building. About 700000 youths will learn their order for military training as 1200 numbers are placed in capsules and drawn from a large bowl.
Special to the News-Telegraph at Cumberland Indiana reports yesterday's electrical storm struck the Cumberland hotel but caused only minor damage. No injuries occurred though a few boards and bricks were loosened.
Maj S B Philpot of Fort Dodge in Camp Cody national army was struck in the nose after remarking that recruits passing in review were a tough looking lot. The procession largely comprised southwestern cowpunchers who resented the slur and a six foot recruit delivered the counterpunch.
A fragment notes Jos Jones enlisted yesterday in Omaha for naval service. The brief item references previous service and indicates Jones has entered active duty, with sparse details available in the copy.
Rothschild wire reports that Archduke Joseph and General Wurm forces are surrounded by Italian troops and face annihilation or surrender. Paris dispatches confirm a great Piave victory with 45 000 prisoners, many guns, and large supplies captured. losses cited as enormous.
Threshermen in Cass county are urged to attend a Friday meeting at Atlantic city hall auditorium with Food Administrators Laxig and Berry to discuss eliminating waste in threshing. The gathering follows a federal request to curb waste in grain processing and Hoover involvement.
Lamps cleaned on Chaostnut street by electrician Rapp and assistant Fred Woolsey. 225 damp globes washed from electroliers. Also notes a military charity, a county credit card receipt, and Cass county restaurant meeting on food regulations at city hall with Lang and Berry in attendance.
On June 26 French forces consolidated positions west of Soissons after yesterday’s engagements. British raids south of Arras were successful while allied lines faced heavy bombardment from Arras to Somme. American lines north of Toule suffered heavy shelling as French conducted minor raids in several sectors.
June reports say unrest in Austria-Hungary has reached Germany with 20,000 munition workers striking at Mainz. Hungary faces a general strike crippling the Budapest railway, mail and telegraph service. Russian German forces reportedly landed near Butum with aims to occupy the Caucasus region.
Doctors Burke Campbell Mullins examine babies at City Hall Restroom Thursday and Friday starting 2 pm. Additional doctors Clark saveenleaf Thompson Beck ier-Rambte Brey Wilder and Wilder Jones Noyer Noyer will examine at their offices at the same times.
Buck Creek Ladies Aid society meeting scheduled for Thursday June 27 was postponed.
Homer A. Miller Iowa state director urges full support for the war savings stamp drive. He cites June 28 as a key date and notes Iowa’s May drive should lift the state from ninth to second or third place. He stresses that every citizen must buy up to the $1,000 limit to truly aid the war effort.
War dispatches from Washington report a crushing Austrian defeat along the Piave river with Austria admitting heavy losses and 40 000 prisoners. The blow is expected to force a German strategic readjustment, with Allied leaders optimistic about American arrivals and readiness to meet the next major offensive.
Front reports illness and combat injuries in France with operations continuing for a minor character. The French defeated Germans near Bligny in the Marne sector, casualties noted. Local names include Mrs. William M. Nichola, Mrs. Herbert Rich, William Hallett, Mrs. J. B24, Mrs. Hari mbmitta D, and Ben Whipple’s sons, with hospital treatment and operations recorded. Italian artillery reportedly destroyed most Austrian bridges across the Plave, and large booty was claimed.
The Rev. Ei A Thomas pastor of Anita M E church has been taken to Des Moines for hospitalization and will undergo an operation.
United Press reports Privates C. R. Johnson of Sioux City and J. J. Jones of Greenfield are listed among today’s casualties. Both were wounded, no condition given.
A large reunion gathers in Extra as all I L Statzell’s children visit his home for the first time in forty years. Attendees include families from Okmulgee Oklahoma Gregory South Dakota Council Bluffs Iowa Girard Kansas and local residents. The 95-year-old Statzell shows signs of recovery and hosts a week of visiting relatives and accompanying events.
London June 26 Dr Richard von Kuehlmann German foreign secretary said in the reichstag that Germany could not bind itself to any pledges regarding Belgium. The statement reflects cautious posture amid European tension and signals limited commitments from Berlin.
Atlantic's home minstrel troupe repeats last Tuesday's creditable show tonight with added features. A parade on Chestnut street at 7 30 precedes the performance, including Red Cross workers. Proceeds go to the Red Cross, following last week's $153.45 net for the army Y M C A fund. The event is by the Men's Forum of the Methodist church with all participants drawn from the forum.
Elk Horn Iowa June 25. Local residents report trips to eastern Illinois and plans for California. Guests from Wiota and Exira noted. School picnics at Kimballton Lutheran and Beta Club meeting held. Army service plans and aviation training mentioned for several locals. Rain reported yesterday afternoon and visits by relatives and former teachers detailed.
June 25 dispatch reports the Piave river battle near Montello with Archduke Joseph and General von Wurm’s forces in danger of capture or annihilation. Thousands of Austrians are captured or killed, many drowning while fleeing across the Piave, as Allied airmen bomb bridges and attack retreating columns. American aviators operate east of Montello amid pursuit of the retreating units.
Ed Sidey faces a libel suit against the Greenfield Free Press as he pressed witnesses in the federal draft fees probe. Attorney Witham's case to be heard at September term. John Mehtman ill with pneumonia at Ft. Bliss. family travels to his bedside. Potato grower Jake Eblen tops town for spuds. A John Cruise heads to Omaha for business college training before likely service. Grandpa James Edwards marks his 85th birthday with family. John P. Waters visits from Hillsboro with old friends. hopes for bumper crops in the region.
Special to the News-Teleg Iota Va June Barnholdt and Sherm Beebe visit a palatine during seven days. The termagtora corps and an Madison Barracks, 4.
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