Villa Executions Shock Zacatecas Front Line
United Press reports General Villa's forces execute 57 captured federal officers at Zacatecas and plan more as 19,000 troops move toward Agnes Calientes. The battle leaves thousands dead or wounded with heavy street fighting and demolitions shaping the outcome. Ambassadors and ministers from Brazil, Argentina, and other nations monitor mediation efforts in Niagara Falls.
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United Press
Jurbaz
Villa
Zacatecas
Agnes Calientes
Mex
Barron
Custom House
Mexico
Azuas Calientes
Herrera
Rodriguez
Grillo
Had Good Time At Maddox Home Griswold Event
About twenty five young people gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs A F Maddox near Griswold Friday evening. Ice cream and cake were served. All had a very pleasant time. The Baptist ladies will hold a cake pole Saturday commencing at 10 o clock at Christensen s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Maddox
Griswold
Christensen’s
Notice to settle debts and transfer of practice
Notice states due to ill health the writer assigns practice to Dr Morse of Des Moines and asks all debtors to call within two weeks to settle. Mention of five horses for ease and names Dr 1 2 Plunket Lewis da Ste are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Des Voines
Dr. 1. 2
Plunket, Lewis
Deputy Sheriffs Chase Man With Cardboard Numbers
Deputy Sheriff Byers chased a driver near Cumberland after he refused to stop for illegal cardboard number plates. The pursuit ended in Anita where the suspect, Alex McNeil, was brought before Justice Stone who continued the hearing awaiting guidance from the Attorney General Cosson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lentz
Cumberland
Byers
Massena
Anita
Citly
Harry Carnell
Justice of the Peace Stone
Cosson
Twenty Five Hoboes Run Into Town Traced by Officials
Mayor Burnea and Marshal McKee rounded up twenty five hoboes who rode a freight into town. They chased groups toward Rock Inland yards. McKee fired two warning shots in the air before the fugitives halted. Fifteen men were captured. others fled toward a passing train as townsfolk moved to drive them out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Burnean
Marshal McKee
Mayor Burnea
Rock
McKee
Grove City man injured by knife nerve cut
Sam Hansen of Grove City suffered a left wrist and hand paralysis after cutting the median nerve while repairing a scythe handle with Isohela. A local surgeon sewed the nerve, and while recovery is expected, use of the arm may be paralyzed for several months. The accident occurred several days ago.
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Sam Hansen
Grove City
Isohela
Social events invitations for week of July 1
Mesdames J. B. Wellman David Burkey Emory Fackler and J. L Cruise issue invitations for two afternoons next week Wednesday July 1 and Thursday July 2 each affair to be a kennington.
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J. B. Wellman
David Burkey
Emory Fackler
J. L Cruise
Kennington
Claflin Company Restructuring Promises Strong Posture
New York June 26. Financial circles report the reorganization of the Claflin company in 34 million dollars of difficulties will leave the concern able to pay dollar for dollar and stronger than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
H B. Claflin Company
Grain damage rises beyond initial estimates
The report describes extensive grain damage from a recent fire or disaster stretching west nearly to Avoca. Corn and small grain are severely damaged, with corn appearing especially poor. Overall losses are expected to be substantial, surpassing earlier figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merewn
Avoca
Hoodoo day for autos in Anita Tribune report
A motorist drove south on the school hill and collided with a team from the east near Walnut street. minor damage reported to the car and horses, with blame undetermined. Earlier demonstrations showed a Hupmobile backing into a ditch without injury, and a motorcycle stunt climbing a pole failed. A later scrape on the bottom road caused paint damage and scare but no injuries.
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Floyd Dement
Dennis Pearce
Hosfield Farm
Lberty
Freeman Deeming
Anita Triblune
Mrs Wissler Improves in Des Moines Illness
Word from Mrs. W. E. Wissler in Des Moines says she continues to improve and relatives are much encouraged.
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W. E. Wissler
Des Moines
Fall from mower costs boy his right arm near Griswold
Avan Hoffman aged 14, son of Henry Hoffman, was driving a hay mower in a field twelve miles southwest of Griswold when horses spooked and ran. He was thrown onto a nickel bar, losing his right arm in the accident at around 10 this morning. He is grandson of Sol Corderma of Griswold and related to John Hoffman of Atlantic.
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Laurens Christensen
School House Hill
Walnut Street
Charles Wilson
Wilson
Griswold
Avan Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
Sol Corderma
John Hoffman
Atlantic
Arrest at gunpoint in bootlegging case shocks town
Walter Mughes, a colored man, was handcuffed at gunpoint by Marshal McKee this morning at 10 o'clock and jailed on bootlegging charges. Investigations linked him to pilfering the Park barber shop at 304 Walnut Street, with razors, a gun, and shop items found. Police say he denied wrongdoing as officers sought witnesses and further evidence.
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Walter Mughes
Marshal McKee
Park
Burnea
McKee
Walnut Street
Scott Clark
Paul Brandt
Hughes
Hach
Ater
Messrs
Clark
Brandt
Bursten
Rock Island
Ed Taylor
Park Barber
Hannan Out Of Asylum In Iowa Case Reform
The InQuinity commissioners ruled Charles R. Hannon Jr. is insane, but Judge Arthur voided the finding and ordered his release from confinement at Clarinda State Hospital after a month of review. Dr Witte testified the man shows no lasting insanity and parole allowed outdoor life with no further treatment. Relatives say he is regaining health as he returned to his family. The ruling led Shenandoah and Atlantic fire teams to withdraw from a Southwestern Iowa tournament due to lack of training and competing teams.
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American Press
Council Bluffs, Ja
In.enuity
Charles R. Hannon, Jr
State Hospital
Clarinda
Thomas Arthur
District Court
Hruinin
Witte
Taige Artiioe
Phuwan
Miin
James
Wannan
Minnesota Lakes
Wyler
Arthur
Atlantic Fire Department
Dick Neff
Hannan
Roscoe R. Allison
Shenandoah Fire Department
Atlantic
Iiowa
Antson
Atlante
Neff
Big Sioux City Auto Race Attracts Many Enthusiasts
Local motor fans plan to attend the Sioux City race on the dth of July where top drivers will race for a $20,000 purse at around ninety mph. Ed Richenbacker, known in the area and Indianapolis lig race, will be among those driving. A large crowd from nearby areas is expected to attend this near-time event.
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Sioux City
Jilly
Ed Richenbacker
Indianapolis
Operations At Hospital In Local News
The son of M. M. Corey of north of Marne underwent an operation at Atlantic hospital Tuesday and is doing nicely. Marie Hansen of Elkhorn performed a local surgery. Pete Peterson of Elkhorn was operated on yesterday for gall stones and chronic appendicitis and is fairly well today after a serious operation.
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M. M. Corey
North of Marne
Atlantic Hospital
Marie Hansen
Elkhorn
Pete Peterson
Sandberg Funeral Held at Baptist Church Today
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Anna J. Sandberg were held at 2:30 this afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev. Reckenbaugh of Council Bluffs officiating. Interment followed in Atlantic cemetery. Pallbearers included Jacob Christensen Peter Christensen Chris Christensen C Christensen C Kringel and Mr Slenderson.
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Anna J. Sandberg
The
Baptist Church
Reckenbaugh
Council Bluffs
Atlantic Cemetery
Jacob Christensen
Peter Christensen
Chris Christensen
C. Christensen
C. Kringel
Slenderson
Doing Well With Work At Town Live Stock Co
Messrs Day and Dale have secured about forty stockholders in the county as they lead organization work for the Town Live Stock Insurance Co. The little daughter of John Backsen is quite sick at their home west of town.
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Messrs
Day and Dale
Earty
Town Live Stock Insurance Co
John Backsen
Bootlegging trial set for Hughes after Park shop diagram found
The mayor alerted Park shop proprietors after a diagram of a key was found. County Attorney T C Whitmore was out of town. Hughes will be jailed until tonight or tomorrow morning for bootlegging and likely later tried for stealing.
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Lower Walnut
T. C. Whitmore
Hughes
Hold up at Adair nets mere pennies
A resident of Adair, Henry Farstenburg, was robbed in a town location the other night. The supposed robbers, described as tramps, took only ten cents for their trouble.
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Henry Farstenburg
Adair
Sunderman Real Estate Transfer to Charley Sunderman
John Sunderman transfers six plus acres in section 9 75 36 to Charley Sunderman a single man subject to a $4400 mortgage. The deal includes 6.5 acres and ow4 ne2 8 and 5 acres with ow4 nw4 9 75 36 and a mortgage obligation of 150 dollars.
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John Sunderman
Charley Sunderman
Salem Fire Ravages City Leaving 1000 Homes Lost
A large blaze in Salem Massachusetts from an explosion at Korn Leather company devastated half the city. The fire destroyed 1000 buildings, including factories, churches, and an orphan asylum, leaving about 1000 residents homeless and causing $20,000,000 in losses. National guards helped as water pressure failed and bridges broke, with many residents fleeing on foot.
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Jab Salem
Mags
Salom
Ruina
Mary Miske
Edward McGrone
John Lee
Salem
Mass
Maide
Korn Leather Company
Neverly
Hridge
Gallows Hill
Jefferson Area
North Street
A& Tank
Standard OW Company
Cty
Naumkeag Cotton Milla
St. Joseph's
Orphan Asylum
Young Men’s Christian Association
Ing
Publc
Presentation of chairs to newlyweds by local company
The Hose company visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christensen at 608 Sprice Pett last evening. They shared time with the couple and presented two handsome chairs as a token of esteem in keeping with the organization’s custom.
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Phoenx
Albert ‘Christensen
Sprice
Superintendent Worthman Takes Over Local Press Business
Desrrct district officials announce American Fixpress Co will assume the press operations from U S Co on July 1. The changes relate to the legal preparator’s duties and the district’s administrative alignment. Mrs Price’s Poons listed with contact 388 for inquiries.
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T. J. Worthman
American Fixpress Co
U. S. Co
Walcorn
City Council Set for Special Session Tonight on Public Works
City leaders plan an informal session to pass a resolution of necessity for the BREW axe project and to discuss paving two sections completed recently. Other routine matters may be addressed. The Pilateha girls will be on sale at Westphalen's Saturday.
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Othenen
Pilathea Girls
Westphalen
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A. Lentz
SAY
Claflin CO
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Walter Waghes
Marshal Welkee
Barber Step
Roscoe Alison
Shenandoah
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