Noble Township Leads Cass County Red Cross Campaign
Noble township, with German heritage, reports full quota for the Red Cross apportionment of 99790, while Cass County remains behind but aims to surpass the target. A large meeting in Noble with J. Co. Whitmore and B. Clovis spurred strong support, and Atlantic and nearby towns contributed, pushing overall county subscriptions toward completion. The drive continues with Beech’s Bakery noting campaign events beginning Wednesday the 27th.
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Cass
Noble Het Vent
Cass County
Red Cross
Little Old Atlandie
Noble Township
Noble
J. Co. Whitmore
B. Clovis
Waterland
Cape Township
Atlantic
Maine
Byughton
Benton Township
Grant Township
Anita
Lincoln Township
Anita Tolke
Franklin Town
Ship
Wiota
Cumberland
Union Township
Massena
Bisa
Hestata
Surprised Former Pastor Seized in Hotel Incident
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a former pastor and a hotel incident near Oak Town. Details are unclear but indicate a service disruption and a church-related figure implicated in a policing action at a hotel location. Further readable names or places are not available in the fragment.
Sinn Fenians Rampage in Ireland Sparks Dublin Cork Riots
By United Press London June 26 serious rioting in Dublin and Cork by Sinn Feinters. One dead and many hurt as rioters attack jails and recruiting offices amid fears the Irish question remains unsettled.
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United Press
London
Dublin
Cork
Sinn Folfi
Well Known Young Woman Wed
Report of the wedding of Miss Julia Brancea Conway to Mr. Frank Sieskowaki at All Saints church on June 18 1917. Details describe the ceremony attendants bridesmaid attire and reception arrangements with notes on family present and groom’s background.
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Julia Brancea Conway
Frank Sieskowaki
Father McNamara
Mra. McCrae
L. Maloy
Ite
Mise Nellie Quinlan
Atlantic
John Sieskowski
Omaha
4. M. Hansen Gang
Miss Conway
J. M. Conway
Dresden
Siqskovaki
Mfe
F. Sieskoveki
Plattamouth
Neb
Clark
Union Pacific
Omelon
Elevee
Irene
Rose Conway
M. P. ‘Conway
Roberteon
JB. Bezepantak
Misa Heskovak
Plattémouth
Ies Conway
Das ‘Moines
Bleakovakt
Four Minute Men Organize For War Publicity Effort
A new patriotic body called the Four Minute Men forms to aid government information work during World War I. Speeches in intermissions at theaters are coordinated from Washington with local chapters in Atlantic, led by Thos Whitney and T R Breheny, supporting Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives while speakers donate time and effort.
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United States
Tus Society
National Council of Defense
Ifa
Uncle Sam's
Washington
Ecommittee of Public Intelligence
Washington, D. C
Secretaries of State, War and Navy
George Creel
Rational
Chicago
Atlantic
thin_order
Thos
Informestole
Issarnin
Wilson Py
Cath End
Prohibition Fight Endangers Senate Program
Washington date June 26. The Senate battles over a dry amendment to the Lever bill causing major disruption to the legislative agenda. Senators favor passing prohibition on its own merits while House opposition delays action. A bakery ad attends the page with Butter-Kist bread at Beener's Bakery, 2226.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Venizelos Named to Form Greece's New Cabinet
Athens June 26 King Alexander announced that Eleftherios Venizelos has been entrusted with forming the new ministry in Greece. This marks a major reshuffle as Venizelos takes on the task of establishing the government amid ongoing political changes.
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United Press
Athens
Alexander
Venizelos
Greece
Waterloo hosts McQuilkin family reunion annual gathering
Mr and Mrs J A Giffen and son Reginald attended the McQuilkin family reunion in Waterloo last week. About eighty members gathered in Chautauqua Park for a big dinner and family program. Officers for the year include D K McQuikin president and J A Giffen vice president. The McQuilkin line originated in West Moreland County Pennsylvania and spread to many states with twenty residents in Waterloo and others in Black Hawk and Benton counties. J B Wylie, son in law of a family member, was the eldest present.
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J. A. Giffen
Reginald
Waterloo
D. K. McQuitkin
Robert Stewart
Greer McQuikin
West Moreland County
Penn
Black Hawk
Banton
J. B Wylie
Civil Service Exams To Be Held
Announcement of civil service examinations to be held on July 19 and Bath Street. Two exams planned: one for writers in all branches and one for first grade or clerical positions. General service as needed. Further information available at the royal office.
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Civil Services
Bath
Royal Oat
German Air Battle Over Roulers Ends In Flames
London reports describe a 16 minute air combat over Roulers in which three British naval planes engaged ten German machines. One German plane was shot down in flames, two others were probably destroyed, while the attackers retreated toward their base despite clear numerical superiority.
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Eorth
United Press
London
Spain Placed Under Martial Rule Today
Madrid reports martial law across Spain after suspension of constitutional rights. The action follows political turmoil and an abrupt government change, with authorities citing national security as the justification for the emergency measure.
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Spain
United Presa
Madrid
Dtop
Auction to Sell Shetland Pony at Fourth of July Fair
Steinke and Butler donate a three year old Shetland pony from the Fred Steinke herd to be auctioned in front of the amphitheatre at the fairgrounds on July Fourth. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross. The pony named Barney is presented as a charming small horse, with Ras Lang handling the sale. The pony will show at Steinke and Butler store before the Fourth and appears in the decorated carnival parade.
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Steinke and
Butler
Steinke
Red Cross
Steinke & Butler
Fred Steinke
Fain Grounds
American Red Cross
Barney
Naing
Ras” Lang
Atlantic
Grant
Lewis
Wayland Hopley to Wed Helen Haw Tomorrow Evening
The wedding of Wayland Hopley junior son of Peter Hopley and wife of Lewis to Miss Helen Haw daughter of Mr and Mrs George Haw Ottumwa, will take place tomorrow evening in Ottumwa. The couple will reside in the new Lewin road home once completed, with many relatives attending.
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Ottumwa
Wayland Hopley
Peter Hopley
Lewis
Misa Helen *Haw
D Aughter
George Haw
Lewin Road
Nine More Suffragettes Picket White House Grounds
Nine suffragist pickets carrying banners were arrested on the White House grounds this afternoon in Washington. They were hustled to the police station before a crowd gathered, as the protest continued.
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United Press
Washington
White House
French take German first line trenches at Hurtebise
Paris June 26. The French offensive along a wide front west of Hurtebise captured the first line of German trenches, fully achieving their stated objectives.
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Paris
Hurtebise
Plot to dynamite Fort Snelling shocks Minneapolis manhunt
Sentries at Fort Snelling discovered sixty sticks of dynamite concealed in a beer case. A man seen fleeing the brush was fired on but escaped. He wore a shabby khaki suit and is believed to be a lone saboteur.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Fort Snelling
Short probate session handles widow and guardian cases
Judge Rockafellan held a short session in the district court yesterday morning addressing probate matters. The administratrix of John Leslie’s estate filed a final report, which was approved and the bond exonerated. The widow of John Police was granted a $600 widow’s allowance, half due in 20 days and the balance by October, while Charles M Reed’s estate awaited a July hearing on its final report. Rebecca Jane James was found to lack sound mind, with M D Hertzler of Moberly named guardian, bond set at $1000.
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Rockafellan
District Court
John Leslie
Oke
John Police
H. M.ycurman
Chas. M. Reed
J. P. Gardner
Rebecca Jane James
M. D. Hertzler
Moberly
Bad Fire Destroys Barns Near City South Farm
A lightning sparked blaze last night at the south of the city on Mrs. Carl Kay property, occupied by John Donnelly. A barn burned completely, a granary burned, a team of horses killed, and some machinery and grain lost. Totals: barn value about 1500 with 500 insurance, granary 150 insurance, Donnelly losses around 1000 with 600 insurance.
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Aja
Carl Kay
John Donnelly
Donnelly
Nebraskas Governor Contemplates Resignation and Colonel Post
Governor Keith Neville says he may resign to become colonel of the 6th Nebraska. Democratic leaders fear the move could unsettle state politics and cohesion within the party.
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Keith Neville
Nebraska
Well Known Lewis Man Dies of Chloroform Sleep Aid
William B. Davis of Lewis, aged fifty one, a longtime druggist and former postmaster, died after taking chloroform to sleep. Coroner ruled death from chloroform poisoning though friends doubt suicide. He left a widow, a daughter, his mother, two brothers, and ties to local Elks and Masonry. Funeral planned for Thursday pending Chicago relatives.
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William B. Davis
Lewis
Billy” Davis
Priscia Davis
R. §. Kiehl
Indian
Pennsylvania
Mr. J. Davis
Lewis Drug Company
Beng
W. J. Harrid
Priscilla Davis
Broden
Chas, P
Chicago
Almon Youngetem
Carroll
Lodge and Elks
Stults
Wiota
Yeater
Red Cross
Bool
Adventurer at the Opera House Promises Big Screen Event
A top motion picture titled The Adventurer based on Upton Sinclair is set to open at the opera house tomorrow evening. Produced by the U. S. Amusement Corporation the feature is praised as one of the decade’s finest and urged for public attendance.
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Oper Houga
Upton Sinclair
Aventurer
U. S
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Stuart
The
Stuart Herald
M. P. Cowley
Sam Suse
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