Tipton resigns from Muscatine gas case
E R Tipton resigned as city attorney for Muscatine in the gas rate case against Muscatine Lighting Co. His move, made after his awareness of a firm partner's appearance for the lighting company, was accepted by the city council. He praised the council while offering to assist the city attorney, and other local officials commended his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Tipton
Drake
Nichols
Tipton
Frank Drake
Council
Frank (Drake
Eric Barrett
Elmer Graebner
J. B. Miller
D. M. Keckler
Norman Baker
The
Tangley Company
KTNT
East Hill
Lombard Street
Brook Street
Baker
Central Fire Station
Holland Furnace Company
Iowa Corn Growers Set Sept 2 Program at Des Moines Fair
Iowa Corn Growers announce Corn Growers day at the State fair in Des Moines on September 2. William Carey of Fonda reports four statewide speakers including J. J. Ryan Fort Dodge on The Corn Growers Opportunity. H S Van Alstine Gilmore City on Corn Sugar possibilities. C H Richeson Webster City on Fair Price campaign. M L Bowman State Senator on Pulling Together.
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Des Moines
William Carey
Fonda
Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
J. J. Ryan
Fort Dodge
H. S. van Alstine
Gilmore City
Iowa
C. H. Richeson
Richeson
Webster City
M. L. Bowman
Bowman
Three Iowa firms incorporated in August filings
Des Moines, Aug. 22 A P Secretary of State Walter C Ram say approved articles of incorporation for three Iowa companies National Credit Stabilizer Inc Centerville capital stock 10000 H and M F Drummond officers Walker Motor Co Council Bluffs capital stock 25000 James L Walker president treasurer William P Kelley vice president secretary Cadd Granite Co Boone capital stock 25000 E L Cadd president Emil O Bolt secretary treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. P
Walter C. Ramsay
National Credit Stabilizer, Inc
Centerville
Capital Stock
M. F. Drummond
Walker Motor Co
Council Bluffs
James L. Walker
William P. Kelley
Cadd Granite Co
Boone
Deman to Address Farmers at Newton Picnic
C B Deman of Chicago president of the National Livestock Producers' Commission association will speak at the Jasper county farm bureau picnic in Newton on Aug 25 The association has high patronage from Jasper county farmers leading all Iowa counties and ranking second to one Illinois county by a three carload margin
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Newton
C. B. Deman
Chicago
National Livestock Producers’ Commission Association
Jasper County Farm Bureau
Jasper County
Iowa
Illinois
Leach, Pioneer Iowa Banker, Dies in Adel
Adel Iowa August 22 A P J S M Leach a pioneer Iowa banker died here today from heart disease He was father of Robert L Leach former state banking superintendent Leach played a key role in the early Iowa banking scene and built a prominent local institution.
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Adel
S. M. Leach
Iowa
Robert L. Leach
One Year Ago in Muscatine News roundup
A collision at East Second Street Montezuma tracks left Earl Day and Miss Flossie Viner uninjured after their Ford overturned. Miss Frances Freyermuth of Bloomingtown had a tonsil adenoid operation at Hershey Hospital. Police recovered a stolen tire tied to a car theft in Iowa City. Local youths faced charges in Davenport and at the Iowa City grand jury. Other notes include Cecil Burnaugh released on bond, and local residents undergoing tonsil removal or visiting relatives in Minneapolis and the West.
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Earl Day
Flossie Viner
Muscatine
Rock Island
East Second Street
Frances
H. J. Freyermuth
Bloomingtown Township
Hershey Hospital
W. H. Johnson
Frank Schmer
West Eighth Street
Davenport
Iowa City
O'Brien
Schmer
Editor defends acts in killing in Las Vegas hotel lobby
Carl C. Magee issued to the Associated Press a statement claiming Leahy attacked him from behind in a hotel lobby while he spoke with a Las Vegas Daily Optic reporter. Magee said he shot from his position, wounding Leahy, while Lasseter intervened to restrain him. Magee suffered broken ribs and a jaw injury. Preliminary hearing set for Aug. 26. An appearance bond of 10 000 was secured after locals posted 2 500 each.
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Las Vegas
N. M
A. P
Carl C. Magee
Associated Press
Leahy
Optic
Sande’s Mount Wins Grand Union Stakes at the Spa
At Saratoga Springs J E Widener’s Sande up won the Grand Union hotel stakes for two year olds at six furlongs. Canter placed second ahead of Sarmaticus as Maid Play captured Hawthorne’s Chicago Special prize before 22 000 fans at Hawthorne Race Track in Chicago.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Haste
J. E. Widener
Sande
Spa
Canter
Sarmaticus
Hawthorne
Chicago
Mad Play
Harry F. Sinclair
Misquoted Says Coverdale in Board Charge Reply
J W Coverdale secretary treasurer of the Grain Marketing company denied to the board of trade that he charged grain exchanges helped dissolve the firm. He said he had been misquoted and never held such views.
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Hicago
Ill
J. W. Coverdale
Board of Trade
Coverdale
Pretty Wedding at St Mathias Rectory in Davenport
Miss Viola Susan Wingerter and Marlyn F Hayes wed at St Mathias rectory at 9 AM with Very Rev F J Leonard officiating using the ring service. Attendants were Ora Gartmaer and Ray Myers. A four course breakfast followed at Hotel Muscatine for 20 guests before the couple's Laurel street home welcome.
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ST. Mathias’ Rectory
Viola Susan Wingerter
Fred Wingerter
West Second Street
Marlyn F Hayes
J. C. Hayes
Rock Island
F. J. Leonard
Ora Gartmaer
Ray Myers
Davenport
Miss Gartmaer
Mrs Hayes
Laurel Street
Pre nuptial party for Miss Christine Smit announced
Mrs. Fred Kintzle and Miss Minnie Thompson hosted an announce ment party at 105 Fulham avenue for Miss Christine Smit. She will wed Horatio Small of Letts next week. Pink and white decorations, crepe paper, and fes toons framed the event. Nora Schweitzer performed piano solos. Ida Grimm sang. Schweitzer and Hagermann won first prizes in games. Burnsiffe and Rabe took consolation awards. Cupid cards announced the marriage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Schweitzer
Ida Grimm
Lillian Hagermann
Vesta Burnsiffe
Gladys Rabe
Mrs Peter Romann Hosts Postnuptial Shower for Mrs Moore
A surprise party at 219 Cedar Street honored Mrs Carlena Diercks Moore, bride July 14, with parasol favors and silver gifts in shower style. Guests enjoyed yellow and orchid decor, a luncheon, and a musical program. Prizes went to Mrs John Ficken and Mrs Louis Kautz.
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Peter Rowann
Woore
William Moore
Peter Romann
Cedar Street
John Ficken
Louis Kautz
Davenport Bride Weds Doctor in Washington Kansas
Miss Isabelle Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Roth with roots in Davenport and Muscatine becomes the wife of Dr Fred D Croft of Washington Kansas The ceremony took place at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev Fork officiating The groom a Palmer School of Chiropractic graduate plans to practice in Washington where the couple will reside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Roth
Frank E. Roth
West Thirteenth Street
Davenport
Muscatine
Fred D. Croft
Washington
Kas
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Fork
W. F. Croft
Fairfield
Neb
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Washington, Kas
Sweetland Willing Workers Band Picnic at Weed Park
The Sweetland band of Willing Workers holds an all day picnic at Weed park on Thursday with a picnic dinner served at noon.
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Sweetland
Weed Park
Mooseheart Legion Will Meet At Moosehall Monday Evening
The women of Mooseheart Legion plan a business session at Moosehall Monday evening followed by a luncheon.
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Mooseheart Legion
Moosehall
Escape From Lee County Jail Shocks Keokuk
Lawrence Caulkins and Alva Land escaped from the Lee county jail by digging out during the night. Caulkins, serving ten years for breaking and entering, faced an appeal. he had prior charges for breaking into a house and stealing wine. Land, held on a box car theft of shoes, was captured on a river island area.
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Keokuk
Lawrence Caulkins
Alva Land
Lee County
Caulkins
Ft. Madison
Land
Burlington Railroad
Iowa Governor wary on sesqui centennial exhibit
Des Moines Iowa August 22 Governor Hammill says he will not appoint a committee to prepare the Iowa exhibit for the sesqui centennial in Philadelphia until he is convinced the event is a real international exposition He notes Iowans should not spend the 40000 allocated for a local show and discusses the matter with Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania regarding the exposition’s character and scope.
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Des Moines
Hammill
Iowa
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Pharmaceutical heads meet in Des Moines ahead of national convention
In Des Moines a meeting of pharmaceutical heads was held as a precursor to the National Research Conference for the Pharmaceutical Association. The convention next week will address illicit liquor sales and standardized food and drug laws.
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Des Moines
Pharmaceutical Association
Loyal Muscatine Tories battle over Municipal Light Plant
A Communication Editor appeals to Muscatine residents to remain united against opponents of the city owned Municipal Light Plant. He cites 1922 bond approval, praises local loyalists, and claims the plant serves about 3000 of 17000 residents with lower rates benefiting over 500 homes, warning against threats from the United Light and Power Company and other critics.
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Muscatine
Benedict Arnold
America
Jeff Davis
Virginia
Southland
United States of America
United Light and Power Company
Municipal Light Plant
Corporation For Light and Power
George Washington
Tory
Municipal Electric
Torr
Herbert G. Thompson
White Sox Manager Eddie Collins Injured During First Inning
Chicago August 22. White Sox manager Eddie Collins was carried from the field in the first inning after injuring his leg while pursuing a ground ball against the Philadelphia Athletics.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Nobedrick Traffic Charges Dismissed in Court
Charges of failing to observe an arterial highway stop sign against Israel Nobedrick were dismissed Friday afternoon in Police Judge H. D. Horst's court for want of prosecution after city witnesses failed to appear. The case had been continued. Charles J. Rosenberger acted as Nobedrick's attorney.
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Ernest Brie
New Era
Israel Nobedrick
H. D. Horst
Charles J. Rosenberger
Nobedrick
Dalziel sues for 14 million in Selznick credits case
New York August 72 A P suit to recover 14000000 dollars in damages filed in the state supreme court by Arthur Y Dalziel trustee in bankruptcy for the Selznick distributing corporation on behalf of creditors of that company and other motion picture ventures of Louis J Selznick.
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New York
N. Y
A. P
State Supreme Court
Arthur Y. Dalziel
Selznick Distributing Corporation
Louis J. Selznick
Paraguay Plans 145 Miles More Steam Railways
Paraguay aims to expand its rail network by adding 145 miles of steam lines, increasing the current 517 miles of steam railways in operation and signaling a broader transport development push.
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Paraguay
Ellingson Jury Deliberates in Murder Trial
In San Francisco a jury retired to deliberate at 10 10 a m in the Dorothy Ellingson case the youth alleged matricide after the trial proceedings in the murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Dorothy Ellingson
Ifer
De Molays Hold Picnic at Sander's Grove
Twenty five De Molay members and guests met at Sander's Grove five miles from Muscatine for a second summer wiener roast. George Patterson won the watermelon eating contest, defeating all challengers and receiving a prize for his effort.
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DeMolay
Sander’s Grove
Muscatine
George Patterson
Sheriff Hammill Urges Strict Enforcement Act Conference
Des Moines August meeting called for Sept 9 10 11 to unite county sheriffs in Iowa to enforce the eighteenth amendment firmly and test laws. Governor Hammill cites rising crimes and murders outlining deterrents punishment and future crime reduction measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hammill
United States
United States of America
Divorce suit filed by Mrs. H. D. Richter dismissed
Mrs Irma H Richter filed for divorce in district court alleging cruelty including a revolver threat and a pushed table incident. She sought custody of their two year old daughter Irma Lorraine. A reconciliation was reported between the parties. Attorney for Mrs Richter F L Buhimeter and for the husband Hanley and Hanley.
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Irma H. Richter
District Court
Hanley Appears in Play at Junction Chautauqua Course
James Hanley a former Muscatine resident now in Perry New York performed in features on the Columbus Junction chautauqua course. The Cinderella Play company presented The Babble in the afternoon and The Cinderella Man in the evening. This marks Hanley first year on the chautauqua platform. He is a son of Rev Joe R. Hanley and Mrs Hanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hanley
Muscatine
Perry
N. Y
Columbus Junction
Seven Property Transfers Recorded Friday
Seven property transfers totaling 12300 were filed with the county recorder. Transactions include M F Milick selling West Liberty property to Marjorie Miller for about 1500 and Minnie Z Steh selling Fifth street property to Henry and Minnie Pomeroy for about 2000.
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The
County Recorder
M. F. Milick
Marjorie N. Miller
West Liberty
Minnie Z. Steh
Henry
Minnie A. Pomeroy
Fifth Street
Park Avenue
Clarence Bernard
Christine Margaret Shoemaker
Ross A
Tillie Sharar
Bismarck Street
Hanover
Bleecker Streets
Albert R
Myrtle R. Allman
J. W. Mark
Washington Street
Julia
Andrew Hess
Harley E
Millie J. Lang
Poplar
Tenth Streets
Mary H
William Hudson
James A
Irene Taylor
Kemper Avenue
Oregon Streets
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Yeggy
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A. F. Grensing
Frank Gould
Knights of Pythias
H. G. Detthof
Niagara Falls
Mildred Fogerty
Miss Dorothy
Durward Green
Fred Green
Newell Avenue
T. S. Wigim
C. W. Hempstead
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Riceville
Cedar Falls
Donald
Jean Hempstead
J. Spencer Carr
Boston
Mass
Robert D. Burtner
Mexico
Captain Carr
Missouri Military Academy
Zelda M. Wander
Dubuque, Ia
C. H. Lea
West Fifth Street
Edward Rabbitt Jr
Park Place
Emma Flint
Ella Kneese
H. F. Schmidt
Rock Island Railroad
Fairview Avenue
Yellow Stone National Park
Robert Voy
Flandreau
S. D
A. C. Hucke
Wilton
John E. Brown
Moscow
Edward F. Silers
Ford Truck
M. R. Watts
Oakland Drive
Frank Thatcher
Orchard Avenue
Irving Spooner
Lucas Street
Grand Rapids
Mich
Canada
Clarence Klaffenbach
Dorothy
Bellevue Hospital
A J. Johnson
Woodstock, Ill
Clarence Johnson
Rockford
A. P. Swanson
Fruitland Township
J. L. Smeenk
Billie
Mr. Smeenk
G. J. Smeenk
Parham Street
Automatic Gravel Products Company
Harry Schreurs
New Hampshire Street
B. J. Reynolds
Oregon Street
Reynolds
Verne
Deman
Court of Justice
Cecil Burnaugh
Jacob Sanders
J. Sanders
East Fifth Street
Robert Roach
John Laughlin
Oak Street
Ing
Kcociety
Ellingson
Demolays
Moines
Iay
H. D. Richter
Hanley
Junction Chautauqua
Fairbanks
West Fourth St
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