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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
10
A member of the Ancient Order of Rainbow Chasers dismisses a fire loss as bad business while urging support for local shops over mail order houses. The Show Me club member argues profits stay local and questions insurance alone, then leaves in contemplation as the catalogue lies unopened.
A recess occurred as Judge Letts adjourned the district court session until Monday morning. The defense began presenting testimony late Friday afternoon. A divorce petition seeks separation for William Cooper from Rose Cooper on statutory grounds filed this afternoon.
A Plymouth Rock hen at the Western Wisconsin poultry show in La Crosse swallowed a $200 ruby dropped from a ring worn by judge Charles V. Keeler of Winamac, Indiana. The gem’s loss led to a bidding saga as the gemstone was gulped. the bird’s owner L. C. Danville of Montfort refused escalating offers, while the bird’s value reportedly rose after the incident.
John E. Sehields chief justice of the Tennessee State supreme court and Mrs. Jeannette D. Cowan of Knoxville were married today at St Bertholmew s church New York The ceremony was witnessed by family friends and Attorney General Charles L Cates of Tennessee.
Washington reports Schiff will be among the first witnesses to appear before the House Money Trust Investigating Committee next week. A deputy sergeant at arms returned from New York today after serving Schiff with a subpoena.
The old steamer Imperial, after a perilous sea voyage, reached Sault Ste. Marie in safety as a heavy storm battered the waters. Crew endured peril as the vessel pressed toward port amid treacherous seas and icy conditions.
Thirteen young women friends of Miss Elsie Fack were invited to a social gathering at her Lowrug street home. The evening featured an engaging game with Mrs Lorel Nesper receiving the high score prize and Miss Altman given the consolation prize.
A refined luncheon was served by the hostess Tess to a guest of honor who intends to leave for her home next week. Wade plans to visit her niece Miss Helen Will at the Center, Will county home in Lake township, before departing.
In Oskaloosa Kansas Frank Mee Kanna was jailed after a Valley Falls arrest on a federal indictment charging him with mailing a box of poisoned chocolates to Ida Coons, former wife of lumberman George Coons. The letters handwriting reportedly matched known samples. Wife and Ida Coons jointly owned an Oskaloosa hotel. George Coons is said to be in Mankeo.
The steam barge Arizona arrived in Chicago today after a perilous trip from the Midland. The vessel was 60 hours overdue, causing anxiety for those concerned with its safety.
Philadelphia December 7 1920 report says Governor John Tener of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia capitalist Robert Balfour have purchased the Philadelphia National Baseball Club. Horace S. Poxel disputes the sale noting he holds an option on club shares. Tener, a former pitcher and banker, alongside Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, is named as owner of the club and grounds.
The body of an unknown man, about sixty, was found in the manger of the A. T. Westcott barn six miles from the city this morning. Officials say foul play is not suspected. Coroner Hurd has been called to investigate the matter.
Charles L. Hawler a prohibition party candidate for Pennsylvania governor in 1894 and a prominent attorney died today after a fall from the perch at his Scranton residence. The incident occurred this afternoon and investigations are pending.
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