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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
4
Robert Jackson, a Black defendant, was found guilty of manslaughter by a district court jury after a row following his discharge from a paying gang last October. The jury reduced the charge from assault with intent to murder. sentencing is set for Friday morning before Judge Donegan.
Dr Archibald Cardle is set to deliver the sermon at the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington this evening. A special musical program accompanies the service with an organ prelude hymn scripture anthem There Is a Land of Pure Delight Shelley and prayers. An organ and piano duet Kammensi Ostrow Rubbenstein by Miss Eva Baker and Mrs Nelle Johnson concludes before the sermon.
The late Susan Junkin and burial at West Liberty are noted in a Mississippian obituary. Born May 10 1845 in Perry County Pennsylvania she died December 1 and lived 15 years at the Old Ladies Home. Relatives from Sterling Washington Rock Island Kansas City Chicago attend. Burial in West Liberty follows service. Memorial Hall assembly set for Henry Meerdink funeral with Comrades of G A R TR.
Rita Moya condemns hot curling irons as damaging and unnecessary. She promotes squid silicone as a safe method to create lasting natural waves using a toothbrush at night, claiming it leaves hair supple without greying or staining. A small amount from a druggist suffices.
Rock Island officials head to Muscatine tomorrow on a special train for the annual inspection of the line. The party includes the assistant general manager of the first district, division superintendent with staff, roadmaster, trainmaster, road foreman of equipment, and the superintendent of bridges and buildings. They will review tracks bridges buildings signal systems and other property for several hours.
Secretary Lansing said the withdrawal of Captain Boy Ed and Captain Von Papen was due to their military and naval activities. President Wilson fully supported the action, with Berlin likely to withdraw the officers but seek specifics. The state department will keep sources secret as it investigates related German and Huerta links and other cases. Bankers arrested in Casselton, North Dakota.
The Board of Supervisors considers a plan to straighten the river road between West Liberty and Atalissa, removing a dangerous bend and two railroad crossings on the Rock Island main line. Railroad officials offer to cover half the cost of $700 total, including right of way.
The president reads a Pan American pledge stressing equal standing for nations in the Americas and US aid without coercion. Applause rises for lines on neutrality, war notes, and a merchant marine build up, as senators and representatives listen in the chamber. The full text appears on Page 8.
Charles D. Etchison allegedly aided Frederick T. Price in the murder of Price’s wife on November 28, 1914 after Price crushed her head with a rock following a cliff fall. Etchison confessed, Price denied, and detectives testified to Price’s prior bigamy suit and marriage to Carrie Olson while his wife lived.
A promotional通 circulates for Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant to treat bronchitis cough bronchial asthma and whooping cough. The first 300 callers at A W Morgan will receive a 50 cent bottle for half price with a signed coupon. Druggists guarantee satisfaction and refunds of 25c if not best remedy. The remedy mixes with sugar and water to make 128 teaspoons, safe for children, no narcotics. a neighbor can share cost reducing to about 12c each.
Mrs. Chas Getts visits Letts. Mr and Mrs D G Lewis consult a doctor in Muscatine. Various locals travel to Muscatine Davenport and Rock Island. Mrs Margaret Owen celebrates 92nd birthday. Gospel teams conduct services at Fredonia and Salem churches with attendees from several towns. Prenuptial shower honors Miss Helen Mize with hospitality and a Japanese themed luncheon.
A German radiogram reports the French submarine Fresnel was destroyed on December 5 by an Austrian warship. Two officers and twenty six men were captured.
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