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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
13
Kiwanis clubs members debated business ethics at noon gathering in Muscatine. H. C. Madden praised by telephone for illness while attendees carried on with routine reports from county offices, schools, and local organizations.
Twelve tentative jurors seven men and five women had been chosen in the trial of Patrick Eugene McDermott charged with killing Canton publisher Don R. Mellett. It is expected another full day and possibly two will be required to complete the jury.
New York. The Nations City Bank of New York voted to raise its capital from 50 million to 75 million dollars.
Senator Trem of Florida, today repudiated his threat to introduce a resolution for a repeat of the Senate’s ratification of the work court protecol.
A Belfast statement confirms American Ambassador Horcien will depart London for Thanksgiving Day observance pending final arrangements. The note notes a cold church service and related honoring events in Ti. London.
A massive blaze erupted in a Marion Indiana basement of a five and ten cent store, threatening nearby retail blocks. The fire burned for five hours, destroying several buildings and causing extensive damage to the area.
AP reports United States Senator William 3B McKinley of Alinde clung to life today after a critical condition. Physicians said death was imminent since yesterday, with prognosis unchanged for a few hours.
The B B and Loyal Sisters Sunday school groups met at Marguerite Cocklin’s home for a business session after supper, electing Lila Kemp president Marion Vibber vice president Freda Zimmerman secretary and Leila Brown treasurer. Local visits included Earl Buster and wife from Burlington and J S Jackson and wife with W B Shellabarger as Muscatine callers. Several locals were guests at various homes and sick lists included June Moran and W H McCulley.
In Los Angeles Lita Grey Chaplin says her duty to her babies comes first and she declines the London musical comedy offer at 2500 dollars weekly. The Associated Press notes her decision amid other briefs from around the era.
The Sioux City board of education repealed 1919 resolution banning German in public schools, effectively lifting the wartime ban once in force since May 6, 1918. The move ends a long shadow over local education and resumes German instruction.
W D Mitchell former Valley bank president and GOP gubernatorial candidate in the primary was sentenced in Fresno today to 15 months in Leavenworth and a $1000 fine by Federal Judge George M Bourquin.
A short item notes a two year diploma program for nurses under a board and laundry cash allowance. It mentions Jack son Park Hospital located at 7531 Stony Island Ave in Chicago 1711.
Elsie M. Dougity seeks an absolute divorce from John O. Doughty alleging desertion on about July 5 1920 in Peoria Illinois. She asks for custody of five minor children and warns that default will be entered if he fails to appear by the next term. Thompson & Thompson represent the plaintiff.
President Callies released a public statement denying Bolshevism charges against his government. He blamed slanderous propaganda in the United States for discrediting Mexico and insisted the accusations are unfounded.
Sioux City Iowa December 7 AP Bill Willis 43 of Waterloo tried to end his life in the county jail Sunday night using a trousers belt as a noose. He was not seriously injured no charge against him and he is apparently unbalanced.
Notice set for 7:30 p m December 30 1926 in Muscatine Iowa to hear objections to the proposed special tax assessment for Improvement District Number 46 Series C. Property abutting Oak and Orange Streets and adjacent alleys will bear costs totaling 27330 51 dollars for six inch reinforced cement concrete paving with no curb. Further plat and schedule are on file with the City Recorder.
On November 22, 1926 the Clerk of the District Court opened a document purporting to be the last will of William Rathz, deceased, and set a probate hearing for December 21, 1926. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Muscatine, November 22, 1926. e. C. Erwin, Clerk of the District Court. F. W. & Louise Eversmeyer, Attorneys.
Classified brief lists a four room partly modern house for rent at 37 dollars with inquiries via 7th street 158 ACRE farm for rent handled by Richman and Richman phone 211-W. Also five room cottage on East Hill under BP J Murphy. Steamship ad invites young men to seek a romantic life with red pay writing WR Gregory at 14600 Alma Ave Detroit Michigan.
Lost balloon tire and rim on Mulberry between 3rd and Leroy. Call 1512-W. Lost big pocket knife with deer horn handle. Reward. 318 Orange. For sale at right price 1923 Chevrolet coupe with tires paint and motor in excellent condition from M. and W. Chevrolet Co.
City Council of Muscatine Iowa scheduled to meet December 20 1926 at City Hall to authorize bonds totaling 3130 51 for paving Improvement District Number 46 Series C. Project includes six inch reinforced concrete paving on specified alleys and streets with no curb and a 20 foot width. Objections to the issue may be filed as required by law H B Caple city recorder.
Public notice announces a 7:30 p m meeting on the 23rd to consider special assessments for Improvement District 48 abutting East Third Street from Oak Street east to near Spring Street. Paving will be 27 feet wide with six inch reinforced concrete. total cost 2337.18 dollars. the official plat and schedule are on file with the City Recorder for corrections and levy of the assessment.
In December 1926 at Muscatine City Hall the council will meet to authorize bonds totaling 2 537 18 for paving Improvement District 48 on East Third Street from Oak Street to near Spring Street center line. Paving will be 27 feet wide with six inch reinforced concrete and integral curb. Objections to the issue may be filed before the date as provided by law.
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