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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
2
Officials chase a three man gang linked to two Bettendorf robberies and a car found abandoned near Hotel Muscatine. Detectives from tri city area work with local sheriffs to locate the trio who stalled garages, robbed a pool hall and a jewelry shop, and fled toward Davenport in a 1917 Dodge with a defaced Illinois plate.
Mona council members and Pocahontas Degree of Red Men lodges along with families and friends head to Davenport for a major Red Men gathering. Davenport lodge will serve a large chicken supper in East Davenport hall followed by a social meeting as extended invitations reach all local orders. Delegates traveled early today by interurban to spend the day with Davenport friends returning late tonight.
The seeds of the tallow tree of China are coated with a wax that is employed in candle production.
The Hahn Muscatine Company is described as a corporation based in Muscatine Iowa with a branch in Chicago Illinois. It plans a sand and gravel business, fertilizer products, bricks, terra cotta and other goods, plus gas electricity chemicals and by products. Capital stock authorized is 500000, starting May 26 1920 with a 20 year term. board and officers listed. stockholders’ private property exempt from liability. indebtedness capped at two thirds of paid in stock.
George Baker as temporary guardian gained ten additional days to plead in the Copeland versus Union Savings Bank case over a $6300 joint deposit with his sister Louisa Healey. He also sues Copeland and Walton alleging collusion to defraud Healey of a $75 000 estate, with a ruling deferred. The actions relate to Henry Gardner versus Louisa Healey seeking a guardian appointment ongoing for ten days.
Mrs Aurora MacSwiney described her husband Lord Mayors hunger strike in prison after his 1920 arrest and claimed British officials spread propaganda about food supplies. Miss Mary MacSwiney joined eight hours on the stand detailing Irish independence and a British campaign of terror.
Cash Wheat prices recorded for December 9 show No 2 red winter at 199, No 3 at 195. Corn values list No 2 white at 0c and No 4 at 72 to 73c. Oats price points feature No 2 white at 53c and No 3 at 52 to 52 1/2c.
Harrisburg decree from the state board of censors declares moving picture films that glorify crime or portray criminal life as fascinating will be barred in Pennsylvania. The ruling aims to curb sensationalized criminal careers and protect public morals statewide.
Nick Starck, former local cornet player, now director of the W. E. Groff carnival band, is spotlighted in Billboard for an honorable mention. The feature notes the band’s uptown concerts on the coast, versatile repertory, and that all members belong to the AFM. The Starck family, touring widely, moves from New Mexico toward California for the winter.
Oakville Ia Dec 9 The Twentieth Century club met at Mrs John Jamison s home Tuesday afternoon Preparations were made for an Xmas party on December 23 at Mrs Louis Pillmier s home A second lecture course number featured a musical entertainment to an appreciative audience Mr and Mrs F E Jamison will not move to Michigan and will stay in the area Mr and Mrs Harry Ogie plan to move to Michigan early next spring Mrs Edward Coffield s condition in Monmouth hospital is reported improved Mrs Thomas Coffield has been called to her bedside
Edward M. Pinkham longtime Muscatine County resident died Tuesday at the state institution in Woodward Indiana. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Bloomington Friends church with Rev. Joseph Sopher officiating. Burial followed in Bloomington cemetery. Pallbearers were William Shelabarger William Miller John Negus Fred Stortz William Fisher and Edward Chamberlain.
The Shelby Norman Post No 231 G A R records the death of Comrade Ezra Goodrich Co B 24th Iowa infantry on November 18 1920. He was buried at Tipton Iowa and the post extends heartfelt symapthies to his wife and friends.
The report covers Wilson declining to send a US delegation to the League of Nations disarmament discussions while expressing sympathy for world disarmament. It includes Viviani’s departure from Geneva to return to Paris for the weekend to resume his law practice.
A committee led by John Koehler, John S. Long, and J. B. Coe declares resolutions to be recorded. A copy will be sent to the family and published in the daily issue.
The Wapello Community club aims to fit up a building as a reading room and gymnasium for city youth with separate times for boys and girls. A land investment for an electric ice skating rink is planned and a noted lecturer may visit in January. Local bank will manage funds and conduct audits.
Washington DC December 8 National Rivers and Harbors congress proposes a reforms to create a business like waterways structure. M O Leighton says coordination of 25 agencies could save 80000000 dollars annually. O C Merrill reports 4880000 horsepower in new navigable river water power projects filed since last congress session.
A committee reports on the memory of Comrade David Anderson who died November 17 1920 at his son's home. He was not a Shelby Norman Post member but was in good standing with the Grand Army of the Republic and served in the Civil War as a soldier in Company I New Jersey Infantry, honorably discharged at its end.
The Muscatine Post resolves to honor a departed local veteran, noting his quiet and sociable nature during residence and army years. They tender condolences to his surviving family and request publication in the Muscatine Journal and entry in Post records. Signed by A. G. Tyler W.W. Millett James Corbin.
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