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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
6
Cromwell Denies Panama Canal Purchase Allegations
William Nelson Cromwell issues a formal denial of claims that the United States paid Americans $40,000,000 for Panama Canal properties. He cites a prior World and News denial, details payments to Panama liquidators and shareholders in Paris, and asserts no American profit or personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal
United States
Cromwell
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Counse
United States Treasury
Bank of Trance
Paris
Senate Committee On
World
Canal
Panama Canal Company
Etienne Marcel
Bourse
America
Congress
Douglas Robinson
Charles P. Taft
Taft
Phillippines
France
Henderson Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Sentence
William Henderson pleaded guilty this morning in Judge H. S. Howe's court to intoxication and received a 20 day county jail term. He objected to the severity, but the judge delivered a firm lecture warning that repeated offenses would bring harsher consequences. The note ends with a grim Christmas implication for Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henderson
H. S. Howe
Henderson
Policre Court
Howe
South Muscatine Island Resident Suffers Stroke at Home
Martin Havermann suffered a stroke of paralysis while reading a paper at his South Muscatine Island home shortly after supper. His left side was affected, he was briefly comatose, then regained consciousness and is expected to recover. His daughter, discovering him unconscious, was shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Havermann
McKee and Bliven
South End
Helen Frye
Charles la Grange
Fred Demster
Montpelier
Peddler Edward Young Arrested at Post Office
Edward Young was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Chief Wilhite in front of the post office while attempting to sell collar and cuff buttons without a license. He was taken to the station, fined or released after paying a price, and promised to leave town last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Young
Wilhite
Young
Sperry to Speak in City on Americas Scenic Regions
Dr Lyman Sperry of Oberlin Ohio, famed lecturer, arrives for a series next week. He will address men at the First Baptist church on health and chance, women in the YMCAs auditorium on human conditions, and close with a lecture on Americas scenic regions using stereopticon slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Mitchell
Lyman 8. Sperry
Oberlin
Ohio
Sperry
America
West
First Baptist Church
Australia
New Zealand
Oberlin College
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Young Men’s Christian Association
New Minister Locates in Muscatine Brethren Church
T. A. Robinson has been appointed pastor and is now located in Muscatine to lead the Brethren church. He and his family traveled from southern Illinois to take charge, residing at 1311 Cedar Street. Sunday services begin with Sabbath school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. in the evening. Thursday social and song service is at 7:30 p.m. on Bridgman Street, West Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Robinson
Muscatine
Rheumatism Linked to Indigestion Says 40 Thousand Doctors
A large group of physicians claim excessive animal proteins digested poorly cause uric acid and rheumatism. They argue digestion faults in the stomach spread toxins via the blood, while properly digested proteids support life. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised to cure dyspepsia, aid digestion, and renew gastric fluids. Forty thousand physicians use them. 50 cents per box. trial package by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Skinned from Head to Heel Ben Pool Treated at Store
A resident of Threet Alabama rides a gravel road mishap ending in severe skin injuries. Buckten's Amica Salve used for treatment at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Pool
Buck‘ten
Havercamp
East Hill to Close Plant for Holidays and Upgrades
The Huttig Manufacturing company will close the sash and doors works from December 23 for holidays and the annual inventory. Planned improvements include machinery changes and overhaul across departments. East Hill locals note social events and visits as the community heads into the festive period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttig Manufacturing Company
Sash
Allor
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Ed. Young
Lyman Sperry
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H. M. Strong
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John P. Bast
Margaret
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Ethel Martin
Molire
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