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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
2
An official statement from Constantinople via London reports Russian forces attempted to disembark under cover of a warship near Gounieb south of Batum in trans-Caucasia to outflank Turkish troops. They retreated with heavy losses after the engagement.
Secretary Daniels argued against expanding by private contract and urged defense preparation from any direction. Representative Hensley pressed for war with Dahomey, which drew laughter as Daniels emphasized defeating any potential attacker without acquiring new territory or land.
A man named John Doe faced Police Judge Jeno A. Rowan and pleaded guilty to intoxication. He received a suspended sentence of 30 days, with his name withheld by authorities due to information he may have provided and the possibility he is being sought as a witness.
Thrilling early film feature promises dives aboard a submarine and a dramatic torpedo launch. Pauline, a crew member, faces danger as the craft sinks and a dramatic explosion cuts the air. Audience urged to come early for the first show with free admission.
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the Bunnies seek big young ball players for their 1915 teams. J A Hamilton, named manager, signs a push league plan with semi official scouts aiding the effort. A bold want ad from Hall Players Wanted lists height and salary expectations.
Columbus Junction High School remains strong contender for the sectional basketball title in Muscatine County. Muscatine will visit Columbus Junction January 29 with the return game on March 3 at the local court. Hoopes and Wish return to bolster the lineup despite Wish nursing a sprained ankle and Hoopes briefly sidelined by illness.
A membership drive unfolds through December and January ending February 1 led by captains Charles Hagerman and Herbert G. Thompson. Ten-man teams compete with the larger applicant count earning a wild game feast while the losing team must personally shoot or trap the game. Washington’s Birthday anniversary ball planned. class adoption next Thursday with captains naming squads.
Washington dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie, at the White House, voicing firm opposition to any Christmas ceasefire in the European conflict. He called a truce immoral and unchristian and doubted nations could act sincerely. He blamed the German military caste for the war, while noting the Kaiser’s role at outbreak.
Officers for the coming year were elected at the Bricklayers Union meeting held last evening. The well attended session named John H. Wollman as President and August Briesing as Vice President. William M. Satterthwaite was chosen Secretary with Joseph Biles as Treasurer, Fred Reed Deputy, L B Wookey Alternate Deputy, and Theodore Soll Doorkeeper.
The Muscatine Auto Club will hold its annual meeting at the Commercial Club rooms this evening. The meeting will be called to order promptly at 8:00 with all members urged to attend for several important matters including the election of officers.
Members of the Friends legislative board urged committees in both houses of Congress to report favorably on bills prohibiting the interstate commerce use of a religious denomination name to trade whiskey and other merchandise.
Iowa City report states Ralph McGinnis, coach of Iowa City High School, resigns to study law at Ann Arbor. The article notes he captained the town team in 1913 and was a notable fullback. It also mentions opposition to the use of the Quaker sect's name by the team.
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