Arbitration sought in Venezuela crisis involves Germany and Britain
Washington reports Castro asks Bowen to urge arbitration between Germany England and Venezuela over damages claims. Bowen received permission to present Castro's proposal but not as US representative. Caracas reports rising danger as defenses build and mobilization expands amid disputed settlement talks.
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Great Britain
Venezuela
London
Birmingham Post
Chamberlain
England
France
America
Caracas
U. S
Bowen
Castro
LaGuayra
LauGavyar Navy Yard
Rar
East Seventh Street Coasting Sparks Reader Complaint
A resident asks Deputy Marshal McElravy to curb coasting on East Seventh Street. A dangerous ice covered sidewalk and a snow dump craft a sledding track that injures an elderly woman and nearly injures another man. The writer thanks police protection but pleads for safer play.
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East Seventh Street
Editor Journal
Marshal McElravy
McElravy
EB. 7Th St
Miss Edith Leibbrand Note Opens New Chapter
Miss Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Leibbrand, has been mentioned in a local society update as beginning a new chapter in her life with family support and hopeful plans for the near future.
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Edith
John Leibbrand
Hubbard Brothers Move to Arkansas Shelling Venture
J. L. and P. K. Hubbard of South Muscatine have moved to White River Arkansas to join their two brothers in a shelling business. J. L. will ship shells and take the middleman's profit. Visiting relatives and friends in Clinton say they have returned home.
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Clinton
J. L
P. K. Hubbard
South Muscatine
White River
Ark
Coal Oil Blazed Up in Wapello Burn Risk
In Wapello Iowa on December 12 Mrs John Peters narrowly escaped serious injury when coal oil poured on wood flared up and set her dress ablaze before her husband arrived to help The report notes she is an elderly woman Marriage licenses issued to Leo Outcamp and Carrie Bolton Milo Longshore and Nettie Wilcox G A R Post No 153 held a meeting electing W C Saunders to a seventh term with officers including Horatio Beane N Crutchfield and J C Farrer The post boasts 72 active members owns a hall and rents a building for 120 a year
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Wapello
Iowa
John Peters
Bard
Rheac
Leo Outcamp
Carrie Bolton
Milo Longshore
Nettie Wilcox
G. A. R. Post No. 153
Saunders
W. C. Saunders
Horatio Beane
N. Crutchfield
J. C. Farrer
John Guthrie
Taralton Wilson
James Gimmels
George Hayden
Dan Graham
G. W. Reichley
Grocery House Burns in Scranton Fire
The J. L. Connell wholesale grocery house in Scranton burned this morning causing about 200000 in losses. Two firemen were badly hurt by falling brick.
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Scranton
J. L. Connell
Lehigh Valley Railroad Service to New York and Philadelphia
Through tickets to New York or Philadelphia allow stop-overs at Niagara Falls. The line features double track and stone ballast with magnificent trains and dining cars available a la carte.
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New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Panic in the Stocks Goes Tumbles Down in New
Markets faced a sharp retreat as stocks across major indices slumped amid selling pressure in New York. Investors weighed inflation signals and rate policy amid renewed volatility.
Stringency in Money Markets Triggers Mixed Stock Exchange Rally
In New York on December 12 the stock exchange saw sharp but not violent declines led by stringency in the money market. The floor recorded many frightened speculators as prices fell to six percent with an average 2 to 3. Toward noon a recovery of about one percent occurred amid talk of additional failures.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Funeral of a Pioneer Mrs Mary A Couch
The funeral for Mrs. Mary A Couch was held this afternoon at 2 o clock from her West Third street home. Rev F F Beckerman of Trinity Episcopal church officiated. Pallbearers included E F Richman J E Coe C W Bridgman W H Hughes D C Demorest and W F Demorest. Nephew and niece Wm R Plum of Chicago and Mrs Hosea Paul of Akron attended. Mrs Couch known in Muscatine for decades. surviving relatives include Mrs Sophia Coe and A L Demorest and J E Coe.
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Mary A. Couch
West Third Street
J. E. Coe
C. W. Bridgman
W. H. Hughes
D. C. Demorest
W. F. Demorest
Wm. R. Plum
Chicago
Hosea Paul
Akron
Ohio
Couch
A. L. Demorest
Burlington
Bloomington
Muscatine
Front Street
Pappoose Creek
Blasius Ludwig and Schaeffer Pianos Stand Alone
The Blasius Ludwig and Schaeffer pianos are presented as superior and unrivaled comparing them to competitors. Buyers are warned against inferior “just as good” articles while noting full guarantees from H. Schmidt & Son Co. Strong emphasis on reliability and the old house reputation.
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Blasius, Ludwig and Schaeffer
Schaeffer
H. Schmidt & Son Co
Well established dairy for sale inquire at Dilbert Dairy Farm
Well established dairy for sale. Inquire at Dilbert Dairy Farm Box 114 for details and contact.
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Dilbert
Eagle Lodge Holds Notable Meeting in Muscatine
An Eagle Lodge No. 10 gathering at Workmen Hall East Second Street Muscatine featured Grand Recorder Rehkopf of Iowa addressing bonds of officers. Two candidates received Workmen degrees and the drill team under Capt. G H Wiles performed admirably attracting applause from a large audience.
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Wm. M. Narvis
P. Ingham
G. H. Wiles
Cuba and United States sign new trade treaty
State Department reports the Cuba United States commercial treaty was signed last night in Washington. Terms are undisclosed but it is understood the agreement generally provides a twenty percent reduction on goods moving between the two nations in either direction.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Cuba
United States
Trial Reveals Accidental Poisoning Theory in Dunlap Case
In Aledo on December 12, testimony details Allie Cool’s August death and a potential accidental poisoning linked to a poisoned candy. Emma Riddell testified seeing the chocolate cream candy and described a phone conversation with Tona Dunlap about Allie Cool’s condition as defense questions questioned ages and sequence of events.
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Aledo
Tona Dunlap
Allie Cool
Emma Riddell
Allie Dool
Miss Riddell
Allie
Mystery Doctor Testimony on Dunlap Illness in Store
Miss Cora McMullen visited the store thirty minutes before Tona Dunlap and gave chocolate candies to Miss Dool. Dr M G Reynolds testified about Allie Dool’s case and described telephoned calls to Dunlap residence and the arrival of Dr Browning and Dr Carter. They found Tona ill but not severely distressed and noted ipecac had been prescribed and taken.
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Cora McMullen
Tona Dunlap
Miss McMullen
M. G. Reynolds
Allie Dool
Miss Riddell
Dunlap
Tona
Wheat Market Rises on Strong Position and Weather Bets
Chicago market dispatch notes May wheat near peak prices with a strong uptrend, urging buying on dips. Corn shows active short-covering by Patton and potential for higher May corn prices, while oats firm on wheat and corn strength. Receipts data for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Hogs listed for Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. Liverpool close marks wheat and corn gains.
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Geo. H. Phillips
Chicago
Patton
Kansas City
Omaha
Laying the Cable Begins to Honolulu in San Francisco
The cable laying work to Honolulu started today in San Francisco with thousands witnessing the ceremony.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Cere
Cousins Plans Third Operation in Coming Days
Marshalltown Iowa December 12 a private Chicago advisory says Congressman Robert G Cousins prepares for a third operation for bladder trouble to be performed within a few days.
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Marshalltown
Chicago
Robert G. Cousins
Lindner Sees Improvement at Davenport Hospital
Word from A. L. Lindner at Davenport hospital says he feels better and doctors expect a return home in about four weeks if all goes well. Friends express pleasure at the renewed progress.
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A. L. Lindner
Davenport
Read the Journal Tonight for Big Christmas Gift Savings
Advertisements in tonight's Journal promise money saving deals perfect for extensive Christmas gift shopping. Readers are urged to compare prices and plan purchases to maximize discounts and reduce holiday costs.
Accident injures boy in leg near Moscow Iowa
A hammerless gun in Ed Miller's hands discharged by accident hitting his nephew Master Leonard Desmond in the right leg. Doctors Leith and Cooling found 50 or 60 shots. Leonard is getting along nicely.
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Moscow
Ed. Miller
Leonard Desmond
Drs. Leith
Leonard
Not 10 merge leagues but will get on common ground
New York report states August Herrmann Frank Robison and James Hart for the National and Dag Johnson Chas Somers and James Erffoyle for the American league met to seek a peaceful end to ongoing baseball disputes. They discussed stopping competition for players a salary limit and a nonconflicting schedule with the American opposed to a merger.
Santa Maria Volcano Eruption Posts Lava and Mud
San Francisco reports ongoing Santa Maria eruption in Guatemala with new crater spewing lava and cold mud being ejected. Authorities note continued volcanic activity and potential hazards.
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Volcano
Guatemala
San Francisco
Santa Maria
Questioned election of Judge Wade to Congress
A Des Moines report suggests a challenge to Judge Wade’s congressional election citing his then district court judge role forbidden by the constitution. If Governor Cummins withholds the certificate, the issue may go to the House. Muscatine had not heard of such proceedings. the report may be based on outside information.
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Des Moines
Wade
Congress
District Court
Cummins
House of Representatives
Muscatine
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers for Coming Year
At a Royal Neighbors meeting on Wednesday afternoon officers were elected for the next twelve months. A special session on Tuesday, December 16, will ballot on nine applications and address other business. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee followed the meeting. Officers chosen include Oracle Mrs. Catherine Moncrief and Vice Oracle Miss Martha Krone among others.
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Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Catherine Moncrief
Martha Krone
Katie Parvin
Amanda Tarr
Cora Hinkle
May Weltz
Inner Sentinel
Lottie Steinefert
Outer Sentinel
Bertha Coon
Matilda Hintman
C. Moncrief
Snowbound Chicago Weather Hits Iowa With Heavy Snow
Chicago reports heavy snowfall expected tonight and Saturday with special indications for Iowa. Weather likely to disrupt travel and coats will be needed as snow accumulates across the region.
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Chicago
Iowa
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