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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
2
President Wilson announced strong opposition to the literacy test in the immigration bill and said he does not believe the test tests quality. He has not decided if this opposition will affect the entire bill or if other provisions could overcome his objections. Plus a church supper ad follows.
The White House awaits fuller information before asking Governor Goethals for destroyers to enforce canal neutrality. President Wilson says no real differences exist among Garrison Daniels and Bryan, pending his final decision. Cabinet discussions focus on patrol needs and warnings for warships near the three mile limit as Goethals’ advice arrives.
A concise list presents a holiday meal featuring chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, slaw, pickles, rolls, brown bread, coffee, and Christmas pudding.
A Muse A Tonight venue advertises admission at five cents per person for a limited evening program. The short notice invites readers to attend a local cultural event at the venue.
The German converted cruiser Cormorant was reported at Guam's harbor an American post in the Ladrones. It was given 24 hours from 10 am Guam time to leave or be interned for war, due to coal and water shortages. Navy officials say the ship, likely an unprotected cruiser, may be the derelict Cormoran interned in Honolulu.
Washington December 15 Colonel Roosevelt loomed as a potential witness before the House Naval Committee in its discussion of national defense preparedness. Hobson pressed for Roosevelt to appear, while Butler and Buchanan debated the propriety of dragging out his views.
Food Inspector M. E. Flynn spent today in Muscatine examining compliance with pure food laws. He said no major violations were found during the visit and noted he would monitor for any breaches of the law.
Ad promotes a all leather pocketbook combining bill fold card case stamp compartment identification card 1915 calendar and coin slot with your name stamped in gold offered at a special price of 50 cents postpaid.
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