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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
10
Residents of the district will voice objections to the benefits assessment set by the drainage commission. The Masccatine county courthouse will host the session amid expected crowds. The joint boards convene to file protests, with the session likely held in the district courtroom.
E McMains, manager of the Standard Oil office here, today received a solid gold 20 year service button granted this month to employees who have completed the required length of service. McMains entered Standard Oil service long ago.
A long-serving employee receives a complimentary letter and a presentation button from the company, reflecting appreciation for many years of continuous service since 1892. The note highlights loyalty and steady contribution within the firm.
Major General George B. Davis former judge advocate general of the army died suddenly at his Washington home from heart disease. He was a notable author on military topics.
Muscatine health officials voted last night to appoint the city health physician, fire committee chairman, and fire chief as a committee to draft rules for the use of the pul motor. The rules will be posted at the Champion Hose House and the city recorder's office, with few other items on the agenda.
The Muscatine Iowa Board of Health met December 15 1914 with Mayor Kern presiding. Aldermen Heerd and absent Bowen. Engineer Young and Street Commissioner Graebner present. Expenses paid for health and fire related items were approved and rules for firemen and pulmotor drafted. Dr J L Klein City Health Officer submitted the December report noting births and a mortuary tally for the month.
City health figures include cemetery burials and disease cases. The board notes totals for Greenwood cemetery and St Marys, scarlet fever and smallpox counts, quarantine releases for the month. Street Commissioner Graebner moved adjournment, seconded by Alc, carried. H B Canle clerk.
In Rome on December 15 the chamber of deputies approved a near unanimous vote of confidence in the government. Premier Salandra spoke reaffirming that Italy remains in watchful neutrality despite pressures and debates about policy.
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Two Maquoketa men Warren Stanley and Roy Hendrickson were arrested in Columbus Junction by Marshal Frank Oakes on December 16. Stanley allegedly stole Otto Seeberger’s auto and Hendrickson a rifle from Jas Sutton. The pair traveled west, slept in a barn after their car broke down, then returned to town. They were taken back to Maquoketa with the stolen property. The report also notes local social items and visits including notes on Christmas observances and residents’ movements.
A Constantinople dispatch says Abbas Hilmi khedive of Egypt has gone to Vienna for talks with Austrian authorities. He has stayed in Constantinople, with reports he planned to lead a Turkish army into Egypt to seize power from Britain. British sources say he could be deposed with Prince Hossein Pasha expected to reign.
Columbus Junction Iowa December 14 Mr and Mrs A A Ballentine of Janesville return home after visiting Mrs Ballentine's parents Mr and Mrs Co A Woodruff. Alma Diehl traveled to Muscatine for a short stay with her uncle Will Schlunz and wife. Mrs W CO Bixby visited Muscatine Tuesday. Rev E C Brooks went to Muscatine to see his daughter Mrs M D Secrist and to check on Morris Marshal and Will B Edmondson in Belleville Hospital. Albert McCullough went toward West Liberty Tuesday for a nearby location.
Miss Lottie McCrory of Hamilton Illinois visited Tuesday evening at the home of her sister Mrs Oscar Duncan, while others previously visiting at their uncle E H Heilmere southwest of town returned to Sperry Tuesday evening.
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