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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
3
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Mayer Koehler casts deciding ballot as the city adopts a one dollar gas ordinance amid council reversals and public debate. The Journal urges the public to back the measure and anticipate increased patronage for the local gas company, while courts loom over potential legal challenges and price debates.
A local council dispute over a gas tax and economic measures ended with a mayoral deciding vote. Socialist aldermen supported the ordinance, shifting the balance to approve a $1,147 measure, while opposing factions, including two citizen candidates, voted against. The outcome followed alliances and political standings before upcoming spring elections.
In Canton and Keokuk, cities plan large Christmas trees loaded with presents for poor children. The Good Fellow movement brings joy and direct aid to homes. Editors urge support for merchants over transient sellers and highlight public school gains and fire safety impacts on city life.
A column recalls events from fifty years ago including a frigid day with the sun shining and a north wind driving temperatures near zero. It notes a fatal accident at Kirk's planing mill where worker Waldron was pulled into machinery and killed, and mentions Thomas Ashcraft and his wife leaving for holidays in Galesburg.
A late 19th century style note lists Josef Roswell returning from a trip to 8 ern Tiinale and Bt Louis with Mrs and Mrs John Kelly of Sioux esty expected to arrive this evening. Also mentions Charles A Gardner and Harman Schmidt returning from Chicago for Christmas, with rabbits entering the market as prices fall to three for twenty-one.
Six shabby men shadow a distinguished Denver visitor, Miss Kate Waring, of Denver, arrives with a frank entourage. She asserts independence, directs seating, and orders a precise dinner. A guest, Miss Waring’s host, identifies himself as Tester, while the Harvard students are noted among the entourage in a tense, formal dining room scene.
In a drawing room scene, Miss Waring compliments the clothes and welcomes Mr. Lester. He recalls wandering five years, fleeing a contrite past and a murder tied to Manuel Laredo at Starbright Ranch, then hints the man may still live. As they converse, she reveals ties to Borat Thornton and hints at Colorado.
Nation's Capital column reports Republican congressmen rebuking a Washington dispatch alleging plans to block Governor Clarke’s renomination. The piece notes quotes from Reps Towner Scott Good Woods and discusses a separate item about General Crozier and a Powder Plant policy at Picatinny arsenal affecting private vs government powder production and potential budget savings.
Government officials weigh where to manufacture ammunition with Rock Island and Picatinny as the main options. If a joint agreement is reached between army and navy, all production may move to Picatinny. otherwise new plants will be needed elsewhere, with Rock Island favored by western delegations for its natural advantages and strong regional support.
New York December 19 The first medical witness for the defense in Hana Schmidt's murder trial was called. Dr Perry Locenstein of Tombs prison testified Schmidt spoke freely of the murder and described it as a sacrifice of love and devotion. She showed no emotion in prison except when the handkerchief embroidered with the letter A, tied to a device, was mentioned.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gustav Schwartze were conducted at her grandmother's Muscatine home with Rev. L M Grigsby presiding. Pallbearers were former schoolmates Geneva Howe Helen Roberts Esther Pobt Pricel Poh Agnes Schwertferer and Mrs May Engel. She was born February 17 1884 in Luxembourg Wisconsin and married Gustav Schwartze in Milwaukee October 26 1918. She died December 16 at her Chicago home after a months long illness.
A man who had just bought a Grinnell ticket perched on the Rock Island viaduct railing between Fifth and Main in Davenport slips and falls 25 feet to the pavement. He dies instantly. He was awaiting a train when balance was lost. identity not released.
Representative Chandler of New York described conditions facing Roumanian Jews as pitiful before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington. He urged a favorable report on a resolution calling the signatory powers to enforce the Berlin treaty of 1878 ensuring no discrimination by creed or race, with Secretary Bryan expressing sympathy. The committee took no action.
Local note from Muscatine recounts resident E Lotgatreth of Sweetland planning repairs and decorations at home during the holidays including painting and porch work to keep children warm.
Business visitors and family visits are noted across Sweetland Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown. Des Moines visitors plan week long holiday visits with relatives. Geo Messink returns from Highmore South Dakota. Local school events include a Red Wood program and box supper to fund a library clock and books. An accident injures Henry Holtz during timber work. Christmas activities include Sweetland M E Ladies bazaar, Sunday school program, and a death in Ireland of Miss Clark, with Alice Clark Landslater planning return to America.
An aging hair toning remedy claims to darken gray hair overnight using a Sage Tea formula sold at drug stores. The ad touts a 60 cent bottle of Wyeths Rage and Aulphar Heir Romety as a natural, even darkening solution, noting millions of bottles sold yearly by a well known pharmacist.
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