Scheme torob nipped in bud ends charity ruse
A scheme to rob wholesale under charity guise was foiled after a dress order mismatched in size triggered an investigation. A mobile set of deliveries to 802 East Ninth Street led Chief W. J. Vannatta to uncover the ruse linked to Mrs. Cummins and Mrs. Little, with a woman posing as a buyer and others aiding the plot. The plan aimed to test delivery to fuel a larger wholesale raid by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Lilly Dry Goods
Anna Cum
Frank Connell
Chief Vannatta
Mercantile House
Lilly
Cummins
Little
Scheme Uncovered Only When Bills Are Presented
The scheme at other stores would be discovered only by chance when the bills were presented, revealing a hidden pattern of irregularities.
Local Tourists Face Riots During Orient Visit
The Clark tourism party led by Frank C. Clark travels with risk as anti foreign sentiment in China rises. Members include Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Musser, Delia Hutchinson, and Col. W. B. Keeler. The group, currently in Manila, may reroute Canton due to warnings from the American consul and viceroy requests to avoid danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Musser
Delia Hutchinson
Iowa City
W. B. Keeler
Chicago
Muscatine
Clark
Orient
Frank C. Clark
New York
China
Canton
Washington
Globe Trotters
Herbert Clark
Macae
Hong Kong
Manila
Child Hurt After Fall From Stovetop Hearth
The three year old son of William Baiser of 1128 Logan Street was injured Sunday evening after tripping near a stove. He struck his head on the hearth causing a severe scalp wound that bled heavily. Dr. J D Fulham attended and sutures were applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baiser
Logan Street
J. D. Fulham
Local News Notes From Muscatine This Christmas Season
Mrs Elmer Donnell of St Louis arrives in Muscatine to spend holidays with sister Mrs D W Jackson at 513 West Third Street. Robert Jackson from Grinnell returning from Iowa College to spend vacation with his parents Judge and Mrs D W Jackson at 513 West Third Street. Miss Cora Althaus arrives from Grinnell to spend Christmas vacation with her parents in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Elmer Donnell
St. Louis
Muscatine
D. W. Jackson
West Third Street
Robert Jackson
Grinnell
Iowa College
Cora Althaus
Muscatine to Debate Washington High on City Government
Muscatine earns the preliminary debate with Washington High in a Muscatine versus Washington matchup set for Friday evening January 14 under the Iowa State Debating League. Washington will choose a side and select the negative while Muscatine takes the affirmative on the commission form of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Muscaine
Washington
Iowa State Debating League
Unsavory Case Set for Trial
The district court is set to hear Mrs. Ollie Kile versus Dr. F. F. Carl Tuesday morning with $10,000 damages sought for alleged slander. The case previously stalled last spring but was revived by a new petition detailing the accusations. Attorneys include C. A. Carpenter and C. A. Kent for the plaintiff and M. J. Wade and Jayne & Hoffman for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Kile
F. F. Carl
C. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
C. A. W. Kent
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Jayne & Hoffman
Run on Sleighs Dwindle as Holiday Sale Ends Fast
Frank Bowman warns shoppers that only 33 sleighs remain, urging a quick purchase before stock runs out. Limited quantities push urgency for holiday riders to act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Miss Geneva Howe Hosts Slumber Party After Christmas Games
Eight young ladies gathered Saturday at Miss Geneva Howe’s home at 11 East Ninth Street for an evening of games and music followed by a slumber party and a Sunday breakfast. They plan an oyster supper at an undisclosed country home, with the destination announced later. A Christmas service followed by a Shelby Norman Post meeting was announced for Sunday evening. Gus Schmidt Adjt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Howe
East Ninth Street
G. A. RK
Shelby Norman Post
Gus. Schmidt
Adjt
Christmas Endeavor Plans Bob Ride at First Presbyterian
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian Church plans a bob ride for Tuesday evening with details readied for church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Grocery Stores Open Evenings Through Xmas
Retail groceries announce evening hours extended until Christmas Eve and a midnight closing on Christmas Day, affecting shopping times and customer planning.
Bilkey Offers Coal and Winter Harness Goods
Local vendor Bilkey the harness man advertises coal carriage heaters flat irons sleigh bells and horse blankets as essentials for cold season servicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilkey
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Loggins
Caspen
Upodate Shoe Store
West Second Street
Boston
Bond's Restaurant
Mgs
Susy Sen
Nievel’s
I. Nierel & Son
Muscatin
Geresala
Iowa Avenue
Schmidt Shoe Store
Chestnut Street
OLR
Harry Kern
Mgr
AAA
GEO Kranz & Son S. Ex Offic
Home Fea Co
W . E. Scannell
Ie Ey
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