Scheme to rob Nippon nabbed in Bud scheme
A fraud plan using charity guise led to a delivery of goods to an East Ninth Street home. A woman named Mrs Cummins ordered about $8 in goods from B H Lilly Dry Goods, then another order for an expensive dress under Mrs F H Little. Police, led by Chief Wannatta, halted the scheme after deliveries were left at the Connell residence and the suspects denied orders. The incident suggested a test of the store’s delivery policy for a wider wholesale robbery by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H E. Lilly Dry Goods
Anna
Chief Vannatta
Scheme at other stores exposed by chance upon billing
The article notes that the scheme was being carried out at other stores and would only be uncovered by chance when the bills were presented, highlighting a covert fraud that relied on checkout records to reveal the truth.
Local tourists peril from riots in China travel
The Clark tour party including Mr and Mrs FP Musser Miss Delia Hutchinson and Colonel W B R Keeler faces anti foreign sentiment in China with fears of an uprising during their Canton visit. Frank C Clark of New York guides the group as the viceroy appeals to Washington to stop the visit. Herbert Clark in charge has been warned to proceed with caution while American consul Macae at Hong Kong fears danger. The party is currently in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. M. Musser
Delia Hutchinson
Iowa City
W. BR. Keeler
Chicago
Alasentine
Clark
Orient
Frank C. Clark
New York
China
Canton
Washington
Globe Trotters
Herbert Clark
Macae
Hong Kong
Manila
Child Suffers Head Wound From Fall At Home
The three year old son of William Raiser of 1128 Logan Street received a severe scalp wound after tripping near a stove on Sunday evening. He bled profusely and required several stitches after Dr. J. B. Fulham was summoned to treat the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Raiser
Logan Street
J. B. Fulham
Local News and Holiday Visits in Muscatine
Mrs Elmer Donnell of St Louis arrives in Muscatine to spend holidays with sister Mrs D W Jackson at 613 West Third Street. Robert Jackson comes from Grinnell to visit Iowa College and stay with Judge and Mrs D W Jackson at 512 West Third Street. Miss Cora Althaus arrives from Grinnell to spend Christmas vacation with her parents in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Elmer Donnell
St. Louis
Muscatine
D. W. Jackson
West Third Street
Robert Jackson
Grintell
Iowa
Cora Althaus
Grinnell
Town College
Muscatine to Debate Washington High in City
Arrangements secured a preliminary debate between Muscatine and Washington High schools for Friday evening January 14 under the Iowa State Debating league. Washington chose the negative and Muscatine the affirmative to discuss the commission form of government amid local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Washington
Iowa State Debating League
Eight Young Ladies Surprise Miss Geneva Howe With Sleepover
Miss Geneva Howe of 911 East Ninth street hosted eight young lady friends Saturday who joined in games music and a slumber party overnight. An excellent breakfast followed Sunday. The First Presbyterian Christian Endeavor plans a Tuesday bus ride to a country home for an oyster supper yet to be announced. At Sunday services Christmas themes were observed. Shelby Norman Fost G A R adjutant Jus Schmidt calls a regular meeting tomorrow evening for comrades to share their best and worst Christmas Army days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Howe
East Ninth Street
Shelby Norman Fost
Jus. Schmidt
Adit
Unsavory Case Set for Trial in District Court
Mrs. Ollie Kile sues Dr. I F Carl for 10000 damages alleging slander with unsavory details. Case, dismissed last spring, is reset for Tuesday and may occupy the week. Plaintiffs attorneys include former Senator A Carpenter. defense by M J Wade and Jayne Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Kile
I. F. Carl
A. Carpenter
Columbus Tunction
C. A. W. Kent
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Jayne & Hoffman
Hurry to claim the last .33 sleighs from Frank Bowman
Only .33 sleighs remain, urging Frank Bowman to act quickly as buyers race to secure the scarce items before stock runs out.
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Frank Bowman
Grocery Notice Extends Evening Hours Through Christmas
Retail groceries will stay open every evening until Christmas and close at midnight on Christmas days. See Bilkey, the harness man, for coal and carriage heaters and flat irons also sleigh bells and horse blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilkey
Also Mentioned on This Page
M Connell
Mercantile House
Lilly
Cummins
Little
Loggins
Gasper
Up-to Dare Shoe Store
West Second Street
Boston
Bond's Restaurant
Nievel
Muscatin
Geresaia
Nmas
The
Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
B. Schmidt Shoe Store
Chestnut Street
Harry Kern
Mgr
W. F. Riesgh
Iowa Avenue
GEO Kranz & Son
U.S. Express Office
W . E. Scannell
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