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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

6

Justice Tenernys Plan Favored by National Leaders

A R Tenn rney president of the Three League was invited by President Johnson of the American League to present his plan at the national baseball commission meeting in Cincinnati January 8. He seeks clarifications and readjustment of minor league territory to relieve finances and protect the central west from consolidation. Leaders from the National and American Leagues and the International and other associations support legislative action to improve minor leagues and player assignments.

Chicago A. R Johnson American League Minional Baseball Commission Cinalti Tenrney Propousx Fie -Belfaves Sonny Minor Vuln Tourney John K. Tener National League Edward G. Barrow International League M. E. Duatiea Contra Association League

Local Knights Initiation Set for Davenport

Laurent Council Knights of Columbus plans to witness the initiation of candidates by Loras Council in Davenport on January 4. Degrees will be shown in the Davenport hotel ballroom, followed by a banquet at the Hotel Blackhawk. Committees have been appointed and plans near completion. A Christmas party for lodge members returning from the border with Battery B is set for December 27 at the Davenport Coliseum.

Laurent Vuouneil Knights of Columbus Pla Loras Council J Davenport Futel Hotel Blackhawt Battery B Coliseum

Rousing Christmas Program by Zion Lutheran Children

Zion Lutheran church presents an extensive Christmas program Sunday evening featuring songs, declamations, dialogues, and a chorus of children. The varied program includes festive carols, readings, and musical interludes performed by multiple child soloists and groups in the church auditorium.

The Zion Lutheran Church Wikammon Annie Tlavemanm Auurthe Sehmelut Nile Brada Amalie Lynde Merltution Alen Asson Contin Marie Sylvester Ethlehem Enakt Wodin Sached Mohere Harold Seheers Trettatian Marie Lohrengel Taber's Cradle Carl Irocman Jeanenie Siberhorn Matis Deolmeson Amne Reckimann Christina Thowshte Ldith X Moneldt Marie Hamman Mare Lohvencel Fi Song Helllohenps Star Lane Lycom Ranken Triole Malkaen Charlotte Huerkert Adele Mofedrich Auguste Brod DI Trade Wayman Qulina Martin Cherie Nana Tiere Arthur Mahler Edu Soll Tecitatan Hanelujan Margret Axel Dinlowie Lydit Loge Hann K. Divlogne Rene Terpel Tinamer Albert Sylventer Todumation Lyle Hildebratht Vie Chive Auditartum

Cantata by Presby terian children set for Tuesday eve

Local Presbyterian church hosts a children's cantata titled Santa Christmas Bargain on Tuesday evening at the Sunday school hall. Admission is free for children. a charge for others applies. Cast includes Tinkle Maker, Dalph Howell, Bruce Mackenzie, Gus Alber, Harold Patrick, and others with a chorus and townspeople.

Presby Turk Snc Othara Tinkle Cy See Ees Dalph Howell Bruce Mackenzie Gus Albeu

Muskies Defeat Cheyenne In High-Scoring Battle At Armory

Muskies dominate Cheyenne 100 to 14 in a rugged armory game. Gould leads with 14 baskets, Schroum adds 10, Kants and Bloom each 10 as Muskies set a brisk pace, holding Cheyenne to two field goals in the final period and driving to Waterloo tonight for another matchup.

Choyonna Indiana Armory Maran Rye Healey Tedd Gonla Gould Sehrouch Kants Tony Bloom Ang Ile Cloud Ladinus Falans Waterlin Waterloo Chienga

Indian manager and Musky team clash in early league notes

A fragmented report recalls a former Muskies manager, WG Smith of Denver, and his ties to Roxey Walters era. It mentions Smith as a center for Dallas in the Texan league and a 272 batting-like figure, with references to Topakw Western league and Pirates, amid war or rivalry context involving the Cheyenna Indians and Muskies.

Smith Dallas Aluht Anatter Uhoy Hall Lan Gheopa Teiok Phushuegh ‘Pirates

Plans for Minneapolis boat races during wool season

Minn eapols plans to host Gold Challenge motor boat races starting June 26 as part of a broader regatta schedule. The event may include the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association regatta and new boats such as Baby Marold, owned by Corey Wilts, with hopes of attracting entrants from Detroit, Chicago, and other cities.

Minneapolts Bremers Minneapolh Miny Minneapolis Couvoir Mississippi Taxt

Retain Rowland as Sox Manager for 1 More Year

Announcement confirms Clarence Rowland will manage the Chicago White Sox again next season. President Comiskey offered no comment on other staff, while trade talks surface involving Demaree and Moran’s champions as’s team plans extend into the coming campaign.

Chicago Boe Clarence Rowhmd Jy Toen White Sox Yentordhy Comigker Rowland South Side Ute Gama Eadie Col Coe Minin Boston Red Sox Comiskey Wisallon Glenon Adie Coling Weny Poe Aone Lo Waller London Koudan Hamnared Cal Har Cobd Thies Hip Jim Gavennder Moran Inex Whang al Demarne al Demare Weostman Demaree Chienga Totam Chicnzo

Fifer Approved as Referee for Varsity Basketball

Charles M. Fifer has been approved as a basketball referee by the National Amateur Athletic Union and related bodies. His official status places him on par with AAU referees, authorized to preside over games at the Armory tonight and in future high-level matches.

Udyiey Charles M. Fifer Rofarau Volgec National Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Union New York Taday Steve Tad Hia Amy Offelal Fifer Jin Prealdad Central Bucketball Committee A. A. Aychinnploudttn Eames

Reform Church 10 Presents A Christmas Program

The Reform Church at Conosvilla hosts a Christmas program this Saturday evening listing numerous performances and participants. The program includes song, recitation, and tableaux with names such as Marvin Brockway Taylor Carney and Walter Mean among others, plus a charity collection for orphans and various vocal and dramatic acts.

Conosvilla the Cinea Reformachive Marvin Brockway Taylor Bhiurold Adamn Moondiehe Aarye Xello Walther Tuliiyy Lebimany Carls Beeltition Ian Chitintinaa Rk Carney Ealucion Wayne -Rauwich Cioir Uerakd Allen Raeltation Christa Pune Art Sued Wixerojan Chridiania Serabes Pon Mame Ay Keelntian Romray'e Alter Wite Morten Clarence Coftin Hans Julee Vareter Winifrod Salles Chelly 4 Green

Local social notes from Wilton and Muscatine area

Whol Baker and Mrs George Hombner visit Muscatine. Ed McCartney travels from Milne for a city visit. Mrs JH Schroeder and daughter May Hulda return from a rural trip. Dr Dewar makes Davenport visit, Mrs Goorse-Honbner calls in town en route home to West Liberty. Grey Camiminga and Ella Scull seen in Muscatine visitors.

Milne JH. Schroeder Mlay Hulda Dwrar Goorse - Honbner Framex West Liberty Iron Musque

Open Meeting of Modern Woodsmen at Woodmen Hill

A large crowd attended a Modern Woodsmen of America open meeting last evening at Woodmen Hill. The program featured orchestral numbers, vocal and violin solos, piano pieces, readings, whistling, and a vocal duet, with performances by Dantsing orchestra, Miles Dilsay Wilvert, Carlona Diarelka, Raymond Ribak, Lohr, Hristol, Ixthor Punle, Frad Fieken, Misa Ribak, Stebeccn Hartman, Charles Quandt, and the moly quartet from Ames, Lincoln, Latham, Wetzel, and Gausney. Dewing's orchestra provided music after the program.

Modern Woods Nen America Woodmen Hill Danting Miles Dilsay Wilvert Mas Carlona Diarelka Raymond Ribak Mesam Lohr Hristol Vietrola Xhow Nh Moly Quartette Aemers Vincoln Latham Wetzel Gausney Dewing Orchestra

State Faces Goal Shortage Amid City Protests

In Polk County, Folk County and Des Moines area officials reported a severe goal shortage with 24 talnes in Folk County and an output near 1,750,000 tons. The Des Moines city council urged relief measures as merchants reportedly ship coal to other states at higher prices. The mayor threatened action to keep Polk County coal locally and called for policy force if needed.

Presa Thy Dee Moines Dolore Ute Counael Logamoun Ramorsa Kelling Folk County MacVienr Cluivens Polk County Dew Moines

Vigilance Men Visit City in Campaign for Reform

Amnetrong of Des Moines, successor to T J Shufelt as secretary of the Associated Vigilance Convention of Town, toured the city yesterday with the Mapens club ad group. Shufelt, former secretary, spoke on vigilance work and national effort led from Chicago by the association secretary Ik von Heeretary.

Rank Amnetrong Des Moinen T. J. Shufelt Associated Vigilanen Convnitton Mapensting Ad Club Mr. Shufelt Ik von Heeretary Vigilance — Association Chicago

Trucks Answer Call at Second and Pine

Three trucks responded to an alarm at 1115 a clock in the morning at the corner of Second and Pine streets where a chimney was found burning out. No damage or injuries were reported.

Second Pine Streets

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