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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
6
Santo Domingo coast report says Morales with followers landed today to seize prisoners and advance toward a city this afternoon. They face conspiracy charges as the country remains quiet amid the incident.
Des Moines announces a campaign by the Men's League for Woman Suffrage to form clubs in every county and secure pledges from candidates to grant political rights to women. The effort targets an aggressive statewide push and legislative commitments.
Iowa lightweight Henderson announces via telegram from manager Joseph Schort that he will face Hod Anderson, the Northwest lightweight title holder, in Marshfield at 125 pounds on Christmas Day. Henderson, based in Marshfield for a year, trains hard and seeks to prove his standing among top lightweights on the coast.
Physical Director S D Campbell released the complete schedule for the upcoming park carnival at MW C A next week. Intermediates will run pentathlons on Wednesday afternoon followed by Employed Boys tests in the evening. Thursday at 2 o clock the Juniors will hold their carnival events.
Justice, a respected figure in minor league baseball, leads the Central Association salary committee. His work to resolve the salary limit for clubs outside the major leagues could trigger significant rule changes in the national system governing players’ pay. Local officials praise his leadership after his season-opening visit last spring.
The article highlights Justice, a leading baseball figure, as a key organizer for baseball clubs in San Antonio. It notes his deep knowledge of minor league salary structures and past leadership of the Central Association, with a career including management of Keokuk semi pro teams and rise to president. The piece hints at his role influencing the next annual conclave and league salary discussions.
Pine Creek notes a Sunday family gathering at Mrs. Fred Bear’s, outings by Miss Hulds Barnick and Joe near Pleasant Prairie, and Mrs Anna Kemper as a port caller. A horse theft near a Munson farm led to pursuit and return of the animals for a reward. multiple residents shopped and traveled to Muscatine Davenport and Montpelier, with several calls and business trips recorded.
In Burlington Iowa on December 21 Jed Tonneman of Chicago won a wrestling fall after Roumas refused to continue citing unfairness. Police cleared the stage as spectators clashed with wrestlers and referee Quelle wrestled to restore order amid a rough, chaotic bout.
In New York at the Empire Athletic club Leach Cross moved into the lightweight title circle by beating Knockout Brown in a ten round battle. Cross damaged Brown’s nose and right eye and finished with a whirlwind rally for the popular decision.
American boxer Kid McCoy stops Englishman Barry Croxon in the third round at Paris venue. Croxon led the early rounds, but McCoy surged in the third, finishing with a right hand to the jaw that felled his opponent.
Delayed report from Columbus Junction Iowa lists Mrs Dr J J Crider Rexford Knaub and others traveling to Chicago for Christmas, plus attendance at A Thompson family funeral in Letts and multiple Muscatine visitors clerking at a local store. Other items note typhoid fever, family moves to Nichols and Cle Ulm Washington, and locals headed to Muscatine and Scamore.
Miss Florence Curtis arrives from Cedar Falls Tuesday night to spend vacation at her home here, joining local residents for leisure and social events.
The University of Chicago held its first convocation yesterday with 119 students earning degrees and titles. Muscatine native Arvilla Reynolds received the degree of associate in philosophy.
In Iowa Bluffs a series of social and church events were held with Rev. L B Devore assisting Rev. Mitchell at Oakland meetings. Local residents, including Mrs Emmons of Iowa City, visited family and friends. several families hosted gatherings and relatives traveled to see kin. Lucian Blowse of Virginia IL died of appendicitis, prompting condolences from Teal family.
West Buffalo Prairie residents share weekend visits and gatherings. Ethel Tyler and Eva Walker visited Guy Tyler and family in moss City. Leonard McGinnis and family spent Sunday with Reynole Haye. Wm. Tyler Jr. and family visited Sherman Powell. Arm on Degraff finished Henry Krueger's auto house last week. Sherman Powell and family visited Muscatine Monday. Chas Variatta and family belned Henry Potter who butchered meat Monday. John Powell and family were Mun cating callera on Monday.
Advice warns against risky investments and urges conservative options. The ad claims 34 years of experience selling First Portmage Towa Farm Loans with no customer losing principal or interest. It promotes 5% and 6% Iowa farm loans in any amount and invites readers to write, call, or visit.
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