U S Steel Will Not Cut Wages in General
Judge Albert H. Gary announces no broad wage cuts by U S Steel at present. Some readjustments may occur for skilled labor and piece work based on conditions, but the overall wage scale will remain in place for now. The statement notes a improving business mood and hopes for steadier gains ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
N. Y
U. S. Steel Corporation
Albert H. Gary
Gary
U.S. ‘Stee] Corporation
Valentine Geltz Given 15 Days in Court
Valentine Geltz was arrested last night and appeared before Judge John A. Rowan this morning receiving a 15 day sentence. He was brought to the station in a stupefied condition after two officers assisted. The judge may suspend the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Geltz
John A. Rowan
Geltz
Christmas Party at Gunzenhauser Home
A Park Avenue Kensington club gathering at Mrs. Carl Gunzenhauser’s home featured red and green Christmas decor, a darkened house lit by tree candles, and a real Santa delivering gifts. Mrs Ida Appel Springborn and Mrs Gr Metzger played piano, Miss Marguerite Hinkel sang, followed by a tray luncheon. next meeting at Mrs W S Hill on Smalley avenue January 6.
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Gunzenhauser
Carl Gunzenhauser
Park Avenue
Santa Claus
Ida Appel Springborn
Gr. Metzger
Marguerite Hinkel
W. 5. Hill
Smalley Avenue
Ladies of Maccabees Hold Regular Business Session
The Ladies of the Maccabees met last evening for a regular session at the hall. The evening was devoted to business with plans to install officers at the next meeting on Monday January 4. Anyone with perfect attendance will receive a silver spoon. eleven members will be awarded. A social hour will follow.
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Ladies OF Maccabees
Ladies of the Maccabees
Muscatine Man Weds Davenport Girl at Zions Church
Miss Augusta Moeller of Davenport and Christian Liefeldt of Muscatine were married last evening at 5 30 in the parsonage of the German Lutheran Zions church with Rev J Haefner officiating. They left for Davenport to reside. Philharmonic club met at Schmidt music hall for practice. no special plans, next session Monday evening December 28.
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Muscatine
Davenport
Augusta Moeller
Christian Liefeldt
German Lutheran Zions Church
J. Haefner
Philharmonic Club
Schmidt Music Hall
December 26 Booze Day in Judge Rowan's Court
December 26 will be Booze Day in Judge Rowan's court. Whisky seized in the raid on Albert Lintz’s room at 103 East Front Street and the Day cabin boat’s liquor will be placed on trial. If no sufficient reason is shown by the alleged owners, the alcohol will be destroyed.
Profit Sharing Plan Offer by Oatman Condensed Milk Co
Advertisement promises free premiums in exchange for mailing labels instead of advertising spend. Consumers are told they will receive prepaid premiums by mail from the Oatman Condensed Milk Co based in Dundee Illinois.
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Oatman Condensed Milk Co
Dundee
Partners of Santa Claus Campaign Seeks Food and Clothing
The annual Partners of Santa Claus campaign nears completion as Muscatine faces greater need for food and clothing. More partners and donors are enrolled than prior years, enabling more aid, but distribution must be expanded to meet cold and hungry children. Donations of food and clothing are urged to prevent the effort from seeming hollow.
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Partners of
Santa Claus
Muscatine
Fire plugs in downtown alleys proposed in city
The water works department considers placing fire plugs in alleys to improve rear-block access and speed for firefighting. Backed by underwriters, the plan aims to extend hose lines, reduce setup time, and enhance overall protection for Mustazine, asserting Iowa state-wide strong service without a peer.
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City Water Works Department
Mustazine
Water Works Department
Iowa
Tries to Walk Fractures Limb in Invalid State
Wapello Iowa December 2. Mrs A J Williamson long bedfast attempts to walk and falls breaking her leg. Her condition is serious and recovery unlikely.
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Tournal
Wapello
A. J. Williamson
Captain King Here. Son of Dr. F B H King Here to Spend
Captain and Mrs A A King announce their son’s arrival during the holidays. The brief item notes family greetings and the King household welcoming the child, reflecting a social column notice of a newborn or visit.
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FB. H. King
A. A. King
Day in Congress Briefs and Bills Overview
The Senate held an executive session after routine business. A resolution to rescind the London Naval Safety Convention ratification failed. Senator Works proposed a $400,000 aviation corps training station at San Diego Bay. Senator Lodge urged nullifying contract labor provisions affecting Belgians seeking U.S. farming land or citizenship. Hearings continued on a water power site land leasing bill. The National Forest Conservation Commission sought extension to 1920 at $2,000,000 annually. The House opened eight hours of debate after adopting a rule for Hobson’s proposed constitutional amendment on national prohibition. Adjourned at 1:35 PM to noon Wednesday.
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Ee Senate
London
Works
Aviation Corps
San Diego Bay
Lodge
National Forest Conservation Commission
HOUSE
Hobson
Yellowstone visitors greet Dr King in city for holidays
Yellowstone Park travelers arrive in the city to spend the holidays with Dr H King at West Fourth Street. Mrs Miriam Ising Reid and her children from Hayfield Minnesota are expected to arrive tomorrow.
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Yellowstone Park
H. King
Fourth Street
Miriam Ising Reid
Hayfield, Minn
Adjourning Western Railway Wage Arbitration
The Western railway wage arbitration was adjourned to January 4 in Chicago after holiday greetings from Judge Jeter C. Pritchard and Warren S. Stone. Stone said if testimony shows one man’s earnings, payrolls for all enginemen in that division for the year should be introduced. he offered to bear half the cost and explained a method to obtain copies.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Western Railway
Jeter C. Pritchard
Warren S. Stone
Pritchard
Warren
Stone
Spanish Theatre Fire in Bilbao Reports Casualties
Paris dispatch says a serious fire broke out at the Arriaga theatre in Bilbao with casualties feared. The exact death toll is not yet known.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Bilboa
Spain
Arriaga Theatre
Your Christmas Gift Bank Book Advertisement
A Muscatine State Bank savings department ad promotes giving a bank book as a Christmas gift with a minimum deposit of $1.00, highlighting it as the best gift for children, employees, or family members.
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Our Savings Department
Muscatine State Bank
Canadian Pacific Buys Four Ships in Belfast and Glasgow
A Belfast dispatch reports the Canadian Pacific Railway company has purchased four ships under construction at Belfast and Glasgow. The total cost is said to exceed 7,906 dollars, with the vessels reportedly to be acquired from British shipyards for fleet expansion.
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Canadian’ Pacific
Associated Press
London
Star From
Belfast
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Glasgow
Wireless progress and local notices in Muscatine
Muscatine is in touch with the Atlantic seaboard by wireless at the Crowley residence through Froderick Arthur Hill of Mexico City. Hill, a cousin of Mrs. L. R. Crowley, has earned a wireless operator certificate and plans to work in New Orleans. Also noted are a DeMolay Commandery conclave December 23 and G. A. R. funeral services for Comrade Wm. McCormack tomorrow.
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Muscatine
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Memorial Hall
Court House
Wm. McCormack
J. H. Carl
Adit
Local Notes On Families And Club Delays
Harold Meee returns from New York to visit family for holidays. Kalorama Kensington club postpones meetings until January 5 at Mrs. Robert Toyne’s home. Births include twins to Mr and Mrs Marion Keckler. a ten pound son to Mr and Mrs Claud Brody. A marriage license issued to Joseph Plank and Alida Stead. Mundt's Carriage Works advertises sleighs and cutter gears.
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Harold Meee
J. S. McKee
West Third Street
New York
Mekkee & Bliven Button Company
Kalorama Kensington Club
Robert Toyne
Marion tKeckler
East Sixth Street
Joseph Plank
Alida Stead
W. S. Melxee
Mundt's Carriage Works
Ady
3 room house for sale at 719 Woodlawn Ave
John Koehler lists a three room house at 719 Woodlawn Avenue. Property details are limited in the brief OCR fragment.
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Jfor Auent
Woodlawn Ave
John Koehler
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J. M. Brower
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Clara Kimble Young
Lola
Lubin
Congress
EAST
DeMolay Commandery No. 1
Knights Templar
Cc. E. Fox
George Kopt
Durant
Air
Claud Brody
Dale Street
Journal
Iison Shoe Store
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