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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1914

Page

9

Steel Corporation Will Not Cut Wages

United States Steel announces no general wage reductions at present. Chairman Turin Herbert Gary says there will be no overall wage cut, but some adjustments for skilled labor and piece work may occur based on conditions. He notes a generally weak business mood but signals possible improvements and current wage scale will stay for now.

Cassocigtad Press New York N. Y U.S. Staal Corporation Tudse HeIbert EH Gary Tadea Gary U. S. iSteel Corporation

Valentine Geltz Given 15 Days in Linkup Case

Valentine Geltz was arrested last night and appeared before Judge John A. Rowan this morning. He drew 15 days in jail after police report he was in stupefied condition and two officers had to bring him to the station. The judge considered suspending the sentence.

Valentine Geltz John A. Rowan Geltz Judge Rowan

Christmas Society Party At Gunzenhauser Home

A Park Avenue Christmas party for the Park Avenue Kensington Club was hosted by Mrs. Carl Gunzenhauser yesterday afternoon. The festive rooms glowed in red and green with candles lighting the darkened house. Santa distributed gifts as Aird Ida Appel Springhorn and Mrs. H Meteger played piano and Marguerite Hinkel sang. A Christos luncheon followed the afternoon. The next meeting is set for January 6 at Mrs. W Hill’s home on Smalley avenue.

Gunzenhauser Carl Gunlgenhauser Park Avenue Kensington Club Spent & Pleasant Station Kensington W. §. Hill Smalley Avenue

Ladies of Maccabees Hold Business Session

The Ladies of the Maccabees held a regular session at the hall devoted to business. They plan an officers installation at the next meeting on Monday January 4. A silver spoon is to be presented to members with perfect attendance. eleven members will receive spoons. A social hour followed the meeting.

Ladies OF Maccabees Ladies of the Mascabees

Partners of Santa Claus campaign seeks more food and clothing

The annual Partners of Santa Claus drives in Muscatine report record enrollment this year and plan bigger Christmas relief. Yet severe need persists as many homes lack food and clothing, prompting calls for a final push. Donations of food and clothing are welcomed to help reach needy families this season.

Santa Claus Santa Clana Muscatine London Senator Works San Diego Gay Lodge National Forest Conservation Commission HOUSE Hobson

Fire Plugs Proposed In Downtown Alleys For Faster Fire Protection

The city water works department considers placing fire plugs in downtown alleys to reach rear fire scenes quicker with less hose. Backed by underwriters, the plan aims to boost fire protection in business blocks, using alloy hydrants to extend quicker service and maintain strong pressure and capacity overall.

City Water Works Department Water Works Department Iowa

Muscatine Man Weds Davenport Bride at German Lutherans

The marriage of Misa Augué Moeviler of Davenport and Christian Liefeldt of Muscatine was performed last evening at 5 30 o'clock at the parsonage of the German Lutheran church with Rev J Haefner officiating. They left for Davenport to make their home. The Philharmonic club met at Schmidt miste hall for practice. next session is Monday evening December 28.

Muscatine Davenport Misa Augué Moeviler Christian Liefeldt German Lutheringions Church J. Haefner Siefeldt Davonnort Iowa Philharmonic Clup Schmidt Miste

December 26 Declared Booze Day in Judge Rowan Court

December 26 will be booze day as Judge Rowan rules the whiskey seized in the Albert Lintz raid at 103 East Front Street and the Day cabin boat case will be tried. If owners fail to show cause, the confiscated liquor faces destruction.

Woman Fractures Limb After Attempt To Walk

Mrs A I Williamson of Wapella Illinois in frail health for some time suffered a lower limb fracture this morning when she tried to rise and walk. The fall due to her weight caused the injury and her prognosis is poor with a likely slow recovery.

Wapella A. I. Williamson

Captain King and Family Spend Holidays at Home

Captain and Mrs A A King welcome the holidays with their son, Dr 13 H King Mere, and other family members at their residence. The King household plans quiet seasonal observances and visits with relatives during the festive period.

H. King

Free premiums by mail from Oatman County ad

Consumers are urged to exchange labels for gifts rather than pay for ads. Mail the labels to receive a prepaid premium, with the picture offered by the Milk Co Dundee Illinois and Chicago area notices. The offer runs for six months.

Oatman County Denied Milk’ Co Dundee Ill Adv City, of Chicago

Holiday visitors head to followstone park family

The King family and Mrs Miriam King Reid along with children from Hayfield Ninu are expected to reach the city tomorrow to spend the holidays with Dr B H King on West Fourth Street.

F Ollowstone B. H. King West Fourth Street Miriam King Reid Hayfield Ninu

Adjourning the Western Railway Wage Arbitration

The Western railway wage arbitration proceedings were adjourned to January 4 after holiday meetings. Judge Jeter C. G. Pritchard and Warren V. Stone announced progress and courtesy. Stone explained the method to collate pay rolls and offered to share half the cost for copies.

Associated Fress Chicago Western Railway Jeter CG. Pritchard Warren Stone Pritchard Oth

Fire at Arriaga Theatre in Bilbao Causes Casualties

The Flavis Agency patch from Bilbao reports a serious fire at the Arriaga theatre in Bilbao Spain with casualties feared. Details on numbers are not yet confirmed.

Associated ‘Press Paris Flavas Bilboa Spain Arriaga Theatre

Christmas Gift Bank Advertisement Prompt

An old Muscatine State Bank advertisement urges giving a bank as a Christmas gift. It promotes a savings book issued by the bank’s Savings Department with a deposit of $1.00 or more. The message targets children employers and gay family members as recipients.

Muscatine State Bank

Canadian Pacific Buys Four Ships in Belfast and Glasgow

Belfast message to the Evening Star states the Canadian Pacific Railway has purchased four ships under construction at Belfast and Glasgow. The cost is reported to exceed 7.5 million dollars, indicating a major expansion in shipping capacity.

Canadian Pacific Associated Presa Live London The Evening Star Belfast Canadian Pacific Railway Company Glasgow

Local News Briefs From West Third Street and Beyond

Harold McKee returns from New York representing McKee & Bliven Button Co and plans holidays with Wisnarenis. Kalorama Kensington club postpones meetings until January 5 at Mrs. Robert Toyne’s home. New twins blessed to Mr and Mrs Marion Kkenkler at 219 Ast Sixth Street. Mrs George Kopf of Durant improves from inflammatory rheumatism. Abs Claud Brody announces birth of ten pound son. Marriage license issued to Joseph Plank and Alida Meady County Clerk W. S. neKee. Mundt’s Carrings advertises sleighs and cutters.

Harold McKee Kalorama Kensington Club Robert Toyne Marion Kkenkler Ast Sixth Street George Kopf Durant Abs Claud Brody Dale Street Joseph Plank Alida

Room for rent at 719 Woodview Ave by John Kothler

Classified brief states a one room house for rent located at 719 Woodview Avenue. Property listed under John Kothler with contact for inquiries and rental terms implied by the ad.

Woodview Ave John Kothler

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