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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

11

Capone and Gang Fined in Joliet Court

Al Capone and four henchmen pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons in Joliet Illinois and were fined 200 dollars plus costs each on city charges and 300 dollars plus costs each on state charges. Capone paid 1500 dollars in fines and sent 10.20 to charity after listing a Christmas gift from his large roll.

Joliet Ill Scarface al” Capone Chicago Santa Claus Los Angeles Capone Adams A. F. Delander Salvation Army

Must First Refute Charge Witnesses Were Intimidated

Washington dispatch reports Justice Siddons ordered the government to clear up claims of witness intimidation in the oil tampering case before addressing combined contempt and intimidation charges. Defense lawyers had proposed merging the issues after overnight talks, but Siddons kept the contempt charges intact while sorting Kidwell's affidavit claim.

Washington Justice Siddons Edward J. Kidwell Sigw

Hoehling Resigns After Doheny Fall Trial Service

Justice Adolph Hoehling of the DC supreme court resigns to resume private law practice. He presided over the Fall Doheny conspiracy trial with acquittals following bitter senate debate and defense of his fairness. Hoehling had been appointed by President Harding.

Washington Adolph Hoehling District of Columbia Supreme Court Fall-Doheny White House Hoehling Hoehline Edward L. Doheny Albert 5 Fall Harding Elk Hills Senate Heflin Alabama District of Columbia

Father Moore Sees Christmas as Bridge Between Humanity and Divinity

The Rev. Father P. D. Moore spoke at a Lions Club Christmas address urging a fuller meaning of Christmas. He described Christ as the engineer who bridges humanity and divinity. Three new cubs A. A. Ahrendt Reckow and O. G. Biegert were introduced and gifts exchanged after the program.

Christ Lions Club P. D. Moore St. Mathias Church The Lions Father Moore A. A. Ahrendt Diff Reckow O. G. Biegert

Scout Troops Recap Classroom Knots And Hikes

Troop meetings shift after holidays with Troop 2 postposed and Troop 12 seeking an assistant scoutmaster. Scoutmaster Lyle Mason taught knot tying for Troop 9 while Christmas plans altered schedule. Tenderfoot hikes set for Dec 27 include tests. several patrols gain new medallions and members.

Troop No Lyle Mason Charles Rosenberger Tenderfoot Jack Asthalter

Sisler's Sale Almost Tragic for Baseball Star

St. Louis reports five years after being valued as a $100,000 star, George Sisler was traded from the Browns to the Washington Senators for a nominal sum. Sinus trouble and eye concerns curtailed his prime, though he rebounded in 1927 with 28 stolen bases and a .227 average, leaving managers wary of his continued durability.

St. Louis Babe Ruth George Sisler Galf Sisler Browns Washington Senators Timost Belle Connie Mack

For Sale Items Include Large Barred Rock Cockerels and Dodge

Classified note lists sale items including a large barred rock cockerels and a used Dodge touring car in good condition priced at 125 dollars. Contact numbers 1976 9 and 1157 R provided for inquiries.

Royal Puritan L. M. Nevens

Sheriff Sale of Muscatine Standard Mfg. Co. Property

By virtue of a General Execution the Muscatine County Sheriff will sell on January 13, 1928 at the Standard Mfg Co. 211 E Front Street Muscatine. The sale lists 4 lathe machines 1 milling machine 3 drill presses grinders shop tools and more to satisfy a debt in favor of J L Giesler. Sale hours nine to four with 10 am at Muscatine. Ed Sander Sheriff.

Muscatine County State Iowa Muscatine Front Street J. L. Giesler Ed Sander

No Bargain Offered for Him at Winter Meetings

The Browns faced a muted market as managers judged the player a poor value at any price. No valuable players were proposed, and eventually he was sold for cash rather than a package.

Browns

Madrid Lottery Winner Feeds Poor in City Quarters

An ex change telegraph dispatch from Madrid reports the winner of the Spanish Christmas lottery prize worth 15,000,000 pesetas distributed the funds to impoverished families in Madrid's dense quarters.

London Madrid

Veteran Stage Driver Dies in Manson Iowa

Joseph Lest aged 80 and a longtime Calhoun County resident who once drove the stage line between Rockwell City and Manson died here on Wednesday. He had lived in the county for 57 years and was 80 years old at his death.

Manson Joseph Lest Calhoun County Rockwell City

Rates Decreed Unlawful by Interstate Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee railroad interurban passenger rates into and out of Chicago and Milwaukee were unlawful. The railroad must raise fares to match similar interstate charges by February 15 or face further action.

Washington Chicago Milwaukee Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad

Production Shows Decrease in November Auto Output

Washington reports November automobile production in the United States and Canada fell below totals for the same month last year and the preceding month this year.

Washington United States Canada

Farm For Sale Near Town On Rock Island Road

113 acre farm offering a thriving town site on the Rock Island road in Muscatine Iowa. Owner seeks sale on reasonable terms and will provide good terms. Ideal for someone wanting to live near town. For full particulars contact Titus Loan Investment Company Muscatine Iowa.

Rock Island Road Titus Loan & Investment Company Muscatine Iowa

For Sale Five Room Modern Bungalow

For sale by Titusoan & Investment Co. a new five room bungalow with oak floors bath furnace laundry electric lights and garage. Immediate possession. Also a fox terrier puppy listed as a Christmas present by E A Hartman at 323 East 2nd and phone 2649.

4Th St New Furnace Bath Gitue Loan & Investment Co Iowa Ave Titus Oan & Investment Co E. A. Hartman

Bargain Sale of 60 by 70 Foot Lot in Town District

Owner sells a 60 by 70 foot parcel in a town district for five days. Location listed as 113 Fourth Street. Details emphasize direct owner sale with modest price potential.

4Th St

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