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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
13
Sheriff probes cause after Johnson County district No 5 school house burns Tuesday night with kerosene traces found at the scene. A sleighing party nearby aided the quick response as investigators pursue the guilty party. Interurban Days in Iowa City aim to raise 50000 for a Davenport Iowa City interurban project.
Park Place school held a Christmas program with a Swedish Legend and songs by pupils. William Hine of Park Avenue donated a Christmas tree and presents for the primary pupils, who also enjoyed a treat.
East side plants suspend operations for Christmas. Huttig Manufacturing will close for a week for invoices and repairs, resuming January 6. Workers take holiday due to increased orders and past night shifts. Twelve new machines to be added to expand capacity.
The Blue Mouse adaptation by Clyde Fitch features Jersey and Paulette Divine in a rollicking farce at the Grand Opera House. The Wolf also arrives with a strong New York Chicago pedigree and elaborate scenery to draw a full house.
The California Girls Burlesque Co. featuring 25 star artists and 4 chorus lines headlines at the Grand this Friday night. With Helen Russell and a roster of acts including Burke & Dillon, Russell & Trueheart, and the Dancers, tickets are priced 25c 35c and 50c.
Federal court ruled that Oklahoma state officers must return all liquors seized from the Katy railroad depot in Muskogee. If the liquors were disposed of, officers risk contempt of court. Seizures followed attempts to enforce the prohibitory law.
Ad Wolgast posted a $1000 forfeit to bind a match with Battling Nelson and press for a stay in the United States. Nelson welcomed the prospect yet warned Wolgast he faces a fierce fight if they meet for forty-five rounds, with both boxers weighing options and potential London plans.
The Y M C A gym hosts factory league basketball this evening with Barry vs Hawkeye and Automatic Huttig vs McKee Bliven among matchups. Central College cancels trip due to Pella college scheduling, and remaining games move to Thursday before Baker University’s first team game.
A religious drama depicting the Biblical life of Joseph will be presented at the German Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening by 12 men likely portraying Josephs brothers. Directed by William Funck Epworth League president, the program offers a novel attraction with a religious character for the season.
Former State Senator C. C. Dickinson of Henry county wins the Democratic nomination to succeed De Armand in Butler Missouri after a 675 ballot convention. Dickinson polls 42 votes with J. W. Suddath at 22 on the final ballot.
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