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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
3
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Clinton Advertiser and Iowa papers mourn the death of Congressman Pepper of the Second District. Pepper, respected for his capacity and bipartisan ties, left a notable record as a working representative. His loss is felt across the state, with leaders weighing how to fill the vacancy and continue his legacy.
The death of T. S. Pepper, longtime figure in the Second Lower Congressional District, stunned the public and colleagues. Pepper was praised for able service, integrity, and diligent work for constituents across parties, leaving a void in national affairs and a grieving family.
News and Views from Washington reports President Wilson will pursue a cautious approach to trusts. He plans to study economic effects of big combinations, avoid sweeping legislation, and reassure business leaders that Democratic policies will not wreck industry.
A chronicle of past events from fifty to ten years ago, including school conventions in Mount Pleasant, a Philadelphia visit by Judge Bramante, a large family reunion in Askaloose, a Waterloo wedding, a west Fourth Street fire, a Lexington student return, a Chicago University concert at the Grand, and a gallstones operation for William Pate.
In Spottsfield, rector John Hare awakens from a nightmare of baptism in a cold cottage. A dying baby prompts a midnight mission as two men escort him through snow. At the cabin, a mother and a girl greet the priest who performs the baptism. The child dies peacefully. the mother and girl, reconciled, walk into the frosty night, while Hare contemplates the eerie vision fulfilled.
Simeon K Howe former resident of Blusen tine and longtime local figure died in Pasadena California on December 21 after a long asthma battle. He was born February 12 1842 at West Freedom Pa married Sarah LeQuatte in 1874 and is survived by his wife and family including E M Howe and four brothers and three sisters. The body will be returned to this city for burial in Greenwood cemetery. funeral arrangements pending.
Y C Gibson of Moline Illinois will speak at the Socialist Hall on West Second Street this evening. Once an educator he now dedicates his time to the socialist movement, editing Rock Island County Socialist and lecturing in Illinois and Iowa. He conducts weekly classes on socialism and will arrange a class in this city. locals are invited to attend.
Fire at the L. Schopkohl general merchandise store in Stockton started at 9:30 this morning. The blaze, worsened by water used to fight it, destroyed the rear and upper portions of the building and a keg of merchandise, with insurance covering the loss. Also notes a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Frack and reports C. F. Dewoody's resignation as chief of the Chicago division of investigation.
Washington news notes Speaker Clark leaves today for New York and New England for a week of lectures during the recess of the house. The Washington diary mentions a December lecture series continuing into the last two sessions, with ongoing talks by the speaker in the capital.
Seabright New Jersey reports a Christmas storm tearing miles of beach and undermining streets. Seafarers warned, houses washed away, railroads blocked, two hotels undermined, many shelter in town hall. No lives lost. In Cleveland Ohio a shelter house collapsed injuring several and burying a score. Blizzard grips Syracuse Rochester and surrounding areas with heavy snow and disrupted travel.
Gerald Armentrout, aged 13 of Letts, was badly burned when a discharged gun barrel flew off and powder blew into his face. The accident occurred Tuesday evening while hunting. He was taken to Helmvuc hospital where doctors treated facial wounds. Doctors fear potential loss of vision in his right eye, though recovery remains uncertain.
Davenport December 26 A federal grand jury charged Mrs Mary Kern of Muaca owas with bootlegging. Bonds were set at $500 before Commissioner Bush. The hearing was brief and she remains in custody as others are named in the case.
The column warns that chasing after the powerful drains money and respect. It notes that people often waste resources trying to gain favor with elites, risking ruin while the public sees through hollow flattery.
Mrs Leonard Nevens and sister Mrs Eugene Prior leave for Pasadena California for the winter. Mr and Mrs Fred Huston of Valley Junction visit Philip Kop and WW Mulat in the city. Marriage licenses issued by County Clerk McKee to Loa B Lewis and Inez McGowan Bryant W Branch and Lilie Williams.
West Liberty December 24 report lists Mrs A N Hilfmi m leaving for Chicago with relatives for an indefinite stay. Several families and individuals share Christmas visits across nearby towns including Waterloo Atalissa Oasis Davensport Marengo and Iowa City in a day of home gatherings with relatives and friends.
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