Dr Howard to Head Muscatine Medical Society Meeting
Dr C P Howard of the University of Iowa faculty will be guest of honor at a banquet of the Muscatine County Medical Society at Geneva Golf and Country Club Monday at 6 pm. He will present a paper on Diagnosis and Treatment of Articular Rheumatism. A brief society session will elect officers.
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C. P. Howard
University of Iowa
Muscatine County Medical Society
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Bloomington Woman Dies at Oakville Iowa
Oakville Iowa December 26 Mrs Maria h J Montgomery of Bloomington Ill died yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs William Vandolahs home age 72 The decedent was preceded in death by her husband several years ago She had been staying with her daughter Mrs Vandolah and another daughter Mrs Geo Ream who lives south of Kingston for several months
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Journal
Oakville
Mariah J. Montgomery
Bloomington
Ill
William Vandolah
Vandolah
Geo. Ream
Kingston
Objections to Suitor End in Tragedy in Chicago
In Chicago on December 26, Joseph Abbot was killed and his brother Michael fatally wounded when Charles Cataroni opened fire at the Abbot home over objections to Cataroni courtship of Annie Abbot. A mounted officer, Patrick J. Doyle, lost a finger from a stray bullet as Cataroni escaped.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph
Michael Abbot
Annie
Charles Cataroni
Cataroni
Michael
Patrick J. Doyle
Marshall Field to Wed Plans Marriage License
Marshal Field of New York obtained a marriage license to wed Evelyn Marshall of this city. Field, son of the late Chicago merchant, gave his address as Cadland, Southampton, England, aged 21, and his bride 25. The couple had not decided on date, place, or officiant.
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Evelyn, Marshall
New York
Marshal Field
Chicago
Evelyn Marshall
Field
Cadland
Southhampton
England
CHAS H HUBBEL DIES IN ADRIAN MICHIGAN
Adrian Michigan December 26 Rev Charles H Hubbel D D national superintendent of the Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Society of the Methodist Protestant church died at his home after a brief illness He was 45 years old.
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Christian Endeavorers
Adrian, Mich
Charles H. Hubbel
Young ‘People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Local News and Holiday Travel Notices
Paul Fuhrman of Peoria visits his parents for a few days. Mr and Mrs A M Geibel announce the birth of a ten pound son. Linda and Grace Leysen of Chicago arrive for the holidays. Dr Husted moves his office to third floor G A Bank Bldg. Ady recommends special fitting of glasses. Rev and Mrs A G Graves travel to Memphis for a week. Esther and Ida Gunnerson of Peterson Iowa visit A G Gunnerson at 115 Brook St. They plan to resume teaching in Clay County tonight.
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J. B. Mark & Son
Paul Fuhrman
Peoria, Ill
A. M. Geibel
Newell Avenue
Linda
Grace Leysen
Chicago
Husted
G.A. Bank
Esther
Ida Gunnerson
Peterson
Iowa
A. G. Gunnerson
Brook Street
Clay County
Suspended Sentence Over Martin Bisek
Martin Bisek drew a suspended sentence in Judge John A. Rowan s court this afternoon on assault and battery charges from John Hornek. Bisek struck Hornek after ordering him from a house to break up a fight. He was found guilty and sentenced to 15 days in county jail at hard labor, suspended when Bisek offered to pay the costs. The incident occurred about May 24.
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Martin Bisek
John A. Rowan
John Hornek
Bisek
Hornek
London Obsequies Held For Thomas Jefferson London
The funeral of the late Thomas Jefferson London was held today at 2 PM at his sister Mrs Mary Peterson 1217 Isett Avenue. His half brother Jack London was absent in California. Rev A H Barker of Park Avenue M E Church officiated. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Thomas Jefferson London
Mary Peterson
Isett Avenue
Jack London
California
A. H. Barker
Park Avenue M. E
Greenwood Cemetery
Rival firm sues General Film over Edison license acts
The Greater New York Film Rental company filed a Sherman lawsuit in New York against the General Film company and affiliates for 1.8 million dollars. It accuses defendants of unlawfully operating under the Edison License Agreement and claims business value wiped out since 1909 with damages sought at 600 thousand dollars and threefold damages under the statute.
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Associated Press
New York
Greater
Decrees Signed In January Term Divorces Granted
Two divorces were granted today by Judge L J Horan. Arthur Dugan received a divorce from Clara Dugan, the plaintiff in the suit. Ira Teeple was granted a legal separation from Hazel Teeple. The day marked the final filing day for the January term with several cases filed.
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L. J. Horan
Arthur Dugan
Clara Dugan
Ira Teeple
Hazel Teeple
Cold Wave Grips Nation Across Cold Regions
A sweeping cold wave grips the nation from the Mississippi to the Atlantic with record lows in Vermont, New York, Connecticut and beyond. Cities report temperatures ranging from 2 below to 32 below, with dramatic cold spreading into New England, the Great Lakes, and the Midwest. Forecasts promise gradual moderation later in the weekend, but subzero readings persist in many areas.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Northfield
Albany
N. Y
Hartford
Conn
Syracuse
Peoria
Florida Peninsula
New England
New York
West Virginia
Michigan
Ilinois
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Atlantic
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Upper Lake
Chicago
Downers Grove
Boston
Greeneville
Maine
Eastport
Portland
Ogdensboro
Utica
Salvation Army Christmas Charity Strains Food Supply
Captain Samuel James of the local Salvation Army reports that 150 Christmas dinners were provided to needy families yesterday, with demand exceeding supply. He notes further distributions were limited by food shortages, and other charities like the Elks aided as well.
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Samuel James
Salvation Army Today
Benevolent and’ Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Germans Renew Attacks Across Rivers as Russians Hold
Russian forces report renewed German assaults along the river crossings and in Galicia. German detachments crossed a footbridge near Pieda but were cut off and annihilated. Siberians bayoneted charges repelled further German efforts on the right bank. In the north, Austrian and German attacks near Pinczow and Nowomiasto Kerczyn failed, with Russians capturing about 5,000 prisoners over two days and holding the Nida left bank. Przemysl sorties were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Zie
Pinczow
Cracow
Nowomiasto Kerczyn
Nida
Vistula
Galicia
Przemysl
Will contest over inmate Carl Conrad estate at $1200
The German Evangelical Lutheran society challenges the will filed in Clinton and Muscatine counties. A later will allegedly written after Conrad entered the German Lutheran Home names the society as sole beneficiary with Rev. H Reinemund as executor. Clinton county proceedings seek probate denial on jurisdiction and validity grounds.
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Carl. Conrad
German Evangelical Lutheran Society
Muscatine County
J. H. Walliker
Clinton County
J. F. Devitt
Lutheran Society
Clinton
Upriver
Conrad
Henry Reinemund
Islip National Bank Closed. Funds Wiped Out
New York reports the First National Bank of Islip on Long Island was closed by federal authorities. Cashier H. Clayton Haff had vanished and returned. The bank’s capital and surplus, totaling $42,000, were wiped out and examiner S. J. has taken charge at officers’ request. No further details were provided.
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New York
First National Bank of
Emperor thanks Wilson for Christmas gifts to children of dead soldiers
Vienna dispatch reports the Austrian emperor expressed gratitude to President Wilson via Ambassador Penfield for American Christmas gifts distributed yesterday to children of dead soldiers. The note cites retreat from Serbia due to bad weather after a victorious advance as part of Balkan operations led by Archduke Eugene.
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Washington
Vienna
Wilson
Penfield
Servia
Archduke Eugene
Balkan
Carpathians
Britain and United States weigh Germany move on Belgium
London reports Germany will stop recognizing exequators and crediting consuls in Belgium marking potential shift of sovereignty. U S officials say consuls handle de facto Belgian affairs while Whitlock’s role remains unsettled as legal experts monitor the issue.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Belgium
England
Brand Whitlock
Brussels
Marquis of Villalobor
W. H. Page
U. S
Washington, D. C
United States
Whitman Takes His Oath as Governor
New York December 26 District Attorney Charles S Whitman today took the oath of office as governor before Presiding Justice Ingraham of the New York appellate division. The ceremony was held early to avoid any interim between the outgoing governor and the incoming leader.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles S. Whitman
Ingraham
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Albany
Whitman
Extensive work planned at Huttig Manufacturing plant
The Huttig Manufacturing plant on East Second Street will close for an indefinite period to undergo extensive improvements. General Manager Lee Richards said the shutdown could last several weeks as departments are rearranged for greater efficiency, with a veneering department relocation among the changes to ease temperature-related interference. Details are being worked out as plans are not yet final.
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Huttig
East Second Street
Lee Richards
Grandson of John Fogarty Hurt in Backyard Fall
The little grandson of Mr and Mrs John Fogarty of West Highth Street fell against a door while playing at his grandparents home yesterday and suffered a gash across the forehead. Dr W S Nor treated the wound.
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John Fogarty
John‘ Fogarty
West
Highth Street
Philippines Leader Denies Insurrection Threats Over Bill
Manuel Quezon says reports of insurrection plots are exaggerated and vows no uprising if the self government bill fails. Senator Hitchcock to request War Department report on any insurrection activity as hearings resume.
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Manila
Manuel Quezon
Philippines- In
Congress
Hitchcock
Senate Philippines, Commission
War Department
Christmas Observed At Bert Brown Home In Bloomington
A Bloomington township Christmas party hosted by Mr and Mrs Bert Brown drew about thirty guests from local towns. Out of town visitors included families from Annawan Muscatine Moscow and Cedar Bottom with a festive tree, gifts, holly and musical selections preceding a noon dinner.
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Bert Brown
Bloomington
Township
Grover Adams
Mildred
James
Annawan
William DeVore
Ivan
Irwin
Moscow
Charles Brown
Gertrude
Muscatine
Frank Bown
Arthu
Alfred
Cedar Bottom
William. Adams
Daugher
Clara
Virgil
Henry Saunders
Edith Moefflin
Helen Freybler
Ella Hoefflin
And
Robert Green
George Bumgardner
Gladys and
Bernice Hoefflin
Sleighing party to be held this evening
A group of about thirty young people will leave the city at six o clock for a sleighing party at Mr and Mrs William Reesinks home five miles from the city They will bring baskets for a picnic supper and enjoy games and music during the evening.
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Henrietta Riemer
Amil Scheppe
Amelia Tankratz
Gustave Noeremberg
J. Haefner
Carl Lenz
Scheppe
Matilda Moritz
W. Schneider
William Reesink
Reesink
Otto Gilbert Sues Lena Lueders for 10000 Damages
Otto Gilbert sues Lena Lueders in district court claiming she falsely accused him of crime leading to his Oct 20 arrest for breaking and entering. He was jailed until Nov 21 when no true bill was returned. He seeks 10000 and cites mental anguish and disgrace.
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Otto Gilbert
Lena Lueders
Gilbert
Justice of the Peace
John A. Rowan
Margine Explained in Stock Margin Discussion
In a Booston Transcript exchange a woman clarifies margin meaning as the money you put up and lose, while a man asserts understanding of stock margins. The line contrasts finance jargon with plain speech amid a discussion of financial risk and clarity.
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Margine
Boeton
Dobbs Question Reflects On Manners And Marital Status
A dialogue snippet shows a character praising Dobbs as mild mannered and another wondering if that trait extends to his natural disposition or his married life. The exchange hints at perceptions of character and personal life.
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Dobbs
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Muscatine Hive
Poemelyora Bagley
Nellie Lucas
Beadocartere
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Fermann Schmidt
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