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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1916

Page

8

Battery Problem to be Discussed at City Hall Meeting

Tonight Captain Mull will address Muscatine citizens on the military battery issue and the potential relocation of quarters. The assembled audience is expected to seek a clear plan as leaders, including Otto Wy Mall, outline solutions amid governance and national guard concerns.

Mayeaunn Witdstorin Musene Estizena Musenchin Ely Sprak Musering Offiverd Bavenport Otto Wy Mall Tinttary Tng Captila Withigaber Musvating Veasus National Guard Geterad Hugh I. Seow United States Davenport Muscatine Mularda

War Veteran Richardson Dies at Keyport Home

Seattle Washington telegram reports Brigadier General Richard Richardson, 91, veteran of the Civil War with the Seventh Wisconsin Volunteers, died Sunday at his Keyport home. He served under General Mead and was present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox.

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Rain Delays Ice Cutting And Storage Plans

Rain disrupted ice cutting along the Minalawippt river delaying supply. Local officials report several days of weather- induced postponements affecting storage capacity and next month’s fuel and coal preparations.

Peace Sentiment Not Felt in Italy

Rome reports no peace mood amid war. Men born in 1898 are summoned to report to the corps for possible front contingencies as lines run dry and night warnings persist. Admonitions issued as authorities prepare for renewed mobilization.

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Land sale commission seeks $284 in real estate case

Stull seeks $284 from Kard alleging a sale of land worth 684 nerey. The suit is filed in district court by attorney Albee. The March 26 action notes a conference in London where Lloyd George and the cabinet discussed state and military needs during a holiday period.

Stull Kard Dtatelet George WW Gladle Aguiet Wiig Cranenor Atatorney Albee Lonton Mac Chriatman Lloyd George London J

Committee urged to fund custodial farm near Dua Molien

General George Cosson urged the legislA ture to appropriate funds for a custodial farm near Dua Molien to rehabilitate and employ discharged inmates. Cosson plans to outline reforms and assist county attorneys and judges with procedures shaping the institution’s operation over two years. He has led enforcement efforts and will promote broader laws modeled after successful programs in other states.

Dow Moines Tee Attorenay George Cosson Cutie Todial Neal Dua Molien Copxon Recomanai Utlans Dong Ihat Legisiature Special Agenta Avorking Attornay Cosson State Department Yustion Staniar Cansson New York Chicago St. Toul Onan Kansas City Suny Prancieo

Rail earnings hit high mark in railway earnings surge

Washington December 26 More than 1 000 000 000 in net income from railroad operations is projected for the year as nine months show a 67 percent rise. Freight and passenger revenues lead gains with express, hotels, parcel, and telegraph services contributing. Expenses lag revenue, but total earnings surpass prior records.

Washington, D. C Roturna Khow Attlelals Ag Attuars Gatofne Monde Anera- Reon Fraight Express Compan Witott Milland Neamea Pacer Dave Nok

Reward Offered for Youth Arrest in Auto Larceny Case

Sheriff announces a 15 reward for information leading to the capture of Dick Richey a fourteenyearold boy tied to an auto larceny case. Authorities say Kehley and two others were arrested after a car belonging to Walter Drawhaugh of Seventysix Township appeared weeks ago. Law and Lloyd Law—released on recognizance—were to appear at county fair. Richey has not yet been heard from.

WR. J. Whey Dick Richey Shari Wiley Kehley Wale Tor Drawhaugh Shin Law Tichey Draine Poneart Havk

OWA Soldiers Through After Border Tour

A New Mexico border patrol unit reports most guardsmen refuse reenlistment after the federal oath changed. Captain Edgar Ridenour says all guards will take the new oath. a poll shows about 50 percent favor leaving the service to avoid further drills and confinement. Guards say they trained hard and saw little active service beyond the border, preferring to quit rather than endure more camps and work.

Dex Moluga Edgar Ridenour Roe Bla Mort Dex Maines Dew Maines Newpaper Guardamen Mexico

Christmas Sad One In Oberammergau Play

Cberammergau, the Hide Byvarian town famed for its Pugston play, is noted as a place where Christ’s passion is performed. The article recalls a Christmas message by the renowned actor who laments war and hopes for lasting peace, praying for peace on earth. Also mentions a Saturday wedding of George Baker and Hazel Miller, and Roy Law and Eun Christian.

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Judge Theophilus to Leave Hospital Next Week

Davenport court judge Theophilus, badly injured in an auto crash two months ago, is reported to be discharged from Merry Hospital in Davenport next week according to information received.

Theophilus Tron WiIam Theophilus Bally Davenport Merry Hospital

Kenyon fights to curb governmental paper waste

Senator Kenyon presses the Joint Committee on Printing for reports on government paper and printing waste. A western editor voices dismay at bloated, duplicated documents, franking privileges, and costly publication policies, urging economies without harming public interests.

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Smith to begin life sentence in Centerville case

Smith is jailed at Porc Mundixan penitentiary to begin a life term for the murder of Mrs. Alica Gerlach in Unionville on May 9. He was taken Saturday after three days to secure a $20,000 appeal bond, which required $40,000 in real estate, but local property owners refused. Attorneys filed notice of appeal and urged court to cover the county's expense claiming he cannot raise the funds. Adolph Sanders, Ottumwa court reporter, would cost about 1,000 if needed.

Centerville Dee Smith Porc ‘Mundixan Alica Gerlach Thisonsville Wan Ull Unionville Lone Chiat Hfe Aninort Sith Adolph Sanders Ottumwa

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