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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
5
The Galesburg Republican Register reports Central Baseball association prospects to reach Class C need 200000 in city populations. Iowa and Missouri cities show gaps with Quincy at 35000 and Muscatine at 16178. Galesburg remains around 18000 with county growth modest.
Boston reports Sam Langford and Joe Jeannette will fight in a ten round bout at the Armory A. C. January 10. Langford postponed his planned London trip to take the match.
Analysts reckon county and city losses and gains from census data. They estimate Galesburg Ottumwa and Monmouth around 22 000 to 25 000 residents, with Kewanee near 15 000. Excluding Quincy, the league total falls to about 162 000, and about 143 000 if Muscatine is added.
In Pittsburg on December 27 Battling Nelson and Owen Moran met for a Christmas love feast after Moran defeated Nelson. They were photographed in a newspaper office and dined together. Moran disclosed a $15,000 offer from Hugh McIntosh for a Moran Wolgast bout in London, which Moran accepted. Wolgast’s stance remains unclear.
Chicago featherweight Jack White, managed by Fred Gilmore, delivered crushing punishment throughout ten rounds in Milwaukee. The bout with local favorite Gene McGovern ended without a knockout, drawing strong praise for Whites power and endurance as promoters sought future matchups with Cham.
Prof. A. Latiff offers clairvoyant readings at 312 Cedar with hours 9 am to 9 pm. He claims to reveal names and marriages, determine truth of partners, remove bad habits, diagnose diseases, and guarantee satisfaction with no fee if not helped.
The report notes Frankie Conley aiming for a next Monday bout to stop his opponent within the time limit, while White’s injuries to both hands cast doubt on any arrangements. The piece highlights the boxing dare and the unusual challenge to achieve the feat.
Johnny Coulon the Chicago bantamweight and former champion Harry Forbes were matched yesterday. Bids will be received once articles are signed to determine the venue with a strong push to attract Milwaukee clubs. The bout is slated at 116 pounds and aims for a big crowd.
James Smith Jr issues a statement refuting Wilson's claim that he would not seek the Senate. He notes Wilson urged an acceptable candidate after the primary, condemns the primary as a farce, and says Wilson favors James E. Martine over Smith. He asserts no one authorized any such statement to Wilson.
The sixteenth annual Western Poultry Men’s Association exposition opened in Cedar Rapids today with about 1500 birds on display. The Iowa Evening Press reports the event underway this December 27.
E L Orr filed a motion in district court asking arrest and recommittal of Otto Seidlitz and James Dermedy to jail. The move cites prior judgments and a 1910 remand, habeas corpus, and a 1908 petition. seeks reinstatement of jail without discharge.
The Dakotas, Montana, Idaho and Washington offer chances for farmers, businesses and professionals as new towns grow along the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound Railway. Nearby lands await development and Montana offers 160 or 320 acre homesteads. In 1911 low round trip fares will be offered to Northwest points. write F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago for literature, fares and sale dates.
A traditional remedy note highlights Chamberlain's liniment as a trusted solution for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains sold by dealers nationwide.
Fred Wanchura of Dubuque says two men he celebrated with robbed him during a holiday gathering in Cedar Rapids. He reports losing a good watch and chain and 100 dollars in cash.
Christmas and New Year greetings fill Columbus Junction and nearby towns as residents visit relatives. Frank Bakery and family travel to Chicago. Miss Mabel Skipton and Miss Ednah Scales spend time with kin. editor W. E. Whetstine shares Christmas dinner in Wellman. several locals host or visit relatives in Burlington and Muscatine.
William Strohm Emil Moore known as Banty Moore and John J. OBrien pleaded guilty to contempt of court in district court Judge D W Jackson. Strohm fined 340 and costs Moore fined 350 00 and OBrien case dismissed on payment of costs and fees. Prosecution by Law Enforcement League followed a raid on Eagles Club Rooms where intoxicating liquor was kept in violation of an injunction. Both Strohm and Moore posted 500 bond and remain free.
Musquitine Tribe No. 95 1 O. R. M. held a major holiday dance in Armory hall last evening. An eight piece orchestra directed by Henry Dealing provided music as the hall filled with joyful young attendees.
President Taft approves the special board of army engineers report on a 20 million dollar reclamation fund for western projects. Allocations include Salt River Arizona 495000 Yuma area 1200000 Grand Valley Colorado 1000000 Uncompahgre Colorado 1500000 Payette Boise Idaho 2000000 Milk River Montana 1000000 North Platte Wyoming Nebraska 2000000 Truckee Carson Nevada 1193000 Rio Grande multi-state 4500000 Umatilla Oregon 325000 Klamath Oregon California 600000 Strawberry Valley Utah 2273000 Sunny Side and Wieton Yakima Washington 1250000 and 665000 respectively.
The Musserville Literary Society resumes activity with a Friday Hall program at Hoopes' hall next Friday. Planned entertainment aims to match the holiday spirit after a week of quiet due to other commitments.
Mulford Congregational church was packed last night as children and parents gathered for a Christmas entertainment. The Sunday school program featured many participants and ended with a general distribution of presents to Sunday school members.
The Women s Home Missionary Society of Musserville Friends church meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Albert S Preston at 1408 Nebraska Street as hostess. Mrs Scott Brown is improving at home after illness following her husband s death. Hiram Pate of 1205 Wisconsin Street spent Christmas with his daughter in Rock Island. The Junior Christian Endeavor of the Musserville Friends church meets tomorrow at 4 PM at the church.
Buffalo Illinois residents travel for holidays with Muscatine and Des Moines visits. Pythian Sisters meet at K of P hall and plan January 12 installation, refreshments, and social time. Others travel to Muscatine Letts Rock Island Davenport for Christmas and funeral services in the area.
Relatives arrive from Holly Colorado to spend holidays with C Appel family. Mrs Schwertfeger visits Muscatine. Patnoe returns to New Haven Michigan after quarry work. Flora Moorhead vacations with Davenport family. New Year dance at Turner hall on December 31 with McCully's Buffalo orchestra. Westendorf welcomes a baby girl. Des Moines visitors Mary Eagan and H Colony visit Davenport relatives.
Clem Johnson aged 14 ran away from Waterloo and was picked up in Dubuque. He confessed to stealing $19 from a Waterloo restaurant and to several minor thefts. His mother arrived from Waterloo to take him home.
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