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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
3
A critical examination accuses Washington and the War Department of mismanaging troop withdrawals from Mexico, warning that political pressure and weak governance threaten national honor. The piece laments damaged justice, flagging the military and civil leadership as decayed and calls for a firmer stance to protect American interests abroad.
Muscatine officials plan to attend a state military meeting to press retention of the local artillery unit. They propose modern quarters and funding to cover armory rental, asking the adjutant general to engage citizens and secure federal state support and housing for the battery.
Fragmentary note indicates Musentiia residents express support for Captain Otto We Atul to manage and dispose of corporate property and equipment once matters are resolved, aiming for orderly settlement and successor handling.
The district court hears a motion for a new trial arguing the verdict was not supported by evidence and violated formal contract terms. Juror Roy Kelly faces a charge of dishonest conduct and witnesses note conversations affecting the outcome while lawyers dispute the claims in the Warner Are Lans company suit heard today.
Mrs Barker of Lotta entertained twenty guests at a Christmas dinner. The table was decorated with festive greenery and a Christmas tree. Mrs A W Hintermelater and Miss Mabel Arkey served an elaborate four course meal. The afternoon featured music and socialPastimes.
The Official Board of Road plans its annual meeting in London on Tuesday January 107% with directors to discuss policy and representation for unions. A separate incident near Albion damaged the Imperial Clothing store and Irish pool hall with losses around $30,000. investigations continue.
A large banquet for Battery men is set for Saturday evening at the Hotel Muscatine with Captain Ragsdale announcing the event. The event features vaudeville moved from Gilwayo, a 7 pm start, and a $4.50 price with proceeds to honor service on the border. Local troops are expected to be in town during the day.
The community gathers for a baseball meeting at eight tonight. President J G Kammerer of the Joel baseball association says stockholders and others interested in the sport should attend to discuss necessary qualifications and possible actions. The session aims to decide on retainment measures and future plans.
Local notices list residents visiting relatives in Columbus and Chicago. Families gather for Christmas, share meals, and recount seasonal events. Several residents travel to Muscatine, Durant, and nearby towns to spend time with kin.
Martin Havercamp a well known local insurance man died of apoplexy at his home 02 East Eleventh Street Muscatine Iowa He was born February 9 1865 in Cincinnati Ohio and moved with his parents to Muscatine He married Mary Falslor on October 24 1888 and had one infant son He was a founder of St Marys Catholic Church active in Knights of Columbus and other groups Survived by wife two sisters and four brothers Funeral services will be held at St Marys Catholic Church Saturday.
The Ute department was called at about two o clock in the afternoon to the corner of Daruer and Cedar streets to replace a stove pipe that had fallen. Two small children were alone in the house when the pipe from the heating stove to the chimney in the upstairs room split, causing smoke in the home. No damage resulted.
Miss Emma Wende returning to Keohyk Unis after a Christmas visit at 311 Earth Sixth Street. Monty FL Weta departs for Chicago after spending time with parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hootly of Ha at Seventh Street. John Wurtman visiting. former resident Jsartman also in city. Leonard Martin from Grandview visiting at aunt Mrs George Boge’s home. Owenr Schmidt of Greenstreet moved to Bellevue Hospital for treatment of disease complications.
State of Iowa Muscatine County probate notice states that on December 6 1916 a written instrument purporting to be the will of Joseph M Froopus of Vald County deceased was publicly read and will be probated hearing set for January 2 1917 at the January Term of the District Court. Public notice given by Clerk RG Tiptot and attorneys Jackston.
In a clipped report with garbled text, readers see a weather note badly mangled, rendering the intended place and date unreadable while signaling unusual or unclear storm or wind conditions. The fragmentary item hints at a local forecast or weather advisory disrupted during print.
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