Grand jury report disputed by labor group at meeting
A Friday gathering at Orkman Hall addressed by Emmet iF drew several hundred union members who disputed a grand jury report. O Ce Wilson, a fugitive, denied that union funds were solicited in Winols towns. The meeting also noted a vote to return to work, while a formal repudiation of a reported interview with the Federal Council of Churches was issued by Frank Fuller and Harry F. Ward.
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Samontet
Orkman
Wational
Winols
Geral
Botton Workers Union
Frank Fuller
Federal Council of Churches Committee
Lawing
Muscatine Journal
Remarkable Fifteen-Year-Old Resides at Orphans Home Injured
A fifteen-year-old youth from an orphanage south of the city sustained a broken right wrist while coasting. He waited until around eleven o'clock the next morning to seek help, endured the pain without breaking, and was taken to Dr. W Norton for splints. The doctor noted the long delay made the fracture harder to treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Elke
City Buffers
Oliver, Relke
Dr. W. Norton
Norton
Brown Business College to Open Midwinter Night Term
Principal Neil expects a large class as the Brown Business College launches its midwinter term at the war’s start. Enrollments are rising from Muscatine and beyond with many young people moving into city life and future business roles. Night classes offer flexible options for working students to start a business education.
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Neil
Brown Business College
Brown Businnss College
Muscatine
Noeliow
Tully
Lenrniow
Family Group Photo Holds Its Own At Denham Studio
A city studio urges families to capture New Year memories before it’s too late. Wade Denham advertises a spacious, skylit operating room and modern equipment, inviting groups to visit Cedar Street near Second for portraits on New Year’s Day.
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B. Wada Denham
1. Wade den Ham
Excel
Aminst
Soao
Second Street
Man Arrested for Carrying Loaded Revolver in Child Recovery Case
A man from Highland Center, Wapello County, was arrested in Muscatine after traveling to recover his child from his ex-wife. He was fined one dollar and costs for carrying a loaded revolver, with sister Misay Spangler alleging threats to shoot through opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misay Spangler
R. W. Guilbs
Highland Center
Wapello County
Towa
Guilda
Muscatine
Gullos
Ols Zered
Grand jury report likely delayed until next week
Reports say the grand jury may not release its findings before next week. Morning indications suggested a report by 4 pm, but by midafternoon there were no signs of action. Witnesses continued to be heard and indictments are expected to remain secret until arrests are made or next week arrives.
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Room Ag
Paomas V. Hoakingson
Cremiseher
Grand Jury
Burlington meet orders set school for officers
New orders confirm a school of instruction for 54th Infantry officers to be established at Burlington January 3. Captain Robert McClyevy will attend as instructor inspector. officers must report by 9 am in designated uniform. per diem three dollars. acting quartermaster general to issue transportation.
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Henry F. Lange
Burlington
Guy
Zoran Rom Lis
Bes Moines
Jnstraction
A. P. Howell
54Th Infantry
Robert McCleyvey
O. A
Coleone
Howell
Orcera
Keen Kutter Store Wins Grand Prize at City Dance
At Alimols City Christmas dance McQuesten & Bawyer Co. Keen Kutter store won the grand prize for best masker. Miss A Blanchard and Elmer Feldman represented the Muscatine store, wearing white costumes with trade mark stems and lighted bars. Nearly 200 couples attended and judges unanimously chose the Keen Kutter couple.
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Alimols City
McQuesten & Baw Yer Company
Muscatine
A. Blanchard
Tlmer Feldman
Ilinois City
Indy
Iriquois Memorial Services Held For Theatre Tragedy
Eighth annual memorial services were held at the Iriquois Memorial Hospital for the hundreds who perished December 20, 1908 in the Triquois theatre blaze. A bronze tablet unveiled by Miss Maud M. Jackson lists victims, with a bas relief figure of sympathy on the device.
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Chichee
Triquois
Iriquois Monmoral
Alvar
Putory
Maud M. Jackson
Grotodge Armé Spre
Joss
New Zeek
Lake Michigan water denounced in suit over bathing use
Highland Paris, UK, Dec. 20. Gertrude Turnley filed suit against the city alleging Lake Michigan water is so dirty it prevents bathing and dog use. She seeks an injunction to stop pollution from a suspected tank. Osceola, Ia, Dec. 20. Pioneer banker Captain John H. Warren died at his 80th birthday dinner after collapsing at his table. He was a Civil War veteran and noted local figure in Osceola.
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Lake Michigan
Highland Paris
Gertrude Turnley
Floneer Oskaloosa Thanker
Osimiloosa
Wialle
John ‘H. Warren
Captain Warren
Capstain Warren
Clty
Society Notes Highlight Margarets Guild Meeting
Miss Caroline Weigand hosted Margarets Guild at the residence on Lovey Place as a Tuesday evening event with wine and entertainment promised. Mrs Lem Dickerson hosted A B Kensington members yesterday on East Seventh Street with a gift drawing, light refreshments, and a brief business session. Next meeting planned at the church with Mrs G C Munn as hostess. Juniors held a church parlors gathering. May quilting to follow the bakery session hosted by RF Martin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangaret
Caroline Weigand
Mra W. Ranta
Margarets Guild
Lovie
Alt Ona
Tuceday
A. B. Kensington
Lem Dickerson
East Seventh Street
Ortian
Gewing
Thurch
G. C. Munn
Minority stockholders seek to block Alice Gold and Silver merger
Peter Geddes and other minority holders seek a federal restraining order to halt the absorption of Alice Gold and Silver Mining by the Amalgamated Copper Mining firm. They argue the exchange would restrain trade and claim Alice properties valued at 15 million alongside 1.03 million Amalgamated shares. Hearing before Judge Wunt began in federal court.
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Yelena
Mant
Peter Geddes
Alice Gold and Silver Mining Company
Alice
Aqnacordi Copper Mining Company
Jude Wunt
Anasconda
Mice
Utah
Ace Commpany
Brada and Commerce
Anaconda
Spectacular fluctuations close old year on market
Spectacular fluctuations in Wheat and coin marked the last trading day of 1911 in Chicago. Wheat fell about two cents while coin rose nearly four cents, confirming excitement on the closing day of the year. Traders anticipated end-of-month activity as December options expired.
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Chicago
Ili
Bowling Records Fall as Chicago Men Shine
Heaney and Chicago bowlers set new marks at a Western tournament, scoring high in a free-pinning format. George Paygort and Al Lindgren exceed world figures in a standout display. Only two bowlers failed to reach the trio’s pace, while the feature event highlighted a string of strong strikes and records.
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Chicago
George Paygort
al Lindgren
New Year events and visits noted in local column
Local notes report Plumly's return from Washington and Miss Essie Feltman visiting Wilton for New Year with friends. A New Year’s ball is hosted by F. B. RR S at Armory Monday night and a separate P. B. RR 3 ball is planned. Dr. J. A. Marquis will preach at Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Henry Fillmore travels to Rock Island for a Sunday visit with relatives. Rev L B Smith and Kathleen return from a family visit in Pella. William Jackson and children return from Iowa City. August Y Orbach to return to St. Louis after holidays. Lillie plans to travel to Ann Arbor for study.
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Armory
P. B. RR
J. A. Marquis
Cedar Trap- Dds
Presbyterian Charch
Henry Fillmore
Cedar Street
Rock Igland
LB. Smith
Migs Kathleen
A &E Leral
Pella
Huttig
Hose Ca.dence
Armoly
William Jackson
William
Florence
East Tenth Street
Iowa City
August Y Orbach
Wid
L. C. D. Orbach
St. Louis
Mise Lillun
Arbor
West Front Street
Idars
Assoc
Rhea
S&tv
Michigan
George Kyving
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Harry F. Ward
Henry A. Atleinson
Puller
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Jon
Inet
Charles Schwartz
Ewalt
Fountains &Elsewhere
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Agass Art
Nik Trust
Coreatiere
Ted
Adrelte
Jere
RI Uy
Magnus
Carres
Guiles
Man
City
Mer Ana
Roussél
Ben Levi Hebrew
H. C. Haney
Hoskinson
Col. Howlde
Ath
Keen Kutter' Store
Muscacino
Tihiols City
J. J. Watmen
Gellcnt
South
Dick Hill
Isaac Mathews
George Case
Union Valley Embroidery Club
Jackson
James
Mary Shaw
West Litertra Rotkafellow
Rotkefellow
Heaney
Huttig Hose Co
Dante
Rmr
Sory
Diana Press Syndicate
Wayne, Ind
J. R. Farnsworth
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