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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
2
A letter from the Sisters of St. Mary Farnham New York praises Father John’s Medicine as the best cure for stubborn coughs and colds. They state prior remedies failed and note the product contains nourishing food elements and is alcohol free.
The Twelfth United States cavalry unit in Oak Creeks district, Colorado, has been ordered to return to Fort Meade, South Dakota, with plans for a gradual withdrawal of other federal troops from Colorado to quell mining disorders. Dispositions across Trinidad, Canon City, Louisville and surrounding posts will be adjusted after conferences among President Wilson, Secretary of War, Governor Ammons, and Governor-elect Carlson.
Russian check claimed by Teutons after costly crossing as invaders were driven to the west bank of the river. Austrian retreat admitted. Vienna reports withdraw across the eastern front near Gorlica as Russian forces reinforce in Galicia. German press notes Russia strengthens forces opposing Austrians. Austrians expected to be compelled to retreat.
England and the United States drift toward a potential understanding amid firm notes. The British detain two ships carrying American copper for Stockholm, disrupting shipments to Europe. Chicago reports packers say meat shipments to Europe have ceased for six weeks due to British seizures. American copper and cotton shipments face delays as diplomacy drags.
Opponents and large landowners in the district announce plans to appeal to the District Court if the joint boards do not authorize reductions in benefit assessments for the No. 13 drainage ditch. Attorneys are being consulted on possible court action to restrain the boards from spreading the tax. The boards spend the day reviewing objections and revising assessments per appraisers' recommendations as they race to finish. Island land owners await the drainage report with keen interest.
Supreme President J B Hanley and Supreme Secretary EB Bala of Mason City will address the Maccabee hall gathering Friday evening January 1. Muscatine Lodge members and M B A delegates from West Liberty, Wilton and nearby towns are expected, eager to hear their side in the Modern Brotherhood of America controversy waged by insurgents at Cedar Rapids.
Chicago December 30 President Edmund J James of the University of Illinois warns that in forming the federal reserve banking system and building territorial railways by the federal government the drive for agricultural education and the so called new freedom will lead to innocuous despotism He spoke at a joint convention session of the American Political Science Association and the American Historical Association.
President Wilson, leader of a party that has “always pretended to stand for the doctrine of states rights,” argues that neither party is the explicit exponent of centralization. He says the party in power uses federal authority to expand and keep its hold on power.
A Porto Cesarean operation, the first of its kind here, was performed yesterday on Mrs. John A. Scholtz of Muscatine Island by Dr A J Oliver with Drs F H Little and L W Norton assisting at Hershey hospital shortly after 1 PM. Both mother and child are reported normal and resting easily this morning, marking a notable achievement for local medical staff.
Plans completed for the New Year Eve celebration of the Improved Order of Redmen to mark a home coming tomorrow night. Herbert G. Thompson released the program in three parts featuring overture orchestral pieces, a rabbit banquet, performances by quartets, vaudeville acts, hypnotist Prof Zula, and a grand chorus to see in 1914.
Four men and four women were detained in Bingham Utah as suspected accomplices of Bert Heaton who robbed the Bingham State Bank yesterday. Heaton was captured soon after with all of the 916 492 he took from the bank still in his possession. Blerton a Joplin Missouri native says he does not know any of the eight suspects, most of whom are residents of Bingham.
Washington December 30 The senate resumed debate on the literacy test provision of the immigration bill with Senator Reed continuing his opposition He said he would be glad to see all but the white races excluded from the United States by direct action A literacy test could accomplish no desirable restrictions he argued
Friday holiday pushes January board of education meeting to Monday evening January 4th. President W. Norton postpones with no business of special importance slated for discussion per advance information.
Washington December 30 official dispatches via Vera Cruz report Carranza troops have defeated the Zapatistas, indicating a successful campaign that opens the path toward Mexico City. The wires summarize yesterday's reports confirming the victory and its strategic implications for advancing on the capital.
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors will organize January 2 with new members A. J. Wood and Joseph Nyenhuis, returning the board to Republican control. County officials elected in November will also assume duties. The board meets Thursday to finalize county affairs for the year as retiring members Charles Ehrecke and W V Daut prepare to conclude service.
Pleasant Prairie December notes report Lucy Stecher riding the interurban to Davenport on Saturday. Guy Hesford and friend attended a Davenport show Christmas night. John Schmidt and sister visited Mrs. Robt Nugent near Montpelier for Christmas. Claus Thomson and family visited Wm. Stormer in Durant. Bert Nettleton and family spent Christmas in Muscatine. Chas Bruning of Muscatine shared Christmas supper at the Erwin Allbee home. W. J. McElroy and wife had Christmas dinner at J. E. McElroy's in Muscatine. Matilda Irwin and children dined with A. L. Fowler. August Henke shipped hogs from Pleasant Prairie Monday. Ernest Plett and his lady friend of...
Report notes Pata forces near Apizaco claim a swift advance toward Mexico City and Puebla. The terse dispatch emphasizes strategic momentum and potential territorial gains in the region.
Blue Grass activities note Ed Plett called on Sunday evening. Claus Thomson butchered on Monday. Harold Plett spent Christmas with his grandmother in Blue Grass.
Ottumwa Iowa December 30 The Rock Island Golden State Limited derailed by a broken rail a mile west of Eldon early today five persons slightly injured Glass from a sleeper overturned caused most injuries. passengers in three sleepers left the track were shaken but all continued their journey Traffic delayed seven hours Some Muscatine passengers may be among the injured
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