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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1927

Page

4

Jury Overrides Attorney Gordon in Fall Sinclair Case

The federal grand jury presented a report to Chief Justice McCoy after investigating juror surveillance by Burns detectives in the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy. Named were Harry Sinclair Henry Mason Day Sheldon Clark and Burns associates Ruddy and O Reilly who led the surveillance. Gordon had declined indictments due to contempt proceedings.

Washington Gordon Federal Grand Jury Burns Harry F. Sinclair Henry Mason Day Sheldon Clark W. J. Burns W. Sherman Burns Charles G. Ruddy Frank J. O'Reilly Ruddy O'Reilly McCoy District of Columbia Supreme Court Frederick L. Siddons Sinclair Day Clark Burns Agency Grand Jury

Davenport Court Reporter Adolph Sander Dies at 51

Adolph Sander district court reporter for Davenport died at his home from heart trouble after a short illness. Born July 29 1880 in Des Moines he came to Davenport in 1919 and worked with Judge Letts and Judge Maines. Survived by wife Edith and brothers Andrew Ludwig of Chicago. Funeral Monday at 10.30 oclock in Oakdale cemetery burial there.

Davenport Adolph Sander Des Moines F. D. Letts Sander W. R. Maines Edith Bales Centerville Masonic Lodge Ottumwa Presbyterian Church Andrew Ludwig Chicago Oakdale Cemetery

Pioneer League Basketball slate at Y M C A gym

Three Pioneer League games scheduled Saturday afternoon at the YMCA gym. Jackson seventh graders face Lincoln at 2 00 p m, Jackson eighth graders meet Garfield at 2 40, and McKinley battles Franklin at 3 20.

Jackson Lincoln Garfield McKinley Franklin

Sunnyside Underdogs Beat Pleasant Prairie in 9 5 Preview

Sunny side's undefeated basketball team from Blue Grass Iowa defeated Pleasant Prairie 9 to 5 in a preliminary to the Blue Grass Sweetland game. The 80 pound average Sunnyside squad seeks size-matched opponents. George S. Doran of Wilton is manager.

Blue Grass Sunnyside Pleasant Prairie George S. Doran Wilton

Remus Sanity Hearing Ends With Contested Ruling

Judge Lueders declares George Remus sane after six alienists testify he is dangerous if at large. Remus, absent from the courtroom, mocks the ruling while attorney Elston plans an appeal as to whether he may be confined under due process. Dodge, once a key figure in Remus’s downfall, is named as a catalyst for his troubles.

Wlueders David I. Wolfstein Charles E. Kieley E. A. Baker H. H. Hoppe Thomas A. Ratliff Howard D. McIntyre George Remus Dr. Baker Remus Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Lansing Mich Federal Department of Justice Dodge Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Chicago Imogene Lueders Charles H. Elston Elston Court of Common Pleas

Sore Throat Hazard Prompts Thoxine Remedy

A publicity notice warns sore throat can lead to tonsillitis scarlet fever or diphtheria. It promotes Thoxine a physician's prescription that purportedly treats the cause quickly with a money back guarantee and price points 35c 60c and 1.00 sold by Henderson's drug stores and others.

Henderson's Drug Stores All Good Drug Stores

Mandell and Petrolle Signed for 10 Round Bout

Minneapolis reports Sammy Mandell the Rockford lightweight world champion and Billy Petrolle of Duluth were matched today for a 10 round fight in Minneapolis on January 13. The bout was announced as a headline event with both fighters confirmed and public interest high.

Minneapolis Minn Sammy Mandell Rockford Ill Billy Petrolle Duluth

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Musicale at McColm Home

Over 100 members and guests attended the Twentieth Century club musicale Thursday afternoon at Mrs E L McColm 1314 Mulberry avenue. Soloists wore colonial costumes with piano solos by Eda Critz, readings by Mrs Frank Giesler, violin solos by Bruce Chase, a solo dance by Rita Oberhaus, and two solo numbers by Mrs McColm, with the music room as a fitting setting.

Twentieth Century Club Wcolm E. L. McColm Mulberry Avenue McColm Eda Critz Frank Giesler Bruce Chase Rita Oberhaus

Philindosia Club Elects Officers at New Era Meeting

The Philindosia club of the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church in New Era will hold its annual meeting for election of officers at the New Era gymnasium Tuesday afternoon. All members are urged to attend due to special business before the club.

Philindosia Club Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church New Era New Era Gymnasium

Infant Leon Milton Smith Dies in Hershey Hospital

Leon Milton Smith infant son of Mr and Mrs Dale Smith of Morning Sun died at Hershey hospital Thursday night at 10 30. The baby was born Oct 16. Funeral services were held at Morning Sun this afternoon. Hoffman Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Leon Milton Smith Dale Smith Morning Sun Hershey Hospital Hoffman Mortuary

Rabies Outbreak in County Declared Contained

No new rabies cases reported after initial herd exposure near Ardon. The Meeker herd showed hydrophobia. origin linked to a wandering dog that bit a six year old near Bayfield. Dr. Gingery warns farmers to watch stock for a month and confine nervous animals for observation rather than killing them.

Ernest Meeker Ardon Meeker Iowa City Laboratories Charles King Lawrence King Bayfield Muscatine Goddard J. B. Gingery

Hoboken Dock Fire Devastates Riverfront Property

A blaze in Hoboken New Jersey destroyed the Clyde liner Seneca two 700 foot piers and eight barges along the river front causing a reported 2 500 000 loss. Gasoline explosions accompanied the fire. The center of the flames swept two square blocks along the riverfront. The incident occurred today with AP reporting from Hoboken.

Hoboken N. J

Fire destroys large steamer and pier on harbor

The Hudson River day line steamer Hendrik Hudson burned after an explosion of gasoline on a Fletcher Drydock pier. Fireboats extinguished the blaze as the Lackawanna railroad pier suffered a total loss. The Seneca, moored there since last September, was burned to the water’s edge. vessel valued at $2,000,000.

Hudson River Hendrik Hudson Lackawanna Railroad Fletcher Drydock Company Lackawanna

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