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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
4
Laugh and grow fat with three big comedies headlining Tonight See Ruth Roland in The Bravest Girl in California. Come early for the 7 p.m. sharp showings and enjoy a lineup described as too good to miss.
George Foyne, a Muscatine county farmer, sues the Rock Island railroad district court seeking 3102.80 after accusing a rail shipment from Chicago delivered 23 head of steers weighed 26,990 pounds but arrived as 23 heifers. He claims the cattle were purchased for steers and were worth 2,079.20 at five cents per pound.
The Sporting News notes Pennington, known as Hudson with St. Louis in the Federal League, is rumored to be negotiating with the Waterloo Club to replace Jay Andrews as manager. He began as Kewanee manager, then joined Macomb, playing two seasons and earning a citation before heading into full-time baseball duties.
The text marks the anniversary of Herman Rosenthal’s murder in New York City. It notes the role of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker and his associates, and recalls Rosenthal’s threats to expose graft within the police system. The case spurred investigations and led to multiple convictions of police and their allies.
One year old house with good basement barn for sale at 907 Park Lane. P. Tiedman Sr. Also a square piano cheap. Call 615 E. tth St for inquiry. Want to buy seconal. John swing. Phone 148¢-1 hand.
Local boat line reports banner year for excursions surpassing freight and regular passenger business. Agent Harry Roernhardt notes rush of activity may require assistant. through packages to St. Paul and Quincy draw strong demand. River conditions steady with excellent weather fueling record season.
Local Knights of Pythias plan to attend the grand Yodsre state meeting in Des Moines August 12 to 14. About 2 000 persons are expected for the conclave after a constitutional change allowing past chancellors from local lodges to participate. A recent Des Moines gathering refined arrangements and drew prominent knights from nearby areas to ensure a successful event.
The state board of education adopted a plan requiring a one year college preparation before entering the law school, starting fall term 1914 with 1916 as the entry year after two years of college. Current rules allow two years at liberal arts before transfer. Ruth A. Wardell to head domestic science at Ohio State University. Ralph B. Hellman to join sociology faculty.
In Des Moines Iowa last night a dozen witnesses testified in the government suit against the Northwestern Lumbermen's Association. They said they purchased interior wood from mail order houses. The defense presented the first witnesses as the government seeks dissolution on grounds of restraint of trade and misrepresentation by mill order houses and the lumber association.
In Kimms Park across the river from Duepuque Edward Grote was shot in the temple while in bed. his wife, believed insane, reportedly swallowed chloroform and faces imminent death after prior self harm attempts. In Los Angeles Charles Le Doux defeated by Williams. Williams in poor condition after blows, doctors treating groin injury. expected to keep him in bed for days.
Officials of the Hershey State Bank met in special session last evening to amend the articles of incorporation. The change broadens the bank’s scope to operate under the new trust company law, granting authority to act as trustee, executor or administrator.
In Juneau Alaska on July 16 jurors were sworn and testimony opened in the murder trial of Jos MacDonald general manager of the Consolidated Mining and Milling company in Cunnajuate Mexico. The 1902 killing of missionary N Jone at the Treadwell mine is alleged. MacDonald previously managed the Treadwell mine and pleads self defense. Witnesses from across the United States are appearing.
A special report from Eveleth Minnesota says sixteen miners are trapped in the No 1 Spruce mine after a sudden inrush of water during heavy rain early this morning. More than 200 workers in the mine escaped. The mine is owned by Olivey Trott Mining Company and operated under the U S Steel Corporation.
Des Moines July 16 A new state board of health meeting at the capitol to organize may order the closing of the Friedmann Tuberculosis Care hospital at Colfax The Colfax city council and board of health prohibited opening the institute and the state board is expected to take up the fight for Colfax residents The new board opposes the Friedmann care and wants the people of Colfax to decide the location The action may lead the state board to direct the company to establish an Institute at Colfax or another Toway location pending investigation by the state board
Frank Brown is bound over to district court for trial after a 2:39 p m hearing. His wife Matilda Brown accuses him of hair pulling nose and mouth holds and dragging her on the floor at 109 West Second Street. Prosecutor Downly and Attorney H G Thompson presented the case.
The Health Board plans a strict campaign to enforce recently adopted sanitation laws. City Health Officer empowered to enforce provisions requiring proper lighting drainage plumbing and ventilation in buildings used for food production and distribution including bakeries dairies hotels and restaurants.
Rear Admiral Robert Peary announces famous geographers from many countries will convene in Washington on July 16 to compare a world map. The meeting will refine conventional map signs and cartographic rules for a 1 200000 scale. The plan follows Rome conference outcomes and aims to form an international standard.
The congress considered organizing geography courses across countries and enabling teacher exchange among higher education institutions. It also debated establishing an international geographical institute to coordinate studies.
The article discusses a 700000 dollar defense fund and reactions from political figures. It cites Mulhall letters, mentions C A Carlisle and H B Miles, and references Charles A Miller of Goshen Indiana as a gubernatorial candidate against Watson. It also notes praise for Vice President Sherman and a plan involving congressmen including John J Gardner of New Jersey.
In St Paul Minnesota on July 16 developments in a wage dispute involve 1237 telegraph and telephone operators and station agents on the Northern Pacific railroad. After a refused wage raise and Sunday work limits at a recent conference, operators' unions issued strike vote ballots to all system employees. Complete returns are not expected for several days as Samuel Johnson, union committee chairman, noted.
Secretary Bryan delivered the American reply to the two Japanese notes on the California alien bond law to Ambassador Bynd a who cabled it to Tokyo. The contents were withheld from publication as in the preceding notes. Also Burlington recorded 105 degrees as the hottest day in the current century.
Mig Orga Brade daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Brade of Muscatine Island will wed William Getz a native of Walisawa Germany next Wednesday. The bride to be also hails from that place and came here about eliz years ago. The groom-elect came four years ago to make Muscatine his home. Rev J Haets ner pastor of the German Lutheran Ziong church will perform the ceremony. Afterward the couple will dine at the bride's grandmother Mrs Rose Schuster's home with an elaborate wedding supper.
Extreme heat drives demand for cold drinks and ice cream with local parlors reporting extraordinary business. Telegraph lines note railroad refrigerator cars halted to restock tea and cold beverages for thirsty customers.
Washington July 16 The federal bureau of chemistry states farmers may age apple juice to make vinegar without violating the law. It urges western Pennsylvania farmers to resume apple vinegar production to save thousands of bushels of apples and reassures dealers who had feared legal issues. The ruling aims to reassure both farmers and dealers after prior misunderstandings.
The Department of Agriculture issued the largest water power permit to the Pacific Light and Power Company of Los Angeles. Secretary Houston signed the order authorizing operation of plants in the Sierra National Forest and transmission of electric power 240 miles to Los Angeles at 150000 volts, claimed as the highest commercial transmission attempted.
A severe electrical storm hit Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his party as they crossed the Colorado River in Brient Angel Canyon Arizona. The crossing was in a cable cage suspended 800 feet above the river. Lightning flashed around the cage soaking Roosevelt and his sons Archie and Quentin with rain but causing no serious harm.
Atalissa July 16 The firm of Do Bratchin and Co long tenured merchants here has sold out to William Speers and Charles Overman Speers will run Langs and shoe repairs in the operation with Overman assisting The change ends a fifteen year chapter of local trade leadership.
The Presbyterians plan an ice cream social in Woodman hall this Saturday evening. Next Sunday July 20 Christian church members will hold a basket dinner on the church lawn with Rev Epler of West Liberty addressing the crowd in the afternoon. The gathering serves as farewell to Rev Clus A Vancy after two years.
Washington July 16 In preparation for more serious operations the heavy artillery units guarding the capital are today planting dummy mines in the Potomac near Forts Washington and Hunt. The work is on the annual schedule under expert officers aboard the mine planting steamer General Francis to familiarize artillery with map and positions.
Weekly notice lists unclaimed letters for Muscatine Iowa week ending July 15 1913. Men's names include Lee Cocklin J Florence Walter Grimm J Hahn Logan Hate Thomas Holmes Steven Lewis and others. Ladies names include Esther Graham Emma Nelson Mary Simmons. Foreign letters list J R Stewart Miss W Morgner. Parties must say Advertised at pickup. Robt and McNut Postmaster.
Society cards record regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No Fant Aw, with secretary Drauaworth, Bbntohe. Washington Chapter No 4 R&B convocation on the second Friday. Fred E Herman listed. Demolat and Ery No 1 KT hold regular conclave on the third Wednesday. A. Dh, Othmer, HCW, 1 Graf, Recorder noted.
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