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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

4

City hosts visiting guests throughout the day

Dozens of visitors from Totts Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction Nichola Fremont and other towns enjoy a day in the city. Residents from Eliza Wapello Buffalo and Wellman arrive to spend the day with local friends.

Russell Wilcox Totts Sre A. Taet Tino City Francie Biclefeld Nichola Noah Wobater Jowa Jobs A. Robbins Adv. Gnr J. Tisor Columbus Mra Lila. Koontz Wapetleig Boulan Teeynglds Holly Street Clen Steven Mies Paarl Blair Junction Lomneline Sudan Miss Austin Tlinole City Fremont Nob Etd H. Menetee Wapallo

Townsend Bristow Attacks Ashurst Over State Dept Absences

A heated Senate exchange emerges as Bristow accuses Ashurst of misusing funds for private telegrams. Ashurst denies all claims as baseless. The debate centers on a May 27 letter and Bristow’s demand that the secretary of state attend to duties, with Vice President Marshall ruling Bristow out of order.

Bristow Bonator Auhurst Brietaw Ronstitherrts Arizona Ashurst Lirlstow I. Long Studus Kansas Marshall Brinton Congress Vordaman State Department Bryan

Dearth of matches for tar baby here

Bam Langford arrives in San Francisco from Australia after two years away. He finds few matches available as white pugilists like Arthur Pelkey and Jasa Willard are not prepared to face a black challenger. No other white heavyweight offers a credible workout, and prospects remain thin near the Rocky Mountains.

Sanfrancisco Cal Bam Langford Australia Arthur Pelkey Jasa Willard Lankford Rocky Mountains

Vacation visit by Hopkins boosts Burlington hopes

Jilen Hopkins, a local amateur pitcher who last week joined the Pathfinders, arrived yesterday at his Muscatine home for a few days stay. Hopkins is confident he can soon earn a regular spot with Burlington, aiming to bolster the hurling team's chances.

Muscatine Burlington Jilen Hopkins Pathfinders Vialt Hopkins Burlington Hurling

Ringling Brothers Circus Draws City Crowds In Warm Day

Thousands of visitors poured into Muscatine for Ringling Brothers performances. The thermometer fell from 98 to 82 during the day amid thunder and clouds. Rail and interurban traffic surged, with heavy streetcar use and makeshift trailers to handle crowds. The day likely set a city attendance record for the circus.

Witnega Ringiug Brother Muscatine North & South Rock Island Milwaukee Railxondd Emm Isveen Tates

Well Known Resident Ludwig Aull Dies at Bellevue Hospital

Ludwig Aull 62 of 714 West Eighth Street died at Bellevue Hospital at 10 oclock after a year long illness. Born in Germany in 1861 he came to Muscatine shortly after arriving in the United States. His wife died seven years ago. Surviving children are Fred Aull Joseph Aull Lulu Avil and John Wendinger all living in Maegen tine. Funeral services will be held at St Marys Catholic Church Monday morning.

Ludwig Aull West Eighth’ Street Bellevue Hospital O'Clods Mr. All Teo Mr. al Ms Advent Germany Fred Aull Joseph Aulk Lulu Avil Iis John Wendinger Maegentine St. Mary's Catholic Church

Woman Overcome by Heat in Muscatine

A Muscatine woman collapsed while cooling off with hot water in a tub after being overheated. Mrs James Btorm, living at 323 Weeks Second, suffered burns and collapse. Dr W Norton attended. Visiting relatives from Pipton and Pipton Town called at 1407 Holly Street.

James Btorm Dr. W. Norton East Hill Mary Reynolds Ida Charles Reynolds Pipton James H. Reynolds Holly Street Ruby Moots Louis Moore Heparingtreat

Local Teachers Take Summer Courses Across Iowa

Muscatine county lists 18 teachers in summer programs statewide as educators from Muscatine and rural districts appear in summer schools. The Iowa State Normal at Cedar Falls holds the most Tusca tine teachers among institutions cited. Names from Iowa State Normal include Arminta Blink and Louise Maurer, Des Moines College lists Osettal Wagner, and other scholars come from State University of Iowa, Cornell College, and Mt. Vernon among others.

Muscatine County Muscatine H. D. Bridiey Iowa State Normal Cedar Talla Tuscatine Muscatina County Iowa Arminta Blink Louise Maurer Rena Atwill Ethel Buttgen Helen Abtschlager Francis Ryan Mary Ryan Jessa Altheus Lucille Byer Des ‘Moines College Osettal Wagner Tawa Maith Funck Wi Jam Shirley Margaret Kemble Anna Rieggenberg Cornell Collega ii Mt. Vernon Myrtle Richards Eva Kyrider Blais Geertz Katherine Qthbp Allee Emler Waith Stobe Florence Howe Hazel Mapes

Ringling Brothers Circus Triumphs Over Adversity

Circus acts persist despite hostility as Ringling Brothers arrives in Mugeating with over a hundred tent men, many colored laborers. A two perf ormances schedule is staged after a LaSalle race war sparked a workers strike, while white laborers join later to pitch tents without delay.

Ringling Brothers Gtrika Mugeating Regent Motinawaa Ringling LaSalle

Regatta Entries Step Forward for Keokuk Event

Charles P. Hanley, chair of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association race committee, received a partial list of regatta entries for Keokuk August 16 27 28. Notable boats include Baby Reliance owned by J. Stuart Blackton, Speed Demon Reliance owned by Smith Ryan Boat Co, Harngola owned by Adam Weckler Jr and Diatunber T owned by Jones A. Pugh. The Speed Demon Reliance is said to reach 60 mph and won in the International trials at Ling ton. The Smith Ryan Boat and Engine Co, led by John J. Ryan, supplied the only post capable of finishing to sail at the British International Trials.

Charles P. Hanley Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association Keokuk Ausmat Baby Reliance J. Stuart Blackton New York Smith-Ryan Boat Company Huntington Harngola Adam Weckler, Jr Chicago Diatunber T Jones A. Pugh Intington Trom John J. Ryan Smith‘Ryan Boat and Engine Company Hanley Ryan

Clarence Clark Injured at Smalley Garage

Clarence Clark, an employee at Smalley Garage on Front Street, was injured yesterday afternoon while working on a car. He sustained a deep gash in the palm of his right hand, an injury described as not serious but likely to keep him from work for some time.

Clarence Clark Smalley Front Street Caussy

Missionary Meeting Called By Des Moines Clergy

At the urging of Secretary Wilbur L Clipp of Des Moines the Laymen’s Missionary Movement calls a ministers’ meeting at eight o’clock this evening at the YMCA. The gathering aims to discuss the United Missionary campaign and solicit ideas and funds for missionary work with Secretary Clipp expected to attend and address the group.

Wilbur’ L. Clipp Des Moines L. ‘M. Grigsby First Methodist Episcopal Church Jae United Missionary Campaign Clepp Clapp

South End Resident Struck By Street Car on Oregon Street

South End resident Frank Duncan was struck by a South End street car on Oregon street shortly after 2 PM. He was rendered unconscious with a broken rib and other injuries while crossing the tracks near the Oregon street crossing by the South Muscatine Lumber and ox company. Dr. J. W. Morson attended his injuries.

Frank Duncan Oregon Street South End South Muscatine Lumber and Ox Company Duncan J. W. Morson

H Mundt's father dies at La Porte

Hans Mundt of Davenport father of J H Mundt of this city died visiting his daughter Mrs Elma Wockmeier near La Porte after a paralytic stroke earlier in life. He had lived with Henry Mundt near Davenport for two years and recently traveled to Davenport for the funeral. Survived by children Mrs Frank Bredow Davenport Elma Bookmeier La Porte Amil Mundt Canada William Brien County Tay Rudolph Iowa Ferdinand Glat tor and other relatives.

Hans Mundt Davenport J. H. Mundt Elma Wockmeier la Porte Thursaay Mr. Mundt Musco- Hine Henry Mundt Daysnport Gayen

Society Eyepee Miss Alige Party Proceeds On Lawn

A neighborhood children's party hosted at 202 East Severth street features Miss Alice Gertrude as pastel with twenty five playmates from 3 to 7 pm. The lawn event includes games a dainty spread candy favors and garden decor. Guests include Miriam Mackenzie Fern Nesper Elizabeth Sperry Simon Stein Harold Reuling and Dion Sperry.

Miriam Mackenzie Fern Nesper Miss Island Eolzabeth Sperry Rock and Messrs Simon Stein Harold Reuling Dion Sperry Rock Island Geneva Island

Budget Push For Town University Salaries Approved

Town City Tennessee July 18 President John G Bowman wins state approval for a half million dollar salary budget at Town University. The plan includes new appointments such as Ruth Wardfall head of Home Economics, J W Cogswell in Gynecology, B E Lewis in Education, Ralph Hellman in Positional Theory, and ensuing hires across philosophy, law, English, and science.

Town ‘City Speeigl John G Bowman Town University State Board of Education Ruth A. Wardfall Ohio State University J. W. Cogswell Grinnell B. E. Lewis Eastern Tlijnels Stats Normal Schools Ralph #. Hellman Harvard B. Rlenow Independence Tow Eneworth Faris University of Chicago R. H. Sylvester University of Pennsylvania Dacat’ A. Ewing Henry Haxo Chicago University Janquegeb Ralph A. Fenton. Mares College of Dendetry Beryl Hart Town City Penjamin Beer Sioux Center College of “Applied Seience

Man Injures Hand Painting Home in Columbus Junction

Ohn Bennet suffered a bad hand wound Wednesday after falling while painting a residence. To avoid spilling paint he twisted, jamming his left hand on a spike and bending a bone. the wound is painful. The 7:05 train was held two hours due to a freight wreck near Letts. Nearby activities include Ringling Brothers show in Muscatine, country club gathering on Cheery Avenue, and various locals visiting family or hosting events.

Columbus Junction Ohn Bennet Letts Win Sheridan Curse Buffington Ringling Brothers Muscatine John Hanft Mra John Hantt Ina Hada Hantt Fred Outcamp Frank Edmondson Franke Johnston Shearer Milt Shearer Misa Laure Walter Ambroga W. EB. Whicher Chas. Me Williams M. H. Bowman Vern Tack Vinton J. Robertson Murray Hutton Waaso J. Stapp Misa Marie Donovan Mary Brapp Che

Rich prizes announced for Pittsburgh races

Pittsburgh Pa July 18 announcement at noon that the racing program would start at 2 o clock. The card is described as one of the most remarkable of the Grand Circuit. Delays earlier in the week caused every race to be retaken with a total purse of 16 000 dollars for the winner.

Pittsburgh

Lost bracelet engraved with letter y reported

A lost bracelet engraved with the letter Y was found between Town Ave and Pine St. Call the finder at phone 295- to claim.

Town Ave Pine St

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