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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
10
Police heard a distress voice on the Mississippi near East Front Street but could not determine the source. Officer Ed O'Brien went onto the bridge seeking the caller but found no one on the bridge or water.
An answer and counterclaim were filed in the Hoadley Stone company versus James Selden case. The contractor asks dismissal and seeks 2900 dollars for damages due to alleged shipment and condition faults. Also listed are American Surety Company and a petition seeking an injunction against liquor sales by county authorities.
The regular school board meeting scheduled for Friday evening is postponed to Monday evening June 7. Bids for the construction of the new school building will be opened then. Announcement was made today by C. BR Stanford, secretary of the Board of Education.
Clarence Boland was fined three dollars and costs by Judge J A Rowan after pleading guilty to assault charges. The incident followed an alleged remark by Max Krisberg of the Boston Shoe Show. Boland reportedly tested his muscles on Krisberg during the altercation. Mr and Mrs Fred Kiete of Dur Street plan to travel to California to attend the exposition and will be away about six weeks.
Premier Salandra states Italy entered the war to protect its ancient aspirations and vital interests. He recounts diplomatic moves since Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, argues Austria breached the Triple Alliance, and asserts Italy’s obligation to homefront duties amid the crisis.
Police chief announces W. S. Cummings and Jacob Ex, part of a three man group, have been bound over to the federal grand jury after a Davenport hearing. Geo. Ex, the third member, plans to waive hearing.
An advertisement urges replacing cosmetics with a facial wax that cleanses pores, dries less, and smooths aging skin. It claims a nightly application, weekly transformation, and a wash-off routine revealing a whiter, more youthful complexion without wrinkles. It also mentions a wrinkle treatment using powdered suloxolin dissolved in water with hazel.
The Sherman act case shows the government arguing the steel trust restricted competition. The court weighs whether the steel company restricted trade in domestic and foreign markets as of 1901. The United States Steel Corporation faces a landmark anti trust dissolution suit likely headed to the Supreme Court.
Society notes say Children’s Day will be observed on June 12 with church programs planned by Congregational, German Methodist, German Evangelical, Grace Lutheran and Park Avenue Methodist churches during morning services. German Baptist event will be June 13 evening. First Methodist Episcopal hosts service on June 6, United Brethren presents an 11 o’clock program with songs recitations prayers and welcomes.
Budapest May 16. In parliament Count Michael Karolyi voiced strong opposition to the Indemnity Bill and government methods. He insisted Hungary did not want the war, urged replacing militarism with an army of the people, and argued the government should resign for the war's sake with substantial gains sought.
Correspondence reports Armenian and Armenian Apostolic forces in the Azerbaijan Armenia region seeking Russian involvement. Volunteers organize under Nestorian pressure, with 154 drilled men supplied at their own cost, as years of longing for relief reach a turning point.
London May 20 The Admiralty and War Office oppose interning 24 900 Germans of military age now at large. Internment would cost about a quarter of a million dollars weekly plus guard costs. If carried out, 10 000 elderly prisoners may be repatriated, leaving 14 000 new internees to staff camps and ships. Many were hotel porters and workers. in Germany, internees were mostly tourists and students.
A list of recitations, songs, duets, and solos performed by named children and choral groups. Entries include titles such as From Sunny Fields, The Song of the Brook, The Song of the Birds, and The Voice of the Southland. Performers include Bernice Dis, Viola Essex, Harold Prater, Ruth Lewis, Verna Eher fine, and many others.
The Unit ed Brethren Missionary society gathered last evening at Mrs. FP A Lincoln’s home, 1201 East Fifth Street, with Mrs. Cora Jones and Mrs. C L Young as assisting hostesses. Mrs. C L Young led devotions and Mrs. Lincoln oversaw the winnings box.
The article lists members delivering a drill with national flags, a closing recitation by Miss Thelin Crow, and plans for a July meeting at Miss Carrl Mull on Mulberry avenue. It promotes an open air concert at Geneva Golf and Country club grounds with dinner at 7 and program at 8 15, decorated with Japanese lanterns. Delegates Victoria Crux and Jennie Gilbert head to the Sioux City state convention, with Colonel Hare Circle attending a mass meeting at the Library June 30 to plan with the Alcyone Mothers' club.
The dedication of the new County Park is set for July 5. A Kalorania Kensington club meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, at Mrs. George Fulta’s home was postponed to Tuesday, June 22, at the Fol home. Mr and Mrs Frank Lisser of Joler visited with Mr and Mrs Lesher Smith during their honeymoon, then returned home after an extended eastern trip.
Ex Musky pitcher Ab Gould arrived from Davenport for a brief home visit with his parents during a short vacation after a tight win against the Decatur club yesterday. He plans to return to Davenport tomorrow as local weather shows showers tonight and Friday with little temperature change. The message notes the Woodmen Accident Assn of Lincoln, Nebraska settled a benefit in full after a collarbone injury to Love.
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