Burlington Man Is Fate Freak Victim in Lightning
Wepello Iowa June 7 Beich of Burlington and his family believe themselves victims of a perverse freak of fate after lightning struck a barn destroying their auto and camping gear just as they planned an overland trip to California for the San Francisco exposition. John Harris mourns a good urn and a stock of hay as gate receipts for the Panama Pacific Exposition may be reduced. Welch estimates total loss at 1500 with 400 insurance. barn damage about 1200 with 400 insurance. trip now delayed indefinitely.
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Speciak Service
Wepello
C.beich
Burlington
McCullough
John Harris
Welch
Mr. Welch
Barris
Wirh Welch
German admit sinking Greek steamship Ellispontes
The German government admits the responsibility of the submarine commander for the April 18 sinking of the Greek steamer Ellispontes in the North Sea. It will compensate the vessel owners, with the amount to be fixed by two experts, one Greek and one German.
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Associated Press
Athens
London
AV A. m
Tors
Larger Sewers Needed in Muscatine After Rain
City Engineer Charles Young says Muscatine needs bigger storm water sewers as current pipes fail to handle heavy downpours. He cites recent washouts and flooded cellars and expects larger pipes to be installed in the future.
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Muscatine
Charles Young
Muscatine Council to Meet Thursday for Bid Openings
A special Muscatine City council session is set for Thursday night to open bids for meal fixtures in the new city hall. The building committee is expected to report on interior decorations and other details, with final decisions anticipated before the next regular meeting.
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Muscatine City
Wilson criticised by Oregon Germans
The Federated German Speaking Societies of Oregon, four percent of organizations, adopted a resolution denouncing the president and secretary for pressuring the United States to permit the growing export of war material. They denounce the policy as inhumane and unjust and regret the president has blocked unbiased discussion by Congress.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Congress
Muscatine Masons Attend Seventy-Second Grand Session
Ernest Moore and G A Riemeke of the Muscatine lodge left for Cedar Rapids to represent the local lodge at the seventy second annual meeting of the Masonic Grand Fraternity of Iowa. Sessions run through Friday with almost one thousand visitors expected and entertainment planned.
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Ernest Moore
Muscatine
A. Ms
G. A. Riemeke
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Trades Union League Meets for Six Hour Day Debate
In New York on June 7 nearly thirty trades with women workers and over 106000 female workers were represented by delegates to the biennial convention of the National Women's Trade Union League of America. The gathering will discuss organizing all workers into trade unions equal pay for equal work an eight hour day and full citizenship for women. Some delegates favor a six hour day for women.
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New York
N. Y
National Women’s Trade Union League of America
Children Day Observed At Musserville Church
South End Musserville M E Church plans a special Children’s Day observance Sunday evening next week. Rev H H Butler announced the program prepared by the Sunday School. Final rehearsal is scheduled for tomorrow. announcement follows Wednesday.
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Musserville
H. H. Butler
South End
Factory Relocation Planned Amid Dredging Work
The Christopherson button factory behind the Roach and Musser works on Franklin Street will move because of dredging in Muscatine chute. The plant, grown large in recent years, now houses about 30 cutting machines and a shell crushing setup. A government dredge arrived last week and began digging a new channel, with sand pumped shoreward from near the Kaiser factory. Locals, visitors, and students return or travel as described, including families from Keokuk Rock Island Davenport and Ames College students.
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Christopherson ‘Button
Roach and Musser
Franklin Street
Muscatine
Towa
Kaiser Factory
South Tnd
Frank Hubbard
Keokuk
Wmale
Rock Island
John Kale
Davenport
John Bierman
Bleeker Street
Carl Hieton
Fredonia
Hame
South Musca Ytina
Jacob Alston
Bismarck Street
Dutuque
Amy Hoopes
Stewart Road
Ates
Town State College
Albert Bausrbach
Hershey Avenue
Ames College
Langheim Dies After Apoplexy in Muscatine Home
John Langheim, born April 4 1845 in Lenser Holstein Germany, died at his Welters Street home in Muscatine after a stroke. Survived by his wife and nephew Jacob Langheim of Victoria. Funeral set for 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Walters Street home with Rev A G Lange of the German Baptist church officiating. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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John Langheim
Welters Street
Muscatine
German Baptist Church
Jacob Langheim
Victoria
Walters Street
A. G. Lange
Greenwood Cemetery
Illinois Votes for State Judges Today
Chicago June 7 Voters of Mines balloted for five of seven state supreme court judges and seventy two circuit court judges. Women were not eligible to vote under the partial enfranchisement law enacted by the 1915 session. Political HQs said women showed interest but less than in the city election when they could vote for mayor. Supreme court judges serve nine year terms and circuit judges six years. many incumbents faced little opposition.
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Chicago
Flo
Voters of Mines
State Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Legature
Supreme Court
Circuit
Melpine Church Hosts Children's Day Service
Children of the Messine Presbyterian church presented a delightful program during Children's Day observance. The event replaced regular morning services and drew a large crowd from Blue Grass, New Era, and Pleasant Prairie. The church was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and potted plants, creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere.
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Messine Tresbyterian
Fairfield Grocer Killed in Bicycle Accident
Fairfield June 7 Ancrked Press reported J B Meres a prominent local grocer was crushed to death after being run down by Ed Kaun’s automobile while cycling in the public square. The collision occurred Sunday afternoon as Kaun, a farmer, drove through the area.
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Anccdeted Press
Viras Fairfield
J. BR. Meers
Ed Kaun
Clothcraft All Wool Clothes Highlight Quality and Value
Uncle Sam showed interest in Clothcraft investiga tors noting steady worker retention. The ad touts training, machinery, testing and sanitation as raises in value for Clothcraft All Wool outfits for men and youths. Big claim of solid profit from buying Clothcraft at 10 to 18 dollars. No. 5130 Blue Serge Special at 15 dollars cited as top value.
Letts Child Succumbs in Lents Tuberculosis Claim
A Letts child dies at home in Lents Oregon June Wagner aged fifteen months from tuberculosis. The mother is ill with the same disease. Survived by parents a brother and sister. Funeral at Cedar Bethel church. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and floral offerings, pallbearers and Mrs C B Lockwood and Family.
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June Wagner
Wilk Wagner
Cedar Bethel Church
Macy
C. 8. Lockwood
Visalia Man Dead in Motorcycle Crash Involving 15-Year-Old Rider
Monroe Brinkley was killed when a 7-a bullet struck him from behind while riding a motorcycle with Alvina Wilson, 15, on the seat behind him in Visalia. The girl sustained a minor finger wound and was clinging to Brinkley as the crash occurred. John Wilson, the girl’s father, is under arrest on charges related to the shooting.
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Visalia
CaHf
Funes
Monroe Brinkley
Alvina Wilson
Brinkless
John Wilson
Ruthenberg Clothing Co The Store of the Town
Ruthenberg Clothing Co operates from 107 EB 2nd St as a local apparel shop serving residents with men’s and women’s garments and accessories in a neighborhood retail district.
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EB. 2Nd St
Chautauqua Meet in Muscatine Today
Redpath-Vawter representatives hold a two day session in Muscatine at Hotel Muscatine. Attendees include J E B Wilkins, F B Wolfe, H F Strong, Harry D Kies, and many others from Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and surrounding states. Banquet closes the meeting tomorrow evening.
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Redpath
Vawter
J. EB. Wilkins
Salsberry
F. B. Wolfe
Cedar Rapids
H. F. Strong
Cambridge
Mass
Harry D. Kies
Coridan
J. Q. Robinson
Reinbeck
J. Manley
Phely Champaign
Sougher
Jackson
Mich
O. M
Griffith
Chicago
EB. Richards
Prinighar
J.H. Rohde
C. ©. Collett
J.R. Cornell
J. A. Orchard
Keith Vawter
President James Daughter to Wed Frazer at Private Ceremony
Miss Melen Dickson James daughter of the University of Illinois president will wed George Enfield Frazer former comptroller at 4 p m June 9. The wedding is private due to the mother's recent death. James siblings include Herman G James and Anthony J James. Miss James earned a bachelor’s from Mingie in 1810 and a master of arts three years later. Frazer, a UI professor as Acacia national president, later joined a Chicago firm after President James barred family members from faculty roles.
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Leseed Wire
University of Texas
Anthony J. James
Howard
Pacific Coast Squadron
U. S. Navy
University of Mingie
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Beta Kappa
Frazer
State University of Iowa
University of Wisconsin
Acacia Fraternity
James
Chicago
Narrowly Escaped Runaway Injuries Shock Island Residents
Clifard Storms and Miss Ouiska Eshelman barely avoided serious harm Saturday night when a horse driven by Storms reared at an automobile on the corner of Second Street and Iown Avenue. The animal bolted onto the sidewalk in front of Ruthenberg clothing store, halted by pedestrians. Eshelman leaped from the buggy uninjured as the horse moved onto the curb.
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Clifard Storms
Island
Ouiska Eshelman
West Sixth Street
Second Street
Iown Avenue
Ruthenberg Clothing
Mins Esherman
Senior Class Assurance Of Graduation At Local High School
Principal Dr. L Frantz announces that all 62 senior class members named in the personnel list will complete the costs and requirements to receive diplomas. Examinations are underway but progress is sufficient to assure graduation for all students still completing tests.
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L . Frantz
Cedar River Still At A High Stage In Cedar Bottoms
The Cedar River remains high with Nichols road and adjacent highways under water. County engineer Halbfass reports water expected to recede in a day or two, allowing repairs to damaged roads. August Korneman has been awarded the contract or honor mentioned in the report.
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Nichols
Cedar Bottoms
Halbfass
August Korneman
Memorial for Miss Barton Placed in Washington
The Legion of Loyal Women took steps to memorialize the late founder of the American National Red Cross, with plans to erect a substantial remembrance in Washington. They urged Grand Army of the Republic posts and patriotic groups nationwide to cooperate in the effort.
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Red Cross
Washington
D. C
C! Barton
American Naional Red Cross
Legion of Loyal Women
Grand Army of the Republic
Legion
Local residents visit relatives and friends around Columbus Junction
Dozens of residents and visitors travel from Cedar Rapids Muscatine Wapello and nearby towns this Saturday evening. Mrs Coa Hull Mary Prancea Mrs Hal Jennings and Mr G W Weber head to Cedar Rapids Muscatine and Wapello to visit kin. Mr and Mrs T T Himmetrich Hal Harrison arrive from San Francisco to visit relatives in the area.
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Nichols
Lillian
Edith Getts
Simpson Bridge
Lawrence Murdock
Cedar Rapids
Coa Hull
Mary Prancea
Burlington
Esther
J. C. Bell
Muscatine
Florence Alington
Gonesville
Milton Tucker
Hal. Jennings
G. W. Weber
Wapélo
Mildred Folford
John Miller
Perry
Ralph Cress
Catumbue City
Cuba
Ill
T. T. Himmetrich
San Francisco
Cal
Hal Harrison
Long Beach
Mr. Harrison
G. D. Harrison
Letts
T. K. Miner
Rath
Helen Lischer
Fron
Wapello
Columbus City
J. K. Blair
Cotter
Columbus
Mildred An Norgthy
Pan American Delegation Begins Chicago Visit
The Pan American financial delegation arrives in Chicago for an eight hour stay to study manufacturing and commercial ties and to stimulate trade relations between the United States and southern nations.
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Pan-American
Chicago
Lassociated Press
Pan- American Financial Delegation
United States
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