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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
4
Police report nightly thefts from various homes as night prowlers target a Connor residence on West Eighth Street. The raid included towels napkins hosiery tea and other laundry items. A dog was seen in the yard raising a possible clue as investigators pursue the case and await court developments.
In a maritime inquiry the key questions are whether the liner was armed and if premeditated murder occurred. Captain Marner Heard and Captain Turner of the Lusitania testified to navigation, adherence to instructions, and what actions followed the torpedoing. The inquiry aims to show no accident existed and to assess the handling after the attack.
John G. Benson to be among principal speakers at the Muscatine district Epworth Leagues convention to be held here next week. Benson, noted for his reputation, has organized the largest male Bible class in the world at Bravil Indiana.
The captain testified the ship was unarmed for offense or defense and carried no masked guns. He confirmed Sir Edward's remarks on Lusitania speed and the number of lookouts. He cited three rescue difficulties: list, headway, and short time. Eleven riders were kept to spot submarines and warned to speed if sighted. Passengers were said to interfere rather than assist, though they showed some desire to help. Reports noted crew efficiency compared with older sailors and that the captain had not seen Mr. Vanderbilt. hearing concluded.
A blaze gutted the German Evangelical Orphanage at Hoytelen near here, freeing more than 106 children inmates. The building suffered about $30,000 in damages and the fire was reported today.
George Garrett of this city is jailed after noon by local officers on Mann Act charges for transporting nineteen year old Ivy Russell from Rock Island for immoral purposes. She says they stayed at Scott House. arrest followed tip from her sister. He came from Louisa County and lived in a Cain boat. federal deputy marshal to arrive.
An advertisement urges women to monitor the workday end and cites common female ailments such as backache headaches and irritability. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a simple remedy believed to relieve these conditions.
Amid a city strike, elevated trains halted and guards patrolled carbarns while officials, including Alderman Kennedy and Mayor Thompson's committee, pushed for settlement. A rash of peace talks and state arbitration proposals emerged as motor buses and other vehicles fielded a surge of riders.
A vintage beauty advertisement promises a clear complexion with one ounce of meteorized wax available at drugstores. It claims gradual results, night application like cold cream and morning removal with soap. It also suggests a youthful skin treatment with a Saxgite solution bath to smooth and firm tissue.
Reports show downtown theatres booming while outlying amusement parks suffer heavy losses amid a strike. Department stores note only a small drop in yesterday’s trade, with thousands shopping by telephone. The telephone system reports a 50 percent surge in calls, totaling about three million. City authorities cite surface-transport receipts, totaling roughly $22 million since 1807, with a year ending June 31, 10125 showing $2,421,225 revenue for the city’s 5 percent share.
Secretary Daniels said he would not endorse groups like the American Security League or the Navy League. He will base navy development on official advisers and welcome suggestions from all sources. He did not rule out a 500 million bond issue or support for organizations backing a larger navy.
Arrangements were made at the Maccatine Commercial club meeting for J. J. Beaumont to visit Muscatine on June 23 with a luncheon at the Grand Hotel. Beaumont will address the group as first secretary of the Great Jews Association, inviting local merchants to attend. A reception is planned for Shoemen of Iowa on July 5 from Davenport, with sightseeing by auto arranged for visitors arriving by boat.
Wilton Iowa witnesses a staged car strike with a locomotive carrying passengers as a mock protest echoing Chicago events. An engine derailed cars after a sand box dropped on ties, but the crew evacuated passengers and returned the engine. no injuries reported though track and equipment suffered slight damage.
Mr and Mrs Hendrix of Letts Louisa county celebrate fifty years of marriage at their country home. Attendees include nine grandchildren and about eighty guests including siblings and relatives from Iowa and beyond. A noon dinner under a lawn tent preceded an informal program with brief talks by Rev Phillips and family members.
Battery C reports 134 of 145 members drilled last evening with instruction on dismounted soldier drills. Captain Lange away planning San Francisco trip. Lieutenant Mull to take command at next meeting. Miss Rita Berry leaves for Tacoma for summer with sister. George D. Emmett departs for Lincoln, Illinois, and Waynesville, Illinois to visit old home.
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