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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

4

Local Excursion Promises Help for Firemen Friday

Mrs Richard Thorne of Buffalo Center ta left for Davenport to visit friends a shore time. Mrs Cora Bramwell of Muscatine left for Rock Island to visit a short time and return with her son Donsie tomorrow. Miss Savages Blackwell daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Blackwell of Cherry Street arrived home from Poughkeepsie after attending Vassar commencements and National Park seminary in Forest Glen Maryland.

Thompson Bros. Co Richard Thorne Buffalo Center Fuhrman Washington Street Davenport Cora Bramwell Lucas Street Rock Island Muscatine Donsie Roek Island Misa Savgares Blackwell Blackwally Cherry Street Poughkeepule Vassar College Forest Glen National Park Seminary Merc. P. Budzine Davis Moore Evena Smith Nends Charles Henderson Milwaukee Wis J. W. Miller Margerite Nicolaus Teachers' Institute Amanda Miller Page X. Dak May Cronin Magentine Verna Budelier Bawre Glyde Port Elizabeth Cronin Deparrad Cefar Falls Moarmal School Bertha Rynearson Ham Avening Max Quimet Ment P. McElroy M. FL Cra~nin Anna Ringsenberg Zora Russell Bennett Hamn Henry Mellick West Liberts A. T. Kelley Mason

Army Bill vetoed by President Taft

President Taft vetoed the army appropriations bill citing its intrusion on vital military structure. He warned major reforms were rushed and asserted the law omitted Naval deliberation, returning the measure to Congress without approval. He stated the Army of the United States must not be driven by imperfect depictions of deployment theory.

Taft Washington, D. C Congress Leonard Wood United States ASB Genate Military Committee War College Feneral

Delegates Injured In Railway Wreck Near Union Station

More than 100 passengers including several convention delegates from Georgia and visitors were bruised when a Pennsylvania train struck a bin of empty cars near Union Station. No serious injuries reported. Henry Laco of Atlanta, recorder of deeds in Washington, was among the injured. Chicago delegates’ plans were delayed until afternoon to recover.

Chicago I. Ting Georgia Pennsylvania Railroad Tan Uto Ohsatgans Henry Laco Jacks Atlanta Tayous

Runaway horse injures Mrs Calloway and daughter near Burlington

Mrs Martha Calloway and her daughter Geneva were thrown from a frightened horse along the road near the Hartman residence below the city. Mrs Calloway injured her ankle and back, Geneva bruised but not seriously. The horse broke loose but was recaptured. Dr. F. P. Anpel treated the victims. The report ends with a separate note from White Plains about Harry K Thaw seeking freedom and a doctor’s testimony denying paranoia.

Mra Martha Calloway Ganava Burlington Calloway Lartman Ducey Wrs Miss Geneva White Plains Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Wm. A. White U. S Washington White

Delegates Arrive as Chicago Hosts 1900s Convention Kickoff

Early trains bring 2500 delegates and alternates to the Chicago region for the convention. Notable arrivals include the Blaine club of Cincinnati with 375 marchers, Nebraska Roosiers led by Governor Aldrich, and Roosevelt factions clashing at the station. Dr. James L. Rhoades meets the crowd at Taft headquarters as a Maryland contingent arrives. Governor Gallbsborough and Jacob Murphy join the visiting delegation in Chicago.

Chicago Blaine Club of Cincinnati Ling Michigian Avenue Twelfth Street Taft Congress Hotel Elit Creat Northern Nebraska Roosevelt John W. Towle Omana Teo Roosevelt Missouri St. Louis Mme Kansas City James L. Rhoades Tat Rhoades Derenies Maryland L. Galdsborough Annapolis Jacob ¥. Murphy Congress

Narrowly Averted Double Drowning in Mississippi River Incident

Two fishermen on a barge near Muscatine were rescued when the sinking barge dragged their shelling craft under. William Koeller and George Gilibe rowed to safety after witnesses Harber Pitenforth and others struggled to stay afloat. both men barely survived, aided by a life preserver and an empty gasoline can.

Mississi Tnpt Mearns Plishforth Johnson Davenport Muscatina Handy Gan Han

Baldness Remedy Ad Promises Hair Growth

A frayed ad text claims baldness can be cured by a dandruff remover called Way Hair Talti. It touts destroying dandruff germs to revive growth and mentions purchase points in Newark New Jersey with price details per bottle. The copy imitates old newspaper marketing language and names multiple vendors.

MR. Church Wits War Gray Riemake A. G. Hestenlehner Philoway Sree, Co Newark, N. J

Roosevelt Men Fight Early for Delegates at Convention

The Roosevelt camp pressed to list a second set of delegates while Taft allies and the national committee feuded over credentials and temporary organization. Colonel Roosevelt planned mass meetings and personal appeals to delegates as tensions rose, with police and detectives deployed to prevent clashes.

Roosevelt Rosewater Committee On Credentials Elogetes Nonvantian Hey Ena Tanight Agditorlini Theatre Roosyvelt

Sox Down Reds in Tight Boston Victory

Boston Nationals defeat Cincinnati Reds in a close morning game 80 to 4. Key players include Murdoe Kilng Humphreys and McLean contributing for Boston as the offense edges past Cincinnati.

Aed Sox Reds Boston Boston Nationals Cincinneti Reds Boston Syncrores Cinemath Py Bictertee Murdoe Kilng Humphreys McLean

Nebraska Roar Denounces Rosewater At Taft Convention

Nebraska Roosevelt delegates denounce National Chairman Victor Rosewater in a united protest at the national convention. They demand his repudiation and call for representation of Nebraska GOP wishes amid claims of Roosevelts’ limited southern gains.

Chicago Republican National Committee National Committee Henry H. Wasson Pennsylvania Republican State Committee Walter F. Brown Ohio State Toumilies Borden F. Whiting New Jersey Wm. Allen White Kansas Meyer Lisner Caliifornia Republican R. B. Howell Nebraska Thomas Thorson South Daekota I. A. Caswell Minnesota Thomas K. Niedringhens Missouri Richmond Pearson North Carolina George C. Prisstly Oklahoma Wim Seymour Edwards West Virginia Frank Knox Michigan Roosevelt McKin~ Jey Waft Forces Tat Jnos Victor Rosewater Rosewater Mitteaman McKinley Taft Talibanks Wi. Bates Burton

Victory for Allen in State Senate clear in primary

Indications point to State Senator W. Allen of Fairfield defeating Howard Chassell of Le Mars for the Republican nomination for state secretary in the June 3 statewide primary. Allen leads by about six hundred votes as official returns near completion and the executive council begins the canvass.

Des Steines Dune Yam W. §. Allen Fairfield Howard Chassell le Mars Atala Allan Executive Council

Boost for Gaynor as Demo's Choice

A Democratic association of New York pushes support for Gaynor for president. Officers T-Taneh Canton Black Gallatin stated aims at their headquarters as Baltimore tests the candidate’s appeal. An eleventh hour effort aimed to bolster the bid.

New York N. Yy T—Taneh A. Canton Wm. P. Black Frantis D. Gallatin Democratic Association of Gaynor Baltimore

Delegates Seek Mayor Nomination Backing at Convention

Leaders of a movement aimed to secure the mayoral nomination by garnering delegate support. They claimed their backing of Mr. Gaynor was unofficial and not authorized by him. Also, a late moonlight excursion tied to Roach and Musser featured dancing Friday night.

Gaynor Roach and Musser

Institute Opens Louisa County Normal Institute Opens

Luisa county normal institute commenced in Wapello today with sessions in the high school building. Supt G W Weber Columbus Junction leads algebra and physics. Supt L Packer handles didactics and economies. Nellie F Barrett teaches reading and grammar. Tadla M Sweeney geography and arithmetic. Mrs N M Warnick primary methods. Mrs Robert Klotz and Miss Tola West Liberty provide music. Mrs Warnick and family have been visiting with Mr and Mrs Anderson at 09 West Second street and departed for home this morning.

Louisa County Institute Wapello Luisa County Normal Institute Thin City Packer G. W. Weber Columbus Junction Tadla M Robert Klotz Misa Tola Meno West Liberty Anderson Chapman West Second Street

Birthday Dinner for Mr King at Huttig Home

Ms Huttig hosted a 7 pm dinner Sunday at her West Third Street residence for Mr King on his birthday. Sixteen guests attended with out of town visitors from Nebraska Moline and Flagstaff. Other parties honored on Sunday included multiple birthday anniversaries and a third wedding anniversary, with dinners and suppers across several homes.

Huttic Hom H. W. Huttig Bonabu West Third Street Knng Kewin Butt Nebraska Neb Merats TR. Swan Moline Marlo McDeramid Flagstaff Arizona King Dag Richard Dorothy Duff Mies Grace Muss Sér West Third Street Joseph_ Chay- In Cherry Sterneman Broadway Migs Grace Musser

Relatives Celebrate Carl Freund Sr's Eighty Third Birthday

Relatives gathered at 705 West Seventh Street on Sunday to honor Carl Freund Sr on his eighty third birthday. Guests included his son Casl Freund Jr, aged fifty four, and Paul Freund, who turned thirty nine last Thursday. The anniversary falls Monday. the day featured a bountiful noon dinner for twelve.

Carl Freund, Sr West Seventh Street Casl Freund, Jr Paul Freund Carl Freund

Denver Guests Of Honor At Sunday Family Gathering

Denver residents were guests of honor as Mrs D F Swilivan hosted relatives on Meiden Lane for a Sunday family gathering honoring her house packs Mrs M F O Bridh and daughters Felicitas and Margaret and sons Francis and John from Denver Colorado. A dainty color combination of white and pink with geraniums and gassies decorated the table.

Denver D. F.swilivan Meiden Lane M. F. O'Bridh Felicitas Margaret Francis John Col

Dinner, visits, and society notes in Wilton and Mason City

The article recounts a 12 o'clock dinner and fourteens for covers, lists visits by Mrs. O’Brien since her arrival, and notes regular W R C Women’s Herm Corps meetings with reports from Ma son City delegates. It also covers social entertainments at Banner lodge, arrivals from New Westminster, music study plans in Chicago, and a stream of local visits and travel among residents including ties to Muscatine Davenport and Milwaukee, plus school choir notes and family announcements.

Eelock Mason City Gussie Mull Mattie Jarvis

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