Firecrackers and visits mark a city day
A mix of notices includes firecracker sales and sky rockets advertised by Dad Dolsen, dentist F A Hautsen listing office hours, and social updates on Miss Zetta Fesler and Mrs L C Hirt arriving from Riverside. Mrs Ed Shoemaker and Miss Luella Kindell travel to Davenport for a day with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zetta Fesler
Ed. Shoemaker
East Seventh Street
Luella Kindell
Ottumwa
Davenport
New Range House For Company C Near City
The range east of the city will have a new range house for Company C completed by tomorrow night. Captain Roy C. Brown says work is progressing quickly and barring unforeseen issues, the project will be finished on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C
Roy C. Brown
Potter Delivers Lecture in Cotter on Palestine
Rev. J. W. Potter pastor of the local Methodist church returned from Cotter Iowa where he spoke last evening on the subject Through Palestine on Horseback in the Cotter Methodist church. The lecture was praised as splendid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Potter
Methodist Church
Cotter
Palestine
Local notices and ads from Muscatine area
Wilton businessmen visit city today. Births include a son at 910 Nebraska street and twins to Mrs Will MceCraig on the Island. Mrs Michael Ahm of Fairport visits the city. Esther Grafe arrives for a visit. Over 60 graduates of Muscatine Business College plan a Wild Cat's Den picnic tomorrow. Miss Robertson recovers well after surgery at Hershey Memorial Hospital. Cigar promos, lawn mowers, door screens and Guerney refrigerators advertised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Springer
East Sixth Street
Rock Island
Alberta Fisher
Cooper
St. Louis
Springer
Walter Lewis
Muscatine
Nairn-Gillis
Burlington Gazette
Nans Ohleson
Nebraska Street
South Muscatine
Michael Ahm
Fairport
Muscatine Business College
Wild Cat’s den
Funeral Today for Mrs. Mary Schar
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Schar occurred this afternoon at 2:30 at the German Lutheran church with Rev. Geo Meier in charge. Mrs. Charles F Hoefflin and Mrs. W J Vannatta sang two duets, floral tributes from the Royal Neighbors Modern Woodmen and Bankers' Reserve noted, and the bereaved husband and mother received comforting words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schar
Catherine Schar
George Schar
Greenwood Cemetery
Geo. Meier
German Lutheran Church
Charles F. Hoefflin
W. J. Vannatta
Jesus
Meier
Royal Neighbors
Bankers’ Reserve
Schar
Roach & Musser Triumph Over Boarding Club
The Roach and Musser nine defeated the Y M C A Boarding Club 6 to 3 in seven innings on the fair ground diamond yesterday afternoon. Applegate pitched for the boarding club but could not prevent the loss. Lineups included Kenefick, Applegate, Reuling, Miller, Leysen, Schink, Keneffic, Weidlin, Funk for the boarding club and Kautz, Easterla, Klein, Easterla, Pilgrim, OToolo, Reis, Meisner, Lyons for Roach & Musser. Umpire was W L Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground
Roach & Musser
Applegate
Jack Kenefick
Fred Applegate
Reuling
Miller
Leysen
Schink
Ed. Kenefick
Weidlin
Fritz Funk
Kautz
Easterla
F. Klein
W. Easterla
S. Pilgrim
James O’toole
Jack Reis
John Meisner
Walter Lyons
W. L. Lane
Annual interstate national guard convention adjourns
The interstate national guard association adjourned in St. Paul after electing officers and choosing Washington D C as next meeting site. President General Charles Dick of Ohio was elected with vice presidents Generals Moulton Illinois Wood Minnesota Colner Nebraska and Ward Indiana. Colonel Carrol D Evans Nebraska named secretary. A legislative report proposed amendments to the Dick national guard act including a higher annual appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Strike at Davenport for eight hour day
Electrical Workers of Davenport and Rock Island walk out for eight hour day and higher wages. About 25 men affected in each town. Union members are orderly and expect talks with employers within two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
Davenport
Rock Island
Henry White Kills George Lewis in Quarry Bunk Murder
In Keokuk Iowa on June 21 Henry White shot George Lewis while he slept in a quarry boarding house bunk. White fled into the woods with the shotgun and a sheriff posse with bloodhounds searches the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry White
George Lewis
Keokuk
White
President Defends Santa Fe Officials in Rebates Probe
The President argues against prosecuting Santa Fe officials while noting others faced limited action. He cites Morton’s testimony in the meats case and points to unprosecuted rebates by roads tied to the International Harvester and Illinois Steel companies. The ICC found unlawful tariff divisions but refused specific charges citing broad, non-specific investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Meats Products
Santa Fe
International Harvester Company
Illinois Steel Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spanish cabinet resigns after confidence vote defeat
Madrid June 21 The entire cabinet has resigned and King Alfonso has accepted their withdrawals. The resignation follows the chamber of deputies rejection of a vote of confidence in the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Chamber of Deputies
Sugar Prices Drop Thirty Cents to All Refined Grades
New York June 21 refined sugar prices fall twenty cents per hundred across all grades. Trade sources note steady demand as markets react to supply factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republicans Sweep Honolulu Ticket in City Election
On June 21 in Honolulu voters favored the Republican slate, electing nearly every nominee except two supervisors and potentially the treasurer. The result marks a broad GOP victory across the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Riggs Arrives as State Educator Speaks at City Normal
State Superintendent John Riggs of Des Moines arrived in the city and spoke at 3 30 PM in the county normal in session. Attendance at the normal is rising with new names added. total now above 125. Attorney Fred Pentzer sang a solo during intermission. New enrollments include Muscatine residents Mrs Florence Smith Ida Brown Louisa Franklin Emma E Manlove Belle and Lucy Connor Rita Berry Alpha Wabnitz Lena Geiss Rachael and Margaret Magee Anna and Mary McDougal and out of town adds Lilia Bohnsends Stockton Della Pelton Fruitland Bertha Garrett Columbus Junction Crete Hannan Conesville Allie Contriman Mollie and Katie Peter West Liberty Addie Lindler Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riggs
Des Moines
City
Norma
Fred Pentzer
Miss Howe
Muscatine
Florence Smith
Ida Brown
Louisa Franklin
Emma E. Manlove
Belle
Lucy Connor
Rita Berry
Alpha Wabnitz
Lena Geiss
Rachael
Margaret Magee
Anna
Mary McDougal
Lilia Bohnsends
Stockton
Della Pelton
Fruitland
Bertha Garrett
Columbus Junction
Crete Hannan
Conesville
Allie Contriman
Nome to Send Exhibit of Alaskan Resources
Nome, Alaska merchants plan a grand display for the Lewis and Clark Centenary Exposition. Mayor J S Coply reports funds raised to showcase Seward peninsula resources and the famous Onher Mining nugget will be shown. Steamship firms urged to donate at least 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Nome
Alaska
Coply
Seward Peninsula
Onher Mining Company
Seattle Alaska Club
Employment Seekers Urged to Use Journal Want Ads
Readers are encouraged to place Journal want ads to secure jobs. Many individuals seek help now. Include who you are and what you can do. Each insertion costs one half cent per word in advance.
Wilton Man Fined For Grand Jury Refusal
Frank Kelley of Wilton was fined 19 dollars plus costs by Judge McPherson for failing to appear to serve on the U S grand jury. Kelley cited conscientious objections but the judge rejected it as a valid excuse. a bench warrant was issued and Deputy U S Marshal Matteson pursued him before his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kelley
Wilton
McPherson
Davenport
United States Grand Jury
Kelley
U. S
O.S. Matteson
River at Standstill as Crest Reaches Muscatine Forecast
Davenport reports the Mississippi River at Clinton and Dubuque shows a standstill with a 14.2 gauge today, up 0.4 feet from yesterday. Observer Sherrier predicts the crest has arrived and the river will peak at Muscatine within 12 hours unless new rain falls, signaling relief from prior damage.
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Clinton and Dubuque
Davenport
Iowa
Clinton
Dubuque
Sherrier
Muscatine
Kentucky Ball Team Refuses Play Over Colored Catcher
The University of Kentucky ball team abandoned a scheduled game with Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware Ohio after visitors objected to playing against a catcher who was Black. The Ohio Wesleyan club left the grounds rather than proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kentucky
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Wisconsin Wins Rail Point In Gross Earnings Suit
Madison June 21 The state wins a point in the test suit against the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for 10000 damages over alleged failure to report full gross earnings. Judge Stevens rules that a railroad commissioner marked reports approved, but that is not final and the state may go behind such reports. The point had been under consideration nearly a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Stevens
Praise for Deaf School at Semi-Centennial Commencement
The Iowa School for the Deaf marked its semi centennial with eight graduates and a program at the high school. Governor Cummins praised the institution, spoke to the class with sign language interpretation, Supt. H. W. Robert delivered an address, L. G. Kinne presented diplomas, and a Commercial club banquet followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Blutts
Iowa School For the Deaf
Cummins
Supt
H. W. Robert
Woman Charges Bribery Against International Harvester
Mrs. Margaret Swift of Chicago files a chancery bill alleging bribery conspiracy and fraud by the International Harvester Co. She claims Illinois Kansas and South Dakota legislatures were bribed. Company lawyers say the bill has no merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Harvester Co
Margaret Swift
Equitable Directors See Key Resignations Accepted
New York news reports that Paul Morton, chairman of the Equitable directors, announced the resignations of James W. Alexander as president and James Hazen Hyde as first vice president. Morton said other resignations had not yet been acted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morton
Equitable
New York
James W. Alexander
James Hazen Hyde
Ministers Picnic At Weed Park Draws Local Clergy
Local Protestant ministers and their families attended the annual picnic at Weed Park. Most planned a river trip, but high water forced the change of plans. They left the city around 11 AM with baskets for a park dinner.
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Weed Park
Spalding Club Plans Annual Outing at City Railway Park
At a Spalding club meeting held at the Anson home on West Fourth street members voted to hold the annual outing on Tuesday afternoon June 27 at City Railway park. Immediate relatives of members will be invited. Refreshments were served after the readings by Misses Alice and Mary Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Club
Anson
West Fourth Street
City Railway Park
Alice
Mary Anson
Bride Miss Blanche Weaver Fox to Wed W L White
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Blanche Weaver Fox daughter of Mrs Sarah Fox East Second street and W L White of Boston Massachusetts. Ceremony set for June 27 at 11 30 a m at the bride’s mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Weaver Fox
Sarah Fox
East Second Street
W. L. White
Boston
Mass
Postum Food Coffee Endorsed For Young Women
A testimonial promotes Postum Food Coffee as a healthful beverage during adolescence. A young woman reports relief from headaches, stomach pains, and nervousness after switching from coffee and tea to Postum, crediting improved energy and clarity of mind. The ad cites Battle Creek, Michigan, and includes the slogan There’s a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Tufts Bestows Doctor of Laws on Japanese Minister Takahira
Medford Mass June 21 Tufts College awarded the honorary degree of doctor of laws to Japanese Minister Takahira in a formal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takahira
Tufts College
Medford
Mass
Vacation Rail Rates to Resorts in 1905 Publicized
The Iowa Central reveals summer excursion fares from Elrick Junction to St. Paul Minneapolis 13.30 Duluth 17.30 Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo 24 Salt Lake City Ogden 37 plus sale dates. Epworth League convention 21.50 June 30 to July 4. G A R encampment 15.55 August 30 to Sept 4. Portland 49.85 90 days with stopovers. California and Hot Springs specials. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Portland
Ore
California
Hot Springs
Ark
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schaffer’s
Schaeffer
H, M. Bartlett
J. E. Kranz
Florist
Cpp. Journal
Iowa Ave
Dad Dolsen
F. A. Hautsen
East Second St
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Brazel’s
M. B. Storey
Young People’s Secretary
Salvation Army Hall
Braunworth
Will Harris
Iowa Avenue
C. R. van Zandt
Will MceCraig
Cyril Carpenter
H. L. Wilson
Geo. B. Fisch’s
Esther Grafe
Wi Schlunz
Cedar Street
Western Union Messenger Boy
Journal
Western Union Boy
Mary Robertson
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Keck
G. M. Titus
Lows
Ohioan
Interstate National Association
Bunk
McCall’s
McCall's Magazine
Roosevelt
M.C. Hayes CO
Riggs
State Superintendent of Public In
Wisconsin
School For
Lawn Swing Headquarters
Neidig’s Book and
H. F. Barnard Co., Jewelers
Jamaica
C. C. D. Grocery
East Hill
Butz’s Fair
Jackson Electric Co
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