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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
The article discusses how the Credentials Committee Fund could shift control in New York City over a sizable portion of Republican National Convention delegates. It cites concerns about precedent and political influence affecting the party's selection process.
Advertises children's Swiss ribbed vests in all sizes at 8 cents each and gauze vests with high neck long sleeves 13 to 23 cents. Gauze drawers in ankle and knee lengths, sizes 18 to 34, priced 13 to 23 cents, matching vest prices.
At the Republican credentials committee in the Coliseum annex delegates battled over Indiana and California contests. Be ve ridge allies faced Taft supporters as the panel seated Taft delegates in several districts and prepared a report on Alabama and Arizona contests amid calls to delay.
August C. Kirchner a German born retiree living between Sweetland and Nichols died at 8 30 am at the home of George Volger Sr 114 West Eighth Street of heart failure He was 49 born March 8 1843 married Charlotte Krell in 1876 and retired ten years ago He is survived by four daughters Augusta Kirchner Nichols Mrs George Taylor Sweeland Mrs W H Chatfield Sweetland and Mrs L M D Taylor Nichols Funeral plans pending with services expected Sunday at his Sweetland home Rural Route No 2 Five miles north of the city He was a member of the German evangelical church.
Danbury era political report describes Roosevelt supporters clashing with Taft backers as Gov Hadley renews bid to bar contested delegates. debates hinge on rulings by Chairman Root, with roll calls showing rising Taft momentum and Georgia voting solidly for Taft while Idaho shifts.
I O R M notice calls all Redmen to assemble at the hall Sunday at 1 p m to attend the funeral of Brother John Nelpert. So ordered by Sachem. Also includes a vendor list for chickens fancy beef veal pork lamb and home made summer sausage by Co E Richard & Sons with phone S42.
A Davenport Construction monster engine derailed in Muscatine Rock Island yards near Town Avenue. About fifty feet of track tore up with heavy wheels sinking several feet. Only the main track remained in use as westbound trains were delayed. Freight traffic was not heavily affected and repair was expected by later today.
Singleton and McKee on a business trip to Omaha. Mollie Church and her brother Lorie visited relatives in Muscatine. Mrs. B. Carpenter spent Thursday in Muscatine with relatives. A son, William Roberts, born to My and Mrs L. Ballentine on June 19. William Roberts family camping at Cone Jake this week. Virgel Fraze and Mrs Fraze of Muscatine welcomed a daughter born June 14, formerly May Larrington. Mrs. CG Reed and others hosted Mary Potter Thursday. John Hays from Medapolis visited Mrs. Fy Shaum. J J Russell visited Muscatine Thursday. Lucile Mossberry hosted a party Thursday evening south of town.
Miss Meda Tedford Miss Anna Duncan and Lyle Duncan are spending the day in Muscatine. Miss Helen Martin daughter of Dr and Mrs J T Martin of Broadway has returned from a year at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Miss Lilian Kuhn, also a student, stayed in Chicago for a few days. Summer sausage offered by C B Richard & Sons Phone 548.
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