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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

4

Injunction Halts City Haymarket Purchase Fight

A district court granted a permanent injunction against Muscatine preventing the city from completing the Stein property purchase for Haymarket purposes on West Second Street. Judge Theophilus ruled the council acted illegally without proper procedures. the decree orders the contract void. Attorneys for the plaintiff stated the Haymarket vote was improperly obtained and that the market should be established by ordinance, not resolution.

Muscatine Carm Bteln West Second Street Haymarket Tame Theophilus J. R. Hatley Stein G. Abbes KR. G. Thompson Harry Glatstein J. R P. Hanley Brein

Mother’s club society programs announced for year

The Mother’s club outlines a year of programs with monthly papers led by Mrs. J D Fullham Mrs Ryan Mrs Graves Mrs Strain and others Topics include nations congress school credit child life crime and girl life Duty of parents in training children for citizenship and practical cooperation between home and school A picnic at Weed Park and a formal officers seating are planned with Mrs Kamble supervising the latter.

J. P. Ryan M. Www Burlen Keneington E. A. Ogilvie Mra J. W. Graves Ftebruary Kensington Mes W. P. Strain T. F. Beveridge G. Hoapes Sirs W. Dy Hine Carl Barnard

Grant review in Caminetti affair revisited by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today reconsidered the denial of a review of F. Drew Caminetti of San Francisco on charges of violation of the white slave law and granted a review. It also granted a review of the conviction of Maury Z. Digges, who was convicted with Caminetti in the same cases.

Associated Press Lehacd Wire Washington, D. C Supreme Court Today F. Drew Caminetti San Francisco Cal Maury Z. Diges Camineti Sime

Illinois Pure Food Law Upheld By Supreme Court

Washington June 22. The Supreme Court upheld the Illinois pure food law prohibiting sale of a preservative containing boric acid. Justice Hughes stated the law stands unless the defendant proves clear doubt about boric acid being wholesome. The defendant failed to meet that standard.

Washington, DD Hughes

French Marines Land At Cap Haitien

Washington reports the French cruiser Descartes landed divejackets at Cape Haitien as a precaution after the city’s capture by government forces. No American forces have landed and no casualties or other details are known.

Fress Washington, D Descartes Cape Haitien State Department Fort A. Prince

General De Wet Found Guilty of Treason

Gen Christian De Ter, a South African rebellion leader, is found guilty of treason on eight counts by a Bloemfontein court. Sentences deferred to tomorrow. Settlement noted for Mrs Dlattie Tiecke receiving 32 53280 in liability insurance from London Guaranties and Accident Company Ltd due to her husband's death. Adjusted through Otto Brothers, local reps.

Associated Press Bloemfontaine Union of South Africa London Christian de Ter Sentenes Dlattie Tiecke George W. Stiles Construction Company London Guarantes and Accident Company, Ltd Otto Brothers East Second Street

Apel Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Muscatine Home

Mr and Mrs John Apel of 604 Hasp Firth street will host a family reunion to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary one week from tomorrow June 2 Invitations have been sent to fifty families A 6 o clock dinner will start the evening of social entertainment Both born in Germany Mr Apel arrived in 1862 and Mrs Apel in 1816 settling in Muscatine after moving from Moscow township in 1856

John Apel Firth Street Apel Germany United States Moscow Muscatine Vere Marriance

Fabrizius Host 25th Anniversary at Burlington Road Home

Mr and Mrs August Fabrizius celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends at their Burlington Road home Saturday evening. Pink and white roses and pond fishes decorated the setting as games and music entertained guests. The couple received many gifts from attendees including out of town visitors from Clinton Iowa.

Vparkizius August Febrzing Burlington Road Fabrizius Herty Greller Clara Deeker Grace Payson Claude Paschal Ian Muriel Clinton Iowa

Epworth League Delegates Entertained at YWCA Rooms

Delegates attending the Epworth League convention were hosted at the YWCA rooms in Musserville where large, cheery facilities welcomed visitors. Many partook in dinner and visitors were urged to visit during their stay. Musserville Methodist church Ladies Aid plans June 5 entertainment with Evelyn Gleason as soloist and readings by Mrs. Horst. A small admission will benefit church purposes.

X. W Young Women’s Christian Association Epworth Musserville Sooty Ladies’ Aid Society Musserville Methodist Church Chutes Evelyn Gleason Harry Horst

Twentieth Century Club To Hold Picnic Event

The Twentieth Century club will host its annual picnic on June 22 at the home of Bire. Members will extend invitations and plan an outdoor gathering with refreshments and games.

Twentieth Century Club

Supreme Court strikes down Dixie grandfather clauses

The Supreme Court unanimously declares southern grandfather clause laws invalid. Oklahoma and Maryland voting restrictions are struck for violating the Fifteenth Amendment. Officials enforcing such clauses can be held liable for denying the right to vote. The decision voids age and ancestry based tests and reinforces equal voting protections nationwide.

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Supreme Court Oklahoma Maryland Siiala Annapolis

State golf meet opens with poor scores and record turnout

Cedar Rapids hosts the annual state golf tournament as 128 entrants begin play this morning. Special contender Givansl'' reportedly leads with a 14 count. Bishop carded 69 and Brannen posted 46 and 52. Molis shot 31 on the opening nine, while Jackwan finished nine holes before lunch in 49. Poor scores marked the start.

Givansl Cedar Rapids Tuncating W. F. Bishop T. H. Brannen W. W. Molis G. BR. Jackwan

Secrecy Marks the Sessions of Jury Secrecy

Reported today no new developments in Arthur Duggan death as coroner’s jury resumes after two hours of testimony and adjourns to four o’clock. Absolute secrecy marks the inquest with rumors of fresh testimony pending refutation.

Arthur Duggan Rock Island Drresty Sreve Jeter

Joliet Prisoners Threaten Suspect In Riot At Prison

Associated Press dispatch from Joliet reports a noon rally of about 1300 prisoners in the main dining hall shouting threats at Campbell the trusted guard accused in the slaying of Warden Allen’s wife. Guards used clubs to restore order as inmates cried for Lynch him and tear him apart. A separate card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings in a bereavement.

Associated Press Joliet Campbell Allen State Penitentiary Atallesa Lodge Kate Grigg

Raymond Titus Picnic in Fair Oaks Plans Event

Raymond Titus hosts a gathering in Fair Oaks with a tasty picnic spread at four o'clock and a sevisi font to follow. Newly elected officers will be installed, marking the final A800 gathering.

Raymond Titus Fair Oaks

Trinity Guild Moonlight Excursion Planned for Tuesday

Trinity Guild members plan a moonlight excursion Tuesday evening February 39. A large crowd is expected and music will be provided by the Chase orchestra. The same group will serve luncheon at the Parson on Thursday June 2%. Mrs. Adda B Howe of Muskogee is visiting relatives and friends in the city.

Ortos Trinity Guid Trinity Episcova Adda B. Howe Muskogee,Dola

Epworth League Session At First Methodist Church

More than 125 delegates from about twenty five towns gathered at the Muscatine district Epworth League annual convention in Epworth League week. The program opened with devotions and welcomes, with Dr B A Schell of Mount Pleasant and Dr Cheshire Smith of Kansas City delivering key talks on Christian education and church progress. The gathering discussed evolution, social relevance, and the church's educational role, aiming to keep faith alive amid modern changes. The evening feature plans an address by Dr Ghesteen Smith.

Muscatine Epworth League Society Methodist_Episcopal church First Methodist, Episcopal Church West Liberty A. S. Smith J. H. Krenmyre Tittin B. A. Sckehi Mount Pleasant Wesleyan College Sewell Epworth League Terry Enworth League Aalinns Russian Empire Town Wesleyan College Methodist Church Goa Henry Churchill Kinz Duey Linear South- Land Ghesteen Smith Howard Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Kansas City, Mo

Supreme Court adjourns for summer without deciding key cases

The Supreme Court, in Washington, D.C., adjourned for the summer without ruling on International Harvester, Dragon minimum wage, and other major matters. It will reconvene in October. The court agreed to reargue the Harvester case on its own initiative, a move not requested by government or company.

Associated Preas Washington, D.C Supreme Court International Harvester Dragon Customs Court Underwood-Simmons

Woman Arrested After Slough Firearm Incidents

Residents near Muscatine slough report fear as 55 year old Mrs. Cora Sherman is placed in the county home for three weeks of observation after neighbors complain of dangerous musket firing. Sheriff Wiley and Deputy Marshall Richley arrest her following a midnight shooting near her home.

Cora Sherman Wiley Richiey

Invite State Bar 10 Meet Here Next Year

Muscatine County Bar association votes to invite the state bar and county attorneys of Iowa to meet here in June next year. Local delegates to the Fort Dodge meeting plan attendance. Attorneys Henry Jayne William Hofman F L Bihlmeier and Johns W Devitt named as likely attendees. C R Stafford to attend the attorney's convention.

Muscatine State Bar Association Iowa Fort Dodge Henry Jayne William Hofman F. L. Bihlmeier Johns W. Devitt C.R. Stafford

Government Loses Oregon Land Case

The government lost a Supreme Court case over the forfeiture of the unsold Oregon and California railroad land grant totaling about 2.4 million acres valued at more than $30 million. The railroad company faced no further action in related suits due to violations of grant conditions while Congress waited to act.

Associated Prere Washington, D. C Supreme Court Oregon and California Sniolh Congress

Car and Motorcycle Collision at Corner Injures Riders

An auto owned by Dr. A. Klatfentach of Mulberry Avenue and driven by Harold Pantel collided with a two boys on a motorcycle at Seventh and Chestnut streets yesterday afternoon. The riders were slightly injured. The car sustained a scratch and the motorcycle was badly broken.

A. Klatfentach Mulberry Avenue Harold Pantel Seventh and Chestnut Streets

Trial Postponed for Oscar Weltranz Hearing June 28

Oscar Weintranz accused of assault with intent to commit rape facing court delay. The case, involving eight year old Clara Speece, is postponed to Monday June 28 in Judge J. C. Caster's courtroom. Located at 205 West Fifth Street and 12004 East Fourth Street, the defendants await next proceedings.

Oscar Weintranz Oscar Weltranz West Fifth Street Ant’ Clara Speece C. C. Phillips East Fourth Street J. C. Caster

British Army Casualty Totals Through June 9

The casualty lists ending June 9 show 3 372 officers killed 5 631 wounded and 1 049 missing, totaling 11 072 since the war began. From May 19 to June 10 there were 703 officers killed 1 407 wounded and 250 missing, or 2 250 in all.

Tassociatas Press Tire London Associated Press

Big hailstones pall in Illinois skyline

A flood of large hailstones pounded Illinois causing property damage and scattered debris. Local reports described stones weighing up to several ounces. crews worked to clear roads and assess damage. No injuries were immediately reported.

Illinois

Storm Heavy Rain Wrecks Homes and Kills Livestock

A storm last night dumped five inches of rain with high winds in Jerseyville TL on June 21. Five dozen livestock perished on nearby farms as several houses sustained partial wrecks and damage units report weather effects across the area.

Jerseyville Tune

Churches Plan Unity Conference On Long Island

Representatives of about 18 060 000 Christian communicants in the United States will attend a North American unity conference in Garden City Long Island for three days starting July 3 Plans call for unity bodies without appointed committees Officials report many Catholic prelates favor the plans and brief addresses will be given by a Roman Catholic and an Eastern Orthodox church member The aim is to pave for a world conference halted by the European war A American Christian leaders deputation will seek invitations to the pope the patriarch of Constantinople and others to join world unity efforts.

Associated S New York United States Garden City Long Island North America Russia Constantinople Moccan

Villa Troops Lose to Yaqui Indians Near Empalme

A Villa detachment marching south to protect foreigners in the Yaqui valley was defeated by Yaqui Indians yesterday miles south of Empalme Sonora. About forty Villa men and a machine gun were reported lost along with twenty five men in a prior skirmish.

Cabencieigl Press Negalea Ariz Villa Yaqui Empalme Sonora

Dr Mitchell Heard at Baptist Church Events

Sr Mitchell of Des Moines spoke Friday morning at the First Baptist church. He delivered a short talk in the afternoon at West Hills Mission chapel and gave an evening address at the First church. The Rev Leonard Westrath was also heard last evening at the First Baptist church.

Sr. Mitchell Des Moines First Baptist Church West Hills Mission Chapel First Church Leonard Westrath

Muscatine Markets Livestock Wholesale Rage Voice Might

Wholesale livestock market notes in Muscatine with garbled terms. Appears to reference price signals and packing choices, but the readable fragment is incomplete and lacks clear entities or outcomes. The item seems to be a market brief with nonstandard OCR text.

Local News Highlights From Wisconsin Street and Chicago Visitors

Mr and Mrs Abe Whiteter on Wisconsin street announce the birth of a son this morning. A la Waide of Chicago, a former Mustating business man, visits to handle business and see friends with Mrs Waide. Bruce Bieser of Chicago, staying at Frank Field home 412 Cedar street, left for Jewa Ci after a short stay.

Abe Whiteter Wisconsin Street the Birch M Son A. la Waide Chicago Mustating Bruce Bieser Frank Field Cedar Street Jewa Ci

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Wedge Theophilusta Chase Buen Property Caminetti Haitien Gen. DE Wet Marcntine Trinity Guild DR. Schell Tre County Ot Slough State Bar Oregon Sones Suances Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Art Reed SKE the Home Furnishing DR. Mitchell Baptist Church Muscatine Markets Cholce Steel McQuesten H. D. Horst Attorney At Law General Practice Muscatine State Bank
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