City to hire expert over Lucas Street paving faults
The city council moved to hire an expert to assess Lucas Street paving and possible action against the Ford company bonds. Aldermen criticized patches and wear, with calls to relay the pavement or sue bondsmen if experts deem it worthless. the motion passed to employ an expert first, then pursue legal remedies.
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Lucas Street
Ford Company
Hathaway
Votter
Meyers
Selden
Thompson
Alderman Hathaway
Graff
Frank G. Pierce
State Teague of Municipalities
Moyers
Carriers Discuss War at Let ter Carriers Meeting
At a meeting of the Letter Carriers association Harry Holzhauser was elected a delegate to the state convention of letter carriers and clerks to be held at the Hotel Muscatine on July 8 and 4. Committees were appointed to prepare the program which is expected soon. Topics shaped by the war are anticipated to influence discussions.
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Letter Carriers’ Association
Harry Holzhauer
Hotel Muscatine
Iowa
Police Have A Busy Month Report
A monthly police report submitted to the city shows two arrests for the month including intoxication and desecration of the American flag, several for unlawful assembly, three for assault and battery, seven for larceny, and four vagrants kept in the summary over night, with prosecutions not announced.
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Comel
Justice Coster
Sahara
Soast
SG. Bronner
City Treasurer Reports Overdrafts in Several Funds
The monthly report to the city council shows overdrafts across multiple funds totaling 5123.56 dollars. Bridge fund leads with 2500 dollars overdrawn while sewer and general funds show smaller deficits. The treasury balance stands at 103079.93 dollars, and the city is not yet broke.
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Eny
General Sewer
General Improvement
Masertine
City Fuel Yard Awaits Go Ahead for Coal Supply
Muscatine prepares to sell coal from municipal yards with sheds built at the Rock Island spur near Spring street. W F Hathaway reports readiness though a few orders remain, and many residents hope to secure winter supply while some have already contracted elsewhere. The dramatic call urges adults to attend the Davenport event next Tuesday with a 25 cent admission for adults and free for children.
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Muscatine
W. F. Hathaway
Rock Island
Spring Street
Gas Ordinance Dead by Muscatine Council
In Muscatine the city council blotted out a proposed gas tax raise as Alderman Vetter moved to read the ordinance, prompting surprise and confusion among members while mayor pro tempore Gruff presided in the mayor's absence. Long stalled reports on the gas question leave the matter unresolved.
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Muscatine
Aldermaan Vetter
MaNutt
W. TH. Gruff
Vetter
Votter
Ordinance Tabled Despite Alderman Hathway Objections
Alderman Hathway objected to the hasty interment and noted appointed committees would study costs and investigate. A brief comment period followed, then the measure was sent to a vote. Five to two, the ordinance was disposed of for all time, though one alderman suggested future similar action could still arise.
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Hathway
Paving suit settlement reached in Mulberry Avenue dispute
City council received word from D. V. and R. S. Jackson that a settlement has been reached in the Mulberry avenue pavement case. Dr. Z. H. Lange will be paid 1375 dollars based on a 426 acre assessment at 23.29 dollars per acre. Another similar appeal may come before the district court. no action was taken at last night’s meeting.
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Mulberry Avenue
D. V
R. S. Jackson
Z. H. Lange
District Court
Iash
Japanese Flier in France Victim in Internal Battle
Paris June 21 Sergeant Kobayashi a Japanese aviator in the French service was killed in an internal battle when his machine was set on fire by an incendiary bullet. He leaped from his plane at about 9 000 feet and fell behind French lines. Lieutenant Du Tuenne claimed his tenth victory making him an ace. Lieutenant Madon claimed his thirty fourth victory. De Tse Cleaners and Watters For guaranteed work and service.
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Paris
Jayas
Kobayashi
du ‘Tuenne
Madon
National Fourth Of July Call For Universal Freedom
J I Glesler of Muscatine county council of defense urges observing the fourth as a celebration of universal freedom. Americans align with Europa and Asia in liberty and justice. Communities are urged to unite in a single patriotic observance with a brief address of about 14 minutes and allied flags displayed with the American flag.
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America
Washington
J. I. Glesler
Muscatine
Tt Fa
Rumania Rearms With Medical Aid Amid War Suffering
Amsterdam reports Rumania seeks Germany supplied chemical preparations and medical materials to battle diseases that surge from war conditions across its territories. The population in affected districts faces decimation as disease and hardship spread, per a published notice from a local paper.
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Amsterdam
Rumania 84
Germany
Rumania
Darlin Voselsche Aeltun
Ate Casa
Doelaren
Fingers Mashed at South End Plant
Whiley at the Roach and Musgor factory yesterday John Grotersa of Inez Eleventh street sustained an injury necessitating the amputation of the first two fingers of his left hand. His hand was caught in a machine and crushed. He was taken to Bellevue hospital where Dr Tyler performed the operation.
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Roach and Musgor
John Grotersa
Inez Eleventh Street
Ile
Bellevue Hospital
Tyler
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L-Bo
City Fuel Yard
Davenport
Caeser
Kyon
Anthony
Shukoe
Bennns
Vhrougly
France
HMN
de Tse
Maxwell Motor Car Company
Serrice
Smith
Emporium
Mari
Son
South End
Roomera
Cluett Peabody A.cohine Makers
Wayne Kult
Lowa Ave
United States
Spirit of
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
Ws.s. 2
Wss. Wane
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