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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

3

Georgia Traitor Governor Slaton and Frank Commutation

An Atinni s Georgia crowd denounces Governor Slaton for commuting Leo M Frank’s sentence. The piece argues the governor acted courageously to avert a miscarriage of justice, praising national impact while hoping future light may reveal the killer of Mary Phagan.

John M. Slaton Georgia Atinnis Slaton Leo M. Frank Georgia Executive Frank Artud Mary Steke

West End Haymarket dispute awaits ruling on appeal

Judge Willian Theophilos may guide the West End Haymarket controversy as an appeal looms. The ruling covered the legality of Stein property acquisition and city council powers, while fraud claims were dismissed for lack of evidence. Property value evidence remained conflicting and unresolved.

Willian Theophilos District Court West End Haymarket Beardog West End

Accessibility and Atmosphere at the Proceeding Examined

The report notes the site remains accessible while tearing shed affected the proceeding, clarifying atmosphere and raising anticipation for the next move by the unspecified party.

Ngunei

Washington Notes on Webb-Kenyon Law and Prohibition Debate

Washington notes discuss the Webb-Kenyon act in light of a Kentucky Supreme Court decision, noting no constitutional ruling and predicting stronger interstate liquor shipments to dry regions. The piece surveys reactions from anti-saloon advocates and potential broader impacts on national prohibition efforts, plus unrelated updates on dairy stock payments, livestock quarantines, and aNew York congressional taxation study.

Kentucky Wets Oc Tans B.C. Dine Widdie Anti-Saloon League Webh Kenyon Irs West Virginia Maryland Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Ohio Marrlands Alstiller United States Supreme Court Torhiaden Prohibition Congress John Barleycorn Betord

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine

A brief transcript from the Muscatine Journal recounts fifty years ago a flagstaff prank in Court House Square. Morton Heaton and Frank Tifil climbed a seventy five foot rope to the pulley, earning five dollars each. Ettie Rowbins left for Grinnell, Nola Webster for Iowa City, and notes of a Mulberry Street collision involving W W Church and Jonn Bishon's buggies. Thirty years ago mentions George Wieher and Rev White departing for Iowa College commencement.

Gourt Houé Square Morton Heaton Heaton Frank Tifil Mulberry Street Kesslee’s Corner W. W. Church Jonn Bishon Church Setag Eighth Street Carter George Wiieher Mr. White Iowa College

Huttig Family Heads to Davenport for Baptism

Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Fred Huttig August Huttig and family and Mr and Mrs Gotholat Huttig left this morning for Davenport to attend a baptismal service tomorrow Will R Jayne arrived from Chicago where he is at tending school

Fred Huttig August Huttig Gotholat Huttig Davenport Will R. Jayne Chicago

Chicago musician gives private recital for Muscatine audience

Ten years after, Mrs. Wilhelme Middelschulte of Chicago, a gifted musician, privately recited for Muscatine’s musicians. She played several classical selections on the pipe organ, delighting the small group. Abs. Middelschulte remains at Peter Musser home on East Fourth Street and plans to return to Chicago later today.

Wilhelme Middelschulte Chicago Muscatine

Railroad Station Stopped by Oil Trick In Daring Rescue

Clarke, a railway operator, is kidnapped by masked robbers who plan to derail a train carrying a Chinese diplomat and jewels. Tom Carding imitates Clarke on the telegraph line, but Clarke escapes by releasing oil to freeze the rails, saving the overland express as the trio looms with danger and a crucial rescue.

Juhn Nola Clarke Evans Darling Phoebe Clarke Lana América Clarne Berend Tom Carding Draken Mediani Caswell Lears O. KR Feader Deelore Tom Envoy Wool Lake Carding

Effectiveness and limits of urban development methods

The piece surveys methods to develop small cities, examines causes of rising farm tenancy in the United States and its effects, and asks if land value inflation could make farming profitable and draw population. It notes the Congestion organization led by Benjamin C. Marsh and Allen Dewson, with members like Mrs. Florence Kell, Paul Kellogg, Sam A. Lewissohn, and Henry Moskowitz.

New York United States America Benjamin C. Marsh Allen Dewson Florence Kel Paul Kellogg Survey Sam A. Lewissohn Henry Moskowitz

Germans use new phalanx tactic in Russian theater

Petrograd reports a German advance forming a ten corps phalanx moving from Cracow along the Gorlice line. Heavily equipped with artillery and heavy batteries, the formation relied on rail lines for supply, advancing at about four miles daily and aiding the San river crossing with air support. London notes war tempers English manners as elites openly carry parcels to ease shop traffic.

Petrograd Associated Prench Tront Germany San River Lezachow Geronel Colomeono West Front London Associated Press Picccadilly Regent Street Home Office

Artistic train wreck rescue and engagement reveal

Clarke recovers after a derailment with Phoebe at his side and a plan to confront the wreck robbers. Arm strong and Phoebe coordinate, the private wires challenge the dispatch, and Clarke learns his future with Phoebe and the railway crew. Detectives close in on the robbers as the station scene unfolds.

Evans Clarke Raine Clinamen Phoebe Armstrong Clarke Benson Vhad

Salts Fine for Aching Kidneys

An advertisement touts Jay Balts an effervescent remedy made from grape and lemon acids with lithia. It claims to flush kidneys, relieve backache and headaches, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder disorders. The copy emphasizes keeping kidneys active and clean, urging a daily dose before breakfast.

Jay

Embroider Clerk Session and Honeymoon Plans

In a playful scene, Abe and a special session mock Dr. Artie Buc. Mrs. Hiford Moots tends Miss Fawn Lippincut’s rubber tree while chaotic antics unfold in Fiptown. Armstrong reports a plan to return to town and pursue a $5000 reward for captors, with Evans offered a station job post-honeymoon. Phoebe teases, and the grizzled man contemplates the future.

Waz Uday Artie Buc Hiford Moots Miss Fawn Lippincut Fiptown Bbe Evans Ofice Phoebe

Men and Women Seek Cathartic Tablets for Comfort

An advertisement praises a cathartic remedy claiming it helps both men and women with digestion and constipation. It asserts women suffer as men and promote a scientific tablet that cleanses the stomach and liver, relieves a heavy feeling, and improves regularity. The ad targets general readers with bold claims and a testimonial tone.

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