Death inaccident at wagon collision claimed Billy Whitlame
Billy Whitlame, 1862 born in Washington Iowa and long time Muscatine resident, died at Norshey hospital from chest injuries after a runaway wagon struck by another vehicle. The direct cause was a broken rib penetrating the lung. funeral set at Rankin residence with Rev. Rogers of Mort Baptist church officiating. Survived by two sisters Mrs Howell and Mrs Kellar and a brother in Des Moines. Greenwood Cemetery will receive the interment.
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Billy Whitlame
Ranikkins
Norshey Hospital
WhHame
Fle
William A. Williams
Washington
Iowa
Muscatina
J Wo Ttankin
A. G. Howell
Town City
L. C. Kellar
Chicago
Alao
Des Moines
Rankin
Oakland Drive
Rogers
Mort Baptist Church
Wil- Mame
Ora
Taneral
Greenwood
Wilton Woman Dies at Hershey Hospital
Mrs. Warren Christian of Wilton died at Hershey hospital in Muscatine shortly after 7 30. Her death followed a long illness and critical condition for over two weeks. Born Mahala Michael in Indiana in September 1847, she came to town about sixty years ago and spent much of her life in Moscow before the Wilton move two years ago. She married Warren Christian on November 7 1867 and had three children, one predeceasing her. Surviving are her husband and two daughters Mrs. Ky Overman and Mrs. M Hallow. Funeral at Moscow Methodist Episcopal church Monday at 2 o'clock, burial in Moscow cemetery.
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Warren Christian
Wilton
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Mahala Michael
Indiana
Moscow
Showit
Mra
Ky Overman
Mra. M. Hallow
Methodist Episcopal Church
School census under way amid wartime concerns
The school census is under way across districts to assess five to twenty one year olds including married individuals for apportionment of school funds. Officials note delays due to blank shortages and the timing ties to secretaries and treasurers reports. A separate item reports Washington debate on national prohibition and possible executive actions on coal tar products.
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D Bradley
Aind
Schon Corporailong
Muyscatine
Crull
Winwal
Ofice
WIFE KILLING SUSPECT JACKSON HELD IN MISOURI
Police arrest J R Jackson claiming he confessed to killing his wife whose body was found near a rail in Missouri. He said he threw the body from a sleeping car window after a dispute over an affair with a man in the navy. He had planned to take her to Chicago to study music and denied detailing the killing. The mother of Mrs Jackson says his real name is Irving Morgan, formerly of Birmingham Alabama.
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Preas
Laasad
Kansas City
J. R. Jackson
Fonte, KO
Tarlington
Quincy
Shelbina
Jackson
Nolles
Red
Atutement
Tackson
Navy
Grant Lakes
Aaled Hind
Chicago
Leavenworth
Rh ‘Irving Morgan
Birmingham
Ain
Italians Eager to Strike Huns in Northern Italy
In northern Italy, Italian soldiers seize initiative from high command as a chief of staff officer leads a battalion into combat. The unit returns after an hour with prisoners and casualties, including the officer losing a foreflower to an enemy bullet amid quiet plains behind the front.
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Italy
Heiday
Tiia
Naos
Slacker Located in Columbus on Burglary Charge
Information reached Columbus Ohio that Wallage J Sonken who registered in crafty is held there on a burglary charge. Officials scoured the country by mail to locate him and appeals were made in various cities before his whereabouts were confirmed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Wallage J
Golden wedding anniversary in Grandview celebrates Kent pair
An elderly couple, C. C. Kent and wife, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their Grandview residence. Their story spans Toulsy County origins since 1847, Civil War service, and patriotic views. Three generations attended a long yard feast, with a toast praising fifty years and hoping for more.
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J. C. Kent
Grandview
Kents
Toulsy County
Fliat Iowa
Wilson's Cronk
Kent
Rothers
Michigan Central wreck near Ivanhoe station report
Wreckage caught fire destroying many bodies and ending the sufferings of injured pinned under debris. Twenty six injured were taken to Morey hospital Gary general hospital Tilmall Steel company hospital and St Antonio hospital. Accident occurred around 430 am. Water and pumps burned unchecked incinerating those caught in the trees. By 1015 am about forty bodies had been received at morgues.
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Michigan Central
Ivanhoe Station
Morey Hospitel
Gary General Hospitel
Tilmall Steel Company
St. Antonio Hospital
Trannoa
Razorbacks Hurt in Illinois Steel Company Incident
Twenty injured at the Illinois Steel company hospital include twenty raz or backs with six white men and fourteen other workers. George Brown and wife of Denver were cared for at Morey hospital along with William Curtis and his wife. Curtis is listed as superintendent of the show and his wife helped as a friendly banker for the workers. Amounts and further details remain unclear.
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Gary
Ind
Linois Steel Company
George Brown
Denver
Col
Morey Hospital
William
Curtis
Muscatine and Louisa Counties Joint Board Proceedings 1918
The Muscatine and Louisa counties boards held a joint session with Edmondston and Wiederrecht presiding. They ordered right of way notices for condemnations, approved income and expense bills, and directed contract work for North Main Ditch cleaning and equipment purchases. A final adjournment set for June 24 at the pumping plant.
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Nyenhuis
Wood
Anderson
Addleman
Muscatine County
Supy
Jones
Louisa County
Edmondston
Muscatine
Lowsa
Muscatina
Towa
Joint Board of Supervisors
Mus
Nova-Tribune
Aliesi
F. W. Johnston
Tee G
Muuscoine
Mugcardine
Iowa
Loniga
Memera
Wiederrecht
Loulan County
Busor
Uyenhuls
Angernon
Addieman
Mascatine
Loulgan County
Atly
Weaver
North Main Ditch
R. H and
G. A. McWiliams
Grimm and Siilick
Yocyrd Wool
Eliott
Iarman Eng
Cobo
Carrigd
Nyentts
Loulat
Baldler & Son
W. G. & Go. Coal
Central States
Lott & Harman Eng, Co
Eng
Puller & Wilior Hitler, Go
Mdwr
James
Atlas McKinney
W. la
Tinto Sheet
Peterson Tony
McKinney, L
Oller
Sayer
Bea
Rahn
Jake
Chittenden
C. S
Og Saltz
Everett
Hank
Lavar
Kammerer
Aut
Hurtsock
Harry
Law
Paltott
J. Wi
Wal Johns
Burre
H.C. Minshaw
State Fish and Game
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Friends
We are deeply thankful for the sympathy and support shown during our bereavement. Our appreciation extends to all, including members of the Masonic Lodge. Mr and Mrs Guy Plator and Uneta Plator extend heartfelt thanks.
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Masonie Iudge
Guy Plator
Uneta Plator
Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus Tragedy In Gary
In Gary Indiana a circus wreck left about 75 dead and many injured. Ed Ballard, owner, had arrived but returned to the scene. Dozens of horses are presumed lost as rescue workers treat fifty wounded at local hospitals.
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Gary
Ed Ballard
Iie
Peath
Ind
Express Rates Increased by Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington June 22. Interstate Commerce Commission approves express rate rise. A two and a half percent increase authorized with an application for a further eight and one half percent pending. New tariffs to be filed. effect within about two weeks.
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Merenke
Washington, D. C
Inter Bland Commerce Commission
Commission
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Long Ny
House
Representative Randall
California
Wilson
Tcl
Ginfelt ES Agt
C. C. Kent
J.C. Kent
MRS. FC
Board’ of Supervisors
Huscaline
Louisa Island
Levee
Disirick
Wd. Buser
Musumtene
Louisa Dralwage District NO
Klint
Mich
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Benjamin
Wallace Circus
Durland
Wallace
Hagenbeck-Wallace Company
Durand Wrack
Kay
Maxwell
Halling & King
Front St
Noor High Bridge
Hagenbeck and Wallace
Our Home
The
House of
Harry Carey
Alka & L Kko
Eddie Polo
Bulls Eye
Zao
Universal Weekly
Oklahoma Outlaws
Hershey State Bank
Jershey State Bank
Sycamore
City Hall
Pitchforth Storage Battery Co
Walnut St
Pitchforth Htuiph Selimalta
Props
Louise
Alart
Falah
Adiolesion
Herbert Rawlinson
Wilham Fox
Virginia Pearson
France
Fox
Pao
William Fox Wonder
Chia
Brady Pictures
June Elvidge
John Bowers
All Star World
Stara
Fay Tincher
A-Muse-U
Douglas Fairbanks
Eagles Eye
Marguerite Clark
Miss Glark
Alno Gayety
William S. Hart
House of Hate
Tao
Fatty Arbuckle
Camp Cody
Wendinger
Aull
Alis
Prietorn
Geo Kranz & Son
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