Trinity Guild Moonlight Excursion Planned for June 29
Mrs. Betty Jamison of East Tenth Street left yesterday for a few days visit with relatives in Columbus Junction. Trinity Guild Moonlight excursion set for June 29 features Chase's orchestra and a Methodist outing to Linwood and Davenport, with organizers predicting good weather.
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Trinity Guild
Chase's
Adv
Betty Jamison
East Tenth Street
Columbus Junction
Linwood
Davenport
Renewal activity drives Muscatine club plans
The Muscatine commercial club executive committee met to discuss awakening interest in the organization this fall. Officers aim to attract general attention after summer and expand membership. An investigation of recent industrial propositions found none meriting pursuit to secure industry.
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Muscatine Commercial Club
Unchanged by Turkish protest cites battleship sale
Secretary Daniels told the cabinet that Turkey's protest against selling battleships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece did not change the administration's support for the sale. The report notes the ongoing policy stance remains in favor of proceeding with the transfer despite objections.
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Greece
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Turkey
Mississippi
Idaho
Ditch Collapse Endangers West Seventh Street Worker
Frank Rutka a City Waterworks laborer on West Seventh Street narrowly escaped death when a ditch bank caved in morning. He was buried up to his waist, rescued by mates, and taken to Bellevue Hospital with a fractured right thigh. Heavy recent moisture loosened ground. accident occurred about 9 o'clock.
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Frank Rutka
West Seventh Street
J. L. Klein
Bellevue Hospital
Sons of Revolution on Tour Pilgrimage Route
About 150 members of the Sons of the American Revolution began a pilgrimage tracing General Washingtons 1775 route from Philadelphia to Cambridge. The auto caravan will stop at towns including Trenton for patriotic exercises overnight in New Jersey before continuing to Cambridge.
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George Washington
Associated Press
Philadelphia
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution
General Washington
Cambridges Mass
Continental Army
Independence Hall
Trenton
Cambridge
Nordica Funeral Held at King's Weigh House
The funeral for Madame Lillian Nordica was held at noon in London at the Anglican church in Mayfair where she wed George W. Young of New York five years ago. A teak coffin and abundant flowers filled the church as a large crowd gathered, including many fellow singers. Ambassador Page was represented by his secretary.
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Associated Press
London
Lillian Nordica
King’s Weigh House
Mayfair
George W. Young
New York
Mme. Nordica
Ambassador Page
Levee Work Delayed By Flood Waters Near Port Louisa
Work at the Port Louisa levee is delayed over a month due to high water. The sand levee has washed out and must be rebuilt after the river falls. Most workers are laid off. material is being shipped to the camp as preparations continue. The boat W. J. B. runs daily to Port Louisa levee camp with Captain Ray Moore in charge.
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Port Louisa
Arctic
Ray Moore
Boke Landing
City to Add More Street Lights Under Saving Plan
Mayor Kern says savings from the new street lighting contract should be shared by taxpayers. About 1200 dollars saved annually may fund more lights in residential areas and downtown alleys after petitions from property owners.
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Kern
Second Street
One Killed Six Hurt by Subway Cave-In
In Brooklyn a sidewalk and superstructure over a new subway line caved in, trapping more than twenty workers. One man died and six were seriously injured. The superintendent and foreman were arrested pending investigation. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Howard Hascher returning home to Letts on the Firefly.
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Subway
Associated Press
New York, N
Brooklyn
Mrs. Howard Hascher
English Appointed Iowa Insurance Commissioner
Governor Clarke announces Emory English will head Iowa's new department of insurance. English, named for July 1, previously chaired the house insurance committee, guiding major regulation reforms and key insurance legislation during the Thirtieth and Thirty-first General Assembly sessions.
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Des Moines
Emory English
Department of Insurance
General Assembly
Gov. Clarke
English
Evening Tribune
Clarke
Mr. English
House
Iowa
Insurance Department
Englist
Petras on Trial in Murder Case as Jury Panel Forms
Tony Petras, the accused husband, faces trial for the murder of his former fiancée Theresa Hollander. A special jury panel of about 100 men was summoned. none yet seated. Petras and his wife sat together, smiling, as proceedings continued in Geneva Illinois.
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Geneva
Ill
Tony Petras
Theresa Hollander
Patras
Sheriffs to Meet at Osceola Iowa in July Meeting
Sheriff David Vanatta announces the 2nd annual Sheriffs' Association of Iowa meeting to be held July 9 and 10 in Oskaloosa. Officials urge large attendance as legislative matters will be discussed.
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David Vanatta
Sheriffs’ Association of
State of
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Inquiry Into Wreck of Steamer Resumed
The inquiry into the wreck of the Empress of Ireland resumed with Captain Walsh testifying about lifeboats and life belts. He stated that the vessel exceeded the number required by regulations in each category.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Empress of Ireland
Walsh
Canadian Pacific Railway
Card of Thanks Expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers
Mr and Mrs Lester Lamb thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.
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Lester Lamb
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Luellen
Commercial Club
Swan
Sons OF Revolution
Nordica
City
Beacon B
M. Hoyt Shoe Co., Makers
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NHL
Muscatine
Wilson’s Shoe Store
Itumian
Mr. Enders
Enders
Ll ‘Convent
Ionmend
Aie
Petras
Butz’s Fair
West Second Street
Jaeger
Jaeger Co
Volger
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