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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
7
Stella Weber, 14, of Muscatine, who ran away after her father chastised her, was taken back home by her mother at noon. She had applied at St. Vincent's orphanage, claimed to be an orphan, and wore boys clothes. police matron in charge. Mrs Robert Weber and daughter had not yet arrived from Davenport.
In Dubuque this afternoon Judge Jackson granted Mrs Bertha Phillips a divorce from Joseph Phillips. The custody of their three minor children was awarded to the mother. Music Teachers Elect: Society officers elected include President A Kleins of Dubuque, Vice President Mrs J Heiler of Sioux City, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Bertha L Heustis of Dubuque. Knights of Columbus Lerient Council to meet at 5 PM. Per order A G Bestenlebenur Fin Sec
The coroner's inquest resumed at Coroner E H King's office after a Wednesday adjournment. Motorman Callahan and Geo Kegler II dispute where the child was before the accident. Witnesses Graebner Brayford and Woods were subpoenaed and to testify. verdict due later today.
Six friends of the late Frank Sander served as pallbearers at the funeral this afternoon. They were Martin Long George Deller W Bonipke John Funck Charles Silverhorn and Louis Faulhaber. Sander is survived by five sisters Missete Sandler Davenport Mrs Andrew Silverhorn Mrs Agna Baker Mrs Edward Faulusher Mrs Hiram Bloomer Davenport and one brother John Sandler Davenport.
The Comets edged the Little Cubs 1 to 1 in nine innings with Callahan and Rolland on the mound for the winners and BeckFer and Goldstein pitching for the Cubs. The game stayed in doubt throughout.
Arleigh Freeman suffered a bad laceration and severe scratches after his left hand and arm were caught in a dry cleaning machine cogs. Dr. B B Follam treated the wound and provided medical attention. Trade improves as weather boosts demand in wholesale and retail sectors in New York.
Miss Olive Ruth Siberts daughter of Mrs Mary Siberts married Harry Rodgers of Seattle Wash in a simple home ceremony at the bride's mother's house West Liberty Iowa June 24 About thirty relatives attended The Rev J H Corley North English an uncle performed the rite Decorations were pink and white with sweet peas The bride wore ivory satin Brussels lace and carried roses and lilies The couple will live in Seattle after a trip to Canada and Alaska The bride leaves her post as high school principal amid good wishes and regret from friends
Iowa City June 24 Captain Merle Alderman may not return to Iowa State University as he seeks credits at Leland Stanford University in California. He is expected to join Western institutions chasing weight man prominence, likely moving on from the 1910s era. Arlo Wilson, son of Prof C B Wilson, may be elected captain in Alderman’s stead as the Marion athlete team regrouped for the 1910-11 season.
The first district convention at Christian Workers in Columbus City concluded Wednesday evening after three days of sessions. A pioneer dinner was served at noon, and afternoon talks covered membership, leadership and youth programs. Rev E B Curtis spoke on Jerusalem as I Saw It, with a large audience. Next year’s Urs district Christian Workers meet at Riverside Iowa.
Nicholas Meyers of 515 East Eighth Street was injured this afternoon when a crank kicked back while he was cranking Dr. A J Weaver's automobile. The right arm broke just above the wrist and he received medical care at Dr. Weaver's office.
A Los Angeles message reports the sudden death of Iowa City man George Denney while there with his daughter Mamie. Surviving children include Mrs. Robert Mahan and Mrs Ernest Mills among others. The obituary notes several descendants in Los Angeles, Mills, Pagadenaa, Devil's Wake, and John in Los Angeles. N. D. Will Meet. Glidden auto club plans to meet touring autoists near Iowa City limits, escort them through the city, and host departing guests with refreshments at a rural rest stop.
Members of Company C, to represent the company at the Des Moines state shoot, have been selected and will depart Sunday for Des Moines. The event runs Monday through Wednesday with 48 teams expected. In addition to two teams per regiment, several from regular army posts will participate. trophy cups await top finishers. The Company C roster includes Second Lieutenant Ralph Othmer, First Sergeant Clarence Richard, Sergeant Robinson, Corporals Prise and Butcher, Private Gertz, Musician Ruthenberg, and Private McCloskey.
Seventeen injured when the Chicago and Alton Prairie State Express derailed one and a half miles north of Carlinville at 3 p m due to spreading rails. Forty five passengers aboard. No fatalities. Injured include James Fouch and I A Wood both with leg injuries, A G Taylor with cuts, and others from Girard Carlinville Chicago Rock Island and Bloomington. Locomotive and several cars derailed. seventy feet of track torn up. Conductor A Parre of Chicago and Engineer B H Wells of Bloomington reported.
Federal Judge Campbell dismissed on jurisdiction the suit to bar Gov. Haskell and Secretary Cross from moving the state capital to Oklahoma City. The ruling does not decide the amendment’s validity. The governor called a August 2 special election on the grandfather clause, seen by opponents as disenfranchising black voters.
President George B. MacLean of the University officiated as a duly ordained minister to wed Dr. John Padgham in Brooklyn Iowa. MacLean then left for Omaha to speak at the centennial anniversary of the state historical association. In Sessi Town City Komensky societies hold national convention with Bohemian American educators and leaders, routing to Cedar Rapids for the unveiling of a monument to Professor Jeffrey Hrbek.
Senator Gore told the senate he was offered five thousand dollars to drop his opposition to recognizing the McMurry contracts for the sale of Indian land in Oklahoma. The disclosure came during Washington proceedings on June 24.
Washington June 24 The People of Arizona and New Mexico expect to be added to the union next winter though elections for constitutional conventions must precede admission The process includes elections within sixty days after the bill signing conventions in about three months ratification and canvassing about seven months before submission to the president and Congress Rider talk hints at possible senate selections for the new states with Cameron of Arizona favored for support while Hitchcock denies ambition
Severe heat caused multiple deaths and widespread prostration across the East. Reports from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington detail dozens dead or incapacitated as temperatures topped the day’s highs. Representative Barnhart of Indiana collapsed in his hotel but is expected to recover after medical assessment.
June 24 at Harper Iowa the Catholic ceremony was performed by Rev Father Grothe. The report notes relatives of the contracting parties gathered after the ceremony.
Miss Fitcs from Chicago attended at the bride's home as a town guest. The bride is daughter of Pauly the Blacksmith and the groom is son of Mrs Barbara Sondig. They will reside in the Feckley house. A funeral for the Lundig child was held Thursday at 10 in the German Methodist church, with Rev Pelker officiating.
Colonel Roosevelt told interviewers he may never again speak politically. He said he would not give any speech for two months and that his first postbreakfast appearances would be in Kansas City Cheyenne Milwauk ee and Chicago with no politics. He added he simply does not know if he will ever deliver another political speech.
In Laura Alton Payne’s poem a patriotic girl flaunts red white and blue as lovers vow fidelity to the United States. Walter Camp contributes The Mystery of Rowing, set to appear with university beat race commentary in the July Century.
Mr Camp notes that rowing, though it seems simple, constantly defeats theorists as he reflects on what a map shows about his university in the Heat. Two full page drawings by Schoonover accompany the piece.
A two and a half year old named Charles, with a limited vocabulary, vividly expresses himself after a skunk wanders near the house. He shouts from bed, Oh mama did you smell that awful noise, illustrating a child’s fresh encounter with a strong scent and fear.
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