Muscatine Priests Named on Council
Two Muscatine priests were named to the Davenport Diocese council to assist Bishop Jamies Davis. The synod, closing a three day clergy retreat in Davenport, selected six eastern city clergy including Monsignor J. P. Ryans, Rev. C. J. Donahoe, Rev. J. J. Greiser, F. Leonard, Very Rev. B. E. McLaughlin, and Rev. A. J. Echulte. A committee of consultors to parish priests was also formed.
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Muscatine
Jamies Davis
Davenport
Dav Iepport
Davenport Yestern
J. P. Ryans
C. J. Donahoe
Travelers urged to carry photographs and passports
Travelers leaving New York for Europe were urged to carry passports and photos of all family members over 14. Seventeen Americans were detained in Liverpool last month for lacking these documents. Alien travelers may sail without a passport if of the same nationality, but several lines now require it.
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New York
Europe
Liverpool
German Captain Reward Rumor Denied Abroad
Overseas News Agency today denied reports that Captain Hersing, German navy, received the Order of Pour le Merite for sinking the Lusitania. The notice says he was celebrated for his submarine passage through the Straits of Gibraltar.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayrille
Hersing
Cunard Line
Helsing
Fles
Straits of Gibraltar
Ames Professor Elected President of Agricultural Editors
Madison Wisconsin June 26 F W Beckman professor of agricultural journalism at the state college of agriculture at Ames Iowa was elected president of the American Association of Agricultural College Editors today Powell Urbana Illinois was elected secretary and treasurer.
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Associated Press
Madison, Wis
F. W. Rbeckman
State College of Gericulture
Ames
American Association of Agricultural College Editors
Glasscock Guilty In Wife Murder After All-Night Trial
In Champaign Illinois Harry Glasscock was found guilty of murdering his wife Laura and was sentenced to imprisonment after an all night jury session. The verdict centered on whether a death sentence would be imposed. His children Milton and Eva testified that justice had been done. The body was found burned in the basement after neighbors heard quarrels.
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Champaign
Associated Press
Ill
Harry Glasscock
Glasscock
Milton
Eva
Laura
Air boat to lead regatta voyage from Chicago to Hannibal
Charles Harris of Chicago plans the first voyage of a Benoist air boat to the annual MV P B A regatta at Hannibal. Commodore Walter Wilde of the Illinois Valley Yacht Club will join, piloting the flyer from Chicago along the Illinois river to the Mississippi, then north to Hannibal. The air boat, with mahogany hull, is claimed to exceed 60 mph on water and 70 mph in air, reflecting new seaplane production for European nations.
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America
Hannital
Charles Harris
Chicago
Walter B. Wilde
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
Peoria
Ulineis
Wlineis
Mississippi
Gratton
Hannibul
Regatta
Harris
Ponoist Works
Interstate Commerce Commission Extends Proportional Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended new proportional class rates for routes between Burlington and Muscatine Iowa and points east of Indiana and Illinois. The rules align with those in the Iowa cities case, maintaining the prior scale.
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Washington, D. C
Jane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
Burlington
Muscatine
Indiana
Illinois
Lowa Cities
Four Erie ships for ocean trade sale announced
Associated Press reports the Erie railroad plans to move four of its eight Great Lakes steamers to New York. Two will enter coastwise service and two will sail trans Atlantic, requiring the vessels to be cut in two to fit canal locks. The steel whale ships face adjustments after an interstate commerce ruling affecting railroad steamship lines.
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Associated Press
Duna and Wire
New York
N. Y
Erie Railroad
Great Lakes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Census Complete in City Wards One to Three
Secretary C R Stafford reports school census work finished in the first three wards. Fourth ward remains to be totaled. full report due July 1. Comrades Post meets June 25 at 7:30 p m in Memories Hall to hear Miss Shantz speak on World Peace and Patriotism. J H Carl Adjt
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C. R. Stafford
The
Hour of Education
Comrades Post
Memories Hall
Court House
Shantz
J. H. Carl
Adjt
Thanks for sympathy and offerings to Koehler family
The Koehler family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness after their loss. O. W. Hintermeister notes appreciation for the floral offerings. Electa Chapter O. B. S. announces a regular meeting for Monday evening June 28 at 7 o'clock at the hall. all members in good standing are invited.
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Conrad Koehler
O. W. Hintermeister
Electa Chapter O. B.S
Muskies vs White Sox Attendance Set to Break Park Record
More than 150 reserved seats sold within hours for the July 8 game at the local park between the Muskies and the Chicago White Sox. Sales began at Weber-Wagner store, with box seats and upper-section reservations filling fast. Special rain service planned with trains from Burlington and Western Rock Island line to accommodate fans from Nichols, Lone Tree, Riverside, and nearby towns.
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Muskies
Chicago White Sox
Weber-Wagner
Brandstand
Sam Black
Burlington
Rock Island
Nichols
Lone Tree
Riverside
Run on Chicago bank by Italians shocks Halstead Street
Italians stormed the State Bank of Italy on Halstead Street fearing loss of deposits. Police quieted the crowd as tellers opened cages and the bank, with a $200,000 capital, announced it would pay depositors. authorities said clearance funds were provided from downtown banks to cover withdrawals.
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Oss
State Bank of Italy
Tralians
State Dean of
Italy
Fame
Drunk on Train Arrest Highlights Kansas Man
Ward Puckett, a Newton, Kansas resident, was arrested on intoxication charges after boarding Rock Island train No 11 at Washington, D C. He was removed by railroad officials following passenger complaints and later appeared before Judge J C Goster, pleading guilty and fined $10 with costs.
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Ward Puckett
Puckett
Washington
Newton
Kansas
Fock Island
Rock Island Railroad
Biden
J C. Goster
Lagomarcilo Grape Double A Championship Postponed
This afternoon announcement postpones the Lagomarcilo Grape baseball championship game between Dagenbort and Burlington at the local ball park. Orchard city club could not arrive, prompting the delay. Traffic near Wapello reportedly hampered travel.
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Dagenbort
Burlington
Orchard City
Wapello
Treffic
Oak Grove Notes and Society Items
Oak Grove notes from June 26 report Miss Bod Tan visiting Fred Bloomer’s. Local residents plan to buy autos soon. Mr and Mrs J Parks Clyde Parks and Mr M Houser spent Sunday at Ed Barnard’s. Dorcas Sewing Society to meet June 30 at Mr and Mrs Geo Toyne for an all day sewing. Farmers busy plowing corn as weather holds. Sunday School and preaching at Spangler Chapel Sunday afternoon. Miss Edna Laflin returns this week from Detroit Michigan after a year away at school.
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Oak Grove
Spangler Chapel
Edna Laflin
Detroit
Mich
Records Go At Chicago Event Sees Speedway Records Set
The Chicago speedway drew crowds as De Palma’s Los Angeles record era faced challenge from Brooklaids and others. Resta set a new twenty mile mark and reportedly broke world records for 200 and 320 miles with an average near 98 mph. Multiple withdrawals and a late start due to repairs shaped the event.
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Burman
Chandler
Resta
Wilcox
Ralph de Palma
Los Angeles
Grant
Rickenbacker
Andersen
Brur
Haupt
Thonley
Limberg
Federal quarantine relaxations expand foot and mouth controls
The act relaxes quarantine rules for foot and mouth disease with moves to resume interstate livestock movement from restricted to free and closed areas. Shipments are allowed to all points except closed areas. Illinois gains a large free zone not including the Union Stockyards. Italian stocks become free, while Cincinnati and Cleveland yards in Ohio shift to restricted status for immediate slaughter handling.
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Odin Press
Washington, D.C
Tiinois
All Italiana
Bele
Indianapolie
Ohio
Union
Cincinnati
Cleveland Union
Wilton News Roundup From Wilton Iowa
June 26 report from Wilton Iowa notes Dr and Mrs F O James spending weeks in Kenate County returning home Wednesday Mrs Mary Smith returns Friday noon after Moscow visit Miss Amy Mast heads Davenport after F R Baron visit Don Silbott returns to Davenport Friday after town trip Miss Sylvia Colison travels to Moscow for a few days visit Purity Chapter O E S to meet at Masonie Hall Sunday evening for the ceremony
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Wilton
F. OR. James
Kenate Cty
Mary Smith
Moscow
Amy Mast
Hew
Davenport
F. R. Baron
Don Silbott
Sylvia Colison
Purity Chapter
Masonie
BE Welec
Oury
Negroes Bound Over to District Court for Theft
Arthur Brown, Parker and Cora Ferguson alias Cora Parker appeared before Justice J. J. Coster and were bound over after pleading not guilty to the theft of jewelry from local homes. Ferguson bound over on a $2,000 bond for receiving stolen goods. The woman claimed ignorance of the contents of grips seized by Sheriff Wiley, while Brown allegedly packed the stolen items in suitcases before leaving with Ferguson from the Carr home on Fulham Avenue. Ferguson said Brown had worked as a freight carrier in Monmouth and Chicago, and the pair had lived in Muscatine for over a month.
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Arthur Brown
Arthur Parker
Cora Ferguson
Cora Parker
Justice of the Peace
John Wiley
Carr
Fulham Avenue
Social notes and travels around Muscatine area
Local society columns detail visitors and departures, including Mrs. Henderson and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson in Muscatine, Hulda Ketheson’s Davenport visit, Cora Beard’s Muscatine trip, Mrs. Hart and Nickerson homecomings, Mason and Kincaid visit with James Adv., Wackis attending Davenport events, Maude Marshall and Bert Whitmer's activities, Mrs. Frymeyer and Pearl’s Sc. Pan visit, Agnew Ayres and Fulton group’s Muscatine excursion, A B B Howe’s Muscatine arrival, and Dr. A B Leith’s Davenport visit, with others returning home Friday afternoon.
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Oakdale Cemetery
F. Henderson
Helen
Lauren
Chas
Henderson
Muscatine
Hulda Ketheson
Davenport
Cora Beardleft
Geo Hart
W. C. Nickerson
L. B. Mason
Fred Kincaid
James Adv
Foc
Wackis
Maude Marshall
John Shoerr
Dorothy Shaw Hosts Evening Gathering at Fulham Avenue
Miss Dorothy Shaw presided as hostess at a delightful gathering at her Fulham avenue home late evening. The event complemented her cousin, Harry Hackett of Ravenport, Ia, who is visiting in the city. The home was beautifully decorated.
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Grandve
Ples
C. Arihoud
Grandview
Evan-gelioul
Honos
E. Ho Heverly
Famlty
Alburnett
J. V. Hammett
Dorothy Shaw
Miss Dorothy Shaw
Fulham Avenue
Harry Hackett
Ravenport
Mrs Wells Hosts Friday Card Club Outing Plan
The Friday Afternoon Card Club met at Mrs A S Wells on East Front Street for a pleasant session with cards. Plans were made for a picnic at Genysa Island though the date is undecided. Regular meetings pause until September.
St Margarets Guild to Hold Kensington Social
The St Margarets guild plans an afternoon Kensington at Mrs. J W Rankin’s Oakland Drive home on July 7. Members and friends are invited for a social with needlework and light refreshments.
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ST. Margaret's Guili
Kensington
St. Margarets Iuild Plan 10
J. W. Rankin
Oakland Drive
W. R. Johnson
Weed Park
Officials Insured by Workers Compensation Law
Muscatine county officials and employees are insured under workers compensation. County Auditor Shoemaker received a policy from Aetna Life Insurance. The annual premium is 215 dollars. Mrs. F. D. Throop and two children leave for a week to visit relatives at Galesburg Illinois. Read the Journal.
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Muscatine County
Coun Ty Auditor Shoemaker
Aema Life Insurance Company
Wear
Galesbure, Il
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