Extra Wire Trust Indicted by Jury
Federal grand jury returns nine indictments against pools alleged to operate as the wire trust. Includes mentions of sales ads for Pollards fabric at 0.75 per yard during clearance, and unrelated items about Boston losing to Highlanders, a trial defense resting in Columbus, a sale on coats, funeral notice for John Weaver, a fire in Van Horn destroying the Hecht plant with over 14000 loss, and a gingham dress line at clearance prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Federal Grand Jury
Examinations End at Court House for County Teachers
The county teachers Institute under Superintendent A M Cronin concluded its second day with fifty two teachers taking exams. Tomorrow, the final day, the group will meet at the court house. Passing marks range from 66 to 86 percent with minimums per grade. Also noted are pathways from second to first grade certificates. Ending with a sales notice from McColm Dry Goods Co offering summer merchandise at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Complete
AL. I. Cronin
Court House
McColm Dry Goods Co
McCoim Dry Goods Co
Factory Employee Injured at Hirsch Button Plant
John Brockett of 138 East Third Avenue was injured while cutting shells at the Hirsch Button factory yesterday. A shell slipped from the tongs, deepening a cut at the base of his index finger and wounding his palm, leaving him incapacitated for at least a week.
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John Brockett
Hirsch Button Plant
East Third Atroot
Hirsch Button Factory
Curfew Discussion Looms At Muscatine Special Session
City council likely to revisit the old curfew to keep youths off the streets after 8 pm with fines for violations. Night police report youths under 12 seen out late. advocates say curfew will push families to restrain children at home. McColm Dry Goods Co advertises half price Ladies White Silk Waists and Lingerie Waists for hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Realdénis
McColm Dry Goods Co
Commodore Bish presents trophy at Dubuque regatta
In the show window of I W Swan jewelry store a fine aquatic racing trophy is on display. Commodore William F Bish of Muscatine will present the silver cup to the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association as the prize for the 26 foot plans championship at the Dubuque regatta next week. The trophy stands about thirty inches high with buckhorn handles and ornate engraving. It will be sent to Dubuque this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Swan
Missinnippi Valley Power Boat Association
William F. Bishon
Muscatine
Dubuque
Columbus Junction Market Is Robbed
Robbers entered the meat market of Singleton McKee in Columbus Junction and stole $20 from money sacks after drilling around the latch to gain entry. This was the shop’s third burglary. Proprietors Messrs. Melee and Singleton were away on a business trip in Nebraska. Nearby residents and several local social notes follow the robbery report.
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Columbus Junction
Singleton & McKee
Messrs. Melee and Singleton
Sro
Nebraska
Junction
Frances Seindle
Claire Woodruff
West Liberty
J. Hanft
Chautauqua
Tom Robertson
Morning Sun
Roberton
D. N. Phipps
Bossle
Clarence
Nichols
Tha
Albert Burnet
Ruth Lowils
Columbus City
Fa Fon Eoe
Mildred An
Remonstrance to Cedar Street Sewer Plan Circulated
A remonstrance against Cedar Street sewer improvements has 26 signatures and will be heard at tonight's city council session. A opposing petition with 66 signers is circulating, arguing placing sewerage on Cedar and adjacent streets per the city engineer's plan.
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iCedar Street
Brannan
Main 1
Cedar
Atrects
Automatic Force Remains Out At Button Plant Strike
Waton workers at the Automatic button plant, on strike for weeks, voted to stand pat at a meeting. Some members reportedly voted no, though union leaders did not confirm. The union will send several representatives to solicit funds for the strikers.
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Waton
Pat
Husband Cries for Divorce Amid Alleged Cruelty
Jessie R. Vinton filed in district court for divorce from Josiah R. Vinton alleging cruelty and threats. She seeks separation and custody of her minor son. The court also appointed Judge Wornham as permanent guardian for Emma Johnson, found to be of unsound mind and unable to handle her affairs.
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District Court
Jessie R. Vinton
Josiah R. Vinton
Josiah
Coster
Wornh
Emma Johnson
Y W C A Girls Enjoy Outings and Geneva Conference Hints
Beating on the slough to becoming increasingly popular among the Y W C A girls. If you wish to go even occasionally leave word that your name may be placed on the calling-up list. High school girls Altiora Club the Family and the S O B have had delightful outings this week. Members may pick up a Geneva conference booklet at rooms for details. A large delegation is expected to represent the local association this year.
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Altiora Club
Family
Asso
Taft and Aldrich in Lorimer probe face tough testimony
Witnesses detail complex web of Chicago corporations led by Tilden who claimed presidency of National Packing and five other firms. He concedes poor record keeping and uncertain personal finances while acknowledging large corporate salary and lack of direct bank records linking to Lorimer election. Committee ends questioning as to bank boots reveal nothing about Lorimer.
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Lorimer
Danks
Tilden
National Packing Company
Chicago
Kenyon
Sioux City
St. Joseph
San Francisco
On Large Corporation
Henwood Jury Deliberations Continue in Copeland Case
Denver jury in the Harold H. Henwood murder trial had not reached a verdict by noon today. The jurors, secluded in the jury room, gave no intimation of their status as deliberations continued after the close of evidence.
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Denver
Colo
Harold H. Henwood
George B. Copeland
Prairie Grove Notes and Local Family Tales
Prairie Grove reports include visits by Murle Michener of West Branch and Chas Swart’s seventh Overland purchase. Local trips to Union Valley and West Liberty are noted along with plans for a sweet cream route. The infant son of Elmer and Mrs Faires dies of bronchitis. family sorrow and community sympathy described.
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Prairie Grove
Murle Michener
West Branch
Chas. Swart
Overland
H. B. Pinney
Myrtle
Glen Walker
Union Valley
N. A. York
Lisbon
Elmer Farres
Liberty
Mre
Wagh Jackson
Mra
Will Heacock
Mr. Swart
Faires
Elmer Faires
West Liberty
Angela
Auch
Kingdom of Heaven
Senate faces reciprocity clash over Canadian agreement
In Washington on June 29 Senator Cumming of Iowa renews opposition to the Canada reciprocity bill, urging broader free lists and amendments. Senator Gambia of South Dakota lines up against the measure as Penrose pushes for a vote. Taft weighs troop withdrawals from Texas maneuvers, with cabinet decision due tomorrow. Presidential nominations include William R. Russell to the Dominican Republic and others to Central American posts. Philander Claxton named commissioner of education succeeding Jl mer J. Brown.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Cumming
Iowa
Senate
Congress
Canada
Gambia
South
Dakota
Cumming
Town
Penrose
Finance Committee
Taft
Evays
William R. Russell
District of Columbia
Dominican Republic
Ryan J. Young
South Dakota
Menador
Nicholas A’ Grevatad
TiWnold
Paraguay
Uruguay
Charles Dunning White
New Jersey
Honduras
H. P. Dodge
Massachusetts
Panama
Lewis Einstein
New York
Costa Rica
Claxton
Nichols Å visits and regional social notes
Mrs Bert Ray and children returned from a two week visit in Muscatine. Several residents and visitors are named including Miss Werd Shannon, Mr Cone, Mr and Mrs Few, Mrs Lena King, Mrs Amanda Davisson, Mr and Mrs Frank Lincoln, Glen Slater, B L Metcalf, Mrs Marl Nugent, Mrs Colling, J Hy Boatman, Miss Harriet Gregg, Gladys Dickerson, John McClure, Ralph Watkins, Madge Gay and daughter, Mrs Saroff, Mrs Laughlin. Memorial services were held by I C O F and Rebekah lodges at the Methodist church. General Porfirio Diaz arrived in Wiesbaden to begin medical treatment.
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Cone
W. 2. Trautman
I’rank Lincoln and Gon
Muscatine
Delirich
Glen Slater
Davenport
B. L. Metcalf
Marl Nugent
Colling
Wapello
J. Hy, Boatman
Barnes City
Harriet Gregg
Cedar Valley
Aisit
Frank
Gladys Dickerson
Grandview
Mia
John McClure
Ralph Watkins
Madge Gay
Conesville
Mra
B. L. Metealf
Saroff
Mrs. Laughlin
Winfield
Philips
Methodist Church
Lone Tree
Lena T. Ring
Cedar Rapids
Rebekah
Miss Jamita Thompson Hosts Evergreen Lawn Party
An informal party was given Wednesday evening at Evergreen Lawn near Columbus Junction in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hampton. Guests included Nev Carrell and Master Carroll Allen from Muscatine and Windo Lowell of Anita Iowa. A musical program preceded refreshments. The Hamptons were hosted again Sunday at Maple Grove farm by groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hampton.
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Jamita Thompson
Evergreen Lawn
Columbus Junction
Ray Hampton
Nev
O. W. Carrell
Carroll Allen
Muscatine
Windo Lowell
Anita
F. A. Hampton
Birthday Party At Mrs Selma Graham Home
Miss Selma Graham hosted a gathering at her Stewart Road home to mark her seventh birthday. Fifteen friends attended with games and refreshments from 1 to 6 PM. The Ladies Aid Society of First Baptist church will meet in church parlors Friday at 2 PM.
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Horton Smith
Sarah Hunt Smith
Iowa City
L. M. Grigsby
First Methodist Church
Graham
Selma Graham
Stewart Road
The
First Baptist Church
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Weed Park
F. F. Schoenig
Tony Bississi
Cor. Opera House
cCalm Dry Goods Co
Boston
Mays
Boston Americans
Highlanders
R.H. BE
Ws B&b
Warhop
Sweeney
Wood and Nunamaker
Gan and
Sheridan
Columbus
Rodney J. Diegle
L. R. Andrews
Idnon
McCorm Dry Goods Co
John Weaver
U. S
Lotts
van Horn
Hecht
MceColm Dry Goods Co
Geneva
Cronin
Thompson Bros. Co
MecQuesten & Sawyer
Nerthof Hardware Co
J. A. Bartomoaler
G. 5. Clapp
Zeidler
Cite Council
Commodore
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Ammen
Sandy Hook
Philadelphia
Cedar ST
Jessi Vinton
Josiah Vinton
Coster Guardian
Y. W
Fred Maroni
East Front Street
Aldrich
Henwood
STILE
Iowa-Ave
J. John
Wendinger
Sen, Cummins
Texas
Mexico
Ding
Weisbaden
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Journal
Fince
Park Place
Wan'fei
Naders
Walter Baker
Ryan Bros
Towa Ave
Muscatine State Bank
Enngtern Tows
Pentzer
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