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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1914

Page

5

Discredit Story Of Two Week Romance In Limelight

Miss Flo Hall of Boston denied a two week courtship marriage to L C Cook, a discarded Muscatine baseball player, amid reports she inherited a $175,000 estate. An investigation found no license in Davenport or Rock Island. romance details remained doubtful as Hall prepared to depart for Boston.

Flo Hall Boston Nersen Muscaline L. C. Cook Muscatine Davenport Rock Island Cook Muscatihe Miss Hall

Prince Arthur to Represent England at Archduke Ferdinand Funeral

Prince Arthur of Connaught will represent King George at the funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He travels with a senior British military officer and entourage. The funeral service is observed in Europe, reflecting royal ceremony and national mourning.

Prince Arthur King Deoorge Royal Muneral Pree Lonsad London Connaught Allmali King Gorge Archduke Trancis Ferdinand

Mrs Benynge Dies After Long Illness in London

Mrs Charles Wm Benynge of San Francisco dies at noon after a long illness. She passed away at the residence of her son in law Viscount Deerhurst, eldest son of the Earl of Coventry, in London on June 29.

London Charles Wm. Benynge San Francisco Viscourt Deerhurst Earl of Coventry

Local notices and ads mention July 4 store closures

Grocery stores will be closed all day on the fourth. The Frauen Verein of German Lutheran Zion's Church meets Thursday afternoon. Trinity Boys will travel to Tre Citias Thursday July 2. Dell Garlock, formerly of this city, visits Muscatine before heading to Galena, Illinois. Miss Carrie Breakenridge arrives from Nebraska and Barham, in for a short visit near Muscatine before returning to Fowler, California. Mr and Mrs Carl Barnard and others motor to Cedar Rapids to see the Muscatine Cedar Rapids game.

Frauen Verein German Lutheran Zion's Church Trinity Boys Tre Citias Stearrey Sydney Dell Garlock Muscatine Kansas Galena, ML Carrie Breakenridge Nebraska Barham, In Fowler Cal Carl Barnard CO. H. Sterneman F. W., Bichoff Cedar Rapids

Ten Thousand Dollar Blaze at Warner Lamp Works

A $10,000 fire at the Warner Lamp company plant in Wilton Illinois started when an engine backfired and spread flames through the factory. Workers fought the blaze with arc extinguishers but it was controlled by the Royal Department after arrival. Two employees Elmer Maurer and R B Worster suffered non serious burns. The fire largely hit the east end and south half of the building.

Journal Wilton Warner Lamp Company Royal Department Elmer Maurer R. B. Worster Worster

O'Day Cubs split doubleheader. Reds win, Cincinnati tops Pirates spark

June 28 and 29 reports show Hank ODays Chicago Cubs losing game one 6 to 0 and game two 3 to 6, lifting Reds to victories and dropping Cubs from second to third. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 7 to 6 in the first and 11 to 0 in the second, with strong pitching and key hits from Adams Corlinin McQuilan Coleman Koesiner Douglass Rowin and Gonzales.

Louis Hank O'Day Chicago Cubs Reds O'Day E. Secor Fo Goo Ieie Smith Bresnah Doak Wings Roda Cincinnati Pittsburgh Bettnefes Adams Corlinin McQuilan Coleman Koesiner Douglass Rowin Claris Gonzalgs

Result of Saturday Contests in the C A

Waterloo reports a close baseball result with WatzeI's homer in the second. Thelte and Webs pitched in a duel. Keokuk managed a lone run as Ast and second frames halted scoring. Burlington beats Pathfinders with late rallies and multiple hits. Clinton Pilots take early lead, Haplin held in check as Smickson exits.

Waterloo Wwatzel Thetle Webs R. H. Keokuk Vwateriog Batheries Wahl and Sweet Turtle Ashland Clinton Haplin Smickson Elt

MorDecat Brown Beaten by Chifeds as Reds Rally

In Indianapolis a doubleheader featured Mordecat Brown badly beaten by Chifeds in the opener, a 7 4 loss after a first inning surge. The second game ended 7 3 with Kansas City and Indianapolis trading rallies. cushions flew at the umpire after the second game, and a spectator was challenged by the umpire.

Mordecat Indianapolis Ind Indianpolis Kansas City Rbatteries Packard Easterls Falkenberg Biard Bariden ROH. EL Indianangls Kangrs City Kaisering Rariden Gallop Harris Stone Dasterly

Baseball Standings From Yesterday's American and National Leagues

Yesterday's results show Chicago beating St Louis 2 to 1 in the American League with Detroit 6 and Cleveland 4. In the National League Chicago leads Cincinnati, St Louis 2 Indianapolis 6, and Kansas City 2 to 7.

Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland National League Cincinnati Chignes Futtsburgh St Touts Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York American League St. Lowie Washington Federal Baltimore

Callahan's White Sox sweep Browns in two games

Chicago buyers move ahead in a doubleheader at Comiskey Park beating Rickeyless St Louis 2 1 and 2 8 before 17000 fans. The opener saw heavy hitting with Big 33 slugging home a run and both teams making frequent pitching changes in the second game. Detroit tops Cleveland 4 2 as Blanding yields early runs and Morton closes. Other scores include Peoria Dubuque and Davenport in regional play with a busy baseball slate across leagues.

Chicago Callahan White Sox Browns Comiskey Park Euch P. Noeither Innit. R. I. E Ang St. Louls Seostane Maye Agnew

Car Wreck Near Walnut Street Crossing In Columbus Junction

Clair Clark and Miss Ruth Staff rode a Velie auto when brakes failed and the car struck a northbound freight at Walnut street crossing. No injuries reported though both occupants were shaken. Miss Ruth Clark leaves for San Francisco and California points for an extended visit. Chase's Orchestra to play at a barn dance July 1. Various local visits and notices follow, including Mrs. Jones Connor traveling to Davenport and several residents listed.

Columbus Junction Clair Clark Chas. Clark Missie Staff Arry Velie Auto Tew Walnut Street Ruth Clark San Francisco California Pointe Chase Big Barn George Jonas Davenport Harrison Bobs Lawrence Murdock Geo, Jones Gertrude Mumm Lone Tree Jerry Klotz Ed Kelly John Humeston Wapello Edwin Mareyssen F. M. Murraey Carol McDaniela J. C. Bell TB. Tohnston Hugh Boyd John Somer- I

State agencies face no funds for workmen’s comp damages

Des Moines June 29 state institutions and local governments fall under the workman’s compensation and employers mobility act but lack a funding provision for damages. Departments such as agriculture employ many workers and could file claims in accidents, yet no appropriation covers these bills. The board of control, board of education, executive council and others have reviewed the issue but offered no plan.

Des Moines, Jr Department of Apriculure Department State House Board of Control Board of Education Executive Council

President Wilson holds strike stance in Butte turmoil

Washington June 23 Associated Press reports President Wilson will take no action in the Butte Montana strike situation pending further developments. Federal troops will not be moved from Vancouver barracks to Fort Missoula for now, to be in readiness in case of trouble.

Cassociated Press Washington, D. C Wilson Butte Montana Varcouver Barracks Fort Missoula

General Ivar's Monroe Doctrine remarks trigger inquiry

Washington June 29 Brigadier General Ivar spoke at Governors Island Saturday night and was quoted criticizing the Monroe doctrine. The incident prompts an official inquiry as President Wilson asks Secretary Garrison for an explanation from the general.

Washington, D. C Ivar Governor's Island United States Garrison

Wapello visitors and Cone residents shop local

J. E. Reaney and J. N. Joaneson visited Wapello for business while Georgia Heald Gladys Miller Callie Buser and Mrs W M McCormick from Cone were seen shopping in town.

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