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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1915

Page

4

Bernhard Beil Dies At Home Here Today

Pioneer resident Bernhard Beil dies at 1 15 this morning at 07 East Fourth street after a paralytic stroke. German born, 53, longtime Moris and Co. employee and former port overseer. Survived by wife, two children Mrs Carl Melching and W B Beil, sister Mrs Peter Diers of Brighton. Funeral pending, no flowers requested.

Bernhard Beil East Fourth Street Beil Mr. Beil Germany Odd Fellow Lodge Moris and Company GermanSvangelical Church Carl Melching W. B. Beil Qirs Peter Diers Brighton Elso

Special Train Request For Hagenbeck Wallace Circus

Oakville Wapello and Grandview residents seek a special 10:30 pm Muscatine to Oakville line train tomorrow to allow delegates attending the Hagenbeck Wallace circus to return home the same night. No extra train needed for Muscatine arrivals. attendees may use existing morning and evening schedules.

Museatine Iba M. N Oakville Wapello Grandview Muscatine

Federal League Finances Declared Sound by Gilmore

Representatives of all clubs in the Federal League met in New York City and, at the conclusion, President Gilmore stated the league was never in better shape and denied reports of financial trouble.

New York, N.Y Federal League Gilmore

Rock Island Lad Fined For Driving Without License

Howard Ramser of Rock Island was arrested Saturday night for operating a motor vehicle without a license. He appeared before Justice J. C. Coster and was fined $1 plus costs.

Rock Island Lad Howard Ramser Justice of the Peace J. c. Coster

American workmen urged to save in 4 percent accounts

The piece argues that American workers can progress faster by using brains and hands, saving earnings in a Savings Account at 4 percent. It urges readers to start saving, noting many already do and inviting participation with a one dollar start on Saturday night.

Twiss Shontz Plans to Organize Her Branch of Women's Peace Party

Prominent Muscatine club women plan to form a Muscatine branch of the Women's Peace Party this summer after Miss Shontz returns from Des Moines where she is organizing a branch. Local meetings noted at First M. E. Church and discussions involve Kansas City and Denver leaders under Miss Sitsatz, aiming to influence relief from future European catastrophes.

Promi’ Nt Club Eva Marshall M. EB Jthe Women's Peace Party Muscatine iMiss Shont jMuscaline Des Moines Europe

Business Houses to Close Monday in Protest

Local merchants including shoe doslers and clothiers signed petitions asking stores to close on Monday July 6 in observance of the anniversary of the declaration of independence. Elmer Mohnsen of B. Schmidt shoe store distributed the petitions. clothiers agreed to close as well.

Muscatine Motal Elmer Mohnsen B. Schmidt

Testimony in Rockleland Railway v Pearl City Fuel case continues

In district court the Rockleland Railway Company versus Pearl City Fuel Company dominated the day with numerous witnesses including City Engineer Young and ex County Engineer Jamey Ryan. The defense sought costs security and bonds were fixed at 200 dollars in several cases. A divorce decree was entered in Ethel Draxe versus William Drake.

Rockleland Railway Company Pearl City Fuel Company Young Jamey Ryan Secu Lugee Carpet Company H.W. Huttig First National Bank of Concent Lake Blackwell Byrnes Renfro Lumber Co The Huttig Mfg. Co Brown Roberts Hardware Supply Co Southern Belting Gears WE A. K. Silverthorne Ethel Draxe Willam Drake

Denial of German prisoner killings sparks Commons row

London June 29. Reginald McKenna, chancellor of the exchequer, denounced a question about Laurence Ginnell alleging British troops killed Germans after surrender as a false aspersion. Sir Arthur Markham urged a US request to convey Ginnell’s alleged unsound mind to the German government.

Associated Press London Reginald McKenna Exchequer House of Commons Laurence Ginnell Mer North Westmeath Arthur B. Markman Mansfield Distric Nottinghamshire United States Gerpini Ingell

Riggs Bank Case Delayed to Fall in Supreme Court

In Washington DC, Justice McOy postponed ruling on the Riggs National Bank case until October. The dispute centers on whether Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams improperly withheld $4,000 in interest from government bonds, claimed to be a conspiracy against the bank over personal interests.

Washington, D. C McOay Riggs National Bank McAdoo Williams

Charles Courtney May Quit Coaching Prediction Sparks Attention

In college circles here today Charles Courtney was rumored to quit coaching. A strong report claims he may leave after an accident with a West Shore train left him bedridden under doctor care for days.

Poughkeepsie Charles ‘Courteney Anothr Gornell Courtney West Shore Kingston

Henry L Wilson Arrives in Washington for Embassy Talks

Henry Lane Wilson, avassador to Mexico, arrived in Washington, D C, today after the Madero era and Huerta rise. He plans a few days in the capital to discuss Mexican affairs but avoids detailed comment on his mission.

Fnsenerated Cross Washington, D. C Henry Lane Wilson Amvassailor Mexico Madero

Five hundred hurt in moving picture fire scare

A premature powder explosion during a movie scene at two temporary structures near Coney Island hospitalizes Miss Mas Kearney the actress in critical condition and seriously burns Catherine Foy and Mrs Cochran Willard while about a dozen others suffer minor injuries. The blast caused by a wagon striking electric wires triggered a short circuit.

Associated Press New York N. Y Mas Kearney Coney Island Hospital Catherine Foy Cochran Willard Hal

Dynamite Found Near Mercier Machinery Shops

The militia division in Quebec reports finding fifty sticks of dynamite near the Mercier machinery shops in Shaw Park Levis. The dynamite was surrendered from the ground close to the plant where the shops were to receive a contract for ammunition from the British government.

Cassociated Dress Quebec Mercier Machinery Shaw Park Levis

Card of Thanks for condolences after bereavement

Through this tedium we wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the sympathy and kindness extended to us during our recent bereavement in the death of our mother, Mr. and Mrs. David Settiemire.

Netehhors

Mexican Crisis Deepens as Troop Movements Rise

Reports from Vera Cruz say General Pablo González's forces fight Zapata troops while trains halt in readiness for troop transport from Mexico City to Cuernavaca. In Laredo, Villa and Carranza clash near Monterrey with estimated 5,000 to 16,000 on each side and heavy losses as saltillo food shortages spark rumors of relief shipments. General Felipe Angeles arrives in Washington to deny ties to any Huerta restoration plan as talks with Villa allies unfold.

Cuernavaca Pablo Gonzales Constitutionaliat Zapata Vera Cruz Gonzales Laredo Texas Villa Carranza Villa Garcia Monterey Laredon Saltillo Mexico Solr American Red Cross Red Cross Washington, D. C State Department Stillman Mexico City Felipe Angeles Huerta Angeles Enrique C. Liorente Liorente War Department General Scott Army Scott Liorenza State War

Germany winning more friends in U S says Gerhard

Berlin June 29 Dr Anton Meier Gerhard attache of the German colonial office says in an article in Der Tage that Americans increasingly view Germany with sympathy while the German press often fails to stay neutral He notes German Americans retain loyalty while many on the other side of the Atlantic sympathize with Germany and praise German culture and education

Associated Press Berlin Sayvills N. Y Anton Meyer Gerhard German Colonial Office United States Count von Bernstorff der Tage Today Germany America Meier-Gerhard

News ban on German prisoners news in occupied France

Associated Press reports that Germany refused to release names of French prisoners held in German occupied zones. France will withhold all news about German prisoners and forbid correspondence with them, as per Le Matin.

Associated Press Paris Matin Berlin Germany France

General Angeles Visits Boston Amid Mexican Situation

After a conference with General Scott, General Angeles revealed little of his mission, citing a personal letter from Villa calling him a dear friend and coronation. The visit calmed rumors of a rift, with Angeles noting only a general review of the Mexican situation and his experiences prior to rejoining General Villa in Mexico.

Staf General Angeles General Scott United States Boston General Villa Mexico Villa Angeles Coronatian

Canadian Pacific Exchange Feature Stumbles on Decline

Canadian Pacific led today’s wreck exchange dealings, slipping to 143 and posting a three point drop, its lowest price since 1908. Doubts about dividend maintenance and poor road statements weighed on the stock, with May showing a $520,000 gain and eleven month net loss near $8.9 million.

New York N. Y Canadian Pacific Wreck Exchange

Foster News Roundup From Foster Ill

Foster, Ill., June 25. Ed Kranz spent Sunday at his mother Mrs A Kranz. The Freldien boy injured by lightning a week ago shows slow recovery. Wm Workman improves from recent illness and hopes to be out soon. Agnes Garvin is ill with measles. Mr and Mrs Nathan Spickler and family and Mr and Mrs Jas Hayes and family are mentioned.

Kranz Family Guests Recap At Home Their Sunday Visit

The Kranz family hosted relatives on Sunday. Mrs Henry Kranz and her daughter Rhoda visited Mrs Kranz's parents, Mr and Mrs Hy White, for a Sunday gathering.

Wm. Kranz Henry Kranz Rhoda

Not Guilty Plea by Charles Munday in Bank Case

Charles B. Munday former VP of LaSalle Street National Bank and predecessor bank faced federal charges over disbursement of funds. He pleaded not guilty in Chicago on June 29, asserting innocence in the case tied to the defunct LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank.

Charles Munday Associated Tress Chicago Charles B. Munday LaSalle Street National Bank LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank National Bank

Funeral for Bernhard Beil Set at 207 East Fourth Street

Funeral services for Bernhard Beil will be held Thursday at ten o’clock at the late residence 207 East Fourth Street with Rev. Willian Martens of the German Evangelical Church officiating. Interment follows at Greenwood Cemetery. Read the Journal, a week.

Bernhard Beil East Fourth Street Willian, Martens German Evangelical Church Greenwood Ceemetery

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Rap Oakville, Wapelto O. K Autoist State Bank Twiss Shontz Women's Peace Party Fay Muscatine Wey Mongay Pandora Dressinghams Sik Riggs Bank Charles Courtney May Henry L. Wilson Washington Dirs David Settiemire Voiles B. E. Lilly U.S Canadian Pacific Exchange Foster Lac Harry Luellen W. Second Sr
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