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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

10

Moon Inn affects special charter cities debate in senate

March 13 report notes supreme court delay on Moon Inn applicability to special charter cities. A forthcoming house bill would apply the Moon Inn gradually to avoid shock from saloon reductions. Senate suppression committee examines daylight DIT case, with subcommittee oversight by Bal koma Balluf and Crow. Cedar Rapids note: Mrs Mary E Nixon visit Cedar Rapids, Cedar street host Mrs Parvin.

Dey Malnes Supreme Court Senate Committee Senate Senate Committee On Balkoma Balluf Crow

Meeting Postponed Because of Roads

Poor road conditions force postponement of a Union schoolhouse gathering where Prof. Kirkpatrick was to speak. He spent three hours returning from North Prairie church last night as snowbanks melt and mud deepens hinder travel near the city.

Union Prof. Kirkpatrick MY. Kirkpatrick North Prairie Church

Ulm Van Tuy Named Assistant Professor at Columbia

Franel a M. Van Tuy of Denmark, a graduate of Iowa University with a B A in 1911 and an M S in 1912, has been appointed assistant professor in geology at Columbia University New York. He earned a fellowship at Columbia and is active in Phi Beta Kappa and Sienia Xi societies for academic excellence.

Columbia University Iowa Phi Beta Kappa Sienia Xi

Ladies Aid to Meet at Fir Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid society of the Fir Methodist Episcopal church plans an important session Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Royal Neighbors Lodge members were welcomed Wednesday evening in a large attendance, with eight pew members initiated.

Ladies' Aid Society of The Fir Methodist Biscopal Church Royal Neighbors Lodge

Civic Association Plans Broad Way Beautification Action

Civic Association will discuss beautifying Broad way a street 100 feet wide if opened, aiming to transform Broadway into a boulevard. Also planned Friday is converting Bronner's pond into a boon. The session will decide action on both matters and handle postponed annual meeting business due to absences.

Broadway Civic Association Public Library Civile Association Bronner’s Pond

Merchants Discuss Boulevard Lighting Plan

A large gathering of Merchants from the 200 block on Vast Second Street met at the Commercial club rooms to discuss boulevard lighting. Enthusiasm ran high as support for the plan suggested another block would lead in modern street lighting and a permanent merchant organization for the block was being formed.

Second Street

Clarkson children await mama's return in Chicago

The five Necle children of Rev. Nuster Clarkson wait for Mrs. Clarkson to return after she ran away with Owen Conn, the burglar now under arrest in San Francisco. Clarkson hopes for forgiveness if she repents. FBI efforts to locate her failed, a nurse’s home tip proved inconclusive. Police suspect she may aid clues to a series of robberies. Conn remains jailed.

Chicago Nuster K. Clarkson Clarkson Owen Conn San Francisco Ansma Mabel Clarkson Omaha Nestor FBI Lo Conn

Compromise to End Patronage Problem

Washington March 13. President Wilson's plan to resolve patronage disputes across several democratic states seeks to recognize both organization and anti organization factions. Postmaster General Burleson and National Committee Chairman McCombs spent hours in talks, with McCombs meeting the president amid expectations the compromise would be acceptable to the White House.

Washington, D. C White House Wilson Burleson McCombs National Committee

Elks Schedule Funeral for Brother William Kaiser

Members are asked to meet at the Elks home Friday afternoon to attend Brother William Kaiser’s funeral in a body. The service will be held at the home on West Sixth Street at 3 p.m. This follows a directive from the secretary.

Addition's Want Ads Harm Por Sade at a Snap

Classified notice urges swift action on a want ad and warns of harm to Sade if addressed. A phone contact 1263-1 is provided for responses.

Revised Mississippi Valley Power Boat rules issued for publication

The MV PBA unveils updated racing rules drafted in Davenport and approved in St. Louis. It replaces most classes with new A to E classes plus Webb Trophy and Cruiser events, sets course lengths, mile dash details, prize money, starting methods, measurement rules, propulsion limits, and certification for winners.

St. Louis Claxaltica Uan Racing Rules Committee Davenport MV. P. BA

Instant Relief for Eczema from D.D.D Prescription

A local drug store ad claims D.D.D Prescription eczema wash and soap stop itching instantly. It touts quick relief, urges customers to try soothing wash, promises a dollar bottle with store visit, and highlights Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offerings.

Regatta Officials Cite Time of Winning Races

Signed by the admiral and secretary of the association the document notes the time of each winning race. The club under whose auspices the regatta is held rewards any boat breaking an association record with an engraved watch-fob per the design supplied by the association secretary. Signed: Joseph Kelso Jr, Charles P. Hanler, Richard Maples, W. E. Hughey, W. P. Cleveland, Special Rules Committee.

Suchass Diret Keokuk Association Toseph Kelso, Jr Chas P. Hanler Richard Maples EL Hughey W. P. Cleveland

Final Day for Filing of Election Expense

Final day for municipal election expense filings saw several candidates submit accounts. Early filers recorded their expenditures, with totals including He Young 22 dollars John Kobes 24 dollars John Srepney 14 dollars and D M Keckler 14 dollars.

Sevars He Young John Kobes John Srpehney D. M. Keckler

Entertaining Monday Feature at Orpheum Theater

The Orpheum theater will present a special Monday program on March 17 featuring a nail driving contest for women and a pie eating contest for boys. Patronage has been record breaking this week with expected full seats by Friday night.

Orpheum Theatre Dan

Check Not Honored, £30270 Sought Against Bank

Zybarth sues Nichole Savings Bank in district court alleging a received check was not honored. Plaintiff seeks judgment for £30270 and names the bank as defendant in the action.

Nichole Savings Bank Ugh Zybarth

Hollis Wins New Hampshire Senate Seat in Pact

Concord March 15 Henry P. Hollis a Democrat was elected United States senator by the New Hampshire Legislature after a deadlock since January 14. Three Manchester Democrats shifted to support Hollis, with two Republicans and all but two Democrats backing the result. Hollis, 42, a lawyer and Harvard graduate, had previously run unsuccessfully for governor and congress. The Senate Democrats now hold 50 seats to 42 Republicans and 2 Progressives. Two Illinois vacancies remain.

Concord N. H Henry FP. Hollie Manchester Ritherto Hollis Harvard Congress Senate Washington, D. C Illinois

Avalanche Kills Sixteen in Gudbrands Valley Norway

A severe avalanche in southern Norway buried three farms in Gudbrands valley, killing sixteen people. Rescue workers battled the snow early today as authorities investigated the disaster and the impacted communities prepared for relief efforts.

Norway Christiania Gudbrands

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