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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

4

Initiation Planned by Knights of Columbus in City

Definite arrangements are under way for the initiation to be conducted by the Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus in this city on Sunday, March 30. About sixty candidates are expected. the local council will exemplify the brat and second degrees while the third degree will be conferred by J. J. Melariand of Davenport, district deputy, aided by Henry Quynch of Chicago and others. Prominent members from various cities are expected to respond to toasts at the banquet.

Laurent Council Knights of Columbus Jf. J. Melariand Davenport Henry Quynch Chicago

Woodmen Hall to host instlatory work event

The Woodmen Hall will be the scene for upcoming instlatory work ceremony. Details on participants and schedule are forthcoming from the organizers.

Siegfried Signs Musky Contract In Torsey City

Siegfried, an infielder from Torsey City, N. Y., sent a signed contract to Manager Frank Boyle this morning. He played with the Charleston club in the South Atlantic League last year and is reputed to be a speedy base runner.

Y Siegfried Torsey City N. Fy Frank Boyle iGharleston

Citizens' ticket forms to oppose Mayor Koontz in Town City

In Town City Iowa on March 13 a Citizens' ticket is planned to oppose Mayor George W Koontz. W Mercer, former Daily Press editor and recent railroad commissioner candidate, was asked to run but refused. The prospect of a factional contest heats local politics.

Yows City Towa City Town George W. Koontz Towa Avho W. Mercer Daily Press Iowa Mr. Koontz

Portrait of Shoby M. Cullom Draws Attention in Senate

Former Senator Shoby M. Cullom of Trilneis unveils a portrait painted while posing in the senate chamber. He sat on the democratic side before the session, attracting more attention than the senate meeting. The scene surprised by its place rather than party alignment.

Tor Senate Washington, D. C Shoby M. Cullom Trilneis Hla Culent

County Schools to Observe Arbor Day Countywide

County Superintendent EL D Bradley will mail letters to county teachers urging universal Arbor Day observance set for April 95. He promotes Arbor Day as a cleanup day to improve school grounds and cheer beautification, arguing well kept lawns raise land value and enhance the community.

EL D. Bradley Bradley

Revival Service Tonight At Musserville Friends Church

Pastor G P Badgley of the Musservville Methodist Episcopal church will lead revival services at the Musserville Friends Church tonight delivering the principal sermon.

Musserville Friends Church G. P. Badgley Mmaservilla Methodist Episcopal Shared Musserville Friends’ Church De-Lyver

Brockway to Open Bridge Trust War

Des Moines March 18. A House roads and highways committee chaired by James Brockway plans a sweeping probe into the bridge business after revelations in the Pierce Metz inquiry. The resolution seeks absolute authority to summon witnesses, take depositions, and obtain evidence to expose agreements between companies and contractors and determine territorial allocations. Witnesses will include supervisors and auditors. Metz denial and testimony are noted.

Des Moines Piarco Metz House Committee On Roads and Highways James Brockway Pierce Mets Standard Bridge Company of Omaha Mery Denice Metz Meyer Iompany Brockway George Cosson Henry Sampson Adair County Pierce Metz Standard Bridge Company Audubbon County Thomas MacDonald Bridget

Cabinet Members in Hurrid Trips Home

Washington March 18 Cabinet members begin homeward trip today for family time. Secretary Bryan plans to stay until March 27 for a birthday celebration in Geneola Nebraska. Secretary Medfeld departs later today from Brooklyn after a hurried move to meet the president. He attends a Brooklyn banquet while away. Secretary of War Garrison and Secretary Houston also plan quick returns, with Houston heading back to St Louis to wrap up major affairs.

Washington, D. C Wilson Bryan Jineola Neb Medfeld Commexrco Lata Brooklyn Aura-1 Garrison Houston St. Louis

Grain price report from Kansas City and St Louis markets

Markets in Kansas City and St Louis report May Wheat at 83 7 or 83 7c, July at 83 7c, Corn May at 51 1/2 to 51 3/4c, Onis May 34 7/40, cash grain prices list various No. 2 and No. 3 grades for Wheat, Corn, and Oats. St Louis figures show Wheat May at 86 1/2c, July 87c, Corn May 51 3/4c, July 52 1/4c, Cash Wheat No 2 red at 1.10 1/4, No 2 red 1.08 1/4, Corn No 2 50 1/2, No 2 white 50 62c, Oats No 2 42 1/2 23c.

Kansas City Jose

Omaha Grain Market Report March 13 1890

Omaha Neb March 13 Wheat No 2 hard 2 83 No 3 hard 1 91 Corn No 2 white 47 44 May 47 40 No 2 yellow 16 cents No 3 white 21 size 14?

Omaha Neb

Portfolios Sought for Officers Amid Leave Discussions

Summoned to receive portfolios the officers face limited advancement and may seek leaves of absence to arrange personal affairs.

Bernhardt Injured in Los Angeles Auto Crash

SDED. BERNHARDT RECOVHUS, Los Angeles, Cal., March 14 dame Sarah Bernhardt, who is in jured last night in an automobile se-

Los Angeles Cal Sarah Bernhardt

Madame Bernhardt Sees Benefit for Firemen Run

In a city event, Madame Bernhardt attends a firemen benefit despite a sprained ankle from an earlier accident. Her physician reported swelling diminished but pain persisted, and she planned to participate in the program. Two Biograph comedies were listed for the evening’s entertainment.

Madame Bernhardt

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