Kaufmann Undergoes Major Stomach Surgery
Fred R. Kaufmann, county supervisor, rests easily at Hershey hospital after an operation Sunday removing over two thirds of his stomach to treat stomach cancer. Dr. N M Percy of Chicago led the surgery with local physicians assisting. a blood transfusion from his brother William aided the procedure. The operation was described as rare in medical annals and may yield a favorable outcome, though a more restricted life awaits if recovery succeeds.
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Fred R. Kaufmann
Hershey Hospital
Kaufmann
Mellon Is 79, Takes Day Off
Andrew W. Mellon, described as the greatest secretary of the treasury since Hamilton, celebrated his 75th birthday in Pittsburgh after years in public service. He avoids publicity, shuns crowds, and travels daily between the treasury and his Dupont Circle apartment while remaining a famed art collector in Pittsburgh.
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Mellon
Washington
Andrew W. Mellon
Mr. Mellon
Harding
President Coolidge
Hoover
Treasury
Dupont Circle
White House
Pittsburgh
Texas Guin an ends Chicago run with bang
Texas Guinan ends a Chicago engagement with style as she quips and courts, while Texas faces police questions over Voiler and Veiler in Detroit and New York. Shenandoah-Liberty Pease earns the Distinguished Service Cross for WWI valor, and Mrs. Julia Thompson marks her 90th birthday in Decorah.
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Texas
Chicago
Voiler
Statler
Detroit
St. Louis
Veiler
Miss Hayes
Leon
New York
Shenandoah
Liberty Pease
Farragut
War Department
Walter J. Steade
Grand Junction
Mich
Pease
Decorah
Julia Thompson
Winneshiek County
Renew Efforts to Bring About a Three-Power Pact
The article discusses renewing talks toward a three power pact, noting potential security risks if notice is given to boost each nation’s construction programs. It cautions the path may face opposition from the British admiralty and cabinet, with possible US and Japanese disagreement. Japan has not accepted American proposals to resolve differences.
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United States
Japan
March Term Opens in Muscatine With Grand Jury
The March term begins Tuesday at 2 PM as County Attorney Harold Wilson reports. Judge A P Barker of Clinton will open the term and the docket includes about 28 trials with 61 new cases filed. The January term ends today under Judge D W Jackson, who will move to Clinton for the June term opening June 3.
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March
Harold FE. Wilson
A. P. Barker
Clinton
Muscatine
A. E. Brandenburg
D. W. Jackson
Jackson
Muscatine Man Fined in Davenport Liquor Case
A Muscatine man identified as James Lochoff was fined 50 dollars plus costs in Davenport police court for illegal liquor possession after a chase near the government bridge. He claimed the name James Lochoff and attempted to flee when officers stopped him, steering his car onto Second Street before being halted at Fourth and Iowa.
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Davenport
James Lochoff
Orange _ street
Muscatine
Lochoff
Government Bridge
Mississippi
Blackham
Harvey
Second Street
Fourth
Iowa Streets
Husbands Deny Major Charges In Divorce Suits
Two husbands John G Herwig and Wiliam Stiles deny major allegations in divorce petitions filed by wives Ella M Herwig and Marietta Stile. Each side asks for dismissal and costs. Stiles case cites long marriage since 1897 with two daughters. Herwig seeks custody of adopted son, temporary alimony of 20 dollars weekly, home, and 3000 dollars. Livermore man John Murphy found dead at 72 after illness tied to drinking. liquor theories disputed.
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John G. Herwig
Wiliam Stiles
Marietta Stile
William Stiles
Lone Tree
Hanley
Stiles
J. F. Devitt
Ella M. Herwig
John C. Herwig
May Place Dam Near This City
The Muscatine area may be chosen for a proposed 3,000,000 dam across the Mississippi to aid a nine foot river channel deepening project. Capt. F. M. S&S. Johnson, acting Rock Island district chief of engineers, revealed the plan. Army surveyors from Rock Island, led by H. R. Dumont and L. Bunch, arrived and began preliminary river surveys with boat No. 606 on the riverfront. Work is expected to continue several weeks as part of the deep channel scheme outlined in a recent interim report to the secretary of war.
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Muscatine
Mississippi River
F. M. S&s. Johnson
Rock Island
Army Engineers
H. R. Dumont
L. Bunch
Secretary of War
Investment Weather Improves Amid Cautious Banker Warnings
Roll call shows February goods demand up 33 percent from last year with prices rising and rates lower. New York savings deposits rise sharply while some districts show modest gains or declines. Public utilities plan 3.25 billion dollars in new work, railroads commit 1.05 billion, carloadings down six percent, and electric utilities boost capital outlays with January expenditures 25 percent higher.
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New York Savings Bank
Electric Light and
Senate Prohibition Clash Delays Muscle Shoals Debate
Norris plans to thread annual appropriation bills into Muscle Shoals action as Senate debates repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Prohibition enforcement shift to Justice is seen as the House vehicle for the dry debate. Adjournment targeted between June 1 and June 25 amid election year urgency. Total federal spending at 865 million, up 65 million from last year.
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Watson
Indiana
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Blaine
Wisconsin
Muscle Shoals
House
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Treasury
Justice Department
Correction on Votes in Muscatine Popularity Contest
The M. Kautz Baking Company was mistakenly listed as giving votes in the Muscatine merchants popularity contest tied to the spring opening. The firm did not participate and was removed from the published list.
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M. Kautz Baking Company
Muscatine
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Livermore
John Murphy
Edward Mott
Murphy
Mott
Moline
Eureka
Boas
Muscatines
Eureka Dept
W. D. Goldsberry
E. Front St
Gorsline
Osteopathic
Hershey
Air Motor and Stover
Chas.t. Hankins
Cedar Phone
White Way Fish & Oyster Market
Iowa Ave
Embree
West Second St
Vance & Baker Mfg. Co
East Fifth St
Bahr Broom Co
Marvel
Cedar St
Barnes
Hudson - Essex - Packard
Merle L. Lee
William Ribbink
Studebaker
Hallbert
East Front
Electric Contracting
Pat
Jesse
Ues
Auto Parts
Chestnut Phone
Ernie Schaer Gare
Fuel & Coal W. G. Block Co
Mene Cameee & Supply Co
Hershepply
E. 5Th St
Mid-West Motor Service
Front St
GAS Stoves & Ranges
Iowa Electric Co
Frost St
Lumber Collins Hill Lumber Co
Confectioner
Steins Corner
Walnut St
Evans News Stand
Happys Radio Service
Peter Olson
Muscatine Jewelry Co
Anco Lupton Rinters
Gilbert G. Oberhaus
E. Srd
Muscatine &Heating, Sheet Metal Co
Fred E. Martin
Prop
Mulberry Ave
Oakland
Pontiac
Lange & Kindler
Harry A. Timm
Automotive
Delicatessen
Pippert & Rice
J. H. Mundt
Morgan
A. W. Morgan
W. 2Nd St
J. Stellrecht
City Hall
Home Bakery
Delicious Pies
Broughton Metal Repair CO
Pine St
Iowa
Western Grave Vault Company
Muscatine, Iowa
T. Dora & Son
Sherman
Photo Art Engraving & Electrotyping Co
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