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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

9

Muscatine Tops Burlington in Rough Midwest Tilt

Muscatine defeats Burlington 4 2 in a rugged afternoon game. Key moments include a crucial third inning rally and strong effort by Muscatine starter Masters. Harrell and Bromley sparked offense while Dye and Humes matched hitters with solid relief work. Koons’ late double helped seal the win.

Simmary Bromley Lowther Jack Harrell Porevaan Umes Bromiey Sours Bills Bours Bila Paraman Harmon Ov Dye Humes Dye Masters Wild Pitth Suscatine Bennington Maagazine Burlington Time of Fame Pleming A. B H. P.O Tallis Foreman Lawthers Button Theea Roba Imines Muscatines

Monmouth Struggles Amid Small Crowds and Doubts

Monmouth faces serious prospects as attendance dwindles after a rough opening for the Browns. More than 7,550 fans filled the park on opening day while Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa drew smaller crowds. The Monmouth Atlas notes a disappointing turnout and a parade that failed to materialize as planned.

Monmouth Bert Hough Brownles Galesburg Hannibal Central Association Kewanee Ottumwa Browns Cedar Rapids Monouith Atlas

National League, American League baseball results listed

Baseball results across leagues include Cincinnati over Chicago 8 4 Philadelphia 1 New York 0 Brooklyn 4 Boston 2 St Louis 9 Pittsburgh 7 in the National League and Chicago 8 Detroit 5 in the American League Gloveland 8 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 4 New York 2. Other scores cover Central Association Monmouth Cedar Rapids Whierloo Kewanee Ottumwa Keokuk and college and university matchups Harvard over Vermont Michigan Wisconsin Bucknell over Virginia Princeton 6 1. National League schedule Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Philadelphia Boston at Brooklyn American League Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at St Louis Washington at Boston Philadelphia at New York

Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Danville Central Association Burlington Mascaline Monmouth Cedar Rapids Whierloo Kewanee Ottumwa Keokuk Harvard Vermont Micigan Bt. Joseph Woyola Catholic University Washington Bucknell Virginia Princacon Marcouw J. ¥. Pavwall Detrate Cleveland

Browns and Packers Retain Clean Slate

Monmouth May 2 Browns outslugged the Bunnies 18 to 2 in the second game of the series. Morris of the Browns broke his ankle sliding into second in the seventh inning, likely ending his season. The Browns’ infield again teed up runs as Waterloo topped Kewanee 13 to 4 with ten runs in the sixth inning, driven by bunts and errors. Ottumwa beat Keokuk 2 to 1 in a Pope League game to take two straight.

Monmouth Til Quiilelder Morris Browne Browns Mitchell and Wingals Toyce and Woerth Waterloo Kewanee Ill Kuwenee House Swett and Ryan Ashley and Jolerst Secu Indians Ottumwa Ottumiwen Keoluk Keokuk Dean and Lint Frost and Jenkins

Columbus Junction to Have Big Entry

Columbus Junction high school will send several athletes to the track and field meet at Muscatine on May 11. Candidates are undergoing a thorough training course as Muscatine expects about 200 athletes at the meet.

Columbus Junction Columbus Junction High School Muscatine

Suit to Force Payment of Rentals Involving Great Weete Company

The Great Weete Company faces a suit for judgment on rental arrears claimed for four years for leased city ground and a Front Street strip used by a warehouse. The petition cites a 1908 lease at 1.40 per unit and notes the lands and buildings have not been in use for years.

Great Weete Company ROSS Algo Front Street Chestnut Pine Streets Iina

College President Unable to Appear at Service

The First Congregational church Sunday service changes due to illness of Dr. J A Maraula president of Que college Cedar Rape jda. Moon's Sunday Evening choir leads with a musical program. Florence Glenn assists with the spoken part. The program includes preludes meditations solos duets and quartets by local choirs with Miss Glenn and Mrs Graves performing.

First Congregational Church J. A. Maraula Que College Cedar Rape Jda Florense Gletin Maraona College Fairfield Vrelude Serieuse Bartlett Irs Graves Quarver Julia Hinhausan Will McQuesten Massid A. Erb M. P. Golt Solo Mra J. W. Staphesson Florence Glenn Offertory Schuhert Wider Maseys Lee Grecoway G. BR. Chase Mrs. Awg Graves Gabriel Tello Mr. Greenway C. W. Porner Miss Glenn Postlude Hin Feste Burg—Luther

Cobb Reinstated and Fined by Baseball Commission

Chicago May 2 Ty Cobb was formally reinstated in organized baseball and fined fifty dollars by the national commission. The decision, while upholding reinstatement, criticized Cobb for his actions during the holdout period and commended Detroit for its recent stance while censuring its former passive policy.

Chicago Ty Cobb National Commission Nerg Detrai Ata Cobb Nolding Staud Commission

Cloak and Suit Makers Meet in Toledo

The twentysecond semi annual convention of the National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Association opens in Toledo at 10 this morning. The tariff and garment welfare dominate discussions with a design committee from Chicago Cleveland and Toledo preparing preliminary work for the industry. The report is due Saturday and its adoption will set styles nationwide.

Toledo National

Friends Conference Opens Three Day Session

A three day session of the quarterly Friends church conference opened this afternoon with representatives from West Branch Bloomington Springdale and Muscatine attending. The initial meeting was brief as overseers held a short conferee. Rev J M Miles of West Branch will give the first sermon this evening. Meetings continue tomorrow from 10 o'clock to 7:90 o'clock in the awaiting.

The Friends Church West Branch Bloomington Springdale Muscatine J. M. Miles

Latchaw Named in Divorce Action

John R. H. Latchaw former president of Wilton College is named as defendant in a divorce action filed in Muscatine county district court by his wife Zella Latehaw. The suit was filed this morning and papers were withdrawn. grounds are unknown. Latchaw came to Wilton from Munice Indiana, purchased and governed the Wilton college briefly and is now in Chicago Illinois.

John R. H. Latchaly Wilton College Distriet Court Muscatine County Zella Latehaw Dr. Latchaw Wilton Munele Ind Chicago

Kansas University Exposition Opens With State Capitol Message

Lawrence Kan May 2 Opening the first biennial Kansas university exposition Governor Hodges unfurled a large scroll delivering a message for the layhawker fair Beginning the event the exposition showcases student work in classrooms and acts as a miniature world's fair with booths run by student organizations Mel Cookfield hosts continuous athletic contests over the two day fair amid a sea of flags and bunting

Kansas Univer College Lawrence Kan Dutton State Capitol Topeka George W1 Hodges Mel Cookfield

Wickersham Pushes Alaska Rail Bond Plan

Delegate Wickersham urged the Senate Territories Committee to back Senator Chamberlain's resolution for a government bond of 35 million dollars to build 748 miles of railroad from Southern Alaska ports to the interior. The May 2 Washington report notes the proposal aims to establish a naval base in Alaska.

Wickersham Washington, D. C Alaska Senate Territories Committee Chamberlain Alaskan

Knight Templars to Hold Services for Ascension Day

Commemorative services will be held by Do Molay Commandery No. 1 of the Knights Templars on Ascension Day. The graves of departed Templars will be decorated at Greenwood Cemetery, followed by an afternoon program of addresses and features. Final arrangements to be announced later.

Do Molay Commandery No. 1 Knights Templars Greenwood Cemetery

Company C Rifle Team Opens Season Practice

Captain Rory Olwmer will supervise the first practice shoot at the life range Sunday as the Company C marksmen prepare for state trophies and the annual regimental shoot at Des Moines. Rev. F. Mahle of Peoria will speak at the German Methodist Episcopal church quarterly meeting, with reports of the quarter's work.

Rory T. Olwmer Life Range Des Moines Mahle Spek F. 1. Mahle Peoria German Methodist Episcopal Church

Laurel Bell Birthday Party and Social Visits

April 29 report notes Mr and Mrs Albert Kelley and children from Whiter attended Beury Meyers home for a Sunday visit. About forty guests gathered to celebrate Anna Jasperson s eighteenth birthday with dancing and conversation. Mrs Brite Johnson and children of Davenport visited her parents Mr and Mrs H Einfeldt. Miss Gradge Cummings visited her sister Mrs W L Herr at Wilson on Saturday.

Gnure Albert Kelley Beury Davenport H. Einfeldt Mise Gradge Cummings Ynepesister Mye W. L. Herr Wileson

All the world shares a high desire for peace and good

A concise quotation from Elizabeth Towne urges that every good thought adds to a silent power for peace, health, love, and joy for all humanity, including oneself.

Elizabeth Towne

Wedded in Davenport Miss Lilian Kruger and L Wesley Sheppard

Society notes report the Davenport ceremony Thursday afternoon at three o'clock uniting Miss Lilian Kruger of Illinois City Illinois and L Wesley Sheppard of Muscatine at the Methodist Episcopal church. The couple will reside at 512 East Second street as groom's parents attended from Muscatine. A dinner party followed at 12:30 today hosted by Mrs. Gla Cro at 26 Le Roy street with guests from Wilton West Liberty Arden Cedar Rapids and other relatives. The first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John O'Brien was celebrated at their Oak Street home with about twelve relatives.

Muscatine Davenport Lilian Kruger Henny Kruger Illinois City L Wesley Sheppard Ju. Sheppard East Second Street al. Cole Methodist Episcopé Church Second Street Gla Cro Just le Roy Street William Hull Gedar Rapids Cavers Bert Duncan Wilton Hugh Thompson West Liberty Richard Potter Arden Faneles Aruations

General Strike Hits New Jersey Counties

A broad labor strike began in four New Jersey counties as several thousand General Laborers’ union members failed to report for work. Leaders say about fifteen thousand will be out by Monday seeking higher wages from 1.75 to 2.50 per day. The walkout mirrors the six workers’ strike now in its third month, with riots reported in West Chester County and on Long Island.

Paterson N J New Jersey General Laborers’ Union Silx International Union West Chester County Long Island

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