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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1909

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League to Seek Injunctions Against Liquor Sellers

The Law Enforcement League will file petitions seeking temporary and permanent injunctions against at least twenty five men for illegal liquor sales. Sheriff Benham and Constable Duncan served notices. hearings set with Judge D W Jackson.

Law Enforcement League Benham League Duncan D. W. Jackson District Court McKee Jackson W. S. McKee

Rev Smith to Lead Meeting Sunday at Y M C A

Rev J B Smith will lead a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Y M C A on Was Christ Divine followed by a discussion. Special music is planned and all men are invited.

Christ J. B. Smith

Lydia Finger to Speak at Union Meeting in Chicago

Miss Lydia A. Finger of Chicago will address a Sunday evening union meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, May 23 under Y W C A auspices. The program includes Y W C A glee club and quartet, with a broad invitation to both men and women.

Lydia A. Finger Chicago Young Women’s Christian Association First Presbyterian Church Miss Finger Church Building Society Y. W. C. A. Glee Club

Bar Taree Gent Fare Barr May Be Extended

Kansas City Mo May 21 An move by the state to restrain railroads from restoring the three cent passenger fare proceeds in a federal appeal filed by Jeptha Howe St Louis representing Seebert Jones circuit attorney The appeal seeks to uphold a temporary injunction that prevents the attorney from pursuing the injunction suit against the railroads with Judge McPherson consenting to the filing

Kansas City Missouri Jeptha Howe St. Louis Seebert Jones McPherson

Rogers Funeral Held in New York

Henry H. Rogers head of Standard Oil was honored at a May 21 service in New York City attended by business and financial leaders. The funeral at the Church of the Messiah began at 11 a.m. Afterward the body departed on a special train to Fairhaven, Mass for interment.

New York N. Y Henry H. Rogers Standard Oil Co Standard Company Grand Central Station Fairhaven Mass

Junkin Taken to Centerville for Murder Trial

John Junkin was secretly moved from Fort Madison to Centerville to face trial for the murder of Clara Rosen. The public is barred from viewing the inmate at the county jail, and his arraignment and trial are scheduled to begin next Tuesday with officers guiding the proceedings.

Junkin Centerville John Junkin Fort Madison Clara Rosen Ottumwn Albia

Rev J B Smith Topics Pentecostal Prayer Meeting

Rev J B Smith of the First Baptist church lectured on a Pentecostal prayer meeting and its outcomes during a Thursday evening program. This was the second in a series, with the next topic titled An Unlawful prayer meeting and the men who dared to pray.

J. B. Smith First Baptist Church

Body of 13 year old found in river wonder

The report describes a murdered child found five miles below the city on the Mississippi River. A male infant, naked and recently died, was discovered by Mrs. Catherine A. McCleary. An inquest will be held by Justice Howe with Constable Duncan and Dr. Durkee as witnesses. No signs of violence observed.

Mississippi River Catherine A. McCleary Elijah Baker Wittich E. H. King H. S. Howe Duncan N. W. Meyers R. W. Durkee Court of Justice Howe

Mongolia Breaks Free From Ice Off St Johns Harbor

The steamer Mongolia freed itself from an ice pack at the harbor entrance and headed to Bay Bulls for shelter. A heavy easterly swell broke up the ice, easing danger from the berg field that had kept the ship imprisoned for two days.

St. Johns Mongolia Bay Bulls St. John’s Harbor

Portland Gateway case gives through routes via Portland

The Interstate Commerce Commission sustained the traveling public’s request for through routes and joint rates from eastern points via Portland. Defending roads Northern Pacific Union Pacific and Chicago Northwestern must establish through routes and joint rates via Portland by July and maintain them for two years. They are ordered to join in selling through passenger tickets from Seattle to Pacific Northwest and eastern destinations and provide through facilities including baggage checking.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Portland Gateway Portland Oregon Northern Pacific Union Pacific Chicago & Northwestern Seattle Pacific Northwest

Wapello High to Hold 19th Commencement Exercises

The Wapello high school will stage its nineteenth annual commencement at the Methodist Episcopal church on May 25. Dr. Edward A. Steiner of Grinnell will deliver the commencement address. The baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev. A. L. Hill. Miss Myrtle B. Erwin is valedictorian and Miss Minnie Wiederrecht is second honor.

Wapello Wapello High School Methodist Episcopal Church Edward A. Steiner Grinnell A. L. Hill Myrtle B. Erwin Minnie Wiederrech Minnie E. Wiederrecht Mary E. Erwin Fae A. Neal Mabel F. Wiederrecht Lulu E. Kemper Lola F. Keck Hallie P. Dotson Walter J. J. Ebert Lester K. Hale Daniel L. Galligher Vail E. Thompson Glory of God

Funeral for Mrs. Kath erine Lowry Held

The funeral of the late Mrs Kath erine Lowry was held yesterday afternoon from the home on 513 Cedar Street. Rev J B Smith of the First Baptist church officiated and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.

Katherine Lowry Cedar Street J. B. Smith First Baptist Church Greenwood Cemetery

Manila cornerstone laid for Philippine capitol building

Manila reports the cornerstone of the Philippine capitol building laid with impressive ceremonies marking a major civic milestone.

Manila Philippine Capitol

Senate Debate and Tariff Votes Feature Day

Washington May 21 The Senate resumed routine business with clockwork schedules on carthenware glassware and enware before diverting to its famed oratory led by Culberson. A key point was the 35 and 65 cent per hundred feet carbon rate for electric carbon adopted 438 to 36, while tariff clashes included quebracho, cotton seed oil, and white lead disputes.

Washington, D. C Senate Culberson Curtis Aldrich Bristow Beveridge Bristew Brown Burkett Clapp Cummirs Dolliver Gamble LaFollette Nelson Borah Tillman, Bacon and Money Daniel Virginia Quebracho

Commencement at Ainsworth High School Friday Night

Ainsworth Iowa May 21. The commencement exercises of Ainsworth High School will be held in the United Presbyterian church Friday evening. Graduates include Edna L. Moore Grace Sands Ruth Simpson Jesse Pearson Bert Chapel Merle Swain Marie Schmidt Guy Coulter Cora Olds Lolia Paul Carrie Moore and Paul Marsh.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School United Presbyterian Church Edna L. Moore Grace Sands Ruth Simpson Jesse Pearson Bert Chapel Merle Swain Marie Schmidt Guy Coulter Cora Olds Lolia Paul Carrie Moore Paul Marsh

Burglary At West Liberty Ends With Pants Take

West Liberty Iowa May 21 Special One dollar is the value of the booty in a burglary at the Wright home early today. Fred Wright woke to his wife’s scream and chased the intruder down stairs as he fled with the trousers. The thief dropped the loot outside and escaped into darkness. authorities have yet to capture a suspect.

West Liberty Iowa Fred Wright Mrs. Wright Mr. Wright Wiley

Calvin Anniversary Observed at Presbyterian Assembly

Denver May 21 The Presbyterian general assembly opened morning sessions with the executive body under way. Dr William Henry Roberts was re elected state clerk and Judge Charles S Holt was named vice moderator. Barkley elected moderator with 503 votes over Hill. The assembly discussed the executive commission report and budget allocations as Fullerton retired moderator after presenting a special finance report.

Denver General Assembly The Presbyterian Church Metal Wm. Henry Roberts Philadelphia Charles S. Holt Chicago John Calvin Barkley James M. Barkley Detroit Presbyterian General Assembly Edgar P. Hill Wm. L. McEwan Pittsburg Hill McEwan Executive Commission Fullerton Executive Committee Benevolent and Missionary Boards

Bring Back Remains Of Iowa's First Governor

The remains of Ansel Briggs Iowa's first governor were moved from Prospect Hill cemetery to Andrews Iowa for final interment after a 28 year rest. The move followed an Iowa legislature appropriation for removing the remains and erecting a memorial monument.

Omaha Neb Ansel Briggs Iowa Prospect Hill Cemetery Andrews

Benjamin Benjamin Announces New Electric Plant in Muscatine

Franklin Benjamin outlines plans for a brick plant costing 35 000 to 50 000 dollars to serve Muscatine under a franchise he seeks. He says the facility will be modern with new machinery, located in a business district with a sidetrack, and aims to light the city by October 1 under contract. He also plans a plant in Iowa City and already runs an electric operation in Oelwein serving 128 lights and 2 000 private customers.

Iowa City Muscatine Franklin Benjamin Journal Benjamin Oelwein Minnesota Illinois Galesburg Ill

Reports Ready for Assembly as Rebate Debate Looms

The printed report will be read by the assembly before rebate consideration. So far clashes are avoided but sharp debates are expected when two reports are brought up for final consideration.

Weather Snapshot for Iowa and Illinois

Partly cloudy for Iowa with little temperature change through tonight and Saturday. Illinois shows fair conditions tonight and likely Saturday with minimal temperature shifts. Sunrise is 4 24, sunset 7 09, moonset 9 47.

Iowa Illinois

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