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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

4

Millinery at The Tobon at Cost Tonight

Announcement notes closing out millinery stock including flowers and feathers at The Tobon store. Ad encourages buying now while prices are at cost with lively local promotional tone. Also mentions birth notice for a son to Mr and Mrs A G Nutting in St Paul Minnesota and notes administrator ads by Huttig and Watt.

Tome Princess Huttig Minn Nutting Mann Berry West Third Street Triefly

Illinois farmer arrested after escape on Muscatine bridge

A poorly legible item recalls an Illinois farmer named Foscer, arrested in a city after a runaway accident on the Muscatine high bridge. He is held after police say he has been intoxicated for days and failed to retire home, with a note of routine arrests. An advertisement section mentions Millinery at Droden and Electric Bitters as a health remedy.

Gon Foster Illnoia Muscatine High Bridge Foscer Faye A Rhinevault Vesti Canter Havercamp Proscription Ady

Civil War Veterans Seek Cars for Decoration Day Parade

Twelve automobiles belonging to Shelby Norman Post, Grand Army of the Republic, will be used to transport veterans in the Decoration Day parade. Auto owners are asked to lend their vehicles Friday to let aged Civil War survivors display patriotism while avoiding strenuous exertion. Communicate with EH CG Lawrence, secretary of theCamuter hal club.

Voterang Shelby Norman Post Grand Army of the Republic Mays Old Soldiers’ Organization Norman Post Lgcal CG. Lawrence Camuter Hal Club

Morse Elected Head of Hudson Boat Line

New York May 29 Charles W Moree was elected today president of the Hudson Navigation company, owners of a line of steamboats operating on the Hudson River. Morse had headed the company in 1800 but was deposed a year later. John W McKinnon, who followed, sold his interest to a bankers syndicate, which placed it in Morse's hands, giving him control.

New York Charles W. Moree Hudson Navigation Company Hudson River Morse John W. Mckinnon Morso

Wily Presented in District Court Probate Hearing

In the district court today there was little activity aside from a single filing by the county clerk. The last will and testament of the late Mary Plessy was presented for probate and publicly read with the hearing set for June 28.

Uhdle Mary Plessy

Katsura's Party Calls Cabinet Inadequate on California Ownership

An official statement from Count Katsura's new party in Tokyo, May 28, says the present cabinet cannot resolve the California land ownership issue. After three conferences with Count Katsura, further steps are anticipated to address the dispute.

California Tay Point Tokio Japan Count Katsura

Calivalesrent Pursues own Propaganda On Alspite

After a recent illness the party shifts strategy adopting its own propaganda line regarding the alspite. The move signals a reassertion of messaging and positions within the group as it seeks to influence public discourse.

Father Punished Son Under Police Escort

A 13 year old was chastised by his father W. J. Jacobsen an employee of Roach and Musser Sash and Door Company. The incident occurred near their home and drew a crowd leading to police involvement. Officer Springborn arrested the father who was later released. no charges filed as of today.

Gouth W. J. Jacobsen Roach and Musser Sash and Door Company Springborn

Roosevelt Case Drunk Report Sparks Legal Debate

In a courtroom debate about a published article on Roosevelt and alleged drunkenness, defense and counsel clashed over hearsay evidence and motive. Attorney Pound argued against mitigating damages without proving the editor believed the reports true before publishing, while Van Benshotten urged caution on admissibility. Court adjourned without jury as arguments continued.

Tre Ibel Tris Bolder Trio W. H. van Bensehotten Roosevelt Tolever Pound St. Paul Mr. Pound King of England

Pianos and social events fill Omurch week

A series of piano recitals by Miss Sade Wilson students opens at the First Presbyterian church with seven young pianists led by Miss Vivian Votter and others. Additional programs feature readings by Wath Barnard, later evenings for Mildred Will, Inex Shatnit, Marguerite Hinkle, Gertrude Davidson and six more pupils. Separate events include Bridgley gatherings, Kensington parties, and Junior receptions with multiple hostesses and musical attractions across the week.

Omurch First Presbyterian ‘Church Sade-Wilson Weat Third Street Vivian Votter Marian Pixler Elizabeth Perguson Ruth Norton Dorothy Eolbert Alice Ingham Grace Seems Pupis Wath Barnard Mfiss Marguerite Hinkle Gertrude Davidson Nola Gatiell Irma Yolle Glyde Beach Adele Field Geralding Rolland Helen Moss Eilzabeth Lilly- Mees Senion Cass Inscating High School Salers Musterang Cwill Irma Addlenar Gertrude Funck Raymond Jeffries Ralf Grigsby Fleanor Chafee Certride Angersonel Mixa Jrma Adalman Clodina Stellar

Authorize Probe of Conditions in West Virginia

Washington May 8 By a viva voce vote the senate passed a resolution authorizing a sweeping investigation of conditions preceding and accompanying the coal strike in the Paint Creek region West Virginia The resolution will be carried out by the education and labor committee and will probe peonage immigration law violations interference with mails and post offices and possible violations of the US Constitution in military trials It will also examine alleged Sherman act violations by operators and immigration authority discrimination at ports of entry and whether arms and explosives were imported for improper use

Washington, D. C Palnt Creek West Virginia Kern Senate Education and Labor Committee United States Miltary Paint Creek Perre Auto Incl Dmit Warmann Ehrmann Manufacturing Company Kred Edward Wade Indor Ehrmann Barmann Wade

Ehrmann Faces Murder Charge After Self Defense Claim

Eyewitness accounts contradict Ehrmann’s self defense assertion after Wade’s death. Ehrmann admitted killing Wade, but prosecutors allege murder in the first degree based on conflicting testimony and events leading up to the incident.

Barmann Ehrmann Wade

Teacher Mother to Test Ruling on Marrying Chiefs

New York officials said a board of education rule prohibiting marriage by teachers and motherhood is to be tested in court. Mrs Gridget M Pellotta, a principal at Public School No 14, was charged with neglect of duty for marrying without disclosure and reporting birth of her child. She married in February 1912 and kept silent, then became a mother while on sick leave. Trial by the board was set to follow.

New York Way Board of Eiusation Gmnouneenant Counse Gridget M. Pellotta Pebsolto

Wholesale firm pleads today over tainted ketchup case

The wholesale concern enters a plea and is fined $10 and costs for alleged violations of the pure food laws tied to handling ketchup claimed to contain deleterious ingredients. State Pure Food Commissioner W B Barney brought the case before Judge Rowan. a plea of guilty was entered, with the fine imposed afterward.

Cue Up Goveruupapy State Pure Ood W.B. Barney Rowan Aeon

Chaperon Kids at the Playgrounds

Civic association narrows supervision at Oak Street playgrounds after a meeting. Women residents to supervise grounds daily from 4 to 6 pm with Saturdays open. latest petition from about seventy five youths seeks reopening for children.

Oakstreet Civic Association Te Property

West Liberty Auto Driver Badly Hurt in Crash

Inwa City May 23 a West Liberty auto driver Charles Waite was badly injured when his car skidded and overturned on a nearby road. Garfield, also of West Liberty and a United States mail clerk, was less severely hurt. Waite, who had driven from West Liberty to test his car for a race next Friday, suffered severe internal injuries as the car tore a tire and flipped. A telegram was sent to his wife who was expected to arrive this afternoon.

Inwa City Laws Charles Waite West Liberty BL & RR Garfield United States Mail Waite Troit

Banner Lodge Enjoys Delightful May Meeting

Banner Lodge members gathered for a lively May committee series event at the A. Ou. The regular business portion included an initiation and other matters. Entertainment committees were named. About 150 attendees enjoyed a social hour, a picnic supper, dancing, and performances by several pianists and readers. A later note mentions Waite sustaining injuries and being hospitalized after an incident.

Banner Lodge A. Ou Jung Joseph Wilkey Ada Brown Ema Krone Rose Hilmer Laura Ezcent Kate Hitman Minnie Remand J. G. Kamimarer Flora Benham Corrine Wallingsford Olo Charlotte Barnard Mae Kent Alice Seems

Boston Shoe Shop Ad Promises Quality Shoes and Repairs

A Muscatine advertisement offering new shoes and repair work from the Boston Shoe Shop in the German American Bank building promises guaranteed quality and test price. It lists 501 ID, 2nd St and a passing suggestion for customers.

Boston

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