No Liquor Sale On W W Barge Excursion Tuesday
Local notice warns there will be no liquor sold on the W W and Barge excursion Tuesday evening June 11th. Advertisements mention births, visits, and greetings from residents including Mr and Mrs Roscoe Fowler and others in Davenport Clinton and Rock Island areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Fowler
East Seventh Street
D. 3. Kinck
Lucas Street
Rock Island
W. W. & Barge Excursion ! Tuesday Evening, June 11st——Adv. i Health
J. le Riein
3. O. Mucha
Iowa Ave
W. W. & Barge
J. Godfrey
George
Davenport
C. H. Mahraun
Clinton
H. Mahraun
Narvis Receives Fraternal Laurels for Debt Victory
Narvis, supreme master workman of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, is praised for clearing a huge debt. James McNamara of Rock Island and other fraternal leaders in Winnipeg send congratulatory letters on his achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. AM. Narvis
Order of United Worksmen
James McNamara
Modern Woodmen of America
Rock Island
A. C. U. W. Dodge
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Mr. Narvis
Hearing Set for Saturday June 5 in Raid Case
Justice of the Peate 3 CL Coster announces a hearing for confiscation of hooze seized in the raid on the Thomas Mitrleberger place at 1301 Amherst Avenue. The gathering is scheduled for Saturday at nine am. Seventeen men and one woman were taken. trial timing remains uncertain pending liquor disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peate
CL Coster
Thomas Mitrleberger
Amherst Avenue
Satuday
Dal
Pasac
Unemployment in Fifteen Cities Dips in March Report
Unemployment rose to 11.5 percent in March with 73,806 workers wholly jobless and 160,657 earning less than full time from a survey of 399,881 families. The data cover 644,858 wage earners across 15 major cities, reflecting early April conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Thomas Hill Ixy Court Suspended Sentence for Intoxication
Thomas Hill was arrested Saturday night after a Mast Second street celebration and pled guilty to intoxication charges before Justice J. C. Coster. He received a suspended sentence of fifteen days with payment of costs.
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Thomas ‘Hill
Mast Second Street
Oty the Peace
J. C. Coster
Sand
Lost eyeglasses and two pool tables ad notice
Journal wants ads for a lost pair of glasses with a silver lorgnette mount likely at Greenwood cemetery. Finder may receive a reward. Also an ad for two pool tables in good condition for sale and a hair switch on Chestnut between Second and Sixth Street with a reward offer. Call 1054-R for the finder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Cemetery
Journal Office
Rand
Final Fight for Frank Opened in Atlanta Hearing
The last bid to save Leo Frank from the death penalty opened in Atlanta with a prison commission hearing on his commutation request. Mrs. Frank testified amid affidavits from Judge Roan and others, detailing events surrounding the 1915 murder case and denying rumors of marital discord. Ex-Governor Fass and a Massachusetts delegation sought President Wilson’s intercession, urging commutation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fresh
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
State Prison Commission
Lene Frank
Kr. Howard
Roan
Frank
Neward
Uex
Washington
Wilson
Independent Order of ‘Sons of Israel
Fass
Massachusetts
Leo Frank
Society Dinner Honors Visiting Ladies at Local Home
Mr. and Mrs. George Emmett entertained about a dozen teen friends at their 201 West Second Street home for a one o clock dinner in honor of Mrs. John Van Dorn of Spokane Washington and Mrs. Margaret Kane of Atlantic City. A four course dinner was served with mural flower decorations and a table adorned with sweet peas and pink rose buds. Hose buds were given as favors. The afternoon featured Victrola and piano music. Mrs. Kane and Mrs. Van Dorn are spending a short stay in the city visiting their brother John O’Melia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Emmaitt
West
John van Dorn
Spokane
Washington
Margaret Kane
Atanticla
Kane
Ms. van Dorn
John Omelia
Yeomen decorate graves and church picnic set
Members of the Yeomen Tadze appointed Frances Townsend Julia Bahr Augusta Timm Lulu Edwards W F Tobias John Herwig C H Lemkau and E C Ingraham to decorate the graves of departed members today. The committee met at 10 this morning with no memorial service planned. The Ladies of the Methodist church plan a picnic Wednesday at Havercamp cottage on Geneva Island. Boats will have a 10 percent capacity?
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Yeomen
Frances Townsend
Julia Bahr
Augusta Timm
Lulu Edwards
W. F. Tobias
John Herwig
C. H. Lemkau
E. C. Ingraham
Tadze
Lodge
French Attack and Defeat Mark North Front Action
The report notes Bavarian and Rhine regiments repelled a French assault with heavy enemy losses. French gains were limited to weak trench penetrations and a small success in Le Pretre forest. Ostend coast battery shot down an enemy aviator. Dammerstrick railway destroyed. Przemys battles push forward. Notre Dame de Lorette defense repulsed. Total prisoners reported at Neuville St Vaast numbered 150 with four officers.
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le Pretre
Ostend
Dammerstrick
Przemys
Paris
Notre Dame da Lorette
Neuville St Vaast
Prove Oil King's Responsibility Says Charges
P Walsh, chairman of the Industrial relations commission, declared the commission proved the absolute responsibility of John D Rockefeller Sr for events in Colorado. He said the record shows Rockefellers and allied operators funded the strike, with testimonies from John D Rockefeller Jr and others, backed by letters. The commission finished hearings and would meet in Chicago to draft a national report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traneht
Rockefellers
Conl
Colorado
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Walsh
Chicago
Interurban Company To Be Formed Today
Promoters of the Muscatine and Iowa City interurban railway hold a luncheon at Hotel Muscatine to outline plans for forming a company. Attendees include William Musser George Carson W M Davis Grover Krouth Fred Kemmerle A W Mercer and A J Feeney with local Muscatine investors also present. A D Bowen will report on status and indicate the project appears encouraging enough to proceed. The line benefits from low construction costs and secured right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa City
German Note Sparks Varied Press Reactions Across Cities
Chicago Abendpost says the German note is expected and asks Germany to admit guilt. Indianapolis Daily Telegraph and Star urge Germany to provide facts about Lusitania being armed. Louisville Courier Journal and Louisville Times frame the reply as a test of U S resolve and rights. Milwaukee Sentinel sees the German reply as a preliminary step open to further parley while seeking mutual ascertainment.
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Chicago
Abendpost
Germany
Milwackee Sentinel
Soldier Dead of City During Year Summary
A fragmentary list records soldiers with names and dates spanning 1814 to 1955. Entries mention Col Fred Welker on July 4, 1814, and N A McCoy, Jacob Eucker, McCormick, and others with various 1910s through 1950s dates. Partial OCR text is damaged and uncertain in places.
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Fred Welker
RB. Lewis
N. A. McCoy
Jaco Cook
Ckctober
Jacob Eucker
Nen Ee
John M. NI
W. 5S
Nennedy
Ee A
What the Americans Think of Us Gaining Respect for France
Paris reports Deputy Maurice Barres of the French academy writes in a Morning paper that America has earned a great moral victory for France amid the European crisis. He says U S understanding of France is deeper and lasting, reaching even California during the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Maurice Bar- Tes
French Academy
America
France
United States
California
Another British Boat Torpedoed
British steamer Dixania was torpedoed off Ash and Saturday while en route from Savannah, Georgia to Swansea, Wales with neutrals aboard. The report notes Germany’s continued submarine use in commerce and urges support for the president amid the grave international crisis.
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Associated Press
London
Ash
Savannah
Georgia
Swansea
Wales
Wilson praised by women endorses peace policy
The General Federation of Women's Clubs board, representing two million women, passed resolutions in executive session in Portland pledging support for President Wilson and his peace efforts, stating the public backed his plan to maintain peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation
Associated Press
Portland
Ore
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Wilson
No New Serious Fighting in Central Mexico Since May 22
Reports from Vera Cruz citing General Obregon's representatives say there has been no serious fighting in Central Mexico since the repulse of General Angeles on May 22. Incoming dispatches from Mexico City describe renewed famine conditions affecting the populace.
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Mexico
Obregon
Washington, D. C
General Angeles
Vera Cruz
State Department
Mexico City
Riverside News: Funeral of Early Settler Jackson Pigz
The remains of Jackson Pigz, Riverside's early settler, were returned from Litton Indiana for a U B church funeral and burial in Riverside Cemetery. Wm Cress visited his son Ralph at Oakdale. Grace Poland left Riverside for a trip through Pennsylvania. Mills shipped a car of goods to Chicago. Jas Evans of Chicago traveled with the shipment. Hubert Bauer of Minnesota Lake is visiting family.
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Riverside
Jackson Pigz
Litton
Ind
U. B
Riverside Cemetery
Wm. Cress
Ralph
Oakdale
Grace Poland
Trin
Pennsylvania
Miss Poland
Krank Mills
Chicago
Jas, Evans
Hubert Bauer
Minnesota Lake
Crawfordsville May 31 Engagement Notice
Crawfordsville Ja May 31 friends report the approaching marriage of Miss. The brief item notes a forthcoming wedding involving a local resident and another party, reflecting standard society notices in the community.
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Crawfordsville, Ja
School Board Names Teachers for Ensuing Year
The school board elected Supt Minnie Conner of Washington as superintendent, Ora Hays of Mediapolis as assistant principal, Marie Jacoby of Washington for grades 5 and 6, Jennie Lease for grades 3 and 4, Emma Wonderly for grades 2 and 3, and Alvia Armstrong of Brighton for grades remaining. Ora Hays, Mechanosis, visited town Wednesday. Bruce McCleary returned Friday from a visit with sister Florence Korgable at Winfield. Mrs T M Holmes and two children went to Creston Saturday to help care for her ill father. Lena Shaffer has lived in Woolsey South Carolina and worked as collector and office girl for a physician there.
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Ieya Shaffer
Bigam
Lena
Woolsey
S. C
Tat Town
Minnie Conner
Washington
Ora Hays
Mediapolis
Marie Jacoby
Jennie Lease
Emma, Wonder
Alvia Armstrong
Brighton
Mechanosis
Bruce McCleary
Florence Korgable
Winfield
T. M. Holmes
Creston
Reverend Schwab Delivers Farewell Sermon at Local Church
Rev. G. Schwab preached a farewell sermon at the local church where he has served as pastor for several years. A large attendance filled the service marking the final address of his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Schwab
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Leo McGraw
Columbus Junction
D. R. Foster
East Eleventh Street
Kelly
Huston
Mrs
Paul Giebel
Newell Avenue
Narvis
Thomas Hill Ixy
Journal
Als
Industrial Commission
Montha
Interurban
Muscating
City
Chisigo Daily News
Indianapolis Daily Telegraph Tribune
von Jagow
Ianapolis
Indianapolis
Tie
Louisville
U. S
Louisville Times
U.S
Swan's Diamond Baseball Club
Er Eee
Britain
Milwaukee Journal
Crawfordsville
Iowa
St Paul
St. Louis
Prutorsom
Mississippi
Streckfus
Streckfus Steamboat Line
Blescher
H. R. Bernhardt
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