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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

7

Recruit Squad Grows as Navy Veteran Joins War Effort

Twenty men are on duty at the armory as new recruits arrive. Three men, Cecil George Young Edward Gretna and others, are assigned within twenty four hours. The unit holds daily drill including shrapnel shell instruction led by Lt Narvia.

Batwtury George Young Edward Gretnar Young United States Navy Hoe Wapallo Javiatenor al Mra J. W. Sfuttle

Revolt in Pekin Splits Chinese Leadership

In Pekin on May 21 General Ni-Shih-Chung led a revolution against President Yuqueung and the war policy. Military governors oppose the president and may join, while Li Chingyat was confirmed by parliament as successor to ex-Premier Tuan Chi-bu. The upheaval signals a decisive shift away from immediate war with Germany.

Pekin Ni-Shih- Chung NiShit-Chung Tuan ChisJul Yuque ‘Ung Li Chingy Yat Ni-Shin- Chinung Tuan-Chi-bul Germany

Pioneer in Lumber Industry Is Dead in Clinton

Clinton, Nu Ale 71 Aene mont Wi tide today that the finer VOD services for the lite Latvyea Lamb, millionaire plonser Clinton ombermio, who died lite yesterday, WHT be held at 2 ovelock Sacordas afternoon at the date home. Mr. Lamb, aged 7 years, had been t realdent of Clinton far in yenea, shi yn the early days of the wawinltl fae duatry who identif ed with Ils fath or, the Tete Chaney Lamb and broth or, the Inte Artemos lum, in the 'umber Duylnose. He held many bualnonn Interests, Jarrely Jumbeat, throughout tha oo middleweat, the Rocky Mountain ereton wnt of the "Paola Count.

Clinton Clinton Ombermio Mr. Lamb Yenea Rocky Mountain Paola

Senate hears Latin envoys in Kenate chamber today

Prince Udine of Italy delivered a message from King Vietor Wormanvel to the American people in the Kenate chamber. The envoy spoke of united effort between Thalys and the United States and urged alliance for safety, praising Wilson’s mission and the common goal of defending boundaries and coasts.

Washington 2D. C Udine Kenate Vietor Wormanvel Thalys United States Pie Prince Antarla Wilson Messige Pho Mowinga Hag Haly

Fragmentary hostile rhetoric on national identity and Europa relations

The text presents conflicting statements about extortion, martyrdom, and pride in Italian race and language. It asserts Waly aims to claim persecution, while Traly rejects accord in Europa and advocates strong national oxidation and expansion against other nations.

Waly Traly Europa

Gualiy A Grows Becomes President Of Austrian Lower House

Amsterdam May 31 Vienna dispatch reports Gualiy A Grows ruler of the German National League has been elected president of the Austrian lower house. In his opening address he promised freedom of speech and impartial debates and urged unity to resist enemies seeking great dissension during the session. Premier Count Clam Martino said the government would issue a declaration on the questions raised. The next sitting is set for June 5. The Berlin Tageblatt notes differing opinions among Germans and Austrians and says the Austrian government did little to ease the situation.

Amaterdam Vin London Wied Gualiy A. Grows Ruuler Loague Aurtelab Vienne Dr. Grow Austria Count Clam- Martino Tageblatt Berlin

Postal workers to buy bonds plan announced by CU

The Manual Investment Credit Union of the Postal Telegraph Cable Co announced through President Howard Reynolds that it arranged to purchase liberty bonds for employees. Purchasers will receive bonds in installments from due payments at three and a half percent per month with no charges, yielding seven percent to buyers. A large number of bonds have been subscribed.

Manual Investment Credit Union Postag Telegraph-Cadle Company Thl Howard Reynolds Feneral

Explosion fatal at Moosic Powder Mill

An explosion at the Moosic area powder mill near Scranton Pennsylvania today killed workman Thomas Thomas and seriously burned Thomas Johnson and George B Brown. The building was new and the cause of the explosion is unknown.

Scranton sAn Axe Wu Pont

Odd Fellows Encampment to Elect Officers Tomorrow Night

The Prairie Encampment No. 4 of the Odd Fellows will hold an officers election at tomorrow night’s meeting. Mr and Mrs af WV a fekoy and Cook, formerly House mieste, have returned to Cedar Rapids from the home of Mr and Mrs Frank McKbban, 607 Sycamora Street.

Prairie The Odd Fellows Mra Fekoy Cook Frank McKbban Sycamora Street Cedar Rapids

Wedding Bells Unite Miss Stapleton And Mr Berseh

A morning ceremony at St Marys church joined Miss Nellie Stapleton daughter of Mr and Mrs Stapleton of Cedar Street and Mr Berseh in marriage. The service was conducted by Rev Gretsar with attendants including the bride’s sister as bridesmaid and a brunch followed at the bride’s home. The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon then return to Muscatine after June 14.

Nellod Stapleton St. Mary's Church Mine O'Clack Korvad Pho Hol. Stapleton Mrs. Therach Chicago Muscatine Bersch Fred A. Appel Bessel

Martha Washington club hosts afternoon card party prizes awarded

Miss Tharasa Moylin of West Lib-Ta hosts the Five Hundred card party at Barry home in West Highth street. Prizes went to Miss Anion Ryan Mra first, Claude Fifor second, Aisa Frances Barry consolation, and Mrs. A L S L Dennis innert prize. A dainty tray Kimcheon served. Next meeting set for June 44 at Miss Ada and Laurentia Rolland’s Iowa avenue. Officers to be elected at next meeting May 7. Regular meeting night shifted to Thursday. Members enjoyed a picnic at Wood Park with Mary Nestor and Matilda Nestor joining.

Ord Thom Barry Nome Tharasa Moylin West Lib- Ta Thory Wast Highth Street Claues Fifor Aisa Frances Barry Lin Inuert A. L SL. Dennis Tune Ada Laurentia Rolland Iowa Martha Washington Club Ruth Gaultiter Pond Street Thorseday Woodpark Mineea Mary Nestor Matilda Nestor

Skoltstren Wedding Ceremony at First Baptist Church

Miss Clara H. Steen of West Liberty wed H. E. Skolt of Minnesota, formerly Maquoketa, Iowa, in a simple yet impressive ceremony at the First Baptist parsonage. surroundings described as serene and dignified.

First Baptist Church Tha Keene Clara H. Steen West Liberty H. E. Skolt Minnesota Maquoketa Iowa J. W

Wedding of Emma Steen and J Wy Merrill in Minnesota

The ceremony united Miss Emma Steen and J Wy Merrill as guests and relatives gathered for the bridal couple. Mr and Mrs Skott were present and plans for a luncheon and a Ladies' Baby Golf tournament at Geneva Golf and Country Club were announced for Monday June 4 at 1 PM with teams to be organized and schedules set.

Emma Steen J. Wy. Merrill Mrs. Skott Minnesota

Eight Year Old Injured by Crochet Needle Incident

An eight year old girl, Milas Lotha Shannon, visiting the Fuller family at 707 Westy 5 front Street, was pierced in the neck by a crochet needle while playing yesterday. Dr. J D Fulliam treated and removed the needle.

Milas Lotha Shannon Emery Fuller Westy J.D. Fulliam

Tigers Star Sam Crawford Bonds Windfall Stirring Detroit

In Detroit May reports Sam Crawford took five thousand dollars in Liberty bonds as many Tigers players traded from small sums to larger bonds. The event pivots on scarce details but highlights wartime finance activity involving major league figures and the Detroit club.

Dige Detroit Mich

Committee Plans Meeting Tonight At Red Cross Facility

A committee on instruction of women affiliated with the Red Cross will meet at the society headquarters in Hotel Muscatine tonight to perfect a working schedule for the women. Fred Rogers pleaded guilty to intoxication this morning before Judea I A Croll and received a thirty day suspended sentence.

Committee On Red Cross Fociery Society Hotel Muscatine Fred Rogers Judea I. A. Croll

For Sale Cheap Daisy Pump Gun 50 Shot

Journal Want Ads note items including a Daisy pump rifle, 50 shot, practically new, plus other classifieds. Also mentions sharpening razors, tomato plants, a roadster trade, and contact at 1208 Indiana St Cedar area.

C. M. Thompson Moreau Brent Indiana St

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