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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

3

Interfaith Union Session At Church Hosts Sunday School Leaders

The interstate conference of the American Sunday School Union held sessions in Muscatine with Rev. Norman B. Barr of Chicago delivering the morning address on Whatsoever We Do. E P Bancroft of New York spoke afternoon on business perspectives for the work. Plans included rural school placement not more than four miles apart and a program across evening and Saturday sessions with discussions on leadership, evangelistic meetings, and women's roles.

American Sunday School Union Norman B. Barr Chicago Olivet Institute Barr R. T. Stivers R. W. Roberts A. E. Moulton E. P. Allen Thomas P. Nugent J. H. Buckley J. E. Cruzan L. A. Dibble E. P. Bancroft New York New Jersey J. H. Davies N. Y N. J Benediction J. C. H. Light Chesteen Thompson C. V. Hulse E. E. Spencer

Judge Nowe Dismisses Case Against Troupe

Judge Howe dismissed charges against H E Hallen Co J Brickett Anna Herne and Gertrude Johns of the troupe after Salisbury was acquitted of Sabbath breaking in Muscatine last Sunday The county will not incur further trial expenses as same witnesses and evidence would apply The Family Theatre and J C Sodini manager case remains undismissed awaiting Sodini’s return to the city.

Charles Salisbury Denver Express Company Muscatine Pepper H. E. Hallen J. Brickett Anna Herne Gertrude Johns Howe Salisbury Family Theatre J. C. Sodini Sodini

Morrissey Comment On Keefe Immigration Post Claim

Grand Master P H Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen declined to discuss a Washington conference claim that Daniel P Keefe was offered the immigration commissioner post in exchange for Taft support He said Keefe's statement should suffice and offered no further comment.

Cleveland, O P. H. Morrissey The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Washington Daniel P. Keefe Taft Morrissey Keefe

Ottumwa Preacher Controversy Hits Town Hall Fight Over Billy Sunday

Anger grows as J F Jersey manager of the Grand Opera House circulates a hostile handbill against evangelist Billy Sunday. The flyer accuses him of hypnotism and money grabbing and warns Ottumwa residents about Sunday’s methods and alleged religious manipulation.

William Sunday Ottumwa J. F. Jersey Grand Opera House Sunday Billy Tabernacle

The Lieutenant and the Cowboy at Grand Opera House

A western military drama was presented to a small appreciative audience at the Grand Opera House last night. Theodore Lorch impressed as Bud Larabee with strong support from the ensemble. The evening's feature was The Cow Puncher with lariat spinning by Bee Gray and added street exhibitions.

Grand Opera House Theodore Lorch Bud Larabee Bee Gray Muscatine Fred Siegel

Ohio Labor Federation declines presidential endorsement

Dayton Ohio October 16 The Ohio Federation of Labor ended its session without endorsing any candidate or party for the presidency. Executive action says no Bryan resolution was offered before the deadline. A resolution praising President Gompers political stance will be considered on the convention floor. Governor Harris was praised for his labor stance.

Federation Dayton Samuel Gompers Ohio Federation of Labor W. J. Bryan Executive Committee Bryan Gompers Harris

Intermediates Form Basketball League Schedule Announced

Physical Director Johnson announces the intermediate department basketball schedule at the local Y M C A with four teams the Gold White Reds and Blues. The lineup features captains Lezotte Bilkey Hahn and Elliott leading players across Oct to Dec matchups.

Johnson Golds Port Smith Lezotte Madden Tilley van Camp Ryan Realing Bilkey Payne Martin Diercks Mongerson Hughes Reds Hahn Eshleman Barnard Mull Shinnebarger Snyder Blues Elliott McKee Smith Ireland Westrate Randleman

Red Men Elect Great Sachem At Iowa City Council

Musquitine Tribe I O R M No 95 largest in state heard report from nine chiefs at the Great Council of Iowa. E G O'Brien of Muscatine elected Great Sachem, highest state office. O'Brien announced Dennis O Leary as Deputy Great Sachem, approved by local Indians. Social time followed and Red Men were lively after the election.

Musquitine Tribe Great Council of Iowa Iowa City E. G. O’brien Muscatine Great Sachem O’brien Dennis O'Leary O'Brien

Strike Ends After Police Shield Massive Lynn Shoe Strike

Under the protection of the entire Lynn police force the union workers ended a two week long strike that crippled the local shoe industry. Balloting was marked by tumult and police had to quell Italian malcontents who damaged ballot boxes.

Lynn Mass

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