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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
8
Governor Clarke proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment to be voted on November 7 1916. It would repeal section seven of article two and set the general election date for state and local offices to align with federal election timing. Secretary Allen attests the proclamation seal and date October 24 1916.
In South Murcatine Ervin Earl faced a nuisance charge for throwing slop and garbage on Nebraska Street. City witnesses testified to the act. Earl claimed only dishwater and argued the case as “spite work.” He was found guilty, fined five dollars plus costs totaling 17.60, and paid. A partial defense involved Earl seeking a private attorney after the trial began. An anonymous letter, signed “Lady Citcen,” referenced the case and city cleanliness issues.
Minnesota and Wisconsin face tough conference tests as Cornell battles Harvard at Cambridge and Michigan meets Syracuse in Ann Arbor. Ohio State prepares for Ohio State at Columbus while Notre Dame eyes Purdue. Purdue travels to Lafayette as Northwestern meets Drake. The day centers on top teams vying for standings and bowl implications.
In Pleemburgh Pa on Oct 25 Charley White defeats Dick De Sandora in a hard fought round by a wide margin. White appears to be only at about 60 percent, yet uses sharp defense and timing to counter De Sandora’s early flurries. The bout ends with White pressing the attack and landing solid blows to keep De Sandora on the ropes.
An apparent protest by David L. Pultz, president of the Dersoball Players' Fraternity, was ignored as the order fined members for exhibition games after the crown season. American League president O B Johnnan stated players knew they were not allowed to play exhibitions and must face penalties.
The Gophers split practice with the freshmen using varied formations to test defenses while the varsity defense tightened. Key players like Von Lackynn returned after an injury and Kelly replaced Grubb at guard as Drake indoors and North Western prep dominate talk for Nebraskan clash.
Macomber of Minnesota led scoring with 21 points as Vanderbuilt and Dartmouth battled for top honors in a fast paced meet. Antony Vanderblit totaled 208 with Sypa second at 190 as teams from Dartmouth and Top State chased the pace. Maulbetsch and McCreigh followed with strong showings as other scorers from Notre Dame to Army and Penn State dotted the list.
New York Oct 26 One hoard of rectors of the National league will take up the action of John J McGraw when he sits the New York bench during the inut works with Brooklyn at the annual league meeting in New York the second Tuesday in December This was admitted yesterday by John J Toner president of the league and Worry Hempstead president of the Giants.
Denton Maych Oct 26 The Boston Bravos and the New York Yanks will prepare for the season with a tour of Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas. They will hold spring camps in Miami and Macon and plan a joint road trip by late March under local boards of trade.
California National Guard led the team match with 2,922 points out of 3,000 at Jacksonville Florida on October 25. The civilian California team was second 2,389, Missouri civilian 2,850, with ten more teams scoring across the rapid fire and 600 yard stages as the event continued toward the 1,000 yard conclusion.
Fort Worth Texas October 26 Fort Worth high school basketball action featured seniors and freshmen winning two games. In the first, the Frontmen beat the Sophomores 28 to 24 with Lewin scoring most for the Sophomores while Shaltner starred for the Frontmen. The Seniors defeated the Juniors 88 to 10 as Cahn and other seniors led the scorers. In the baseball news, the Fort Worth club announced a $20 000 sale to a syndicate of local investors with M Weaver noting equipment valued in the deal.
United States postal officials announce airmail service trial from Chicago to New York within a few days. Victor Carlson, who was due to be the aerial mail carrier, has arrived and consulted Postmaster Campbell.
Sheriff Wiley signs proclamation under Iowa law dated October 26, 1816 N.S. notifying all township clerks and electors in Muscatine County to publish and govern according to the declared proclamation and section 1082 of the Iowa Code.
Oakville sees church realignment moving Palmview to Burlington to Murunting district and Fairview into Oakville circuit. Youth M E church at Toothboro loses services. Rev A W Siaykauaum to lead Jonkville and hold services Sundays. Epworth League marks first anniversary with installation and a program led by Rev Starkebaum. officers named and a piano solo featured.
Thirty two military aeroplanes of assorted types including battle, pursuit, bombarding and training machines are to be delivered to the San Diego aviation training school before year’s end. The pursuit planes will be single seaters with rapid fire guns and speeds over ninety miles an hour, the first of this type ordered by the War Department for training military aviators.
Long Branch New Jersey October 2 Provident Wilsons program today included his departure from Shadow Lawn at noon for Cincinnati where he will speak three days hence. Mia Wilron Secretary Tumulty and Dr C T M Groyon the White House aide arranged to accompany him.
The New York market records a sharp rise as cotton futures jump amid May option activity, touching the highest level since the Civil War with prices above twenty dollars per cent. The move signals strong demand and potential further gains in the months ahead.
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