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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
1
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered major reductions in express rates, shifting to a block system that cuts annual revenue for carriers by about 26 million dollars. The plan lowers long distance rates, standardizes pricing across 970 blocks to under 650 thousand, and refines labeling requirements for perishables.
In Omaha Nebraska on August 4 an unnamed assailant fired two bullets at Chief of Detectives Stephen Maloney while he sat in his police station office. Bullets shattered the window as shots came from behind box cars near a switching track. Officers searched the area and patrolled railroad yards but did not find the attacker. Maloney dismissed the incident as likely the work of a fanatic.
Senator Myers of Montana told the Senate there is no fear of a tariff in his state and urged ending protection for wool. He argued the wool industry is in decline after nearly a century of support and suggested wool growers could compete without a tariff. He criticized perceived discrimination against western home interests in the tariff bill.
Four thousand salmon fishermen on the Fraser river have gone on strike after a price cut announcement by the canneries. Whites, Japanese and Indians joined the strike and even Indian women workers were called out. Greek fishermen had not yet joined. Early pickets attacked Greek fishermen and threw their catch overboard. one cannery faced 14,000 unsold fish.
After an extensive two year inquiry the railroad commission issues a two year order on parcel post rates. It finds express firms incur only a net loss of terminal service costs and that parcel post need not raise overall rates. Respondents may seek modification with new factors, and the commission will test rates under normal leverage. Proceedings included vast filings and deep examination of the express business.
Washington August 4 Secretary Bryan announced the acceptance of Henry Lane Wilson's resignation as ambassador to Mexico with October 14 as the leave end date. The embassy will be led by Secretary OShaughnessy in the interim. Taft's letter praising Wilson's service was released.
Washington August 4 former Representative James E Watson of Indiana charged that the senate lobby committee prejudged the case brought by Martlo Mulhall against the National Association of Manufacturers. He refused to appear saying he would take his case to another court. Robert McCarter attorney for NAM urged the committee to consider the statements critically. Chairman Overman and Senator Reed maintained there was no prejudgment in the interviews cited.
At Brown's Station near Clinton a card game quarrel led to Charles Lucher being struck with a hammer and hospitalized in Clinton. Fred Martin is jailed as the alleged assailant with charges pending. The incident stemmed from a card game dispute at a Milwaukee construction camp.
Calumet Michigan dispatch reports a rise in shadow shots by sentries in the copper country strike zone with an armed patrol force blamed by troops and union officials for near nightly revolver pops lasting from dusk well into morning. No injuries were reported and rumors of a man shot near Rad Jackets proved false. In related notes, Mexico and Japan press friendly ties as Diaz maintains a Mexico first stance and Ortega’s rebel force departs Guadalupe toward Juarez, signaling possible lull in the Juarez threat.
Mr You Have It and Mrs I Want It seek buyers of their goods and urge merchants to advertise in papers like the Muscatine Journal. They note local merchants fail to stock products promptly and suggest newspaper ads will inform townspeople and spur orders to flow into factories.
Hong Kong reports suppression of southern Chinese uprising as Canton rejoices with public celebrations and firecrackers. General Lung Chi-kuang named governor general of Kwantung. rebel Chang of Kwantung suspected of intrigue after executions. Canton artillery fire kills twelve in the prefect's office amid looting. fighting continues along the West River with a captured gunboat. Rebel forces driven back toward the south after clashes with northern government troops. total strength around 25,000 with reinforcements from Kwantung Nan and Ngand Hwei.
The scene at noon includes Senator Myers Democrat of Montana speaking on tariff and saying he does not fear the effects of the new bill. Cummins bill to punish impersonation of public men was favorably reported. Senator Towns and another senator denied talks with Martin Mulhall. HOUSE not in session. Meets Tuesday noon.
Eight people escaped death when a large touring car owned by Toll Stuart plunged down a twenty foot embankment in Washington Iowa on August 4. Driven by Toll Stuart's oldest son, the car failed to stop at the hill’s crest and turned turtle pinning occupants underneath. Harry Ward suffered severe injuries including loss of his kneecap, while the youngest Stuart child was trapped beneath the engine but survived.
In Hempstead on August 4, notable banker William Laimbeer and S. Osgood Pell plus chauffeur Charles Cambean died outright when a Long Island train struck Pell’s car near a crossing. Mrs. Laimbeer, Natale Schenck, severely injured but expected to recover. coroner opens inquiry into whistle signaling as witnesses recount the crash and subsequent search for the train whistle.
Emil Rohlt aged 98 of Davenport died after falling from a hayman Saturday at the Meyer farm in Maysville. He worked for Gustav Meyers of Maysville. In Davenport Police Court today, over forty people appeared for two raids on a beer party and a pool hall with disorderly conduct alleged. no sensational cases were heard.
Dudley Field Malone, assistant secretary of state, met with British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice for a weekend visit in Dublin. Malone declined to reveal details of their discussion about Britain’s decision on Panama-Pacific exposition participation, saying he was just a guest.
New York, August 4. The will of Anthony N. Brady, traction magnate, made public this afternoon, leaves the bulk of an estate estimated at 70 million dollars to his five children and a grandchild. The widow receives 1 million outright and an annuity of 60 thousand. One hundred thousand dollars goes to charity.
burglars entered the Ryan post office early today and robbed the safe of 1000 in stamps and 538 in cash. no clue to the robbers has been secured. Ryan is about ten miles south of Manchester Iowa.
William Jennings Bryan, secretary of state, notified the Kansas City chautauqua management that he cannot speak tonight due to affairs in his office. Other engagements in Kansas have also been cancelled.
Sacramento Aug 2 six companies of the California National Guard under Adjutant General Forbes kept Wheatland peace after a clash that killed four and wounded four among hop pickers and posse members. Leaders of the 1700 hop pickers sought after rioters and the slain district attorney E T Mannell and deputy sheriff T Reardon. Four suspects were arrested as militia prepared to withdraw.
Forecast for Iowa indicates unsettled but generally fair weather. Tonight and Tuesday expected to be slightly warmer with light variable winds.
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