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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

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Huerta Sees Disapproval of Lind Mission in Mexico

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bryan clarifies he has not accepted Huerta’s note and that Lind’s envoy role is advisory. Officials hint Mexico may view Lind as peaceful mediation, while Washington seeks a constitutional government and weighs potential steps like embargo relaxation or recognition for Huerta foes.

Washington D. C Bryan Huerta Ashington Europe Tyan O'Shaughsey Huert Lind Mexio John Lind Wilson Anronp Allg White House E Huerta Ind Mexico Ryan Mexico City Tharoe Uerta Emassy Lindould United States Senaor Clark Wyoming Acon Deng Clark Republic Bacon

Governor Sulzer Faces Probe Over Campaign Funds

New York August 7 The joint legislative investigating committee pursued further inquiry into campaign fund contributions to Governor William Sulzer. Witnesses resisted admitting existence of an elusive account No 500 linked to stock dealings while stock broker Frederick L Colwell testified about a 100 share Ble Four railroad purchase paid in cash, with no direct Sulzer account named.

New York N. Y William Sulzer Joint Legislative Investigating Committee Wall Street Eugene Richards Senator Frawley Sulzer Philip Bozer Bozer, Griswold & Company Frederick L. Colwell

Insurance Companies Resume Missouri Business After Boycott

Jefferson City Mo Aug 7 Seventy five percent of five insurance firms that left Missouri in June agreed to restart operations in the state. Lawsuits alleging conspiracy to injure the state will be dropped. Attorney General Barker assures no prosecution will be pursued under the challenged clause of the Orr insurance law. The accord followed a conference between the attorney general and insurer representatives.

Jefferson City Missouri Orr Insurance Barker

Tariff bill hurts farmers, claims Warren in speech

Washington senator Warren contends the tariff bill harms Northwest farmers by taxing imports while leaving export-facing costs exposed to world competition and rising labor prices. He cites alleged panic rhetoric by Republicans and notes an anti dumping amendment by Senator Penrose to curb cheap foreign surpluses.

Washington, D. C Warren Northwest Senate Finance Committee Penrose United States

Ivan Townsley Funeral Held at Oak Grove Church

The obsequies for Ivan A. Townsley, who died at Hershey hospital, were held today at 10:30 AM from Oak Grove church in Cedar township.

Ivan A. Townsley Hershey Hospital Oak Grove Cedar Township

Soldier of Fortune Cody Dies In Aeroplane Crash At Aldershot

London August 7 Col F S Cody famed Anglo American aviator was killed in an aeroplane accident at Aldershot. A passenger Evans also died. They were over government land when the aircraft failed, crashing to the ground. An inquest will be held tomorrow. Cody leaves a wife and two sons in England.

London Eng F. S. Cody Aldershot Cody Pasaenger Evans Government House Gody British Isles Hun Te Wag Neland British War Office England Salisbury Plain India Civil Service Royal Flying Corps Ciady Leon Frank

Jury Formed for Maury Diggs Trial in San Francisco

San Francisco Aug 7 twelve jurors were sworn to hear Maury Diggs of Sacramento former state architect in the first case making headlines across the nation The box includes ten married men and two bachelors eight jurors have children and six of the eight have daughters One juror is a retired Aquor dealer all are businessmen The government plans to present clear factual evidence and the defense seems unsympathetic toward gray bearded fathers of families Martha Warrington may be called to testify soon and there has been a reconciliation with estranged wives who may attend the trial

San Francisco Cal Maury 1 Diggs Sacramento California Aquor Martha Warrington

Churchman Facing Blackmail Charge in Los Angeles

F E B Young a Long Beach church worker is jailed as grand jury probes a blackmail case. A woman from his church told of paid courtship and a demand for 600 dollars from a fictitious detective agency. Letters traced to Young's typewriter prompted his arrest.

Los Angeles Calif F. EB. Young Long Beach Young Kittie Bahrenburg

Foes of Extension to Press Federal Suit Over Capitol Grounds

Des Moines Aug 7 Judge Mitchell announced that foes of extending Iowa capital grounds will file a federal lawsuit by a non resident taxpayer. The effort challenges the constitutionality of the statute authorizing the improvement. Judge Parker argued that state court rulings on debt and tax limits support issuing warrants or bonds to finance multi year plans.

Des Moines John Dowley Iowa J. O. Mitchell Ottumwa Mitchell A. C. Parker Parker, Parrish Parker

The Manufacturer Who Helps You and The Ad Connection

The article argues mutual interest between manufacturers and retailers through service and advertising. It emphasizes newspaper ads linking reputable manufacturers and retailers to reach readers at the moment they seek goods, benefiting all parties and inviting local ads for national items to contact the Bureau of Advertising in New York.

Journal Bureau of Advertising American Newspaper: Publishers Association World Building New York

Talks of Sentiment Toward Japs in U S

Japanese officials arriving in San Francisco report cordial U S-Japan attitudes and patience on the Pacific coast. They credit mutual forbearance and foresee learning from each other while hoping California's alien land law does not take effect. Kamiya notes the law targets all foreigners, not just Japanese.

San Francisco Cal Vancouver Felix Diaz Mexico Japan Juichi, Soyeda Tadao Kamiya Tokio Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce of Japan California Soyeda Pacific Sacramento Kamiya

Venezuela turmoil widens as Gomez leads army

Washington reports Senor Gilbortoul acts as president in Gomez's absence as Caracas braces for battle with Castro. Juan Gomez named governor of the federal district to guard against uprisings. no wire link to Caracas. Des Moines gunboat due La Guaira to relay developments as Castro factions spark localized unrest. News from Willemstadt says the Castro revolt is not general, just isolated pockets. Headlines note judiciary independence debates and alleged DOJ influence in New England cases.

Washington, D. C Government Council, of Venezuela Senor Gilbortoul Caracas Gomez Castro Juan Gomez Federal District Des Moines Brunswick la Guaira Maracaibo State Department Willemstadt Cipriano Castro Carmelo Castro Colombia Colt Rhode Island New England Department of Justice Attorney ‘General

Emery Continues Testimony On Council of Industrial Defense

James A. Emery of the National Association of Manufacturers testified before the Senate lobby committee in Washington about the 1908 formation of the Council of Industrial Defense. Martin M. Mulhall, a collector for the group, testified that $500000 to $700000 was raised for legislative work.

Organization of Council Washington D. C Aug. T James A. Emery National Association of Manufacturers Senate Council of Industrial Defense Martin M. Mulhall

Tribesmen Subdue After Sharp Street Figh t in Teheran

In Teheran on August 7 between forty and fifty men were killed or wounded in street fighting between Persian troops and Bakhtiari tribesmen. The tribesmen submitted that evening.

Teheran Persia

Senate Debates McReynolds Report on Justice Espionage Claim

In Congress the report from Attorney General McReynolds denying a Justice espionage system in federal courts was read. Senators Borah Notwig and Warren spoke on the tariff debate with emphasis on agricultural schedules. James A. Emery of the National Association of Manufacturers addressed lobbying and the National Council for Industrial Defense. Owen proposed treasury authority to buy outstanding two percent bonds at par, Penrose proposed tariff amendments to curb foreign dumping. House not in session, to meet Friday at noon.

Senate McReynolds Department of Justice Borah Department ‘of’ Justice Wig Warren James A. Emery National Association of Manufacturers National Council Owen Treasury Penrose U.S HOUSE

Rescinded Offers Spark Duluth Ore Strike Clash

In Duluth six hundred ore beachmen gathered at the Migsabe docks as IWW leaders urged new demands while ore carriers waited. Companies rescinded concessions claiming the strike was due to IWW agitation though most strikers say they remain willing to work. The Duluth Missabe and Northern expects to restart shipments soon with loyal workers. Superior lowers patrols as Great Northern beefs up police amid fears of an Allouez strike.

Duluth Minn Migsabe Elling Wr. A. McConagle Missabe and Northern Superior Wis Aus Great Northern Allouez F. H. Little Sheriff Ask Wheeling W. Va Sheri Jacob Mercer Hancock County Weirton Here Hatfield Steubenville Ohio Clarksburg Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company Game Company

Wages of Carmen Raised by Philadelphia Rapid Transit

Philadelphia Rapid Transit announces September 1 wage increases for motormen and conductors across surface and elevated lines. Maximums reach thirty cents an hour on surface, with subway elevated staff three cents higher. New hires start at twenty-five to twenty-eight cents, rising to higher rates as earnings fund the wage pool. seven to eight thousand workers affected.

Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company Philadelphia Willy

Senators Cite FBI Influence on Judges in Four Year Probe

In Washington Senator Borah charged in the senate that federal agents have investigated judges to influence their rulings in government cases, a claim echoed by Senator Norris. The attorney general denied espionage among judges, noting only three judges were investigated including Robert W. Archbald. Senator Works vowed further inquiry as Borah said the practice has continued for years and judges are under department control for promotion and demotion.

Washington, D.C Department of Justice Senate Borah Norrig Reynolds Speer Georgia Department ‘of’ Justice Norris Bor‘lah Robert W. Archbald Works Crawford Sutherland Hoke Smith Department 23 Senator Borah

Non-Union Miners Demands Refused at Calumet Hecla

In Calumet Michigan on August 7 non union miners failed to secure a return to work on their terms. A mass meeting of about seven hundred miners reported General Manager McNaughton refused all demands echoing Western Federation of Miners goals minus union recognition. The group adjourned then reconvened to plan further action with eleven nationalities ready to confer for safety if reconciliation occurs.

Calumet Mich Western Federation of Miners Jos. Heaton McNaughton

NAMES MINISTER TO HAYTI

The president nominated Madison R. Smith of Missouri as minister to Haiti, sending the appointment to the senate. Smith would represent the United States in the Black republic amid diplomatic efforts from Washington on August 7.

U. S Washington, D.C Senate Madison R. Smith Missouri Haiti

Unsettled Weather and River Readings At Weathers Town

Unsettled weather with likely thunder showers tonight or Friday, east portion warmer tonight then cooler Friday afternoon. River stage at Muncatine today 5 feet 3 inches. Rosa 1 inch. Temperature at 7 am 72 degrees. Sunrise 4:49, sunset 7:02.

Muncatine Rosa Neeueet

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Ivan Townsley Col Maury DIGGS Rowley Diaz Brother Emery Congress Dept. OF Justice Hayti
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