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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1913

Page

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Move of U S in ICA Situation Stirs Mexican Talks

Provisional President Huerta's rejection of Wilson proposals prompts renewed U S Mexico negotiations. John Lind signals continued talks while conservatives gain influence in Mexico City with calls for confidentiality and continued relations. Some officials urge preparedness for emergencies as debates on intervention heat up.

Exico City Mex Aus Furer Orta Wil Sonal John Lindould Ashington U. S Gamboa Lind Mexico John Jd Washington Ur~a Interior Erta Indio Penins Mexe City Exopernor Lind Preslt Wilson Tacubaya Y. E Eluerta Wilson Des‘bing Wilson Hg Garrison Rep Unders Virginia Hardwick Morgia

Drought Still on Apple Crop Fails in Kansas

Reports from Kansas and Northwestern Missouri say the apple crop will be little better than a failure due to continued drought. Scattered showers cooled some areas and allowed limited corn and alfalfa growth, but Kansas temperatures hovered around 100 degrees. Fruit growers in the Arkansas River and Cow Creek valleys near Hutchinson say they saved thousands by tapping underflow and pumping water to yards.

Kansas City Dara Kansas Missouri Topeka Arkansas River Cow Creek Hutchinson

Suspects Held For Portland Robbery

Portland Ore August 20 The police arrested Eugene Jones and Samuel Wold charged as two of the bandits who robbed the Soo Spokane Limited in Portland last night Jones was seen leaving the scene and later captured Sam Wold was arrested on the description given by a victim He was found armed with a large steel nut from a railroad fish plate Joe Barron was critically wounded during the hold up and is in hospital The police will hold him if he recovers

Portland Ore Eugene Jones Samuel Wold Soo-Spokane Limited Jones Sam Wold Joe Barron

Davenport Ice Firms Admit Short Weight

Davenport Iowa August 20. The Davenport Ice company and the Claussen Ice Co. today entered pleas of guilty to the charge of giving short weights. Each was fined 62 dollars and 10 cents. David Goldberg a peddler charged with short weights was arraigned and secured a change of venue.

Davenport Jan Davenport Ice Company Claussen Ice Co David Goldberg

Hook catches man’s hand causes blood poisoning scare

Phillin Luhmann of Park Place injured his left hand by a fish hook two days ago while away from the city. The wound became infected this morning and blood poisoning set in. Dr. F. R. Halstead treated the man and reported nothing serious is expected.

Phillin Luhmann Park Place F. R. Halstead Menker

MacDonald Seated in Twelfth Michigan District

Washington August 20 The house elections committee agreed unanimously to report in favor of seating William J MacDonald progressive for Michigan twelfth district. EH Olin Young Republican resigned the seat believing MacDonald had been beaten on a technicality.

Michigan Washington, D. C House Elections Committee Wm. J. MacDonald EH. Olin Young McDonald

Henry Questions Saunders on Consultation with Bryan

Rep Henry pressed Mr Saunders on whether he had consulted Secretary Bryan and urged the measure not to pass in caucus without Bryan's input. Mr Hardwick warned against actions that could commit the house on a grave matter. London report denies Huerta granting railroad concessions to an English group led by Lord Cowdray.

Rep. Henry Saunders Bryan Henry Hardwick London Lord Cowdray

Thousands Join Missouri Road Building Campaign in 2 Day Drive

En thused volunteers from western Missouri join Governor Major in a two day road campaign expected to add one million dollars to state highways. Governor Hodges of Kansas and Mrs Major aid in the work wearing overalls. Women, farmers, and D A R members organize routes and meals while Jasper county halts prisoner labor. Congress to review results for federal highway aid.

Ixansag City Missouri Major United States Banner Hodges offCansas Jefferson City Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs Daughter's of the Kansas City Jasper County Congress D. W. Shackleford

Indiana Doctor Killed Scaling Blackfoot Glacier

Dr. CG I Fletcher of Indianapolis was killed after a 600 foot fall while scaling Blackfoot Glacier in Glacier Park Mont. He had entered the park on August 12 with his wife and members of the Prairie Club of Chicago. his body was recovered and brought to Glacier Park.

Glacier Park Mont CG. I. Fletcher Indianapolis Blackfoot Glacier

Clayton supporters present commission to Senate

Washington August 20 supporters of Representative Henry D Clayton governor ONeals appointee to succeed the late Senator Johnston of Alabama decided not to ask for a caucus but to present his commission at once to the senate and let the committee on elections deal with seating him.

Clayton Senate Washington, D. C Henry D. Clayton O'Neal Johnston Alabama Committee -On

Mine Guards Free Under Heavy Bail

Trinidad Colorado August 20 Walter Belk and G W Belcher two Baldwin Feltz guards charged with the killing of Gerald Lipplatt United Mine Workers organizer were released today under bond of 10000 each District Attorney J J Hendrick said the coroner jury verdict of justifiable killing will not stop prosecution efforts to avoid the strike in the Southern Colorado coal fields as Colorado State Federation of Labor sessions resumed

Trinidad Colo Walter Belk G.W. Belcher Baldwin-Feltz Gerald Lipplatt United Mine Workers Bouda J. J.hendrick Colorado Colorado State Federation of Labor

West Liberty fair draws crowd on second race day

A milling crowd of about 12 000 filled the grounds for the West Liberty fair on its second day. The track conditions were fine and the race program proceeded with high interest despite some crowded stands.

West Liberty

Thaw Hearing Delayed as Counsel Fight Deportation

In Sherbrooke Quebec Aug 20 lawyers retained to oppose Harry K Thaw's deportation delayed his preliminary arraignment. Judge Globensky may adjourn proceedings to tomorrow or next week. A companion named Mitchell Thompson was arrested by immigration officers near the court. Thaw spent the night in jail awaiting new counsel and possible postponement.

Sherbrooke Quebec Harry K United States Chas. D. White Thaw Stanford White Globensky Montreal Matteawan Pembroke Duchess County New York Poughkeepsie Barnum Mitchell Thompson Roger Thompson Harry Thaw Court House Dominion Immigration Coaticook Harry IK Charles D. White Harry IX New Hampshire George Lauder Carnegie

Getting the Most for Your Money

Advertising columns in THE JOURNAL act as a shopping guide with notices from reputable merchants bidding for patronage. A minute of reading connects readers with the market, showing what the world is doing and the value of a dollar.

Journal

Day in Congress and tariff bill debate noted

The Senate met at 11 a.m. and resumed work on the tariff bill with the cotton schedule under review. The Foreign Relations Committee offered little discussion on the Mexican situation and favorably voted the nomination of William J. Price as minister to Panama. Democrats on the Banking Committee discussed currency legislation. The House was not in session. Elections committee backed seating William J. Macs Donald, Progressive candidate for Michigan's Twelfth District.

Wm. J. Price Eto Panama Democrats HOUSE Wim. J. Macs Donald Michigan

Senators Enliven The Tare Debate In Tariff Row

Washington Aug 20 Senators Penrose and Martine heated the tariff debate with a sharp exchange. Martine quoted Spreckels on free sugar and Hawaiian industry while Penrose accused Spreckels of backing Wakefield campaign funds. The cotton schedule saw a 600 yard amendment advance. Mexican affairs were kept off the agenda as Republicans agreed to defer a debate.

Washington, D.C Penrose Martine Adolph Spreckels West Louisiana Senate Spreckel Wakeson Spreckels Pennsylvania Plaza Hoke Smith Foreign Relations

Harrison Selected to Rule Philippines

Washington Aug 20 Representative Francia Burton Harrison of New York has been selected for governor general of the Philippines. President Wilson will send his nomination to the senate today after months of consideration. Harrison, a Democrat from New York City, a lawyer, and a five term congressman, formerly served in the Fifty-eighth Congress and volunteered in the Spanish-American War.

Washington, D. C Francia Burton Harrison New York Philippines Wilson Senate Harrison Harrigan New York City Leuetenant Yale University New York Law School

First U.S. Deposits To Be Made In South

Washington Aug 20 First deposits of the government 50,000,000 fund to aid crop movements will be made in southern states in August and September. All deposits in all states will be in two equal allotments. Secretary McAdoo outlined treasury department requirements for security.

Washington, D. C McAdoo Treasury Department

Spreckels Sees President Opposes Sacramento Postmaster

San Francisco magnate Rudolph Spreckels told President Wilson of his opposition to Thomas Fox as Sacramento postmaster. He spoke with the president and appeared before a Senate subcommittee, declining to discuss his interview beyond confirming his stance. Senator Martine, a subcommittee member, led the Fox appointment inquiry.

San ‘Francisco Washington,d.c Rudolph Spreckels Thomas Fox Sacramento California Wilson Fox Martine Fox Ap

Divers Seek Bodies of Victims in Keokuk Steamer Disaster

Keokuk and Quincy residents faced a fatality on the government steamer Jay Bosse which capsized in a Mississippi River windstorm. Divers will search the wrecked vessel offshore Keokuk for seven victims while survivors recount harrowing scenes and acts of endurance.

Keokuk Ill Jay Bosse Mississippi River Thomas Noonan George . Bickel Keokuky William Welch

Weather notes from Iowa with river and temp details

Unsettled Iowa weather with likely showers tonight and Thursday. Temperature at 7 o'clock in the morning reported 76 degrees. Muscatine river stage at four feet nine inches with a rose of five inches. Sunrise and moonrise times listed.

Iowa Muscatine Euneet

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