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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1913

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Wilson to Read Message to Congress on Monday

President Wilson will personally read a Mexico note summary to Congress Monday from the White House. He worked alone most of today, with brief talks to Secretary Bryan, outlining U S efforts for peace and asserting a constitutional stance in Mexico. The message will recite points in Lind note and Huerta reply, with no action recommendations.

Washington, D. C Wilson Mexico Congress U. S Bryan White House John Lind Huerta John Lind Hiccato Burleson Cretary Daniels Bouquilla Chihuahua Bryan Rough Letcher Chihuahua City Brvan L Bouquilla Couriero Penrose C. Hulse Fuller Northern Power and Fration Company Grynan Hulse la Bou- Killa Ofer Mexico City Washington Il Independente Los Angeles Calif Works Angeles Coness

Opening Day At Iowa State Fair Draws Large Crowd

Des Moines Aug. 22 Thousands of children filled the grounds for Children's Day at the Iowa State Fair as the gates opened. An estimated thirty thousand visitors were expected, with about fifteen thousand already on site by noon. The opening featured a Children’s Day program while the Great Western Circuit races began this afternoon.

Des Moines C. E. Cameron Fair Board

Young bandsman killed leaping from moving train

Ottumwa Iowa August 22 Bruce Osler age 16 a member of the fourth regimental band was killed instantly last night when he tried to alight from a moving Rock Island passenger train He jumped and struck an obstruction then fell under the train his head was severed and he was badly mutilated The band had returned from a ten days trip to Denver and Iowa points Osler sought to see his parents and attempted to leave the train near his home

Ottumwa Bruce Osler A4th Regimental Rock Island Young Osler Denver Colorado Iowa Osler

Secretary of War Garrison Heads to Cheyenne Visit

Secretary of War Lindsay M. Garrison arrives in Cheyenne with Brigadier Ayleshire and attaches, greeted by Gov. Joseph M. Carey, Mayor D. W. Gill, and a business representative. The party will tour Fort D. A. Russell tonight and inspect the post tomorrow before departing for Denver early Sunday morning.

Garrison Cheyenne Wyo Lindsay M. Garrison Ayleshire Jos. M. Carey D. W. Gill Industrial Club Fort, D. A. Russell Denver

Florida Rep Clark seeks Monroe Doctrine actions scope

Washington Aug 22 Representative Clark of Florida introduced a resolution directing Secretary Bryan to inform the House whether European or other governments are attempting to colonize any portion of the western hemisphere and what the United States has done under the Monroe doctrine to prevent it.

Clark Washington,d. C Florida Bryan House United States

Caminetti says he will not deny Norris testimony

In San Francisco on August 22 F Drew Caminetti declared he would not deny any statement by Miss Lola Norris about the Reno elopement. Caminetti, facing trial next Tuesday in U S district court on Mann White Slave Traffic Act charges, plans to take the stand in his defense but will not discuss his relations with Norris. Attorneys deny rumors he will plead guilty.

San Francisco Cal Lola Norris Miss Norris Caminett United States District Court Maury I. Diggs Marshall Woodworth Caminetti Reno Woodworth

Piece of Cambric Key Clue in City Hall Bomb Case

New York Aug 22 A piece of bright cambric wrapped around four sticks of dynamite found beneath Mayor Gaynor's window became the main clue in the city hall bomb investigation. The fuse was lit but failed to detonate, sparing the building from collapse. Detectives weigh motives targeting the mayor, the marriage license bureau, or a general protest. Investigators focus on Italian workers blasting the subway near city hall, using the cambric wrap as a lead.

New York City Hall Burreau

McCall Consents to Be Tammany's Mayor Candidate

Edward B. McCall chairman of the state public service commission agreed to consider and likely accept Tammany Hall leaders offer to head their ticket for New York City mayor. Charles F. Murphy, Tammany leader, asked him at the end of a lengthy meeting, McCall sought time to decide.

New York Edward B. McCall State Public Service Commission Tammany Hall New York City Charles F. Murphy McCall Tammany

Phelan Renounces I W W and Apologizes

Columbus Ohio August 22 Marty J Phelan renounced allegiance to the Industrial Workers of the World and apologized for incendiary speeches as an organizer. City Judge Albrecht sentenced him to 100 dollar fine and 30 days workhouse imprisonment, holding that an apology alone was not adequate for revised flag speeches.

Columbus, O Industrial Workers of the World Marty J. Phelan Albrecht Phelan

American Life Association Convention Nears Officer Election

The American Life Association convention in St Paul, Minnesota, since Tuesday, will conclude today with officer elections. The 1914 gathering will meet in Dallas next year. Delegates criticized state tax on insurers, opposed group insurance, pressed lower medical examination fees, and condemned agents’ unethical methods to discredit competitors.

American Life Ass St.Paul Minn American Life Association Dallas Texas Algo

Heat and drought end in Kansas City area

After a month of extreme heat breaking records across Kansas and parts of Missouri and Oklahoma, the heat wave was broken today. Temperatures fell by 10 to 20 degrees and widespread heavy rains were reported with forecasts of more precipitation. In Kansas City the 11 am temperature was 75 degrees, 16 below yesterday. The Topeka bureau noted a 20 degree drop from the 19 day average as showers spread through Central Kansas.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri Oklahoma United States Weather’ Bureau Weather Bureau Topeka Kan

Bryan peace plan to Hague via Senator Burton

Secretary Bryan's program to bind nations to arbitration and delay wartime prep will be presented at The Hague September 1 by Senator Burton of Ohio. He sails from New York tomorrow as part of a seven member mixed committee for Russia, Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Greece and the United States. The plan will be outlined to the special committee and then to the inter parliamentary union for consideration.

Washington, D. C Bryan The Inter-Parliamentary Union Hague Burton Ohio New York Russia Germany Austria France Belgium Greece United States League Special Committee Parliamentary Union

Progressive Republicans urge convention call in Washington

Washington, Aug 22 Progress ive Republicans aligned with the conciliation committee from Chicago will press Chairman Tilles of the Republican National Committee to convene a general reorganization meeting immediately. The original plan sought a committee session within sixty days of Congress adjournment. Senate leaders including Cummins urge action as congressional adjournment seems unlikely.

Washington, D. C Chicago Tilles Republican National Committee National Committee Congress Cummins Hilles

Cage Fall Kills 50 Miners in Mysore Mine India

A mining disaster at Mysore gold mine near Bangalore India killed 50 miners when the cage carrying workers fell to the shaft bottom. Rescue teams worked through the day as officials investigated the incident and attempted to recover the trapped victims.

Mysore India Bangalore

Cutting Factory Costs By Boosting Output And Advertising

The piece argues two ways to cut overhead: raise production to fill capacity and cut fixed charges while increasing output to boost profits and lower consumer prices. It promotes local newspaper advertising in The Journal to reach consumers directly and energize merchants and manufacturers. It notes nationwide promotion by American Newspaper Publishers Association and World Building in New York.

The Journal Manufactur Dietkaren Ita Ee Uising Americant Association World Building New York

Bankers Debate Owen Glass Currency Bill At Conference

Chicago hosts a national bankers gathering as A Barton Hepburn condemns parts of the Owen Glass currency measure and calls for a central bank with regional branches. The meeting aims to forge amendments and gain broad support from bankers across 48 states and 173 clearinghouse groups.

Chicago Ill National Conference of Bankers Currency Commission American Bankers’ Association A. Barton Hepburn George M. Reynolds Continental and Commercial National Bank the Treasury McAdoo Festus J. Wade St. Louis John Perrin Los Angeles Luther Drake Omaha Lol ‘Wexler New Orleans Eb, F. Swinney Kansas City J. FE. Sartori Charles G. Dawes J. A. Corbett Denver R. L. Durham Portland Ore George H. Prince St. Paul T. W.W. Boyer Salt Lake City San Antonio Tex M. F. Backus Seattle R. L. Butler Spokane Hepburn Prmple Hepburn Wald

Profanity costs butcher his life in Kansas City encounter

In a Kansas City meat market, butcher Frank Mooney 24 fought with fellow cutter Mark Hamilton 42 across a rear workblock. Mooney died when Hamilton allegedly stabbed him through the heart after an old quarrel. Hamilton surrendered to police as witnesses screamed.

Kansas City Frank Mooney Mark Hamilton Mooney Hamilton

Du buque man murders wife and three children then dies

Neighbors and officials believe Henry Sterweis killed his wife and three children in a farmhouse fire at a Dubuque, Iowa area farm. They say he then hanged himself in a barn, his body found bent over a hay loader amid the debris. The tragedy followed years of quarrels and his deafness from scarlet fever.

Dubuque Henry Sterweis Sterwels Sternweis Lassert

Two Iowans Die In Auto Crash Near McClelland

Council Bluffs Aug 22 Two autos crashed and rolled over on a road near McClelland. Gus Peterson of McClelland and Emma Anderson died in the wreck. Theo Triplett, driver of Anderson’s car, broke an arm. The Peterson car trapped five children. Len Peterson was fatally hurt and the other youngsters were badly bruised. Emma Anderson died instantly from chest injuries.

Council Bluffs McClelland Gus. Peterson Emma Anderson Theo. Triplett Miss Anderson Peterson Len Peterson

Doctor Wrongfully Convicted Will Sue

Los Angeles August 22 Dr Ethelbert Duncanson a Pomona neighbor sues four residents for 100000 damages alleging perjured charges and coercion of his foster daughter Helen Tyler 14 to testify he committed a statutory offense The doctor previously served 14 years in San Quentin before a pardon and the girl repudiated her testimony.

Los Angeles Cal Ethelbert Duncanson University of Michigan Pomona Bisault Superior Court Helen Tyler State Penitentiary San Quentin

Bankers oppose new currency plan at conference session

Representatives from Chicago led by George M Reynolds Charles Dawes and W F Fenton opposed the suggestion to proceed with a new currency bill. They argued bankers have long sought currency legislation for 25 years and are nearer to success than ever before.

Ing House George’ M., Reynolds Charles ‘A. Dawes W. F. Fenton Chicago

Thaw Aide Hearing Postponed in Canada Case

The hearing in the cage of Harry K Thaw's alleged aide Thompson was postponed to Friday as documents from Matteawan on Thaw's confinement were not yet received Officials said the delay closes a loophole that could permit extradition questions The case involved immigration authorities and Dutchess county

Sherbrooke Que Mitchell Thompson Harry Ki Thompson F. Campbell Dominion Department of Immigration Dutchesa County New York Matteawan Roger Hornbeck Dutchess County Montreal Thia Thaw Pittsburgh Stone Pennsylvania Bryan Conger Dutchess County Lis Canada Dublin N. H Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice Harry K. Thaw United States Ottawa Vermont Albany Nu Y Glynn Fletcher

Missing Lima official found in California jail

Bert Harrod, 32, a former chief deputy clerk of Lima Ohio, was identified in a California county jail cell by Lima Sheriff Watt and District Attorney Dehoff. Harrod had been missing from his Lima home for nearly 30 years and faces trial on a charge of passing a fictitious check for 717.50.

Lima California Oakland Calif Bert Harrod Ohio Wm. Watt A. Dehoff Barnet Sheriff Watt Harrod

Weather summary for Iowa tonight and Saturday

Fragmentary weather note indicates fair conditions in Iowa tonight and Saturday with mild temperature. mentions river stage at Muscatine around 5.2 feet and a line showing inches, plus a morning lock reading.

Iowa

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