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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

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Pankhurst Arrest Sparks Exeter Jail Overnight Turmoil

Militant suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst was arrested aboard the Majestic after arriving from New York. Police and guards faced hostile crowds as they moved to take her to Exeter jail, with sea delays and protests delaying the operation.

Exeter England Emmeline Pankourat Cutfregette The Majestic New York Tug At & Dock Tamar London Thair Plymounh Erameline Pankhurst A&a Tttle Florence Drummond Brankwater Pankhurst Militadte Child Dorr Bodleg

Business normal despite strikers in Indianapolis

Indianapolis December 4 business conditions resumed on the fourth day of the Teamsters and Chauffeurs strike. Most team owners had part of their forces operating. Mayor Wallace urged normal commerce and the police pledged protection for those conducting business. Ministers committee hearings continued with only 12 tire owners, about 200 men, signing a tentative agreement, excluding large employers.

Indianapolis Ind Nora Asia Teamsters and Wallace Usta Ins Ministers’ Committee Hoaringa

Senate Debates Currency Bill and Caucus Tactics Sparkrow

Senators clash over the currency bill and caucus methods as Cummins denounces near conspiracy by Democrats and Owen defends caucus action while Reed rebukes perceived presidential influence. Norris calls for cloture to curb delay and partisan tactics persist in the chamber.

Waatinston Cummins Senate Lewis Town Owen Congress Bovelty Beattie Wilson Reed Wildan Norris Causa

Conspiracy Trial Opens Over Export of Munitions

A federal indictment alleges a conspiracy to export weapons from the United States to Mexico. Defendants include Phelps-Dodge, Douglas Hardware, W. H. Brophy, F. E. Celes, and W. F. Fisher. Ramon P. Denesgrl and J. L. Peres acted as government witnesses.

Avrys Mexico Phoenix Ark Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Company Douglas Hardware Company W. H. Brophy F. E. Celes W. F. Fisher United States United States District Court Ramon P. Denesgrl Sonora J. L. Peres Wut

British steamer rescues crew of abandoned brig Isvelya

The British steamer Invergyle reports picking up the crew of the British brig Isvelya after the vessel was abandoned on November 28. The Evelyn, commanded by Catalina Roberts, was en route from Perth to Halifax.

Glasgow Scotland Invergyle Perarth Halifax N. S Isvelya Evelyn Catalina Roberts Beaverton

San Antonio Flood Toll and Rescue Efforts Escalate

Central Texas floods deepen as San Antonio sees rising waters and widespread county damage. Rescue teams save marooned railroad passengers near Marlin and Belton. fatalities mount across Dallas Austin Brownwood and Port Worth. Federal aid debated as Mexico reports military aviation spending.

Dallas Texas Hearne Fearne May Parsons Nentral International Great Northern Marlin Colorado Austin San Antonio Belton South Bosque Texas Central Railroad Brazos Mib Tosque Flood Polk Brownwood D. Lrton B. I. Lacy Grand Fratrie Manley Wigh Bank Twonegroes Taren Port Worth

Call for Volunteers to Spread Christmas Joy in Community

Local Journal urges readers to join the Santa Claus partnership drive. Citizens are invited to mail letters listing their name address and number of children to Santa Claus care of the Journal. Volunteers will receive names and participate confidentially in yuletide giving to needy families.

Santa Claus Wriau al Christine Santa Olana Junta Clans and Co Arine Santa Clsus Santa Claux

Suffrage Foes Before Committee in Washington Debate

Opponents led by Mrs. A M Dodge testified that woman suffrage should not be created, arguing working women would lose more than they gain. They contended the movement is limited and not a federal issue, while suffragists urged state action and broader support across Americans.

Washington, D. C House Rules Committee House A. M. Dodge New York National Association National American Woman Suffrage Association Anffragisa Bliss Auetonite Robert Garrett Francis Redwood Maryland A. J. Goorge Charles J. Underhill MageAchusetts Joe. G. Pyle Minnesota Emily Biscell Dela Tiss Minnie Bronson Toway F. Goodwin D. Oliphant New Jersey Lucy Price Ohio Lucy Banlatur Ella Abell Bila L. Dorsey Bila Brehaut Washington Buck Harding Pell Pittsburgh Elizabeth McCracken Massachusetts Arlun Dodge Unit Meéré H. &. Talbot Talbot Minnie Branson Love Misa Emily ‘Bianel Delaware Mies Blasel Agana Bok California Asl

Northern Mexican Fighting Ends and Establishes Normal government

The piece reports on the northern rebellion's status with 50 rebel leaders alleged by Tebels, Villa’s claim of a weakened northern army, and plans for a normalized border government, currency, stamps, and governance as 2800 troops prepare to operate independently from Mexico City while Carranza to lead border stabilization.

Juarez Mexico Tebes Asms Tebel Francisco Villa Chitivahua Constitutionalist Nuevo Laredo Piedras Negras Texas Mexico City Hong Villa Carranza Chihuahua Sylvestera Terrazas Terrazas Éyal Dexo Windfirm Washington, D.C W. S. Windham Dunn Mazatlan Felipe Aiveros Sinaloa State Department Windham Pasadena Cal Victoria Monterey Tampico Oil Durango Exiquio Barbosa Torreon Felipe Alvirez Barbosa Wayne Hague Netherlands Wilhelmina Chibnahow Marfa Presidio Ojinaga Chinushua Anywry Mercado Huerta United States Ojin

Exchange Adopts Major Changes to Cotton Exchange Rules

The New York Cotton Exchange approved five amendments to rules including standards for government type, monthly revisions of TM spot quotations, and changes in classification and enforcement of the commerce law. The amendments, adopted today by a large majority at a meeting, reflect efforts to modernize practices and align with new standards.

New York Exchange Cie

Rehearing Granted in Iowa Saloons Case

Judge Preston of the Iowa supreme court granted the Des Moines saloon keepers a rehearing today at his home in Oskaloosa. A stay of the upper court decree was issued, and readers learned that local saloons would be reopened immediately.

Dea Moines Preston Iowa Supreme Court Oskaloosa Des Moines Supreme Court

Fleming denies engagement with Dr Craig at murder trial

Shelbyville Indiana December 4 1922 Katherine Fleming a de fiancee of Dr William Craig testified for the prosecution in the Craig Knabe murder case denying any engagement and recounting regular Sunday visits to her Avon farm home. another witness described a man in dark clothes peering into the Knabe apartment on twenty July August nights in 1922, a potential jealous act by Craig.

Shelbyvills Ind Katherine Fleming Craig Sya Helen Knabe Miss Fleming Indianapolis Avon Miss Oming Sue Dr. Jinave Shelbyville Helene Knabe J. M. Smith Dr. Knabe

Davenport Man Dies Former Lincoln Guard

Davenport Iowa December 4 John F Vascon once served as a guard at Ford's Theatre the night Abraham Lincoln was shot He fought in the Civil War and later served for many years in the navy His death is reported as of today in Davenport IA

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Censored Advertisements in The Journal

Advertisers face stricter scrutiny as newspapers reject ads deemed not beneficial to readers. Reputable merchants rely on honest statements, building reputations through careful wording. Advertising upholds high standards of business honesty and serves as a guide to reliable products.

Journal Herald of Thy Square

Emperor William drawn into crisis over Zabern incidents

Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William took direct steps to end civil military strife in Alsace after the Zabern disturbances. He summoned Alsace Lorraine's Governor General Count Wedel and General von Delmling to report. Parliament passed a non confidence vote against the government by 393 to 54. The budget program faced hitches as parliamentary factions blamed wartime events for political turmoil and pressure for resignations grew from newspapers. The chancellor defended the government, warned against a secret Alsace back room, and emphasized unity with the emperor to heal the rift between army and people. Civilians in Zabern resent incidents and may withhold a 250,000 dollar barracks appropriation.

Berlin Germany William Alsace Alsace-Lorraine Charles von Wedel Bertuod von Delmling Donaueschingen Zabern Donaueschogen Algiee Imperial Tageblatt Frankfers Rad Erich von. Palkenayn Postule von Bethmann-Hollweg Zavers

Weather Outlook and River Stage Report

In Iowa north portion unsettled with fall like conditions. South portion shows likely change to cooler temperatures tonight and Friday. Muscatine at 7:00 p.m. reports 6 degrees with river stage at four feet two inches. Sunrise at 7:20 a.m. Moon set 10:20 p.m.

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