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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

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Zelaya's Orders to Kill Americans Reported

A Panama cable claims Zelaya ordered soldiers to kill Americans, prompting U S warships in Corinto. London reports a U S demand for Zelaya's resignation. Washington calls the claim baseless and denies any orders to shoot Americans. Davila overthrown rumors denied. Honduras unrest noted.

New Orleans Zelaya Panama Picayune United States Corinto Harbor London Nicaragua Himslf Washington, D. C State Department Davila Honduras Bonilla Stamm Creek Granduras Legation Charleston W. Va Cannon Grete Alex Wilson Wstrada Wilson Cannon and Grace Estrada Managua San Jose Costa Rica Nicavarna New York N.Y BE. Velasques

John Lee Mahin Named Guest of Honor Birthday Dinner

Masculine friends of Ton Tee Mahin of Chicago will attend a dinner honoring Mr. Mahin on December 11 to mark his 40th birthday. The Mahin Advertising company hosts the event at the Mid-Day club with elaborate preparations described.

Ton Tee Mahin Chicago Mr. Mahin Mahin Advertising Company

Ten Days More of Freedom for Allen Wisconsin Banker

In Madison Wisconsin Philip Allen Jr former Mineral Point banker will not be taken to the penitentiary for at least ten days He will assist authorities in the receivership proceedings and other affairs of the wrecked bank.

Madison, Wis Philip Allen, Jr Mineral Point

Arrest man wanted for Iowas murder

Marshalltown Iowa December 9 Joe Slycord wanted for the murder of Frank Getesole formerly of this city at Carryington North Dakota November 11 is under arrest at Grinnell He has confesses claiming self defense as his motive

Iowa Evening Fress Marshalltown Joe Slycord Frank Getesole Carryington N. Dak Grinnell

Hotel Fire Endangers 160 Guests in Kalamazoo

A devastating blaze starting in a West Main basement destroyed the Burdick House and adjoining stores, driving 160 guests into freezing streets. One life reported likely lost. water limits hampered firefighting as Battle Creek and Grand Rapids aided. Total losses around 750000, Arcade Company worst hit at 250000.

Kalamazoo Mich Battle Creek Grand Rapids West Main Street Main Street Jotally Burdick Postal Telegraph American Express Chase's Bowldeck’s Men’s Kennedy’s Drug Simaller Arcade Company

Polar data affidavits stain Cook tale in Copenhagen

In Copenhagen on December 9 affidavits from those who aided Cook in polar data were read, sparking disbelief among scientists. Captain A W Loose and George H Dunkle claim Cook promised pay for observations, with claims records were faked. Other notes suggest authorities need to compare with Copenhagen’s university report to verify data. Dr G W DeVyr says Cook rests at Wells sanitarium, Maine.

Copenhagen Cook Carl Burrau Louie Reiterchos New York N. Y A. W. Loose Arctic the Times August W. Loose Pilot George H. Dunkle Times Syarlevaag Pola Loose University of Copenhagen Maine Sanitarium Cambridge Mass G. W. DeVyr Wells Pitt

Naval Militia Gains National Guard Parity Endorsed

At the Washington convention delegates from twenty three states endorsed a bill to bring the naval militia under the same benefits and training as the National Guard. Assistant Secretary Beekman Winthrop and Commander Winterhaler addressed the meeting, highlighting training and readiness parallels.

Washington, D. C Naval Militia National Guard National Naval Militia Association Beekman Winthrop Winterhaler

Willard to become president of Baltimore and Ohio

Baltimore December 9 Daniel Willard Burlington railroad's second vice president is to become president of the Baltimore and Ohio. The announcement states Willard's promotion as the next B and O head. The move would shift leadership at a major rail system.

Hurlington Baltimore Daniel Willard Burlington Railroad Baltimore & Ohio

Looking Forward Edition to Be Issued from Muscatine Office

The Journal announces a special Looking Forward edition to be issued Thursday December 16. It promises review of the year, building activity, and local prosperity, plus future plans for Muscatine. The paper aims to reach over 12 000 homes and invites readers to place ads by contacting the advertising manager.

Pourner Demrnal Olce Mhisentine Muscatine Musczttine Tomorry Tiny

Muscatine Girl Honored At UI

Iowa City Dec Special The Ipsiton Tau a leading Sorority at the University of Iowa has honored Miss Anna L Shephard of Muscatine by electing her to membership. Miss Shephard daughter of Mrs M O Stanwood 413 West Second Street is a senior in the College of Liberal Arts. She is a Muscatine High School graduate.

Iowa City Ipsiton Tau University of Iowa Anna L. Shephard Muscatine Shephard M. O. Stanwood West Second Street College of Liberal Arts University Muscatine High School

Suit Brought In Railroad Firm's Home District

Toledo O Dec 9 Judge Sater of the United States circuit court ruled that a damages action under the federal employers liability act must be filed in the district where the railroad company is incorporated.

Toledo, O Sater United States Circuit Court

Hill Warns of Famine as Farms Fail to Feed Nation

Omaha Nebraska December 9 James J Hill warned Congress that the farms tilled now will not feed the people of the country in a coming famine.

Hill Omaha, Neb James J. Hill Cornecs Congress

Ray Lee kills Sheriff Bell after terrorizing family

In Shreve Ohio Ray Lee believed insane terrorized his family through the night then shot and killed Sheriff Jason Bell when officers tried to arrest him.

Shreve Ohio Dee Ray Lee Jason Bell

Funeral for Mrs Jane McDougall Friday at 2

The funeral for Mrs Jane McDougall will be held Friday at 2 o clock from her home at 875 Newell Avenue. Rev N Elliott will conduct the service, followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery.

Jane McDougall Newell Avenue P Ty N. Elliott Greenwood Cemetery

Doxey Advances Poison Theory In Elder Case

Dr L B Doxey claims William J Erder died from synthetic poisoning using embalming fluids and medicines as components. He challenges the chemical analysis of Lizzie Elder. Doxey also criticizes Rev Samuel Harkness for digging up information and accuses Mrs Doxey of adultery. Grand jury begins Doxey case with 36 witnesses.

St. Louis, Mo L. B. Doxey William, J. Erder Lizzie Elder Will Viays Doxey Samuel Harkness Columbus Neb Harkness Doxeys Christ Grand Juty Elder

Prominent Figures in the Erder Poison Mystery Case

Mrs Schwartz, the nurse to Mrs William J Erder after Erder's death, identifies Mrs Doxey as the woman she says instigated the poisoning. The report highlights key scenes and names among the figures connected to the case.

Celebration to Close Fifty-Fifth German Church Anniversary

Rev J Block of Chicago will deliver a closing lecture on Russia to mark the 55th anniversary of the German Congregational church. Born in the Czar's Empire, Block is pastor of Trinity German Congregational church in Chicago and a renowned German clergyman in Illinois. He arrived with his daughter Esther and will stay as guests of Rev and Mrs A Detimers.

J. Block Chicago Russia Block Empire Trinity German Congregational Church Illinois Esther A. Detimers

Gower Tariffs Favored at Bankers Banquet

Secretary MacVeagh said the Republican party shifted to lower tariffs, with the Payne tariff bill as a notable incident, during the Massachusetts Bankers Association annual banquet last night. Other speakers included President Roberts of Commercial National Bank of Chicago and Governor Draper.

Boston Mass Payne

Men in Boat Face Cold and Hunger After Ship Fire

Survivors aboard the lifeboat from the steamer Clarion near Point Pelee, Lake Erie, report two crewmen dead and the fate of Captain Beth and twelve others unknown. Six crew were rescued by L. C. Hanna. one sailor drowned after a fall overboard. Fire cause unspecified.

Cleveland, O Beth Clarion Point Pelee Lake Hrie L. C. Hanna Crown Buffalo Dee W.C. Richardson Buffalo Harbor

Independents to Strengthen Themselves

Chicago. The International Independent Telephone Association closed its convention here today. A committee to supervise the reorganization of the association along stronger lines was appointed. Rugland Lawers, Discount Rate. London. The Bank of England cut the minimum discount rate from 3 to 4 percent due to improved monetary conditions.

Chicago, Ill International Independent Telephone Association Rugland Lawers London Bank of England Today

Money Chosen As Minority Chief

Democratic Senators select Mississippi Senator Money as minority leader of the Senate to replace Culbertson who resigned. Washington reports the announcement from the War Department that former Senator Blackburn resigned from the canal commission and president accepted the resignation effective December 4.

Mississippi Senate Washington, D. C Money Culbertson Texas Blackburn War Department Canal Commission

Annual Dinner Of St Marys Ladies At Woodman Hall

Today at Woodman Hall the St Marys Catholic church ladies hosted their annual dinner. More than four hundred were served at noon despite bad weather, with a successful sale of fancy articles and supper later expected to bring the day’s receipts to a high total. The noon meal was appetizing and the service excellent.

Woodman Hall St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Murderers Admit Guilt In Mich Arrest Of Zinda Case

Milwaukee detectives say Karl Wojciechowski and Adam Pietrzyk confessed to the brutal November 12 murder of 14 year old Hattie Zinda. Pietrzyk implicated Wojciechowski. the pair were captured in Blaney Michigan and brought to Milwaukee. Detectives O Gorman and Ronowski pursued leads from northern Michigan to Chicago and back to Blaney.

Milwaukee Wis Hattie Zinda Blaney Mich Karl Wojciechowski Adam Pettrzyk Pietrzyk Wojciechowski Eugene O'Gorman Ronowski Michigan Chicago

Waterways gain broad backing at Rivers and Harbors congress

Washington December 9. Speakers from across the nation pressed rapid waterways development urging a national plan and bond funding to complete the project. Senator Burton cited 300 million dollars in appropriations over 14 years while Secretary Nagel argued government action is essential. Women’s Auxiliary proposed lining banks with sycamore beds and tall poplars to beautify canals, stressing artistic care alongside utilitarian aims.

Washington, D. C United States Rivers and Harbors Congress Nagle Department of Commerce and Labor Burton National Waterways Andmission Cameron Farmers’ National Congress Radenberg Tino Ax Benton McMillen Tennessee Frank Gates Allen Nagel Borten Tn Fnivreey Vans Hat Nurnase National Rivers and Harbors Congress

Criticize Red Cross Relief Fund Administration

Alderman Scully and Representatives Cermak and McGuire condemned the local Red Cross Relief commission for alleged neglect and favoritism in distributing supplies. They toured miners' families and McGuire pushed to repeal the fellow servant law to pursue damages after 310 miners died at the Cherry mine.

Cherry Des Red Cross Relief Commission Alderman Scully Cermak Chicago McGuire Kewanee Scully Relief Committee

Funeral of Mrs BNWAD in New York and arrest order

The body of Ocey Snead was buried yesterday in New York as an inquiry into her death continued at West Orange. Virginia Wardlaw, her spinster aunt, is held prisoner. The mayor of Past Orange ordered the arrest of Mrs. Caroline Martin if she appeared in New Jersey, but she did not attend the funeral.

New York Ocey Snead Wast Orange Virginia Wardlaw Past Orange Caroline Martin Snead New Jersey Martin

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Tias Government John Lee Mahin Allen Burns DR. Cook Naval Willard the “Looking DR. Doxey Erder Four Courts Jtes Theresa Scrwners Wyoming Street W. J' Erder GOWER Escarch Culbierson ST. Mary’s Ladies Ine Ren Cross Bnwad
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