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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1911

Page

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Roosevelt boom in 1922 Republican drive shown

Washington reports a growing Roosevelt movement for the 1922 Republican presidential nomination. Key figures discuss his potential acceptance if named, while Taft supporters push for nationwide primaries and unity at the national committee meeting in St Louis. Ohio factions debate delegate selection methods amid Chicago convention talks.

Washington, D. C Theodora Roosevelt Fary Mor Republican National Committee Roosevelt Washington New York Oyster Bay National Committee Ras Nok le Waa Sild Taft Houser W. L. .Touser Lim Pregiment Taft Nationist Committee St. Louis Bartholdt James 3. Smith Benelt

Fight Over Sub-Committee Naming Delays Convention Plans

Washington reports a sharp fight looms in the committee over forming five member sub committees to plan the convention and name a chairman. Key figures Hilles Hitchcock Hill and Hayward clash with others as talks shift to possible White House involvement and a political arbitral role by President Taft.

Washington, D. C Thatcht Hilles Hughcock Elles Col Hurry Indiana Dfitchcock Tha Hitchcock White House Hittchcock Alils Victor Rosewater Nebraska Cecil Lyon Texas Tatfae Roosevelt Na Thrat Gilles Iitchcock Snoth Crate Mrage Natt

Coney Island in peril of flames

Fire swept Luna Park at Coney Island, with more than half of the amusement area destroyed by 8 29 pm. The blaze threatened adjacent structures and the entire seaside resort was in alarm as flames spread through highly inflammable wooden buildings.

New York Lina Park Coney Island Luna Park

Derby Robbery Arrests Tie to State Basic Theft Case

Otto g ow honski was placed in jail today in connection with the Derby state basic robbery. He was arrested in Omaha Sunday by Sheriff Henry Engebretson and Detectives J. W. Wilsing and others. Burns and Wilson were arrested in Omaha last week on the same charge and await arraignment. each is held on $3,000 bonds. A political committee under Colonel Harry New plans to organize a convention, discuss presidential primaries, and designate delegates per law. Southern Democrats oppose reduced southern representation and will push to keep officeholders off delegations. a dinner at the White House will host committee members tonight.

Bartholde White House St. Louis Chicago Ohio Republican National Committee Nacional Committee John F. Hil Maine Hitchcock Charlton Town Otto Gohwonski Jal Derby Omaha Sherrif Henry Engebretson Lucas County J. WY. Wilsing Lincoln James Burns Joan Wilson Harry New Indiananlis Provident Tath White Hove Briceville Tenn Doc Mountain Andrew Johnson Geass Red Cross Forenson Elle Death Knoxville Iron Company New York Lilian Granom Ethel Conrad Supreme Court W. D. Stakes Graham Mr. Stakes Miss Graham Buckner Ansonia Stokes Adams al Adams Mrs. Andrews Policy Wing Abs Andrew

Publicity Best Remedy Report Debated By Committees

The article reports on a railroad securities commission led by Arthur T. Hadley of Yale, recommending strict disclosure of stock issues and interstate railroad incorporation options. It covers Taft’s support, Senate debates, and the push to curb stock watering while balancing state and federal authority.

Washington Railroad Securities Commission Arthur T. Hadley Yale Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Taft Hadley Yate Congress Commission Interstate Commerce Commissions

Naughty letters scandal targets Rev Snyder case makes waves

Miss Harples Hewitt of Easton faces trial in Baston Pennsylvania for sending obscene defamatory letters over about ten years. The messages targeted Rev Emeri Snyder, pastor of Christ Evangelical Latheman church, and were sent to married couples and young women. Snyder testified about anonymous letters and social encounters, describing damaged conduct and harassment amid the ongoing abuse allegations.

aMiss Harples Hewitt Easton Bagton Emeri. Snyder Christ Evangelical Latheman Church Gaston Dewitt Snyder Miss Dewitt

Early Completion of Jury Questioned in Packers Case

Chicago December 1 report says prospects for an early jury completion and start of testimony in the Chicago packers case do not look bright. Eleven jurors were sworn, with most expected to be challenged or excused. Both sides have conducted thorough investigations since Saturday adjournment, and peremptory challenges may reduce to two or three viable jurors.

Chicago Chicago Packers Aid Encase

Darrow Mentioned In Franklin McNamara Case Trial

Franklin case testimony centers on alleged bribery and talk of Clarence Darrow. Lockwood and White testify to plans and payments while Darrow denies involvement. Separately Jillian Graham faces cross examination over her links to Staes case and Stokes.

Trial testimony delves into juror influence and hush payments

The state plans to rest its case with George N Lockwood under scrutiny after ties to a juror influence scheme surfaced. Subpoenas reach labor leaders Olaf Tvelmoe and Anton Johannsen while Mrs Johannsen joins as a witness as a new defendant enters the statewide case network.

George N. Lockwood Franklin San Francisco Cal United States Olaf Tvelmoe State Building Trades’ Council Los Angees Hag Hue New York Anton Johannsen Builiding Cownell Johanngen Chicago Mary Dye

Hyde Juror Vanishes Halting Dr Hyde Trial

Kansas City reports a juror in Dr B Clarke Hyde murder trial vanished from a hotel room. Prosecution vows a full investigation into possible inducement to escape as the trial resumes after a delay. Domestic trouble and a constructed dummy bedfellow are cited as factors. Juror Waldron, born in Veidelbert Germany, was described as homesick and violin playing during his absence.

Kansas City B. Clarke Hyde Col Thomas H. Swope Harry Wald Conkling Waldron Walsh Elisors Porterfield Waledron G. W. Palmer Palmer Conkding Pan Ryde Dig Virgil Conkling Veidelbert Germany Materala Aim

Elgin Butter Market Report and McNamara Case Notes

Elgin Hi December 13 butter firm at 35c with 632000 pounds offered. Quotations committee reports market firm at 26c but an appeal yields a tie vote. President casts deciding ballot. Miss Nate Haley discusses the McNamara case. Dye, formerly in Pittsburgh, is described as a confidential secretary to John J McNamara.

Elgin McNamara Nate Haley Structural Jyan Indianapolis Misa Dye Pittsburgh Haley John J. McNamara

Weather summary for Tonight and Tuesday

The report notes generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures. It lists a 7:08 sunrise, 4:19 sunset, and a 10:33 p.m. moonrise.

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