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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1912

Page

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Progressive party to study northern European social conditions

A Chicago based Progressive party committee of seven members is formed to study social conditions in Northern Europe. The group includes two agricultural representatives, one professor of economics, and two others to be chosen, with Medil McCor suick likely to be secretary. The party aims to act by early May, focusing on pensions inheritance and income taxes amid a broad national conference atmosphere.

Chicagra Flana Te Progressive Party Europe Progressive Party Dixon Buch & Xatherlig Idaho News of Boise Waho R. 3 Str Sheridan Albert Beveridge U. S Indivia Iowa Chicago Dew Molnea New York New Progressive Party Washington Gonobittes Jane Addims Wrogreaglve Dixont Ye Nation Committee Hale Shairman

Congress in session and panels take up impeachment plan

Senate met as committees discuss impeachment. Democratic senators appoint a panel to plan final inquiry into President Gulls' federal nominations. House met at noon as investigations continued amid stock market news and election recounts resuming on the third.

Peataes Cnnibuss Chalies AL Waleed Canchs Gananitece Gulls

Two Guards Dead and Dozen Wounded in Rail Yard Clash

New York dispatch reports two guards killed and a dozen wounded when striking workers at the Susquehanna & Western coal yards near Shadyside, New Jersey, opened fire with rifles and pistols after a night of tension. About 200 guards plus strikers remained on scene as authorities considered militia intervention. Names identified include Andrew J. Craw, 28, captain, and Ulavesce Mallery, 5, among the dead. several detectives and other workers were injured.

New York N. Vo Susquehanna & Western Railroad Eric Shadyside Losi Street New Jersey Sinkebrekers Magiensucle Susaquehanna & Western Hudson River Atrittel Col Docks Edgewater Graw Jon J. Ryerson Jersey City Moutenant Willan Ying William A. Woods Frank A. Brown Whillaie Hicks Hke Graw Maller Erie Railroad

Frequent Interurban Service Planned for Holiday Shopping

General Manager John G. Huntoon plans a new schedule for Davenport and Atistedthnenterushan to provide frequent interurban service during the holiday season. Additional cars and extended hours will be added to ease rural shoppers, with a local streetcar loop system announced and the schedule to be published early next week.

John G. Huntoon Idavenport & Atisedthnenterushan Davenport Effeck Mt Leas Autor Muttoan Curtis Gut Prghaubiley Gut Prghaubiley On Pressentg Servier Hiintoon Pray Ug Journal

Kepford Lectures On Red Cross Stamp Sale Effort

Kepford, state lecturer of cufouts, spoke on street corners to promote the sale of Red Cross stamps in Des Moines, Iowa yesterday. He delivered several lectures, using an automobile on a raised platform with a large flag bearing the Red Cross insignia above his head.

Kepford Dex Motors Red Cross Moines Cufouts

18 Year Old Lad Kills Father in California

In Hex Angels California the 18 year old Daniel H Rickart confessed to shooting and killing his father Martin Bla Wiegesfeld after a family quarrel. He claimed the father had been brutal to the mother and that the shooting occurred when the boy failed to obey orders to fetch fireworks. The mother sided with the boy during the dispute.

Hexngeles Cal Daniel H. Rickart Courtlg Martin Bla Wiegesfeld Sor Wills Whitgdag Hiei

Stock Operations Detailed At Probe

Washington Dec 14 half a dozen Consolidated Exchange members including President Miguel De Agiero told the house money trust committee they were prohibited from dealing with members of the New York stock exchange under its rules and said their business was curtailed. Frank K Sturgis, ex–governing board member, testified the board had 40 executives and 3,400 members in 1894, with current seats about 44,000, and that public business has been well taken care of by the exchange. The committee plans to conclude its inquiry by year-end, with New York brokers held for questioning and financial leaders expected to testify on the money and credit concentration.

Washington, D. C Consolidated Exchange Migual de Agiero House Money-Trust Committee New York Stock Exchange Samuel Untermyer Comu Tnge K. Sturgis New York Look Exchange Exelanes Ts Tvana Acligus Sturgis Stock Exchange Mr. Untermyer Lobhaty Exchange Sucu Thei House Money-Trust New York Stoox Exelmanse New York Exchange

Rodgers Re elected as President and Gay as Secretary Treasurer

The election results from the Diguilet No. 18 district across Iowa and one Miggon county reelect President Rodgers and name Jack Gay as secretary treasurer. The district favors Tob a P White for national chairmanship. Webber Hala Westen Nursery KC Mo reports the nursery association elects a president for its twenty third annual convention in progress, with sessions ending today.

Oskaloowa Ming Workers Diguilet Iowa Miggon Rodgers Jack Gay Treasurar Toba P_ White National Dhatrma Webber Hala Westen Nursery Kansas City Wieather Stern Association ‘of Nurserymen James O'Toole Lowar State Mester Horse Shoers’ Association Lova Organization

Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria Dies in Munich

Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria died in Munich at age 93 after months of ill health. He was born March 12, 1821 and had served as regent since 1830, the oldest reigning prince in Europe by years. His death follows bronchial ailment and old age. Emperor William ordered three weeks’ mourning and parliament adjourned for Christmas.

Munich Bavaria Luitpold Aringe Rince Fringe Luitpold Europe Frances Joseph of Austria Luitpald Hisel Yon Undwiz Head Laupoly Berlin Williamy Chrismmas

Attacks Validity of Mann Measure in Federal Case

In Pittsburgh a federal case against Johnson critiques the Mann act as unconstitutional arguing morality is a state matter. The defense demurs to the statute while claiming the alleged violations were not federal crimes. The jury hears testimony in the municipal court on the assault of a photographer and related proceedings.

Ghleuga Jaci Jobueon Bello Subrieber Pittsburgh Pugist Herring Johnson Municipal Cours

Fire destroys three story building in Dallas

In Dallas Waling Texas on December 12 a fire nearly destroyed the three story building and store of the Trucy and Philip Hardwire company. One fireman was slightly injured. Estimated damage is about 260,000. The blaze caused extensive destruction across the structure and its contents.

Waling Texas Dee Niver Trucy & Philip Hardwire Company

House Democrats Oust Rep Bowman in 1910 Election Contest

In Washington, D C , Representative Charles C Bowman of Pennsylvania's Eleventh district was unseated by a 113 1011 vote in favor of challenger G B McLean amid corruption charges in Bowman's election. A heated floor exchange followed between A Mitchell Palmer and Warr over railroad officials' alleged support for Palmer, leading to demands for apologies or proof.

Washington, D. C Charles C. Bowman Pennsylvania G. B. McLean Bowman McLean A. Mitchell Palmer Warr Bowman-McLean AU. Farr Lackawanna Alroad Palmer Ware

Dynamite Plot Probe Highlights Barry Testimony

Indianapolis, Dec 12. In the dynamite conspiracy trial, Colin B. Barry testified he audited the union’s accounts and did not recall funds used for dynamite, nitroglycerine, or salaries for dynamiters. He visited Steubenville three weeks before the 1910 explosion and avoided answering about the cause.

Lindle Jury Locked Up After 23 Hours

After a twenty three hour deliberation the Lindle case jury was closeted this afternoon without reaching a report. The trial consumed the day as Stormeys for the defense and County Attorney Thompson argued the closing statements. George W. Lindle faces charges of conspiracy with intent to defraud, marking a record for duration in the district court.

Lindle Stormeys Thompson District Court Hera George W. Linde

Frank Chance Named Likely New York Americans Manager

Chicago Dec 12 Frank Chance will receive a salary of 18000 dollars per year and five percent of the club’s net earnings if he becomes manager of the New York Americans it was reported today as American League magnates resumed sessions Owner Farrell did not confirm but said he would have a statement later.

Chicago Frank Chance New Yorke Americans Farrell

Disbarment Trial Ordered by Judge in Iowa City

A sensational disbarment action nears trial as Judge Howell orders Attorney Franklin B. Kimball to stand trial for disbarring. Alleged fraud deception of court and conspiracy tied to a $2,400 judgment. Former GS. Ranok and Attorney Chi Dutcher named to prosecute. Button Factory to Go Byon. East Town City plant dismantling gear for Canton Massachusetts shipment amid labor trouble and futile advertising for workers.

Towa City Suga Howell Franklin B. Kimball Iowa City United States Court Eure GS. Ranok Chi Duteher College of Law Lowar City Hawkeye East Town Conton

Cameron Reelected President of State Agricultural Society

Charles Cameron of Ara was reelected president at the annual meeting in Des Moines. No changes were made in the board’s personnel with incumbents in multiple districts reelected, including Wy. Phil lis, Curlin, Legoe, Sheldon, and Mullin. John Ledgerwood of Leon briefly offered a motion to make Cameron president for life.

Sate Agviculyn Society Des Moines Charles i. Cameron Ara State Agricultural Society Tte Berp Phillis Maquoketa J. Curlin Decorah Legoe What

Woman Lost in Loop District Found by Police

Chicago evening papers report Mrs. W. Paugh wife of a former Columbus Junction banker was lost in the loop district for seven hours yesterday. Police found her after family and local Spokane residents alerted authorities. She had wandered seeking her hotel and became confused before being located.

Columbus Chicago W.?. Paugh Columbus Junction Loop Joop Kane

Five Trainmen Killed In Cumberland Mountain Wreck

Five trainmen died when a two-engine freight train failed to brake near Glencoon Cumberland Maryland. The locomotive and four cars left the rails, plunging into a ditch eight miles down a mountainside after brakes seized up.

Cumberland Glencoon

Middleton Receives Ten Year Sentence In District Court

Edward Middleton was found guilty of breaking and entering the Frank Landis store and received a ten year sentence from Judge J. D. Letis in the district court at Ogilograph. He will be sent to Fort Madison to begin serving. Robert Satterthwaite, who aided in the crime, was convicted for five years with complicity and testified against Middleton. A defense motion for a new trial was overruled. Middleton proclaimed innocence.

Edward Middleton Frank Landis J. D. Letis G'Elogh Fort Madison Middlecan Robert Satterthwaite Hwaite Middleton

Partners of Santa Claus Aid Muscatine Kids

The Journal rallies community help to distribute Christmas joy by listing local children needing gifts. Readers are asked to write to Santa Claus at the Journal with their address and the number of children they can assist, and the names will be mailed back for private selection and delivery.

Nasistance Muscative Timiles Muscatine Muscath Nelacerl Timex Khort Kitches Santa Claus

Federal suit targets master horseshoers association

Detroit December 12. The federal government filed a civil anti trust suit to block alleged price fixing and market control by the Master Horseshoers National Protective Association and related firms. The action seeks injunctions against agreements dictating prices and exclusive sales to hardware dealers, claiming interference with interstate and foreign commerce under the Sherman Act. Named defendants include the New York and Michigan associations and several horse shoe and rubber goods manufacturers and officers. The U S attorney filed the petition. Iowa leaders say the suit does not affect local Iowa organizations.

Detroit Mich Federal Goverment Horsesaeers' Trust Wickerchant Horsesacers National Protective Association Canada Horseshoers” Association Montana Utah Wyoming Washington Maho Thoreeshoes Horsephoers Master Horseshoers' Nations Protective Association of America New York Masterorseshoers’ National Protective Associaton of America Michigan Giant Grip Broodlyn Jeremiah C. Buckley Michael Hallaran Carl A. Judson Chicago Edward Fitzgerald W. W.todé United States Glyde 1 Webster Wickerstram

Six Day Bike Race Sees Falls and Tight Leaderboard

Frequent falls at the six day bike race in New York kept spectators on edge as riders crashed repeatedly through the night. Twenty teams battled near the front with 1,592 miles and 4 laps shown, Carman and Lottos losing laps while other racers like Garman and the Suter Brothers trailed by two laps. The reigning eighteenth hour record was 1,575 miles 7 laps.

New York XN. Y Pope Co A'Slork Teama Garman Lottos Suter Brothers Carman

Weather Forecast for Friday Night and Morning

JOWA weather notes fair tonight with rising temperatures by dawn. Friday expected to be mild with increasing winds and light cloud cover. temps around 40 degrees at dawn. Moon phase noted as visible late evening.

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