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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

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Waldron Returns Jury Discharged in Kansas City Trial

Harry Waldron, missing juror in the Dr L Myde murder case, returned home. Judge Porterfield discharged the entire jury on grounds of Waldron's mental incompetency after Waldron recounted a four day wanderings and expressed fear of confinement and crowds.

Porterfield Waldron Kansas City Dee Harry W. Waltron Kanana City Harry Waldrea Nincker L. Clarke Myde Thomas d. Swope Hig Inn Thera Emporia Kansas Kavsaabry Konans Willing Moore Jury Hotel Kasay City Tila Mottling St. Own Child Waldrop Court House Centropolis Credit Yo Tudge Porterfeld Judes Porterfald Delong Nde Tudge Porterfield Tash

White’s bribery claim shocks Pure Food Board hearing

Washington DC December 14 A former legislator Charles A White boasted he would make Lorimer’s backers pay, testimony shows. Katharine Wood testified White claimed influence with Chicago figures and warned of danger if payment failed. The Lorimer probe and related bribery charges continue amid disputed testimony and defense arguments.

Washington, D. C Lorimar Lorimer Charles A. White Katharine A. Wood St. Louis Miss Wood White Chicago Chicazo Tribune Chitaxo Rhit White Schaeme Om On Opnion Chicasgo Governnor Dongen Mr. Sullivan Senator Jones Roger Sullivan Will Ward Larimer Senilorial Ingwontmaltcee Maxwell Edgar Clarence 8 Darrow

Investigation urged into Soldiers Home conditions report

Washington reports an inquiry into charges of oppression and neglect at the national soldiers home in Los Angeles County California. Senator Works of California criticized wealth and philanthropy while urging reforms and extending protections to Civil War veterans amid calls for better meals, bedding, and facilities for inmates.

Washington, D. G National Soldiers Horse Los Angeles County Calif Senate Works California Iyetarang Pacific Tafionahon Hsabled Sawhelle Atticle

Trial of Shooting Show Girls Ends in New York Court

The shooting case of Susan Graham Ethel Conrad and others neared completion as the defense planned to call Stella Singleton but she fainted in court. Witness Stokes remains in fragile health, with his testimony likely cut short as doctors warn of a critical condition.

New York N. Y St. Lotheys Susan Graham Ude Celend Ethel Conrad W.E. D. Sloken Tulionaira Lucy Stella Singleton Sfiss Graham Stokes Lis

Well Known Novelist Mrs Scragewinter Dies

London dispatch reports Mrs Arthur Stannard known by pen name John Scragewinter died today after two months bed confinement following a fall from an elevator. She was the covellar and noted novelist with an active career.

London Arthur Stannard Covellar John Scragewinter

Waldron seen in Kansas City amid marital dispute

A consorted sequence in Kansas City Kansas and nearby towns details Waldron seeking contact with his wife Waldron arrived by four AM and avoided capture yet, then fled to Waldron’s home where he confronted the narrator and refused police action.

Waldron Juan Kansas City Kansas Kinans City

Washington Declares Absinthe Import Prohibition

Washington D C Deg L Declaring absinthe dangerous to health the pure food department today decided its importation into the U S should be prohibited after January 1 next The order awaits the signature of the secretary of agriculture before becoming effective The bureau of chemistry conducted a long investigation Wiley head of the board said absinthe is one of the worst enemies of mankind and if we can keep the people of the U S from becoming salves to this demon we will do

Washington D. C Deg Department of Agriculture U. S Secretary of Agriculture Bureau of Chemistry Wiley Mali Thi LU

Wool Growers Open Annual Convention Opens Sessions with Tariff Debate

The 48th annual convention of the national wool growers association opened in Omaka Nebraska with a large turnout. President F R Gooding of Idaho delivered the opening address lambasting extortion and promoting tariff revision to protect U S flockmasters. He highlighted freight rate issues and compared costs across routes, urged protection under the Wilson act, and criticized William Jennings Bryan. Treasurer PF Miracle and Secretary SW McClure also reported.

Omaka Neh National Wool Growers’ Association Manuteum Congress F. R. Gooding Idaho Gooding Association Interstate Commeres Commission Svestern Rales Omaha Boston le Speaker Jenalogs Bryan Amer Peonte Svestock Chiat Morester Pincho Miracle Moning SW. McClure

Forty Two Moros slain in skirmish Mindanao

Lapao Mindanao December 14 Forty two Moro outlaws were killed in a clash with American scouts. There were no American fatalities. The fighting is part of a broader campaign to suppress organized bandit activity among Moro groups as disarmament orders extend across Mindanao and Jolo.

Lapao Mindanao P. T Mindapac Jola

Congress in session faces wide agenda and hearings

In Washington, December 14, Congress advances several major actions. House committees push a public buildings omnibus, Democrats oppose the plan, while Sulzer’s joint resolution to terminate the 1882 treaty with Russia advances 300 to 1 in the House. Senator Culberson pursues a similar effort in the Senate, seeking action on ratification or repeal as needed. The program also covers interstate commerce, federal aid for agricultural institutions, and various investigations into veterans care and wireless steamer operations.

Y. m Therier Louis D. Brandeis Bestar Stere Statue Commerce Committee Hahilly Senator Works Qulif Walt Maine Tyre Mitchcock Nebraska Lorimer Yecors Maxwell Edgar Darrow Drilery Monetary Commission Lef Ste Cederal Aii Culberson Texas Tuttle Democrats York Alabama Sulzer Sulver United States Russia Citi News Mathy New Fork Senate

Police seek two more for Kaufman crime

Police report two more suspects sought in the Kaufman murder case after two men admitted membership in the robbery band that killed Mrs. Kaufman outside her home the night of December 6. George Rabonda known as Tawhead and William Stacy are identified as active participants. Pred Boneham, arrested in Oakland, is linked as a driver and implicated in the hold up.

Channell Sin Chicago

Antisuffragists Seek Help On Women Vote Reform

London reports an anti suffrage delegation led by Lord Curzon met Prime Minister Asquith to press for changes to the forthcoming franchise reform bill. Asquith voiced sympathy but warned a referendum would not be accepted by suffragettes unless women could vote.

London Lord Curven Kedleston Asquith Dowsing Streets

Motion Pictures of the Dam at Keokuk

Palm Beach concern sends Eastern picture men to Keokuk to film the new water power dam as it prepares for nationwide showings in moving picture houses across the United States later this season.

Palm Concern Keokuk Fim Doung United States

Brandeis backs La Follette bill to curb trusts

Boston lawyer Louis D. Brandeis urged the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission to adopt the La Follette bill as a supplement to the Sherman act. He argued there are no natural monopolies and warned that trusts thrive on unfair pricing, bribery, and unlawful rebates, requiring a stronger, clearly defined remedy.

Washinton Louis D. Brandeis Boston Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Brandeis Steel Trust

Farm Hand Suspected in Four Murders Near Albany

In De Freestville, Albany County, police believe an Italian farmhand named Ed Dennis killed and mutilated Morner family members Jan. 8 or 9. Widow Mrs Morner and daughters Edith 20 and Blanche 17, and son Arthur 28, were found slain in a cow barn with hatchet wounds. A bloodstained hatchet and a four foot bale stick were recovered. Motive unclear though money was intact. Authorities call the suspect possibly insane.

Albany Dee Morner de- Freestville Rensselaer County Corn Morner Edith Blanche Arthur Marner Arthur Molser Dennis Chesa Tie Po- Hce Ars Mornet Sin

Shuster Remains Persian Treasurer General

In Teheran Persian authorities retain Morgan Shuster as treasurer-general. The cabinet cannot dismiss him without the national council's consent, and U.S. State Department reports in Washington note initial Petrograd rumors of his removal were incorrect. An American minister in Teheran relayed a message confirming Shuster's continued post.

Teheran Persia Deco Morgan Shuster National Council State Department Washington D. C St. Petersburg Bhuster Messagne Rusger

Probe of Dynamite Conspiracy Begins in Indianapolis

Dim campaign to expose a nationwide dynamite plot expands as federal grand jury convenes in Indianapolis. Investigation cites 100 explosions across 17 states from 1905 to 1911, linked to McNamara and McManigal confessions amid National Erectors' association efforts. Several incidents in Kansas City, Detroit, and California are noted with dates and locations.

Indianapolis Ind Federal Grand Jury National McNamaras McManigal Detroit Inne Iaigatta Ohio Jaois Michigan Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Massachusetts Connecticut Maryland Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Utah Washington California Tnois Pennsylvia Indiana Missouri Amrnamaras Mt Vernon Cleveland Santa Barbara Am Bridge Taft National Erectors’ Association Paranante Fuss City E. Griffin Kansig Che. Mclaymild Kansas City McManigaly Gion Ryan Kamyn Hockin Iron Workers Miller M. Ryan The Miner

Weather Outlook for Weathers Town and Ilingis

Mostly cloudy unsettled conditions continue tonight into Friday with moderate temperatures. In Ilingis expect unsettled weather tonight and Friday with a likely rise in temperatures in the northwest area. Sunrise is 7 19 and sunset 4 19 with a moon phase around 1507 am.

Ilingis Moontiss

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