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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1911

Page

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Moon Law Impacts Saloons Across Iowa State

Iowa's Moon law faces Supreme Court ruling as saloons must reduce to one per 2000 residents. Des Moines court decisions define consent petitions, affecting Davenport, Burlington, and other towns. Judges De Gratz and Rexholt outline the law's intent, while alcohol interests warn of widespread closures and tax losses.

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Clark and Schmidt sentenced by court in Kansas case

Shady Meadow schoolteacher Mary Chamberlain’s timing was tied to a notorious tar and-settlement scheme. Clark and Schmidt were convicted and fined $200 each plus costs by Judge Grover in Lincoln Center district court. Simms was acquitted. the two men denied rumors of a $23,000 settlement and faced appeals from others involved.

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Murder charge against Mrs Vermilya in police poisoning case

An indict ment accusing Mawso Vermillya of poisoning Policeman Arthur Bissinette with Elk was returned by the grand jury. Vermilya remains jailed without bail as four men await hanging for the murder of Fred W. Grelzow, with the defendant expressing no sympathy for them.

Chicago, Jr Mawso Vermillya Arthur Bissinette Elk Shel

Firestorm at Open Board of Trade destroys Chicago hotel records

A blaze swept the Open Board of Trade area wrecking the Chicago Board of Trade building and three Kaiserhof era hotels. One thousand guests were evacuated as firefighters battled the flames for hours, with no injuries reported and losses estimated around 200000 dollars. Incendiary origins were suspected as investigators looked for the cause.

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Trial of Lee Krampa Begins in Newton Iowa

The second trial of Lee Krampa charged with the murder of Naili a Hermesmell near Baxter began in Newton district court. The first jury vote was eleven to one for conviction but resulted in a disagreement. Matilda Sermesmelr, who lived alone near Baxter, was found murdered on her kitchen floor. Tramps were arrested in connection with the case weeks later.

Newton Des Lee Krampa Naili Tramps

Wabash Seeks Reorganization and Bond Interest Plans

An official said funds for January interest on the road’s mortgage bonds, with 323,900,100 outstanding, are in the bank. A committee issued an announcement offering to pay interest to all bondholders who deposit their bonds, as Wabash moves to reorganize under Equitable Trust.

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Congress in session on Russian abrogation and hearings

Senate devices focus on ratifying the president's notification to Russia before adjournment. Leslie J. Saylor of Illinois testifies at Lorimer hearing contradicting J. D. Brown of Illinois on alleged corruption. House defers on the deficiency bill carrying more than 82 million. Mayor Generst Wool testifies on military concentration plan. Rep Selzer says Congress will waive technicalities to join with Senate on Russian abrogation. Steel investigating committees probe ore rates in Minnesota.

Washington, D. C Taft Rayner Rus Unie Lodge Senate Chamber Russia House Charse Senate House Foreign Affairs Her Maryland United States French Chamber For Deputies State Department Cluse Thont Trayner Congress Culberson Ledge Leslie J. Saylor Ilinois Lorimer J. D. Brownback BR. L. Khaborouh Warris- Durr Bie Rouse Generst Wool Selzer Setiite Steel John G. Brown Chicago Minnesot Lee Eee

Packers Trial Jurors Sworn In Chicago Indicts Sherman Violations

The jurors for the Chicago Packers trial were sworn in at noon in Chicago. Indicted under the Sherman anti trust law, the panel includes Asa Banaites Naperville farmer and others from Naperville Plainfield Ottawa LaGrange Wilton Center and Chicago. Testimony to begin after selection.

Chicago, I Der Chicago Asa Banaistes Farmer Naperville Myelin Fermer Dendes Surtoni Merers

President Taft to Recommend Downward Tariff Revision

Washington December 1 After a cabinet meeting Tafts memo on wool and woolens was revised and the president decided to urge a downward revision He will not set specific rates but indicate the recent duties should be materially lowered The message likely goes to Congress tomorrow.

Washington, D. C We Cabinet Taft Wool and Woolens Congress

Attack on Non Union Drivers in St Louis Renewed

Renewed police activity in St Louis Missouri as authorities report intensified action in a crackdown on non union drivers. Investigators say the focus is on illegal employment practices and enforcement of transit labor rules amid ongoing disputes. Local officials urge compliance and warn of further inspections and detentions if violations persist.

Promise of Peace in China Brighter

Six great powers Japan Britain United States Russia France and Germany unite to assist Wu Ting Fang and Pang Sco in negotiations. The talks hint at ending Manchu rule while Yuan Shikai dominates the convention, with a republican or imperial outcome debated by delegates amid British involvement and tensions in Shanghai and Hankow.

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