Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Muscatine Journal in Muscatine, Iowa

Page 1

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1911

Page

1

Peace Conference in China Expected to Fail

Shanghai talks between imperial government and the revolutionary party appear doomed. Imperial forces mass north toward Pukow as Chang Hsun and rebel troops clash, while diplomats discuss a potential dual mediation by Britain and Japan amid stalled loan negotiations.

China Peklog Shanghai Imperial Revolutionary Party Pukow Yumne Shi-Kal Tang-siao Yi Spanghui Tr dx Yunn-Shi-Kal Yuan-shi-Kai Nanking Dee Chang- Hsin Su- Chew-aAn Ginew Wei-Kwang Nay Nang Hann Tien Tain- Pukow Chang Hsun Peking Shanghsis Chang-Hyun U.S Great Britain Germany France Hunan London Japan United States Haa

New York Discovers Pre-Christmas Shortage of New Money

New York on December 26 reports a famine of new currency at the sub-treasury. Banks and individuals seeking crisp bills or coins for gifts faced limited supply as a MacVaugh policy required banks to cover transport costs from the mint. The change has left banks reluctant to obtain large shipments, transferring costs to those requesting small sums.

New York Sub-Treasury Sub Treasury MacVaugh Treasury Department

Italian Woman Guilty of Murder in Golden Trial

In Golden Colorado on December 3 a jury found Angelina Garramone guilty of first degree murder in the August 20, 1910 death of Mrs Maria Laguardia. The jury recommended life imprisonment. Witnesses, including Concetta Forgiona and daughter Stella, testified Garramone enlisted others to lure Laguardia to a secluded spot where she was slain, allegedly for about 380 dollars. The case also involved forgery charges and claims of occult influence.

Golden Colo Cam Af Btts Angelina Garramone Maria McGuardin Garremone Garramone Cassie Chadwick Garrampone Forgions Lamardin Garramono Stella Forgiona

New Trial Granted in McDermott Will Case

St Louis December 23 Circuit Judge Withrow granted a new trial in the McDermott will case after a three day deliberation produced a verdict contrary to the judge instruction A motion to return judgment for the defendants was denied despite the jury verdict for the plaintiff The trial featured a striking jury in a legal action in which the judge ordered a law trial

Granta Trian St. Louis Withrow McDermott

St Louis arrest linked to Chicago missing girl case

Chicago missing girl case focuses on St Louis after actor Austin Graham is detained with a hotel guest claiming the name Violet Baker. The woman, aged 22, says she is Budah Sure, an actress born in Seattle and raised in Nashville, with a Chicago home and stage career. Authorities push to identify the suspect while confusion over names continues.

St. Louis Violet Buchler Chicago Holreas Budah Sure Identifeation Nashville Tant Buelah Dake Gervais Lamertgon Buehler Violet Buehler Chicago Iolat Bushler Miss Buehler Nomon Givraham Ray Graham

Britt Woman Dies From Burns In Home Gas Explosion

Mrs. Pverett Holmindinger of Avitt Ta died from severe burns after a gasoline stove explosion in their Britt home early today. Her husband suffered serious injuries before aid arrived. Police and fire officials investigated the blast and its circumstances.

Avitt Der Pverett Holmindinger

President Taft Plays Santa Claus at White House

President Taft distributed gifts at the White House on December 23, giving fan turkeys to policemen and married clerks, five dollar gold pieces in envelopes to clerks, and sticks to secret service guards. A large forty five pound turkey arrived from Postmaster Douglas of Tuscaloosa Alabama for the Christmas dinner.

Washington, D. C Taft Santa Claus accrTs Dogena Wilts House Secret Service Mr. Fatt White House Douglas Tuscaloosa Ala Grace Lie

Jennings and Cobb Financed by Navin in Detroit Club

The Detroit Journal reports manager Hugh Jennings and Ty Cobb of the Detroit American League club will be financially involved with Frank J. Navin, president of the Detroit club, in the Providence club organization within the International League.

Detroit, Mich Detroit’ Journal Hugh Jennings Ty" Cobb Detroit American’ League Baseball Club Frank J. Navin Detroit Providence Club International League

Taft Suggestion Against Treaty Sparks Debate

London dispatch reports the Hay-Pauncefote treaty clause that opens the Panama Canal to all nations on equal terms, directly opposing President Taft's proposal for preferential American ship passage. The Pall Mall Gazette urges Britain to clarify its view while weighing commercial interests against U. S. aims.

London Great Britain U. S Taft Congress Panama Canal Pall Mall Gazette Edward Grey Sevratary Bryce St Washington Constantinople Suez Canal

Many Witnesses Summoned by Chicago Packers Trial

Government counsel prepared for Tuesday testimony in the Sherman act case against Chicago meat packers. Listed witnesses include Henry J. Weeder of Swift and Co. A. T. Fuller National Packing Co. O. C. Snow National Packing Co. Arthur Golby National Packing Co. A. H. Benn Edward Tilden aide. J. D. Standish former Nacional Packing secretary. Moses H. Joseph New York Butchers' Assoc. C. W. Rothe Armor supervisor. Charles Jeligina Armour Boston, Charles Barry National Packing New York, George Houghton Boston Swift, George W. Ballantine Denver Stock Yards, Joseph H. Moses Edward Tilden agent, Michael Ryan American Meat Packers association.

Chicago Chicago’ Meat Packers Hanry JH. Weeder Swift and Companoy A. T. Fuller National Packing Co O. C. Snow National Pacing Co Arthur Golby A. H. Benn Edward Tilden J. Lyman J. D. Standish Nacional Packing Co J. Robertson Portsmouth Moses H. Joseph New York Butchers Schwarz, Child and Sulaberger Company C. W. Rothe

Mrs Shank Aids Husband In Christmas Market Stand

Mrs Lewis Shank helped her husband Indianapolis mayor in a Christmas market effort. She sold dressed turkeys chickens walnuts and mincemeat purchased from producers at prices under the regular dealers. The mayor supervised outside the market selling live birds as well.

Indianapolis Ind Lewis Shank Potivels Shank

Turkey to Enter Dodo Class to Persians Slain Fear of Census Bureau Experts

Washington reports warn of a looming turkey crisis with only 3.5 million birds on farms in 1910, down from 6.6 million in 1900, risking Christmas and Thanksgiving supplies within a decade. Ducks and geese also fell. chickens rose sharply.

Turkey Census Bureau Washington, D. C U. S Congus Durean Dulleda

Deputies Seek War Funds for Turkish Campaign

Constantinople reports an extraordinary credit of 2,590,000 asked by the war minister to cover expenses for ongoing operations against the invading Italian army in Tripoli. In London the Italian seizure of the British steamer Menavleh is acknowledged with $150,000 on board and Turkish parcels taken. The men remain delayed pending official reports from the consul at Hodietta.

Constantinople Tripoli Drillah London Khedivlat Steamship and Dock Company Men Avleh Red Sea Pugin Foreign Office Wat Ber Hodeita Alexandria Egypt Menvsleh Puglia Menzalents

Diplomats and spouses sail for Panama Canal visit

French Ambassador Jules Jusserand and his wife along with Netherlands Minister and Mrs J Loudon and U S Attorney General and Mrs Wickersham departed New Orleans today for a canal zone visit. A formal reception was held aboard amid local and French dignitaries before the ship sailed.

Netherlands Canal New Orleans Jules Jusserand Tusserand France J. Loudon United States Wickersham Canal Zone Amsasador Mme. Jusserand

Roosevelt on correspondence and public letters conflict

The New York Evening Post quotes Theo Roosevelt on the Harriman Roosevelt contribution issue. Roosevelt recounts Sheldon asking why the truth was not stated and offers to make a statement, expressing appreciation for his courtesy and readiness to let him proceed.

New York New York Evening Post Today Theo Roosevelt Georg R. Sheldos Republican National Committee Sheldon

Holiday cheer for accused minister in Boston case

Boston, Dec 22. Counsel for a clergyman accused of murder reported improved condition and cheerful mood of his client. A large box of flowers and Christmas goodies arrived from a former fiancée. Cambridge parishioners planned a Christmas dinner for the pastor as Richeson made progress with no signs of blood poisoning.

Boston Mass Trey Richeson Wm. A. Morse Mins -Avig Linnell Morse Violet Edmands Fell George A. Sargent Richason

Ocean Shore Stock Sold at Public Auction

In San Francisco on December 22 United States Referees auctioned Ocean Shore Railway stock once held by J Downey Harvey for 600000 at public sale. Armand Kreft sold the holdings to W W Anderson for 250000 and Anderson called himself an executor, declining further comment.

W. W. Anderson Tanderupt Clubman San Francisco Cal Ocean Shore Railway J. Downey Harvey United States Armand Kreft Anderson

Slain Girl Victim Of Slayer's Error

Hyde Park Mass December 23 Bridget Pritchard an 18 year old housemaid was stabbed to death near West Glenwood avenue bridge The victim named an Italian attacker and police searched Italian districts but found no suspect The crime occurred shortly after the girl walked to her aunt Mrs Thomas Pritchard’s home where she died in her arms A knife handle was found at the scene police say robbery was not the motive

Hyde Park Mass Bridget Pritchard Franklin Grant Misa Pritchard Thomas Pritchard Sbe Jarre Boston

Poisoning in Kentucky Family Kills Two

Henderson Kentucky December report says the Royster family of Robards faced a fatal poisoning. Sheriff arrests Philip Burr, a rejected suitor formerly on the Royster estate. Henry Royster, 18, and cook Thomas Royster were seriously ill. Lorena Royster and others expected to recover. Beer delivered to a supposed friend is blamed for the attack.

Paison Royster

Former Police Officers Testify in Ben Mahray Trial

In Council Bluffs on December 23 the forenoon session heard ex officers Frank A Skipton and T B Richardson testify about Ben Marays visits to George H Richmond when he was police chief. They said suspicions aroused over Mahray gang activities and the chief was alerted but no action taken. Courts will adjourn tonight until after Christmas.

Council Bluffs Ben Marke J. C Mahray Frank A. Skipton Council Blaise T. B. Richardson George H. Richmond Mabray Gan

Verdict Hint for Krampe Murder Trial in Newton

Indications at noon pointed to a possible agreement by the jury in the Leo Krampe murder case of Miss Matilda Jermesmell near Baxter. The jury had been out about twenty hours, with the court recalling them for further instructions before resuming deliberations.

Newton Leo Krampe Matilda Jermesmell Nome Baxter

Two Entombed Miners Rescued From Mine

Shenandoah Pennsylvania December 23 Two miners Joseph Reed and Thomas Levan of Lehigh Valley Coal Company were entombed overnight at Gallagher Colliery. They were rescued uninjured today and will spend Christmas with their families. The mine wall was large enough to threaten life and required rapid relays of miners to reach them. They had prepared a timber lattice to guard against further collapse and safeguarded food and water.

Shenandoah Josph. Reed Thomas Levan Lehigh Valley Coal Company Mina Pifidinis Wigans England Syoas Tetley Sin Germany Dortmund Teutor ‘Burgla

Issue Warrants for Risk Co Officers in Denver

Federal warrants were issued for four United States Postal Insurance Company officers over mail fraud. Indicted: D C Nevin president O D Sumatead Harry E Insley all Kansas City and Charles A White Carver Denver. Company formed in Denver three years ago with 1,000,000 capital. $82,000 moved to treasury. $70,000 spent and no policies issued. Warrant also for F C Lougee Council Bluffs Iowa over wildcat stock case.

Denver Col United States Postal Insurance Company D. C. Nevin D. Sumatead Harry E. Insley Kansas City Charles A. White- Carver Tasley Speer Wasme F.C. Lougee Council Bluffs Paraffin Oil Company

Weather Forecast Fragments For Weekend

Mostly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Warmer tonight, colder Sunday afternoon or night. Moon rise around 7 03 pm. Sunset around 4 20 pm. Suprise 7 16 likely OCR noise.

Also Mentioned on This Page

New WWRY MS. Garramone St.louis Britt Jennings and Cobbin Deal Englash Papen BYU Hela Wsstans Tabriz Teheran St. Petersburg Persia Lake Urumta Tabria Tauri Lugadon Resht Pereta Julisa Panama J. R Bringet Pritchard Hyde Park, Mass Lover Say Kentucky Police Force Risk CO
Search Courier

Search the Muscatine Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Muscatine Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication