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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

Page

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Moyer Attacked and Forced From Bopper Region by Mob

Charles H. Moyer leader of the Western Federation of Miners reports being assaulted in Hancock Michigan near the Lead hotel. He was shot in the back and scalp wounds, dragged through the hotel to a train, and driven to Calumet to continue to fight. Deputies escorted the group during the journey. He vows to return to Calumet to support miners.

Milwaukee Wia Hancock Michigan Vichot Charles A. Moyer Western Federation of Pliners Chicago St. Paul Moyer Calumet Sheriff Gruse Raem Western Federation of Uurst Brefore Charles Tanner Avestern Federation of Miners Houghton Hl “Fe Lynch Fang Jamex McNaughton Meann Ker Calumet and Hecla Wisconsin Mr. Moyer Tle Charles H. Moyer Hendlay Sierift

Martial Law in Copper Country as Mob Attacks Moyer

Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, arrived in Chicago after a mob beat, shot, and drove him from Hancock Michigan. He says James McNaughton fled with the Cabinet and Metra at the station. A plan for settlement, involving federal and state arbitration, was discussed two hours prior to the attack. Federal probe requested and officials expect constitutional relief by political channels.

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Unclear fragmentary headline on arrests and funerals

fragmentary text mentions gathering evidence to identify suspects in Moy­er case and legal action in Michigan, with an instruction to union men to arrange for funeral of fire victims.

Michigan Federation of Tabor

M'NOUGHTON SAYS NO Denies Links to Driving Out

Calumet Michigan December reports reveal union officers probing identity of men who ousted workers in the Western Federation troubles. Affidavits from Hancock residents may anchor warrants while Claude Taylor arrives to advise on arrests. Funeral plans loom for seventy Christmas Eve victims as grim processions and interfaith burials unfold.

Calumet Mich Caartes H. Moser John Tanner Eltecrs Westers Federation Gopi Wilay Kidneping Hancock Claude 9 Taylor Michigan State Federation of Labor Grand Rapids Moyer Barones Regiounl Ballels Federation The Upton O¢Al Union Henr'see Ishpeming Negaunee Michigan Scott Hotel Copper Range Houghton Alty Union of Melats

Train killer Bostick sentenced to hang in California

Los Angeles December 27 John Bostick the confessed train killer was sentenced to be hanged at San Quentin for the murder of Horace E Montagne the passenger agent after he robbed and fired on a Southern Pacific express train near Rimont December 1.

Los Angeles Gal John Fhoatick San Quentin Horace E. Montagne Bostick Southern Pacific Bimonte

Two Muscatine Men to Be Rivals for Pepper Seat

Muscatine city politics heat up as City Attorney Charles Haney says he will run with the Progressive ticket if placed in the race to succeed the late Congressman Pepper. Cronin, Pepper's secretary, is expected to announce a candidacy within weeks, with local Democrats united behind him if he enters.

Muscatine Mays Jete I.S. Peppers Tower House of Congress Charles PB Hanie Supera Washington, D. C M. F. Cronin Pepper Logi Progressives Hanley Mr. Hanley Cronin Mir. Cronin J. Wade Mr. Cronin Washington Croult Willow D. C AI. F. pGronin Fepper Mancatine County Tim Ite Cromin Nana Smit

Official Who Seeks Moore Nomination

City Attorney C. P. Hanley pursues the Moore nomination amid hopeful friends and limited opposition. Hanley, a prominent Progressive, helped form the district party branch and holds the distinction of the ticket’s sole officeholder candidate.

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Practical Farming aims outline for Muscatine County

Muscatine County Crop Improvement Society moves toward a practical program for annually expanding agricultural work. County Crop Advisor A Kirkpatrick reports plans for a state experimental substation on Macgentine Island and cooperative efforts to improve cabbage, melon production, and dairy testing. Plans include wilt free cabbage, home variety breeding, melon pruning to combat lice and blight, orchard demonstrations, cow testing with monthly inspections, and a county contest to boost agricultural achievement. Demonstration work with the US Department of Agriculture will expand, with farmer cooperation and statical reporting to record progress.

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Make Your Windows Say Here It Is Ad Campaign

National advertisers intensify campaigns to spur demand for new products. Manufacturers invite dealers to join the effort, using newspaper advertising to arouse interest and drive readers to locate the goods. Public learning through ads boosts showroom inquiries.

Uaci Rodda Bureau ‘Advertising Adaeirlean New Paper “Publishers' Association World Building New York

Settle Method for Bankers to Follow

The federal reserve organization committee sets the process to apply for stock in regional banks. Banks must submit a formal resolution within sixty days, choosing accept or reject options, then have cashier transmit the stock application to Washington. Hearings will determine reserve city sites with Chicago hearings planned and multiple cities considered including St Paul and Minneapolis.

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Township committees discuss county executive panel

The article notes proposed restructuring of the county executive committee. It would comprise chairmen from public safety, animal husbandry, farm crops, labor and employment, horticulture, home economics, and agriculture in schools committees.

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Unsettled Iowa Weather with Snow Flurries Forecast

Unsettled weather covers Iowa with chances of snow flurries in the south and higher temperatures in the north. Sunrise and moonrise times noted for the area, with a scattered sky and variable winds as the forecast extends into Sunday.

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