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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1912

Page

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Convicted 33 Off for Leavenworth Parade Departure

Crowds watched melancholy procession as 33 convicts left county jail for Leavenworth. Officials, union leaders, and guards accompanied the train amid tense scenes with wives and bystanders. Attorneys sought writs of error while planning appeals to the Circuit Court.

Indianapolis Ind Leavenworth Kane Ed Lewis San Francisco Iron Workers’ Union D. BE. McClory International Union Jaih McClory Lewis Frank M. Ryan Heror Atd A.m Kansas US 3 Albert Fi. Anderson Chester Hu Krum Seircuit Court of Appeals Ortle McMfenigel Los Angeles

Writs to Prevent Removals Denied

Chicago dispatch reports Judge Seaman in the U S Court of Appeals refused immediate action on writs to halt removals of eight dynamite case defendants. Indicted men were moved toward Fort Leavenworth. bonds may yet free them. Officials note a special train carrying prisoners passes through St Louis at 10 p m en route to Fort Leavenworth.

Enya Pennsylvania Terreante LeavenWorth Advienent Anderson Chester HH. Krum St. Louis Font Kean U. S Charley W. Miller Schivarts Toseph Schwartz Chicago Jal Tofay Fernal Lenenworts Kan Seauan Seaman Fort Leaventworth Dee Union Station Fort Leavenworth Missouri Facile

Lost baseball manager and San Francisco club owner

The report names Billy Neody of the San Francisco club Socks News Wren and J. Cal Ewing, owner of the San Francisco ub, with manager BIN Roldy. Since December 1, no whereabouts were given before January 15. Harry Walton, secretary of the club, would take charge. indications point to Cleveland as the home base and plans to seek a new manager.

San Francisco Wren Billy” Neody San Peancisco Gal Fog Vasewall Finnler J. Cal Ewing San Francisco Ub Wing Henra Troy Bin Roldy Decemer Harry Walton Ela Theldy Cleveland New Millerin

First Parcels to Be Melted in Washington Post Office

Washington December reports announce the inaugural melting of the first parcel under the new parcels post system at the Washington post office. Postmaster General Hitchcock will supervise the ceremony with department officials and board members. The nationwide rollout begins at midnight with about 60 000 post offices serving as package mail stations on New Year’s Day, many operating briefly due to the holiday. Officials expect a gradual increase as the system adapts to demand.

Washington, D. C Dec Washington City Rank TL. Tachcock Hitchcock

New Haven Officials Arrested Over Fatal Westport Wreck

Bridgeport, Conn. officials Henry J. Horn Benjamin B. Pollock and Charles N. Woodward of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad were arrested today on manslaughter warrants. Wreck in Westport October 2 prompted the charges alleging excessive speed.

Bridgeport Conn Henry J. Horn Benjamin B. Pollock Charles N. Woodward New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Westport Ctober 2 Utt

Indictments in Knabe death probe two named

Indianapolis undertaker A M Ragsdale and Dr Wm B Craig were indicted by the Marion county grand jury in the probe of the murder of Dr Helen Keaba an Or taberea jit.

Indianapolis Ind Wm. B. Craig A. M. Ragsdale Marion County Grand Jury Helen Keaba Ortaberea

Balkan Federation Near Dissolution Threatens Unity

A Balkan alliance fragilely holds together as Bulgarians, Greeks, Serbs, and Rumanians press for territorial and status concessions. Greece seeks Monastir and Aylona while Bulgaria eyes gains. Turks maneuver amid competing powers to keep the coalition intact and avert a collapse of the peace conference.

Lonton Greece Yukim Satoniki Monastir Servia Aylona Albania Adriatic Italy Thasos Samothrace Imbres Lemnos Mytilene Chios Taly Oaly Montenegro Turkey Austria Wilattain Denbroy Paris Bulgaria Vienna Tenilery Danube Siustria Knyarna Liacksea Macedonia Rumania

Durango Disorder Worsens as Rebels Close on City

Turmoil in Durango Mexico continues beyond federal control as troops are at disposal. Rebels grow bolder near Durango city while refugees report rioting and suffering. Railroad and telegraph links to Durango are cut.

Washington, D. C Durango Alexico Durango City

Treaty lapse to be without effect in Russo American ties

Dec 31 report from St. Petersburg notes Russia will keep tariff and passport practices post treaty lapse, under an informal modus vivendi from Washington. Existing Russo American treaties remain, consular appointments and exequaturs may linger, while no rush seen for new treaty or passport reform by Russian circles. The Wilson cabinet may propose changes as consular reshuffles occur. no public interest or war risk expected.

St. Petersburg Washington Congress of the United States Wilson Tris Kokovsot Duma

Hotel Workers to Strike Tonight in New York

New York hotel employees including waiters cooks and elevator operators plan a New Year’s Eve strike set by the International Union. Hotel managers say minimal throng handling is planned while unions push for higher pay and better conditions amid ongoing counter worker strikes in the area.

New York Qotenaods Itcken International Vatet Workers’ Union Gament International Peace Forts State Chamber of Commerce Couter Fiotel Lars’ Anton T Je Philadelphia Albany Rochester Syracuse New Traven Hartford

Davenport Educator Weds Miss Hutchinson in Keokuk

George Edward Maratall principal of Davenport high school married Effie Hutchinson daughter of Captain Hutchinson in Keokuk at 7 o clock by Rev. George C. Williams. The couple, prominent in Keokuk society, left for Chicago and will reside in Davenport. The note adds the union was celebrated December 21 with plans for a February 14 home."

George Marshall Effie Hutchinson Keokuk George Edward Maratall Davenportt High School Russ Effie Hutchinson Hutchinson

Detectives Surround Rockefeller Residences in Subpoena Push

Detectives and private guards encircle John D. Rockefeller and his two daughters in New York as the House sergeant at arms moves to serve a subpoena in the Pure Money trust inquiry. Authorities plan to trap the financier within 24 hours, with guards sealing exits at Fifth Avenue and nearby addresses while Chappell and other agents arrive.

New, York Dee Wh. Rockefeller Tarrytown Witch Avenue New York Re. D. Hunter McAlphin M. HH Dodge Milliousire Pure Money Trust Riddell Rockefeller Valny Byers Liu Rockfeller Fitsh Avenue Chappell Reck- An Ceqi'eh Washington

Tafts And Party Return To Washington DC

President Taft and Mrs Taft arrive in Washington with accompanying party after canal trip. Col Goethals will remain in Washington to consult with committees. others proceed to White House for daytime appointments and game time.

Washington Taft Col George We Goethais White House Goerkals

Des Moines Names Successor Judge Preston Succeeds

Governor Carroll names Henry Sihveld of Newton as judge of the district court to replace Judge Preston who moves to the Supreme Court. Secretary of State records Bettendorf company incorporation in Davenport with seven and a half million dollars authorized, based on the company's value and business prospects. Summary notes a three quarter million dollar average yearly profit over the past five years.

Des Moines Henry Sihveld Newton Carroll Preston Supreme Bunch Fea Siar Bettendorf Company Davenport

Spanish Cabinet Resigns Amid Discordant Elements

Madrid on December 31 Count Romanones presented King Alfonso with the cabinet resignation. The move follows the premiership amid the assassination and the new government to be formed. the ministry is described as containing discordant elements and the king asked for a new cabinet.

Madrid Spain Romanones Ubdératan Prem Canatejss Alfonso

Despondent Teacher Ends Life In Missouri Home

A Lewiston teacher Lilcy Innes, a resident of Warrensburg Missouri, hanged herself at her parents home near there during a vacation. Authorities say she was despondent over fears of failing health and left a note noting her distress.

Warrensburg Dee Lilcy Innes Lewiston Moilans Smelda

World New Year Greeting Via Wireless Flash

The Navy Department in Washington reports the plan to flash a New Year greeting from the Arlington wireless tower near Arlington Virginia to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and other stations worldwide. If successful messages travel via high power links to Key West Bimini and Point Loma vessels, possibly circling the globe along the Mediterranean to the Suez Canal.

Washington, D. C Dee Juavy Department Arlington Paris Navy Department Arlington Tower Clifden Ireland Marconi Eiffel Tower Miftden Key West Colon Land Point Loma Atlantic Pacific Frange Globe Mediterranean Suez Canal

Classification 1 Still Under Ban Classification

Report from the Interstate Commerce Commission says the Western Classification No 11 proposal remains suspended through February 24. The commissionfound the changes would unevenly raise some rates despite lower costs in many cases and urges carriers to revise the classification to align with suggested reforms and base future rates on them.

Washington, D. GC Dee al the Interstate Commerce Commission Als Favage Interstate Commerce Convision

Americans Safe as Consul Reports All Registered Residents

American Consul John E. Kebas clearly states to the State Department that all Americans registered as residents in his district are now accounted for after events in Saloniki. Washington, D. C. confirms receipt of the advisory.

al Saloniki State Department Washington, D. C John E

Weather forecast for Des Moines remains unsettled

The forecast indicates fair conditions tonight and Wednesday in Des Moines with light southerly winds. Unclear text suggests a low around 31 degrees and a possible moonlit sky pattern.

Dea Moines Dee Lowa Wiltteel

Castro Detained at Ellis Island Pending Entry Decision

Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela arrived aboard the steamship La Touraine and was detained at Ellis Island for a health and visa review. He traveled under the name Ruiz and denied being a revolutionary or ill, while officials assess his potential admission under U.S. immigration laws.

New York Cipriano Castro Venezela la Touraine 2Llis Island Castro Ruiz Hus Touraine Elis Ishin Cus Tovernpegt Casita State Department Washington Williams Bureau of Immigration Nagel Department of Commerce and Sector V Williams Immigration Service Venesuela Char le Touraine Lincoln Jeferson

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