02 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson held a private meeting with P. Morgan, discussing ongoing financial and wartime affairs. Morgan conveyed support from key banking interests while outlining potential funding and economic stability measures for the nation.
Washington July 2 The Senate resumed debate on the harbor bill. Committees approved A C Miller of San Francisco for a federal board and continued four other nominees. A campaign publicity law amendment was discussed. President Wilson planned talks with Morgan on industrial and financial conditions. The White House described the Morgan conference as friendly and no details were released by Morgan.
President Wilson discussed business conditions with J. P. Morgan and organized calls with Henry Ford as part of a broader open minded approach to trust legislation. The meetings aimed to show willingness to hear big business views while pursuing antitrust actions like the New Haven dissolution, with dates set for mid July and related regulatory steps pending.
Judson Harmon and Madge Bates B Smith named receivers for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad by the U S district court on behalf of Bankers Trust Co of New York. Bonds set at 100000 each. Foreclosure action seeks a mortgage of about 3600000 and warns officials and employees against interfering with or transferring railroad property. The line previously passed to Baltimore and Ohio in 1900 after Morgan interests took over.
A Chicago letter received by Circuit Judge Kl links an anonymous writer to the February murder in Schieholax Cemetery Advers. The letter says I am going to jump into the lake today. Lowrk Hollander, father of the slain girl, testified about what she told him the night of the crime.
Whelington July 1 Secretary Meadon requests an investigation after reports say bankers were briefed on gold movements in New York. The disclosure allegedly allowed some to profit from cheaper exchange rates as gold arrived, while a Chicago commerce delegation plans talks with Secretary Redfield on retrust regulation.
A late secretary message reports Huerta delegates agreeing to discuss peace with constitutionalists as mediation efforts intensify. Washington mediators paused sessions while Carranza communications seek time to consult, with U S troops remaining at Vera Cruz until a provisional government is formed and recognized.
Fragmented transcript shows Dr. J Horner of Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College urging fewer social eugenics limits and more love, insisting children need instruction before age nine and urging respect for mothers. He argues eugenics must be universal to count and cites attraction by beauty and strength as guiding measures.
An official statement indicates the United States seeks a new treaty with Russia to replace the prior pact. The conveyed proposal to the White House suggests a comprehensive framework, with discussion focusing on security guarantees and cooperation.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Ralph C. Miller and several named figures in a California federal context. Mentions a favorable vote on three MEMS of board and lists names like Pharlas Hamlin Harding Warburg and locations including Boston Birmingham New York Chicago. Unclear passage lacks coherent event data.
Massive Trieste crowd gathers as the bodies of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg are landed from the battleship Viribus Unitis. Ceremonies begin with naval honors, clergy blessings, and a long funeral procession to the Vienna rail line, while Emperor William II cancels his Vienna trip due to illness.
Edgar M. Cullen former New York Court of Appeals chief justice argued that constitutional construction should reflect public opinion and be done by the people rather than solely by courts. He spoke on the theme The people and the law at the Maryland Bar annual meeting, noting a school that wants courts to align provisions with current economic industrial and social realities.
Prince Nathoo, an Indian fortune teller long based in Iowa City, was arrested yesterday afternoon on a serious charge and taken to town city for processing. A 20-year-old French-born witness, identified as Grace Cornish, is expected to testify against him if an indictment is returned. Nathoo, who arrived from Des Moines a year ago, had sought a city permit to operate a fortune telling business and previously pitched plans for a manufacturing venture involving Indian relic restoration, before settling into his current studio on East Second Street. He pleaded not guilty at his initial appearance, with a preliminary hearing set for next week and bond arrangements reported.
Freeport physician Dr. Edwin Carman disclosed to the district attorney that two weeks before Mrs. Louisa Bailey was killed in his office he received a threatening phone call. Police pursue two theories of motive while Carman declines to reveal whether the message came from a man or a woman amid questions of possible asylum involvement.
West Virginia miners vote to accept the federal board's settlement terms. United Mine Workers officials announced the men would be ordered back to work Monday after a labor action.
Milwaukee track walkers and railroad detectives thwart an alleged plan to derail the Southwest Limited west of Arden Iowa. Investigators report finding spikes and overheard discussions by three men aged about 25 40 and 26. Authorities and railroad detectives camped at the scene but did not capture the trio. the wrecking attempt was planned for last night.
The Canadian Pacific Steamer Assinibola with 100 passengers ran ashore at Ba Neighbor Shoal Cove Island Georgian Bay. No danger feared. the steamer Manitoba was dispatched to assist, despite uncertain conditions and a slight leak in the forepeak. The Assinibola was en route from Sault Ste Marie to Port McNicoll when grounded.
In a July Senate debate Republicans cited industrial and business recession concerns while Democrats argued that U S business conditions were strong globally. Senator Simmons opened with treasury surplus claims, Gallinger noted unemployment and tariff effects, Hollis defended labor gains, and Martine cited a New Jersey sewing machine plant shortening shutdowns.
Two robbers killed Deputy Sheriff McDuffy and wounded a robber in a mid Atlantic style assault on Oregon Washington Railroad No. 1 two miles east of Meachaxi Pendleton area. Conductor Ferguson and guard Wet fired upon the robbers who fled with stolen money and valuables leaving many passengers unrobbed, including women.
Dr Rupert Blue surgeon general of the United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service arrived in New Orleans with Dr R H Cree to investigate bubonic plague conditions. They were met by Mayor Martin Behrman and local health officers and toured the infected area around the Volunteers of America home where two cases were found last week.
Fair weather continues in Iowa and Illinois tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the northern portions. In Muscatine the temperature at 7 o clock a.m. was 74 degrees. Sunrise is 4 19, sunset 7 28, moonrise 12 38 p.m.
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