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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1913

Page

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Receivers Appointed for Major Pittsburgh Firms

In Pittsburgh a wave of bank failures and company suspensions occurred as First Second National Bank shut, followed by closures of McKeesport's First National Bank and American Water Works and Guarantee company. Receivers were named for these entities and related Kuhn interests amid a government inquiry into reserve deficiencies and banking policies.

Pictabureh Pittsburgh First National Bank of Merkeesport American Waterworks & Guardalee Company Lio United States 3.3 WS. Kahn, Inc Nad Tiv Muscorgh Bank Jin Alan Ita Nindars Nan First National Banke McKeesport Owus U. S First Second National Treasury Department Second National Pittsburgh Bank Savings Z. S J. J. Parson Federal Court American Water Works and Guirantes Company Amon American Water Works and Guarantes Company Clinton Water Works Company Clinhton Neokuk Water | Company War W.S. Kuhn Whorn Ulin Delaware James S. Kuhn Bosi Kuhn Jamoa Interm West Pennsylvania Traction and Water Power Company Troller Western Pennk Union Coat’ Company W. 5 W. S. Kuhn Colonial Trust Company Commercial National Bank and Commonwealth Why

Flames Threaten Big Packing Plant in Amola Fire

Omela July 7 A blaze at the Nelson Morris packing company beet house in Omaha started in the forenoon and threatened to destroy the half million dollar plant. Firemen, aided by the Omaha fire department, brought the flames under control after hours, with losses estimated around 130 thousand dollars. The fire began on the top floor and spread to the third story, causing injuries to two firemen who were forced to retire.

Omela Ned India Nelson Morris Packing Company Omaha Aya Tihremen Forsey

Will Sustained In Sackville Case In London

The will of Sir John Murray Scott leaving nearly 5.9 million dollars to Lady Sackville, daughter of a former British minister to Washington, was sustained by a jury amid an undue influence contest raised by Sir John’s relatives. Lord and Lady Sackville defended the will as valid as Sir Edward Curgon spoke for them.

London Mureng Scott Lady Sackville Washington Sir John Sackville Sacckville Weels Thomas Evans Jude John Murray Scott Edward Curgon Lord

Mob Hangs Man Near Pensacola After Confrontation

A Black man accused of confronting a white girl in Bonting was seized by a mob from a tram in Pensacola area. County officers were escorting him when he was hanged from a telegraph pole and struck, per early reports.

Pensacola Bonting

Pittsburgh Banks Merger and National Reserve Issues

Washington July reports show executives from First and Second National Banks of Pittsburgh to merge, with Lawrence Murray and John Williams in leadership changes. The consolidation faces scrutiny as the First National’s legal reserve is found deficient by 2.145 million dollars, raising concerns over asset quality and building financing.

Washington, D. C Osanr Ju. Telling Comptratlor Atilee Murray First National Tolling Affee Taple John Skelton Willams First Second National Bank of Pittsburgh First Second National Bank of Pittsburgh

Collision injures six near Washington Iowa

A July 7 crash near Washington Iowa left six injured when Frank Meyers driving a large auto collided with a Crosby family rig at a culvert. Dust from a passing machine reduced visibility. The Crosby party suffered multiple fractures and lacerations while others received bruises and cuts. no fatalities reported.

Washington Frank Meyers B. P. Crosby Messia Thompson Mayme Thompson Frank Moyers Charles Meyers Mr. Meyers Rogers Brothers Thompson Mias Robertson Neary Tin Crosby

Westheroe Convention Opens With Grand Lodge Politics

Rochester July 7 Gover nor Sulzer and Mayor Lilgerton will welcome the Wes heroe tonight for their forty-ninth annual convention. Elaborate plans have been made for six days of entertainment. Grand lodge politics promise a key role. An insurgent movement gains momentum in contests for grand exalted ruler with Edward Loach opposed by J Cookman Boyd on a liberal platform. Delegates arrive from Denver and Tutunton City after a fifteen hundred mile walk.

Rochester N. Y Govenor Sulzer Lilgerton Grand Lodge Edward Loach New York Hea J. Cookman Boyd Baltimore Denver Ig

The Quality of Service in Daily Advertisers

The piece extols advertising and its service value in daily newspapers. It argues most businesses rely on ads to inform the public, noting advertisers deliver distinct services and high quality relationships with patrons through timely notices and communications.

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Near Tragedy in Chicago Races overturns Hydroplane

In Chicago a hydroplane dived near the lake surface during a ten mile race, causing a near tragedy. Pilot Martin and assistant Day clung to the overturned craft until rescued. neither was hurt. Remaining entrants faced choppy rain to start late with seven machines expected to race Detroit if Martin is repaired.

Clan Martin Lake Michigan Martin Charles H. Day Martina Crise Detroit Janus Cooke Hae Yers Johnson Vilas Francis

Balkan front turns deadly as Bulgarian advance claims many lives

A chaotic report from Berlin cites 11 000 Serbian Timok division losses after a Bulgarian counter assault. Bulgarian forces reportedly reach Vranys threatening retreat, while Greek defenses fight across the Stroma river. Romanian mobilization looms as Danube crossings are anticipated.

U B Excursion to Burlington July 10

The final outline for the U B Sunday school excursion to Burlington on July 10 aboard the steamer W G Hill has been completed. Dinner lunch and supper will be served on board. The boat departs at 9 30 a m arrives Burlington at noon returns leaving Burlington at 4 p m and arrives home at 10 30 p m. Tickets cost adults 75 cents and children 4 to 40 cents. This is the sole weekday excursion to Burlington this season.

Burlington U. B W. G. Hill S A

Molten Glass Tank Explodes at Olney Bottle Plant

A huge tank containing molten glass burst at the Olney Bottle company plant in Olney Indiana yesterday. Foremen Aaron Steffy and James Moora were burned and died within hours. Their bodies incinerated beneath 190 tons of glass.

Yani Olney Olney, Inl Olney Bottle Company Aaron Steffy James Moora Brett Fry Moore

Would Confess to 10 Murders at Seaside Resort

Simon F. Helfinstine, jailed on a bad check charge, purportedly confessed to eight Ohio murders. He claimed killings dating from 1896 through 1908, including Pearl Bryant in Cincinnati. Officials question accuracy, citing possible insanity and discrepancies with known facts.

Los Angeles Cal Simon PF Helfipstine Tes Sheriff's Office Ohio Pearl Bryant Jackson Walling Hefinstine W. Joseph Ford Vales Helsiustine Dadrickg Fletcher Butler Kenton Tike Beart Bryant Cincinnati Hell Toledo Cinclonati

Senators in Caucus on Take Tariff Bill

Washington observers report a Democratic caucus focused on binding members to support the tariff bill. Chairman Simmons and other sponsors defend the move as necessary to speed debate and passage. Simmons forecasts reporting the bill to the Senate late this week as the Ways and Means Committee work nears a three month mark. The plan includes parceling schedules to Senate subcommittees under the Underwood framework.

Washington D. C Senate Democrats Simmons Senate Ways and Cleanse Committee House Mr. Simmons Underwood

National Education Association Opens Convention in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City hosts the National Education Association convention with nine meetings and opening general sessions. Governor Spry, Mayor Park, and officials deliver welcomes, while David B. Johnson of Winthrop Norman Industrial speaks. Edward T. Parrybird outlines a management reorganization plan. Ten societies join the event, including the National Council of Teachers of English and the American School Personnel Association.

Salt Lake City Utah National Advocation Association Natonal Council of Teachers of Engy Neh American School Pesceteazua School Garden Association of America American Association of Collegiate Registers Religious Education Association National Committee of Agricultural Education Federation of State Teachers’ Association League of Teachers’ Associations Educational Press Association American Home Economics’ Association

Exertion Fatal to Rim at Gettysburg Veteran

Joseph Husted, member of the 82nd New York who led a reenactment charge at the 50th anniversary of Gettysburg against friends’ advice, died at his New York home from injuries after overexertion. He earlier felt ill during the 50th anniversary events while fellow veterans reenacted the fatal charge.

New York N. Y Joseph Husted Pickett Gettysburg Lang Gettyebure

Ag nes Firth Macleod Dies by Own Action in Paris

The body of Agnes Firth Macleod of Cambridge, Massachusetts, who died by her own hand near Mendes at Ville Bau, is identified. She had taken poison on July 19 and lingered until July 4, and doctors initially believed she would recover. She had lived in Paris recently in a small suite and planned to study aviation abroad.

Paris Ville Bau Mendes Agnes Firth Macleod Cambridge Mass Agnes Firth MacDud Agnes Firth

Militant suffragette plans for Capitol demonstration

Washington July 7 National Women’s Suffrage Association outlines a monster automobile parade to demand a constitutional amendment granting women the vote. Suffragists will gather in Hyattsville Maryland July 30, form a motorcade, then march on Capitol Hill. A Chevy Chase Club banquet is planned for the visiting delegates. London reports militancy broken up by the cat and mouse law, with the Daily Mail saying the militant movement is reduced and finances crippled.

Washington, D. C Capitol National Women's Suffrage Association Siiles Hyattsville Capital Hill Congress Chevy Chase Club London Eng Daily Mail the Mail Emmeline Faukhurst Sid Wies Jai Willtaney Jeaders

Chicago ties up July F torce hits public transit strike

Chicago area streetcar strike after Fourth of July left only scarce vehicles. Thousands walked to work as surface cars were unavailable and trains absorbed the crowd. Evanston Mayor Smart said the county traction company forfeited its franchise by failing to operate cars and threatened a meeting to discuss an independent streetcar line.

Chicago County Traction Company Smart Evanaten Lis Ines Digeses

Cleaners and Dyers Open Seventh National Convention in Omaha

The national association of cleaners and dyers opened its seventh annual convention in Omaha Nebraska with several hundred delegates from across the country attending. The day featured social events and an entertaining program including a Kalghes vot Ah-Sar-Bep performance for delegates tonight.

Omaha Neb National Association of Cleaners and Dyers Waa Kalghes Vot Ah

Lauterbach testifies again before Senate lobby panel

Washington July 7 Edward Lauterbach New York lawyer and alleged lobbyist for Davis Law returns to the Senate committee hearings to discuss his role with J. P. Morgan interests. He denies prior authority from Stone or Clark and asserts immunity if questioned further.

Washington, D. C Tidward Lauterbach Senate Lobby Committee Lewis Cass Ledyary J. P. Morgan Clark Stone der David Lamar Edward Lauterbach New York Davis-Law Wall Street Crminins Congress Zayas Lo Ay Smith Tennille Georgia Farmers’ Union Lauterbach Overman Lewis Cass Ledyard Lauterbech Stone J. P. Moregin & Company The Steel Corporation Democratic Teachers ' Congress Ylefyaré Tenty Lamar Morgan Palmer Lastenbach Tie

Three Drownings in Minneapolis Lakes

Three bathers drowned in Minneapolis lakes last night. John B. French, 25, apparently drowned while joking for help. C ar te Anderson, 22, of St Paul, drowned in Take Coldown where many sought relief from heat. Edward Robe, 30, of Chicago, sank after stepping into a hole at Lake Minnetonka. All bodies were recovered.

Northern Lakes China Sablibard Minneapolis Minn Minneapolis Lakes John B. French Carte “Anderson St Paul Take Coldown Edward Robe Chicago Lake Minnetonka

Governor Clarke Better Resting After Hospital Check

Governor George W. Clarke is reported at noon to be resting easily at Methodist hospital with indications of continued improvement. An X-ray exam is planned to determine the exact nature of his illness by his attending physicians.

Dee Moines Tely George W. Clarke Methodist Hospital

Unsettled Weather With Showers Tonight In Region

Unsettled weather brings scattered showers tonight into Tuesday with stronger winds in the east portion. Temperatures show Muscatine at around 64 degrees near the morning reading as pier stages rise about four feet today.

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