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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1914

Page

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Nominations Go to Thorne and Wilson in Iowa Primary

Partial returns from seventy counties show Clifford Thorne and James H. Wilson leading for Tall Road commissioners as renomination prospects in a crowded Iowa primary. Clark leads in governorship bids while Connolly and Savace compete for Senate seats. Returns indicate Kirkpatrick defeated for renomination in the Sixth District and Clarke holding a strong Republican governor lead.

Associated Prova Bes Moines Clifford Thorne James H. Wilson Cummins A. O. Savace H. S. Mosier W. J. Burke B. M. Kelleher George W. Clarke Povaornor Jeferson van Buren Rowley Lac Clarke Hla Veta Colonel Higaton Cedar Rapids Democrate Ear J. F. Wall Shay Ford Byrnes Swaweine Fedsexity Supreme Judge Jute Prouty Judge Withrow

Anniversary Rally By Mooskh Held In Chicago Next August

Assistant press wire reports that a progressive party anniversary rally will be held in Chicago next August with Col Roosevelt as the main figure. Neall McCormick, back from a conference with the party chief, says Roosevelt supporters in New York may not all back him but he will make political speeches in schools.

Wilfie Chicago Roosevelt Col Roosevalt Nealll McCormick New York McCormick

Women Eligible to Join Party Committees in County Court Order

Judge Owens in county court rules women voters may serve on precinct ward and state party committees. The order permits participation in general political activities, expanding inclusion for women within the party structure.

Chenge Owens

Day in Congress Sparks Arbitration and Security Debates

A jumble of actions and proposals fills a congressional day with the Boutherland arbitration reference and a focus on security issues. Senator Owen drafts a corrupt practices measure while a presidential primary bill and a foreign government invite for a national sea speed event draw attention.

Swnaae Lterstate Commerce Commission Owen

Johnson counties vote delivers McDonald 205 vote lead

In Johnson county Iowa City area McDonald wins the Democratic nomination for congress over Thomas Stapleton by about 205 votes after county totals shift with near complete returns. County results show McDonald carrying Johnson and Muscatine while Stapleton leads in Scott County. Final statewide tally places McDonald ahead by 205 votes.

Iowa City Jones Johnson W. J. McDonald Thomas Stapleton Maren 30 Stapleton Johnson County McDonald Scott County MeDonald Stapleton and Linton Johnson Aes AALS Muscatine Aot

Head of Big Bank Inhales Gas to Die at 69

Geo H. Luebsinger, president of Humboldt Savings Bank, killed himself by gas in his home basement at 69. Officials said bank affairs were in order and the Humboldt Savings Bank’s condition posed no worry. A widow and a son survive.

Humboldt Savings Bank W. R. Williamy Luchsinger le Sala

Baby does not need 2000 dollars monthly trust

In York North Carolina Surrogate Fowler denied Lieut Commander Edward H Spafford’s application on behalf of his daughter Lucille to receive a 2000 dollar monthly allowance. The surrogate ruled the 15000 dollar a year income from his wife’s will suffices for both the child and the father, with Irish lands valued at over 1,000,000 aiding the trust.

Faus York N. C Jane Fowler Edward H. Spafford Lucille Lucile Milan Stevens Spafford Elizabeth Stevens

Big Victory In Johnsons Fight Over Ten Day Clause

New Haven witness Elton describes court ruling sustaining an injunction against Johnson from playing for teams other than his contracted club. Federal League dispute over the ten day clause and negative covenant is central, with judges noting hardships on players and confirming appeal options.

Chicago Tuday Foeil Superior Court of Cook County Johnson Kansas Cif Cincinnati Gilmora Tée Illinois Kansas City Trid Foell Kansas City Federals Neve Kansas City Clut Claeinnati Fool Tohnson Cincinnati Club Talay Claus

Final Arguments In Coal Trust Suit Begin

Final arguments in the federal suit to break up what the government calls the largest combination forming the anthracite coal trust began in U S district court in Philadelphia. The Reading company and a list of subsidiary lines and railways plus Reading Coal and Iron and several board members are named defendants in the Sherman act case filed in September 1913 under the commerce clause.

Philadelphia Anthracite Coal Trust U. S. District Court Reading Company Reading Railway Reading Coal and Iron Company Jersey Central Railroad Lehigh Valley and Wilkenbarre Coal Company Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Wilmington and Northern Railway Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Lehigh and New England Railway Auit

Church May Punish Clubmen Members

The United Presbyterian church may discipline members who join clubs with sideboards and lawyers seeking liquor licenses, as the general assembly considers questions on membership conduct. The church body reports its total membership at 192,221.

Church Newcastle United Presbyterian Church General Assembly Committee On the State of Religion United Presbyterian

Dan Janci Held For Grand Jury In Dynamite Plot

Washington June 3 Dan Janci confessed to police he planted dynamite at the department of agriculture building to gain a promotion for heroism. He was held for the grand jury in default of bail on charges of attempting to dynamite a building.

Associated Washington, D. C Dan Ol Janci Department Val Agriculture Grand Jury

Kansas Official Wounded by Joint Keeper

Kansas official Codding, assistant attorney general, wounded by deputy sheriff Jake Weisenman after a raid on Weisenan's store near Leavenworth. Codding progresses satisfactorily in hospital. deputies report threats from Jointists. Weisenman jailed. Dawson promises strong campaign to drive sellers from the county.

Kansas Leasganworth Codding Jake Weiseman Weisenan Willian Alexander

Sutherland Resolution Calls for Arbitration of Panama Toll Dispute

Senate foreign relations committee backed a Sutherland resolution directing President Wilson to open negotiations with Great Britain for a special arbitration of the Panama tolls dispute. Vote 3 to 6 with several senators not present. final tally 7 to 5 after absentees noted. Action unlikely to derail repeal bill opposition persists.

Washington, D. C Senate Wilson Great Britain Panama Borah Stone Iwished Stone O'Gorman Pomerane Swanson Smith Arizona Jemotrats Michigan Hitchcock Wifeiams Sulabury Ledge Root McCumber Sutherland Burton

Ban Placed on Auto by German Baptists

Frankfort Indiana June 3 The automobile was banned by the German Baptist church during a national conference near here Only three delegates voted in favor while 900 opposed The resolution urged churches to not allow members to own or operate any motor vehicle until conditions improve or more light is gained on the subject

Associated Press Frankfort Ind German Baptist Church

Resolute Defeats Vanitie In Second America’s Cup Prelude

The Resolute, owned by the Flag Officers Syndicate of the New York Yacht Club, beat the Vanitie in a 25% mile race as the second preliminary for the America’s Cup defender selection. Start 12 seconds ahead at 12 10 86, Resolute finished about 15 seconds ahead with a larger margin accounting for time allowances. The result leaves each yacht with one win. the Vanitie had won yesterday by a wide margin.

Associated Pros Lenses Resoluta Grnes Vanitie

Senator Vardaman Attacks President on Paves Tone Exemption

Democratic Senator Vardaman criticizes President Wilson over calls to repeal the Paves tone exemption. He questions the action, calling it inconsistent with party pledges and party leadership. The debate centers on whether repeal should proceed in Congress amid a tense political fight.

Washington, D. C Vardaman Wilson Senate Congress Tel

Next Move Now Up Jo Chief of Rebels

Mediators turn to General Carranza as the constitutionalists gain entry to mediation talks. Huerta prepares to resign once Mexico is politically pacified, with Mexican delegates insisting internal affairs tie to international questions and aiming for a peaceful settlement. Rafael Zubarán in Washington carries the note to Carranza for his reply.

Peons Léeasce Niagara Falls Qot Carranza Maust Mexico Tora Rafael Zubaran Carranaa Washington Thie Anone Huerta General Huerta Trey Washington, D. C Nargara Rafael]arbaran Antil Zubaran Desi

State Undertakers Elect New Officers

The Iowa State Funeral Directors Association chose officers for the coming year with F. D. field as president and E. F. Young of Vinton as vice president. Edward Yours of Carlisle, S. L. McIntyre of Pocahontas, Charles Emerson of Creston as secretary treasurer, and M. M. Hoffman of Dubuque as executive committeeman for three years. Des Moines defeated Council Bluffs 68 to 37 for the 1915 meeting site.

Javrnal Iowa City Iowa State Funeral Directors' Association F. D.field E. F. Young Vinton Edward Yours Carlisle S. L. McIntyre Pocahontas Charles Emerson Creston M. M. Hoffman Dubuque Des Moines Council Bluffs

Four men attacked by British militants in Belfast and London

Reports from Belfast and London say militants assaulted newspaper editors in Belfast, injuring Mr Stewart and Mr Anderson. In London suffragettes attacked a gallery attendant, damaged artworks, and attacked Dr Forward at Holloway Jail, while arson squads burned a cricket pavilion at Earlsfield and a county residence near Barns.

Prasa Belfast Ireland Belfast Telegraph Stewart Clencard Est News Letter Anderson London Dore Sartalozzi Francis Edward Forward Holloway Porward Earlsfield Barns

Egan Buys TrIop Player For Short

Davenport reports Eddie Nulligan, infielder for Davenport Three-Eye, sold to Ottumwa Central Association club and will report at Marswalltown today. He is the third sale to the Central Association this year, following pitchers Cooper alias Stringer with Claton and Marshall with Keokux. Mulligar’s home is in St Levis.

Journal Davenport Eddie Nulligan Ottumwa Central Association Fesm Marswalltown Central Association Cooper Stringer Claton Marshall Keokux Mulligar St. Levis

Coal freight rate cut blocked for Iowa bound coal

Washington June 3 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroads cancellation of a $2.10 per ton bonanza rate on mining coal from Ohio to Mississippi river crossings destined for Iowa and other mid continental points was unjust and ordered withdrawal The decision prevents an approximate 18 percent increase in shipments via Chicago and Peoria and ensures continued lower freight costs for Iowa coal traffic

Washington, D. C Ohio Mississippi River Iowa Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago Peora

Unsettled Weather Ahead With Showers Likely Thursday

Unsettled tonight and Thursday across Illinois and Muscatine region with showers or thunder showers possible in north and central areas. Temperatures rise modestly in eastern portions tonight. Early readings show Muscatine around 48 degrees with sunrise at 4 16 and sunset at 7 32 8 mo on 1 42 4 am.

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