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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1913

Page

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Lobbyists to Washington Stir After Wilson Names

Washington June 4 The lobby hunt takes a sensational turn as subpoenas are issued for nearly seventy witnesses tied to sugar interests. President Wilson is said to have supplied names while senators press hearings and ex-senators face scrutiny for possible influence on the tariff and Underwood bill.

Washington Lobuy Toni Senate Doxan Alety Mun Wilson Iranks Lowery Freel Gar Henry G. Oxnard Tritan G. Primer sWiamond Overman Need Investigatiog Committee Congress Senate Sage Saii McClure Lana McCumber Newlands California Nevada Maryland District of Columbia Kenyon Tela Ly Washington Senntor Kenyon Lawslee Dintera Edward Hises Lorimer Sx Focal Hotal Kenyon Nhx Aleo Renovantias May Penny S Hughes New Jersey Jaimes Kentucky Nianco Committee Ann Koth Leas Ly Follette Therm

Senate To Reduce House Bill Rates Increases Expected In Parts

Washington D C June Democrat majority marks promise of lower rates though some increases are approved for cotton yarns and tapestries. Readjustment of schedules across chemical metal agricultural and sand trades favors decreases. No general average yet set. finance committee to act after sub committees finish this week.

Washington D. C Mosén Cana Louse Nance Morchors Nance West Tung

Japan’s Rejoinder to Sec Bryan on California Land Law

Washington June 4 Japan’s rejoinder to the United States protest against the California land law was delivered by Ambassador Chinda to Secretary Bryan. The note argues Japan’s view that the law violates equal treatment under international law and the 1911 treaty, while avoiding any ultimatum or public disclosure. Both governments agreed against public discussion of the details, signaling continued negotiations rather than public dispute.

Washington G. C Japan California Abassador Chinda Bryan Jayo Toklo Bryan Ambassa Chinda Tn Ga

New Cars Ordered for Tri City Railway Fleet

Davenport June 4 The Tri City Railway Co ordered 80 new cars to replace those destroyed in a recent crash. Forty cars are from the American Car Co of St Louis and 46 from the St Louis Car Co. The total value of cars ordered or soon to be built for the Tri City company reaches about 500000.

Davenport Sportlal Tri-City Railway Co

Aviator Atwood Missing After Lake Erie Flight

Sandusky Ohio June 4 aviator Harry Atwood left Amherstburg Canada at 10 05 bound for Sandusky. He was due by 11 80 and no word by 1 00 pm./Plausible searchers scan Lake Erie near Put In Bay for Atwood as he attempts to cross to Sandusky. Meanwhile Atwood reportedly landed safely at Ecorse Michigan three miles downriver from Detroit with no injuries.

Sandusky Pfasi Lake Erie Put In Bay Harry Atwood Amherstburg Canada Bandusky Tander Petrol Detroit Mich Jung Atwood Ecorse

Elevator Fire Destroys Quaker Opts Plant at State Center

A grain elevator owned by the Quaker Opts company burned early today at State Center. The blaze caused about 12000 dollars in losses, insured, and fire origin remains undetermined. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators began work at the scene.

State Center Toiny Marshalltown Quaker Opts Company

McReynolds Proposes Excuse Tax Plan After Tobacco Trust Decree

Attorney General McReynolds denounces the tobacco trust dissolution as a miscarriage of justice and outlines a proposed graduated excise tax on tobacco manufacturers. The plan, discussed with President Wilson and cabinet, aims to tax output on a sliding scale, hitting large producers as outputs rise. He may also probe decree violations and continues reviewing the Standard Oil matter with aides Morrison and Pagan.

Washington, D. C McReynolds Tobacco Trust Congress Supreme Court Wilson Simmons Senate Finance Committee Mtr McRaynolds Standard Oil

Glick Honored as President of Tolagathiui Society

Muscatine man George G. Glick received multiple honors at Town University. He won the national debating championship and other top prizes, and was elected president of the Zata Wathtan Literary Society for the 1919 term, the society the west of the Mississippi.

Muscatine Tolagathiui George G. Glick N. O Obertin Zata‘wathtan Literary Society Olf Mississippi River

Muscatine County Graduates Among Iowa Commencement List

A Muscatine County cohort is named among Iowa University graduates for next week’s commencement. Five local students appear: John H. Anderson, Nelly H. Schenck, Robert S. Tuckson, Blaver P. Welch, and Walter G. Kirby, earning degrees across Liberal Arts, Law, Graduate Science, and Unified Science.

Muscatine County Iowa City Iowa University Muschine County College of ‘Liberal Arts John HH Anderson Nelly H. Schenck West Liberty Law —Rovert S. Tuckson Muscatiia Blaver P

Read Intelligent Advertising Cuts Shopping Drudgery

The piece argues that energy and time are wasted by indifferent shoppers who dread shopping. It promotes reading helpful newspaper advertising in THE JOURNAL to make smarter choices, reduce confusion, and save money by avoiding unnecessary purchases.

Paris meeting to settle questions on Ottoman debt

In Paris on June 4 a fifty member delegation from major European powers and Balkan states gathered at the foreign office to settle postwar questions regarding how much of the Ottoman debt should be assumed by the Balkan allies and to consider a war indemnity. Stephen Pishon presided and opened with a hopeful speech before a luncheon.

Parle France Bronoh Luckey Willy Stephen Pishon

Stock Market Panic Dashes Prices Amid Washington News

Panic sweeps the stock exchange as early trading sees massive selling and 800000 shares changing hands. Declines hit standard stocks hardest while London and continental markets show increased pessimism. Banks and trust firms report loan calls and higher call money rates, with several new bond issues trading weakly.

New York Stock Exchange Washington American Tobacco Company Standard of Company London Ouropeans Adsvices Stiiten Baltimore Oka New York City St. Paul

Scenes of Disorder in Hungarian House

Budapest June 4. Prime Minister Ladislaus Von Lukacs announces resignation of the cabinet as deputies convene. An uproar follows his speech with insults to Lukacs and Speaker Count Tluxa. Parliamentary police eject disorderly members and adjournment is ordered.

Budapest Hungary Ladislaus von Lukacs Chamber of Deputies Desack Bank of Hungary von Linkacs Count Tluxa Count Tisza Adme

Wife shoots husband after suspected burglary attempt

In Chicago on June 4 Joan Var n Keuren aged 67 or 66 was shot and killed by his wife Louise Van Keuren after he tried to force entry to her home at 17 East State Street. The wife said she believed a burglar was entering and defended herself.

Entrwice Chicago Joan Varn Keuren Louise. van Keuren

Blackmail Plea For Atteaux's Defense In Dynamite Case

In Boston in June 1912 Frederick B. Atteaux prepares to present his defense as the trial over the dynamite conspiracy proceeds. Witnesses for the defense are expected as Atteaux contends Breen attempted blackmail after arrangements to plant dynamite were uncovered.

Boston Masa Frederick B. Atteaux Aniexes Jono J. Breen Lawrence Atterux Dsnic TH Coakley Atteaux Asa Korbey Awreate Inselty Korbey Breen Jargen Bastom American Woolen Company Ernest Pitman Woolen Company Pitman Attieaux Bree Qlarah Washington and Franklin Streets Jireen Daniel H. Coakley Willam MM. Wood American Woolet Company Henry F. Hurluurt John C. Grosny

Rose elected mayor of Los Angeles over reform foe

Official returns from most precincts show Police Ida H. P. Rose, independent, winning the Los Angeles mayoralty by more than 7000 votes over City Attorney Joan W. Shenk, overturning years of reform control. Rose ran without newspaper support.

Los Angeles Cal Tuas H. P. Rose Joan W. Shenk Conferance Roe

Suffragette Arson Destroys Mansion in Wiltshire

Early today three suffragette arsonists set fire to a newly built mansion near Trowbridge Wiltshire causing over 7000 pounds in damage. They left placards warning about damages due to Runciman. Walter Runciman, commissioner of woods forests and land revenues, spoke at a meeting in Trowbridge during which several interrupters were ejected.

Waestwood Trowbridge Witshire Runcimann Walter Runcimann Trombridge

Metcalf Succeeds Thatcher on Panama Commission

Secretary Garrison stated Metcalfe of Lincoln Nebraska was named to the Panama Canal Commission as a member of the civil administration replacing Maurice H. Thatcher. The appointment does not imply he will be governor of the zone when permanent establishment is created.

Washington, D. C Garrizon Richard L. Metcalfé Lincoln Neb Panama Canal Commission Garrison Metcalfe Maurice H. Tratchler Com

Changes in Steel Making Then and Now

New York testimony in the government suit to dissolve United States Steel cites Robert Roberts Jr as a key source. He described the evolution of iron and steel making over fifty years and argued that blending blast furnaces and cornish hearths forced plants to merge for profitability, calling the changes the fundamental reason for steel industry combinations between 1898 and 1900.

New York N. Y Perjcival Roberta, Jr American Bridge Company United States Steel Corporation Roberts Gary Dex

Federals in Matamoros Retaken by Mexican Constitutionalists

Matamoros, a border port, fell to Mexican constitutionalists after a lengthy fight. Federal defenders ran out of ammunition and withdrew, leaving rebels in control. A 4,000-strong federal force planned to retake the town aboard the Vera Cruz. The capture would aid Carranza forces and hurt Huerta. Rail lines south of Tudrez remained severed by mutineers, cutting the Mexican Central line.

Brownsville Matamoras Cig Barragan Cles Mexico City Matamoros War Department Carranza Huerta United States Mfatamoras Jy State Department Mexican Central Castillo Mexican Central Railway Tudrez Mexican Northwestern Railway Juare Chihuahua City Jine

Self Raising Flour Topic Dominates Operative Miller’s Meet

Kanang City Ma June convention of the Operative Miller’s Association focuses on self raising flour as a key future miller goal. Discussions include the modern baker’s viewpoint and production efforts. The program schedules nomination of candidates and officer elections, with adjournment anticipated after current sessions.

Kanang City

Dramatic Epsom Derby Sees Suffragette Interruption

The historic Epsom Downs Derby became the most dramatic yet as a suffragette seized the reins of Anmer near the finish. Cras sfinour was disqualified for foul play and Aboyeur won at 10 to 1 amid the chaos. Jockey Whalley and others were injured as crowds watched the royal spectators.

Epson Downs Favorita Joeckess Epsom Jung Epsom Downs Anmer Te Hors Scoren Royalties C. Bamers Ismay Crassfinour Hamatne A. P. Cunlilte Aboyeur Whalley Fn Tottenham Corner Nto Abe Meiente W. Rappel W. Hall Walker King Jones Emily Wilding Davison E. Davison London Eprom Downs the & Ic Downs King George Queen Mary

Mason City chosen as next Towa Abstractors convention city

In Des Moines on June 4, the Towa Abstractors Association named Mason City as the next convention site. Officers elected include President George H. Whiton of Northwood, Vice President R. G. Popham of Marengo, Secretary T. L. Brown of Clarinda, and Treasurer Jennis M. Oliver of Spencer, with an execution committee including R. L. Carrel Des Moines and others from Clarion and Ida Grove.

Mason City Geta Towa Des Ltoines Towa Abstractor’s Association Flade George H. Whiteon Fet Northwood R. G. Popham Marengo T. L. Brown Clarindy Jennis M. Oliver Spencer R. L. Carrel Des Moines H. Burke Garner RS. Austin Glarion Loomis Med Oak Ac Sturpiy Ida Grove

Weather Summary From Shaky OCR Brief

Unclear weather details show showers tonight or Thursday with variable winds. Temperature around 62 degrees and river stage about 10 feet at a nearby station. Sunrise and sunset listed as 7:21 with vague phrases.

Moncaiine Savien O'clorica Mitecetine Oaurise

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