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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1914

Page

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Two Wapello Boys Killed at Rowley

Verne and Walter Siverly die after being ejected from a Rowley train near Independence. Walter dies at a hospital, Verne's body arrives. funeral planned for both, mother and siblings survive. John Finley rode with them. another worker, Gus Miller, arranged employment in Independence.

gJourmal Wanello Verne Silverly Independence Tews Rowley Walter Siverly Gus Miller John Finley Finley Srs Iw Siverly Mabel Strout Wapelle Myrtle Frank

Huerta Withdraws Blockade Order in Tampico Crisis

The blockade at Tampico was rescinded after mediation influenced by General Huerta and US and Mexican delegates. An accord raised hopes of easing tensions as the Antilla’s cargo dispute and other shipping questions were addressed, signaling a cautious path toward settlement.

Nisgers Bryan Muoria Justice Lamar Huorta Wiship Antilla Tampico Angina Iuerta Washington Mexico United States Fruerta Arta Fhugorta Delorates

Westinghouse Plant Strike Closes Amid Pickets Gather

Westinghouse Electric plant shuts down as pickets surround the facility. Union leader Bridget Kenny organizes mass meeting and committees for talks as payday nears and tensions rise over worker concessions. Police warn of duty as streets fill with strikers and locals brace for possible desertions.

Associated Preset Pittsburgh Pap Westinghouse Electric and Bridget Kenny Turtle Creek Babi

Curling Iron Ignites House Fire Saturday

A blaze at 1114 East Second Street caused by a curling iron and a frightened child nearly ended disastrously. Miss Bell, year old, lit a match to curl her hair, touching curtains and sparking flames until firefighters extinguished the small blaze with minor loss.

E. GC Bell East Second Miss Bell

Interstate commerce gains boost as wheat crop soars

Washington reports the Supreme Court upheld ICC power to preempt state rate rules, shaping interstate pricing. Minnesota rate case cited. Los Angeles and San Francisco track rulings affirmed. Missouri case against International Harvester maintained. Wheat output climbs to a record 1.216 billion bushels with 18.06 million more than prior highs, driven by favorable weather and plantings.

Balry Congress Minnesota Hughes Interstate Commerce Commission Interstate Commerce Interfor Los Angeles Supreme Court San Francisco Missouri Supreme Court International Harvester Company of Amarlee Atnte Washington, D United States Department of Agriculture ONO Burley

Thaw Bail Release Request Filed in Supreme Court

Associated Press reports Harry K Thaw filed a petition for release on bail in the supreme court. Counsel cited travel to Pittsburgh for a hearing in Allegheny county over his father's estate as the basis. The court action, likely named Montag, is expected soon.

Associated Press Washington June Supreme Court Harry JX Thaw Jim New Haninshire Nail Wm. A. Stone Pittsburgh S Wits Thuw Olphins Court Allegheny County Montag

Memorial Service of Salvation Army Held for Empress of Ireland Loss

Memorial services for Salvation Army members who died in the Empress of Ireland disaster were held at the Jocel Salvation Army halls. Ensign Christler led the services and delivered a well received address that was greatly appreciated by attendees.

Salvation Army Lie Alhking Empress of Ireland Jocel Christier Jnsion Christler

Bank Failure Shuts Glidden IA Institution

The Farmers Bank of Glidden Iowa closed for liquidation today after a run on the bank. President David Byerts said affairs will be settled promptly and losses are not expected to be heavy. Cashier Joseph Poder blamed local competition for the suspension and assured depositors they will not lose much.

IA Amodated Presa Lonnedi Whrad Glidden Farmers’ Bank of Joseph Poder

Choose Macomb for Pfanschmidt Trial

Adams county circuit court orders new trial for Ray Pfanschmidt in Macomb McDonough county, Illinois. Convicted in Adams county for murdering his father mother sister and Miss Emma Kaempen. Supreme Court reversed and granted change of venue to ensure fair trial. Trial set to begin September 21 in Macomb. sheriff to transfer defendant September 10.

Quincy Ray Pfannehmide Emma Kaempen Macomb McDonoush County Circuit Court Adams County Pfanschmidt Adams Supreme Court Hig-Enss McDonaugh County Phe Panychmidt Maronib

Taft Addresses New Harmony on Socialism's Fate

In centennial observances at New Harmony Taft argued socialism must fail absent private property and competitive rewards. He said Robert Owen’s communal experiment collapsed due to human nature and the need for individual motive. Fairbanks and Taft aides traveled from Evansville to attend and speak. Exhibits highlighting Rappite history drew visitors.

Harmony Ind Crowder New Harmony Robert Owen Taft Chas W.fair' Jbanks Tom Evansville Fairbanks Ie Fay Tatt

Militants march near royalty at Olympia rally in London

Protesters shout No peage for King and Queen Mary at a crowded International horse show. A suffragette disrupts the arena stalls, police eject her after a struggle. Earlier, American Mrs Fauston and other suffragists clash with church services at Brompton Oratory.

Prass London King George Q Teen Mary Olympia Queen Mary Bey Feedim Nolsy Walter Hines Jage Wanderhous Buckingham Palace Page Paulchurst Napier Westminister Roman Olympic Theater Holloway Roe Barbara Wylie Womane Eadlal and Political Union Westminster Cathedral Church of Oratory

Roosevelt Arrives in Madrid for Son's Wedding

Associated Press report from Madrid notes Col. Theodore Roosevelt's arrival on his first Spain visit to attend the wedding of his son Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Halle Wyatt Willard, with a cautious police presence amid anxious press coverage and a discreet greeting with his daughter Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. King Alfonso rode the same train briefly but neither party acknowledged the encounter.

Associated Press Lnn Wire Madrid Theodore Roosevelt Spain Kermit Rosevelt Halle Wyatt Willard Coone Col. Roosevelt Kermit Nicholas Longworth King Alphonso

Bail Bid in Clinton Police Chief Slaying Case

In Chicago Judge Walker heard Carl Person appeal for bail after five months in custody for the killing of Musser, once Clinton's police chief. Person claims self defense and that Musser lured him to the scene by impersonating a friend in a decoy plan. prosecutors doubt any such plan was used. The hearing followed testimony supporting the defense amid Illinois Central shopmen strike tensions.

Associated Press Chicago Gathering Dean Win Rapa Peing Mme Schumann-Heink Tinois Rapp Ranp Schumann-Helak Am. Rapp Hicago Cironie Dewitt County Tudge Walker Criminal Court Carl Person Musser Clinton Person Yesterfly Ant Nets Walker Williams Dewitt

Suffragette meeting disrupted by tomatoes near Tiford

Yesterday in Tiford near London the meeting organized by prekoti wp and women threatening violence faced a hostile crowd. Speakers were pelted with tomatoes and missiles while attempting to leave the wagon. Two women led bystanders to upset the wagon and the mob then attacked the local militant suffragette leader’s residence, breaking windows with stones.

Gette Tiford London

New Time Card On M N S Railroad

An announced new time card for the M N S railroad will take effect in about two weeks. Changes focus on Sunday trains to serve picnics and excursions, with 8:34 a.m. departure moved to 9 a.m. and return arrival shifted earlier by about one hour. A Burlington to city Sunday train is planned, likely arriving around 3:30 p.m. and leaving before six. Minor daily schedule adjustments are planned but not yet announced.

Ene Such & Way Jrun Burlington

Weather notes for town and witness with unsettled periods

Unsettled weather forecast for town tonight and Tuesday with possible showers or thunderstorms and cooler in the extreme west. For witness areas expect fair tonight and Tuesday, then generally fair in south and east portions but unsettled in the north, with continued warmth. Temperature at Muscatine at 7 am shows reading listed as four degrees eight.

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