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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1914

Page

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Anti Prohibition Debate Delivers Sparks at Iowa Labor Meet

Davenport report notes heated discussion as International Brewery Workers Union presses anti prohibition resolutions at the Iowa State Federation of Labor. Ex Governor Warren Gurst explains the workmen compensation act while A H McConologue of Mason City outlines convict labor elimination plans. Delegates forward petitions to committees as convention prepares for later sessions.

Specia: Service Davenport Tommorrow International Union of Walled Iowa Warren Gurst Geest McConologne A. H. McConologue Mason Hare Thor Lawson Kink Cedar J. A O'Brien Muscatine D. J. Hemmy Leo Kut Simon Benson Dew Flojaes G. C. Puke Ol Lument Mi. Bern- Hardt Dubwaue Hilliker Des Moines Rupp G. J Abeweetdar Rephir Jones Cedae Rapids Halen W. HH Clark C.J Berkey Albia J. E. Brown Cedar Rapdees Hendon Casar Rapids Sorenson Sioux_ Cl J. C. Paterson Davenportmeter Moore Dés Mainex T. ML. Hoover J. F. Mahon C. Csk Grievancas We Ahenko Cedar Rapna Gil Broks Ban Moines G. Rule Janier Cedar Henk H.W. Morgan H. J. Kahler Cedar Rapids T. Tf. Ciny Dubuque W. Kreenar D .Moathow WE. Garrabrant Waterloo Ct. Moran Hathaway F. Anderson Bixcon Muscacing Centennialy L. N. Uanaworth J. E. Stevens Moines A. Martin Cedac Stupids H. Trielenstein Koo$ Kule J. PF Yonun Davesport Ps Talan Lutelx Rowr Cotr Ottumwa Willis Or Sturtevant Burlington J. Si. Come Hey Wituky Fort Dodges F W. McGutchman Sioux

Japanese killer hanged after murder of Dr Stryker

Tomitaro Watanabe and three others were involved in the slaying of American surgeon Dr Edgar DeMott Stryker. Watanabe traveled to Holsol Hospital where Stryker was in charge, shot him dead, and after initial life sentence he appealed. the superior court subsequently sentenced him to death.

Korea Tomitaro Wwatanabe Edgar DeMott Stryker Watanabe Holsol Stryker

Washington Man of Mystery Shot by Wife in Domestic Tragedy

A Washington man of mystery, William Williams aged 55, was shot and killed by his wife after a day of bickering and threats. An inquest cleared Mrs Williams of wrongdoing, ruling self defense after he attacked with a butcher knife while she fled and fired with a loaded revolver. The case notes Williams as suspicious, with a troubled past and a turbulent marriage ending in tragedy.

Washington Tournal Washington, Te Willaims Syatery Corone Williams Wif Slice Williama Fred Ste Mahlin Smith Willams

Tango Amendment Scores in Senate Over Panama Tolls

Senate debate on Panama canal tolls continued with speeches and a push toward final action. Senator Norris may oppose the reform, Newlands backs the Wardman suspension proposal, and Ashurst signals opposition to the compromise. The chamber, with night sessions, hopes for early progress though no clear vote outcome is seen.

Associated Prose Washington Panama Canal Senate Lendars Willams Ashurst

Vanities Beaten by Resolute in Cup Preliminary

The Resolute won the fifth race of the series preliminaries beating Vanitie by about four minutes after a late selection. Défense dropped out on the first lap due to trouble with its rigging. Official times: Resolute 2:33:07, Vanitie 2:37:07.

Presa Sandy Hook Juste Aloop Vanitie Tat Riggina Resolute

Rioting Breaks Out During Italian General Strike

Rome June 10 serious rioting accompanied Italy general strike. Labor exchange crowd clashed with police and troops as strikers attempted barricades. Some attacked soldiers with tiles while shouting derogatory cries amid reports of further unrest among marble quarry workers aligned with revolutionary factions.

Rome Olice Bean

Perkins Attack Rips Perkins Views on Trusts in Progressive Split

Amos Pinchot releases confidential letter to Theodore Roosevelt and 16 progressives denouncing George W. Perkins as a threat to the party. Pinchot cites Perkins’s ties to monopolies and opposition to union organizing. Washington notes a Live and Let Live League protest request to oppose Perkins’ influence.

Associated Proat New York Amos Pinchot Theodore Roosevelt Progressive National George W. Perkins Nations Executive Committee Progressive Mr. Pinchot Perkins Mir. Perkins Invor Pinchot Progressive Party Perkit Rockefeller Jr Washington, D.C Wilsen Live and Let Live! League of New York George W. Perking Republican Party Travis Mann McAdoo

Roads quit fight on lower coal rates

Seven pine railroads began action in the district court in Des Moines in 1910 to block lower freight rates set by the state railroad commission. They have abandoned their cases. Railroads named include Chicago and North Western, Burlington and Quincy, Chicago Great Western, Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha, Kansas City Southern, Des Moines and Southern, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, Rock Island and Minneapolis, and St Louis. The Rock Island and Minneapolis and St Louis roads are expected to resume later.

Des Moines I. 3 State Railroad Commission Chicago Chicaro Burlington Quincy St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas’ City Hinds Central Fort

Revival of National Prohibition Debate Surges in Congress

Washington June 10 A national prohibition question rises in Congress as Majority Leader Underwood signals a house vote on a constitutional amendment. Two rival resolutions face a committee review, with anti prohibition forces doubtful a two thirds vote can be secured this session. Conservation legislation also advances, including Alaska coal lands leasing and water power protections, all administration approved.

Washington D.C House Underwood Tulas Enyt Ong Hobegon Alabama Cancrill Mene Itoky Democratic Dale Messares House of the Administration Ave Hilla Winge Wovson Ninwiddle Anti-Galocn League Ferris Alaska

Fairfield Church Destroyed by Fire in Massive Blaze

Fire at 5 o'clock this morning destroyed four buildings in Fairfield including the Congregational church, Wisecarver barn and home, and the Aerodome. Loss estimated over 50,000 dollars. no wind aided spread. fire department could not control it. horses removed from barn and organ survived in church. The incident links to Rev. Arthur S. Newolizme, former Fairfield church pastor now at Magatina.

Tournal Fairfeld Japune Wisecarver Congregational Church Vila Ong Block Awlgecarver Wiseqarver Congraga- Honal

Magistrate Weds Kermit and Bride

The civil marriage of Misa Bellé Wratt Willard daughter of the American ambassador to Spain and Kermit Roosevelt son of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was performed today by a magistrate in Madrid. The ceremony took place at the chief of police office and residence in Bund Vista district with police directing a crowd of onlookers and moving picture crews. Colonel Roosevelt and Ambassador Willard attended along with others and the party planned to spend the afternoon in Toledo.

Cassociated Press Wire Madrid Misa Bellé Wratt Willard Spain Kermit Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Bund Vista Tiaisality Artull Ronsayelt Ambassador Willard Toledo

Westinghouse Men Excited by Rumors

Pittsbary Pa June 10 Excitement spread among Westinghouse strikers when rumors said strike action reached the electric plant Investigation showed three freight cars filled with men moved to a point on the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad near the works where they debarked removed shoes and stockings and marched to the shops They were under 50 guards The march continued to Wilmerding and Swissvale where Westinghouse Airbrake Company workers were located The treasurer urged peaceable conduct At the annual stockholders meeting directors elected included A G Becker Wim McConway John R McCune Geo M Verity Paul M Warburg H H Westinghouse Paul D Cravath and James N Wallace The marchers called on Wilmerding and Swissvale workers to join but returned to East Pittsburgh without recruits

Pittshareb Westinghouse Ireakeca Electric Company Pennsylvania Railroad Paul M. Warburg H. H. Westinghorse Paul D. Cravath James N. Wallace Aorbers Wiltierding Swissville Pittsburgh

States Duties Highlighted At Maine University Commencement

Crane Maine June 10 Vicer President Mar addressed loss of 1 200 members at the commencement exercises of the University of Maine. He received an honorary Doctor of Laws. His address urged interstate cooperation and promoted the doctrine of states duties alongside individual rights.

Crane Maine Mar University of Maine Tie

Militants Evade Police as Suffragette Leader Surfaces

London June 10 The militant suffragette leader Pankhurst again evaded police after a night raid on Grosvenor Square Her escape plan praised as clever by observers but details kept secret The Women’s Liberal Association conference adopted a strong anti militancy resolution urging government action to curb violence and defend legal rights.

Associated Preas Leasad London Irs Fmmiline Pankhurst Sutragette Grosvenor Squire M Bory Buckinxham Palace Scotland Conference of the Women’s Liberal Paccration Lady Carlisle Mme Lady Garlisle

Officers Named by Iowa Druggists

The Iowa Pharmaceutical Travelers Association elected officers in Burlington on June 11. President H. M. Wick of Des Moines was chosen, with vice president W. J. Schneider of Plainfield, second vice president W. C. Wright of Cedar Falls, third vice president I. B. Vincent of Oskaloosa, and secretary-treasurer T. R. Cochran of Des Moines. Council members named include G. Haupt, Des Moines. Molden, R. B. Kivurn, Edgar Hurford, Minneapolis. W. T. Surwin, Chicago. H. N. Megann, Elkhat, Ind. The two groups will elect officers in joint session aboard a boat en route to Keokuk tomorrow. Council Bluffs and Clinton seek the 1915 convention.

Preas Wira Burlington Iowa Pharmaceutical Travelers Association Ptay H. M. Wick Des Moines W. 3. Schneider Paul Mina C. Wright Cedar Falls Oskaloosa Tréasnr Keokule Council Bluffs Clinton

Formidable Hitch Blocks Mediation in Mexico Crisis

Niagara Falls Ont June 11 A dangerous obstruction to progress on peace mediation endangers negotiations. The United States rejects any transition that recognizes Huerta or a provisional successor. Mediators demand Huerta’s removal, while Carranza’s reply and wire problems delay responses as talks stall.

Niagara Falls Lim Huerta Carranza Washington Tampico Antilla I ' Syetay Rafael Zuvaren Constitutionalists Saito Zovaran Antilia Vera Cruz Maas Federal Vars ‘Cruz

California Flood Crisis Deepens With Drownings

Two prospectors and an Indian heat man drowned near Calzona Arizona as the Colorado River flood worsened. The river corridor is reported critical with Volcano Lake levee under dire threat. Military units are mobilizing along the border and the Imperial Irrigation System is menaced.

San Francisco Cal Colorado Calzena Arizona Volcano Lake J. G. Harbord Ture Calexico Imperial

Weather Forecast Fragments From Local Gazette

Fragmentary weather notes indicate fair conditions in Jowa tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Illinois forecast shows generally fair nights and Thursday with warmer readings in the northeast. Temperature at 8 o'clock a.m. reported 78 degrees. Sunrise 4 14, sunset 7 24, moonset 10 29.

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