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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
1
Former president Roosevelt addresses Catholic service for about 1200 immigrant Russians Galicians and Poles in steerage aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria He welcomes settlers to America urges citizen duties and protection of women’s rights and meets crowds seeking his hands. He then speaks at a German service and attends a Protestant service.
Nearly 200 Iowa National Guard officers are encamped at a rifle range north of Des Moines to receive a week of practical schooling from Major D. B. Devore and six assistants. The program treats officers as enlisted men to boost proficiency, addressing a war department concern about officer knowledge.
In Des Moines Iowa a man known as Slim, a Des Moines negro, was shot and killed by a policeman in Ames after attempting to steal a ride on a train. He drew a gun when ordered off and again as the officer tried to arrest him. Police seek identification.
Fred Schumacher Jr. of Albuquerque New Mexico former Muscatine resident died of tuberculosis after a year long illness. He was born January 4 1877 in Cambridge Illinois and married Josephine Carpenter eight years ago at Rock Island. He is survived by his father Frei Schumacher Sr. of Davenport his wife and four sisters Mrs Harry Wilson Muscatine Mrs Minnie Davis Iowa City Mrs Lulu McGrew Grandview and Mrs Josephine Wolf Burlington. Remains to be brought to Muscatine for burial with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Aviator Charles K. Hamilton completed a dramatic journey with a landing on the south shore of the Raritan river near Perth Amboy after his engine failed. He had flown 86 miles from Governor's Island to near Philadelphia in 113 minutes and repeatedly passed a Pennsylvania train while flying directly above it.
Washington June 13 The disclosures that Frank Carpenter executive secretary of the Philippine government and E C Vorster bought and leased Friar lands in the Philippines prompted Representative Martin to introduce a resolution demanding full investigation and charging malfeasance. Senate adopts resolution on Lake Michigan crime jurisdiction. Senate and House conferees on the railroad bill work toward a final agreement with the president expressing hope for completion tonight.
Waterloo Iowa June 13 delegates from all parts of the state attend the annual convention of the State Federation of Labor. Large attendance marks the opening with many matters of interest to be considered.
In Montreal on June 13 a devastating blaze in the Herald building traps an estimated thirty five bindery workers and linotype operators beneath wreckage and debris. A gas explosion and collapsing water tank drive victims to perish in flames as rescue crews struggle to reach them.
Brandeis and Pepper claim evidence shows Ballinger unfit to administer public domain affairs due to proconservation leanings. They accuse him of emboldening critics of conservation and harming the president and people, while Vertrees argues accusations lack factual support and cites a conspiracy to remove Ballinger over Garfield policy differences.
In Breathitt county Kentucky during a feud two Crawford family members were killed and a Johnson family member was wounded. The incident occurred June 13 and highlighted ongoing local violence.
New York June 13 Pope Pius X has issued a decree forbidding collecting a fee at church doors during services a practice common in many Catholic churches The order aims to standardize worship and remove monetary pressures at entrances
Senator Dolliver argues insurgents aid the party while opposing every tariff bill. He cites Universal disgust with using the executive department as political headquarters and pins two hoaxes on Cook and Aldrich. Senate rejects striking out the $250 000 tariff board provision by 13 to 44.
Iowa City June 13. The University of Iowa holds commencement with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Edwin Holt Hughes. Class day exercises featured speeches by Clifford Powell and faculty members, with records expected in diplomas and certificates totaling 498. The senior class will perform Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream tonight.
Part of a man's coat believed to belong to Porter Charleton was recovered from Lake Como today near the spot where the trunk of his murdered bride was found. The discovery reinforces the theory that a double murder occurred.
Three Sixth Cavalry soldiers at Ft. Des Moines were arrested at 5 AM on charges of assaulting 17 year old Mamie Francis. She identified the men at the police station after alleging she was held prisoner until 4 AM. In a separate Des Moines court session Judge De Graff opened trial for Hindu Seer Mathoo, accused of fathering a child with 15 year old Margaret Miller. defense plans to challenge with alibis.
John Railsback, accused of murdering his wife in Shellsburg Iowa, was brought before the insanity commission today. Indignation grows as he appears before the panel before formal charges are filed, with a possible murder charge expected later this afternoon.
The Muscatine County Normal Institute opened at the High School this morning. By noon over one hundred teachers had registered and attendance is expected to surpass last year. County Superintendent M. F. Cronin has secured a strong lineup of lecturers led by Dr Ira Woods Howorth of the University of Chicago.
Chicago reports Browne's bribery trial continues with State's Attorney Wayman detailing Browne's call to White at the Southern Hotel in St Louis on May 24 1909 to secure a Republican vote for Lorimer. White's confirmation and payments of 100 and 850 are cited. Meyers of Paris Illinois named as new witness. jury session resumes after breaks.
Chicago June 13 United States District Attorney Sims files a bill in equity against Union Stock Yards and Transit Company and others charging rebating. Washington June 13 government collecting evidence for possible Sherman act suit against Great Lakes Towing Company for restraint of trade.
Waterloo Indiana prepares for the Masonic grand lodge gathering with decorations and a crowd of about one thousand masons expected to attend the event opening tomorrow. The article also reflects on teaching as art, emphasizing knowledge skill and love of work as essential to educators.
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