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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
1
Washington witnesses described a push by lobbyists to influence the tarift bill and questioned whether the White House exerted coercion. Senator Gallinger faced probing questions about presidential influence and possible intimidation, while Reps and other lawmakers debated the limits of executive power in relation to private interests.
In Davenport Iowa on June 1 a bridal pair escaped a bee swarm attack in the center of the business district. Their automobile was hit by the swarm and stopped in the street as hundreds of bees overwhelmed nearby cars. The couple continued their wedding journey despite the chaos.
Senator Ashurst submitted the report of the woman suffrage committee urging passage of the constitutional amendment extending suffrage to women. The report argues voting expands government strength and fairness, asserts half of citizens are denied valuable citizenship, and calls for the measure to be submitted to the states for ratification. It notes support would require efforts at special sessions without provoking tariff issues.
A U S circuit court of appeals opinion states banks may collect a sight draft representing liquor purchase price shipped interstate into a prohibition state without violating the law prohibiting money agents. The ruling, delivered today, clarifies agent liability in such collection actions.
A Senate lobby panel examined the use of franks for distributing public documents amid sugar interests seeking a protective duty. Witnesses argued printing and circulation through the mails, while some senators condemned improprieties as indefensible or criminal, with focus on the handling of public documents in the campaign.
Washington June 1 Chairman Alexander of the house committee released the first three volumes of its proceedings showing evidence that coastwise line competition has been largely eliminated. Many agreements govern rates and pool actions among U S lines, with about thirty used to control domestic water carriage and seventy six in foreign trade. Major lines on both Atlantic and Pacific coasts are members of conferences or cooperative schemes.
President Wilson released a list of nominations including William Gonzales as Minister to Cna from South Chalins, Benjamin Jefferson for Nicaragua, Edward J. Male to Costa Rica, Whilard D. Wardiver as collector of internal revenue for Oregon, Wilton A. Miller as land office register at Douglas Wyoming, Wade Fowler receivers of public moneys, Otto Meyars at Dickinson North Dakota, and Narry L. Gandy at Rapid City South Dakota. Jefferson Jives of Steamboat Springs is a physician and registrar of the Colorado state law board. Gonzales is editor of Qo Saluabia and son of Ambrose Gonzales. Major Tale, formerly Democratic chair in North Carolina, was a consul in Manchester, England and is tied to North Carolina policy and Mr. Bryan.
The Self-Interest League of America is described as the largest society with no president or formal structure. Every reader is a member, united by the self-interest of staying informed about national and local news to compete with neighbors. Being a member means being active, progressive, and concerned with personal welfare.
Horriepryille 36 May Kellar who confessed to killing husband Arthur Kellar and daughter Margaret yesterday now tells Sheriff Prater the confession was forced by a Kansas City detective. She accuses an unnamed railroad laborer of the killings and denies the crime in today’s interview. Children remain with grandmother Be enuga as authorities plan arraignment and transfer.
London June 13 British cabinet ministers were absolved by a parliamentary committee from all charges linked to alleged contracts between the government and the Siorconi Wireless Company. The report finds no foundation for accusations against Sir Rufus Isaacs David Lloyd George or Herbert Samuel and condemns circulating rumors as unfounded. The majority report notes ministers acted in sincerity and in duty to the Crown with the committee’s minority reports still pending.
Washington dispatch describes Brig. General Pershing calling the clash the fiercest since American occupation. Moros made desperate assaults to disrupt American lines at Bagalac, but were beaten back. Casualties included Captain Taylor A. Johns of the Philippines Scouts killed, Lt Edwyn H. Backler wounded, and three native Philippine Scouts killed. Amili, the Moros’ leader, and several outlaws were reported killed. total Moros lost not known.
Washington on June 13 Frank Wolcemy Mason formerly a Cleveland newspaper man in the consular service since 1980 and consul general at Paris since 1595 has resigned Secretary Bryan Jeay made the only comment on a comedy
The Burlington Iowa Elks convention featured a monster parade with nearly 2000 marchers, over a mile of decorated cars, and diverse pageant oddities. Ottumwa led by the 54th Regimental band drew praise. Cedar Falls won best appearing band prizes. Officers elected include J B McDonald president and A W Heringsaum treasurer.
Columbus Junction residents Ofrs. Ott. M. Cavin and five children narrowly escaped death when a westbound Rock Island passenger train struck their auto four miles from Des Moines. The crossing, obscured by high weeds, failed to allow warning in time. The Cavins jumped clear with the two daughters and father. the car was crushed. Mr. Cavin, cashier of the Farmers' & Merchants' bank, is in Des Moines after the crash.
New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Matura granted Paterson silk mill strikers the right to trial by a jury from Hudson County, with trials to be held in Passaic County. Prominent strike leaders including Haywood Tresca Lusic Silbers, Gurley Flynn remain tied for incitement charges. counsel seek venue change for fairness.
In session 2 p m De Mora testimony before Joby investigating committees. Finance committee demouments continued consideration of sub committee recommendations for schedule Senator Ashurst submitted. Tort of woman's Suffrage committees recommended passage of Chamberlain resolution for constitutional amendment extending suffrage to women. House met at noon and adjourned at 1 25 p m until noon Tuesday.
Davenport hosts the Iowa Federation of Labor convention where resolutions oppose outside prison labor and coal purchases, support union organization, and back Des Moines as permanent headquarters. New officers are elected led by T. H. Strief as president and a treasurer from Cedar Rapids, with amendments to the federation constitution setting five year terms for officers and a Des Moines HQ decision after a heated fight.
The steamer Yukon en route from Seattle to Nome was wrecked near Unimak Pass on the night of June 11. All 44 crew and six passengers were saved and brought to Unalaska. A wireless message confirmed no lives lost and noted Captain I P Berthalff of the Revenue Cutter Service.
West Virginia coal strike probe aims to wrap swiftly. Senate subcommittee plans division of inquiry into multiple parts as Gov Hatfield ends martial law. Testimony covers strike conditions, miners, and alleged constitutional violations in Cabin Creek and Paint Creek districts.
Unsettled weather with likely showers tonight and Saturday, warmer tonight with brisk winds. Temperature at Muscatine at 6 o'clock a.m. 66 degrees. River stage at Muscatine today shows 4 inches. river fell 5 inches. Sunrise, sunset, moonset times listed as 71264 imoonset 1:12 am.
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