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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1914

Page

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Club Women Hear Devil Baby Story at Convention

Jane Addams told Hull House tale to club women urging fellowship with immigrant women amid stories of the Devil baby and its versions from Italian and Jewish sources. Edward A. Ross criticized tainted gifts and private philanthropy, urging state care for dependents while discussing labor’s social costs. Margaret Woodrow Wilson arrived to lead singing and speak on women’s service to America.

Associated Press Chicago Paull ‘Hanna Jane Addams Hull House Miss Addams Toofa Tall Merle Ike Edward A. Ross University of Wisconsin General Federation of Women Clubs Miss Wilson Lst Percy V. Pennybacker Miga Margaret Woodrow Wilson Brotherhood General Federation Young Women of America

Body of McCarrick Boy Found in Delaware Power

The decomposed body of seven year old Warren McCarrick was discovered in the Delaware power near Philadelphia after he disappeared March 12. An uncle recognized the features and detectives identified clothes from the mother's description. Police suspect accidental death.

C Associated Prov Philadelphia Warren McCarrick Delaware McCarrick

Balloon Disaster Strikes Sprint Ballon Race Victims

A balloon named Springfield vanished during a race under the National Aeroclub. Search efforts by authorities focused on the Sandy River region with a report of a balloon seen near the Cascades yesterday and last night.

T Associated Portland Ore Springfield National Aeroclus Sandy River District Cascades

Jones to Head Reserve Bank Board

Thomas D. Jones of Chicago, a member on the Federal Reserve Committee, is likely to be named president of the governing board. Officials say the president regards the entire board as strong and will back the nominations to the fullest.

Associated Presa Teastd Wallatington D. C Thomas D. Jones Chicago Federal Reserve Committee

Sailor Arrested After Hamburg Accident Reward Rumor

Barney Jad muszkiew ledz, a crewman from New York, stepped forward hoping a reward for his conduct during an accident. He was promptly arrested on charges of assault and robbers. Detectives said he used an assumed name when boarding the ship but revealed his real name when rumors spread that the crew would be rewarded.

Associated Press New York Barney Jadmuszkiew Hamburg

Devastation in Paris from Severe Storm Strikes City

Paris reports widespread destruction from yesterday's storm with holes in main streets and many districts cut off from water gas and electricity as a precaution against floods fires and further subsidence. Fire crews search for bodies as rain worsens conditions and authorities keep crowds back from dangerous areas.

Paris Montmartre

Butte Miners Riot Quiet as Secessionists Plan Referendum

Associated Press dispatch from June 16 describes the Butte mine union split continuing with secessionist plans to hold a referendum on Western Federation cards. Committees are appointed to confer, while Governor Stewart seeks federal troops amid mounting tensions. Montana lawmakers meet with President Wilson to discuss the crisis and await further guidance.

Rate Mont Fita M. M. Donohue State Commission of Uber Western Federation U. S Washington, D. C Myers Stout and Evans Montana White House Wilson Buthe Stetwart Helens Butte

Camden to Succeed Bradley in Senate

Frankfort June 16 Gov McCreary signed the commission of Johnson N Camden of Vers Patties as U S senator from Kentucky to serve in November in place of the late W Q Bradley.

Camden Bradley Senate Frankfort McCreary Johnson N. Camden Verspatties U. S Kenticks W. Q. Bradley

Death sentence for Spencer affirmed by high court

The state supreme court affirmed the death sentence for Mary Spencer for the murder of Mildred Rexreat. The tower court previously sentenced Spencer, and the high court upheld the outcome in Springfield.

Spencer Springfield Tower Court Marry Spencer Mildred Rexreat Supreme Court Royan

Wreck inquiry opens with arrests tied to bootleg ring

Warrants issued for at least ten alleged bootleggers lead to early afternoon arrests in Davenport carried out by Deputy U S Marshal Hardy and the Muscatine lawmen. Among those taken into custody were Richard Anderson Otto Gundrum Delmer Craddock William J Walker George Baker Neil Meyers and T R Trampty a woman, the only one named, was taken aboard a car for Davenport. Detectives from a German American bank building office assisted, collecting evidence for federal cases against the alleged liquor sellers.

United States Marshall Hardy Otlumwil Davenport Richard Anderson Otto Gundrum Delmer Craddock William J Boy Walker George Baker Neil Liberty Meyers Naveral T. R. Trampty East Third Street Orange Mulberry

Albanian Capital Attacked Again by Insurgents

An attack on the Albanian capital was carried out by muzzled insurgents with heavy artillery directed at the defense under Prince William. Artillery shelled Rashut area as garrison troops endured a brisk duel. Austrian torpedo boat destroyers set out to Scutari to embark 1,000 tribal auxiliaries for reinforcement.

Miravze Albania Mussulmay Prince William Rashut Scutari

160 Greeks Dead in Massacre by Turks

Athens dispatch reports 160 Greeks including elderly and children killed in Phokia, 26 miles northwest of Smyrna. Armed attackers, aided by Turkish police, looted and burned buildings. Survivors fled with belongings abandoned, many injured and starved upon reaching Salonika.

Prost Athens Greece Asia Minor Phokia Smyrna Salonlik

Court Upholds Tice Road Law In State Supreme Court

June 16 decision upholds the constitutionality of the Tice road law. Justice notes the injunction sought by Sneod Marties of McLean to block state funds from the road fund was denied.

Springfald State Supreme Court Cage Sneod Marties McLean Tskee Brady

Collateral Missing in LaSalle Bank Collapse Probed

Officials of the state banking department continued examining records of the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank to identify securities moved as collateral to Broadway State Bank Ashland Twelfth Street State Bank Illinois State Bank and the State House of Calumet master institutions of the Lorrimer Munday banks closed after the LaSalle failure. Deputy Harkin said the auditor’s report was delayed by collateral searches. four attachment suits totaling over 4 690 were filed by LaSalle depositors in St Louis banks.

Associated Trova Langed Chicago State Banking Department LaSalle Street Trust and Save Bank LaSalle Street Bank Broadway State Bank A Ash Jond-Twelfth Street State Bank Illinois State Bank State Houte Caluwmet Lorrimer-Munday LaSalle Street Lorimer C. B. Munday Hig State Bank Daniel V. Harkin James Brady Mwe Anid Harkin St Louis LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago St. Louis LaSalle Streat Bank

Mrs T H Seerley Dies in Iowa City

Mrs Thoma H Seerley aged eighty eight died in Iowa City on June 16. Interment will be at Cedar Falls. She is mother to M H Seerley president of Iowa State Teachers College J J Seerley Burlington and Dr Frank Seerley dean at H C A college in Springfield Massachusetts.

One City Afra vThomea H. Seerley Cedar Talla M. H. Seerley Iowa State Teachers’ College J. J.seerley Burlington Frank Seerley H.C. A. College Spring Beld Mass

Missing Milwaukee minister puzzles Detroit police

Police and detectives scour Detroit in search of Rev Louis Patmont of Milwaukee who vanished last night after claiming he was kidnapped near Westville during a local option campaign. His wife and friends cite threats and a nationwide search previously, while officials contest kidnapping theory and note his recent arrival in Detroit seeking to stage a revival.

Detroit Midh Louis R. Patmant Milwaukee Westville Marcoli Palment Swe Wwe John Palmer Patmout Loias Columbia Minis C. F., Witty Patmont Witty West Perry Avenue Patment Illinois St. Louis

Insurgent Seats and Cuban US Ties in Nominee Drift

United States wire reports detail caucus maneuvers among Modern Woodmen of America delegates and insurgents as they name head officers, revise standings, and prepare credentials for the Triennial National convention. Delegates from Minnesota face dispute while John Vol backs the Indiana contingent for head banker. Vera Cruz relief talks also noted with Bryan seeking mediation.

Cassociated Press Toledo Ohio Siste New Modern Woodmen of America A. R. Talcott Lincoln Neb Ead Gan B. Fora Davenport Iawa James McNawara Rock Island Charis W. Hawes John D. Vols Ladanapolis Ind David G. Myers Pontiac Frank McCalip Washington, D. C Bort Beloit Wis E. E. Murphy Leavenworth Kan R. R. Smith Brookfield Tanner Minter Kerns Des Moines Iowa John A. Vol Indianapolis B. Aleshire Chicago Vola Indiana McNamera McNamara Dellegater Aleshire Volz Mlingla Tinois Administration John L. Sundean Minnesota

Charge leveled at State Department and Nicaragua influence

A WASHINGTON censor report alleges that the United States kept Marines in Nicaragua to sway the presidential election and that American bankers were involved in the vote. Senator Smith of Michigan was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for inquiry.

Ta Amodated Prana Washington, D. C United States Nicaragua Smith Michigan Senate Foreign Rules

Iowa Merchants Meet At Des Moines

Nearly 100 merchants from across the state gathered in Des Moines for the opening of the sixteenth annual Iowa State Retail Merchants Association convention. Davenport sent one of the largest delegations as delegates registered in the morning and President J H Schaefer prepared to open the initial business session and deliver his annual address.

Des Moines Srata Iowa State Retell Merchanta’ Association Davenport J. H. Schaefer

Lifeless bodies found near Muscatine prompt inquest

A coroner's inquest is held into the death of Amos Stout whose body was found roadside eight miles north of Muscatine. Initial signs suggested possible poisoning but indications point to heart disease and alcohol use. A companion, Charles Chandler, rode with him and provided deposition. Stout's death remains under investigation with alcohol as a probable factor.

Amos Stout Muscatine Stout John Jugen~heimer Charles Chandler Ed Friedli Wet Stout Lugenheimer Place Jim McCampbell Corner Chandler Joe Wise Plitt Farm Jugenheimer Place Wise Jugenheimer House E. H. King Winiich Friedas Bansas Ohio Mustatine

Thaw Denies Plan to Quit United States

Gorham N H June 36 Harry K Thaw signed statement denying reports he planned to leave the country He said the only place he is going is Pittsburgh and that once he gets permission he will return home to be with his family and tend his business interests He has no intention of going abroad

Gorham N. H Harry K. Thaw Pittsburgh

Weather forecast for Muscatine area

Tonight and Wednesday look generally fair with rising temperatures. North areas may stay warmer with sun and clouds, and a slight chance of showers in the extreme south portion. Temperatures around 50 degrees at 7 am. sunrise 4 14, sunset 7 27, moonrise 12 23.

Muscatine

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