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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

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Mexico Readies Extra Session on Peace Aims

Mexico City reports say deputies will meet in an extra session to discuss terms for restoring peace amid mediation efforts. Washington word awaited to guide next moves as Carranza factions, Villa disputes, and Huerta tensions ripple through negotiations.

Washington U. 5 Chrranus and Villa Associated Treas Mexico City Republic Chamber of Deputies Associated Prova Wise Niasara Falls Conrad United Statan Wntime Wilson Carranza Creak White House Niagara Falls Theta Wasi Officiala Carranza Nia Testamony Wis Mexico Genera Villa Huerta

Springfield Crew Safe After Wanderer Ordeal

Roy Donaldson and Wilbur Franderson, pilot and aid of the Springfield Ranger Station, were found wandering in forest near Walker’s Prairie after their balloon craft wrecked on Table Mountain. They descended to safety at 8 o’clock Friday morning, having lived on half rations of uncooked food.

Associated Prous Portland Ora Roy Donaldson Wilbur Franderson Springfield Forest Range Walkers Prairie Table Mounetain Donaldson

Rebels' Gunboat I Sunk By Guerrero

A constitutionalist gunboat Tampico was sunk by the Guerrero off the Mexican coast. U S vessels Perry Prevle and New Orleans aided survivors and provided medical aid. The Guerrero pursued from Guaynas toward Altata, leaving Tampico wrecked at five thirty fathoms.

California Azatlan Mexico Wirsteas San Diego Kunboat Templeo Federasre Guerrero Topolitampo Mazatlan Guaynas Iy Matpico Perry Preble Altata Prevle New Orleans Tampico Ank Jake

President Wilson denies Jewish slur in speech at American University

President Wilson publicly denied any slur against Jews in remarks at the American University dedication on May 27. A letter from Herman Bernstein questioned a quoted line alleging religion separate from Judaism, and the president replied there was no discriminatory intent or unfair inspiration in his words.

Washington, D. C Wilson American University Jawa Wiley Gon Herman Bernstein Holig, N Bertstein White House Bernataln New York Barnstal

Wisconsin Eugenics Marriage Law Upheld by Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court sustained the constitutionality of the eugenics marriage law, reversing Milwaukee county circuit court. The law requires male marriage license applicants to undergo a blond hair test. Alfred A. Peterson of Milwaukee was denied a license last January for failure to provide compliance proof, prompting the challenge. Justice Marshall and Justice Vinjo dissented from the majority.

fAs Wired Madison Wii Supreme Court Milwaukee County Circuit Court T Inwaiti Tustieas Marshall Vinjo Alfred A. Peterson Milwaukee Louis 2. Widule Peterson Eschwelter

Rock Island Camp Wins Modern Woodmen Drill Prize

At Toledo on June 17 delegates and spectators clashed as police were called near a riot during the Modern Woodmen of America convention. Rock Island Camp No. 1 won the battalion drill prize with 35.42 percent, while Camp climber 443 of Appleton WI took $175 in the pony class.

Rock Tsing Brit Toledo Battalion Toledo Woodmen ‘of America Rock Island Army Amerles John H. Mitchell Lil Appleton Wis T Here Mtake Army of Panama

Minn governors beat in primary with Lee leading Eberhart

Early returns from Minnesota's statewide primaries show Lee leading Governor Eberhart for the Republican nomination by a margin similar to last night's figures, with Lee poised for a roughly fifteen thousand vote edge. Dem nominee chances for Hammond and Burquist noted, Lawler's strong Democratic bid surprises, Halbert nets Progressive support amid slow district tallies.

St. Paul Ming Lee Eberhart Nomingdon Ucket Chsr Art W W. Hammond J. A. Burquist Ware D. W. Lawler W. 8. Hammond Hugh T. Halbert E. X N. Westerand George R. Smith Sydney Alderson CG. B. Miller

New Type Paper Money To Enter Circulation Soon

Millions of dollars of a new paper money type will circulate within weeks as federal reserve notes backed by commercial paper form collateral. Twelve federal reserve banks will receive advances from the federal reserve board to issue notes. Comptroller Williams has samples. Joseph F Ralph prepared denominations 1, 310, 20, 50 and 100 and sent them to Secretary McAdoo.

Associated Press Washington Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Rank Act Federal Reserve Banka Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Comptroller of Currency Williams Joseph F. Ralph Bureau of Engraving and Printing McAdoa

State Board Bids Franny McClain Dean Of Stanford College

The state board of education offers the deanship of the college to Prof Frann McClain of Leland Stanford University at four thousand dollars a year. A former dean and former chief justice of the Iowa supreme court, he is expected to accept.

Town City State Board of Education

Police Continue Patmont Search in Detroit Mystery

Detroit police maintain efforts to locate Rev. Louis R. Patmont of Milwaukee who has vanished for the second time since taking part in the Hindu local option campaign in March. Friends urge authorities to probe for possible motives tied to his activism while Michigan Brewers Association representatives dispute kidnapping claims and offer a reward for his return.

Detroit Mich Nee Today Patment Michigan State Brewers’ Association Cies

Closing sessions of Bennial held and federation votes

The twelfth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs closed in Chicago with elections confirmed, pledges to oppose liquor, and plans for social work and education at public institutions. Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker reelected. new officers to be installed tonight.

Chicago Jame General Federation of Women's Clubs New York Atlantic City Dallas Tex Jacksonville Percy V. Pennybacker Federation George J. Peeland Kneelund Ie Department of Investigation American Social Hygiene Aéaceiacion Ha Tosna Home Economics Smith-Lever Bureau of Home Economics

Turks Move to Stop Greeks Emigration

Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Constantinople reports a state of siege declared by the Turkish government at Smyrna and along the Dardanelles to halt emigration of Greeks from Turkish territory. Greece protests and threats of armed action are reported as both nations prepare for possible decisive moves.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Constantinople Smyrna Asia Minor Dardenelles Turkey Graeker Tursteh Greece

German Ambassador Narrowly Escapes Fire by Police Shot

Count Von Bernstorff, German ambassador to the United States, escaped unharmed when a police officer fired blanks at his car en route to the University of Sino commencement. The driver ignored a warning signal. the mayor apologized, and the ambassador asked no action. The incident ended as the ambassador proceeded to the campus.

Associated Press Champaign Jane It- Fount Javan von Bernsternt Germany United States University of Sino Count von Bernstorff Arthur Meeker Chirazo Steaker David Kinley Ewarts Boutelle Greenew First University Michael Murphy Murphy Meeker Robbins Bernstein von Bernstorff Chiroxo

Palmer Endorsed For G A R Leader In Iowa Parade

The 40th annual Iowa G A R reaction parade drew about 2,500 Civil War veterans, with Gov. Clarke reviewing the procession. Col. D J Palmer of Washington was unanimously endorsed for commander, as thousands cheered amid cool weather and patriotic songs by schoolchildren.

Preas Burlington Iowa Clarke D. J. Palmer Washington Ows

Blind Soprano Helen Meson Found Dead in Oakland

Miss Helen Meson a blind soprano once called the Helen Keller of the West was found dead in her Oakland apartment. A spoon with a strong odor of poison was found in the bathroom and a card from real estate agent W. A. Dohrmann appeared on a table near the couch. Meson, educated at the California School for the Deaf and Blind and later in Paris, was a noted singer and athlete who counted Helen Keller as a friend.

Oakland Calif Helen Meson Helen Keller of The West Lois Schaerer W. A Dohrmann C. D B. C. Stege Melrose Dohrmann Dohirmann Paris Mc Row Mesow Helen Keller

Ritchie and Welsh Sign New 20-Round Bout Articles

Willie Ritchie and Freddy Welsh, American and British lightweight boxers, signed articles for another 20 round contest to be fought in London between November 4 and November 11, with the exact date to be fixed within 24 hours.

Winn London Willie Ritchie Freddy Welsh

Twenty Two Election Officers Sentenced in New York Case

In New York on June 17 twenty two election officers were sentenced for fraud connected to a special constitutional convention amendment in the twelfth assembly district. Six inspectors received six months in penitentiary while the others including poll and ballot clerks faced fines of 106 pounds.

New York N. Y

No Federal Troops Needed in Butte Says Montana Officials

Senators Stout and Jy ans and Representative Jy ans told President Wilson that Governor Stewart reported improvements in Butte with no present need for federal troops. The president will be kept informed of the situation.

U.S Butte Washington Stout Jyans Montana Wilison Stewart

Ohio Coal Miners Deny IWW Threats

Columbus June 17 Associated Press dispatch says fears of IWW agitation among Eastern Ohio coal miners and possible riots in favor of the Industrial Workers were denied today. President Moore of the Ohio United Mine Workers reported power fronts of threatened outbreak had reached state headquarters.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Moore Ohio United Mine Workers

Empress of Ireland Wreck Inquiry Claimed Storstad Officers Fell Short

Testimony from Storstad's captain and first officer at the Empress of Ireland inquiry contradicted prior statements. They insisted Storstad kept course and speed believing right of way, while Empress of Ireland’s swift maneuvering and foggy conditions contributed to the collision.

Collier Storstad Associated Press Quebec Anderson Alfred H~ “Tenes Kendall Thh Bmipress Tuftenes Butler Aspinall Canadian Pacific Railroad Montreal Andersen Carlier Jit

Live wire kills 1 shock for rescuer in Iowa

Oskaloosa Iowa June tan Banke Fueale of Attica Indiana was electrocuted by a live wire while at work for the Western Union Telegraph company here today. Boltz of Des Moines foreman for the company who attempted to rescue him was rendered unconscious by the contact.

Associated Press Oskaloosa Banke Fueale Attica Indiana Western Nloo Boltz Des Moines

Weather forecast for Iowa with unsettled and fair periods

The bulletin notes generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with possible local showers in the northeast. Warmer temperatures are expected in the north and central regions tonight, with southern areas warmer tomorrow. Local musings mention Muscatine and a 7 o’clock time reference, though the text is fragmented and may be uncertain.

Iowa Muscatine Jovclock A Sf Desroue

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