Beet sugar lobby eyes AP publicity in Arbuckle letters
The Associated Press manager testified before a senate committee about letters from sugar refiner John Arbuckle and beet sugar interests asking for favorable coverage. Hamlin pressured AP for equal treatment, citing the beet sugar industry’s prominence and urging publication of statements.
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Washington, D. C
Melilla E. Stons
Associated Press
Risons Tollege
Clarence C. Hamlin
Hamlin
United States
Europe
Associated Wess
Losald
Elven
Clarence Hamlin
Colorado Springs
Arbuckle
Haralla
Credis
Denver
Sonnetor Guegenheim
Elf
Jistsol & Tacter
John Arbuckle
Arbuckle Brothers
Asseciatog
Denver Repiblian
Colorado
Washington Post
New York
Son of Postoffice Official Arrested in Philadelphia Embezzlement Case
John Knowles 32, son of George W Knowles assistant postmaster at Philadelphia, was arrested by postal inspectors in Mason City in connection with an alleged embezzlement of funds in the Philadelphia post office redemption department. He had been traveling from northern Texas. Investigators had reportedly sought him since April. The total amount involved was not disclosed.
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Mason City
Jay Imls
John Knowles
George W. Knowles
Philadelphia
Tels Gaid
Knowles
Tina
Tawa
Paon
Second Heat Fatality Prompts Outcry Over Justice
June 19 in Davyport Indiana reported a laborer Alex Te vont died after overheating, marking a second heat related death in a week. The missive from Corr Hamlin thanks for justice to those affected as the Associated Press dispute over coverage shows tension between reporters, editors, and authorities.
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Davyonport
Alex Tevont
Davenport Woman Found Dying After Gas In Room
Mrs Harry Shanty was found dying in her Davenport home after gas was left on in a room at 720 East Locust. Husband Henry Shantz found her about 1:40 AM. physician failed to save her. The couple, remarried after divorce, had been living together for months. she leaves a husband, two children, and her father C Woods, a retired wholesale fruit dealer.
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Harry JL. Shanty
East Locust Street
Shanta
C. Woods
Senate Finance Committee Revise Rates Boosts Revenue
Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee completed their revision of rate schedules in the Underwood tariff. They expect a revenue increase of over five million dollars, mainly from removing banana taxes and broadening exemptions. The panel will continue drafting the administrative section to foster competition, with further revisions to drastic provisions.
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DD. C
Senate Finance Committee
House
Kern
Cnue
Senate
Finance
Keokuk Wins Next Iowa Eagles Convention
Cedar Rapids closing session names Keokuk winner for upcoming Eagles convention. George Carlin of Sioux City elected president unopposed. Oskaloosa avil team earned top honor for best degree work.
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Cedar Rapids
Une
Keokuk
Iowa Eagles
George Carlin
Sioux City
Oskaloosa Avil
Zeppelin pledge limits dirigibles to Germany only
Friedrichshafen, Germany, June 19 Count Zeppelin announced he would not take orders for dirigible balloons from any country except the German government or within Germany. He denied Vienna reports that a contract existed to build airships for the Austrian army.
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Germany
Friedrichshafen
Hte
Vienna
Ttatika
Fireman's Head Crushed. Man Killed at Marshalltown
Robert E. Trinkle, 28, a fireman for the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad, was killed instantly near midnight last night in Marshalltown Iowa. His head was crushed between a bar cart and the frame of his engine. He leaves a widow.
Lumber Steamer Riverside Sinks Off California Coast
The 95 ton lumber carrier Riverside, en route from Everett to San Vedra, is reported sinking off Cape Mendocino. Crew of 36 were taken to a boat and rescued after a later message confirmed the ship went down.
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San Francisco
Gal
Riverside
Bverett
Wash
San Vedra
Cnaly
California
Farragut
Cape Mendocino
Mttla
Farramut
Eleven Die In Interurban Wreck Near Vallejo
Ten adults and a child were killed in a head on collision of interurban trains on the San Francisco Napa and Calistoga line near Vallejo California. The number of injured was uncertain but likely over twenty five as front cars telescoped and wreckage trapped victims. Fire apparatus and nearby workers aided in rescue efforts.
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Vallejo
Calif
San Francisco
Napa
Caljotogo
Cara
Searby
Fire at Lagerquist Carriage Plant Destroys Logs and Autos
Fire in Des Moines Iowa today, believed to begin in the paint shop, wiped out the Lagerquist Carriage Company plant. A dozen automobiles burned. losses put at 50000 dollars, with some insurance coverage.
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Yes Moines
Lagerquist Carriage Company
Post Office Workers Record Heavy Week of Mail
Assistant Postmaster Frank W. Walker reports that the city’s post office processed 36,456 pieces of mail over six days, averaging 6,076 daily. Letters, ecards and dir ewars totaled 2,320 items, weighing 522 pounds, while the overall weight reached 4,005 pounds.
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Mercury
Frank W. Walker
Summer Comfort for Stay at Homes
The first warm days disappoint many who must stay in towns or apartments. A budget refresh can transform a room with fibre rugs light draperies and cretonnes for furniture covers. Compare house furnishing ads in the Journal to see how little summer comforts cost and plan accordingly.
Strive to Perfect Currency Measure in U S Banking Plan
Washington June 33 administration leaders pursue perfection of a proposed currency reform bill. Key figures Wilson McAdoo Glass align on creating a government controlled system with at least twelve regional reserve associations and federal reserve banks in each district. State banks excluded. national banks join. capital base set at 5 million per district with 20 percent funded by member banks. Reserve banks would hold government deposits and rediscount commercial paper.
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Wilson
Secretar McAdoo
Owen Ard Glass
Genste
Louga
United States
Francis
Reserve Association
Reserve Associations
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department
Reserve Bank
Elixirs Deemed Intoxicating In Court Testimony
In a Iowa district court proceeding tied to a Davenport case, Dr Z L Klein testified that most medical elixirs sold in drugstores contain high alcohol levels and can intoxicate if consumed in large amounts. Defense expert argued Continental Bitters are medicinal, not beverages, though alcohol could affect a drinker differently per individual. Dr A F Oliver added expert input on the bitters effects.
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Z. L. Klein
Stata
Lowa Va
Theodora Kuenysnann
Lowa Supreme Court
Betty
Davenport
Law Enforcement League
A. F. Oliver
Syenographer's Victim Dies After Shootout at Office
In New Castle Pennsylvania Walter Dindenbrick died in hospital after being shot by Norman Vandervert, a stenographer recently discharged. Vandervert swallowed poison and remained in critical condition in the same hospital.
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New Castle
Walter Dindenbrick
Yeater
Norman Vandervert
Vandervert
Burglary Suspect in Los Angeles Ends Own Life
In Los Angeles on June 19 a Japanese porter Awamura shot a burglar who surprised him at a lodging house then killed himself when police questioned him. Papers found among his effects suggested involvement in unlawful immigration traffic and a possible motive tied to the year of facing trouble.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lim
Latal
Awamura
Protectreek
Senate Committee Returns to Capitol to Hear West Virginia Case
United States senators resume work in Washington after a Charleston hearing week. The West Virginia coal operators accuse Senator Martine of prejudice and will seek to submit written records and statements. The committee plans to review Martine’s remarks and possibly present them to the education and labor panel.
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D. C
United States
Wespinda
Swanson
Jeeoyon
Martine
Charleston
Senate
West Virginia
Japiners’ Union
Pennsylvania
Ghia
Indiana
T+ uois
Iabar
German Congregations Plan Union Services
Preliminary plans for union services by four German congregations were formed at a morning meeting in the parsonage of Rev. S. H. Schwab. Delegates included Rev. A. G. Lang, Rev. L. E. B. Kettlekamy, Rev. Y. W. Schwab, and Rev. Richard Slabe. Rev. Nettlekaiin was elected chairman and Rev. Lang secretary. union services will be voted on by congregations Sunday, with a schedule expected next week.
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S. H. Schwab
A. G. Lang
Baptist Church
L. EB. Kettlekamy
Methodist Episcopal Church
YW. Sahwab
Congregational Church
Richard Slave
Evangelical Church
Vr. Nettlekaiin
Thia Mornhie
Mr. Lang
Ritchie and Nolan Sever Connections in San Francisco
Champion Wille Ritchie, dismissed from manager Bi Nolan, traveled from Nolan's ranch to begin reining for a Fourth of July fight with Joe Rivers and said the breach was personal and financial. Ritchie claimed a financial settlement had been made but would not discuss details.
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Cal
Wille Ritchie
Bi Nolan
Nolan
Joe Rivers
Suffragist Martyr Mereman Shocks Ascot Derby Crowd
An apparently suffragist activist leaped the track railing at Ascot during the Derby, grabbed Tracery's bridle, and caused a fall that injured the rider and horse. A man, Hewitt of Cambridge, was fatally injured after armed conflict with the crowd. Officials say a revolver was found and another man fled with the gun. The hospital reports a fatal skull fracture for the assailant. motive remains disputed.
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Eng
Iss Emiy
Wilding Davison
Tracary
Trocery
Ley
Tracery
Edareas
Hewitt
Trinity College, Cambridge
Cambridge University
Women's Social and Political Union
Aged Woman Sustains Painful Arm Injury in Fall
Nirs C W Peele, residing on East Fifth street, reports Mrs Peck aged 74 suffered a painful accident while going to make some calls on West Tilt. On Kindler avenue she stumbled and broke her left arm below the shoulder. The injury, while not serious for a younger person, raises anxiety due to her age. Dr A J Oliver attended.
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C. W. Peele
East Fifth Street
Peck
J. Y. RaudJeman
Maxo Somo Culla
West Tilt
Kindler Avenue
A. J. Oliver
Dr A P Jenman to Speak on White Plague Sunday
Dr A P Jenman of Sigourney, famed for the tuberculosis fight, will be heard in Musentine twice Sunday June 29 at United Brethren church including an evening lecture. The Rev E R McCorkle and family plan a three week Iowa vacation starting Monday. Misses Fonda and Zola McCorkie will travel to Mitchellville and Des Moines for about a month.
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Sigourney
Musentine
United Brethren Church
McCorkle
E. R. AleCorkie
Utesan
Lowell
Iowa
Fonda
Zola McCorkie
Mitchellville
Des Moines
Willard to Fight Williams in Reno on July 4
San Francisco June 18 manager Tom Jones announced Tess Willard has been matched to meet Al Williams of Cleveland in a ten round bout at Reno Nevada on July 4.
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Reno
San Francisco
Cali
Tom Jones
Tess Willard
al Williams
Cleveland
Ohio
Nevada
Weather Summary for Muscatine and Town This Week
Generally fair conditions continue tonight and Friday with moderate winds. Temperature at Muscatine around 76 degrees at 7 am. River stage today at Muscatine about 1 foot 6 inches, down 1 inch. Sunrise 4:14, sunset 7:52, moonrise 7:54.
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Clark
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