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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
1
Acting President of the Sire teachers Association completes term with the present convention and retires. The retiring head of the music department at Jens Seite University defeated Naday for the presidency of the teachers association.
Mediator efforts in Washington stand on the brink of failure as the United States demands a constitutionalist provisional government. Argentine minister Naon arrived, seeking talks with Secretary Bryan, while Huerta and constitutionalist delegates hold firm on their demands, signaling possible breakdown of the Niagara process.
Washington DC June secretary Houston states a pure food rule defining wine as the product of normal alcoholic fermentation of fresh grape juice and prohibits labeling products with added water as wine, deeming such as imitation wine if water is introduced before June 12.<Abstract>
Several thousand Elks from Iowa and neighboring states joined the annual parade in Iowa City. The town wore festive bunting as Elks in purple marched past cheering crowds. Prizes were awarded for best appearance, largest Elk turnout, and best band with Davenport, Burlington, and Waterlo o among the winners.
Harvard crews opened the New London regatta by defeating Yale in two forenoon races. The junioright and freshman contests went to Harvard by seven and four lengths respectively, while the varsity hoped to win the four ninte event. Official times show Harvard leading early and maintaining pace across two miles with the Crimson ahead in the second varsity, freshman eight, and junioright races.
A recalled report states 200 miners were killed in an explosion at the Vieille Marlbae colliery near Belgium. Fire raged as rescuers rushed to entombed workers, with efforts continuing into the afternoon. Local doctors and nurses were sent by special train.
An 85-property owner remonstrance against adopting an alternative pay plan in No. 13 drainage district is filed with Muscatine County Auditor. Damages claimed approach 50,000, with disputes over who bears the cost of deepening No. 18 ditch. A Tuesday meeting of Muscatine and Louisa counties is set to hear objections as voters press against the change.
Wapello officially opened its White City playground park led by Rev. A L L Babcock. About 214 children enjoyed rides and play equipment as townsfolk watched. Season tickets will allow supervised summer play for children, a plan echoing 160 similar playgrounds nationwide.
In St Louis on July 19 the Frisco receivers moved to contest the liability of 326 million dollars in bonds issued by the New Orleans Texas and Mexico Railway. Attorneys John D Johnson and Loomis Johnson said the plan is to challenge the por tion related to the purchase of the Brownsville line. They argue Missouri law governs the purchase and that the transaction may be illegal due to insufficient direct connection between the Frisco and the New Orleans line.
Bernard Hickey, worker for Muscatine Lighting, sustained a severe eye injury last night when a pike mole swung by a fellow worker swung and struck him. Dr. H L Hustad treated him. Doctors doubt loss of sight in the affected eye.
By a 33 to 18 vote the nomination of B. R. Moore for marshal of the northern district of Iowa was confirmed by the Senate. Some towns senators opposed the action.
Police were alerted to renewed gunfire in the Hungarian settlement near the Heinz Works in the east end last night. Officers could not locate suspects. residents warned that if the firing continues, a watch will assemble and offenders will be dealt with.
Muscatine County residents seek 24 year old Lillian Lake daughter of farmer P B Lake. She left home with a painter identified as J W Moore, reportedly headed to West Liberty and then disappeared with him. A dubious letter from Galesburg claimed she was well, but authenticity is doubtful. Marshal Wiley investigated leads in West Liberty Davenport and Moline to trace Moore and the missing pair.
Washington January 19. Representative Underwood confers with President Wilson on the legislative situation. The house sentiment favors early adjournment while the administration insists trust issues must be proposed at this session. Funeral services for the Albright infant, who died suddenly near Fairport, will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock at the family residence.
The Wisconsin delegation and administration forces push for abolishing offices and cutting head camp salaries at the Modern Woodmen of America triennial convention. Proposals target head consul, clerk, head bankers and directors with sizable reductions amid credential debates and seating decisions.
President Wilson announced a batch of diplomatic nominations and transfers. Robert Skinner moves from Berlin to London, Julius Lay shifts from Rio de Janeiro to Berlin, Alfred Gottachalk from consul general at large to Rio de Janeiro, while J H Pettimone is named postmaster at Burlington Iowa.
Des Moines June 74 The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce asks Congress to adjourn at an early date and permit all business legislation to lay over until the next regular session in December. Copies of the resolution were forwarded to the town delegation in Congress.
London June 19 Willie Ritchie of California, world's lightweight champion, and Pred Welsh British lightweight champion signed final articles for a twenty round world championship fight at Olympia on Tuesday July 7.
Mrs Frederick Heixer of Sioux City won the presidency at the Iowa State Music Teachers association, defeating Prof Gustav Schoettle of Iowa City. The election marked the first time a woman heads the organization, with Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble of Davenport initially considered. Waterloo invited the 1925 meet, $2000 to host delegates, and reports showed a favorable financial condition despite an incomplete secretary-treasurer's report.
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with a chance of showers in the extreme east portion tonight. Cooler in the south tonight and Saturday. Illinois forecast similar with cooler south and central sections tonight and possible showers. Temperature at Muscatine at 7 o clock is 6 degrees with sunrise at 4 14 and sunset at 6 Fi uncertainties noted.
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