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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1913

Page

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Wilson Makes Personal Plea For Currency Law

President Wilson asks Congress in a joint session to act now on banking and currency reform to aid tariff revisions. He reads a direct, urgent appeal urging swift action and notes Cabinet support, urging lawmakers to set aside personal considerations for the nation’s financial reform.

Washington Congress Wilson House of Representatives Nyse Che Chang Fta Antranes Marshall Tae Viee Clark Democratic Ethv Underwood Pitzgerald Abd Alant Provident House The United Stacey Kiso Ax Wilson Unters United States Nota Atic

President Wilson backs Glass bill in semi weekly conference

President Wilson spoke with Washington correspondents and affirmed support for the Glass currency bill and its basic principles. He expected amendments of detail, noting bankers might welcome federal reserve direction yet would gain safeguards without control. He saw rediscount provisions as preventing fund concentration across regions.

Washington N. G Wilson Federal Reserve Board Intercam Federal Reserve

Guidice Trial Opens at Glenwood Today

Nearly 100 lawyers, witnesses and reporters depart for Glenwood Mills County where Francesco Guidice faces trial for the alleged murder of Howard Jones in this city. The case moves there on a change of venue after Jones was attacked and a riot erupted as friends of Jones attempted to seize Guidice from the sheriff.

Cornell Blvtts Glenswood Mills County Francesco Guidice Howard Jones Glenwool Jones Rebt Guidica

All Five Bodies Recovered At Keokuk

Weekulk June 23. The last of the five bodies of the young people who were drowned Thursday night was found at 11 20 yesterday morning. The first body was found Friday morning and two more Saturday afternoon, the remaining two Sunday morning. Funeral services for Miss Wilson and Mrs Wright were held yesterday afternoon. The other three bodies were sent out of town today to Walcott Lacnulla to Walcott Alfred Gross to Quincy and Mrs Pauling Marks to Ord Neb

Misa Wilson Wright Hodlus John Lacxulla Walcatt Wiss Alfred Gross Quincy Mrs. Pauling Marks Ord Neb

Repair of Rock Island line west of Letts progresses

The Wisgouri division track of the Rock Island between Letts and Ainy worth is under repair. Bulletin warns engineers to maintain lookout and avoid salt links. The trip has been in poor condition for some time. work to modernize now underway to improve safety for travel.

Wisgouri Rock Island Letts Ainyworth Tuo Rus Stantion Butlons

Barrett Loses to American Player in English Tennis Meet

Wimbledon England June 24 Maurley J. McLoughlin of San Francisco defeats H Roper Barrett three games to two in the first round of the English luna tensis championship. Final scores 4 6 8 0.

Wimbledon England Maurley J. Mcloughlin San Trancisco H. Roper Barrett

Crowds Rally for Wilson Currency Reform Address

The Senate filed out to return for its chamber as the house adjourned at 1:11 pm. Outside, hundreds waited in rain for admission to hear President Wilson’s speech on currency reform. Attendance was tightly controlled with limited access, railings, guards, and a prize draw box for tickets, while the public pressed at the doors for entry.

Macy Capitol Wilson Congress Elder House Enbtsnat Telat

Federal General Ojeda Report Denied After Ortiz Battle

Douglas Ariz June 23 reports that General Pedro Ojeda federal commander in Sonora had surrendered after a four day battle at Ortiz were denied by constitutionalist junta. Reliable messages say battle resumed and Ojeda surrounded and cut off. observers note heavy losses.

Douglas, Arviz Pedro Ojedi Sonora Ortiz Douglas Hermosillo Junta Iat Ojeds Frough Ariz Pedro Ojeda Mex Obregon Constitutional Junta Nogales Ojeda Dase thesSonora Agua Prieta Ducango Mexico City Durango Thera Glogo

Serious Crime Charges In Iowa Farm Town

Margnalltown Indiana June 23 Howard Hart, a farm hand aged 22, was arrested at noon by Sherri Adgar in connection with an alleged attack on Mary Stuart, 14, who lives near Marshalltown. The incident reportedly occurred last night as the pair drove, cries for help were heard, Hart escaped in a bus, and Miss Stuart was brought home in an injured condition. The police stated her condition was serious today.

Margnalltown Howard Hart Asud Sherri Adgar Mary Stuart Marshalltown Migs Stuart Hart Stuart Acagen

Whips Antisaloon Leader Over Letter Attack

Willem Ty Anderson, Mary land Anti-Saloon League superintendent, was struck with a dog whip by Robert Ulman, son of a retired liquor dealer, in Baltimore Maryland. Ulman believed an Anderson letter attacked women relatives of liquor dealers. Ulman was arrested and released on bond for a hearing Monday.

Baltimore Willem Ty. Anerson Marysland Anti-Saloon League Socol Opfian Rovert Ulman Thinan Anderson Ullman Ulman

Have You The Ad Reading Habit

The article urges readers to adopt the ad reading habit in the daily press. It argues advertising pages hold valuable, practical information and benefits often overlooked by readers. It compares news reporting with advertising news and encourages engaging with advertiser notices for profit and usefulness.

Fairbanks to Speak at Republican Gather in Omaha

Former vice president Charles W. Fairbanks arrived in Omaha and will headline tonight’s banquet by Nebraska Republicans. John L. Kennedy and Victor Rosewater assist. over 200 banqueters expected. a “get together” aims to unite party wings. Fairbanks stays through Tuesday, hosted by Kennedy.

Omaha Neb Vic Charles W. Fairbanks John L. Kennedy Victor Rosewater Repubcan National Committee Aoting Nebraska Kennedy Robert Cowell Fairbanks Wa Adldresa Missionary Society New School of Missions U. S Omaha University Charles W. Pelrbanks Iis

Florence Otayer Mayer Dies in Iowa City

Florence Otayer Mayer, prominent Iowa City resident and daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Mayer, died in a local hospital after a fortnight battle with tuberculosis of the brain. An alumna of Town University and member of Delta Gamma, she was in her 20s. The Mayer family, known across the state, is tied to local commerce and Federated Women's clubs.

Towa City Iowa City Towa Florence Otayer Max Mayer Iown Federated Women's Clubs Dills-Mayear Town University Delta Gamma Sorority

Ames Praises State College After Brazilian Visit

Dr Laura Muller Brazilian minister of foreign affairs arrived in Ames from Chicago and toured the State Agricultural College with President Pearson and trustees. She praised the institution after inspecting the agricultural and veterinary departments and spoke on American agricultural and industrial conditions. The party included U S officials and Brazilian military officers and will depart for Omaha that evening.

State Agricultural College Hey United States RL Prementol Praziian Washington Francesca Braatian Army Sampayo Bragulan Navy M. Jarvis United States Secret Service Pearson College Santheon Home Economics Omate

Waters-Pierce oil company reorganized amid Rothschild link

The Waters-Pierce Oil Company faces reorganization reducing proposed equity from 400,000 to 316,000,000. Report says European banking families including the Rothschilds back a new rival firm to Standard Oil in the United States, with Henry Clay Pierce of St Louis retaining control of the old board’s interests. The Rothschilds also back a related Teng corporation in England as a counter to Standard Oil.

Waters-Bigret Dorn Eodhacullan Loulé Post Dispatch Waters-Pierce Oil Company Rathechids Standard Oil Company United Stereos Henry Clay Piarce St Lata Aisman Directora Tha Old Witera-Pierce Company Wil Pataln Rothschilds An Teng Corporation Standardl England

Japanese envoy Okazaki arrives to gauge land ownership views

New York June 23 Japanese parliament envoy Sutjiro Okazaki arrived to assess American sentiment on land ownership by Japanese. He will meet trade boards J Soyeda and T Kamiya and visit the New York Chamber of Commerce. A baseball envoy angle notes his travel to eastern states and the double header between New York and Brooklyn.

New York N. Y Sutjiro Okazaki East Middle ‘West United States Okaza Dapencsa Ofs Trade J. Soyeda T. Kamiya Mosers Soyeda Batolya Washington Baseball Bouissery Kuijjitomaki Shotea Middle West Okazaki Japanese Baseball Aé Japan Europe Brooklyn Pole

Revision of Income Tax Plan Debated in Senate

Washington June 23 President Wilson outlined currency reform as Senate Democrats resumed work on the tariff bill and discussed revising the income tax and administrative features. Senator Simmons said the revised plan would be submitted later. Senator Chamberlain sought consent to pass the Alaska government railway bill but failed. Senator Overman objected, urging more study.

Washington, D.C Senate Democratic House Wilson Simmons Finance Committee Alaska Chamberlain Senate Overmat Siying

Nicholson Charged With Fatal Fire in Missouri

In Vandalia on July 28 John T Nicholson was charged by a coroner's jury with causing the deaths of his wife Mia Nicholson and their adopted ten year old son by pouring gasoline on their clothing and setting the blaze. Nicholson aided in removing the charred bodies and was arrested in Mexico Missouri. He refused to answer questions amid allegations of recent quarrels over $1000 life insurance.

John Nicholson Vandalia Mia Jour Nicholson Butna John T. Nicholson Rome Nicholson Mexico

Pair Arrested in Marshalltown on Mann Act Violation

Myron Magrud er and Annetts Skregher, both of Kankakee Illinois, were arrested in Marshalltown on Saturday and handed to federal authorities. Magrud er faces charges under the Mann Act for allegedly enticing a girl for immoral purposes. The girl is held as a witness and the couple were transported to Des Moines by a U S deputy marshal.

Marshalltown Tyna Myron Magpuder Annetts Skregher Kankakee Ill Magruder Wisconsin Mies Hregher Des Moines United States

Joint session hearings on Wilson address and Alaska bill

The House and Senate met at noon in a joint session to hear President Wilson read his occupancy address. A Wahu resolution sought all papers on delaying white slave prosecutions in San Francisco. Hetch Hetchy water and San Francisco posts were discussed. Adjournment times noted with minor procedural actions.

HOUSE Senate Wilson Wahu San Francisco Hetch-Hetchy Veters Storks San Prencisco Public Lands Moon Perkins

Sulzer Scores Chief of Tammany in Vivid Albany Session

Governor Sulzer detailed his clashes with Charles Murphy and Tammany Hall since taking office on January 1. He described refusals of patronage and legislation demands, threats of political extinction, and a long account of meetings and surveillance by Tammany agents. He also rebutted a Vermont perjury charge later raised by ex Judge Milton Curtis, denying any presentment and calling it a forgery.

Murphy Murray New York City Tammany Hall Sulzer Dav Govenor Vermont New York Milton Curtis Grand Jury Curtis United States Starphy Tammany Jeader Atereal

Premonition Saves Valuable Items in Home Robbery

A Iowa woman Mia Barker narrowly escapes theft when she senses danger at home and telephones for help. Robbers abandoned the scene, leaving plate money and jewelry untouched while fleeing through a side window. Police could not trace them. A Mississippi River Commission meeting is announced for July 10, 1923 in St Louis to discuss river improvement.

Towa City Tang City Towa Mia Aude Barker Iowa Stir Aieres Central St. Louis Mississippi River Commission International Life Building Lisgett St Lewis Bississipui

Papers Sought in Diggs Caminetti Slavery Probes

Resolutions by California Representative Kahn call for all papers in the Diggs Caminetti white slave cases and Western Fuel prosecutions in federal California courts. President Wilson seeks a full report from Attorney General McReynolds on postponements, while U.S. Attorney Mel Nab resigns amid concerns.

Washington, D. C General McReynolds Diggs- Camimectt Western Fuel Company California Representative Kahn Wilson McReynolds David Starr Jordan White House McNab Dr. Jordan Hinebaugh le Jinois Progressive Hacwantatic Herrington White Houses Trinity Digge Caminetti U. S Mel Nab Department of Justice Atorney McRaynolda Uenifair Clayton Herrington San Francisco

Dismissal in Wilson Affair Ends Case

Judge Jaba A. Boran ordered the dismissal of charges against Oliver Wilson and Mrs. Daley Bell, citing insufficient evidence to prove guilt. The case stemmed from a raid on Bell’s apartments and drew public attention due to Wilson’s prominence and the high profile arrests.

Olver Wilson Daley Bell Jaba A. Boran Herbert G. Thompson

Weathers Town Fair Likely to Continue Tonight and Tuesday

Weather notes from Muscatine report a unsettled pattern tonight and Tuesday with warmer readings in the east. Winds are moderate to brisk on Tuesday as river stage shows high readings around three and a half feet at Muscatine.

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