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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1913

Page

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No Action Taken On McNab Resignation Before Cabinet

Washington June report says President Wilson will issue a statement on John McReynolds review of delays in federal prosecutions tied to McNab resignation. McNab cites inability to agree with Attorney General and asks for postponement as law cases with Western Fuel Company progress linger.

McReynolds Aftor McNab Washington, D. C United States Wilson Mec Reynolds San Francisco Metoynolis Wil+ sson McRey Solds Drew, Camletti Arethony Caminatti Offeriis Western Fuel Company Caminotel Lave California McNay Intormey-General MT. Dooling California Superior Court A. Campbell Las Angtles Dirict Gltarnos Southeen Calbfornia Kala

Cincinnati Garment Workers Strike Hits Factories

Eleven garment workers struck in Cincinnati today with mass walkouts spreading to Mount Healthy Reading Newport and Covington across the Ohio. Women seek a forty eight hour week while men push for the same or a two and a half day week plus a ten percent wage increase.

Cincinnati Ghopa Mount Healthy Reading Newport Covington Ohio Cincinnai Finlly

Glasgow broker dies after firm suspends payments

Jens Peter Donaldson, a partner in Watson & Company, whose firm suspended payment on June 21, was found dead in the Clyde with a noose around his neck. Relatives notified authorities after he vanished, creditors held a meeting in Glasgow as the body was recovered and identified.

Glasgow Scotland Jens Peter Donaldson Games Watson & Company Kilcreg

Unconfirmed sensational airship death tale from Brooklands

London reports a fatal air accident involving aviator Fairbairne of Showboryness with conflicting versions. Some dispatches claim a 2000 foot fall into the sea during a Brooklands trial, while others say the pilot escaped drowning aided by a life airjacket, but no Aero Club members recall the aviator.

London Fairdairne Aero Club Brooklands Fairbairns

Wellman Church 10 Be Dedicated Soon

St Josephs Church near Wellman plans dedication Thursday with a full program led by Rev J Peiffer. The ceremony includes procession at 10 30 am solemn high mass sermon by Rev J A Schulte and music by St Marys Choir Riverside.

Wellman Church Wellman St. Hosgil's J. Peiffer Porenyon James Dani Vis Joseph Raugger Joseph Tritz Josep Stak Heller St. Mary's Choir Riverside J. A. Schulte Atcermona Itoly Spse Plana Stiss Vero Longwell Audrey Muller Doat—Migses Maria Shetler Exma Triska Dliss Beatrice du Puis Children of Parish Miss Lida Testroct

White Slave Trials Postponed to July Thirteenth

Defense counsel agreed and the White Slave cases, including Drew Caminetti and Maury Diges, were continued to July 13. John J. Howard leads Western Fuel Co. with charges of conspiring to defraud the government via systematic under-weighing amounting to over 290000 dollars. Robert Grace and Sidney Vo Smith named directors. Mc Nay’s resignation ties to demands to try Bruce and Smith together with the others.

Drew Caminetti Maury Diges John J. Howard Western Fuel Company Robert Grace Sidney Vo Smith Sidney Vo Smith, Direstord McNay Fttordey EcAoral Bruce Smith

Poincare Arrives in London for Three Day Visit

French President Raymond Poincare arrives in London to be guest of King George and the British nation for three days. He is welcomed by the young Prince of Wales after a naval review and is escorted to London by royal train amid royal and civic honors.

Poincare London Eng Great Britain France Raymond Poincare George Artisles Oita Republic Polvearn Portsmouth Prince of Wales Prince of Yorkhouse Brigade of Guards Regiment of Horse Guards

Governor of Sonora Denies Ojeda Victory Claims

Douglas Ariz June 24 Governor Pesaulera of Sonora denied reports from Mexico City and Nogales that General Ojeda had won at Ortiz and Santa Rosa. He said Ojeda remained bottled up at Santa Rosa near Ortiz while federal troops stalled by wrecked roads. Rebels pressed toward victory as the battle continued around Saoza Ron.

Douglas Ariz Pesaulera Sonora Hoerpiosilia Mexico City Padra Ojeda Ortiz Santa Rosa Ojeda Constitutional Junta Tha Baille Saoza Ron

Hunger strike won by man suffragist

London June 24 Edwy Clayton chemist sentenced 22 months on June 17 for conspiracy with mutine suffragette leaders was released today in a weak condition after a hunger strike. Reports say non suffragette men prisoners have followed suit with some declining to eat and being forcibly fed.

London Edwy Clayton

Imperator's Crew Demands Better Food and Hours in Hoboken

In Hoboken on June 24 the Imperator liner crew held a mass meeting to protest working conditions aboard the ship. Stewards, pantry cooks, coal trimmers and firemen demanded a nine hour day, improved meals and sleeping quarters, and better sanitation as crew members complained of 16 hour shifts and overcrowded berths.

Jabor Hoboken Imperator Monen Thin Port Avera

Rockefeller at Cleveland to Spend Summer at Forest Hill

Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller arrives in Cleveland to spend the summer at his Forest Hill home. He comes with Mrs Rockefeller her sister Miss Lacy Spelman and a retinue of servants. Mrs Rockefeller appears feeble as her husband assists her from the private car to a waiting automobile.

Forest Hill Cleveland John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Lacy Spelman

Automobile Explodes Davenport Man's Car Near Demolition

Davenport Iowa June 24 1 a.m. Faller's 5000 car was almost completely demolished when the gasoline tank of the machine exploded. The owner stood nearby but escaped serious injury.

Davenport Ffaller

Democratic caucus edges toward tariff revision

In seculon, a late noon meeting saw committees decide on hearings in the Digg Caminetti case and Western Fuel propriety. The group pressed forward on tariff revision matters amid ongoing caucus activity and planned actions.

Bhnater Seculon Meety Thars Democratic Moubes Todies Digg

New Freight and Passenger Rates Set by Railroads

Attorneys for thirteen Missouri railroads meet with general counsel to discuss the U S supreme court ruling upholding the Missouri two cent passenger and maximum freight rates. The meeting in Kansas City was held to plan action and implement new rates at the earliest date. The session was described as secret by those present.

Kansas Cty Missouri U.S. Supreme Court Buptoms U. S. Supreme Court Frank Hegerman Kansas City Gardner Lathrop Chicago Supreme Court

Famous soil expert to lecture at Muscatine meeting

Dr W E Taylor of Moline Illinois a renowned soil expert will speak at the Muscatine County Crop Improvement Association monthly meeting at the county building on Saturday. The lecturer will cover plant food essentials soil texture and methods to restore humus and improve worn soils. His talk promises practical farming instruction and clear guidance on fertilizer and manure use for better crop production.

Tha United States Taylor

U and TO GIVE UP 3 Million Wood Pulp Case

The Treasury will surrender 3.99 million dollars to European importers of wood pulp and paper after declining to appeal a Custom Court ruling. The decision nullifies favored nation treaty privileges claiming free wood pulp and paper for countries with such treaties, including France Germany Norway Sweden Denmark and others.

Treasury Department Washington, DC United States supreme _ court Canada France Germany Norway Sweden Denmark

London society at trial of will case

London society fills probate court as Malcolm Scott contests Sir John Scott’s will claiming undue influence by Lady Sackville and Baron Sackville. The $5 million bequest to Lady Sackville is challenged amid questions over a codicil and influence during Sir John’s life. Sir John, who died January 17, 1912, rose from humble origins to baronet, aided by the Marquess of Hertford and the Wallace circle, with major assets including money and French property.

London London Society John Sturray Scott John Lady Sackville Kaala Park Kent Baron Sackville Washington Malcolm Scott Sir John Bron Sackvilles Sir John Scott Joan Gervdce Wallace France

Brazilian Minister Guest in Denver Tour Plan

Denver, June 24. Brazilian statesman Dr Muller and official party to visit Omaha earlier then arrive in Denver for a chamber of commerce arranged motor tour of city boulevards and transit system. After inspecting Colorado coal products they will depart via Denver and Rio Grande to Colorado Springs en route to the Pacific coast.

Denver Col Colorado Muller Omaha Dover Chamber of Commerce Boulevard Paris Parsty Denver and Rio Grande Colorado Springs Pacific Conet

The Honest Goods and Fair Dealings Ad Spirit

In contrast to Oriental bargaining, The Journal presents advertisements that foster confidence and friendliness between buyers and sellers. It praises firms known for honest goods and fair dealings, noting the value of trustworthy commerce in daily shopping.

Marchanty

Attorney General Favors Union Pacific Stock Exchange

Washington report says Attorney General McReynolds discussed the Union Pacific merger with Cravath and signaled tentative approval of exchanging 330 million dollars in Southern Pacific stock for Baltimore and Ohio stock. He aims to limit Pennsylvania Railroad influence and may advise the U S court at St Paul before July 1.

Mashington D.C Tyas Panl Cravath Union Pacific McReynolds Vaday Union Pacfic Southern Pacific Baltimore Ohio Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Reynolds U. S St Paul

Settlement Near in M B A Rate Action

Clinton Iowa June 4 The Modern Brotherhood of America insurants rate case was set for trial but never proceeded as proceedings settled after recess. informally agreed compromise likely leading to dismissal and settlement between insurgent factions to halt insurance rate actions by lodge officers.

Clinton Towa Srer Ualy Modern Brotherhood of America Insurands Rate Cate Ibut Inter

Oskaloosa Editor Completes Courageous Bicycle Journey

J Z Flewwelling publisher of the Oskaloosa Times, aged 62, rode across Iowa in seven days on a White Pole road wheel for pleasure and a personal goal. Weather was favorable after a fatigued start, with roads improving, crops good, and a minor derailment when his bike skidded crossing a tracks. Local readers praise the effort as remarkable given his age.

LE. Flewwelling Oskaloosa yiny+ la aarogs W News Dispatch Counc Bluffs Friends of J. Z. Flewwelling Puh-Isher Oskaloosa Times Flewwelling White Pole Jeff Davenport Flewwalling Tenchea Wiata Pemurkavie

Democrats Plan to Oppose Free Sugar and Reform Tariffs

Washington, June 24. Democrats in the finance committee revise the tariff bill removing many objections raised by foreign nations including inspections of foreign merchants books and the five percent import discount. The income tax exemption was cut from 4000 to 3000 with extra allowances for dependents. In the Senate caucus, anti free sugar forces backed an amendment to remove free sugar for 1916 and retain duties on refined sugar, while others urged continued reductions.

Washington, D.C America Finance Committee Democrats Washington, D. C Senate Shafrath Underwood Louisiana An Ae Surat Walsh Montana Newlands Rangdell Thornton Willams James

Swedish Americans Meet for Mid-Summer Festival in Duluth

The Swedish-American League prepares for Duluth mid-summer festival with Lieut. Governor Burnquist set to address the gathering. Dr. Be. Elovist and D. B. D. of Minneapolis will speak, and a sports program and parade are planned with ten to twelve thousand Swedes expected to take part.

Duluth Minn J. A.A. Burnquigt St. Wau BE. Elovist DB. D Minneapolis Spea Duluth

President Wilson Delivers Fealty Message From White House

Relay of Ray Sconti Carry Felicia from Wilson to Harrison is described as scouts depart the White House at 9:30 a.m. to carry a felicitations message to Mayor Carter Et. Harrison of Chicago. The event features a white liner suit and a large crowd watching on.

Ray Sconti Wilson Harrison Washington, D. C Atl White House Carter Et. Harrison Chicago Haversack Fred Reed Boy Scouts

Weather and river notes at Muscatine

Unsettled weather with thunder yesterday and tonight. Continued warmer conditions then cooler later. In west portion brisk winds on Wednesday afternoon. Temperature reported at Muscatine at 7 o clock a m is 70 degrees. River stage at Muscatine today four feet five inches, down four inches. Sunrise 4 15, sunset 7 24.

Gooler Muscatine Pelock

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