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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
9
The Interior Department disallowed the Cunningham Alaska coal land claims with Secretary Fisher approving Dennett's finding of fraud and improper entries. Attorneys threaten appeal, but case seen as closed. the decision urges new coal land laws for Alaska and notes the Ballinger Pinchot era investigations and firings.
Former interior secretary Richard A. Ballinger issued a signed statement saying the Cunningham claims decision was political and not judicial and that as 1907 commissioner he did not act on them while they were under Dennett. Pinchot welcomed the ruling in New York, calling it proof the Alaska coal fight was necessary and successful.
Federal grand jury in New York returns an indictment under the Sherman act against the Eastern Box Board Club and its officers for restraint of trade and output control. The case links some defendants to the Fibre and Manila association, once dissolved after a Park pooling plan ruling. A separate anticipated anti trust suit targets the magazine trust and Pending DOJ plans.
The June 26 report notes Sen Penrose will ask the Senate to fix a vote day on the Root amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill with separate days for the wood pulp and farmers free list. Officials expect defeat of the Root provision but see it shaping longer Senate sittings before Aug 10 adjournment.
Cedar Rapids reports the death of George W. Allen a prominent Linn county pioneer at age 58 this morning. Allen was widely known in this section of Iowa and lived in Linn county. The obituary notes his long-standing contributions to local life.
A new strike by union dock workers hits 46 shipping federation firms in Liverpool Amsterdam and other ports. Dock hands walkout at Hull Grangemouth Clyde and Liverpool with negotiations halted. Two thousand Amsterdam dock workers join in sympathy as seamen win concessions.
Clarence S. Funk general manager of International Harvester testified before the Senate Lorimer investigating committee. He said the company never used money to buy votes and that he viewed Lorimer as not a foe. Funk described meetings with Lorimer in Washington and with Edward Hines about a $10,000 contribution to a $100,000 Lorimer election fund.
The Rev. Franklin Banter of the First Unitarian church defended Sunday baseball before a large Sacramento congregation. He argued that 15 million dollars spent on baseball last season was better than the same amount for foreign missions and called the game Ameli a's mental shower bath.
President Smith attends the hearing as John D. Spreckles testifies before the House Sugar Committee on the cane and beet sugar interests and the Sugar Trust. Spreckles represents Western Sugar Refining and Spreckles Sugar. women observers include Mormon church head Joseph F. Smith and Bishop Obley with Senator Smoot as host.
West Liberty Iowa June 26 Special The annual Chautauqua week opened under favorable auspices despite threatening weather. All 1200 pledged tickets are sold and the outlook is for a strong turnout. George B Mangold opened the lectures with Belle Kearney and the Dunbar Singing Orchestra performing this afternoon. Thomas McClary spoke on The Mission of Mirth tonight. Saturday features former Governor Joseph W Folk and Sunday Bishop William A Quayle.
Mona Rees took the stand in the Evelyn Arthur Lee trial in Chicago stating her memory is faulty, saying I dont remember often. She confirmed she learned to type for the Absolute Life manuscript and said she lived at Racine Avenue with See but lived in the front bed room alone. Mildred Bridges was recalled by the defense to deny reading part of the Book of Truth titled Family and Personality and to discuss a letter Mona Rees allegedly wrote.
During a severe electrical storm the Catholic Church in Washington Iowa was struck three times and burned to ruins. The fire reached the building before discovery and destroyed altars organ vestments and decorations. Insurance carried was 2500 dollars. A larger church is expected to be built after plans are set. The storm also damaged the county jail slightly and dropped over two inches of rain, ending a six week drought in southeastern Burlington Iowa.
In Chicago on June 26 Wm. B. Lyman a traveling salesman attempted suicide using a naval method. He inserted a 32 caliber cartridge into a 12 inch gas pipe and struck a nail with a hammer to fire the cartridge. The bullet entered his abdomen and he is in serious condition.
Washington June 26 Emperor William of Germany and President Taft exchanged friendly messages after the American Squadron visited Kiel. The dispatch notes cordial remarks and mutual goodwill reflecting the diplomatic tone of the talks.
Paris June 26 President Fallieres asked Joseph Gaillaux the finance minister in the Monis ministry that retired yesterday to form a new cabinet. Gaillaux said he would give a definite response late today.
Justice Wright issues rule against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell to show cause July 17 why they should not be held in contempt. Committee of three lawyers questioned fairness due to prior ties with Buck Stove. Supreme Court had earlier reversed jail sentences and urged reopening if court orders were disobeyed.
Joseph Naco was executed in the electric chair at Auburn prison for the January 16 1909 murder of Anna Candiana. He attacked her after learning she had a living husband and killed her with a stove lifter after three attempted resuscitations by physicians.
Fred Beech a local teamster in Cedar Rapids Iowa consumed a large amount of carbolic acid this morning ending his life after a period of despondency authorities report.
Des Moines reports heavy overnight rain across Iowa easing drought after a month. Readings include Alta 3.32 inches Fort Dodge 2.06 Sioux City 1.30 Marshalltown 1.21 Burlington 1.16 Boone 1.96 Des Moines 0.44 inches.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Iowa with possible showers in the east tonight or Tuesday and cooler temperatures. Illinois expected to be unsettled with local showers tonight or Tuesday and cooler in the north. South Dakota: generally cooler Tuesday with possible showers in the southeast tonight. sunrise to tonight with cool day conditions.
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