Chautauqua Opens with Many Visitors and Music
Chautauqua opens in Muscatine with a nine day program featuring the Metropolitan Orchestra under James Shatcher. The venue Weed Park seats 1200 in a large canvas tent as crowds gather for lectures and music, with added anticipation for two prominent lecturers and a strong lineup of entertainers.
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Weed Park
Haa Boon
Laat Musiciang Union Band
Traction Gompans
Lie
Metropolitan Orchestra
James Shatcher
Thatchar
Lyceum
Ha Hng
Mary
Altendanes
Muscatine Woman's Brother Found Dead
Davenport dispatch reports Fritz Grobron aged 93 a farm hand on Jens Peterson's property two miles north of Inwood found dead in his bed early today cause heart disease. Local authorities believe a sister in Manitowoc is sought for speaking with a possible next of kin.
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Davenport
Speelol
Fritz Grobroan
Jens Peterson
Inwood
Mancating
Fairport Ice Cream Social Sways Local Talent Evening
Fairport Sun gay school hosts an ice cream social Friday evening with readings by Miss Nola Bennett and a performance by a Davenport talent, Jorge Datronage. No program is planned beyond the social event.
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Fairport Sungay School
Nola Bennett
Davenport
Jorge
Gov Dunne Signs Suffragist Bill Beginning Friday
The worman s suffrage bill was signed for all statutory officers in the state and for presidential electors. The signing occurred at 9:83 a m with a demonstration by the women s directors. Ward Nicken presented the bill to three women who had championed its progress. Opponents may challenge its constitutionality.
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Sprinefeld
Tuna
Worman
Women's Cause
Ward Nicken
Tariff Debate Divides Democrats Over Free Sugar and Wool
The Washington caucus wrestled with tariff proposals as free sugar and free wool clashed with a countervailing duty on agricultural goods. Opponents argued no retaliation needed if certain agricultural items remain free listed, while supporters pushed for limits on wheat and livestock. Debate focused on schedules including silk, liquor, pulp and paper, dried goods, and free lists. The House largely approved free sugar by a 40 to 5 vote and the senate caucus backed free wool 9 to 6.
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Washington, T. C
Finance Committee
House
Tha Bouge
Senate
Strike 1s Begin at Cabin Creek Mines Caused by Union Actions
Runners dispatched by United Mine Workers officials reported about 1,000 miners on strike at Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal mines Acme and Heyford in West Virginia. Some miners refused to return. Paint Creek not yet affected. Governor Hatfield held talks with operators and union leaders as a general call for a wider walkout surfaced without effect. John P. White, in Indianapolis, released a signed statement denying UMWA aims to bar West Virginia coal from national markets.
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Charleston
W. Va
Cabin Creek Senoumce
United Mine Workers
Acme
Heyford
Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal Company
Paint Creek
Hatfield
Hatfield 43 Holding Conferences With Officials of Theming
Ixaw River
White
Indianapolis
Ind
John P. Wilte
United Mine Workers of America
Schultz Inquest On At Andalusia
Davenport Ia June 26 Special The body of Arthur Schultz a desk hand on the St Paul who drowned Tuesday after falling from the deck into the river was found this morning near Andalusia The inquest is held at that place this afternoon Following the inquest the body will be brought back to Rock Island
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Davenport
Arthur Schultz
St. Paul
Andalusia
Tha
Rack Island
University Farm Demonstrators Report Increase in Corn Smut
University of Nebraska farm demonstrators report the appearance of smut in corn crops across Gage County Nebraska. They estimate a 5 to 15 percent increase in damage for the area, noting this is limited to a portion of the state’s production.
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University Farm
Lincoln
Ned
Taebers
University of Nebraska
Gage County
Nebrask
Getting the Most Out of Getting the Most Out of a Holiday
Advice on planning holidays with a calm mind and predeciding activities and arrangements. Warns against last minute rush and forgotten details, offering guidance on comfort and recreation for a smoother vacation experience.
Rebel Governor Plans Flight Over Federal Lines
The rebel governor of Sonora, Pesquiera, announced he would fly with French aviator Didier Manson from Hermosillo to survey Santa Rosa and San Leandro, as fighting resumes between rebels and Ojeda's army. He reported rebels captured many federal soldiers near Ortly, with federal troops retreating toward Guaymas, and promised an imminent attack on Guaymas outposts. He also said a $5,000,000 bank-note issue would relieve money stringency within ten days, aiding insurgent war needs, following talks with Carranza.
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Douglas
Ariz
Tuna
Pesquiera
Sonora
Hermosillo
Didier Manson
Santa Rosa
San Leandro
Ojeda
Pesqchera
Ortly
Guaymas
Revela
Fridas
Mexico
Robert C. Pesquiera
Carranza
Tsader
Earl
Huerta
Motive for Killing Remains Elusive in Los Angeles Case
Detectives probe a mysterious motive after Charles Pendell, wealthy money lender, is found beaten to death at his Los Angeles office. Two diamond studs and substantial cash disappear, along with a personal lending ledger. Police note threats by a Kansas rancher who claimed to be cheated. Pendell’s body was found with a revolver nearby as investigators continue questioning potential suspects.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tuna
Charles 2
Fendell
Pandell
Harry Pendell
Kansas
Lusder
Pondeil
New Freight Rate Probes Ordered by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an amended investigation into Eastern railroad freight rate increases. The decision passed by a bare majority with three dissents. Dissenters warned no authority to set minimum rates. observers note the inquiry aims to assess if current revenues suffice and how carriers might respond. No start date fixed. unofficially expected after autumn.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern
Clemeents
Mohord
Marble
Reach
Yolding
Bat 4
Tomansatan
Plrst
Fac
Tate
Clements
Maoble
Chord
Mardis
Jury completes trial in Guidice murder case at Council Bluffs
Glenwood Ia June 6 The jury was completed late yesterday and testimony began today in the trial of Francisco Guidice charged with murdering Howard Jones a railroad man at Council Bluffs Guidice was a Northwestern railroad roundhouse employee who was discharged after Jones complained about his work after the arrest an attempt was made to lynch him and considerable property of Italians and Greeks was destroyed by rioters
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Glenwood
Francisco Guidice
Howard Jones
Council Blgis
Guidice
Northwestern Railroad Roundhouse
Jones
Guidlce
Congress Delays White Slave Case Probes
Washington June 26 Representative Kahn urged the house judiciary committee to investigate why Attorney General McReynolds delayed the Diges Caminetti white slave cases and Western Fuel prosecutions in San Francisco. The group planned another meeting as President Wilson’s order to resume prosecutions was reiterated.
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Awashington
D. C
Kaln
Congress
McReynolds
Diges- Catlinetti
Western Fuel Company
San Francisco
House
Judiciary
Sogamittee
Kehna
Wilson
Representative Kahn
Tose
Ephan
Anh
Sealin
McNoy
Weib
United States
McNab
Hinebaugh
Rules Committee
Judiciary Committee
McTeynolds
Francis J. Heaney
Washington
Munn Dronsie
Mann
Inti
Caminett
Caminetti
Ans
Sacramento
Cal
F. Drew Caminetti
A. Caminett
Me Cave Pond
Woman Sleuth Guides Police to Murder Suspect
Salt Lake City dispatch reports a female sleuth led detectives to Giovanni Anselmo, a 24 year old tailor, after he wounded and killed during an escape attempt. Anselmo allegedly slashed Petar Masi, then shot Policeman Thomas G. Griffiths before being wounded in a confrontation with officers guided by Mrs. D. L. Cook.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Giovanni Anselmo
Fall
Anselmo
Petar Masi
Thomas GE. Griffiths
D. L. Cook
Anselita
Griffiths
Judge set to define insolvency in Cox trial
In Cincinnati on January 26 Judge Caldwell of the common pleas court planned to define the word insolvency in the trial of George B. Cox charged with misapplying about 115000 of Cincinnati Trust Company funds. Prosecutor Posue questioned witness George W. Cutter as an expert, while Cox’s attorneys objected. The judge said a decision would be issued today as the state aimed to finish its case by early next week.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Caldwell
Common Pleas Court
George B. Cox
Cincinnati Trust Company
Posue
George W. Cutter
Word and Johnson Chair Company
Wiether
Ford and Johnson Company
Jig
Iee
Cox
Tere
Gerard Named Ambassador to Germany by Wilson
Justice James W. Gerard of New York is picked by the president to serve as ambassador to Germany, a move seen as shifting post assignments after earlier plans for Spain. Other nominations include Benton McMillin to Peru and Augustus Thomas as embassy plays writer.
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Washington, D. C
James W. Gerard
New York State Supreme Court
Whitout
Germany
Justi¢e
Gerard
Spain
Deer
Ashe
Prsident
Wilson Lass
Benton McMillim
Tennessee
Peru
Augustus Thomas
Wright
Mauriceranciy Egan
Denmark
Prange
F- McCombe
Ghag. R. Crane
Chicura
Russia
Hisbon
Constantinople
Talikan
Flexation
Brussels
Morris Dowting
Missouri
Ember
Isthmian Canal Commission
Richard Leo Metealty
Lincoln
Nev
District of
Columb
Oliver H. Newman
Dex Moines
Ll. Siddons
Columbia
Prenk P. Walsh
Pat Kansas Ci Io
John R. Commons
Wisconsin
J. Borden Warriman
New York
Frederick A. Delano
Chicago
Barris Weinglock
California
Thurston Ballard
Mentucky
John
Lennon
Illinoia
James O'Connell
Austin Bary Relsop
Towa
la Juat
Porto Ricor
Lawson Femins
Mississippi
Joseph Willard
Virginia
Adrid
Belgium
Nathaniel B. Stewart
Georgia
Enbaay
Rio de Janeiro
Brawl
J. Butler Wright
Wysoming
Saloon Card Game Dispute Sparks Shooting Incident
A saloon dispute over a card game escalated to gunfire in which Mas allegedly opened fire on Griffiths. An Selmo, intoxicated, claims amnesia about the events. Police have been contacted and a potential $500 reward is anticipated.
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Mas
Anselmo
Griffiths
Impersonating Congressmen Roil Wall Street Hearings
Washington June 26 Robert Lovett accuses men posing as members of Congress of pressuring Wall Street figures to aid the Union Pacific merger dissolution. Testimony before the senate lobby committee reveals names, telephone calls, and alleged influence against anti-dissolution agitation. Otto Kahn and Edward Lauterbach figure in the emerging testimony as investigators plan further sessions.
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Washington, D
Robert
Lovett
Congress
Wall Street
Louis Case Ledyard
New York
Kedyard
Otto H.kehn
Junker
Maxwell Evarts
Riordan
Carrington Resigns Maryland Progressive Committee Post
Baltimore June 26 Colonel O B Carrington Jr of Baltimore resigns as committeeman of the Progressive Party for Maryland to former Senator Dixon in New York. He cites the risk of Democrats gaining long term control and the union of progressives and republicans as a reason.
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Union of
Progressives and
Hex Publicans
Baltimore
0. B. Carrington, Jr
Yosunday
Mall
Progressive Party
Maryland
Dixon
National Progressive Committee
New York
Weather Forecast for Muscatine and River State
Weather with thunderstorms expected tonight and Friday with cooler winds. Temperatures around 70 degrees at Muscatine before sunrise. Strong river level reading near 1 foot 1 inch. sunrise at 4 16, sunset at 7 28.
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Mustatine
Serenoclotk
A. m
Inero
Muscatine
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