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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1911

Page

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Senator Townsend Defends Canadian Reciprocity Plan

Washington June 27 senator Townsend of Michigan urged broad free trade with Canada backing a treaty to include all Canadian and U S products on the free list He argued the measure would benefit both nations and that manufactured goods must pass freely between the countries He called for tariff revision to fit verified facts and proposed an amendment to improve the St Lawrence river route by Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean He said the policy would not harm farmers and favored aligning tariffs with a protectionist but fact based approach.

Washington, D. C Senate Townsend Michigan Canada United States St. Lawrence Great Lakes Atlantic Ocean

Oxford Farmer Fatally Injured in Buggy Accident

Iowa City June 27. Michael Bevins of Oxford, a 65 year old farmer, was thrown from his buggy when a car frightened his team last night. He was dragged over brick paving, suffering a fractured skull, broken ribs, and cuts from head to foot. Doctors fear for his recovery as internal injuries are possible.

Iowa City Michael Bevins Oxford

Sick Traveler Taken to Louisa County Farm

A ill traveler, moved from Cedar Rapids to Fairfield, was left at Columbus Junction Iowa, found near the railway shed, carried to the depot, and confined to a cot overnight. He later was taken to the county hospital, diagnosed as typhoid fever, unable to name himself.

Columbus Junction Lotulia Cedar Rapids Fairfield

Shot by marshal dies after resisting arrest

George Mottler of Green resisting arrest last night was fatally shot by City Marshal Ed Yohn in Greene Indiana. Mottler seized a coupling pin and attacked the officer, inflicting serious injuries before Yohn shot him in the abdomen. Mottler died at the hospital today.

George Mottler Green Greene Geo. Mottler Ed. Yohn Yohn Mottler Mottier

Senate stalls vote dates on Canadian reciprocity bill

Washington June 27 An attempt by Penrose to fix July 24 for a vote on the Canadian reciprocity bill failed as La Follette objected The debate showed insurgents and some Democrats favor quick action on wool revision and free list to push the president into acting before reciprocity The vote timings were debated with Penrose and Smoot opposing fixed dates La Follette urged opportunity for debate without restriction and Nelson supported fixing dates for wool and free list two weeks before reciprocity The senate later reported the reciprocity bill from the committee of the whole amid shifting debate

Washington, D. C Penrose Senate Finance Committee Senate la Follette Penroise Smoot Theenate Nelson Williams Mississippi Cumming Committee of the Whole Chaiyman Penrose Finance Committee Townsend Michigan

Johnsons Slip Imperiled Bill In Senate Debate

In Springfield on June 27 Senator Johnson faced Lieut Governor Oglesby over whether the waterway bill he introduced was the same as the earlier defeated measure. The dispute forced journal changes and a roll call vote, with adjournment records expunged. The senate recessed to 6:30 p m to push one of the bills to second reading before July 1.

Springfield Johnson Senate Oglesby Journal of Yesterday

Cornell Named Favorite In Intercollegiate Regatta Start

Fourteen crews from Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse and Wisconsin prepared for the Hudson race with Cornell favored in the freshmen eight while varsity favorites faced shifting wind and rough water. Syracuse placed second in the freshman event behind Cornell, with Columbia third and Pennsylvania last.

Poughkeepsie Cornel Syracuse Columbia Pennsylvania N. Y Cornell Wisconsin Hudson River

Shadowed Witnesses in Lorimer Hearing Stir Senate Panel

Washington June 21 A dramatic Lorimer hearing episode centered on three of four detectives said to shadow Clarence Funk and another witness. Funk identified Blaine, a Chicago agency operative, as one who admitted employment. W P Cook of Duluth testified on Springfield talks with Edward Hines and noted remarks about Gov Deneen.

Washington, D Lorimer Clarence Runk International Harvester Company Funk Senate Chicago Wank Edward Hines Lordner Springfield Blaine Hines W. P. Cook Duluth Cook Phero Stephenson Ini Hoe Senator Johnstone Alabama Fletcher Florida Johnstone Deneen

Palls from Erbe Dies in County Farm Family Tragedy

In Oskaloosa on January 27 a prominent northern county farmer Seagal Busby fell from a cherry tree and died from injuries sustained last night. The Busby family has suffered four violent deaths in two years including two brothers killed by lightning about 18 months ago and the father killed by a train in Grinnell Ia two years ago.

Oskaloosa Seagal Busby Busby Grinnell

Purser Murdered and Money Taken in Arkansas

A pursuer on a Kath owned boat in New Boston was killed and funds stolen by a negro. Bloodhounds trailed the suspect from the Nigglerhead boat, but capture eluded the posse by the last report. Captain W.A. Hysell, a riverman, relayed the incident.

Henry Kath New Boston WA. Hysell Kath

Letts Resident John Weaver Dies at Home

John Weaver, a prominent Letts farmer and Muscatine county resident for over two decades, died at his Letts home this morning from organic heart disease after months of illness. No funeral arrangements were announced. The death shocked family and community members, including his son Dr. A J Weaver.

John Weaver Letta Muscatine County Letts Wiles

Weather forecast fragment for Chicago region

Fragmentary forecast for Chicago area predicts a cooler southeast portion tonight and Wednesday. Includes a note about moonset at 9 13 and mentions tonight being cooler in parts.

Chicago

Prisoner Cares for His Sick Captor During Escape Attempt

Chicago June 27 An Iowa deputy sheriff hospitalized and cared for by his prisoner refused to escape after a suspected tainted drink left the officer helpless. Prisoner GC B Duggan, being taken to Des Moines on a wife abandonment charge, explained he chose to stay and aid his ill captor. The physician said the deputy sheriff would recover.

Chicago Duggan Roberts Indianapolis Harrison Street Lhfe Pil

Mona Rees Testimony Highlights See Trial Day

Mona Rees faced questions from reporters and cops while on the stand in the See trial. Prosecutor Burnham pressed her on alleged admissions and a supposed confession to Police Captain Danner as jury members faced a packed courtroom and a protective hold on jurors due to ongoing press coverage.

Chicago Mix ‘Danner Mona Rees Miss Rees Burnham Atetorney ‘Cantwell Biblia Miss. Rees Cantwell Honore Hvelyn Arthur Lee Absolute Life J . Mona Rees Lee Danner

Weaver of Muscatine County Dies at Advanced Age

Mr. Weaver, born February 13, 1828 in Hamp­ton County Pennsylvania, lived near Letts before moving to town nine years ago. A Civil War veteran who served four years, he was well known in Muscatine as father to Dr A J Weaver. Survived by his wife and four daughters Martha Stretch Oregon Homer Vincent Letts Joins Sipe Chicago Tannie Measick Kansas, no funeral arrangements yet.

Mr. Weaver Hampton County Muscatine County Letts A. J. Weaver Marthe Stretch Oregon Homer Vincent Join ‘Sipe Chicago Tannie Measick Kansans

Two Negroes Lynched by Mob in Monroe Georgia

A mob stormed the Monroe jail and lynched Tom Allen in the morning and Joe Watts in the afternoon. Allen had been accused of attacking a white woman. Watts was held on suspicion with no charges filed. The violence occurred June 27 in Monroe Ga.

Monroe Tom’ ‘Allen Joe Watts Watts

Henwood Trial Cross Examine Reveals Room Conflicts

Denver June 27 Frank H Henwood faced a grilling cross examination as his murder trial resumed. Prosecutor Elliott pressed Henwood on statements about his dispute with Von Phul tied to protecting John W Springer’s home and letters from Mrs Springer to Von Phul. Henwood denied certain confrontations and admitted his room was in a Springer suite separated by a bathroom from his boudoir. Deputy D A Bailey testified that twenty to twenty five letters signed Isabelle were found in Von Phul's room after the shooting. The defense rested its case.

Denver Col Frank H. Henwood Iliott Henwood George M. Copel von Phul John W. Springer Isabelle

Action Against Magazine Trust in Civil Suit

A U S court civil action seeks dissolution of the Periodical Clearing House and about twenty magazine defendants for unlawful combination. Petition led by District Attorney Wise alleges restraint of interstate and foreign trade since 1909. Defendants include Doubleday Page Crowell Harper and Brothers and many publishing houses.

Cee Eee New York U. S Court Clearing House Wise Doubleday-Page and Company Crowell Publishing Company 8. S. McClure Company Literature Publishing Company Phillips Publishing Company Harper and Brothers Levie-Judge’ Company Review of Reviews Company International Magazine Company New Publishing Company Butterick Pubs Mshing Company Standard “Fasiion’ Company New Idea Publishing Company Ridgeway Company American Wome Magazine Company Short Stories Company Hmited Defendant Publishers Frank N. Doubleday Herbert 3. Houston Frederick L. Collins Charles D. Lancer George von Utassy

Head of Mormon Church on Stand in Sugar Case

Joseph F. Smith testifies before the House sugar trust committee in Washington that the Mormon church handles funds through teachings and trusts, owns a church-held stake in Utah Idaho sugar refining, and did not partner with Henry Havemeyer though stockholders pursued an alliance. He says the church itself takes no part in business holdings and that directors or trustees manage investments.

Washington, D. C Morman Church Henry Havemeyer Dusincas Joseph F. Smith Utah, Idaho Sugar Company House “Sugar Truat Morman Fts Utah-Idaho Sugar Refining Pormace Agar Trust Henry O. Havemeyer Self Smith Utah-Idaho Sugar Refining Company Church Joseph Smith Trustes Amalgamated Sugar Company of Ogden Lewiston Sugar Company Ihecame Utah Sugar Company Utah-Tdlaho Company Henry C. Havemeyer Utah Thea Havemeyera Utah Company Myr. Hardwick American Sugar Refining Company Hayeneyer Myo Church Dusiness Ito

Corporate defendants and officers run periodical clearing house

Massachusetts corporation and Hampton's Magazine along with defendants hold stock in a record of a defendant periodical clearing house. Doubleday Collins Houston Lancer and Von Utassy are board directors. Houston Von Utassy and Lancer serve as president vice president and secretary treasurer. These officers also hold offices in other defendant magazine publishers. It is alleged the clearing house enforced fines on offending agents.

New York United States Good Housekeeping Massachusetts Corporation Hampton’s Magazine Clearing House Doubleday Collins Houston Lancer von Utassy Houston

Directors Pass Dividend on Preferred Stock at Road Firm

In New York on June 27 the Chicago and Alton railway company passed a four percent per annum dividend on its preferred stock. Directors approved the distribution, marking a formal action on the dividend.

New York Chicago and Alton Railway Bass

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Townsend OF Miciican Louisa CO. Farm Marshal Senators Taft Bill Fielm Purser FL Kath Red Arkansas John, Weaver Mona Rees Istate’s Counsel Grills Henwood Action Against Magazine Trust Aleges Wiegal Combination Head OF Mormon Church Pres Joseph American Sugar Refining Co Vian Heavy Holdings
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