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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

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Border war erupts as bullets rain on Nogales

Federal and constitutionalist forces clash across the border at Nogales Sonora with artillery and rifle fire cross ing into Arizona. U S troops guard the line as reinforcements from General Ojeda arrive. Casualties include several killed and wounded on both sides and a Mexican boy wounded on the American side. Red Cross aid and evacuations proceed amid desultory firing through the day.

Nogales Agia Pilaty Sonora Ojoda Nepgiles Federal Garriagon Federala Rarrigan Noples Insidence Colonet Korterlicsky Jin A. L. Gustetter Chipamen Gustoder United States C. Smith U. S Nia Fort Huachuca Tate Realflence C. L. Montague Cananea Obregon Pnd Agha Pileta U.S Simpich Red Cross Cursea Abou Lo Constitucionalista Weetnd Simpieh Red Crosse Washington Nogates Hare Kosterlitzky Arizona Col. Tate Aca Xe Glovon Aido Red Croga

Senate charges Loeffler over missing Hofstian deposit

Washington March 13 The Senate discussed a charge that Carl A Loeffler acting assistant doorkeeper was linked to the disappearance of a Hofstian certificate of deposit presented during the Laramada meeting. The probe followed a note from a Senate page who delivered the certificate to Loeffler after allegedly removing it from Senator Batley. A 4 to 15 vote kept Loeffler’s name on the resolution naming prospective Senate officers. Separate votes were sought on Loeffler Kenyon and Wade Speakers amid factional division. The piece adds a note on the Greater University committee dinner in Iowa City with United States Senator W S Kenyon and M J Wade listed as guests.

Washington, D. C Carl A. Loeffier Sesse Senate Gorg Oklahoma Loomer Loeffler Kenyon Wade Iown City Greater University Committee Nera Tonlsut United States W. S. Kenyon M. J. Wade Democratic Committee William F. McCombs Democratic National Committee Wilson White House France Ufe National Committee McCombs McCombba McCowba Ida Von The Democrat MenCombs Washington Richard Olney Britoin Wilton Olney

Nominations Sent to Senate for Treasury and Agriculture Posts

President Wilson sent to the senate a slate of appointments including Joan Skelton Williams as assistant secretary of the treasury and Beverly T. Galloway as assistant secretary of agriculture. Edwin I. Sweet would lead the commerce bureau, with Allan and others referred to committees. Williams, a Richmond banker, will head treasury bureaus. Robert W. Wooley will replace Sherman Avian in Treasury.

Washington, D. C Maren Wilson Gant Senate Joan Skelton Willams Jteb-tmond the Treasury Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Aay Beverly T. Ciilloway Agriculture Edwin I. Sweet Grand Rapids Mich Commerce James A. Edgerton New Jersey Postoffice Department Allan Joan Skelton Williams Richmond The Treasury Seaboard Airlins Railway System Robert W. Wooley Sherman Avion

Military unrest across northern Mexico unsettles border areas

Reports from Mexico City dated March 14 say loyalists and constitutionalists clash in Sinoloa and Sonora with rising concern in border towns. American troops on the border are forbidden to fire unless authorized, as Washington seeks to reduce friction near Nogales and along the Arizona line.

Nogales Mexico City Mex Ymwerta Sinaion Sonora California Teplo Zapata Actin Washington, D. C Wa Department Washington Garrison Busa War Department Arizona Nno Poliey Bliss Alghe Moxtern

Senate Elects Clarke Pro Tempore Amid Steering Deliberations

Senator James J. Clarke of Arkansas was chosen president pro tempore with 41 votes as the Democratic steering committee neared final committee allocations. The session outlined anticipated chairmanships for Tolman, Tillman, Clarke, Owen, Timan, and Smith while McCombs and Olney faced diplomatic posting talks with President Wilson.

Washington D. C Mare James J. Clarke Arkansas Senate Clarke Gallinger Glapy Trie- Low Horak Congress Marshall Chamber Shore Senator Bristow Clapp Borah Jalollette Washington, D. C Tate Lo & Committee Tillman Martin Commercs Commerce Naval Allulra Timan Appropriations Committee Smith Maryland Committee On Owen Oklahoma Stone Sen. Kern Committee Ava Republian Wilson Tla Roper, Dockery and Blakeslee

Reputation for Fair Dealing Worth a Fortune

Henry Ward Beecher quote frames fair dealing as a fortune for merchants. The Journal promotes honest advertising as key to attracting and retaining customers. It urges readers to rely on nightly ads from reliable merchants offering superior goods at honest prices and efficient service.

Henry Ward Beecher O Long &S

Non-Partisan Judiciary Measure Clears House Passage

Des Moines March 13 The house passed the non partisan judiciary bill after a fight sparked by the Stine amendment which would provide partisan nominations while keeping the non partisan election feature. The measure, backed by the state bar association, passed 61 to 34 with Rep Klay of Sioux leading the push against the amendment.

Des Moines House Klay Sioux Stine Page State Bar Desociation Senate Farr Woodbury Iowa Iowa Lne Francie of Dickinson Cowles Ite Waa Mambora Menate

Turks Attack Servian Transports Off San Giovanni Di Medua

An official Belgrade report says about fifty Servian soldiers were killed when a Turkish cruiser Hamidi shelled transports off San Giovanni Di Medua on the Adriatic coast yesterday. The attack, amid conflicting accounts, involved four transports laden with troops bound to aid Scutari siege defenses.

Gattinje Montenegro Scutari San Giovanni di Medua San Giovoun Hamidieh Austro- Hungary Austria Servia Tn Hamidieh Belgrade Erains Adriatic Hamidi Transporta

Oxford Wins Annual Boat Race Over Cambridge

Pulled from Cambridge, Oxford surged in the last quarter to win by a quarter length on the Thames. Oxford’s time was 20 minutes 53 seconds as Cambridge led early, with spectators along Putney to Mortlake witnessing the race labeled the Battle of the Blues.

Pulley England Oxford Cambridge Thames Hammersmith Bridge Barnes Bridge London Pridges Putney Mortlake Cambridge Craw

Haywood warned against violence in Akron scene

William D. Haywood leader of the I W W arrived in Akron and was greeted by two hundred sworn deputies. Police Captain Guillet warned that incendiary speech would bring arrest and deportation. Haywood pledged to avoid incitement as he proceeds to the I W W local HQ and plans a Grace Park speech. Citizens with clubs and deputies policed rubber plants and big factories to prevent strikes or picketing. More citizens to be sworn in. hundreds of cars placed at officials.

Akron William D. Haywood Industrial Workers of the World Avon Union Guillet Haywood Tia World Grace Park Aldea Rockwell Polia

International Harvester fights merger suit in Nebraska binder case

In Omaha on March 13 the International Harvester company defended against a government merger suit by presenting evidence that it is not a Sherman Act trust. Tests showed five active binder competitors in Nebraska, with mixed pricing and shifting shares. Dealer testimony cited growth of John Deere competition and notes that farmers saw price declines before the merger.

Omaha Neb Ternational Harvester Robert Taylor Marvester Company International Harvester Company Nebraska William Rebber York Wheat Belt International Makte John Deere Gence

Progressives Refuse to Vote for Sherman on Long Term

Springfield Dl March 13 Progressives stuck to their line on the long term Senate ballot refusing to back Sherman Republican instead backing Frank H Funk on the long term The tenth joint ballot produced no choice with no change in candidate standings in the deadlock across both long term and short term ballots

Sherman Springfeld L. ¥. Sherman Frank H. Funk

Wilson Declines March 18 Cleveland Birthday Ceremony

President Wilson declines attending the March 18 dedication of Grover Cleveland’s birthplace in Caldwell New Jersey citing obligations at the White House. He sends a message praising Cleveland and asks the reader to share his tribute while detailing his duties and plans to consult progressive senators on appointments and policy.

Washington, D. C Wilson Grover Cleveland Caldwell N. J John H. Finley College of the City of New York Cleveand Mr. Cleveland Maretin and Swanson Virginia Robert M. Wooley Treasury Johnson Spartanburg S. C John Goodwin Globe, Ariz South Carolina Wise Smith and Townsend Michigan Edward S. Sweet Grand Rapid Wm. W McCombs McCombs France New Hampshire United States Henry PF. Hollis Ilinois Senate Tng la *Ollette Wisconsin la Follette Bim la Falletts White House Lea Shields Tennassee Benton McMillan Mexico Texas Democracy

Iowa City woman injured in street accident

The report describes a collision involving Miss Adam Hutchinson, a well-known Muscatine figure and part owner of the Hutchinson Black, who was hurt after a misstep near Ty Marek 132. Details are scarce but indicate a fall and injuries warranting attention.

Marek Speoig Adam Hutchinson Hutchinson Black

Weather Report From Town With Mixed Snow and Rain

Rain in the east and possible snow or rain in the west tonight. Friday colder with snow in the west and snow or rain in the east portion. Muscatine at 7 am records 40 degrees above zero and a river stage of 7 feet. Rise of inches over last report.

Porcion Muscatine Ala

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