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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1913

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Greece's New King Races to Salonika for King George's Funeral

In Istoniki March 19 the body of late King George of Greece was moved from hospital to palace on a stretcher, escorted by Prince Nicholas and Greek officers. A diverse procession formed including troops, clergy, and civilians. Constantine, new king, left Salonika after receiving Athens dispatches as the monarchy faced tragedy and the assassin Schinag was captured nearby.

Istoniki George Greece Prince Nicholas Balkan Constanting Lewes Janina Jaoan Maren Constantine Groove Sor Safonih Danelgas Ima Vhelm Suioniki Aleko Sebman George Pot Grose Ifo Liat Cat Francoudis Iidu de Wis Sehinay Prince Hinles Prings Nicholas Ork Attorrs Nicholas Janiny Hlawate Aleke Seninas Gebinus Fton

Turks Claim Victory in Constantinople Battle

Constantinople reports a 24 hour Turkish victory in a battle along the Vehatalja lines. Turkish forces pushed Bulgarians from fronts at Elvaskenl and the south shore, with heavy losses on both sides and reconnoitering by Turkish aircraft. Berlin dispatches hint at European pressure to end hostilities in European Turkey.

Constantinople Vehatalja Ines Elvaskenl K ‘Takeul Bulgarleng Onches Thal Turkish Sea Cologne Germany Balkan Turkey Berlin Jologty Gazette

Michigan Voters to Decide on Reform Amendments

Michigan voters will decide at the spring election on constitutional amendments. The legislature adopted a resolution to submit the recall provision. judges of courts of record and courts of similar jurisdiction are exempt from the recall.

Michigan Lansing Mich Ilka

Greek King George II planned throne transition and world tour

Copenhagen dispatch reports King George II of Greece planned to leave the throne to his son after restoring and celebrating his reign. He intended to spend two months yearly in Paris, tour the world, and visit America and the Panama Canal, while noting satisfaction at military reforms. Queen Alexandra recovers as London mourns. Greek and British officials express condolences and prepare mourning.

Copenhagen Denmark George Greece Constanttine Peron Meacs Paria America Panama Canal London Alexandra Bag England Trwin G. Lauralin Tr Aasy Marlborough ‘House Enuddngham Palace British Court Moorulug St Tamés Palace Marlborough House Saul Greak Ims New York Aleco Schinas Demetrios II Botassi Behinas Volo Thessaly Schinas Schinis Sin Vwoio Kné Botagst Great Orthodox Church Itoly Trinity Wiatfaiina Washington Alexander Voliros

Indictment in Detroit Ties to Conn Operation

Detroit grand jury indicts an accessory in Owen D. Conn’s alleged crimes tied to a claimed hundred thousand dollar scheme. A detective team pursued a woman held in San Francisco and issued requisition papers today as the case unfolds.

Prisco San Francisco Detroit Owen D. Conn Conn Grand Jury

Britain claims superior secret aircraft in war debate

In London on March 18 the War Secretary Colonel J Leslie announced in the House of Commons that Britain possesses the best aeroplane and has secretly perfected a type far superior to any other nation. The claim caused a strong reaction among MPs.

London House of Commons Join Lesl

26 300 000 Phone Talks Every Day

New York March 79 Eight billion four hundred twenty seven million conversations were held over this country last year over the wires of the American Telephone and Telegraph company according to its annual report issued today The daily average was 26300009 The company had telephone stations in 70000 cities towns and hamlets which is five thousand more than the number of post offices in the country and ten thousand more than the number of warstramd stationd There were 7456000 telephone stations at end of 1912 Theodora N Wall president states that while Europe had nearly twice the first class mail traffic it has only two fifths of the telephone traffic The net earnings of the company last year were 2790000 an increase of 34606000.

New York Mar American Telephone and Telegrap Company Nuyrber Waustramd Stariond

President 1 Told Plans Of Leaders

President plans close cooperation between the fue committee in the Senate and the Ways and Means committee in the House to push the tariff bill. Senator Simmons sentence calls for joint drafting with Representative Underwood and near-term conferences with Democratic leaders. The president aims for swift action in an extra session and tighter communications across committees. Prime among nominations is Howry of Mississippi for the Court of Claims, with the president adhering to a six-month speech and invitation ban and urging committee members to attend the Maine memorials and drainage meeting. Odmond T Perkins reports the president would not attend but may urge committee members to act.

Washington, Dp. C Saunter Simons Penate Senate Ways and Means Committee House Representative Underwood Simmons St. Louis Odmond 'T. Perkins Chicago National Excuting Committee

Get 100 Cents Value for Every Dollar You Spend

John I Fallon argues that every dollar should return full value through careful spending. He urges readers to use daily Journal advertisements to find best purchasing opportunities and reliable Muscatine stores, promising future independence and greater community influence.

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Hear Competitors In Harvester Suit Hear Competitors In Harvester Suit

Testimony in defense of the International Harvester company showed competitors in the harvesting implements field active and the market open to new lines. Carisopher Dunkie of Nebraska Moline Plow praised his firm’s progress despite government pressure while rival dealers described thriving binder sales and competition.

Omaha, Ney Tnternational Harvestee Company Carisopher Dunkie Omaha Nebraska Moline Plow Company C. Z. Chapman Obiawa Neb Acme Talpadow Grosvenor Mg Hugh Wien

Debate on Illinois Deadlock and Direct Senate Election

Washington DC March 19 speculation on how a direct election amendment would affect Illinois senatorial vacancies. With two seats idle and a deadlocked legislature, ratification by three more states could shift power to the governor to call elections or temporary appointments until voters fill the vacancies. Senator Kern and Poindexter voiced the same view.

Washington Illnois Minois Kern Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Ana Poindexter

Subway Operation Plan Agreed For City Subway

New York on March 8 entered into an agreement with two principal street railway companies for the operation of the new $200,990,000 subway system now under construction. Contracts signed by the public service commission and the companies provide for operation under a duel system with the city and traction companies sharing costs and control. The signing marks the end of four years of negotiation.

New York Ita Publi Service Commission

Children perished in Kelman home fire

At Kelman Iowa on March 12 three children died and their mother was near death after a blaze destroyed Joseph Clark’s small flame construction home. The fire, believed caused by a heating stove explosion, struck the family in their beds. Clark escaped unharmed while neighbors could not reach the others.

Kelman Joseph Clarx Clark Weoly Tegeus

Speedy Revision of Tariff Object

Democratic leaders press a swift, downward tariff revision to align with party platform. A congress-wide conference between Senate finance chairs and House Ways and Means aims to shape a joint bill before a winter session, with further talks planned over the next ten days to synchronize rates and President Wilson’s input.

Washington D. C Congress Senate House Geouter Simmons North Carolina Amanue Stone Mumsang Smith Georgia Urderwood Eome Ways and Means

Murder Trial Opens in County Court for Local Killings

The first murder trial in years is set in this county, with John Bell accused of killing Charles Eppling in Grinnell on November 22. The case, styled the Montezuma murder triad, proceeds in the county court as the docket’s first homicide matter in a long span.

Montemms Mareh Taetic John Bell Charles Epling Grinnell Tals

Infant Dies After Drinking Kerosene In Montezuma

The infant child of farmer Fred Cox of Montezuma Ja drank kerosene here and died. Officials reported the accidental poisoning from the liquid causing a fatal outcome for the baby.

Montezuma, Ja Fred Cox

United States Deliberates China Loan Participation Policy

Washington reports President Wilson’s stance on American banks joining China’s loan and the impact on Yuan Shikai’s provisional government. Observers note tensions among creditor nations, delays on Boxer indemnities, and possible future US recognition of the Republic as Berlin bankers react to American withdrawal from the deal.

Washington, D. C Wilson Thuy China Russia Yuan Shi Kai Chin Pothe Yuan Shi Kat United States Pew Requihuic Berlin Germany Peay Wey Sheerjcan

Secret marriages of New York teachers spark hush strike

In New York on March 19, Henrietta De Fremery a Wadleigh High School teacher reveals she is married becoming Mrs Herman De Framers. She advocates a data drive to argue marriage harms women teachers and plans a silence strike opposing marriage discrimination in schools.

New York Mare Henrietta de Fremery Wadleigh Med School Herman de Framers de Fremery

Weather Snapshot From Iowa Tonight

Snow affects the west while the east expects rain or snow tonight and Thursday. Colder air moves in with a cold wave in the northwest and north central portions. Muscatine reports 40 degrees at 10 am. Water stage at Muscatine today stands at 19 feet 2 inches with sunrise at 6:56 and sunset at 6:92.

Iowa Muscatine

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