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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1913

Page

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Tariff Brief on Pearl Mittens Issue Discussed

Hughes pressed Muscatine manufacturers to file briefs within days and Simmons said there would be no public hearings. Senate Finance Committee aims to speed tariff revision with limited debate and a June 1 report target. House debate nears end as tax provisions face final steps.

Washington Tr Co Hughes Pepper Senta Senius Finance Simons eTher Qosion Senate Simmons Financy Committee House Finance Committee Underwood Investment Shankere Association of America Wilson Allsarg Leolas Gendtor Sheppard Texaa J. B. Walker Dallas Texas

Time Limit Extended for Union Pacific Dissolution

The Supreme Court extends the dissolution time for the Union Pacific line, from May 17 to July, partially granting the request of the Union Pacific. The extension affects the 46 percent stake by the South Pacific stock.

Washington, D Weday Union South Pacific Union Pacific Micraéys

Gaynor Welcomes Peace Delegates at City Hall

Delegates gathering for Ghent treaty centenary travel from hotels to New York City Hall for a formal welcome. Mayor Gaynor, Lord Weardale, and other officials address the assembly as planners map events across English speaking world, with dinners and honors in Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, and beyond.

New York N. Y Ghent Gaynor Lord Weardale Henr Ot Alton Parker Malta Will Han Joseph H. Choate Col. Roorevalt Sigamore MW Andrew Carnegie Boston Washington Philadalphra Tetrelt Natgara Palle Huffale

President Wilson and Japan protest over California land bill

Washington dispatch reports President Wilson awaiting Secretary Bryan on the re drafted California land bill. A possible May 18 decision looms on treaty issues with Japan. Ambassadors will brief Tokyo on bill terms while a joint military naval board under Admiral Dewey meets in secret amid defense plans and diplomatic exchanges.

Washington, D. C Wilson California Johnson Bryan Japan Pyprior Johnson Clinda Toklo Foreign Office Washington Caifornia United States Randa Instek Fiphest Wimy Navy Admiral Dewey Ibwag Woot Hig Texas

ORDER HITS TAK BUCK ISLAND RECEIVERS TO OUST TRESPASSERS

Judge Ish Ish McPherson signs an order granting Parley Sheldon and Homer Loring receivers of the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern the authority to remove trespassers on the Newton & Northwestern right of way. The action claims Rock Island infringed by building additional track between Goddard and Des Moines Junction, Des Moines Iowa May 1.

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Chicago Labor Officials S aid to Aid Attorney in LA Trial

Officers of the Chicago Federation of Labor sought financial help for Clarence Darray, attorney who defended the McNee matn brothers in Los Angeles and who will face a third jury trial for jibbery. Friends say the attorney is in need due to his two bits.

Chicago Oficers Chicago Federation of Labor Todry Clarence Darray Cie McNeematn Brothers Los Angeles Ant California

Suffragist Plot Revealed In Court Proceedings

London May. A court case outlines a suffragist conspiracy linked to violent acts and arson. Archibald Bodkin lists Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst's influence over the militant group, with letters and funds tied to planned bomb and fire attacks. Documents show collaboration with Clayton and Annie Wenney and funds routed through associates, as Beatrice Saunders is arrested. The prosecutor seeks trial at Bow Street.

London Eng Polles Court Bow Street Archiald Bodkin The Treasury Drummond Clayton Gian Paign Tundon Paris Bodkio Enich Christapel Pankhurst Eufragetta Etether Janey Chemint Annie Wenney Bodkin Suffrage Misa Harriet Kerr Joaed Buckner Hamburg Ceremany Jonder Wis Bodkla Great Britain Beatrice Saunders Millstant Pasiroy Ais

Cold Wave Owner Faces Court Over Davenport Saloon

Davonnort police court heard the proprietor of the Cold Wave, Lab. Wavell 13 Davis Davenport, and Charles Tweedman, after a bustling day of scenes at the saloon. The proprietor, once freed, left with twenty five dollars in costs and profits.

Wavell Davenport Charles Tweedman Chelles Proprets Pace

West Liberty Man Killed by Train

Gulliver Wells, 75, a well known colored resident of West Liberty Iowa, was struck by a train today and killed near the track linking the Rock Island mining line with the Burlington and Cedar Rapids branch. His body was dragged a distance and his head crushed. Wells lived in the town fifty years and is survived by his wife and two daughters, one in Davenport and one in West Liberty.

West Liberty Nilay Wells Davenport Ose

Verdict in Sime Case Deferred as Jury Discharged

Springfield May 5 The jury in the case of Arthur B Smith charged with the murder of his wife by poisoning reported it could not reach a verdict. Judge Hagan declared a mistrial and discharged the jury after hours of deliberation.

Springfield Arthur B. Smith Hagan

Suffrage Fight Reopens in Commons with Dickinson Bill

In London May 3 the commons resume the woman suffrage debate as Willoughby Dickinson moves a bill granting enfranchisement to about 6 million women. The proposal faces mixed cabinet support and a tight vote, with protesters outside urging ministers to act amid a divided party line.

London House of Commons Willoughby Dickinson Byers Ild'arale Labor Trantor Asquith Deport Tegtnald Melenne Hobhouse

Quality First Then Advertise Quality First Then Advertise

A discussion on maintaining high standards in goods and advertising. It argues that manufacturers cannot afford to promote inferior products and must ensure merit before public promotion. If products lack quality, there is little incentive to tell the public. if quality exists, it will earn public support.

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Labor Leaders' Contempt Sentence Reduced on Appeal

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals sustained contempt of court against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor but revised their sentences Gompers receives imprisonment while Mitchell and Morrison face fines of 5000 each without jail The decision opens a possible further appeal to the Supreme Court and centers on the boycott publication in an AFL magazine banned by the court

Washington, D. C Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison John Mitchell American Federation of Labor Court of Appeals of District of Columbis Gompers Mitchell Aoison Lane Mitchell Ning Alorrisor Buen WOM Supreme Court United States American Federation of Luxor

Teach Children the Ways of John D Rockefeller

Washington May 3 Efforts in Congress to incorporate the 100,000,000 Rockefeller Foundation were described by Senator Works as a proposal to farm out to John D Rockefeller and associates the right to educate the people with money earned by criminal means. He warned of trusts and implications for learning institutions.

Washington, D. C Congress Rockefeller Foundation Senator Works John D. Rockefeller Senate

Joy Ride Ends in Court Amid Fourteen Arrests

A playful Sunday joy ride ended in arrest after a drunken brawl. Several men including Jesse Gredy Jacob Strieg Jaxie Ferrett Jay Shepherd Peter Achuetler and Yale McGuire pleaded guilty. Ivan Gray and Ploud Burkhart paid fines. A stranger named John Doe received ten days. Fight aftermath led to Arthur Flood’s arrest with further proceedings set for tomorrow.

Ilttia Attyn Judge Rowan Jesse Gredy Jacob Strieg Jaxie Ferrett Jey Shepherd Peter ‘Achuetler Yal McGuire Ivan Gray Ploud “Burkhart Join Doe

Day in Congress Report on Nominations and Harbor Project

The Senate heard nominations for finance chair and schedule for a public hearing on carat Will. House debate touched tariff amendments and rule procedures. Engineers endorsed a harbor project at Buttermilk Channel to reach three depths and two thousand feet width at an estimated cost of 31.95 million.

Boy Folly Leads to 2 Fatalities in Yard Tragedy

In a Rock Island & Southern yard accident, youths playing aboard box cars touched a trolley wire. Patrolman Cornelius Meenan and bystander William Kiser died after attempting to rescue 17 year old Harry Dickson who survived with severe burns and possible lifelong disability. Dickson is hospitalized.

Rock Island Alenent Fally Beraizin Rock Island & Southern Intere Cornelius Meenan William Kiser Harry Dickson Dickson Rook Ieland & Southern Svhile Gusaing Willem Hiser Meenin Kiser Meenan Theody McKeenan

Springdale meeting closes with Rev Renfrew delivering final address

The Springdale quarterly conference of the Friends' church ended last evening after a three day session led by Pastor Rev James Renfrew. Prof Louis Jones of Iowa City and Rev Harvey Jones of Bloomington spoke on missionary topics. reports from Peace, temperance, literature, Sunday school, Christian Endeavor, and Women’s Foreign Missionary societies were heard. next quarterly conference set for August 1 in Springdale.

Springdale Friends’ Church James Renfrew Louis Jones Iowa City Harvey Jones Bloomington Peace Temperance Christian Endeavor Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Mystery 38 Stil Unsolved in Mary Phagan Slaying

Atlanta, May 4 Despite diligent efforts to identify the slayer of 14 year old Mary Phagan found in the National Pencil factory basement police and detectives faced a stubborn mystery. The coroner's inquest third session was scheduled today with Newt Lee the Black watchman and Leo M Frank the factory manager as suspects. Over two hundred employees and many other girls had been summoned for the inquest.

Atlanta Mary Phagan National Pencil, Company Newt Lee Leo M. Frank

Scutari in Powers Hands as Montenegro Yields

London reported Sir Edward Grey announcing Montenegro unconditionally placed Scutari's future in European powers hands. King Nicholas of Montenegro evacuated Scutari amid pressure from Austria Italy and Russia, with no conditions stated by Germany on Scutari. The Paris and Berlin markets showed cautious optimism as talks continued.

London Edward Grey Mainister Montenegro Scutar Hine Nicholas iThe Stock Exchange Alounia Austria Ialy Essaad Pasha Djavid Pash Scutari Cettinje Montenegroo Nicholas of Scutari Abkonomous Albania Loree Rim Bosnia Herzegovina Dalmatia Nussia Italy Russia Cocern Arone Re- Nelway Afanenegra Seutari Ofer Berlin iNenteresto the Gay Powara Formcn Offica Flere Cettinje Cerman Embaser

Weather forecast and river stage for Mascatine

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with frost in the western portions and moderate northerly winds. At Mascatine the 7 am temperature is 32 degrees, the river stage at Mascatine is 3.2 feet at 4 pm, with a 4 inch fall expected. Sunrise is at 4:31.

Eaet Portlor Mascatine

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