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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1913

Page

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Democratic Rags Theme of Mondell in Congress

In Washington May debate on the tariff bill continues with Mondell demanding that all imported rags be cleaned and sterilized and delivered free, while Underwood defends the income tax and tax principles. Republican senators push amendments on insurance and wool duties as the House nears passage, amid party discussions and a celebratory note on Underwood's birthday.

D. C May Wayy and Means Committee Thos Senate Mendell Representativn Mondell Tree of Turkey London Naples Rome Underwood Mondsil House Sterman Jimole Bis Ong Northwest Tnderwood Munn Flo Turtlc Alabama Sharp Ohio Rep Clark Underwwood Fordney Thevppeal Newlands Pease Democrats TRE Nevada Tha Senate

Honor memory of aviation's father father of flight remembered

In Washington D C on this anniversary the Smithsonian Institute and scientists honor Professor Samuel P Hangley as the father of advanced aviation. Medals are awarded to Glenn Curtiss and Gustave Eiffel, with Curtiss present. An Army Navy flyoff demonstration and attendees from Westington life mark the homage to Hangley.

Washington, Dbd C. Clay Potomac Fq Aviation Tts Samuel P Tangley Beenisa Smithsonian Institute Glenn Curtiss Guntaveistel Hangley Curtiss Junser

Defense Examines Veniremen for Bias in Johnson Trial

In Chicago on May 6, federal court questioned twelve veniremen chosen by the government to determine prejudice against the defendant Jack Johnson and his race. Jurors faced inquiries into attitudes toward miscegenation anglry and the black community as the case proceeds.

Chicago Jack Johnson Carpenter T. Ac Gliford Elgin

Call Out Troops to Quell Strike Riots in Syracuse

In Syracuse on May 6 a strike by Italian building workers against the tearing down of an Episcopal residence sparked violence injuring about sixteen. Police and militia clashed with rioters opposite the county courthouse as gunfire and hose streams sprayed the streets.

Syracuse Lishor John Grits Liestrlaars Dricks Soveen Yollecarn Strix County Court House Onondaga Warren Mathews Quien

Popular Governm t Demanded by Rulers

An extraordinary session of the joint assemblies of the Grand Duchies of Mecklenburg Schwerin and Mecklenburg Strelitz opened at the Grand Duke’s palace. Grand Dukes Predrich Frooz IV and Adolph Friedrich called for constitutional reform, with the crown ready to concede powers and privileged classes to unite in a constitutional creation. The talks focused on the timetable and scope of reform amid demands for a new system.

Theft of United States funds in sealed package case

Denver and Oakland reports describe a $14,300 theft from a Washington to Oakland express package. Investigators note a counterfeit government seal on clippings replacing bank notes, with no trace found and authorities pursuing leads through Wells Fargo and express firms. The case involves government and private security agencies.

Oakland Cal Kent Washington DC. C Central National Tank Oakland Bank National Bank Redemption Office United States Mess Company Denver Wells Fargo Company United States Visa Tong Si Companies Ward Stil Alding Central National Pain Wells Sfarko Smd Expresa Company

King Alfonso Heads to Paris for Two Day Visit

Madrid May 6 King Alfonso of Spain with Count Alvaro de Bonanones left for Paris today on a two day visit to the French capital. Police say rumors of plots against the king have prompted strict precautions in Paris and by the French government. Two Spanish assailants were arrested at Bordeaux on suspicion of involvement in any plot against the king. Recreation Congress Meets in Richmond

Madrid Spain iKing Alfonso Preteler Alvaro de Bonanones M Jorgeenite Faria Paris Adixions Parle Cnt Penus Aken Bordeaux No Tloh Alfonse

The Methodical Housewife Explains Saving By Ads

A woman credits daily newspaper ads for thrift in groceries clothing and entertainment. She says twenty minutes of ad scanning each day reveals best prices and fastest routes to items, claiming ads save hundreds of dollars annually.

Anotler Journal Waar & Home

Plan for double golden wedding in Sheffield Illinois

In Sheffield Illinois on May 6 1986 a double golden wedding anniversary is planned for couples Lara Paterson and Mills. The event will mark fifty years since their marriage held in Sheffield. Brothers and sisters Mrs Peterson and Mr Mills are involved in organizing the celebration.

Shoffield Ill Lara Paterson Sheffield, Jr Ea. Mills Eldon Shefield

Philippine commission members call for Worcester removal

Manuel Quezon and other Philippine regent officials protest Secretary Worcester over alleged slavery claims in the islands. They urge relief of the Philippine Commission from the governor general and criticize past conduct and statements as evidence of misrule and mislaw.

Washington, D. C Worcester Philippine Commission Manuel Quezon The Philippines Carrison M. Worc Cester Tresiderp Harnshew Quezon Wormster

Assassin of Greek King Kills Himself in Salonika

Aleko Shinas, claiming to assist the Greek king, shot him in the back as he walked with an aide in Salonika. Shinas then leaped from a police station window and died. He had sought aid at the king's palace but was turned away, later said to be dying of tuberculosis.

Athens Greace Aleko Shinas George Salosiki Shinas Volo Thessaly Saloniki King's Palace Salinas Dale

Man Paul R Bowen Arrested in Mary Phagan Case

Police detained Paul R Bowen after a woman at a hotel room adjacent to his trunk alleged unusual actions. From the trunk they recovered a blood-stained girl’s vest and a photo identified as Mary Phagan, with an additional charge of white slavery filed alongside the gas cyclone accusation.

Paul R. Bowen Santa Polien Bowen Mary Phagan Atlanta Mary Phegan Movsion

New Jersey Solons In Special Session

New Jersey legislators met in special session in Trenton to consider jury reform, constitutional convention, and small boards of freeholders. Governor Fielder urged affirmative action on all subjects. both parties discussed appointing a joint committee to refer all bills.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Fielder Wilson Democrata Jicaucua

Pinchot Froze Alaskan Rail Plan Amid Leasing Debate

Pinchot testified before the Senate territories committee that private interests delayed legislation to open Alaskan coal fields under a leasing system. He urged government operation of Alaska railroads and retention of power resources, citing Pennsylvania as a cautionary tale. Guggenheim of Colorado named among opponents. Fisher is slated to testify later.

Washington Dh. c Govd Armmant Congress Senator Lippitt Pinchot Guggenheim Tenn Alaska Pennsylvania Inohot Tad Walter L. Fisher

Senator Goff to Draw Two Salaries in Senate Term

Washington D C May Senate Nathan Goff of West Virginia will receive his $7,500 salary plus $7,000 as a retired federal circuit judge during his term, equal to an associate supreme court justice. Comptroller Tracewell approved the retiree judge salary under law allowing a federal judge aged 70 with ten years service to resign and still be paid. The ruling notes the judge performed no judicial duties and does not hold a government position, aligning with Senate precedent when admitting Goff.

Washington, D. C Nathan Goff West Virginia Senate Supreme Court Camptroller Treasury Tracewell Tudge Gott United States House of Congress

Portuguese Prisoners Sent for Trial in Azores

May 6. Portugal dispatched about 200 political prisoners arrested after the April 27 plot to the Azores for trial and punishment. They boarded the steamer Cabo Verde bound for Terceira Island, with hopes of court martial at Angra Fort. Families fear for relatives on the remote island as ultra republicans sparked attacks before the barracks in Lisbon.

Lisuon Rapudiie Azores Dutin Cabo Verde Tarceira Angra Fortuguesa Ques Lisbon Scrall

Conference urged Wilson to convene health, land and conservation talks

A committee of the American Medical Association urged President Wilson in Washington to call a sentinel conference to discuss plans for a federal department of health and life conservation. Prominent attendees included Prof G H Gimmonz, Dr L K Franke, Abram Jacobs, Dr Harvey W Riley, Senator Owen, Representative Foster, and Curley.

Washington D.C Wilson American Medical Association Federal Department of Pacific Jeney G. H. Gimmonz Chicago L. K. Franke Abram Jacobs New York Darvey W. Riley Owen Jund Foster Miehnois Curley Massachusetts Ten Fisher Owen Yale William M. Martin Los Angelon Ather Lgacue Jwatice Calrese Buri- Pegs California Caul Spring-Rice Great Britain LO Tames Bryce Bryan John Bassett Moore Geel

British Premier Opposes Women’s Suffrage and Says He Might Resign

London May. In the House of Commons Premier Asquith opposed the woman’s outrage bill and warned he would resign if colleagues ever said they could not follow a government led by him. He argued the bill would add 6,000,000 voters and strengthen political and social fabric. He denied Parliament neglected women and said British women as a whole did not seek the vote.

London House of Commong Asquith Himeself

Troops to Guard Polls As Election Tensions Rise

Citizens of Bluefield West Virginia demand troops to preserve order at the May eletion, alleging Democrats block Republican election officers and a Democratic clerk refused to sign ballots. The militia company at Bluefield is ordered to be in readiness.

Charleston W- Va Bluefield Hatfeld Miiltia Company Casteen

Young lovers drown at Montgomery Lake wreck tragedy

Cuiperiind Wisconsin May 6 two youths Dred 6 years old and Miss Kate Paphew 20 years old drowned when their boat capsized on Lake Montgomery today. They had been engaged for a week. Delilah, who had been with them, was rescued.

Cuiperiind Wis Tohn Kate Paphew Lake Montgomery Lair Iss

Militant suffragette bomb attack and hotel fire in London

A militant suffragette Ada Ward was captured at the Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square placing a bomb with a Votes for women placard. The Grand Hotel, crowded with American tourists, was gutted by fire. police say the attack was by suffragettes. St Catherine's Church near Hatcham suffered extensive damage. In Washington, suffrage activists demand immediate action from the Senate committee and plan a major convention. In New Haven, two women expelled from a suffrage group for factional motives. Florida suffrage advocates urge the state senate to act ahead of 1914 elections. A boating accident left a man missing after a man fell overboard during a voyage.

London Grand Hotel Bow Street Ada Ward Trafalgar Square St. Catherine’s Hatcham We Church St. Catherine's Church Ning Boyle Luna Mure Park Washington D. C Senate Women's Suffrage Committee New York Congress Lawrence Lewin, Jr Philadelphia The Suffrage Association Baltimore New Haven Political Equal Resub Tec Lence $. McDermott Augusty Troup Equality Clay Florida Senate Tallahassee Fla House Senate

Weather summary for Muscatine signals light wind and cool temps

Readable data notes a Lowa Fall night and Wednesday with light wind. Temperature at Muscatine at 7 am 46 degrees. River stage reads a fall of 7 inches. Vague river and weather terms appear. no clear event or names beyond Muscatine.

Muscatine Buntige Jaheneder

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