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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

Page

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Westward Dry Laws Hit Muscatine Shippers

The Muscatine area feels the Webb law as express firms halt liquor shipments into dry territory. United Express and others adjust to new rules, requiring permits or certificates for interstate alcohol shipments. State officials report a rising wave of inquiries and compliance actions across Iowa, with districts enforcing prohibitions and carriers warning shippers.

United States Express Company Muscatine Tulted Express Company Chase J. Tf. Peacock Peacock New Moines Des Moines Iowa Ontalde St. Louis Bas Merns Callroad Express Atate

Steinmetz Rites Held For Catharine In German Service

The funeral for Catharine Steinmetz was held Tuesday with a German service at 2 pm conducted by Rev. L. F. Kertlekamp. Pallbearers were nephews John, Henry, Paul, George Aw, Fenty B., and Edward Tat. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

Tyneral Catharine Steinmetz M.bs John Henry Paul George Aw. Fenty B Edward Tat L. F. Kertlekamp Ehure

Standard Oil Unit Claims Independence From Other Firms

Chicago May 1 The Standard Oil Company of Indiana asserts it is utterly independent of other oil firms and seeks to remain in Missouri despite a Missouri ouster case. Drake vice president testified before Special Commissioner Montgomery that the Indiana firm severed ties with Standard Oil of New Jersey and Republic Oil, and now claims no dictation from others. He offered to spend 3 million dollars to expand operations if allowed to stay in Missouri. The hearing moved from Jefferson City to Chicago for case records. Frank Hagov-Tan represented the company and Attorney Bayser of Missouri for the state.

Chicago Standardd Indiana Drake Missouri Wiggutt Montgomery, Jr Standard Ol Company New Jersey Conp Pny Republic OW Company Iil The Waters Loves Ol Company Hewaring Jefferson City Frank Hagov- Tan Clanera Bayser Mugsouri Alae

Militant Leaders Held for Trial at Old Bailey

Six militant leaders and an adherent were committed for trial at the Old Bailey on conspiracy charges under the Explosives Act. all pled not guilty and reserved defense. Bail varied from 4000 to 18000 pounds. Police produced the suffragette roll of honor as evidence, and a so called gallant suffragette bomb was found near Trafalgar Square with live cartridges and a concealed detonator.

London Old Bailey Andidiows Altamey Allen Lake Laura Lennox Beatrice Saunders Clayton Dool Aostragette National Gallery Ingalumbla Trafalgar Square

Magnate Henry M Pingler Near Death In Florida

Report from Jacksonville says Henry M Pingler a southern hotel and railroad magnate is critically ill and death is momentarily expected at his West Palmetto Leach home after several weeks in poor health.

Jacksonville Fla

Marking Santa Fe Trail Markers Begin in Kansas City

Kensie City Missouri May 35 Marking of the Santa Fe Trail markers will be completed within three days by a major party directed by the We Kayans City Chapter of the DAR. They started from here to place markers on the historic route between Kansas City and Old Franklin Missouri. Ceremony planned in New Franklin on Saturday to unveil the monument at the entrance to the Santa Fe Trail. The first marker to be dedicated is near New Santa Fe ten miles south of Kansas City.

Kensie City Kayans Santa Fe Trail New Samia Fe Kansag Cley Seward Nev Hassinger G. W. Edmonds David Hoover Samuel Grimm August Schultz Prma Schultz WRS David Jimlay G. W. Wasspritan Ernest Holland Arm Brokun Winor Tohn Fike John Pike Logworthy Eligat Victor Wasserman August Sehultz Dutergal Eleanor August Schuttz Heck August Schults Fred Steimbeck Henry Peigard Miss Imlay David Imlay Roy Brown Amir Schultz Place Aunst Schultz Nytas Schultz W. G. Edmunds Rhushead Sno Wes Ciy Calder Imlay Place Sylver

Japan Protest Prompts Draft Answer On California Alien Land Law

Washington officials move to draft a formal reply to Japan over California's alien land law. Secretary Bryan to confer with Johnson and finalize statements before cabinet, with Moors handling edge cases. Tokio views negotiations as progressing toward a friendly, permanent resolution.

Washington, D. C Wilson Bryan Tapan Johnson Japan Johnenn California Viscount Chinda Gov. Johnson Mike New York Moore Havait Tavlay Tavorrow Foreign Office Tokio U. S Webb Nereda Japa High

Man Found in Car Near McCallumers Died in Iowa Blaze

Nevada Iowa May 15 Ton Gibson found in a burning box near Hockieland McCallibors Wednesday night died here from burns and injuries. Police report a man identified as Ton Gibson perished in the blaze, details unclear but the incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Nevada Iowa Ton Gibson Hockieland McCallibors

Advertising’s Appeal to the Up and Doing Man

The Journal notes that men, busy and selective, rely on advertising to guide household shopping. Stores target male shoppers with efficient service, clear product promises, and precise tailoring to appeal to men who value speed and accuracy in apparel purchases.

Tlised Lo Law

Leader Convicted as Strikes Roil Nation in New Jersey

Psterecn New Jersey May 12 Riots and labor tensions surged after the conviction of I W W leader Priy Kick Quinlan for inciting riot. He faces up to seven years in prison and a $2000 fine. Four other I W W leaders including Big Bill Heirwood Elizabeth Gainey Wynn Carlo Treska and Adolph Lessig await trial. Quinlan’s bail and appeal are noted while Traska’s trial set to begin next week.

Psterecn N. J Allie ml Doro Rodey Priy Kick Quiinn Industrial Workers of the World Big Bill Heirwood Elizabeth Gainey Wynn Carlo ‘Treska Adolph Lessig Traska Quinlan

Reports conflict over Mexican federal defeats near Guaymas

Reports from Nogales and New York deny a federal victory in Sonora. Advices claim remnants of General Gil’s forces reached Empalme after a retreat, with losses to both sides and refugees corroborating heavy federal casualties. Government denial says Guaymas is well protected. A Mexico rail loan of 25.99 million is discussed in London and Paris.

Nogales Ariz Gil Empalme Guaymas Obregon Sansuaion Hermosillo Ampalme Alvaro Obregon Garginza Gondulla Revolutionary Army New York N. T Rovere Pesqueira Sonora Mex Douglas Mexico Otty Genera Medina Ratton Solay Guerrero London Eng Paris

Slaver kills three men then takes own life in Port Worth

Three men were shot and killed this afternoon in Port Worth Texas as a slaver opened fire before taking his own life. Police reported a chaotic scene with investigators securing the area and cataloging firearms at the residence.

Port Worth Texas Atgli Ol Weme

NEBRASKA TORNADO KILLS EIGHT AND INJURES FOURTEEN

A tornado swept Seward and nearby areas causing eight deaths and fourteen injuries in Nebraska towns including Seward and McCool Junction. Reports describe a funnel cloud, extensive property damage estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars, and a long reach into Omaha. Rescue crews aided victims as communities assessed losses.

Tanvora Stapleturst Waco Bee Ites Seward McCook Junction Nebraska Omaha Neb Seward County Sward McCool Junction Acrogs Shritts

Texas Congress Proceedings Reflect Private Bills and Adjournment

The Texas Congress resumed session with committees reviewing patent and Treasury related measures. Senate focused on private bills while the chamber adjourned at 12 35 to Friday next for further hearings.

Shnate Uri Bil

Interventions urged as Mexico crisis deepens

A Southern Baptist convention address argues US armed intervention is the only solution to Mexico's chaos and poverty. Missionaries describe widespread illiteracy and corruption, urging American action while praising Chinese reforms and international missionary efforts amid calls for unified church support.

St. Louis U. S Mexico Mahon Morella W. Lowe A. ¥. Napier China Iid Mr. Lowe H.W. Stephens Jefferson City

Guatemala Ready to Pay Interest Again

Guatemala City March 11 It was announced that arrangements have been made for resuming interest payments on the Guatemalan Foreign Bond debt largely held in England. Negotiations also plan for reinitiation of winterization of the debt, whose interest payments were suspended since 1894 amid a financial crisis. Britain has pressed for payment of British bondholders with a May 15 deadline, and British cruiser Aeolus sailed from Kingston to Puerto Barrios at the request of the British minister.

Guatemala City Guatemali Mar England Creat Bitaln

Easter Sunday Storm Sparks Tornado Fears Across Iowa

Nervous residents fled to basements and other tornado shelters as ominous clouds loomed and a southwest looking storm moved in. The oppressive afternoon left wires down and many in western Iowa hunkered for safety after a disturbance crossed the Missouri River near Wei.

Claudy Iowa Missouri River Uelt

Open Hearing Vote Blocked in Senate Debate Resumes

In Washington May 35 A Senate session stalled as Senator Smith blocked an agreement to vote on Kern's resolution for public hearings on the West Virginia coal strike. Debate on the Penrose La Follette amendment continued as Simmons pressed to report the tariff bill by June 1.

Washington, D. C Senate Senavar Kern West Virginia Kern Wm. Alden Smith Chamber Penrose-La Follevts Finance Committee Simmons

Kern seeks probe of West Virginia coal strike conditions

Senator Kern's resolution for an investigation into conditions in the West Virginia coal strike zone remained unfinished business before the Senate. Some senators planned to vote on it before adjournment as Senator Gott opposed the resolution, ready to conclude his argument.

Kern Senate Washington, D Sen~ator West Virginia Senaté Gott

Downey Takes Oath as Comptroller of Treasury

Washington May 15 Gen Downey of Aurora Inc took the oath as comptroller of the treasury succeeding R J Tracewell of Corydon Ind who has held the office since 18% appointed by President McNinter this position is one of the most powerful in the federal service.

Berames Tracewell Washington, D. C Bm. Downey Aurora, Inc

Length to Succeed Davem in Latin American Affairs

Boaz W Leng of Lasesas Se has been appointed chief of the Latin American affairs division at the State Department succeeding W S Doyle. Veras Tang Man chief of Jauneimeena Altai Washington is listed in the appointment note.

Tang Veras Jauneimeena Altai Washington Boaz W. Leng Lasesas Se. N Aie State Department W- 7 S. Doyle

Take Anti Trust Suit Directly Into Court

Chicago May 11 The government’s antitrust action against the Board of Trade was moved directly to court instead of hearings before a special examiner. Federal Judge Landis fixed December 7 for the trial. Attorneys Tamms Ekerson and Henry Robbins represented the board. The defense argues the grain market’s “real prion” rule is needed to curb monopolistic practices by a few large elevator companies.

Chicago Chicago Board of Landis Eto D. S Atrorius Tamms E.akerson Menry Robbins Board of Trade Ita

Cement pledge for ocean highway by cement makers

Chicago May 15 news says cement manufacturers pledged to donate material for the cross continent road project. Members of cement groups agreed to give one per cent of their annual output for three years. The subscription is estimated at about two hundred million tons.

Weather report fragment for Muscatine and surrounding area

Fragmentary forecast notes a cool spell tonight and Friday with lower temperatures in the extreme east. Mentions wind and a 64 degree reading, sunrise around 45 percent, and references Muscatine with scattered bird activity and unclear times or locations.

Reveen Adlock A. W Muscatine

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