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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reveen Adlock A. W
Muscatine
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