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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1913

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Japs Disappointed At Signing Of Bill

In Tokyo concerns rise as Japan seeks to calm public opinion over California alien land law, urging equal treatment and warning about anti Japanese sentiment. U S efforts and Japanese diplomacy continue with Ambassador Chinda delivering Washington’s reply amid stalled negotiations and political maneuvering in Congress and cabinet meetings.

Tokio Sanam California Johnson Washington Japaneosa Anteror Archer Bailty-Wandard U. S Baron Makino Gallfornis Japan Washington, D. C United States Bryan State Department Tecoutsa Hia Tima Tryan House Slason Minslevipps Waigon Wes

Militants threaten St Andrews golf links before championship

St Andrews Scotland May 1900 tense town guards the famed links with five thousand volunteers after warnings from suffragettes to destroy greens. Sentries armed with umbrellas stand watch night and day as crowds fear damage and delays to the world golf championship set for next week. A searchlight guards the Tay river approach and the Dundees area, the center of suffragette activity.

St. Andrews Scotland Menbors Royal and Ancient Vigilanes Greens syMragettes Tay Agitis Dundes Niguu

Troop Movements Ordered From Posts to Pacific Coast

Secretary Garrison said troops from Fort Slocum and other posts are being moved to the Pacific coast under an order issued March 13 by former Secretary Stimson to recruit 2,000 men to bring Hawaii’s garrison to full strength. Army officers cite recruitment difficulties on the Pacific coast and note need to enter men in eastern and middle states as the plan progresses. The 2,900 recruiting target remains far from met and movement continues toward delivering forces to Hawaii.

Washington D.C. Clay Secratary Fort Slocum N. Y Pacis Stimson Hawaii War Department

Cincinnati Strike Ended Suit Dismissed

Cincinnati Ohio May 20 The city of Cincinnati’s suit to appoint a receiver for the Cincinnati Traction Co. was dismissed as the street car strike has been settled and service resumed on all lines. Arbitrators met to select a third member. if they fail, selection goes to the state board of arbitration.

Cincinnati. O Tate Bomre

Paterson Strike Leads to 57 Arrests in City Streets

Paterson N J May 20 1923 police detained 57 striking workers around the Price Silk Melt factory as hundreds gathered to protest. Authorities report no violence and those arrested refused to disperse. three detainees were women, one with a child in her arms, and one woman fainted during removal.

Paterson Pittrsoven Mde Searkora Syas Paralidl

New Era Begins in Cuba With Menocal Inauguration

Havana May 20 General Mario M Menocal succeeds Joao Miguel Gomez as president with Dr Enrique Varona as vice president In a move set to usher a new phase of peace and prosperity Menocal vows a clean business administration to foster industry attract foreign capital and maintain friendly ties led by a military educated leader born in 1896 at Jaguey Grande Matanzas and Cornell trained engineer Varona born 1849 in Camaguey is a philosopher ethicist author and conservative party leader with prior service as secretary of public instruction.

Havana Mario M. Menocal Joao Miguel Gomez Enrique Vatona Changep Monocal Ot J Fies United States Cuba General Menocal Jaguey Grande Matanzas Milltary College Washington Cornell University Cornell Ithaca Uncla Aniceto C. Manocal Nicaragua Canal Santa Cruz Revolutionary Forces Yoso Geneva Lalo Haroba Chaparri Y . Consi Varona Camaguey University of Favana Wood Consarvitee Party Elacons

Arrest World in Postal Fraud Case Otumwa May 20

Ottumwa May 20. B J Chenoski manager of the Ottumwa office of Known Doctor was taken to Des Moines by Deputy N Marshal Frank Hardy on a warrant charging him with violating criminal statutes. He is to be arraigned before Judge Smith McPherron this afternoon. This is the first arrest in a campaign to crack down on postal fraud involving Iowa physicians.

Ottumwa B. J. Chenoski Des Moines Frank Hardy Chenoski Smith McPherron U. S Iowa

Undertakers Gather for Iowa Funeral Directors Convention

Several hundred attendees swarm Davenport as the Iowa Funeral Directors Association opens a three day session. Dr. Guilford H. Sumner of the state health board delivers a keynote on public health, heart, and municipal government reforms with further talks planned.

Davenport No Jown Funeral Directors’ Association Guilford H. Sumner Lowa Board of Health

Bartholdt Plans To End Confusion In Immigration Policy

Washington, D. C. May 20 Rep resentative Bartholdt of Missouri announced he would introduce next Friday a resolution to empower Congress to legislate exclusively on all questions affecting aliens residing in the United States. The measure aims to prevent individual states from passing laws that might conflict with federal treaties and complicate treaty execution.

Congress Washington, D. C Bartholdt Missouri Congresa *0 U. S

Henry M. Flagler Dead After Fatal Fall in Florida

Henry M. Fingler, 83, capitalist and railroad magnate, died in West Palm Beach after a fall at his home. Born in Canadaigua New York in 1840, he rose from a Michigan clerk to cofound Rockefller Andrews Flagler, shaping oil refining and the petroleum industry. He visited Florida in 1885, attracted by railroad linked winter resort development.

West Palm Beach Pla Henry M. Fingler Fiagler Fingler An Canandaigua Ghears County Mich Laturne Saginaww Cleveland Rockefeller, Andrews & Plagler Dhewatandard’ Ott Company Nenture Mr.Flagler Great Corporation Florida

Extradition Waived by Accused Woman in Missouri

Tantug City May 2. Jacker Arthur Baker, who earlier confessed to aiding counterfeiting and office fraud schemes across several states, told police he would waive extradition and return to California. Baker, who sometimes passed as a man or a woman, reportedly forged money orders in California and was wanted on a felony charge, with Sheriff Wilson of Riverside alerting authorities to hold him at all hazards.

Tantug City Arthur Baker California Baker Griffith Wilson Riverside Cal

Publicizing Merchandise Through a Trusted Daily

A persuasive editorial urges merchants to advertise in a reputable daily newspaper. It argues that transparent labeling by manufacturers builds buyer confidence and that retailer and producer partnerships elevate trust, delivering maximum seller credibility and customer satisfaction.

Tk Journal

Reynolds In Washington Secretary of 60 National Committee Prepares

Reynolds in Washington as secretary of the Republican National Committee arrives to prep for the executive committee meeting on Saturday. The political scene, notably the congressional campaign, will be discussed. The Republican congressional committee will be organized early next month and both groups are expected to work in harmony.

National Generaittee Washington, D.C Amen Reytolde Republican National Committee Casa~ Gaign Republican Congressional Committee

Funeral services held for six weeks old daughter

Funeral services for the six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs George floafflin were conducted at their home 4103 East Tenth street at 2 o clock this afternoon Rev A a Cange of the German Baptist church presided. Interment followed at Greenwood.

Weld Haiu George Floafflin East Tenth Etreet A A. Cange German Baptist Church Greenwood

Endinee Delays Discussion on Supplies from Japan to Navy

The endinee deferred further discussion until supply from Japan to the latest American navy. No nominations were expected to be sent to the senate today.

Japan

Aid War on Horsh Thieves Sentences County Sheriffs Effort

A legislative retrenchment committee, under Attorney General Doscon, plans state aid measures for county sheriffs fighting horse theft. One man will be detained for his word after the first of June as sheriffs pursue thieves. Des Moines, Iowa. May.

Des Moines Legislative Committee On R Efor Ons Ronn Doscon Luac

Witness Testimony Links Dinamite Plot To Lawrence Riot

Boston May 20 A state witness Marcus Collins of Cambridge testified for the prosecution in the Lawrence dynamite case tied to the 1912 textile strike. He described meetings with Lawrence undertaker Joan Breen and a plan involving dynamite packages and payoffs as Breen claimed future mayoral chances and ties to the American Woolen Company executive Wood.

Boston Cass Baania Jyi Collins William Wood American Woolen Company Frederick E. Attemax Oston Lawrence A Colling Joan J. Breen Breen Collins Treen Mr. Rice Colling Aamarican Woolen Company

Work Begins on Iowa Hog Serum Plant at Ames

May 26. Work on the state's hog serum plant at Ames is under way. The first grant of $1,000 from the last legislature has been cashed. Serum for farmers will be supplied temporarily through an arrangement with the Kansas State Agricultural College.

Ames Ix Y Dog Moines Ames Kansastate Agricultural Col Eny

Postpones Church Union to Next Year

Atlanta Ga March 20 With Likely that nothing further will be accomplished until next year to ward the organic union of all branches of Presbyterianism Following the action of the southern Presbyterians in voting to consider for the present no union except with the United Presbyterian church the big United churches today devoted their attention largely to matters of denominational interest Recommendations urging all Presbyterian churches to study the negro problem were voiced in all assemblies More than ordinary interest was shown today in the northern Presbyterian decision of a resumption of church relations with Union Theological Seminary The beef that the Institution's faculty egalu were made the object of charge that doctrines out of accord with the church were taught in the seminary.

Atlanta Quay Presbyterianism United Presbyterian Church United Tes Mindy North Presbyteriang Union Theological Seminary

Illinois Missouri League Opens Today

The Illinois Missouri League opens today with teams from central associations, featuring players who failed to make good in this circuit. The event marks the 1813 playing season as the league schedules its opening in Ulxellhood.

Ulxellhood

A. T. Stone of Clinton Dies

A. T. Stone former mayor of Clinton banker and founder and former president of the May National Bank died at his home today in Clinton He was born in 1836 near Dort and was a prominent local figure in business and public service.

Hankey Ointon A. Stone Clinton May National Bank Bort

The DIY in Congress. Senate and House actions noted

Finance committee heard preliminary reports on audits and tariff schedules. Territories committee heard Delegate Wickersham on Alaskas opposition to the railroad from a local syndicate. House met at noon and 2:10 pm. Rep Bisson pledged 100 lines on the California Japanese situation Friday. Rep Reuse introduced a one-cent postage after July 2, 2014. Britton introduced a proposed direct election and six-year term for president and VP. Rep Yay proposed a bill for distinguished service medals and extra pay for veterans of army and navy.

Senate Territories Committee Wickershant Alaska HOUSE Hoon Bisson Rep Reuse Britton Yay

Senate Finance Committee Debates Tariff Schedules

Majority members of the Senate Finance Committee opened their first meeting to review subcommittee reports on tariff schedules. Senator Store said the metals schedule nears completion with expert help from New York customs appraisers. changes are minor. Senator Joinson reported the chief dyes schedule is mostly done with about thirty edits. no sugar or wool reports were issued. The panel also weighs Treasury and Denison administrative changes to curb undervaluations and proclaimed values.

Washington DO. G Otay Senate Finance Rho Democratic Caucus Store Customs Appraisers’ Office New York House Democrats Joinson Thel Chemitn Denison Secretary of the Treasury Curtis Seceretary of the Treasury

Americans Accept Lipton Challenge for America's Cup

London May 20 The New York Yacht Club cabled to the Royal Yacht Squadron that Inter Club accepts Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for the America's Cup. Races slated for September 1914 under New York Yacht Club rules with six measurement, time, and rating adjustments.

London New York

Kidnapped aircraft to aid state troops at Guaymas

Nogales Arizona May 20 The state troops assault Guaymas today but the arrival of a war aeroplane stolen from federal authorities near Tucson is expected at the San Jandro ranch. Aviator Didier Masson and the flying machine arrive to pilot the attack over Guaymis day while troopers at Maytorana move on Batumotel where federal forces hold the station northeast of the line.

Nogales Ariz Guaymay Ansits Tucson Didier Masson San Jandro Ranch Guaymis Maytorana Batumotel Tha Mmf

Mountaineers Held for Threats to President Wilson

Seeley Davenport and Jacob Dunne were brought into Newark federal court for trial on charges of sending threatening letters through the mail to President Wilson. The case hinges on handwriting expert testimony, with Chief Witness Tumulty, the president's secretary, called by the government.

Newark N. J Seeley Davenport Jacob Dunne Federal District Court Aeoc Wilson Walach

Organized labor attacked by Kirby in congress report

John Kirby Jr. of Dayton Ohio, speaking for the National Association of Manufacturers, accuses organized labor of retaining a "stain" of violence. He condemns labor leaders and Congress for tolerating union influence, cites Sherman anti trust prosecutions against businessmen, and criticizes anti injunction and Clayton provisions. He laments the labor trust and questions equal rights rhetoric.

Detreit Afrih Tawleséiers Joha Kirby, Jr Dayton Ohio National Association of Manufacturers Los Angeles American Federation of Labor Congress Senate Nata Af

Boardman Seated by Committee Report in Legislation Drift

In Springheld a committee adopted a sub-committee report seating Boardman a progressive. Hennabry Democrat won favorable action on the woman suffrage bill which had troubled the senate. The move affects wet and dry policy in the house while McCormick contest looms. The suffrage measure would extend voice to all women on elective offices, with few exceptions, despite earlier committee endorsements being overridden for lack of quorum.

Springheld House Elections Committee Boardman Hennabry Senate Medill McCormick Figer Hennebry

Unclear Vintage Weather Summary Near River Gauge

Fragmentary weather brief notes showers tonight and cooler conditions in the west. Mentions "Muncating" temperature around 60 degrees, river stage at Murcatine about 8 feet with 2 lines of seven inches. Sunrise and sunset times appear as 4225 and Ta, unreadable.

Towa Muncating Welock Stege Murcatine

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