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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

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Roosevelt Libel Trial Depicts Alcohol Accusations

In Marquette Michigan May 9 1922 testimony in Theodora Roosevelt libel case against George A Newett described alleged drinking by Theodore Roosevelt. Witness O Laughlin said Roosevelt never drank to excess and defended his long career including travel to Japan Rome and Egypt.

Marquette Mich Theodora Roosevelt George A. Newett Tron Gre Ixhpemlrg Court House O'Laughtin Firse Joan Callan Olaughlin Washington Che Qrat Judea Plannigon O'Laughlin Colonal Roosevelt Nile Maris O'Laugh UN Inter Japan Progressive Party Tam O’laughlin Thonsevelt Secratary Heatind Gong Tredsevelt Atlantic Pacific Tn O'Langalla Rome Lelshman Thily Colden Otaughila

Arrest demand for defense witness prompts follow up

Marqueste Sid May 38 rank Harper secretary to Colonel Rongevelt received a telegram urging the arrest of James Martin Miller if he appears in Murauette on a New York grand larceny charge. Miller, under indictment in New York, testified in the Roosevelt suit. assistant district attorney Reynolds confirmed sending the dispatch to Harper.

Miller New York N. Y James B. Teynolds James Martin Miller Aix Les Chapelle Marquette Miler Mr. Reynolds

Roosevelt libel case parse yields disputed testimony

Lawyers clashed over admissibility of general reputation testimony about Colonel Roosevelt on liquor use. The judge asked Belden if malice would be proven by publications and Pound noted Roosevelt sought only nominal damages while seeking to expose false accusations of intoxication spreading nationwide.

Talonel Roosevelt Weldon Roosevelt Colorel Roosevalt Belden Roogavelt Tron Oro U. S Ixsug Roosxett Roosevett Mr. Belden

McReynolds to Demand Divorce of Central Pacific

Attorney General McReynolds will press to force the Central Pacific to be divested from the Southern Pacific as part of the Union Pacific merger dissolution. He plans a Sherman act suit if the plan excludes Central Pacific, aligning with Wickersham’s stance against retention. A sale of Southern Pacific stock is tied to this dispute as justice negotiates the merger’s breakup.

Washington, D. C McReynolds Southern Pacife Central Pacific Union Pacific Stogka and Volk General Wickersham

Pathfinder car tour to be staged with Blidden crew

A Glidden tour party gathers in Des Moines to map the route for upcoming auto endurance event. Members include H. L. Smith of Davenport, J. B. Robinson of Carterton Iowa, and A. R. Iginiman of Des Moines. The group notes rough Des Moines to Keokuk roads, good paths toward Muscatine, and plans for official garages, lodging, and headquarters in each city. The tour proceeds to Davenport then Java City, aiming for Cedar Rapids tonight with about forty cars and scouts ahead for accommodations.

H. Lesiis Smith Davenport Iowa State Automobile Association J. B. Robinson Iowa Territory Carteron’ Iowa Company A. R. Iginiman Register and Leader Des Moines Des. Moines Keokuk Dam City Muscatine Tie Banker Auto Company Java City Big City

Bulgars and Serbs on Brink of Clash

May 28 dispatches report bulgarian and serbian military circles in Sofia expect imminent hostilities. tense encounters between greek and bulgarian forces north of Saloniki mark a sharp buildup as shots are exchanged. Vienna notes europe powers may decide on Saloniki's future.

Sofa Bulgaria Servig Saloniki Vienna Balentin

Von Klein to face woman charges in Portland trial

Chicago dispatch reports Minneapolís diamond broker Von Klein must return to Portland Oregon to stand trial on charges brought by Ethel Newcomb formerly of Fort Wayne Indiana. Judge Kersten refused release, extradition upheld, case centers on alleged desertion and theft of jewelry valued at 3325 attached to a 19 marriage.

Chicago Zaminicc von Lela Portland Ore Plm Migs Ethel Newcomb Fort Wayne Ind Kersten von Klein J. Day Shorlf Yammer Oregon Iss Newcomb Cuses

Bankers of Iowa Elect Officers at Ames Convention

In Des Moines on May 2, H G Moore was chosen treasurer of the Iowa Bankers Association, defeating John Carmody. Other officers include D L Heinsheimer as president, Frank M Epper son as vice president, Percy W Hall as secretary with Fr G Moore as treasurer. Quinton named 1914 convention city. About 500 Iowa bankers attended, with a state college inspection and J C Woodrue slated for an address.

Det Moines H. G. Moora Coshioe Wellman Savings Bank Iowa Bankers’ Association John Carmody Perry Lst Glecrad D. DL. Heinsheimer Mills County Bank Glenwood Town Frank M. Epperson Manning & Ipperson Bank Eddyine Towa

Memphis Postmaster Dutra Indicted For Campaign Funds

Memphis Tennessee May 28 Lea W W Dutra postmaster at Memphis for twelve years was indicted by the federal grand jury on the charge of soliciting campaign funds in 1910. Similar charges against Newell Sanders of Chattanooga former U S senator and Henry O Trio leader of the Republicans in West Tennessee were ignored.

Memphis Tenn Lea WW. Dutra Newell Sanders Chattanooga U. S Henry O. Trio Republicang West Tennessee

Promoter Charged With Manslaughter In McCarty Death

Calgary reports crown investigators push mass of evidence in the McCarty boxing death case. Promoter Burns and challenger Pelkey named for trial on manslaughter charges. Referee Eddie Smith and witness William McCarney ordered to appear as key witnesses.

Calgary Alberta Luther McCarty Burns Arena Arthur Pelkey Tommy Burns Burns McCarty Pelkey Polkey Wm. McCarney Eddie Smith Wits Pessey Oisen McCarney Smith Bega Tate

James Arthur Baker Escapes From Guard in Riverside

Riverside California May 28 Sheriff Wilison arrived home minus 70 dollars of the prisoner James Arthur Baker who was being brought back from Kansas City to face charges of obtaining 1400 from a Riverside backer using checks. Baker stole the 70 from the sheriff and escaped near Flagstaff Arizona from an upper berth in a passenger car. Baker, according to a statement, had long posed as a woman school teacher in the northwest and recently married a young attorney from Los Angeles.

Riverside Cal Wilison James Arthur Baker Kansas City Baker Flagstaff Arla Haker Jim Tle Wtlormey Hos Angeles

Senator Stilwell 5 Sentenced With Stay Granted At Sing Sing

Former New York State Senator Stephen I Stilwell convicted of bribery receives a sentence of less than four but not more than eight years in Sing Sing. Judge Seabury grants a stay of execution to allow a request for a certificate of reasonable doubt while Stilwell remains stoic. Stilwell, 48, long in politics, is led back to the Tombs as supporters show sympathy.

New York Stephen I. Stilwell Les Sing Sing Suprema Court Seabury Stilwell Antenca Thal Justice Seabury Bulwell Von Sulzer Whittan Te Grand Jury Hig Aonyicion Senate

Senate in recess as tariff revisions loom and Alaska bills eyed

The Senate is not in session. naval affairs deferred armor plate action as Admiral Pwine Jung testified on a proposed factory. Committees revisit tariff bill schedules while Pittman urges a Saturday meeting to advance Alaska development bills. Senator Lewis elected Democratic floor manager. House in recess planning committee appointments amid West Virginia mine strike coverage.

Senate Uc St Jy Naval Affairs Committee Pwine Jung Winance Pittman Servicor Alaska Lewis Kern West Virginia

President silent on six year term proposal in 1916 discussion

Representative Britton of Illinois pressed President Wilson for his views on a six year single term for president and vice president, direct elections, and abolition of nominating conventions. Hutton reported Wilson favored ending national conventions for nominating but supported presidential primaries and direct elections. The president refrained from commenting on the six year term.

Washington D. C Britton Ilinois Tenny Wilson Hutton White House Commcg

Lord Avebury Dies English Banker Scientist and Author

Lord Avebury dies at 79 after a brief illness in London. Formerly Sir John Lubbock he was a noted banker, scientist, and author of nature studies. He led domestic and international finance groups and held many scholarly positions in antiquaries, education, and science.

London Lord Avebury Lard Avebury Sir John Lubbock Lord Reelor St. Andrews University Society of Antiquaries Central Association of Bankers Education Natural Science

Going Away for the Summer

The Journal offers guidance for summer travel and attire with advertisers promoting mountain and seashore attractions. It notes families planning August vacations and benefiting from the paper’s advertising and fashion articles to dress properly and prepare.

Field Girenun Ophey Sue Pases

Murder and suicide shock Iowa town in May

In Davengart May 25 a man named Edward Waroksu, 40, shot his wife after accusing her of infidelity and then killed himself. The wife survived, hospitalized at St Luke's. Earlier, Howard Jones, 25, was killed near Corneli Bluffs on the Northwestern rail line, throat cut by an unknown assailant. In Clear Lake a Mrs John G Phillips, 60, drowned herself in a rain barrel. body found next morning.

Davengart Iowa Edward Waroksu Warnken Weing St Lrke's Hospital Corneil Bhuitts Cownell Biuffs Laws Howard Jones Clear Lake John G. Phillins

Conclude Today in Wood Case at Superior Court

May 28 in Basing, Ways two defendants in the dysdmite conspiracy case face continued testimony as the district attorney presses to finish presenting evidence. Daniel Mahoney and a Wood chauffeur testified on actions at Wood's Andover home on January 19, 1913, amid a dispute over the purpose of a conference and a letter to the strikers.

Sessin Crosby Wood Daniel Mahoney Aleaux James R. Bailey, Jr Aing Las Woolen Company Feaux Boston Automoile Mahoney

Daw Maker to Study Law in Juvenile College Era

Walter Jensen of Port Youtas county, chairman of the House committee on educational institutions, is in Sendent Iowa City to take his examination in the college of law. He intends to enroll as a senior next fall and win his degree as a Doctor of Laws in June.

Iowa City Iowa

Henry Cadle Dead Former Muscatine Man Dies in Missouri

Former Muscatine resident Henry Cadle died at his Bethany Missouri home after months of illness due to Brights disease. Born Christmas Day 1891, Cadle built a life across Kalining, St. Joseph and West Bethany, becoming a notable state figure in patriotic societies. Funeral rites set for Bethany and Muscatine with services at the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and interment in Muscatine. brothers Edward William Charles and sister Mrs W Mahin mourn his passing.

Bethany Missouri Henry Cadle Muscatine C. B. Cadle St Bethany Bright Seral Igf Arthiscis William Cad Chicago Cadle Ronsentine All East Frony Street Durin Wetaany Chidhé Wiscouti Society of the Sons of the Revolution Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows East Front Street Gadle Ead Edward California William L Chicaxa Charles Z Mrs. FW. Mahin Amsterdam Holland

Robbery: Sugar Stolen From Freight Car Siding

A Monday evening theft in the south part of town saw a freight car break into at Mustaine Nori & Son siding west of the railway timehouse. Hundreds of pounds of sugar vanished, likely moved by a wagon. The car, en route from Milwaukee to Burlington, had its seal broken before discovery yesterday afternoon.

Mustaiine Nori & Son Milwaukee Burlington North & South

Unsettled Weather Tonight With Brisk Winds

Weathers Town reports unsettled conditions with generally fair weather tonight and Thursday. Moderate brisk winds persist. At Muscatine the 7 o'clock temperature is 0 BG degrees above zero. River stage at Muscatine today is 9 feet, use 4 inches.

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