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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
In a terse hearing five witnesses testified about Colonel Temperate, with Roosevelt described as only a moderate bystanders noting. Emlin In Roosevelt defends the gentleman’s cellar, while others call out inconsistencies in the assertion of honesty and prudence during the proceedings.
Long Beach officials and experts testify as coroner’s jury probes last Saturday pier collapse during Empire Day festivities. Testimony centers on witness statements about conditions and potential responsibility as rescue and investigative steps begin.
A New York court hearing on Colonel Roosevelt featured cross examination about alcohol, profanity and personal habits. Testimony from Philip Roosevelt explored Roosevelt’s home life and reputation while judges ruled on admissibility, restricting hearsay and allowing witnesses with extensive firsthand experience to testify.
Jank Gar diner, manager of the local Nebraska State League baseball club, is jailed in York Nebraska charged with assaulting Harry Hall aged 20 with a hagaballet last night Hall died or expected to die Gardiner claims Hall insulted Mrs Gardiner and the incident occurred on May 29 in Cruse York Neb
In South Scranton three women report slander by Mrs Joe Slidage. The alderman James Mari'a court adjourned as witnesses failed to appear. Mrs Joy Savage claims she was defamed in the presence of neighbors including Mrs Elen Boyle Mrs Hannah Boyd and Mrs Margaret Stanton amid gossip that distorted a domestic incident.
In Tokio on May 24 the Japanese government briefed elder statesmen including Prince Taro Katsuro on Ameten's reply to Japan's protest against California land legislation. The document frames the dispute as economic not political, notes California's claim of no violations, and expresses hope for a satisfactory resolution through open courts and friendly U S relations.
The text argues that consistent advertising by merchants supports their reputation and signals quality. It warns that a few unscrupulous firms may mislead, but lasting success comes from reputable manufacturers who advertise steadily in reputable papers.
New York May 29 two alternate dissolution plans were approved by Union Pacific board for its $148.65 million Southern Pacific stock. One plan sells stock to highest bidder like bonds, the other places stock with a nonvoting trustee for later distribution after owners prove no Union Pacific stock. Both go to court. if rejected, a receiver may be named. May 28 stock fell then rebounded while Southern Pacific slipped before recovery. Attorney General McReynolds did not comment on dissolution plans or potential Sherman Act action.
Washington May 29 Prevident Wilson announced nominations for numerous federal positions. Highlights include Consul at Manchester William H Roberson Virginia. Consul-general at Halifax Seth E Young South Dakota. Solicitor John B Densmore Montana. U S Attorney Fred Robertson Kansas. Collector of Customs James B Russell Boston. Naval officer of Customs W M Croll Pennsylvania. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cal Sells Texas. Surveyor-general Edward A Fitzhenty Washington. Postmasters Earl Waghen Galveston Charles Measfumwa Ta Fres ty Ot.
Detroit engineer Thomas McCahs swallowed ten grains of bichloride of mercury a week ago and survived after Dr Andrew T Sherman injected bicarbonate of soda into his veins. B Sanders Walker of Macon Georgia praised the treatment as life saving, noting the preparation could save many similar cases.
Tow ert J. Foster of the National Erectors' association was found not guilty of assaulting Frank M. Ryan, president of the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' union, in criminal court. He was fined 125 dollars for carrying a concealed weapon and drawing it. The dynamite investigation had accused Foster of trespassing and assault at Iron Workers headquarters, but judge Moore ruled no evidence supported those claims.
In Lansing on May 24 Masonry precedents were broken as Mrs Minnie B Keyes grand worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Michigan spoke to the grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. She urged funds to establish an orphanage for children of deceased members of the order.
London May 22 report that Balkan allies and Turkey are nearly ready to sign a peace treaty. Bulgaria and Turkey are expected to sign, with Greece and Serbia seeking a protocol on amnesty and later concessions. Sofia debates treaty terms as Belgrade notes hinder peaceful settlement. Baloniki violence claimed as Bulgarian troops reportedly destroy Medji and massacre Muslims on May 24.
Ralph Bolton on behalf of the Greater Dex Maines committee asked the district court to block enforcement of a Polk County board contract with Shistro and Wright for 40 percent commissions from $15 million in taxes claimed from the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Bolton argues the deal is unreasonable fraudulent and against public policy.
Thieves drilled a hole through a six gallon whisky barrel after it arrived in Tomah Wisconsin late yesterday. They access through the depot floor using an augur and drained the whisky before escaping without leaving a trace of their identity or method.
In Rock Island on May 29, reports show more than four hundred pupils had perfect attendance, neither absent nor tardy all year. This group represents about eleven percent of the student body.
Davenport, Henry Brahms and Herbert Brahms are named in a local tragedy. An 18 year old Davenport youth drowned after falling into the irrigation ditch at the Faus Gus farm. Herbert Brahms, five, died while playing near the same ditch on his father’s farm last night.
In New York, Burton W. Gingon, a lawyer charged with murdering his client Mrs. Rosa Saxbo, faced sixteen hours of jury deliberations in the second trial. The jury at Wewburgh, NS, C., May 25, has not yet reached an agreement.
Senate session at 2 p.m. heard Chitrom Smith of labor groups push for a panel to investigate the West Virginia coal mine strike. A special investigating committee noted the March 3 order aimed to quell crowds and lauded police work. House met at noon and adjourned at 12:15 p.m. until Monday to honor late Representative Forest Goodwin of Maine.
New York May 23 a Cuban protected cruiser arrived with officials to honor U S sailors lost when the Maine exploded in Havana harbor. A large Memorial day program includes parades, a monument dedication in Central Park led by Taft, and speeches by national and New York officials.
Chicago May 24 A striking case surrounds Homer TF Ward Morrison known as Man of Many Widows. Eleanor Ostrander, a would be fiancée, reveals Morrison befriended and charmed her after already having two wives. Police note Morrison courted several women, offering gifts and money, as more potential brides emerge. Ostrander says Morrison paid her substantial sums while other women, including a widow, were promised marriage next month. Ostrander is the sole survivor who did not claim significant payments from Morrison.
Chicago May 29 Patrick Murphy Civil War veteran known as the human Tdnwheel was released from custody by Judge Williams to march in Milwaukee's G A R parade tomorrow after appealing that he had marched with the G A R on Memorial Day for thirty years and wished to keep his record intact.
Washington efforts to drop the five percent differential on American owned ships meet protests from foreign nations as Senators Simmons and Underwood advocate maintaining or adjusting duties. Discussions cover equality of raw materials and manufactured goods including flour and pig iron, with calls to favor American marining and possible increases in certain cotton and wool schedules.
A Harvard University meal plan proposes serving snowballs as a summer dessert to cut living costs. Students in chemistry will prepare the treat in university labs and hand them to caterers, as a summer alternative to costly desserts. The senior class reportedly considers a June snowball event to replace a traditional end‑of‑year dinner.
In Chico California on May 29 orchards and alfalfa fields suffer severe damage from a grasshopper invasion. Prune and other fruit trees are stripped of foliage. Large swarms form in the southern end of Butte County, with heavy damage noted in eight and sixteen year past invasions.
Generally fair conditions expected in Muscatine with cooler temperatures tonight. East portion winds Friday bring brisk conditions. temperature around 62. River stage at Muscatine today is 9.8 feet, rising 8 inches. Sunrise 4 18, sunset 7 16, moonrise 7 05 p m.
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