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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1912

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YEAR'S CHASE ENDED FOR ADAMS IN ST LOUIS CAPTURE

A yearlong chase ended with the arrest in St Louis of J C Adams alias Walter Stacey linked to the New Westminster bank robbery. Chicago Lieut Burns identified Adams as one of his assailants, while detectives pursued his woman companion jeanette Little alias Mrs Stacey across Illinois. Authorities say the couple’s capture narrows the gang’s leadership and clarifies the motive behind disguises and forged identities. The investigation traces the crime to a Canadian bank robbery with multiple suspects, including Addison and Dean, now at large or jailed.

St. Louis Chase New Westminster B. Cus J. C. Adams Jeanette Tittle Edwardsville Adams Walter Stacey Burns Chicago Stacey Liberty Gillespie Jeanette Little Schnettler Elkhart Ind Lowearl Bertillon Goo, West Trobbery Seattle Washington Yee I. Co al Addison John McNamara Charles Dean Addison

Diphtheria Epidemic Hits Irving School in Des Moines

Des Moines health authorities wage strict quarantine as nearly twenty diphtheria cases surface at Irving school. Four new cases reported, city physicians warn the outbreak is of a severe type.

Des Moines Irving School

Balkan agitation centers at Sofia, says Turkish minister

Constantinople dispatch notes the Turkish foreign minister placing the center of Balkan agitation in Sofia. He expresses confidence in Bulgaria's peaceful cabinet, pledges Turkey to protect its integrity, and promises reforms with foreign advisers to reorganize central and provincial administration across the empire.

Constantinople Turkey Sofia Bulgaria Balkan

Dominican minister resigns amid Dominican Republic turmoil

Washington Sept. 27. Senor Don Francisco J. Peynado, minister from the Dominican Republic, has resigned to take effect as soon as he is relieved. He denies that current trouble in the republic influenced his resignation, which was sent to the government at San Domingo a month ago.

Nemses Republic Washington, D Francisco J. Peynado Dominican Republ-Ic San Domingo

Wickersham Opines on New Publicity Law for Newspapers

Attorney General Wickersham issues a written opinion upholding the Postmaster General’s interpretation of the new federal publicity law. It covers sworn semiannual statements on circulation and ownership for newspapers and other publications. The ruling states subscriptions in bulk or individual are both included and outlines enforcement by the mails. The government plans to mail forms to editors and publishers for compliance by October 1.

Washington, D. C Wickersham Hitchcock Taft Post Office Hitchcoat Post Office Department Congress

McManigal Reaches Indianapolis for Burns Case Testimony

Indianapolis dates McManigal in custody of Malcom McLaren and two guards arrived from Los Angeles to testify as government chief witness in the dynamiting conspiracy trials in federal court. He was placed in the federal building with two rooms prepared for his occupancy and guards at the door as officials vowed maximum protection for his testimony.

Indianapolis Ind Ortle E. McManigal Malcom McLaren Wm. J. Burns Los Angeles McManual Federal Department of Justice McManigals

Wilson plans western trip starting October 2

Governor Wilson will depart New York on October 2 for a western tour reaching Denver and stopping in Lincoln Indianapolis Topeka Kansas City Canton Cleveland and St Louis. He returns to New York October 12 after speeches in Kan sas City Springfield and Denver.

New York Wilson Denver Wm. J. Bryan Lincoln Indianapolis Topeka Kansas City Canton Ohio Cleveland Chicago Omaha Norton Springfield Mfo St. Louis Boston Mass Theodore Roosevelt United States Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Woodrow Wilson Colonel Roosevelt Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Roosevelt Tremont Temple Bridgeport

Hearings program announced for next week's sessions

Washington DC Sept 27 Chairman Clapp outlined the coming hearings after a meeting with Senator Pomerene. On Sunday Sept 30 figures include Ormsby McHarg and Cornelius Bills Jr. Also Charles A Peabody and C. C. T. who may reveal Harriman funds. Tuesday features Flynn and Hooker. Wednesday Dixon, Thursday J Pierpont Morgan, Friday Roosevelt.

Washington D. C Clapp Pomerene Ohio Committee On Ormsby Roosevelt Cornelius N. Bills, Jr Republican National Committee Charles A. Peabody HH. Harriman C. C. Tegthof H. Harriman Harriman Fund Wm. Flynn Pittsburgh Etonh. Hooker Progressive National Joseph M. Dixon Montana Col. Roosevelt J. Pierpont Morgan

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Hefty Monday

The funeral for the late Mrs Elizabeth Hefty will be held Monday afternoon at 1 from the residence and at 2 from Lutheran Zion's church. Rev J Haefner of the church will officiate. Interment follows at Greenwood Cemetery.

Elizabeth Hefty Lutheran Zion’s Church J. Haefner Greenwood Cemetery

Rich and poor among victims of promoters in Ohio

Cleveland investigation uncovers victims across wealth, including Frank A. Arter of Standard Oil interest, Terry Ball Jr., Vaughn Glaser, and Terry Turner. James McNicholas seeks warrants for misusing mail in mining promotions tied to Oregon and Idaho ventures. Johann Goch once sought a $1,000 appeal two months before death. McNicholas aided Hoch.

Cleveland Clement West James R. FF. McNicholas Oregon Idaho Ohio Chicago Hoch

Advocates of Good Roads Meet at Illinois Convention

The Illinois Highway Improvement association opens its first state convention in Peoria with five hundred delegates planned. A press section pledges papers to publicize the association’s work and legislative recommendations. Warden Thomas Tyman of Colorado will discuss road improvements using convict labor, with Colorado road films featured. Speakers include Jesse Tay Joe and E. I. Baldwin.

Peoria Illinois Highway Improvement Association Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association Ilinois Automobile Association Manufacturers’ Association Automobile Club Good Roads Tig Thomas T. Tyman Colorado State Penitentiary Tyman Colorado Jesse Tay- Joe Jamestown E. I. Baldwin

Policy of Unionist Party to Be Stated Tonight

Belfast Sept 27 The Unionist policy on home rule will be announced at a large Ulster Orangemen meeting on the eve of Ulster Day. Tomorrow Ulster men sign a covenant to oppose the government's self-government bill for Ireland. Lord Lansdowne has written a letter outlining party policy to be read tonight. Ulster Hall, seating 3,000, is expected to overflow with gatherings in nearby streets.

Belfast Unionist Party Orangemen Ulster Men of Ireland Lord Landsdowne Ulster Hall

Governor Invites Men to Conference in Charleston

Governor Glasscock called Montgomery and northern mining towns to a Charleston conference this afternoon. Military officers had recently toured the region to verify reports of stored arms and ammunition. The government aims to mobilize community leaders to remove the arms from the state.

Charleston W. Va Glasscock Montgomery Kanawha River Adjt Elliott

Governors Support Roosevelt and Tickets in Wisconsin

Madison and New Orleans dispatches indicate Gov McGovern will vote for Roosevelt on November 5 and back Republican state and local tickets. Roosevelt arrives in New Orleans for a brief rest during a campaign swing with plans to Montgomery. Johnson continues New England tour with stops in Boston Jamestown and Buffalo, then New York City meetings possibly altered. A certified copy of the progressive party nominees for presidential electors was filed in Missouri.

Saratoga Jon E. Hedges New York City New York James W. Wadsworth, Jr Othe Erg Jas. Gould Schurrean Cornell University Assembly James Ww. Wadsworth Jr Job E. Hedges Ss. Bennett Wm. H. Daniels Buffalo P. W. Cullinan Oswego Harvey S. Hinman Binghampton Ignbart Woodbury United States Madison Wis McGovern Roosevelt Johnson New Orleans Winter Garden Montgomery Ala Tennessee Manchester N. H New England Yiliam Johnson Boston Maine Jamestown Carnegie Wall Camp Roosevelt Moose Jefferson City Progressive Partty

West Hill Resident Eliza Hefty Dies at Home

Mrs Eliza peth Hefty aged long time West Hill resident died just before 1 today at 933 Lucas Street after a long illness of dropsy. Born Elizabeth Born in Trier Germany February 29 1828 she came to America 1855 and married Martin Nicholas in Louisville Kentucky later moved to Muscatine in 1859 with eight children four surviving Henry Herman Charles and John. She married Jacob Hefty in 1888. he died 1895. She was a longtime member of Zion German Lutheran Church and active in church work.

Lucas Street Elizapeth Hefty West Hill America Martin Nicholas Louisville Jeffersonville Ind Muscatine Henry Herman Charles John Nicholas Jacob Hefty

Lawrence Workers in Protest Strike

Lawrence Mass September 27 thousands of textile operatives walk out in a protest against the imprisonment of Joseph Ettor and Arturo Giovannitti. Four Mills of the American Woolen Company shut down as 12,000 idle workers spread the strike. Police on duty but order maintained. Haywood and IWW leaders advocate broader action.

American Woolsen Company Lawrence Mass Joseph J. Ettor Arturo Giovannitti Anna Lopizzo American Woolen Company Wm. Yates Industrial Workers of the World Chicago Wm. D. Haywood Joseph Ettor Arturo Giovanitti Industrial Workers of World Etter Giovannitti Salem Ettor Commonwealth Yyro Ayer Pacific Cotton Mills Prospect Mills Lottery Wood Washington Will

Guard officer a suicide near Niagara Falls

Workmen on the Canadian side report a man vaulting an iron rail and plunging 200 feet to rocks and spray below near Niagara Falls. The man, Frank J. Parker of Buffalo, a captain in the 74th Regiment, N Y state guard, had been in poor health and has been missing since Wednesday. Police found Parker’s calling cards. A search also seeks Mrs. George Fitch of Windsor Conn believed to have leaped into the whirlpool rapids on the Canadian side Wednesday.

Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara River Frank J. Parker Buffalo George Fitch Windsor, Conn

Weather forecast for JOWA fair with frost tonight

The forecast calls for frost tonight with fair skies and a Saturday that remains fair and stationary in temperature. Sunrise is at 3 43 a.m. and sunset at 5 39 p.m. Moonset is 6 09 p.m.

Jowa

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