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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
The Ashton Gazette front listing includes T Jenkins Hains murder trial in New York, naval dispatches from Colombo, immigration shifts, labor clashes with the Knights of Pythias, a Venezuelan seizure by Holland, and U.S. political chatter. It records Taft and Roosevelt comments, legal rulings, and notable deaths and openings.
Attorney General Bonaparte urges broad new powers for appeals in criminal cases, especially against wealthy defendants, citing the Standard Oil fine reversal. He argues for right of appeal to the Supreme Court as of right after circuit court reversals, and favors streamlined arrest procedures for corporations.
The House, by unanimous vote, adopts a resolution urging the President to provide any evidence supporting his remarks on Congress and secret service funding. Committee leaders say the probe will proceed after Christmas, with full, impartial consideration of any material the President submits. A division on the preamble failed after a motion withdrawal.
At the Northern German M B conference in Fairfax Minnesota four resolutions were passed unanimously condemning the view that all Germans oppose temperance. Canon Jeremiah C Moynihan aged about one hundred died in Chicago. William E Chandler former New Hampshire senator advocates soul migration after death and rebirth in stars. Minneapoliss Civic Federation vows war on saloons owned by brewers. World Protestant Catholics and Greek churches totals given. Congregational church of Charles City marks fiftieth anniversary with addresses from older and surviving members in distant cities.
The Jacob van Heemskerk seized the Venezuelan coastguard vessel 23 de Mayo near Cumana on the Gulf of Paria. The Venezuelan flag was lowered and the Dutch flag raised aboard the prize as a prize crew took control while the Venezuelan crew was sent ashore.
The Supreme Court of Missouri affirms life sentences for John Wooley and Relert Sassman. Wooley killed his eight year old stepdaughter Pearl Smith. Sassman murdered a traveling companion Carl Miller, then seized his wagon and horses. The murder was discovered years later after a woman accomplice revealed the crime.
President Roosevelt delivers a special message to the Senate denying Panama Canal sale charges as false and libelous. He criticizes Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World for publishing unfounded stories and calls for government action against the publisher. Pulitzer responds condemning the president as a reckless demagogue and vows the paper will not be silenced. American engagement reported between Bea rice Mills and Earl of Granard. Bernard Forbes, Earl of Granard, serves as lord in waiting. Five injured in a steel plant blast at Carnegie Steel in Youngstown. John Kelly dies from injuries.
A Washington correspondent reports the Japanese government will ban all emigration to the United States after a set date. Baron Komura will announce the policy as the Diet meets. Root secured the accord through negotiations with Baron Takahira, while travel remains allowed for merchants students and tourists under passport terms.
Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania has reportedly accepted the post of Secretary of State in the Taft administration. He would resign his Senate seat, having previously served as Attorney General under McKinley and as a Roosevelt-era senator. The resignation is said to be ready for Gov. Stuart's consideration.
A humorous capsule notes global benchmarks and oddities. It jokes that few are truly frozen while the emperor shifts in influence and Rockefeller overflows with oil. Panama’s canal needs support as nations eye China and Japan. Prominent bank wreckers face winter incarceration as independents merge into a trust. Indiana yields a 12 year old authoress amid cradle safety concerns.
New York reports expansion in holiday trade with most cities buying at or above 1907 levels, though the South lags and weather depresses retail. Wholesale activity eases while inventories rise. rail and lumber demand grows with firmer yellow pine prices. In Chicago, trade recovery continues but heavy industry demand lags, retail Christmas shopping remains boosted by early buying, and spring orders rise amid depleted stocks.
Regional price list shows Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo quotes for cattle hogs sheep and various grains. Values range with cattle mostly 4.0 to 7.6 dollars per cwt hogs 3.5 to 6.0, sheep 2.5 to 4.25, wheat 1.02 to 1.08 per bushel, corn 56c to 66c, oats 48c to 58c, rye around 75c to 80c, and dairy and potatoes priced per unit.
Bank Superintendent Schaefer of Minnesota asks for two additional examiners at a cost of $8,600 a year. The Southern States Association of Commissioners of Agriculture has joined with manufacturers and feed dealers to push for uniform laws governing stock foods.
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