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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
1
In Saratoga on Sept 15 President Roosevelt signaled support for Gov. Hughes amid a tense New York Republican convention. anti-Hughes leaders privately concede a first ballot renomination appears likely as Roosevelts stance shapes votes and party unity.
Tokyo on September 15 reports Premier Katsura’s policy of retrenchment requires extensive economizing in military and naval developments. The government will cut expenses across defense programs as part of the new fiscal stance.
In Sioux City Iowa on September 15 Jesse Desmeulen aged 22 and Willie Desmeulen aged 16 drowned in the Sioux river two miles southeast of the city as their father watched from shore in a row boat. The same dispatch notes a fire destroying parts of Keosanqua Iowa business district with Manning Bank and Strickland and Davidson buildings burned and losses estimated at $50,000.
Washington Sept 15 John Mitchell former United Mine Workers president testified in his own defense before Albert Harper in the injunction case against officials for boycotting Lucks Stove & Range. Gompers Morrison also testified, Mitchell remained calm though Davenport pressed him on funds and actions related to the unfair list and boycott. Mitchell denied intent to violate the court order and blamed others for detective scrutiny.
Eleven African Americans arrested at Ninety Six were jailed in Greenwood on insurrection charges after an intercepted letter exposed a plan to attack the town. Floods delayed rifles arrival. Sheriff McGullan calls the evidence conclusive amid years of race friction following a past Ninety Six riot.
The Idaho Supreme Court on September 15 unanimously overruled the demurrer filed by former Senator Dubois' attorneys in the contest to determine which Wallace convention ticket secures the Democratic nomination. The decision marks a clear win for the anti Dubois faction.
Royalist forces under Tzzatul Khan were routed by a detachment of the insurgent garrison at Tabriz. Ain-Ed-Dowleh loses Maku cavalry support after it was intercepted by mountain tribesmen and defeated, according to dispatches from Tabriz.
In the Straits near Port Angeles Washington on September 15 the sloop Rhododendron under Commander Hall drove ashore at the mouth of Elna haba river five miles west of Port Angeles and was totally wrecked. A sailor named Mittge who tried to reach shore in a small boat was drowned when his craft capsized in heavy surf.
Charles I. Van Zant, longtime Albany NY State League player and former St. Louis National League and St. Paul star, shot himself at his Nashua home on Monday. The tragedy closes a career marked by prominence in regional baseball circles.
A Chicago woman died and about 29 others injured as the Chesterton theater dummy crashed into an Indianapolis excursion train near Chesterton Indiana. Dense smoke from forest fires and a failing flagman contributed to the disaster. Frances Hecox survived after witnessing her mother Esther Hecox die in the wreck. The collision occurred as the theater train was stalled and a suburban engine plowed through a crowded chair car.
Berlin dispatch reports French ambassador Jules Cambon and Spanish charge d affaires delivered identical notes to Germany’s acting secretary regarding recognizing Mulai Hafid as sultan of Morocco, replacing Abd-el-Aziz.
Police guarded Cleveland area schools in Collinwood as the fall term opened after last March's deadly fire. Despite threats by some parents no disorder occurred at any school buildings.
Milwaukee dispatch reports W. RPL Rog ard, traveling representative for the Shelton D. Rogers Company, brokers, was robbed at Tonagon Mick and savagely beaten with a blackjack. He died as telegrams received here confirm.
Portland Me Sept 15 Maine voters Monday balloted for state and county officers and members of the national congress. Polls opened at 7 am and closed at 6 pm. Republican Bert M Bernard of Poland headed the state ticket while Obediah Gardner of Rockland led the Democratic ticket. Taft noted as turning 51 in Cincinnati. Bryan criticized Roosevelt's endorsement and urged Taft to prove himself.
Boston reports a theft of certified checks totaling 10000 from the Chapman National bank of Portland. The loot, in a suit case, was taken from Henry C. Baxter of Brunswick, Maine, in front of a Boston hotel as police were informed on Monday.
James charged with the murder of Clergy A Ballard, a railway conductor, after a stabbing incident. A panel of 100 jurors sat as the trial opened in Sangamon County court on Monday in Springfield Illinois.
A large Catholic clergy procession in London marked the end of the papal legate Cardinal Vannutelli leading in scarlet robes. English peers and high clergy accompanied him as crowds alternated between cheers and boos amid tension over the ceremony.
Jeno1 Zboralski, 19, of 981 Sycamore St Buffalo, NY, was taken into custody at Detroit Polish seminary under suspicion of planning to use a loaded revolver found in his pocket to attack Rev. Father Withold Buhaczkowski, head of the seminary. He faces a charge of carrying concealed weapons and the case will be presented to a police justice.
Washington September 15 The Department of Agriculture released Special Agent Saylor’s year end report on the beet sugar industry in the United States showing continued potential for expansion. The findings note growing unity among manufacturers refiners and distributors in promoting home sugar production.
The father of Gov Hoke Smith of Georgia, a renowned southern educator, died at his Atlanta home after a brief illness. Local officials announced his death on September date, noting his long influence in education and public life.
Secretary Elihu Root told the Republican men and leaders in Saratoga that he cannot accept the gubernatorial nomination. He said he would be disloyal to President Roosevelt or seen as insincere toward the governor’s renomination. The convention opened with Root as temporary chairman and featured praise for Governor Hughes and Taft, plus a resolution honoring Taft’s fifty first birthday.
Des Moines after a full day of investigation the police believe Grant Oliphant died by his own hand. Irregularities in his dealings with the company and a $102 missing deposit at Iowa Trust and Savings are cited. Oliphant had $89 in his own name and had been absent from the office two days.
Maine voters favored the Republican party by about 8,000 as 488 of 619 towns reported. Governor candidates Bert M. Fernald of Poland, Republican, 72,177. Obadiah Gardner of Rockland, Democrat, 64,992. Republican lead estimated at around 8,000.
A fire at the Prairie Oil and Gas Company Gi en Pool field in Tulsa Oklahoma destroyed two 35,000 barrel tanks and their contents. Loss estimated at 23,000 dollars. The incident occurred on September 15 and caused 22,600 dollars in property damage.
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