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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
A sprawling report chronicles campaign moves and remarks from politicians across Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa, and beyond. Taft tours Ohio and Nebraska, Foraker eyes Taft, and Wass share clashing stances as Blaine era debates echo.
Testimony at the Austin inquest claims the doctor urged the Rice woman to kill him and offered a man, Charles Davis, if she failed. Davis denies any agreement. Also noted: Grand Army to meet in Salt Lake and Des Moines moves to close the red light district with help for vulnerable women. Sammel Gompers to challenge Cannons. Fire destroys Nicholas Longworths Cincinnati stable valued at 30,000. Minnesota forest fires leave 15,000 homeless and governor appeals for aid. Republican committee releases a 536 page campaign text. President to propose 100000 army boost and end summer vacation Sept 22. West Virginia GOP candidates to withdraw if Judge Goff accepts nomination.
The American Federation of Labor executive council, in a protracted session, unanimously backed the labor representation committee’s call for workers nationwide to stand by friends and oppose enemies in presidential and congressional contests.
Maine voters favored Republicans by a large plurality though the margin narrowed from 1904 and 1908. Four congressmen were elected, with Allen Burleigh Swasey and Guernsey re-elected. Gardner led the Democratic ticket for governor amid strong rural gains and a heavy statewide turnout near record levels.
The Union Espanola editorial accuses the U S army of moving large quantities of meat and goods into Cuba to dodge duties and sell them. Governor Magoon orders an investigation and will press charges if the Union Espanola cannot support the claims.
Union Pacific has filed a brief with the state railway commission in the case of United Stockyards company's application for permission to raise its switching charges.
Cincinnati residents send best wishes as Judge William H Taft marks his sixty second birthday on a Wednesday receiving congratulations by letter and postal card from friends and colleagues alike.
In Des Moines the forty five standpat Republicans blocked Governor Cummins from the U S Senate as the Legislature split voting. The House gave Cummins 44 to Porter 31 with scattered votes for others while the Senate backed 21 for Cummins to 14 for Porter. Standpatters argued against any election before a primary, and Cummins regretted the party division.
Storm Lake Vidette editor and Cedar Rapids Gazette telegraph editor toe Marcombe married secretly on May 24. The wedding, kept quiet until now, surprised many in Iowa journalism. Sohm had advertised for a husband who could swear in the printing business during a county printing dispute, drawing numerous responses before selecting Marcombe.
In Council Bluffs, Rd. Sherlock pled guilty to contempt of court for violating an injunction restraining liquor. Judge N W Macy of the district court fined Sherlock $260 plus $25 attorney fees and costs. The charge stemmed from Far Smith's accusation.
Logan The Neola grain elevator at Persia collapsed trapping 10,000 bushels of grain in storage. Workmen sent to strengthen the structure narrowly escaped as they had completed repairs and left minutes before the crash.
H. H. Morgan, once of this city, says he is the oldest railway mail service worker in Towa. Now with the Estherville Albert Lea Railway Post Office, he began in 1873, his first run from Chicago to Burlington.
The grand jury charges Mrs Carrie A Wilcox with murder in the first degree. She cannot afford counsel, so Judge J M Jinkin is appointed to defend her. The June attack used a butcher knife to kill her 6 year old son and severely injure her 8 year old daughter, with the family discovering the crime.
Former Iowan and South Dakota newspaper man Major Robert Emmet Dowdell, a well known Artesian resident, will begin a whirlwind campaign for congress the 10th of this month.
John Moore of the Wearborn Y M C A arrives in Boone on October 1 to assume the role of secretary of the Railroad M A in place of W L Boyes who has resigned.
Denison resident Mrs. H J Cummings killed near Arion by Illinois Central No 2. Des Moines veteran minister Rev Francis Wesley Evans dies. Ida Grove roller mills sold to William Hoffmeir of Gaiva. Harveys Frank’s team struck by a fast train. horses killed, Frank uninjured. Ottumwa child dies after swallowing strychnine. Iowa King’s Daughters meet in Burlington October 8 9 10. Iowa Friends report 9614 members up from 9337. State railway commission orders signal devices at Webster City street crossings. Gilman boy falls from second story window, slight injuries. Nannie Canfield seeks divorce and 10500 alimony from Lee Canfield. Marshalltown builds a building and loan association. Legislature pays tribute to Senator William B Allison. State teachers convention prep sparks race for state presidency. E J H Beard leads. Webster City contractor Atkinson gets extra 4515 for post office building, part of 70000 appropriation. Willisea couples plan to curb burglars with armed night squads. Weather report: warm, sunny, below normal rainfall, crops progressing toward maturity. Iowa Falls: Henry Lund fatally injured by Illinois Central fast mail while observing train switching. Dr Barthel tests starvation treatment for stomach trouble.
A safety guide explains protection against misrepresentation and adulteration in paint materials. The National Lead Company promotes a pure and safe Waste Lead under the Dutch Boy Painter trademark and offers a free testing outfit and paint book by writing to their Woodbridge Building address in New York City.
Thousands of pilgrims from Hooghly districts and villages gather at Jagannath temple where a bathing rite proceeds at a fixed hour after a bird settles on the top banner. The bird, believed to come from Puri, signals the start of the ceremony and vanishes after the bath.
During a political swing with Secretary Olney, President Cleveland arrived in a town amid a severe storm. As they rode from the station a brass band played despite the downpour. Cleveland quips the music is the most realistic he has heard and jokes about the band playing to the chief.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item describes a dramatic sea rescue where a rescuer saved a bathing woman by grabbing her hair as a wave churned. The effort left the woman with shattered hair, though she survived in shallow water. The rescuer briefly went dazed but saved her life.
A DakotA woman once blamed coffee for headaches indigestion and weakness in cold country She switched to Postum and reports improved complexion energy and health She and her husband now quit coffee and their children thrive on Postum and Grape-Nuts This ad cites Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the slogan There's a Reason.
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