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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
1
Indiana populist movement tightens grip on the 1896 platform with delegates chosen at large and instructed to back the favored son of the state. The convention endorses Fairbanks tariff revision, and plans to elect state candidates while maintaining party unity amid factional tensions.
In a collision between a Burlington passenger and freight trains near Spanish Lake Missouri two men were seriously injured and two lightly hurt. A stock man A J McKittrick pinned under the wrecked engine leg nearly crushed saved by Rev R Allen who cut off the crushed limb with a knife. Nurse Emma Renner applied a tourniquet and gave morphine and strychnine before McKittrick was taken to hospital.
St Louis April 2 Bryan supporters push for adjournment of the populist national convention claiming improper delegate selection and illegality of the call. Delegations from Nebraska Minnesota Michigan threaten to halt the process while James Ferris as national chair praises unity and public ownership. Coxey named temporary chairman as committee debates proceed.
At the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis the platform endorses Vice President Fairbanks, Roosevelt’s administration, and a wide reform agenda. Delegates are chosen for the national convention with Beveridge Hemenway Hanly Beaverdige and Goodrich as leaders, and James Watson Miller Taylor and Hugh Miller named for governor.
Gov. W. R. Hoggart told the house committee on territories that Alaska is not ready to become a territory. He cited a white population under 30,000 spread over a vast area and urged maintaining court rule until transportation links naturalize communities. Delegate Cole, author of the bill, defended it.
Alexander Dickson a carpenter on the United States collier Alberanda was acquitted of murdering Chief Officer Weicher aboard the vessel in San Juan Puerto Rico. The judge ruled self defense after witnesses testified Weicher brutalized the prisoner before Dickson struck with an axe beheading him.
Boston reports on April 2 as Governor Guild's physicians say his condition is generally improved. The medical update comes as the public follows his health status closely and awaits further progress.
Washington holds it possible that a woman's influence helped form the muddle as the senate in session today confirmed David Jayne Hill’s nomination as ambassador to Germany and ratified the Hague arbitration treaty with the United States Mexico and Italy.
A wireless dispatch says the fleet completed target practice at Magdalena Bay and sailed north, with the Vermont finishing its guns. Rear Admiral Evans, arriving from Magdalena Bay, is in high spirits and will join coast festivities. He received a congratulatory letter from President Roosevelt, who also notes the admiral’s illness. Evans arrived at Paso Robles Hot Springs this morning without incident.
Washington dispatch notes Mrs Charlemagne Tower, wife of the American ambassador to Germany, wields influence in Berlin society and with the Kaiser. She reportedly shaped reception of David Jayne Hill’s appointment and advised on the resignation issue, signaling a wish to keep Ambassador Tower in Berlin.
Ex judge William F M Rogers a former brigade signal officer in New London killed his wife and poisoned himself today in a despondent act. The tragedy occurred in New London Connecticut on April 2 as investigators connected despondency to the double crime.
Secretary Taft arrived in Columbus for the Board of Trade dinner and met with Ohio politicians including his manager Vorys. He declined to discuss politics and stated that the nation's economic mood seems temporary, varying by region and likely not lasting long.
Within an hour after Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt sailed for Europe Ellen French Vanderbilt filed in supreme court seeking a legal separation or divorce. Local attorney David McClure was named referee to hear testimony and report to the court as Vanderbilt's lawyers deny conceding any settlement.
A five story tenement at 44 Hester Street in New York burned early today killing Berel Weinstein his wife and infant son. Fifteen injured many seriously and danger to a hundred others followed as police hurried residents from sixteen sleeping families. A Prairie fire in Paxton Nebraska also burned out two days, killing James Kane and destroying homes livestock and prairie acreage.
Washington reports say Congressman Hepburn, age 78, was taken suddenly ill last night with alarming grippe related heart trouble. Secretary James Bryan insisted the illness is not as serious, while colleagues worry as he was active on the House floor yesterday. Doctor Charles W. Brown expressed concern during the episode.
The SoutheASTern Interstate Coal Operators association agreed to meet with United Mine Workers of America delegates on Monday to decide a wage scale. President Lewis invited operators from western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois to a meeting in Indianapolis to discuss an interstate wage convention and possible mining resumption. Most replies were favorable though final consensus awaited more responses.
The Duke of Portland's renowned steeplechase champion St Simon died this morning in London. Purchased for 5000 dollars, the horse maintained an unbeaten racing record throughout his career.
Governor Johnson formally established his presidential bid with the opening of headquarters at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago on April 2. He assumes active candidacy as the Democratic nominee contender.
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Des Moines today to be the principal speaker at the Jefferson day banquet. He delivered several short addresses at schools and colleges during his visit.
Ed Smith sporting editor of a Chicago paper was chosen as referee for Friday night world championship wrestling bout between Gotch and Hackenschmidt in Chicago Illinois.
Chicago investigators ordered the exhumation of Charles Stroner after rumors linked his death to a mysterious white liquid. Authorities cite insurance motive and compare the case to a famed poisoning incident, while Coroner Reinhard concludes death appeared natural.
Vienna Missouri April 2 A J Curtis a wealthy farmer was shot at his home last night and his house ransacked About $300 is believed stolen Curtis was lured to the door and killed with buckshot There are no clues to the assailant or motive
Neall, manager for Tommy Burns, sails to New York on the Lusitania to negotiate a bout with Johnson. He will cover Johnson's $2,500 deposit and an additional $2,500. Burns seeks $30,000 as his share and prefers a forty five or longer finish, aiming to California or Nevada.
Illinois sees fair skies tonight and Friday with warmer conditions on Friday. Iowa also reports fair weather tonight and likely Friday as temperatures rise. Sunrise occurs at 5 23 and sunset at 6 17 with the moon at first quarter.
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