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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
1
City of Chelsea Massachusetts faces a devastating fire that left about 10 000 people homeless. Agencies and volunteers mobilize to provide shelter, food, and clothing as relief efforts coordinate across local aid groups and officials.
A large urban fire destroyed many public buildings churches and residences. At least three people died and about fifty were reported injured. The blaze caused extensive damage across several blocks with multiple structures affected and officials investigating the cause.
A fierce blaze began in the morning at an oil plant and continued burning through the day. Fire crews battled the flames as the facility remained alight into the evening. No injuries are reported, and authorities coordinate with plant management for containment.
Boston reports that over ten thousand people are homeless and hundreds of buildings were destroyed in yesterday's Chelsea fire. Insurance adjustors estimate property loss at about five million dollars with three million insured. Relief work organized with ample clothing and temporary shelter, and sufficient food to keep everyone fed.
Acting Governor Draper announced that funds for Chelsea relief will be raised in Massachusetts. The statement confirms statewide support and funding effort to aid Chelsea amid the hardship.
A Boston fire rumor details a massive blaze in Chelsea, Massachusetts, burning 350 acres of the city’s business district and displacing about 10,000 residents. Casualties are uncertain, with several injured but condition improving. relief efforts and fundraising plans are launched as authorities seek further assistance and guard against looting.
Williston North Dakota April 13 The business portion of Schafer the county seat of McKenzie county was today destroyed by fire The court house was among the buildings burned Only one large store remains in the town
Pittsburg April 13 The general summary of Saturday’s Republican primary shows regular candidates won most nominations despite bitter factional fighting. Most western Pennsylvania congressmen were renominated though Acheson lost to Tener. Senate support for Penrose persists as Knox delegates back his presidential bid. Hughes endorsed by New York.
Late reports place three dead from the Chelsea fire, with two of the injured in critical condition. Acting Governor Draper approved a relief plan directing all funds to be sent to the treasurer general, the governor's appointed committee, or Lee Higginson and Co for distribution.
In Mt. Pleasant Iowa on April 13 the Iowa Wesleyan academy faced Grinnell in a debate on postal savings banks. Grinnell argued for the resolution while Iowa Wesleyan opposed it, with the Wesleyan team winning by unanimous vote.
In Washington Iowa on Saturday evening Paul Critz aged 14 fatally shot Clarence Snyder also about 14 during a playground game. Snyder struck in the groin by a 22 calibre bullet as Critz retrieved a rifle from his home. No action is expected due to lack of intent and both families are prominent and shocked.
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers said most contracts will be signed by May 1, with Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania miners returning to work by Thursday pending district settlements. He noted most operator agreements are near completion and peace across affected districts could begin in May.
Worcester Mass April 13 The New England Methodist Episcopal conference votes 107 to 42 to adopt a memorial urging the general conference to repeal the article forbidding dancing card playing and attending theatrical performances.
Vienna reports the assassination of Stadtholder Count Potocki in Lemberg by Ruthenian student Mieroslaw Sziszynski. The 32 year old claimed to act for oppressed Ruthenians amid Polish Ruthenian tensions in Galicia. Potocki, from a historic Polish noble family, was widely respected among moderate Ruthenians.
Shanghai report states disastrous floods in Hankow Po Peh province drown about 2000 people and wreck seven hundred junks after an unexpected freshet struck in the night. The catastrophe follows on the floods' sudden onset and widespread loss.
Chester PA April 13 conductors and motormen on the electric road between Chester and Philadelphia strike. Sixteen state policemen arrive from Reading and are attacked by strikers with bricks. One officer suffers a severe head wound as police disperse the crowd. Turmoil continues with fears of further disorders.
Iowa City woman Mrs. Sarah Jane Weiss declared insane and sent to Independence asylum seeks absolute discharge after a semi release. She is in custody of a kinsman at Columbus Junction and has begun habeas corpus proceedings with notice served by Senator Carpenter to the county attorney in Iowa City.
The Atlantic fleet, reported by wireless to be en route to San Diego, will anchor off Coronado beach at 1 p.m. next Tuesday in four lines of four vessels. The Connecticut will be greeted by Mayor Forward and Fleet Reception chairman Layton during its four day stay before continuing up the coast.
News reached Mrs. Bert Huggins in Fruitland of the death of her mother Julia Redy in Davenport yesterday. She was about 78, survived by two sons and three daughters, and was well known in this city for visits to her daughter. The exact cause of death was not disclosed in the telegram.
Preliminaries begin in the quo warranto recount for New York mayor, with 1948 ballot boxes to be opened. Hearst contests McClellan’s 1905 election as this lengthy legal battle moves forward before Justice Lambert in the New York supreme court. McClellan’s term ends in 1909.
A fire on the roof of Rock Island Illinois court house caused about 10000 in damage today. Timers on the roof are blamed for starting the blaze which spread quickly to the upper story. Water caused much of the loss. insurance covers 15000.
Burglars entered the T. K. Smith jewelry store and several houses in Oskaloosa Iowa last night. About five hundred dollars worth of jewelry was stolen. Local police investigate and seek suspects.
In Waterloo Iowa M Tommy Falkenstein and Myron Killerlain both age nine and Charles Jepperson age nineteen were caught stealing two watches from Dr Clark's apartments and two pairs of spectacles from an office in the Syndicate block. They confessed that moving picture shows of robberies inspired their acts and said thefts included a child's wagon and bicycles. They were taken before the juvenile court.
New York April 13. Democratic state convention here will likely vote to send an uninstructed delegation to the Denver national convention. Bryan followers plan to upset the program by a resolution indorsing Bryan. They may spark a lively floor fight though success is unlikely. The convention will adopt no platform, leaving that to the national body.
In Mason City Iowa 250 workers faced a walkout at Mason City Brick and Tile Co stemmed by the importation of forty Austrians. Only a portion joined the strike while the seasoned workers stayed on the job.
A circular to Illinois Central stockholders outlines a plan to issue only half of 28.5 million dollars in new stock if approved at the May 18 Chicago meeting, with the remainder kept in reserve. The company will seek author ity to purchase the Kensington and Eastern railroad and the Memphis and State line railroads.
A wage cut averaging ten percent went into effect today in cotton cloth yarn and thread mills across New England and New York state employing 43 500 operatives. Since March the broader movement has lowered pay for 153 500 mill hands in the northern states.
Increasing cloudiness with likely showers tonight and Tuesday. Illinois sees fair skies tonight and Tuesday with possible showers. Sun rises 5 14, sets 6 29, moonset 4 17 a m.
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