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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
1
The report states President Taft will tour the nation starting with Des Moines next month. He plans a broad itinerary through major cities from St Louis to New Orleans and will meet President Diaz during the trip.
President Taft will depart Washington August 6 for Beverly Massachusetts and not return until mid November. The tour spans Chicago Madison Des Moines Minneapolis Seattle Oregon California El Paso Corpus Christi St Louis New Orleans South Carolina Virginia and Connecticut with many brief stops and speeches. Taft plans a rapid, invitation filled sixty day itinerary ending in Washington on November 21.
A Pennsylvania suburban train struck a Whiting Ind trolley car at the 108th street crossing in Chicago injuring 35 passengers. The car flipped into a ditch at about 40 mph. Six victims were not expected to recover. The motorman died at a hospital after brakes failed and the car stalled in front of a flagman. Two hundred Pennsylvania workers assisted in rescuing the injured.
Annapolis Md Aug 6 Lieut Harold H Utley was recalled at today's session of the naval board of inquiry investigating Lieut James N Sutton's death. Henry E Davis counsel for Mrs Sutton questioned him about the events leading to the shooting and highlighted discrepancies with yesterday's testimony by reading other officers' statements.
Danville Ill Aug 6 John Dugan a miner was shot to death near Kellyville early today by John Jagons. The murderer fled but was later cornered by a posse in a cornfield. When ordered to surrender he blew out his own brains.
Stockholm August 6 strikers meet in woods north of the city and adopt resolutions to carry on the strike until all questions in dispute are settled to their satisfaction.
Unofficial tallies show a small minority oppose a general strike with only 193 saying no. Tomorrow’s vote results loom as labor actions press city transit.
Special session ends with both houses adjourned sine die. Iowa congressmen receive committee assignments as sessions close.
Chicago workers vote on a general walkout with 193 opposed among over eight thousand. Officials say no strike yet as arbitration is declined and settlement talks continue. Vote outcome to be announced officially tomorrow.
Oarsmen from fifteen American and Canadian clubs gather on Detroit river to contest the thirty seventh annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen under Detroit Boat Club auspices. The course runs a mile and a quarter, with a 2 mile current. intermediate double sculls open at 2 30 and seven more events follow at half hour intervals.
Montezuma Iowa August 6 a.m. fire destroyed the local creamery at midnight from the furnace room. Firemen fought the blaze but the loss is complete though insured minimal. The creamery will be rebuilt soon due to its large butter and cream production.
Washington Aug 6 The Payne tariff law signed by President Taft after swift congressional adjournment marks a substantial downward revision with many rates reduced and few increases. Taft defended the measure as protective and not a free trade bill, noting whisky wines silks and certain cotton classes may be treated as luxuries while welcoming broad reductions.
London Ontario August 6 Jack Johnson the negro pugilist was arrested on a telegram from Woodstock police after allegedly speeding through Woodstock in an automobile and colliding with another car. He was fined 55 dollars and continued on his way to Chicago.
Six persons were injured today when a Baltimore and Ohio freight engine collided with yard engines east of Chicago Junction Ohio during dense fog. The incident occurred on August 6 and involved B and O operations in the yard.
The president lauds the maximum and minimum tariff provisions to curb foreign discrimination and notes the Philippine tariff section will boost trade and Philippine prosperity. Administrative clauses and a customs court are praised for uniform, swift law interpretation. The corporation tax aims to prevent deficits and improve corporate data. The House finishes tariff work while Senate friction over the McCumber-McLaurin plan persists.
Barcelona reports that Spain faces a possible fresh outbreak depending on Montjuich fortress prisoners fate. If harsh sentences are given to aldermen and republicans, thirty thousand may wage guerrilla war with bombs and arson feared. In Melilla, Riffs cut much of the water supply, risking famine and epidemic.
A Kentucky man identified as Hugh Neal, a restaurant worker, was found unconscious east of the railroad bridge over Papoose Creek after jumping from a Rock Island train baggage car at about 8:19. He suffered a head gash, facial injuries, and scrapes. health officers treated him, and he planned to travel when able.
Henry O'Brien a prominent farmer from two miles outside Pritt Mason City Iowa was struck and killed by lightning last night as he tried to climb into his wagon to drive to town. He died instantly according to local reports from Iowa Evening Press. The accident occurred near his farm and authorities are investigating the trigger of the strike.
The last day of testimony in Justice Mills hearing on Harry K Thaw's Matteawan release opened with Roger O Mara former Pittsburg detective recounting his 1901 experience with a girl described as a prominent actress whose story Thaw cited. Mrs Thaw criticized Dr Allen McLane Hamilton for aiding the insanity defense and Jerome pressed questions as doctors Schmidt and Harris testified to Thaw's sanity.
Mrs Julius Gradert of five miles northwest of Wilton was thrown from a wagon by frightened horses. She suffered fractures to both limbs and was aided at her home before medical help arrived from Wilton. Her condition was reported to be resting somewhat better later.
Missouri Congressman Champ Clark asserts Democrats emerged more united on the Payne tariff bill and refutes claims of disunion. He argues Republicans were further shattered and notes the bill’s average rate is about 2 percent higher than the Dingley law, rising after March 31, 1910.
Clare E. West was granted a divorce from George R. West in district court this afternoon ending a months long marital dispute. West faced earlier arrest for wife desertion and was released on bond to support his wife. J. C. Coster represented Mrs. West.
Des Moines, Aug 6 Harry Stomart was shot through the wrist and captured by officers in a pistol duel at the Kirkhard saloon early this morning. The saloon was wrecked.
Generally fair conditions sweep Iowa and Illinois with clear skies. Sunrise is at 4 47 a.m. and sunset at 7 05 p.m. Moonrise occurs at 10 11 p.m.
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