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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
1
The text portrays Bryan accusing opponents of all public ills and argues Republicans in power must bear full responsibility. It suggests his nomination and election came from the party rank and file and that he implies support should come from the broader electorate.
Lincoln inaugurates its first notification day with a 46 gun salute, drawing large crowds and special rail service. Bryan Kern and other officials attend a noon luncheon at Hotel Lincoln, then proceed to the state capital grounds led by police. Clayton informs Bryan of nomination, Kern delivers closing words.
Des Moines reports Fred M. C. Choate who failed to win custody of his daughter in district court, attempted suicide by cutting an artery in his left arm. He was rushed to Dr Lambert’s office, where doctors fought to save him. Iowa City notes farmer Frank Zemistil, 24, committed suicide near Swisher with strychnine due to ill health, leaving a wife and child.
Crowds fill the capitol grounds in Bryan nebraska as Representative Clay proclaims Bryan the Democratic choice for head of the national ticket. Bryan greets supporters with cheers lasting minutes and returns to the capitol for a public reception with Kern after his remarks.
The Oklahoma Republican gathering in Oklahoma City today approved last week's nominations and drafted a campaign platform. Resolutions strongly endorse Taft and support the party's coming efforts.
Republican leaders Hitchcock and aides arrive in Hot Springs Virginia to brief Taft and map campaigns. A. J. Vorys foresees Ohio delivering about a 100000 plurality for Taft with a 16 to 5 Republican majority in Congress. An advisory committee to aid financing is to be formed from major commercial centers.
At a conference with Kern and Bryan aides the Democrats announce plans for a campus textbook to be issued September first. The volume will include the party platform, Bryan’s acceptance speech, tariff and trust comments, and platform extracts. Kern expresses confidence in carrying Indiana and Iowa’s status as doubtful after recent Iowa speeches.
The text preserves praise for Bryan and his platform and notes the Denver Democratic convention's action. It describes an authentic copy of the platform and a formal notification letter, culminating in Bryan’s acceptance speech and indication that the address continues on another page.
Waterloo Iowa August twelfth four hundred visitors attend state conventions of county officers and the Good Roads association at a general meeting Mayor Doty greets delegates response from associations good roads gathering at chautauqua park described as basket picnic with farmers and families in attendance
Davenport Iowa Aug 12 Hon Joe R Lane member of the executive committee of the Allison campaign praises the Davenport Times for its stance on the senatorial issue He says Republicans in Iowa should unite behind Cum mins as the sole path to harmonize the party.
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio flies for six minutes fifty six seconds circling the Lemans field in five revolutions with a ninety foot peak height. Earlier he logged a three minute forty four second flight and a three turn circle at thirty six miles an hour. Spectators applaud as he lands near the grandstand. America plans to buy Baldwin airship despite speed trial results. General James Allen signals purchase policy.
A cyclone struck near Coates in Pratt county Kansas last evening. It demolished houses barns and trees with several injured but no deaths reported. Damages estimated around 100000. In Michel Manitoba heavy rain ended fires threatening towns easing danger.
King Edward arrived in Ischl from Cronberg to meet Emperor Francis Joseph and was received with full military honors. The welcome marked the first time a visiting sovereign was greeted in such ceremonial style.
Fire at noon today leveled the West Virginia Veneer and Door Co plant and the Parkersburg Ice Company. It also destroyed 12 residences and damaged the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge over the Ohio River threatening the lower city. Loss estimated at 157000 dollars, could be much higher.
Abe W. Cohn was shot and killed by Charles W. Moore as he prepared to leave town with Mrs. Moore. Cohn, son of a Jewish Rabbi formerly living in Chicago, was identified by Mrs. Moore in a statement today.
Lone Tree Iowa reports the death of Henry Brown a restaurant owner who burned when a coal oil can exploded as he tried to light a stove with kerosene. He died at his home after weeks of grave illness and is survived by his wife. Burial will be in Kalona Iowa.
Ainsworth R. Spofford, chief assistant librarian in Washington, died at Shepard Hill, Holderness, yesterday at age 84. He was a longtime figure in library service and civic life.
Rochester reports the excursion steamer Titania rammed Kingston near Charlotte harbor while racing to the dock. Titania sank in two minutes with 15 aboard but all were saved except one woman. Kingston carried nearly 500 passengers with no injuries. Halifax notes Dominion line steamer Southwark ashore near Belle Isle. wrecking tug from Quebec dispatched. passengers to be removed as fog delays clear.
In Winnipeg on August 12, reports say J J Hill of the Great Northern railway is lending active support to the Canadian Pacific in the current shopmen's strike. Another large group of mechanics arrived in the city today and were assigned to work.
Chicago August 12 Mrs Alice L Webb ex wife of Brodie L Duke tobacco magnate was found guilty of defrauding the Great Northern hotel by cashing a worthless check. Sentencing delayed pending new trial motion. The statute prescribes a $2000 fine or a year in the county jail.
Harry Kendall Thaw was adjudged bankrupt by Referee Blair in Pittsburgh. No date set for the first creditors meeting. In London, the Countess of Yarmouth formerly Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh obtained an absolute divorce from the Earl of Yarmouth, decree dated February 5.
A Milwaukee extra freight derailed 21 grain cars west of Washington Iowa after a dirt slide in a rainstorm. Three tramps were injured. one recovered and escaped, two others were seriously hurt, including a colored man who lost an eye. Trainmen escaped unharmed. Traffic slowed.
Iowa and Illinois expect generally fair weather with cooler tonight and Thursday. Forecasts show lighter winds and pleasant daytime temperatures with some chilly readings at night.
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