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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
1
Local brief notes ongoing actions in Chicago affect small issues. Officials consider measures impacting daily operations and governance. Community reports indicate careful scheduling and oversight by city agencies.
In Chicago and New York on Aug 16 1909 President Small of the Commercial Telegraphers faces no immediate strike impact as 2000 protesters greet him in Chicago and union leaders meet to consider calling out operators on rail lines amid hopes for peace talks in New York.
In Fort Dodge Iowa on August 16 a pale spectral rider in a night dress haunted the east end streets after midnight. A policeman, following a scream, found a young girl riding a bicycle on one tire and revealed her to her father. She had no memory of the night’s escapades.
A persistent rumor says Grover Cleveland is ill at his Princeton home and may not join family in New Hampshire. Inquiries to doctors Dr. Bryant and Dr. Carnochan indicate he is ill but improving daily and not in danger, with continued care from Dr. Carnochan.
Monsignor Falconio will attend the Central Society of German Catholic Societies of America convention in Dubuque Iowa in early September. His presence as papal delegate for Pope Pius spurs committees to boost efforts for a mammoth parade on September 8 the largest Catholic procession in the state.
Masters rule admissible only evidence of delusions tied to business affairs. Mrs. Eddy answered questions at Pleasant View for about 45 minutes as three masters, Senator Chandler, Gen Streeter, and a court stenographer observed and recorded the interview.
A compact report notes the use of improvised devices to disrupt criminal activity as authorities describe the methods as effective in restraining thieves. Details indicate police caution and ongoing investigations in the area.
Washington reports Consul Norton warns safe protection may rely on chemical traps to deter burglars. He describes potassium cyanide, ammonia, and other agents that could incapacitate intruders, while noting German safes have faced bold heists using oxygen and acetylene to breach doors.
Keokuk Iowa Aug 16 Special A coroner s jury ruled that Donald Fannin died from an accidental gun discharge in his own hands while hunting with friends.
An engineer and fireman on Rock Island engine No. 338 escaped serious harm when the backward-moving engine struck a handcar on the Keota to Harper line. The locomotive left the track and rolled down a ten-foot embankment, tearing track for over 200 feet and delaying traffic about two hours. The crew remained with the engine and were uninjured.
The Coming Men of America, a youth athletic group in Iowa, formed a state organization in Iowa City at a two day convention. The next annual meeting will be in Iowa City with a big field meet. Officers elected: Edgar Ashton president, Leslie R. Boyd vice president, Charles Hazard athletic secretary, Charles F. Leach corresponding secretary, Arlo Wilson treasurer, Ingalls Swisher reporter, Rodney Miller director.
Fire swept half of Old Orchard Me summer hotel and cottage area last night causing an estimated 500000 in losses. About 5000 resorters were displaced as guests fled to the shore. Three volunteer firemen died extinguishing the blaze after an oil lamp started the fire at the Olympia hotel. The nearby tracks and buildings burned as trains and a railroad station were dynamited to halt the flames. The beach area of fifty acres housed many popular hotels crowded with summer visitors.
In Chicago on August 16 a three story frame boarding house on Fry street collapsed. Five people died and eleven were injured, three seriously, as the proprietress her two daughters a sister and a brother perished in the blaze.
Miss Miriam Shoyer, a Chicago school teacher, died at sea aboard the Prinzessin Irene. The captain agreed to avoid burial at sea after passengers contributed to cover embalming, a basket, and the ship's physician fees.
London August 16 The Irish secretary Mr Girrell was questioned in the House of Commons about the recovery of the Order of St Patrick jewels stolen last month from Dublin Castle's strong room. He said the jewels have not been traced nor redeemed from a pawnbroker as reports claimed.
Charles Keane a probationary patrolman at West North avenue station was found guilty by the civil service commission of conduct unbecoming a policeman. The punishment was left to Chief Shippy with expected dismissal from the force for the assault on reporter Frank Carson at the scene in Chicago August 16.
Joseph Joachim, famed violinist and conductor at the Royal Academy of Music Berlin and music director at the Royal Academy of Arts, died yesterday after a period of unconsciousness following asthma.
Senator Tillman spoke at Washington Chautauqua on The Race Problem drawing praise from a large audience. He warned that negro disfranchisement is needed to preserve white supremacy and denounced newspapers in Iowa for alleged misrepresentation. He threatened hell for pressuring him.
O M Beach of Fayette Iowa clung to a windmill tower for several minutes with one hand crushed in the gearing. He had been repairing a mill at Hawkeye and, after finishing, attempted to step away as the wheel began turning, leaving him suspended until a gust started the mill and freed him.
A tornado and wind storm struck Johnson County Iowa last night destroying Isaac Meyers barns sheds orchard and windmill injuring livestock and damaging machinery and hay barn. Loss estimated at 19000 with most covered by insurance. Fairfield also reported a tornado ripping trees unroofing houses and damaging barns. Moline Illinois suffered heavy wind damage with buildings down trees uprooted.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Eastern areas will see cooler temperatures tonight. Sunrise is 5, sunset 6 54, and moonset 11 04.
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