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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
1
Pearl dealers in Maiden Lane press for federal inquiry into mussel harvests on the western rivers and possible hatchery programs to sustain pearls. They report fewer round pearls in New York this year despite abundant fishermen, with an investigation already underway.
Kermit Roosevelt arrives in Fairfield Iowa to join Captain Fitzhugh Lee and Lieutenant Phil Sheridan as the U S cavalry detachment marches from Fort Riley Kansas to Fort Sheridan Illinois The President's son reads his father's Provincetown speech and jokes Father hot after a third term He declines a bid for another White House term and joins troops in town amid chautauqua activities
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, sent to represent King Oscar, ends his stay in Norfolk and sails aboard the Swedish cruiser Fylgia to Newport. Several functions have been arranged for the prince’s entertainment.
Dan Patch paced a mile in 1 58 at Davenport Iowa beating his own two year old track mark of 2 01 2. The event occurred yesterday afternoon and set a new local record for the paced mile.
The Union Pacific warns coal dealers and private buyers to lay in large supplies for winter due to a western labor and coal miner shortage described as acute. The notice urges robust purchases to offset the looming famine.
A violent clash erupted during the strike as gunfire shattered the scene. No further details on casualties or locations are provided in readable text.
At Chicago Brand's hall President Small said arbitration prospects loom for the strikers and companies. Ashfork, Arizona reports an armed attack on Postal Telegraph. deputies and a special engine were arranged to quell the riot. Union leaders in Chicago predict endurance will decide the outcome with both sides claiming satisfaction.
Tangier reports Sultan's troops again defeated Kaas tribesmen west of Casablanca with heavy Moor casualties and village burnings. A second Moorish attack on Casablanca failed after harbor artillery and French troops repelled the horsemen. Fez notes fear over European evacuation as Moors protest rapid reform and foreign troop presence.
A man identifying as John Pinto and John Collins was arrested in an uptown telegraph office for forwarding rambling telegrams to President Roosevelt Emperor William and King Edward. Police suspect the telegraph operator had hundreds of messages to prominent figures.
Delaware Ohio August 21 postmaster McElroy aged 75 died here today from heart disease an affection of the heart. He served as postmaster and was connected with the National House of Representatives.
In Concord New Hampshire on August 21 the equity suit brought by the next friends for the accounting of Mary G Eddy property head of the Christian Science church was withdrawn following an agreement reached today.
Articles filed for Muscatine Pearl company with $30,000 capital. Incorporators are S. C. Clark, W. E. Clark, and Howard S. Clark. Objectives include mussel shell buttons and related novelties. Officers listed: President S. C. Clark, Secretary H. S. Clark, Treasurer W. E. Clark. New Real Estate Company also filed.
In Oskaloosa Iowa Mrs James E Padmett and her three year old daughter Gretta were fatally hurt in a street car accident last night Both died this morning Special report confirms the tragedy with both victims identified and city authorities investigating the crash
Francis Rea MacMillen appeared in Muscatine and drew warm admiration from city music enthusiasts, who praised his performance and artistry.
The late Mrs. Rose Hartman was laid to rest this afternoon from her brother Philip Metz's residence at 106 Madison Street. Rev C A Dettmers of the German Congregational church conducted the service. Interment followed in Fairport cemetery with pallbearers Jerry Carl John McGill J Ader David Grimm W D Ivery and J Burkhart.
A bold postal robbery unfolded as sacks vanished from a train, with officials reporting a large theft and a covered scheme surrounding the incident. Investigators examine routes, suspects, and security lapses tied to the heist.
Chicago postal officials investigate disappearance of three Burlington train pouches en route from Denver to Omaha. One pouch reportedly held $250000 for a Chicago bank. others contained Denver and empty mail. Clerks cleared of suspicion as investigators probe outsider theft while guards slept. Chicago post office leads the probe.
The total taxable valuation in Muscatine county climbs to 7,783,594 this year up 271,616 from last year’s 7,511,978. The state board of equalization cut Muscatine property by 2.5 percent yet the overall value still exceeds last year’s total.
James Whit taker of Dublin Indiana attempted suicide with a revolver firing two shots into his forehead on Aug 21. He has one bullet embedded at the base of his brain and another under his right eye cheek area. A physician said the brainBullet could not be located after probing four inches. Whit taker sat up and ate a hearty meal a few days after the shooting.
Irish nationalists in an all night session rejected practically all changes in the Lords evicted tenants bill. The London report notes strong opposition and ongoing legislative wrangling over tenant protections.
The Chicago weather report notes showers tonight and warmer conditions for Thursday. It provides sunrise at 5 06 and sunset at 6 47, with the moon set at 2 33 a m.
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