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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
1
Petition for rehearing filed in the Standard Oil case. Court records indicate a request to review prior ruling and seek reconsideration of the decision. No additional details on the outcome are provided in the readable text.
The government filed a petition for rehearing in the U S Court of Appeals challenging Judge Landis ruling in the Elkins Act rebate case against Standard Oil Indiana The action marks Attorney General Bonaparte appearance and aims to uphold federal statutes on interstate freight rates and avoid rendering the Elkins and interstate commerce laws futile The filing follows the appellate reversal of the trial judge on evidence and jury instruction regarding shipper knowledge of lawful rates based on testimony about rate postings and communications between officials
In Loudonville Ohio Morris Stein and his aunt Miss Porter were shot in a bedroom. Police say one or more other people were present and accomplices, with Mrs Stein and Mrs Bayard later arrested in Des Moines as the investigation widens.
Birmingham August 21 large force of deputies and miners in the strike field has increased. There is talk of the governor being asked to call out the infantry as disorders promise to be serious. A plot to blow up the miners quarters and shoot down the deputies was exposed.
Ellard Carl two year old son of Evan Carl died after falling into a vault at Lone Tree Iowa today. rescue crews found him dead at the scene. authorities reported the accident occurred in the afternoon and local investigations are underway.
Rock Island Illinois August 21 A violent assault was attempted by Bill Dowde on Mrs William Tyler He tore her clothes struck her head against a brick wall and beat her face Dowde was arrested by Marshal White and turned over to Sheriff Kittilsen He is jailed pending further action
In Hot Springs Virginia Taft told thousands that the people have ruled through the Republican Party and reviewed Democratic abuses since 1893. He praised Roosevelt era reforms and called for breaking up the Solid South as a democratic asset in national campaigns.
Ida T Speidel of Iowa City a mathematics professor at Lead, South Dakota high school perishes after an operation for peritonitis. She won the Lowden prize in mathematics at the University of Iowa and previously served on the University of Colorado faculty.
Dispatches to Dan's Review report continued progress in the right direction with weekly gains described as small. The update emphasizes ongoing improvement amid modest weekly increases.
The body of John Keefer 32 was found in his boat on the Iowa river. It is unclear if he died accidentally or was murdered. Keefer was last seen with two companions Ed Alberhaskey and Robert Heddleston who say they left him alive after a night of drinking.
The American fleet arrival in Sidney drew a message of goodwill from Australia as Governor General and government officials noted the host nation’s welcome. President said the fleet poses no menace but is an asset for peace and justice worldwide, with about 1,000 guests at the reception. A formal landing and public reception followed, with Governor Dawson hosting a state dinner for officers and officials in Sidney harbor.
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma and the Democratic National Committee treasurer arrived in Chicago today to begin systematizing efforts to secure campaign funds.
Bryan arrives in Des Moines to speak on tariff policy and formally open the Democratic campaign in the state. The event signals Bryan’s entry into active campaigning and outlines the evening program.
In Des Moines Bryan is welcomed by a large crowd and cordial Gov. Cummins at the Capitol. State Chairman Price and leaders escort him to a hotel for an impromptu reception as Iowa Democratic hosts gather for an evening meeting. A council will map the campaign and Bryan prepares a tariff speech.
In Los Angeles on August 21 Joseph Bobbs a chauffeur was killed and two men and two women seriously injured when an automobile overturned in the city.
Chas Street, Washingtons catcher, won $500 by catching a regulation ball dropped from the top of the Washington Monument. He caught it on the thirteenth attempt after wind caused several misses, and he was jarred by the impact of the sphere on his glove.
Heringsdorf Prussia Aug 21 the bride of Prof Rudolph Spitzer of Sternberg killed herself by leaping from the Bis marck tower cliff edge during her honeymoon The couple had been engaged ten years before their wedding news notes the long courtship and tragic end
New York August 21. John S. Sherman Republican candidate for vice president announced that a conference with Roosevelt yesterday produced a consensus favoring Hughes to succeed himself. The statement ends organized opposition to Hughes.
Rock Island Aug 21 The affair surrounding Jewett E Warren and his two abandoned fiances Miss Blanche Eldridge and Mrs Mary Cramer deepens police believe a $75000 government bond stash linked to the late David Cramer may be hidden in the Cramer home Warren allegedly used Mrs Cramers signed blank checks to seize the deed and vanished on the eve of a planned Harper House wedding questioning remains on the bonds fate and whether Cramer ever recovered them
Springfield Ill Aug 21 Military rule ended as militia stood down and civil authorities took charge. Boy witness Rolla Keys in satisfactory condition after Mrs Mabel Hallam was accidentally shot. Grand jury reconvenes amid indictments against Abraham Rayner and Kate Howard for murder malicious mischief and riot.
The Independent Order of Red Men held a meeting to organize a baseball team and accepted a challenge from the Eagles to play. The game is set for Sunday morning at the fair ground park as the Red Men prepare to scalp the Eagles with practice underway.
Brussels Aug 21 after months of bitter struggle the chamber of deputies passed the Congo annexation treaty by 83 to 55. The action probably resolves the Congo problem but leaves open Belgiums responsibility in the matter.
Partly cloudy with possible local showers tonight or Saturday. Cooler conditions expected Saturday. Illinois forecasts: generally fair tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures tonight. Sunrise at 5 02, sunset at 6 43, moonrise at 12 04.
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