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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
1
Sen Allison confirms candidacy for the Republican nomination to succeed himself in the U S Senate. He states he has consistently indicated he would run and addresses doubts raised in some quarters about his intent.
Washington August 23 The United States decided to extend formal recognition to the government of President Davila in Honduras after a meeting with Senor Ugarte the Honduran provisional government representative. This marks a clear step toward permanent peace in Central America and follows an invitation from the state department.
A Winton car driven by J. W. Good of Moline Illinois lost a back tire on a turn near Davenport Iowa. The seven occupants were injured. Miss Marjorie Wheeler of White River Junction Vermont a Mount Holyoke College student broke her arm in two places.
Police orders suppress sale and exhibition of Katipunan flags and emblems. Washington authorities reportedly approve drastic measures as nationalists flaunt the secret society flag, provoking American indignation over the insult to the flag.
In Bucharest on August 23 King Charles granted amnesty to those implicated in the Agrarian revolt with about two hundred militant priests excluded. The total prisoners number around eight thousand.
Panama August reports show funding shortfalls delaying canal work. Four thousand workers on the new Panama railroad have been laid off with more cuts expected as excavation for August is set to rise compared to July.
Chicago, Aug 23. Nels Rasmussen, 55, of 225 Grand avenue, rocked a skiff to frighten Victoria Harkin, 15, as they rode about a mile from Grace street. He stood upright against her protests and capsized. His efforts to save himself caused his heart to give way. rescuers reached them too late. Miss Harkin was saved.
In Kenosha Wisconsin Aug 23 friends of W J Nowland among three killed by a Laflin Rand powder blast offered his will for probate. The will allocates nearly 3000 dollars of Newland property to Mrs Agnes King of Delaware Gap Pa his sweetheart.
New York August 23. The Southern Railway directors reduce the semi annual dividend on preferred stock from 2 percent to 1 percent.
Cincinnati on August 23 reports a major blaze at the Eagle White Lead Co. plant. The fire destroyed nearly all structures in the block bounded by Broadway East Court Hunt streets and the Norfolk and Eastern tracks, with property losses pegged at 750000 dollars.
Marion Story, a noted miniature painter and brother of artist Julian Story, a yachtsman and horse show exhibitor, shot himself in the library at Brook Farm estate near Portchester last night. He died before help arrived.
Gotham faces a fresh labor strike with up to four hundred drivers already out and more quitting, threatening meat supply and city operations as workers rally for demands.
New York reports 400 wagon drivers halted meat deliveries from local packing houses causing a potential meat famine. Chicago spies in the Telegraphers’ Union accuse secret agents of trying to disrupt the strike and stampede operators. Union leaders warn of covert interference while companies note improving business and plan staff reductions.
The Swedish armored cruiser Fylgia arrived at Newport with Prince Wilhelm aboard. He spent the afternoon visiting prominent residents including Mr. and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish and Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Mills, then received calls aboard the ship. An evening dinner hosted by Mrs. Stuyvesant Mish and a dance by Mrs. Edward J. Berwind followed.
The Toledo St Louis and Western Railroad company has acquired control of the Chicago and Alton, announced in New York on August 23. The move consolidates operations under the Toledo line.
Deeds of transfer recorded with the county recorder and transcribed by G. M. Titus real estate agent. John L. Knopp and wife transfer Lot 8 in Block 139 to Nelle Schmer for 459 dollars.
Washington report shows the U S government spent more than 2 1/2 million dollars in addition to regular costs to sustain the American army during the Cuban pacific occupation in the fiscal year 1907. Quartermaster General Aleshire notes the figure and details in the season’s overview.
Wilkesbarre Pa August 25 four of six miners trapped in a cavern of a tunnel of the Pennsylvania Coal company near here are believed dead and remain entombed.
Marshalltown IA August 23 Boz a famous Gordon setter and mascot of the Fiftieth Infantry from the Spanish American War dies at the Iowa soldiers home at age 15. Birthplace claimed Muscatine though the dog followed the regiment from Camp McKinley Des Moines to Camp Cuba Libra Jacksonville Florida and remained with the unit until muster out.
The New York sub-treasury moved 500000 to Chicago and another 500000 to San Francisco for moving crops and interior needs of the country. The transfers mark the first sizeable currency movement to the west.
Warrants issued to arrest officers and directors of the Oregon Trust and Savings Bank after it closed yesterday. A receiver had been appointed as the district attorney charges banks officials with accepting deposits while aware of the bank’s unstable condition.
Washington reports Raisuli has completely defeated the large force sent by the Sultan of Morocco to secure the release of Caid Maclean. The cable from the state department confirms a decisive victory by Raisuli.
Pittsburg August 23 The Very Rev P Hyacinth Epp longtime head of the Capuchin Order in America is reported gravely ill and near death at the St Alphonsus monastery in West Virginia officials said He has led the order five times in America and his condition worsened at the monastery drive to keep him alive continues
Secretary Taft arrived from Lexington and was guest of honor at an informal breakfast at the Planters' Hotel. He then traveled to Oklahoma City, where he was to speak the following day.
The Blocton accommodation train on the Birmingham Mineral railroad between Adger and Johns left the track when rails spread. Four people were killed and eight to ten injured in the Birmingham Alabama incident dated August 25.
In Philadelphia Bessie Park aged 19 and her sister Jeannette 25 captured a burglar after Jeannette struck him with a potato masher. The pair held the man until police arrived.
An explosion on the coal barge Paterson at Hoboken docks kills the engineer and six other men. The incident occurred today, Aug 23, in New York reporting. Authorities investigate cause and identify victims.
In Washington on August 23 Commissioner Capel received a telegram saying two IRS posses clashed at a moonshine still near Greensboro North Carolina. Deputy Marshal Gordon was mortally wounded while Deputy Collector Henry and two possemen were seriously wounded.
In Lexington on Aug 23 Taft urged Kentucky and the South to join the Republican ranks and push for greater Negro rights. He praised Booker T. Washington and said the intelligent Negro will gain political and economic equality. he cited the thirteenth to fifteenth amendments as key to progress. He stressed responsibility to ease the Negro's path and cautioned northern critics about southern perspectives.
The Christian Citizenship Union of Colorado plans a banquet at the Savoy on September 30 to congratulate Judge Ben B Lindsey on his criticism of Colorado corruption. Invitations will be extended to 250 to 5 guests. the event aims to show support rather than vindication.
General Horace Porter disclosed at the Hague that Secretary Root instructed the American delegation to push the general arbitration proposal as likelier to be accepted and to keep the contractual debts issue separate from compulsory arbitration.
Chicago authorities report Evander Mcliver, a wealthy contractor, found in a basement stairway. The incident is treated as a possible murder with early investigations underway.
Illinois shows showers tonight and Saturday then fair with a slight temperature change. Iowa reports showers tonight and fair Saturday. Sunrise at 5 08, sunset 6 44, moonrise 7 15 a m.
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