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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
1
A chaotic incident unfolds as an explosion at Premier Stotypin’s residence is followed by reports of his death, later retracted as he was unharmed. Guests at a reception suffer casualties including a wounded son, amid arson and political turmoil across Tiflis and Bendzin.
An explosion at Premier Stolypin's villa on Aptekarsky Island killed and wounded many. Stolypin was unharmed, but his daughter and three year old son were seriously injured. Four revolutionists arrived in a coach, two dressed as gendarmes, one as driver, one in plain clothes. one bomber killed. Gen. Zamentin and Col. Stein among the dead. Authorities vow harsher measures and a royal ukase increases penalties for conspirators. The government denies plans for a new foreign loan, citing ample funds and a $25 million famine relief loan already signed.
New York reports a fresh quarrel within the Bryan reception circle as the Commercial Travelers Anti-Trust league accuses national and regional politicians of trying to run the event. Norman E. Mack and Colonel Alexander Troup reply that politicians are participating, while Paul Morton recalls Bryan saying he is seen as a conservative by the public.
Financial analysis ties public finances to political moves. Kokovsoff explains a plan to distribute 25 million acres to peasants at no treasury expense, converting land into 6 percent securities. Amortization is unsettled, with a 53 year majority view. The government would dissolve communistic holdings, allot land to individuals, and promote private property to curb nationalization.
Blanche Krall aged 9 was accidentally shot by her young brother at a Newport township residence near Iowa City. Frank fired a shotgun whose shell exploded, burning flesh on her fingers and scorching the back of her head but the powder only injured the head and hand.
A freight train on the Virginia and Southwestern railway derailed when a washout collapsed a trestle at Moccasin river in Bristol Virginia at 2 AM. The engine and eight coal cars fell into the river, two people were killed and another seriously injured.
Minnesota insurance officials back a bill to hold officers accountable for surplus in deferred dividend plans. The measure would require annual accounting of divisible surplus to each policy holder, establish a sinking fund, and create a contingency reserve to curb asset fluctuations. Twelve state and district officials support the proposal as a curb on company excess.
Christian D. Hagerty and Richard Little, aiming to break a transcontinental record, arrived by Union Pacific train from Julesburg, Colo. They rest at a Salt Lake City hotel while chauffeurs bring the car, expected to arrive tomorrow.
Sylvester B. Hinckley of Newton, president of the First National bank of Chelsea, was petitioned into involuntary bankruptcy by Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank over a $12,000 promissory note. Hinckley is seriously ill at his home, with poor prognosis.
Mason City Iowa August 25 a young woman Maggie Hogan calmly sat on the Milwaukee track at Austin near here and waited for a passing train to strike her after smiling at the engineer's whistles. Authorities believe a love affair drove her to death.
Heavy rains worsen misery in Chile as relief supplies arrive from abroad. An 80 mile ride to Santiago failed to find food for man and horse, while Valparaiso plans a multi year rebuild on improved lines. The city resumes some business with ten relief sectors and dynamite demolition of unsafe structures continuing.
Three people died in Chicago before 11 o clock as heat returned after a cooler spell earlier in the week. The city reported high temperatures and officials warned residents to take precautions against heat exposure.
Senator La Follette’s gathering on the Reedsburg fair grounds was halted by horsemen who rode in circles and ladders were placed across the track. Stablemen and friends clashed in a fracas as the crowd broke into disorder and the senator left in anger, alleging a prearranged disruption.
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation appealing for aid for the earthquake stricken Chile after consulting Acting Secretary of State Bacon. The appeal calls on American citizens and organizations to contribute to relief efforts and assist victims.
Havana reports say insurgents within five miles of the capital with government troops moving from San Juan de Martinez toward Guanes and Pinar del Rio to face rebel leader Pino Guerra. Skirmishes occur near Rio Blanco and at Guñas with casualties among insurgents and guards.
Paris newspaper Temps reports Rockefeller proposed advancing 100 million dollars in gold to fund a Baltic to Black Sea ship canal through Russia. The scheme would convert the Russian state bank into a private corporation, with government gold swapped for shares, drawing mixed reactions abroad and within Russia.
Police obtain confessions from two friends of Roy Bailey about the fatal shooting of Joseph Stefanic in his yard last Saturday. Bailey fled to Hodgensville after the incident and claims he acted in self defense after an attack.
Two crates of chickens addressed to F. M. Ziegler and Sons arrived here today after winning five firsts and three seconds at the West Liberty fair. The poultry were praised as beauties and well deserve their honors.
Two train men died and three were injured in a head on collision of heavy ore trains near Milltown on the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad. The wreck occurred on a curve with both trains traveling about thirty miles per hour.
St. Joseph Missouri reports widespread flooding from heavy rains. Rivers rise and towns for miles around are inundated while the Burlington tracks are blocked and trains are held at the city.
A blaze on West Fourth Street in New York last night damaged a dozen firms and caused losses exceeding 250000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames amid smoke and evacuation, with investigators reviewing the scene for a cause.
Federal grand jury in Jamestown New York returned two indictments against major oil and railroad players under the Elkins rebate law. One targets Standard Oil, the other New York Central, with Pennsylvania Railroad implicated by association. The oil charges include unequal rates from Olean New York to Burlington Vermont versus other Pennsylvania routes, and failure to file interstate rate schedules. The case outlines 126 counts against Standard Oil and alleges rebates were unfair and unreasonable.
Waterloo, Aug. 25. Temperance forces under J. B. Hammond begin new suits seeking temporary injunctions against all county druggists outside Waterloo. Earlier suits targeted the same defendants with property owners excluded. All cases are set for the September term of the district court.
Rail roads of Ohio reply to the state executive committee that with a 2 cent fare set by the legislature they should not be asked to cut rates further for delegates to the Dayton convention.
Chicago forecast notes fair and cooler tonight with cooler conditions Sunday in eastern portions. Sunrise at 5 08 a m and sunset at 6 38 p m with the moon setting at 10 10 p m.
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