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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
A chaotic public notice from New Jersey’s summer capital reports Governor Fort threatening martial measures if excise laws are ignored. He names saloons as targets and warns of calling the legislature or using state troops to enforce order next Sunday.
John Bradley alias John Brennant, held on suspicion of murdering policeman Wm. P. Stephens in Denver, was attacked by several officers at headquarters as a crowd sought to beat him to death. He was knocked down but saved by Chief Armstrong and detectives, placed in a cage, and guarded.
Kate Howard, a lead figure in Springfield's recent riot, swallowed poison while being arrested. Indicted on multiple counts in bail set at ten thousand dollars, she died as she was taken to jail. Subsequent indictments accused her and two others, Rav est and Humphreys, of murder in the Donnegan case.
Fragmentary text honors an individual named Edgar Vo as part of a Niagara event. Readable names and context are limited. core note confirms an award or recognition within a local ceremony.
In Utica on August 27 James Schoolcraft Sherman addressed the Oneida Veterans' association praising Civil War reunions for loyalty lessons to youth. He urged a larger army and navy as a peace guaranty. Taft in Hot Springs declined guarantees for deposits, warning of banking exploitation and higher taxes to cover losses.
In Freeport Illinois about 15 000 people witnessed a reenactment of the Lincoln Douglas debate from 50 years ago. Speakers included Senator Dolliver of Iowa on The Emancipator's Part Col W T Davidson on The Little Giant Congressman Lowden and General Smith D Atkins also spoke at the event.
An Italian worker tried to reach President Roosevelt in Hoboken but was detained by a railroad officer and vanished. Roosevelt then reached Sagamore Hill to speak, while Jordanville hosted a public library ceremony with Secretary Root and James Sherman in attendance.
Poughkeepsie August 27 Harry K Thaw issued a statement after reading Commissioner Hand s opinion in the proceedings for the removal of District Attorney Jerome who opposes Thaws liberty fight He said I agree with the Hand decision in favor of Jerome and I think public sentiment will support it
Manitowoc Wisconsin August 27 The barge Baldwin sank off Two Rivers point today. Jacob Wiltchen of Manitowoc and a man from Sturgeon Bay were drowned.
Boston reported Richard Carle and Beatrice Brunner Godfrey, the Davenport girl known as the Golden Haired Girl from Iowa, are at the center of a sensational divorce suit filed by Arthur Godfrey. The case traces a Boston connection to a Chicago wedding after a Harvard meeting. The couple reportedly wed in Chicago with a ceremony at Carl Ingraham’s home, performed by Dr Page.
Topeka Aug 27 Bryan arrived to a cheering crowd and spoke from a hotel balcony after a depot welcome. In Kansas City Bryan noted the Republican state convention’s backing of bank deposit guarantees as a rebuke to the presidential candidate opposing deposits safety.
Former United States Senator William F Vilas died at 10 45 am in Madison Wisconsin after a second stroke. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on July 20 and showed improvement before the fatal relapse. Vilas, born July 9 1840 in Chelsea Vermont, rose to prominence as a constitutional lawyer and Wisconsin leader after serving in the Civil War and practicing law in Madison.
In Chicago on August 27 a huge crowd packed the West Side Ball Park to witness a crucial National League clash between New York and Chicago. Wiltse was expected to start for New York and Pfeister for Chicago as both teams vie for the pennant with Pittsburgh close behind. The overflow crowd filled the stands and even spilled onto the field as the game began.
Rome dated August 27 reports Cardinal Cretoni receiving a mysterious threat demanding suspension of beatification for Falconieri who claims heir rights to properties allegedly taken from his family by Pope Pius IX. Falconieri says the move proves Pius IX lacked the virtues for sainthood.
In Caracas the civil court of the first instance held the French Cable company complicit in the Maos revolution against President Castro and ordered payment of 5,000,000 dollars.
Detroit August 27. The national convention of insurance commissioners ended with B. F. Crouse of Baltimore elected president and F. W. Potter of Springfield Illinois named vice president.
New York grain prices show Dec wheat at 1.03 dollars per bushel and corn at 7.75 cents, with other listed figures in the market note.
Tokio announces postponement of the international exposition planned from 1912 to 1917 pending new dates. The Associated Government stated the delay affects the major world fair scheduled in Tokyo this period.
Reports from Augusta describe numerous deaths and widespread property destruction from recent floods. Officials warn monetary losses may approach half a million with water levels receding and danger easing.
Augusta reports at least three drownings with a flood washing out businesses, homes, and churches. The river topped forty to forty five feet, far above danger levels, causing extensive damage and isolation across South Carolina as floods spread.
New York August 27 The Exchange committee began today an investigation into the extraordinary business of last Saturday that led to the suspension of Brown and Co. The inquiry focuses on events surrounding the trading activity and the reasons for the suspension.
A large crowd attended the YMCA swimming exhibition held Tuesday evening at the local building and enjoyed the variety of aquatic events as it was repeated last night drawing many spectators.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday cooler in the west and central parts. Illinois mostly fair tonight and Friday. Sunrise 5 08, sunset 6 34.
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