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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
Amos Kimberly of West Liberty Iowa had a gas plant explosion that demolished his 15 room home and caused over 10 000 dollars in losses. His son Wilson heroicly helped his father to safety as flames engulfed the house with no insurance.
The mansion of Cyrus Kirk, president of Equitable Life Insurance of Iowa, burned this morning in Des Moines. The loss was estimated at $20,000 as the fire, started by the furnace, blocked streetcars for two hours.
Vienna reports improved mood toward an international congress to settle Balkan difficulties. Both Russia and Austria-Hungary show more favorable prospects for an agreement, creating a clearer political atmosphere in the capital.
After thirteen months idleness the old open hearth department at the Illinois Steel Company plant in South Chicago reopened today. About a thousand men returned to work as production resumes.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Dawson pressed the president to study naval reorganization and a commission. Senator Titus and Mrs Titus visit on their wedding trip. Charles Taft is seen as a leading Ohio senatorial candidate with strong party backing, while Elihu Root is favored in New York. Burton opposes Taft’s rival.
The Ohio political battle centers on George B. Cox backing Taft for the Senate, signaling his influence in the legislature and shaping outcomes for the next speaker. If Burton loses the race he may turn to challenge Cannon for speaker, while Taft’s position complicates both contests.
Robbers blew open the Port Byron State Bank vault using tools from a Milwaukee house and escaped on a handcar with an estimated 4000 to 5000 dollars in cash. The crime was discovered by bookkeeper Henry Setzer at 7 50 am. Insurance will cover losses. no suspect capture or motive revealed.
The State Historical Society, near Mitchellville, has located an Indian mound larger than the Boone mound and plans excavation soon. Significant finds are anticipated.
Rome December 1 reports the Pope's condition as slightly better despite a cold, with the pontiff still obliging to remain in bed.
After the Ohio election, Burton may join the race for speaker while Foraker and Dick struggle. With Foraker likely routed, Dick faces defeat two years hence. Only unusual luck can halt his or Foraker's likely political retirement.
In Detroit Daniel J. Keefe president of the International Longshoremen Union is named commissioner general of immigration replacing the late Frank P. Sargent. Truman H. Newberry is sworn in as secretary of the navy and attends a cabinet meeting.
Pine Bluff residents struggle overnight to shield property valued around five million dollars as the river threatens the bank. Men weave mats and form barriers while appeals go to Secretary of War Wright to alter the river’s course.
Madame Steinheil, suspect in her husband’s May death, was examined by Magistrate Andre this morning in Paris. The two day interrogation will decide if a reconstruction of the crime will be required, with Steinheil moved from Saint Lazare to the palace of justice in a closed van.
In Dubuque Iowa on December 1 authorities found William Hintramer's home yielded bonds of the city of Cleveland worth thousands of dollars due twenty years ago. Dozens of chests of tea with 40 year old labels and many tobacco caddies nearly fifty years old were also discovered.
Washington D. C. Dec. 1 All fourth class postmasters in states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio are placed in the classified service by executive order. Future appointees must pass civil service examinations. States Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin.
William J. Biggy once San Francisco's police chief vanished from the patrol launch last night and drowned in the bay with recovery still incomplete. Rumors and charges against him followed the earlier death by own action of Morris Haas, the assailant of Assistant District Attorney Heney, amid graft prosecutions and anti graft tensions.
Memphis report states a woman registered as Mrs Schmitt of Hot Springs Ark then believed to be Mrs N P Errington Schiller of Chicago took carbolic acid and killed her seven year old daughter after feeding her a poison dose. Despondency over ill health cited as motive.
The Stearns Salt and Lumber Co of Ludington pleaded guilty in Grand Rapids to six counts of rebating tied to shipments on the Pere Marquette railroad. Judge Knappen will sentence them tomorrow. the firm had earlier pleaded guilty to 20 counts and was fined $20,000.
Four armed desperadoes halted a crowded street car on lower Third Avenue New York robbing the conductor and passengers after a dance hall scene. They escaped with a sizable haul of purses and valuables as a large crowd watched in fear.
In New York on December 1 Archbold faced cross examination about Anglo American loans and the London books. He stated he was not a director now and believed he resigned shortly after being listed as a director in 1907 amid the Standard Oil inquiry.
Chicago December 1 Federal grand jury opens investigation into rebates charged against the St Paul railroad by an ICC agent amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Des Moines reports that the annual report to the governor shows Iowa teachers received over a million dollars more in salaries last year due to agitation and legislation for higher pay.
In Pittsburg on December 1 a national convention gathered to organize a Lord's Day Alliance of the United States. The meeting brought together the International Federation of Sunday Rest associations of America to discuss the plan and structure of the alliance. This summarizes the initiative and its organizing body without detailing outcomes.
In Vera Smith vs L D Hendrix the defense waived closing argument after Hoffman's address, sending the case to the jury. Judge Wade would have delivered the closing, but the move prevented it. The suit seeks 15069 damages after an alleged assault. a previous trial awarded 11690 before a new trial was granted.
Port au Prince Haiti December 1 The American cruiser Des Moines arrives to augment foreign forces protecting foreigners as government and rebels brace for likely engagement. General Simon leads about six thousand well armed troops reportedly advancing from Petit Grave toward the capital with a possible arrival by Thursday or Friday.
Iowa Agricultural College students at Ames won the students judging contest at the International Live Stock show in Chicago. Nebraska and Texas A&M placed second and third with scores of 4373, 4153, and 4081. Winners were Ross Moorman C W McCampbell K E Hunt H E Kiger and W W Hunt. They led in cattle and horse judging, while Nebraska led in swine.
Mrs Carrie Miller was granted a divorce from Louis Miller yesterday afternoon by Judge D V Jackson. Desertion as ground and custody of their minor child George awarded. Plaintiff may remarry within 30 days from the decree.
Secretary Wilson announced the foot and mouth disease among cattle, prevalent in Michigan New York Pennsylvania and Maryland, is under control. All infected animals found by government inspectors have been killed, with about a thousand destroyed to date.
Official St Paul reading hits one degree below zero as northwest wind intensifies the cold. Canadian northwest reports twenty degrees below zero, highlighting harsh winter conditions across the region.
Omaha Neb December 1 The jury to try Charles Davis on charges of murdering Dr Frederick Rustin was completed today.
Chicago hosts the Twelfth annual convention of the International Independent Telephone association as delegates gather for a three day session starting December 1. The event showcases every useful device in the telephone service and marks a major industry meeting.
Washington December 1 Herbert L. Satterlee of New York accepted the appointment as assistant secretary of the navy and wired the president his acceptance today.
Iowa shows fair skies with continuing cold tonight and Wednesday. Illinois also fair tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions tonight. Sunrise is 6 57 AM and sunset 4 21 PM.
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