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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
1
Violence and bloodshed loomed as Hayti’s president was ousted in a rare bloodless coup. Earlier in the day reports described a peaceful overthrow and a tense standoff between rival factions, with military units mobilized nearby.
The inspector of small arms practice for the Iowa National Guard reports Muscatine company leads the state, with Waukon in second place.
Armed sailors from the American and French cruisers were landed at 1 30 pm and are guarding their respective legations in Port au Prince as security measures amid unrest.
In Port au Prince crowds surround the palace demanding Nord Alexis quit the presidency. Women cry curses at the aged leader and his family as Haitians express fierce anger. American sailors in the legation coordinate signaling with cruisers to permit a landing if needed.
Port au Prince Haití reports a peaceful coup as the city falls to rebels in control of key positions. General Legitime accepts presidency, Nord Alexis remains at the palace, and diplomats seek Alexis’s departure with U.S. and French cruisers present for restraint.
Burglars blew open the First National bank vaults in Pepperell Massachusetts early today taking fourteen thousand dollars in cash. They fled the scene in a large automobile.
Des Moines police arrest Dallas Brown a Black man wanted in St. Joseph Missouri for killing a man with a beer bottle three weeks ago. He was working as a porter when nabbed in a local barber shop this morning.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt marked the twenty second anniversary of their marriage with a quiet observance at St George's church London. No formal function was arranged.
George Eppert, president of the local United Mine Workers union in Nascoutah Illinois, was shot and fatally wounded by Jerry Spegel at a union meeting. Spegel escaped after the incident then surrendered later.
President W. D. Hoyt of Manchester urged the Iowa Implement Dealers to fight the parcels post as recommended by the postmaster general. He asserted the Iowa association is not a trust during his address at the convention in Des Moines on December 2.
London reports lightweight Jimmy Britt of San Francisco signed to fight English title holder Johnny Summers on February 22 for a purse of 5000 dollars.
The custody case over three children filed by Count Boni De Castellane against his ex wife Princess De Sagan continued in Paris. M Clemenceau stated the count had once offered to withdraw if the princess left her husband, a claim denied by the princess and deemed irrelevant to the children's education.
In New York rumors claimed a plan to finance the St. Louis and San Francisco subsidiary linked Harriman and Rock Island. Traders pushed Rock Island and Gould stocks up 1 to 3 percent while the broader list swung to a sharp decline amid unconfirmed reports of Gould reorganizations.
In Omaha on December 2 the Davis murder trial resumed with Mrs. Rustin testifying again about the fatal night and an alleged agreement tied to insurance proceeds. Abbie Rice, the lead state witness, repeated the widow’s account of life with Dr. Frederick Austin and the act she felt blocked by nerve. Witnesses also included Mrs. Rustin’s neighbor who heard the gunfire and saw the struggle at the Austin home.
Thousands of Colorado cattle are starving as winter arrives early. Prices for feed are prohibitive and stockmen face unprecedented losses. Denver reports subzero temperatures last night signaling harsher conditions ahead for western ranges.
Joseph Wright of Lincoln and his uncle Gilbert Wright were struck by a Union Pacific passenger train near Fremougt Nebraska. Joseph Wright died instantly while his uncle suffered fatal injuries. The men, walking with ears muffled, did not hear the approaching engine.
Great Western railroad has set a rate to Chicago at 13.65 dollars defying interstate commerce rulings. Other lines keep 14.65 except Illinois Central which met the cut. Case to be taken to the courts.
Secretary Wilson will ask Congress for a 500000 dollar emergency appropriation to fund the agriculture department campaign against the foot and mouth disease spreading among cattle in New York Pennsylvania Michigan and Maryland.
Grand Rapids Michigan December 2 Judge Knappen fined the Stearns Salt and Lumber Company $10,000 for accepting rebates from the Pere Marquette and for shipments from Ludington to Toledo.
Senator Cummins bade farewell to state house employees at Des Moines and prepared to depart for Washington to take up duties in the United States Senate. The event marked the end of his Iowa term as he begins federal service. The reception featured remarks and best wishes for his new role.
J. H. Sharer, commander for the Ohio Grand Army of the Republic, died at his Alliance home today after serving as a prominent veteran leader and local figure.
Dubuque Iowa December 2 John Francis a former Great Western employee was placed on trial for the alleged theft of a car load of oats while employed by the company He returned from Havana Cuba where he is now employed to stand trial.
In New York on December 2 Kellogg pressed John D. Archbold on whether Standard Oil bought seaboard refineries to crush competition rather than expand business. Archbold gave noncommittal answers about the company's 1879 and current market share.
Mason City Iowa December 2 B F Miller of Hartley was found half paralyzed and unconscious in an emigrant car of the Milwaukee en route from Hartley to Lennox Illinois It is feared he had a paralytic stroke and brain hemorrhage and may never regain consciousness He is a prominent farmer Relatives at Hartley notified A large sum of money and valuables were found on his person
Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 2 The Arkansas river reached 23 feet early today and rose rapidly. The riverbank behind the Jefferson Hotel and county courthouse collapsed in large sections. Officials vacated the court case annex as unsafe.
Berlin Dec 2 The United States and Germany have agreed to reduce the postal rate for letters between the two nations to two cents from five, effective January 1. The arrangement lowers costs for transatlantic mail and reflects ongoing postal coordination.
In Prague the government proclaimed martial law after Czech students clashed with police and gendarmes at Weinberg. Rioting continued with stones, clubs, and sabre charges, injuring twenty gendarmes and many rioters as troops cleared streets amid flag desecration and a brutal attack on British Consul Forbes.
Six year old Rena Miller was struck by a street car and dragged beneath the fender in Sioux City Iowa last night. Her skull is fractured and her clothing was torn nearly from her body. Doctors fear she may die.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania December 2 The Eleventh annual convention of the American Mining congress opened with notable attendance including governors from sixteen states senators congressmen and prominent business figures.
Des Moines reports Casper Dickerson aged eleven stepped on a rusty nail and died in hospital from lockjaw after several days of severe suffering. The incident highlights dangers of tetanus and urgent medical attention.
Vienna marks the sixtieth anniversary of Francis Joseph's accession with mass services and citywide illuminations. In Washington dignitaries attend St Patrick's services. A public celebration in Vienna draws about 1.5 million people with extensive lighting but results in several deaths and many injuries during the crowds.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Hepburn will contest his seat with advisers predicting a good chance to win. The piece highlights a looming battle for the Senate Appropriations Committee chair, as younger lawmakers challenge long-serving figures like Hale and Dolliver for key committee posts.
Pittsburg brokers John D. Armstrong & Co. assigned today as inability to realize on paper in their possession caused the suspension.
George Steiner of New Vienna Iowa was crushed to death when a tree he cut down fell on him in Dubuque Iowa on December 2.
The article notes Senator Cumming will be sworn in at the session start with favorable prospects and will be senior to many new senators sworn in March 4. By entering three months early he gains lasting precedence, a significant edge in Senate ranking throughout his career.
The Japanese steamer Ginsei Maru foundered off Wei Hei Wei on December 2. The entire crew and all passengers are lost.
Iowa and Illinois forecast fair conditions to start the period with gradually warming temperatures. Local sunrise 6 59, sunset 4 23, moonset 12 48.
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