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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
1
The article reports Congress hearing President Roosevelt's final message. It discusses two enemy classes of the judiciary and urges the enforcement of well known policies amid contemporary legal debates.
President Roosevelt’s final message to Congress centers on his policies of mutualism and reform. He urges Congress to shape legislation accordingly, with emphasis on finances, corporations, labor, and the judiciary. The address calls for stronger regulation of interstate railroads, old age pensions, and a practical program to improve inland waterways.
Following the police closing of bawdy houses, Des Moines grand jury decides to indict three women B Riddle Pearl I Bimmat and Mamie Tucker. Officials expect many other women in boarding houses to be indicted as well.
Victor H Metcalf former secretary of the navy predicts aerial navigation will transform warfare and civilization. He says air ships cannot help but play an important part, though the full extent is hard to foretell. Interview conducted in Los Angeles on December 8.
Washington December 8 Efforts are under way to rush general appropriation bills through the house. Departments’ new estimates introduce a few new subjects for consideration and record time is expected on several supply measures.
Francis D. Hirschberg a wealthy St Louis resident prominent in the Roman Catholic church and business circles was shot and killed at his home in the early hours. Family say burglar but police find no intruder evidence.
Philadelphia, December 8. The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America adjourned to day to 1912 after a successful meeting advancing Protestant denominations toward united gospel effort. Closing topics included Family Life and International Relations.
A northbound extra freight collided with freight No. 97 at West Liberty crossing around 9:30 AM. The extra’s engine was damaged and derailed, a freight car damaged the depot platform and depot wall, no injuries reported. Wrecking crew from Rock Island arrived after 1 PM, trains used the local Y bypass causing delays.
In Trinidad Colorado on December 8 Maggie Garcia 18 and Francisco Martinez a suspect in the Garcia family killings were found dead twenty miles west of the Garcia ranch Martinez appeared to have killed the girl then died by suicide.
Lincoln Neb Dec 8 The Nebraska railroad commission issues an order granting the Union Stock Yards of Omaha permission to raise its switching charges by about 100 percent. Railroads are expected to pay the higher fees.
The president instructed the secretary of war to appoint black band masters for all negro regiments as soon as feasible without injustice, signaling a push for improved leadership roles within the army.
Washington report says Fidelity Funding of New York is in receivership with liabilities around 4.5 million. Former Secretary Shaw is urged to seek an investigation and is reported to hold a claim of 50 000 against company president Kieran and 10 000 in stock. The firm financed the Western Illinois and Iowa Railroad among others.
Iowa postmasters named J C Meridith Alleston A J Fearis Richland Chas Smith Clarence Wm Comstock Mechanicsville E O Beanblossom Wheeling. Secretary Oscar S Straus will convene a conference of labor leaders to discuss methods to provide employment for the unemployed and extend department information services to job seekers.
Gustave Kolmerer died at 1 30 PM after a lingering illness at the home of his daughter Mrs Louisa Reinsager 815 East Fifth Street Muscatine He was born March 4 1821 in Bayden Germany and emigrated to America at age 25 He married Schuizberg in Davenport in 1858 He lived in Buffalo then moved to Muscatine ten years ago Survived by wife and three children Gus Koimerer Mrs Paulina Semler and Mrs Louisa Reinsager Funeral arrangements not announced.
A note on the Panama scandal theme indicates an ongoing investigation. Details remain sparse, but officials pursue leads and assess potential implications for involved parties.
The World calls for a full investigation of the Panama canal matter after Roosevelt denounced Delavan Smith. Charles P. Taft replies in Cincinnati that the World and Indianapolis News used the Panama story for political ends and will owe an apology once evidence is presented.
Washington D C December 8 The Southern Commercial congress closes with many speakers on southern industry and development The main event is the national conservation commission mass meeting where President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft are to speak.
At the opening session of the American National Red Cross annual meeting in Washington on December 8, President elect Taft consented to be a candidate for president of the society if the members desire him to continue in the office he now holds.
Herbert E. Miles of the National Association of Manufacturers testified before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington asking for tariff revision via a permanent tariff commission. He urged lowering duties on sugar, glass, hides and certain textiles while raising higher textile grades. Miles argued hides harm independent tanners and farmers gain no benefit from the duty. He cited that about ninety percent of manufacturers favor a tariff commission or bureau. The president sent a long slate of government nominations to the Senate. A census report noted 11,011,000 bales of cotton ginned in 1908 through Dec 1, up from 8,343,000 a year earlier.
The house Ways and Means committee will begin framing the new tariff bill on Wednesday. A majority of committee members will be named by the chairman to form a sub committee tasked with drafting the bill.
Governor-elect B F Carroll authorized the appointment of Col Guy E Logan of Red Oak as adjutant general in command of the Iowa national guard. He succeeds Adjutant General W H Thrift and is a Spanish American War veteran who served with the Fifty first regiment in the Philippine campaign. Induction follows after inauguration January 14 and Logan is described as highly popular in the guard.
Frederick A. Hyde of San Francisco and Joost H. Schroeder of Tucson were convicted of conspiring to defraud the United States by selling large Oregon and Washington land tracts. Hyde drew a $10,000 fine and two years in prison. Schroeder a $1,000 fine and one year two months. Both filed appeals.
Caracas reports the cabinet will fire on the first Dutch warship to act unfavorably. President Castro is said to have closed German negotiations for three gunboats to boost naval strength.
Market report with wheat corn oats and livestock prices. Quotes show May July Dec futures for Wheat at 109 108 and 104% and nearby ranges. Pork hogs and cattle movements noted with prices and closing trends. Cars received and estimated for tomorrow listed with grain and oat bids.
Wheat May opened at 1.08 to 1.09 with a close at 1.08 to 1.09. December wheat at 1.03. Corn May opened 0.62 with highs near 0.62 and a 0.62 close. December 0.59. May rye 0.52 with 0.51 to 0.52 range. December 0.504. Park Jan 15.82. Lard Jan 9.12 to 9.15. Ribs Jan 8.20. Rye cash 0.76. Barley 0.60–0.64. Timothy Dec 3.85. Clover Dec 9.40.
Chicago cash grain prices list wheat at No 2 red priced around 1.04 to 1.06 percent, with market details limited to the session on December 8. Other grains not shown in readable text.
Cattle receipts 7000 weak with beef steers 3.40 to 7.75, stockers 2.60 to 4.65, cows 1.50 to 5.00, westerners 3.35 to 5.70. Hogs receipts 33000 steady to lower, light 4.95 to 5.60, mixed 5.20 to 5.80, heavy 5.30 to 5.80, bulk 5.40 to 5.70. Sheep receipts 23000 steady, ewes 2.40 to 4.75, lambs 4.25 to 6.75, yearlings 4.15 to 5.10.
Butter steady at 22 to 30 cents noting creamery and dairies at 21 to 25 cents. Eggs strong for firsts at 32 cents.
Chicago Ill Dec 8 Poultry market reports show chicken at 914e¢ and 10¢ for springs. Turkeys listed at 15c.
New York market notes show butter steady with 14,000 receipts and factory firsts at 21 to 21 1/2 cents. Eyes easier with 8,000 receipts. firsts 38 to 39 cents and seconds 33 to 36 cents.
New York poultry market report from December 8 shows dressed poultry firm with springs at 12 14 and 20 cents, fowls 11 to 13 cents, and spring turkeys 16 to 23 cents per pound.
New York City December 8 Wheat for May delivery trades at 1 dollar 14 and a half cents. Corn for July or nearby contracts quoted at 69 and a half cents. Market notes show modest activity in grain trading.
St. Louis market notes wheat May at 1.08 and corn at 52 1 2 cents. Prices listed for St. Louis, Mo., with a December date.
Peoria market sees No 2 corn priced at Os percent in Chicago terms or local bid. Reading notes reflect typical midweek activity with price stable amid steady demand and farmer offerings.
A humorous account describes junior and senior senators marching to the bar of the Senate with a murmur of admiration from wives watching. The scene centers on Cummins as a prominent figure, portraying a parade like moment in a March setting.
In Washington on December 8 Senator Cummins was sworn in as a U S senator after reading of the journal. Senator Dolliver guided the oath and the two Iowans were shown as they entered the chamber and took seats. Mrs Dolliver and Mrs Cummins attended the gallery for the ceremony.
President elect Taft addressed the North Carolinians in New York urging southern voters to shift from old loyalties to align with economic and political realities. He spoke of guiding national policy to aid the south and unite citizens across regions under common aims.
Daniel J. Keefe of Michigan was yesterday sworn in as commissioner general of immigration in Washington DC. He takes the role amid ongoing immigration policy matters and will oversee the Bureau. Keefe previously held related duties in the department.
Iowa fair tonight and Wednesday. Illinois mostly fair with light snow flurries in the far north this afternoon or tonight. Warmer conditions in the north tonight. Wednesday again fair. Sunrise 7:57, sunset 4:20, moonrise 5:06 p.m.
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