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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
1
France moves against priests with cabinet actions aimed at pension suppression. The report notes radical steps by France to curb clergy benefits while Roosevelt directs a special message to Congress on Porto Rico policy.
A jury was secured last evening for the Nagel case in Cambridge Illinois. This marks the second in a series of trials against Nagel being held in the same town.
Paris Dec 11 Cabinet ministers announce Dec 14 parliament will be asked to suppress clergy pensions liquidate Catholic property and distribute presbyteries seminaries The government will expel Mgr Montagnini from France after his residence was searched He is arrested and to the frontier Cardinal Richard and parish priests receive formal notice to evacuate Their offices are urged to declare under 1881 law to placate Vatican Rome congratulates France on anti clerical policy promoting secular state and independent conscience
Washington, Dec. 11 Santa Claus has been barred from the mails by a fraud order from the postoffice department. Children are advised to break the news gently as letters addressed to Santa will be sent to the dead letter office for opening and examination. If possible, letters will be returned to the writers.
Voters in 19 Massachusetts cities selected city officials and weighed license questions under broad party lines. Worcester saw vigorous campaigning while others showed lower enthusiasm. Weather was unfavorable for a heavy vote.
In Des Moines on December 11, the sole opposition to reelecting agricultural society directors comes from C. W. Phillips of the second district, likely ensuring his reelection. Cameron is set to be president with Packard St. John or W. C. Brown as vice president, while horticulturists report the state's best apple crop and call for state fruit gardens. Meat producers and horticulturists both complain about freight rates.
Cambridge Illinois December 11 jurors were drawn for the case of William Nagel of Muscatine Iowa charged with burglary with intent to murder Carl Brady on Island B near Muscatine. The defense argued to exclude testimony about Brady’s assault and the linked murder case, with Judge Graves yet to rule.
The Department of Agriculture estimates total US cotton production for the year at 5,001,726,000 pounds or about 12,546,000 bales of 500 pounds each. The report places the national crop in Washington, D. C. on December 11.
The sixth annual Muscatine County Poultry show opened at the Olds building with strong exhibits and large show potential. Over sixty entries received, with more arriving daily. two tiers of cages crowded, and prize winners from Montezuma Wellman Riverside and Cedar Rapids to compete locally. Judge Shamer expected this afternoon, scoring to begin tomorrow as exhibits are finalized.
Burrows seeks to remove Senator Smoot from the United States Senate amid an old probe into his firings. The ethics inquiry centers on actions by Smoot and related personnel.
Washington Dec 11 Senator Burrows chairing the senate privileges and elections committee declared Reed Smoot not entitled to a senate seat. He argued Smoot’s ties to the church hierarchy promote polygamy and influenced Utah politics. Burrows urged vacancy and warned Smoot’s de facto polygamy support.
In New York on December 11 at 1 o clock the bicycle score shows 12 leading teams covering 670 miles and 6 laps. Walthour and Bedell trail by one lap. The leaders are 27 miles and 6 laps behind the record.
Daniel F Raum of Peoria Illinois, son of former U S pensions commissioner Green B Raum, is jailed on charges of forging mortgages totaling about ten thousand nine hundred dollars on Knox county land. Raum denies guilt.
The Board of Regents presents a report highlighting a record performance by State University, noting improvements across programs and increased visibility. Officials claim the results mark a historic high for the institution.
The University of Iowa regents report records 1905 06 progress with rising attendance and generous legislative support. Projections for 1906 07 anticipate about 2 1 percent growth and 2300 to 2400 students by year end. Total annual support requested 72500 and biennial 145600.
Bellaire Ohio December 11 Senator Tillman refused to promise not to swear during a talk at the First Methodist church tomorrow night. Trustees reported an earlier incident in Chicago and asked for a pledge he declined saying the town would have to take its chances with him.
Full Leyte reports state the December 5 clash between troops, constabulary, and Pulajan band ended in a government victory. Four Pulajane leaders were killed, one major chief remains at large, while the bandits lost 43. Major General Wood orders Seventh Cavalry in active pursuit.
Harry H. Allen, a prominent Kansas City businessman and three term recorder for Ararat temple of the Mystic Shrine, was arrested on December 11 on embezzlement charges totaling 7600 dollars. He was released on a 1000 dollar bond.
Senator Lodge introduces a resolution urging international scrutiny of the Congo Free State. The text notes reports of inhumane treatment of native inhabitants have drawn global attention and US sympathy, asking the President to cooperate with Berlin signatories to improve conditions.
Relatives in Iowa City learn that Harry Heber formerly of Keokuk and Iowa counties died in the Goldfield Nevada hotel fire. Once a Keokuk county auditor and Englewood Chicago real estate man, he later lost everything in Kansas investments before seeking fortune with English magnates in California reclamation projects. Heber died in November while worth about two million dollars.
An official dispatch from Teheran reports a German specialist attending the Shah of Persia says the monarch's condition is hopeless and he cannot survive many weeks.
Representative Livingston of Georgia said in a speech that he expects the President to submit a message to Congress within days proposing a 20 percent salary increase for all government employees.
A Bakersfield message reports signals indicating the six miners entombed last Friday are alive. Rescue parties say progress is slow and saving their lives seems unlikely, despite the hopeful signals.
Chicago December 11 The defense claims Judge Ball treated the defense unfairly during cross examination of witnesses in the Shea trial after an objection was sustained. The judge made no reply beyond ordering a rebess of court.
President Roosevelt delivers a message praising Porto Righi, extolling the island's wonderful advantages and encouraging congressional support for its development.
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress praising Porto Rico under American rule. He notes improvements in education with multiple schools, a strong insular police, and a native Porto Rican regiment. He calls for permanent funding for troops and for dredging San Juan harbor to boost trade.
Fair tonight and Wednesday warmer with sun rise at 7 09 set at 4 19. Tide rise at 1 42 pm.
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