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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
1
A significant conference convened at the Navy Department in Washington this afternoon to discuss a Nicaraguan matter. Officials from the government outlined possible courses and cautioned about regional stability while diplomatic channels remained active.
Seven hundred marines are ordered aboard the cruiser Buffalo at Panama, with expected arrival today in a significant movement. The transfer signals force readiness and strategic posture in the canal zone as personnel prepare for deployment.
Major naval moves loom as Secretary Meyer and other officials discuss Nicaragua affairs in Washington. Marines aboard the Dixie may sail to Panama to join Buffalo. Estrada appeals for U S intervention while Zelaya advances toward Bluefields and Greytown tightens plights. Oxford tops Cambridge in annual rugby match.
The body of Helen Brown, 13, of 271 Third Avenue, was found half frozen in Whitman's truck yard at 10 Jones Street. Her face and head showed brutal injuries and signs she fought for life. No suspect identified.
In Oralabor, nine miles north of Des Moines, Constable Frank Sporer was shot and killed during a miners union meeting sparked by a general organization order. Negro and Bohemian miners, about 150 witnesses present, armed and tensions rising, a race riot feared as authorities seek to restore order.
Paris reports two brutal killings as a wine seller in Marseilles murders his family and commits suicide and Swiss cowherders lure a farmer and four others to a cow house where all are slain near Tonnerre. Also, the transport Prairie arrives in Philadelphia with marines en route to Central America.
A fierce Lake Erie storm caused heavy vessel losses with fifty nine lives reported dead and rescue efforts ongoing. Vessels Clarion, Marquette, Bessemer No 2, and Josiah F Munroe wrecked or aground. thirty eight crewmen aboard the Marquette and Bessemer missing four days. Monneaut families gathered for news amid scarce details.
Thomas Kelly Jr. of Near Lipton fell from a haymow on his farm three miles south of Tipton, breaking two ribs and sustaining internal injuries. His condition caused anxiety. his parents left for Tipton. Pomona Grange met at K of P hall and elected delegates A E Stigers and wife to the state convention. Officials to be elected this afternoon.
Dr Lorren B Doxey husband of Dara J Doxey held prisoner in St Louis jail faces possible indictment as accessory in William J Elder murder. Grand jury expected to report Monday or Tuesday with witnesses including a woman smuggled to the jail. jury proceedings and register allegations noted. Circuit Attorney Jones remarks on extensive press coverage. Also bicycle race update from New York with Bike Clark leading at midafternoon.
A South End youth Roy Hawk has been missing since Wednesday after his cabin boat was seen near Long Island with an approaching ice field. Local residents and family continue a valley-wide search along the riverbanks hoping for a rescue or confirmation of his fate.
A Northwest switchmen strike gains support from the American Federation of Labor led by Gompers. Talks of arbitration, possible troop deployment, and potential spreading sympathy strikes threaten rail service while officials dispute progress. Hawley welcomes AFL backing as negotiations continue.
Lebeau South Dakota December 11 Dede Mackennzie son of Murdo Mackenzie the Trinidad Colorado cattle king was shot and killed here today by Bud Stevens who was arrested.
Washington dispatch reports Congress will adjourn for the holidays on December 21, with a two week recess to follow. The announcement comes from the capital on December 11.
Lawrence Finally pleaded guilty today in Gedar Rapids Indiana to attempting to kill Special Agent Bumgardner at the union depot. He received a thirty year sentence in the penitentiary.
Nairobi Dec 11 Colonel Roosevelt arrived here today and is reported to be in the best of health. The former president travels in British East Africa and is greeted by local officials as he continues his African tour.
Des Moines Dec 11 excitement at Drake university as dean of women Mrs Ethel McDougal Morris orders landladies to monitor about 600 co-eds after some visited city dance halls prompting heightened scrutiny and control measures.
In St Joseph Missouri on December Deé 11 Thomas is reported dead at a bar setting. Police investigate possible homicide as details remain unclear and local authorities seek witnesses.
Curtin a bartender at the salmon house was found dead today with a head wound. Police treat the death as a murder probe and are questioning staff and reviewing surveillance for clues.
In Savannah a Black husband, J. C. Hunter, is recaptured and held under guard after Mrs Maggie Hunter claims he attacked her. Police fear mob violence as more than 200 Black suspects are jailed. three women were found slain with Mrs Ohlander assaulted, Mrs Gribble killed, amid a brutal axe attack. Bloodhounds used, descriptions circulated, and posses form as public fear grows.
Kemper, found guilty last week of seduction, was not sentenced this week due to a judge’s extension. Judge D. Jackson withheld a new date until next week. The bond remains in effect during the postponement.
Miss A H Wilcox, a missionary of six years in the Orient for the Adventist faith, delivered an engaging talk at the Seventh Day Adventist church on The Little Child Wives and Widows of India. She spoke at last evening’s devotion and will appear again tomorrow night in native costume to sing India songs.
The forecast calls for snow tonight with a likely clear to partly sunny Sunday. Temperatures will be colder Sunday with a noticeable drop from tonight’s levels.
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