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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
1
Senator Dubois of Idaho criticizes President Roosevelt for taking too active an interest in the campaign in his state. He argues the president's involvement oversteps appropriate bounds and political norms.
Senator Dubois charged in Washington that Roosevelt used his influence to back Mormon candidates in Idaho and Utah. He argued Smoot’s church hierarchy controlled followers and claimed Taft was sent to Idaho to push law and order while the election centered on Mormon domination.
In Washington on December 13 the House approved 142 to 25 a measure blocking use of funds for documents not conforming to standard English orthography. The substitution to the appropriation bill requires documents to follow generally accepted dictionaries. Debate on simplified spelling spanned hours with many members weighing in.
Mount Pleasant Iowa Dec 13 The Mount Pleasant committee says a surveyor will begin a preliminary survey tomorrow on the proposed interurban route from Iowa City south through Washington and Mount Pleasant to Fort Madison. The line would connect Iowa City with the existing Iowa City Cedar Rapids line. Prospects for construction appear favorable.
The Cummings commission company, a major brokerage firm serving St. Paul Minneapolis and branches in Minnesota the Dakotas and Winnipeg, suspended operations today due to a decline in business.
The Lackawanna railroad general superintendent announces a ten percent wage increase for all transportation department employees effective January 1. The raise covers station agents baggage masters clerks telegraph operators and other main line workers.
The Senate confirmed the nominations of Moody Bona Parte Metcalf and Straus after extended consideration. The action meets the president’s requests and marks a key approval of the administration’s nominees.
The Senate confirmed Moody and Bonaparte for supreme court associate justice and attorney general respectively along with Metcalf as secretary of the navy and Straus as secretary of commerce and labor. Opposition to Moody and Bonaparte surfaced but no roll call occurred. BonaPartes vote showed about 15 negatives on the minority side. Culberson and Carmack led the debates against Moody and Bonaparte. Lodge defended Bonaparte. No opposition to Metcalf or Straus.
Andrew Carnegie told the National Civic Federation that the bulk of fortunes of extremely wealthy individuals should pass to the state after death. He also opposed a graduated income tax.
The funeral of the Right Rev. George Franklin Seymour Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Springfield was held today from Trinity church in New York. Clergy and laity from many Episcopal churches in greater New York attended.
Aledo Illinois reports a large outbreak of scarlet fever. Many homes with cases are quarantined and schools and churches may close, though not yet done. Officials expect limited spread and monitor the situation.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 13 The constitutional convention unanimously adopts a preamble naming Almighty God as the deity in the new constitution Resolves the long dispute over whether to name a supreme being at all and settles on the phrase Almighty God for the preamble.
Pittsburg December 13 Clifford Hope a negro coachman convicted of perjury in sensational statements before the Hartie divorce trial was sentenced to six years imprisonment and to pay a $59 fine.
Clergy and people across Paris attended regular services without incident as masses were celebrated peacefully in the city’s churches today.
In Paris on December 13 priests conducted masses outside the law with police recording attendees and clergy names. Gates remained closed but side entrances were used and no disturbances occurred as authorities prepared to report infractions to the justices.
Col. Dave J. Palmer state railroad commissioner was nominated by J. G. White post 108 Washington for next Iowa G A R department commander succeeding Col. Charles A. Clark. Palmer may accept as veterans statewide press for his election while Lt. Gov. John Herricott is mentioned as a possible contender.
The New York Supreme Court dismissed Albert T. Patrick’s murder case today on motion by ex-Senator Lind say. The action clears the way for the governor to commute Patrick’s death sentence to life imprisonment.
In Seginaw Michigan on December 13 the bodies of Joseph T Tahlmeier and his wife both 50 were found in their room. Life had been extinct for several days with death attributed to gas from a coal stove near the bedroom.
Company C basketball stock fell about 10 percent this morning after it became known that ex captain and guard J Kennefick could not attend the Monmouth game tonight. Bert Hill will substitute and Volger will take Kennefick’s position, with expectations that he will score 50.06.
Tehran December 15 The shah’s health deteriorates with unconsciousness since morning signaling a grave turn in his condition as reports describe him near death.
Reports from Stockholm indicate King Oscar shows weak heart function and irregular pulse with his condition described as critical. A dispatch from London adds that his health worsened after yesterday's heart weakness attack and is sinking rapidly.
Des Moines County board of supervisors in Bilington reviews ballot defects where Republican marks crossed before blank spaces for district judge. If ballots are tossed, Kennedy’s congressional win over Tracey could be reversed, and a Tracey contest may proceed in Congress. Decision next day could shield Hawkins over Sanquist or spark Tracey challenge.
Ten riders fell in a heap as a track torn for 20 yards halted the event. Ballister and Vanoni did not start, Hollister and Vanant declared out, leaving twelve teams in the race. By 3 p m the leading pair were Walthour and Bedell with others one to three laps behind.
Rankin Duvall, a 40 year old actor, entered a Sixth Avenue saloon in New York on December 13. He used a cheese knife to stab himself in the abdomen three times, collapsing on the floor as onlookers intervened. He declared to reporters that he was “a criminal.”
Great Northern directors voted to authorize a sixty million dollar increase in preferred stock with rights for stockholders to subscribe at par. Proceeds will fund additional equipment, additions and improvements to existing lines, and acquisition of assets the board deems necessary.
A jury acquitted four black defendants of murdering Policeman James Heard amid September riots in Atlanta. They were among fifty indicted. prosecutors may dismiss remaining charges due to witness identification issues.
Berlin on December 13 the Reichstag voted 178 to 168 to reject the supplementary budget for German Southwest Africa. Chancellor Von Buelow read the Imperial message announcing the dissolution of parliament.
New York December 13 Bishop McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal Church continues to recover from a stroke with reports today indicating slight improvement in his condition. He remains under medical care at a New York hospital.
Washington December 18 The house committee on merchant marine failed to agree on the ship subsidy bill Four Republican members opposed reporting any measure A caucus of Republican members will be held tomorrow to consider the question.
Marshall Missouri December 13 Jesse Clyde Ramsey a Chicago boy who robbed an Alten and Burlington train November 25 and the Rock Island Limited November 8 near Glasgow Missouri pleaded guilty today. He received the minimum sentence of 29 years imprisonment.
Berne December 13 Edouard Muller vice president of the federal council was today elected president of the Swiss confederation. He succeeds the current head and will lead the government in the coming year with no change to executive powers.
Washington December 13 The House has authorized an investigation into the so called lumber trust. The move aims to scrutinize alleged monopolistic practices within the lumber industry and its impact on prices and competition.
New York December 13. Harry C Pul liam was re elected president of the National league. John Heydler was named secretary and treasurer. Directors include Barney Dreyfus Garry Herrmann Charles Murphy George Dovey and others. A 154 game schedule was approved pending joint meeting with the American league.
President Paul Morton of Equitable Life Assurance calls a meeting of presidents from over thirty major life insurance companies in New York City on December 21. The goal is to form an association to curb extravagance, reduce administration costs, and decide whether to advocate or oppose legislation.
Information from Pekin reports rebels who recently entered Ping-Kiang now form a substantial and well organized force. They are armed with modern weapons and appear to be gaining strength. The movement is described as obstinate and determined.
Iowa reports a record breaking corn harvest this year with a gain exceeding 42 million bushels over last season. Officials attribute the surge to favorable weather and improved yields across key counties.
Des Moines December report by Director John R. Sage shows Iowa corn yield at 41 bushels per acre from 9.41 million acres planted, totaling about 438 million bushels worth roughly $128.2 million at 33 cents per bushel. Wheat, oats, rye, barley and flax also produced sizable totals with hay and pasture land valued near $90 million.
Former Utah senator Arthur Brown died at the Emergency hospital after being shot at the Hotel Raleigh. He had been kept alive briefly with salt solution and oxygen. officials said kidney complications, not infection, caused his death, following the Saturday incident.
A small fire ignited a tar barrel behind the new Barger building on Melberry street, causing considerable excitement last night. The flames rose briefly and an alarm was sounded, but firefighters were not needed as the fire burned out before they arrived.
Rain or snow tonight with snow likely Friday and a noticeably colder wave. Sun rises at 7 11 and sets at 4 19 with the moon rising around 4 13 a m.
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