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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
13
Prince Albert of Flanders, heir presumptive and nephew to King Leopold, is reported to have married. The king’s death occurred unexpectedly this morning, prompting national shock and rapid confirmation of the nuptials amid royal succession questions.
Belgium and Brussels mourn the death of King Leopold II at 2 35 am. A regency council will govern until Prince Albert swears to the throne. The funeral is set for next Wednesday with the crown to pass to Albert, heir presumptive, after Leopold’s death sparked a succession contest and widespread telegrams of condolence from Europe and Pope Pius X.
A Brussels dispatch says Baroness Vaughan, alleged Morganatic wife of King Leopold, has been expelled from Belgium. A Rome despatch confirms the marriage between King Leopold and Baroness Vaughan at San Remo last year.
Dispatches to Dunn's Review report the holiday trade exceeding all records in many sections of the country as seasonable weather boosts demand for heavy-weight clothing and footwear in New York and beyond.
Indianapolis speed trial saw Aitkin and Kincaide driving National cars of class No. 1 break the mile record. Aitkin posted 50.2 seconds and Kincaide 50.0 seconds, surpassing the former mark of 59.2 seconds.
St Louis Missouri December 17 The appeal of the Standard Oil company from the decision dissolving the corporation was filed here today.
In Springfield on December 17 Attorney General Stead outlined Illinois efforts to compel Illinois Central to account for seven percent of gross receipts from charter lines. The state claims roughly 20 million dollars, citing 2.595 million acres of land given as right of way sold by the railroad for 306 million dollars. The charter is presented as an absolute contract, with the state to receive seven percent and detailed accounts. Support includes bridges at Cairo and Dubuque and dining car profits. Secretary of War Dickinson attends to present defense for the railroad.
A Central of Georgia passenger train collided with a Macon and Birmingham road passenger service at Harris City near Columbus Georgia this morning. Four people were killed and several others injured in the crash reported today.
Des Moines December 17 Governor Carrell refused to pardon Dr Crafford of Lamont serving a life sentence for murder. He did not follow the parole board’s recommendation after hearing Dr Brown’s evidence.
Philadelphia reporting that at least five girls employed by Schrack & Sherwood, makers of undertakers supplies, are missing after a blaze destroyed their building. Fireman Joseph Toner died while searching for the missing workers. In Peoria Illinois, a separate blaze at Model clothing stores caused extensive damage totaling about 100000 dollars.
The Commercial club of Des Moines urges all commercial bodies in Iowa to join in efforts to repeal a state tax of one dollar per thousand on capital stock over twenty five thousand dollars for companies outside manufacturing and mercantile trades. It argues the levy would attract more railroad firms and large manufacturers to the state.
Big Rapids, Mich. Dec 17 Lilian Zeller a Ferris Institute graduate was found dead hanging by a sheet from a chandelier in the Palmer House Chicago last night A man named A M Morris who occupied the room confronted the body and later admitted knowing the woman and leaving her in his room a letter signed H B was found on the body authorities said she was a stenographer and had been melancholy prior to the death
Toledo Ohio December 17 an authorized statement said the purchase of the independent telephone companies here was an individual investment by Morgan and Company and the properties will be operated independently as in the past.
Sydney North Carolina December 17 the legislature passed a bill making both strike leaders and employers who instigate or aid a strike or lock out liable to one year in prison as business remains demoralized by the coal strike across the state.
The National League faced a persistent deadlock over its presidency as December 17 reports show magnates bitterly divided. Garry Herrmann claimed Brown's supporters would not vote for Ward under any circumstances while Heydler stock surged amid a bylaws amendment allowing directors to name a president if a vacancy occurs.
Chicago December 17 wheat market surged with bullish late-day momentum. Argentina reports reduced grain surplus fueling price jumps as December options rose to around 1.16 dollars and peaked near 1.17 dollars.
Davenport Iowa December 17 Captain George Gordon Lamont dies suddenly at Rock Island where he served as Diamond Jo agent for forty years.
President Taft visited the Belgian legation in Washington to pay respect to the head king of Belgium and left his card for the minister this morning.
President Taft will depart Washington for Watertown Conn to attend the funeral of Mrs Horace B Taft wife of the president’s brother. She died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Md yesterday afternoon after an operation two months ago. The body will be sent to Watertown today for burial.
Washington D C December 17 A bill to suppress the white slave traffic was reported from the immigration committee. The proposal prescribes up to ten years imprisonment and fines reaching $5000 for violations under the act.
At the P. M. Musser Library auditorium this afternoon city teachers will hold their monthly session focused on psychology. Prof. W. F. Chevalier city superintendent of schools will conduct the conference.
Erie Pennsylvania reports the wreck of the car ferry Marquette and Bessemer No 2, which failed on December 7, was located this afternoon by the tug Reed. The salvage marks a key development in the disaster recovery.
Fair tonight and Saturday with increasing cloudiness. Snow flurries possible by afternoon or tonight. Illinois forecast: fair tonight, Saturday, then unsettled in the south portion Saturday and continued cold. Sunrise 7 12, sunset 4 29, moonset 9 22 p m.
Government plans to arrest and punish Zelaya for the killing of Americans. Zelaya sends a note to the United States seeking intercession, as authorities push to enforce arrest and accountability.
Washington reports say Buffalo is ordered to Corinto after a Managua telegram. Zelaya resigns as president and congress receives the resignation amid US warship presence and mounting unrest. Estrada emerges as likely leader while Madriz is disliked by the United States and revolutionaries.
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