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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
1
At the Capitol officials observe President Roosevelt and his family including the Longworths enjoying a Christmas tree event, marking the holiday visit with state leaders present.
Rear Admiral Nebogatoff who surrendered during the Japanese War was condemned to death for alleged war crimes. The verdict assigns the death penalty to the high ranking officer amid the wartime tribunal.
Washington observed a Christmas day of almost total public business suspension with only urgent matters addressed. The White House reported simple, widespread celebrations as the President and his family exchanged gifts while Vice President Fairbanks and cabinet members kept a quiet home day. In St Petersburg, Nebogatoff and three subordinates faced death sentences for surrendering ships to Japan, with hope for mercy from the Czar and debates over the political defense strategy.
Washington reports indicate Secretary Leslie M. Shaw may leave the Bennett cabinet post for a $60,000 yearly Mutual Life Insurance Company presidency in New York, despite failing hopes for the 1908 presidential nomination. If he accepts, his private secretary Arthur F. Statter would likely accompany him.
Rear Admiral Evans reported the New York customs department searched bluejackets arriving from the Philippines aboard the battleship Ohio at port. Sailors, carrying only personal trinkets for sweethearts and wives, faced humiliating revenue checks. Officials may grant sailors civilian exemptions for small goods.
Vienna reports Baron Hengelmuller Austrian ambassador to the United States will likely retire mid 1907. The Hungarian baronetcy recently conferred on him is seen as recognition of his services, though Hungarians have attacked his energy and leadership on emigration policy.
Anthony A. Jocis of Chicago was arrested in Newport on a complaint by Joseph Leszcynski a Chicago druggist. He is charged with stealing 1500 dollars and passing forged mail orders.
Horace B. Moore aged 63, secretary and treasurer of the Duluth board of trade, former mayor in 1885, and customs officer during Cleveland's first term, collapsed and died at his Duluth home.
A cold snap in Jacksonville Florida drops to 24 degrees as officials assess damage to oranges and vegetables statewide. Early vegetables may be seriously harmed.
Keokuk Iowa December 25 Elizabeth and Julia Campbell young daughters of William Campbell of La Harpe Illinois died last night after eating candy believed poisoned. A third child remains in a serious condition with the incident linked to a Christmas celebration.
In Parkdale this morning the Canadian Pacific railway Hamilton express plowed through the station with the engineer dead at his post and hand on the throttle. Fireman reached the box, applied the emergency brakes, and halted the train. The engineer John Paul likely struck by a semaphore.
Sioux City Iowa December 25 The First Baptist church has called Rev Dr J A Herrick of Bay City Michigan to succeed Rev George Soltau who resigned October 10 to join Moody Bible Institute in Chicago Rev Dr Herrick is expected to begin February 1 in Sioux City
Charles J. Glidden arrives in San Antonio after a cross continent auto trip from Boston. He plans to reach Mexico City on December 31 and on New Year’s Day deliver to President Diaz a greeting letter from President Roosevelt.
Shaw has been offered a substantial annual salary of $60,000 to assume the role of head of a life insurance company. The offer reflects high expectations for leadership and growth in the firm’s operations and policy portfolio.
In Castile Fallit a Guardia Civil operation detained a Carlist band of twenty, capturing 27 rifles 2000 cartridges and a rail-tearing machine. General Moore and Enrique Moore’s brother were among the prisoners then sent to Barcelona for trial.
The College of Physicians in Philadelphia received a $100 000 donation from Andrew Carnegie to help build a home and library. The offer is contingent on matching funds, with $380 000 already subscribed toward the goal.
In Atlanta on December 25 A J McKelway sez secretary of the national child labor committee received a letter from William J Bryan. Bryan thanks for a copy of the Beveridge bill and says its plan to prevent child labor matches his own call to suppress trusts. He asserts interstate commerce power gives Congress a simple effective remedy.
Supervisors from Whiteside Jo Daviess and Carroll counties and Stephenson state's attorney appoint committees to form an organization to investigate an alleged bridge trust operating in the district. Ogle county expected to take similar action. It is alleged that bridge companies pool interests and divide contracts among counties.
El Reno Oklahoma December 25 Captain Edgar A Macklin who was assaulted at his home Friday night by a negro has shown slight improvement this morning Doctors have not arrested the assailant but follow up several clues as officers investigate the case
In Bowling Green Kentucky on December 25 Tom Wilson ran amuck in the business district wounding six men. Policeman Pete Baddemaker is dying and Homer Still is in critical condition while the other four are not seriously hurt. Posses are pursuing Wilson.
Elizabeth and Julia Campbell daughters of Mr and Mrs George Campbell living near La Harpe die from suspected Christmas candy poisoning. Their younger brother is critically ill. The two girls died before a physician arrived.
Birmingham losses a grim Christmas with seven murders and two suicides in forty eight hours. The Birmingham area reports multiple fatal incidents including a fatal assault, a train death, and an accidental shooting. Authorities describe the period as unusually violent for the holiday.
Elmer James of Ridgely was severely burned about the head and face while playing Santa for his children. His false whiskers caught fire from a Christmas tree candle at his home in Springfield last night.
Five hundred horses and mules were burned in Harper brothers livery stable in Atlanta. The blaze, attributed to safe blowers, began when the safe exploded breaking the lamp and overturning it. Loss estimated at $100,000.
An earthquake shock occurred at 6 this morning in Fort de France Martinique lasting about 20 seconds with no damage reported.
A check for 75430.20 was sent to State Treasurer William N. Berry to settle the state’s claim against the Farmers' and Drovers' National Bank of Waynesburg Pa which was closed on orders from the comptroller of the currency over alleged falsified reports by cashier J B F Rinehart. Payment by the bondsmen creates a lien on funds held by receiver John B Cunningham.
New York December 25 attorney H I Kowalsky reported a forcible entry at his office and theft of letters he wrote to King Leopold of Belgium. Assistant District Attorney Miner said he will file John Doe proceedings and subpoena anyone connected with the crime.
Akron Ohio December 25 county commissioners remitted the 599 dollar fine tied to ex councilman Jerry Amundson who faced trial on bribery charges. The jail sentence suspended pending payment was lifted by the board citing Amundson’s large family to support.
Four men hauled five hundred live turkeys from Marling to Wellsville in Montgomery County over three days. The route highlights the county’s noted poultry prices as the birds moved toward market.
In Lake Andes Missouri region on December 25, H. Cashman, Charles Slaight, and Dan Slaight drove into an air hole in the Missouri River opposite Fort Randall and drowned.
Frank C. Oshann a 15 year old Lyons Iowa youth working in Davenport since September was crushed between two streetcars on Third Street near midnight. His body was wedged and could only be released after the cars were backed apart. Relatives from Lyons came to take the body home.
Miss Anna S. Hannebuth, River View principal, left to wed Fred Harrington of Minneapolis. The couple traveled to Chicago for family reunion. Harrington was slugged and robbed, died Saturday in a Chicago hospital. Superintendent Stevens says she will return to her old job.
The bureau of statistics of the department of commerce and labor reports U S trade with Porto Rico rising from about 4 060 000 in 1897 to over 40 000 000 by end of 1906. The document notes the substantial expansion since annexation.
Rome reports unprecedented volume of telegrams and letters to Pope Pius X on Christmas Day. United States send numerous messages expressing sympathy over France issues and some sovereigns reportedly dispatch autograph letters to the pontiff.
Lieut. L. D. Perine of the Fifty-fourth Infantry I N G the battalion adjutant is dead from consumption after a long illness. He was a popular figure in Burlington and well known for his military service and business ties.
Edgar E Clark argues the car shortage should not be considered by the states, stating it as a matter beyond state authority.
Special representative of the Journal reports from Washington that Edgar H. Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission urges no state action to solve the rail car shortage. He says only federal action under existing powers can help soon, and suggests broader congressionally enacted controls on car use, distribution by railroads, shipper obligations, and demurrage charges to prevent future shortages. Frank J. Stillman.
Kansas banks hold substantial surplus and profits according to State Bank Commissioner John Q. Royce. Across 682 banks with $11.67 million in capital, undivided profits total $2.5 million and deposits amount to $136.73 million, with state banks at $65.20 million and national banks at $57.78 million.
Mining circles in Dubuque Iowa are stirred by Pike's Peak Development Co discovering a fifteen inch jack vein at sixty five feet depth. A ton of high grade zinc was taken out Sunday and the property remains undeveloped with the vein depth undetermined.
Chicago dispatch reports Iowa will have fair skies tonight with only a slight temperature change. The sun rises at 7 18, sets at 4 24, and the moon sets at 2 20 a m.
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