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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
1
A proposed bill aims to fix the federal probe right by granting federal authorities authority to investigate interstate corporations. It seeks to mitigate effects of the Harri man decision by restoring investigative reach across state lines.
After the holiday recess, identical bills will be introduced in both houses to empower federal authorities to investigate interstate corporations, countering the Supreme Court Harriman decision. Critics say the ruling limits the Interstate Commerce Commission, potentially leaving railroads beyond government scrutiny.
Oskaloosa Iowa on Christmas day saw seventeen marriages, breaking prior records. The Iowa Evening Press notes seven teen weddings celebrated, highlighting a festive spree with notable turnout in the town.
Five African American men were mortally wounded in a large pistol fight at Fidelia in Christian County Kentucky late yesterday. Charles Sanders reportedly tried to steal a jug of whisky and was shot, triggering a broad exchange of nearly 100 shots.
Washington announces Admiral George Dewey marks his seventy first birthday today. Though still vigorous in mind, the aged admiral has suffered for six weeks with a sciatica attack and is not in the best health.
In Stearns Kentucky two pitched battles yesterday between deputy U S marshals and striking miners left two dead and ten wounded. Marshal John Mullins of Richmond was killed and miner Richard Ross wounded as the hotel burned after a barricade standoff. The clash followed defiance of a temporary restraining order and signals of further trouble in the mining district.
A Chinese immigrant leper and tuberculosis patient who lived in Harrisburg since July 1907 died in a city hospital. He had been isolated after being found as a restaurant cook and the city debated his maintenance costs which rose from 175 to 200 dollars per month.
In Chicago on December 26 tensions at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church led to police intervention as rebels armed with revolvers and knives blocked regulars led by Pastor Rev. A Mandelares. Seven arrests followed the confrontation.
In San Francisco Claus Spreckles renowned sugar magnate dies at age 95 from pneumonia after returning from New York. Born in Lamstadt Germany in 1828 he built the Bay sugar refinery and expanded to Hawaii railroads and steamship ventures. Other notices report Geo C Hurlbut of the American Geographical Society dies from crash injuries. Rep David C Davey of Louisiana dies after illness. Dr Richard A F Penrose Sr father of Sen Penrose dies of pneumonia.
In Flushing New York December 26 the trial of Thornton J Hains in a murder case opened with defense attorney Joseph Shay alleging the state evidence is false and that Hains had no role in William Annis death His client aims to prove Peter C Hains mental instability and that he could not have planned the killing Judge Crane rejects dismissal of the indictment and allows the case to proceed with only two defense witnesses.
Chicago authorities report a federal grand jury inquiry into the big packing firms. United States District Attorney Sims says methods will be thoroughly examined. Special agents from the Interstate Commerce Commission and Justice Department operatives will present findings on potential tacit price fixing and territory division.
Willemstad reports General Gregorio Segundo Riera, long linked to Cuban revolutionists against President Castro, says he was summoned to Venezuela by Acting President Gomez and will depart Sunday for Caracas. General Aristides Telleria, former governor of Lara and longtime exile, also summoned to Venezuela by Gomez.
Foreign Minister Iswolsky, presenting Russia's annual foreign policy statement in St. Petersburg, voiced warm approval of the Japanese American agreement. He said it guaranteed the territorial status quo the open door in the Far East and the integrity and dependence of China, noting Russia was informed of the terms before signing.
Bloomfield Iowa December 26 Eddie Sins age 15 son of Mr and Mrs G W Sins of Russell died in hospital from injuries after being struck by a Burlington train near Russell. Cause of accident unknown but he was found near the tracks a mile east of Russell severely injured.
Irvine Kentucky December 26 The jury in the Beach Hargis case charged with murdering his father Judge James Hargis reported they could not agree and were discharged. The panel stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction.
In Lincoln Nebraska Herman Wiedburg killed his nine year old son Sidney who was a cripple and then shot himself dying instantly. Authorities say the father who was in poor health had been brooding over his ailment and the boy’s condition prompting the tragedy.
Henry W. Poor, partner in H. W Poor & Co of New York and Boston, filed a voluntary assignment for creditors. Circulating reports in the financial district put Poor’s liabilities near three million dollars, while attorneys declined to discuss assets or liabilities.
White House statement on December 26 states President Roosevelt cannot pardon or express opinions on the cases of Gompers Mitchell Morrison of the American Federation of Labor, as those matters remain in court and require judicial process.
New Haven Conn Dec 26 1905 the election court to inquire into Governor elect George Lilleys campaign and election expenses opened today under the corrupt practice act of 1905. George L Fox a city schoolmaster filed the application in a historic proceeding hailed as possibly the first election court in the United States.
Polish miner Karl Tomczyk, held on robbery and attempted murder charges after an arrest ordered by the state department for the German government, vows strong opposition to extradition. He was captured in West Frankfort Illinois, with alleged crimes occurring in Bochum Germany within the past year. He admits visiting Prussia but denies involvement in the offense.
Grinnell Iowa December 26 Jesse Finley a well known character has been arrested charged with the murder of Thomas W Reed a well known farmer four years ago and the mystery of the killing is likely to be cleared up
Paris reports a poorly dressed man, Gene Mattis, leaped at President Fallieres from Rue del Etoile. He grabbed at the president and claimed he wished to pull the beard. Detectives restrained him and found royalist medals and documents. Investigators link him to royalist circles though motives remain uncertain.
Moscow officials report Baron Cotte, head of the secret police, killed in a clash with revolutionists in a suburban villa. Col. Muraki wounded as several policemen fall. Troops were summoned and a pitched battle followed with many casualties on both sides.
A fire at an automobile garage adjoining a rooming house at 1350 Wabash avenue in Chicago drove 35 men and women, in their night clothes, into the streets early today. Loss estimated at $60,000.
Davenport reports Captain August Reimers, a wealthy citizen and Civil War veteran, has died. The prominent local figure, known for wealth and civic involvement, passed away in Davenport, Iowa, on December 26.
Partly cloudy tonight with warmer conditions in the east and colder Sunday. Illinois forecast calls for fair skies in the south and mixed precip in the north with warmer tonight and colder Sunday. Sunrise is 7 17, sunset 4 28, moon set 10 40 p.m.
Pittsburg Pa December 26 government to take hand in municipal graft case. Seventeen council members notified they are under surveillance and may be arrested as federal investigators join the probe. Voters League says DOJ will investigate banks serving city funds and possible missing 176000 in depositor influence.
In Oakland California on December 26 a high speed race on Foot Hill boulevard ended with chauffeur William L. Mowery killed instantly. A second man and two young women were severely injured when Mowery’s car skidded on a dangerous double turn and overturned. The steering wheel trapped him and crushed his chest.
The First National Bank of Monrovia, California, was robbed of about $29,000 between last Saturday and Monday. The loot was recovered, no arrests have been made, and the bank is insured for $25,000 with a casualty company. Stockholders face a loss under $5,000.
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