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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
1
Washington weighs dispatching American battleships and fleets to Sicily to aid relief efforts. The nation considers liberal gifts to support relief, with President Roosevelt and Congress debating the best means to respond to international appeals.
U S relief efforts surge after Italy quake with messages to Congress for funds and a fleet deployment. The Red Cross systematizes aid as Chicago St Louis and New York organizers mobilize subscriptions and donations from major corporations and citizens.
Reported deaths occur as hotel structures fail during a collapse scene. The incident results in multiple casualties among guests and workers amid falling debris and chaotic rescue efforts. Authorities investigate structural integrity and safety compliance after the disaster.
Muscatine launches a relief drive for Calabria and eastern Sicily after the devastating Messina quake. Women’s Relief Corps led by Mrs. Sarah M. Fox plans a tag day and church appeals to raise funds for the Red Cross. Local Sicilian residents report relatives affected and urge speedy contributions.
Des Moines dispatch reports W. T. Harding of Sioux City will withdraw as a candidate for speaker of the house. Progres sives and standpatters may not hold separate caucuses for house officials with indications the progressives will secure the speakership and standpatters seek a conservative choice.
The article reports widespread relief efforts across Illinois and neighboring regions after the Italy earthquake. Estimates expect at least $20,000 from Chicago via the Red Cross and Italian consul, with funds also raised in Joliet and Rockford churches and communities.
Rome dispatches describe Calabria and Eastern Sicily devastated by the quake with 115000 dead estimated and likely more. Survivors suffer from hunger and exposure as rescue teams plan for 25000 to free and bury victims, while King Victor Emmanuel III coordinates aid and Russian wounded are to be landed at Naples.
In Messina today a group of famine-stricken scavengers gathered amid ruins of a destroyed home seeking food. Conflicts erupted as first finds were contested with revolvers and knives, forcing survivors to defend scarce dry beans and figs as several fighters were wounded or killed.
Reggzieg reports a suspected total loss of a regiment after a Palms tidal surge. About three hundred soldiers' bodies have been recovered as ruins burn to sanitize for pestilence control. Field kitchens are feeding troops amid the disaster zone.
Davenport reports ten more suits filed against saloon keepers for violating the mulci law totaling 21. The civic federation pushes strict enforcement of the law as the dispute escalates.
Media Pennsylvania December 31 jury hears Florence Erb recount a quarrel with Captain J Clayton Erb that she says began with insults and led to the vase and cuspidor being thrown. Sister Catherine Biesel is defendant in the murder case. The testim ony is presented to bolster the defense.
In Flushing New York Mrs General Peter C Hains testified about Captain Peter C Hains Jr boyhood showing signs of weakness. She linked those signs to a possible mental condition amid revelations about her alleged misconduct. She broke down twice and spoke of hysteria. General Hains testified that his father died from insanity.
Henry Halvorson of Clear Lake, a grocer, was arrested by state pure food inspector Cottoren for selling rotten eggs. He pleaded guilty and received a nominal fine and vowed to arrest the farmer who supplied the decayed eggs.
Dr Ray Woodhouse of New Liberty and Coral Healey of Milan Mo were married at the bride's Milan home on Sunday The couple returned to New Liberty after visiting Wilton friends and plan to reside where the groom practices dentistry The Woodhouse family and bride's relations are noted as well known in Wilton and vicinity
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said foot and mouth disease is largely contained with no new outbreaks after Dec. 8 in Snyder County Pennsylvania. He warned investigations proceed slowly to avoid foreign quarantine. Senator Hale noted no plan to summon Roosevelt before the Appropriations Committee as he retires March 4. In DC, J J Darlington seeks amendment to a decree sentencing Gompers Morrison and Mitchell, attaching costs to respondents.
Iowa stockholders in the Denver and Northwestern Fuel Co. filed a petition for accounting in federal court against six Denver men. They charge misapplication of funds and wrongful transfer of the company’s stock and property to the Union Land Company.
Charles D. Swick, prominent Iowa Odd Fellow, vanished from Marshalltown on December 31 leaving a note confessing a shortage in accounts and threatening self harm. Examination shows only a small shortage so far identified.
In Kankakee Illinois on December 31 Mrs William Shutters wife of a farmer was accidentally shot by a shotgun discharged while her husband removed it from a peg in their kitchen. The full charge struck her face and caused death.
In a statement today the brother of the president elect says Taft sacrifices self and puts party harmony first. He indicates Burton will receive the Senate position, emphasizing personal ambition behind the decision.
Columbus Ohio Dec 31 definite announcement from Taft headquarters that Charles P Taft has withdrawn from the senatorial contest to preserve Republican unity. The Hamilton county delegation pledged to Burton ensuring his election to the seat of Senator Foraker. Foraker withdraws and Gov Harris and Jen Keifer also pull back while Lt Gov Harding remains out.
The funeral of Mrs. F A J Gray was held this morning at the residence of her son south of Wilton Iowa with Rev Jay of Lyons presiding. The service was impressive and interment followed in Oakdale cemetery.
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