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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
1
Announcement of funeral arrangements for a royal line follows reports from Franco in flight. A youthful monarch shows improved condition after prior wounds. Condition of the heir remains a focus as a father and brother are killed, while Portugal enjoys a moment of peace.
A San Antonio message says Henry Ries, believed murdered, is alive. Police found letters to the Iowa City man on the dead man, leading officials to notify Iowa City that Ries was the victim. How the Iowa City letters reached the dead man remains a mystery.
Reports from Feuntas de Onore and Lisbon indicate a Portuguese republic pro visional government exists in Oporto and Premier Franco has reportedly fled to a British cruiser near Cascaes. The king Manuel’s condition improves after being wounded. multiple cabinet reshuffles continue as martial law and arrests are enforced nationwide.
In Morocco south of Kasbah Ber Rahid eight Frenchmen were killed and fifty wounded as Col. Soutegourd led a force marching against Chaouia tribesmen. A defender reinforcement by Lieut. Col. Brollard joined two infantry companies and artillery to drive off the Arabs after a two hour engagement.
Philadelphia reporting that all hope is given up for the steamship Bluefield which left Jacksonville January 21 bound for Philadelphia. The only possible hope is that Captain Higgins and his eighteen crew members have been picked up by a foreign bound vessel.
Oscar Hogan, described as colored, was sentenced by Judge M A Roberts to life imprisonment in Ottumwa Iowa for assaulting Mary Mahoney an elderly woman last September. During the trial an attempted lynching of Leroy Edwards, also colored and charged with rape, was alleged to have influenced the jury.
Thos. L. Lewis, newly elected president of the United Mine Workers, says he will be radical enough to defend the rights of thousands of workers while remaining conservative to accept what laboring men believe is theirs. Reports show 127 025144 votes cast for president with Lewis at 64 5 2 and W. B. Wilson 62 472.
Chicago Feb 4. James Gellatly of Hamilton county Nebraska his wife and nine children and his mother Mrs Gellatly arrived in Chicago to undergo treatment to prevent hydrophobia. They believe milk from a cow with rabies transmitted the disease after a dog bite.
Sebastopol February 4. Rear Admiral Wiren issues orders after revolu tionists attacked sentries at local arsenals. Sentries may fire without warning on suspects near arsenals or storehouses from 6 p m to 6 a m.
American military and naval authorities watch developments in a new heavier-than-air airship style. Officials assess potential use in combat and the impact on future warfare as discussions continue.
Washington reports that French and German airship progress sparks new interest in the U S signal corps. A White House conference with President and Gen Allen backs a 200000 appropriation for airship experiments as bids on a heavier-than-air machine draw 41 responses. Fort Omaha could become a major signal service hub as bills push expanded corps reach.
In Michigan at the Minnesota hotel in M. Tlemens on February 4 a two story, 50 room hotel burned overnight. All guests escaped unharmed though possessions were lost.
J. Thom as, 62, a Clinton native and carpenter, was found dead in bed at his Stockholm street home on February 4. Cause of death listed as heart trouble.
Washington Senator Piles urged Congress to approve a 700000 appropriation for a government exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition to open in Seattle on June 1, 1909. The fair aims for government participation in building and exhibits, unlike most prior world fairs.
A Tangier dispatch reports a clash between French troops and Moors near Settat Morocco. About 10 000 Moors were killed or wounded while French losses reached 160 men including four officers. Moors charged bravely, dying at the mouths of the guns as corpses piled up.
Paris February 4 The Sagan Cas tellane case opened in the criminal court with Count Boni and Count Jean Castellane charged with assault on Prince Helie De Sagen in January. Boni promised to reveal documents explaining motives, but their intimate nature blocked public release. Helie interrupted, calling the statements forgeries as Boni admitted spitting in Helie’s face and said he did not arrange a duel because no one would stand for the prince on the field of honor.
Policeman William Walsh, heir to 15000 from an Irish uncle, kept his job after a theft incident. He vowed to stay on until he captured the black purse thief, Edward James, who he spotted near the same patrol box and arrested again, leaving his future status undecided.
Representatives of forty or fifty major commercial bodies plan to press President Roosevelt tomorrow to send a special message to Congress advocating legislation to create a tariff commission. Arrangements for the reception were completed today in Washington D C.
In Xenia Ohio on February 4 a fire at a steel building killed two volunteer firemen Joseph Fletcher a grocer and Martin Ullery a janitor. Fire Chief Buckler was badly injured as a wall collapsed during the blaze that gutting two adjoining structures and causing about $100 000 in losses.
Indiana Republicans today chose twenty six delegates by district conventions to the national convention. The entire Indiana delegation will back Vice President Fairbanks. The state committee and Republican editorial association also endorsed him. The Indiana Lincoln League meets February 12 at Wabash and will endorse him. The Chicago delegation from Indiana will also support Fairbanks.
A banquet was held aboard the Chilean cruiser Chacabuco at Punta Arenas for American fleet admirals captains and officers. About fifty guests attended in the ward room decorated for the event. Admiral Simpson offered a toast to the United States navy and the Chilean government welcomed the Americans. Admiral Thomas replied with goodwill remarks.
Topeka Kan Feb 4 Beginning Feb 9 the Santa Fe railway will annul its principal local passenger trains in Kansas General Manager Hurley says the cut is needed due to a drop in the road earnings for the past year.
In London on February 4 the master in chancery dismissed G H Druce’s civil suit to possess the late Duke of Portland estate. Druce’s attorney appealed the decision and the appeal was allowed.
Dr. Allen Ferris of the State lunacy commission reported Thaw remained nervous yet not despondent after a visit by Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and attorney Daniel O Riley. Alienists met Thaw as Mrs Thaw planned to stay near Matteawan for two weeks while habeas corpus actions loom.
Roland Beard and Lemman of Hygen Ice Co and Joseph Miller of Toledo Ice & Coal Co were sentenced by Judge Kinkade to six months in jail and to pay costs for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Convicted last July, they had faced six months in the workhouse and a 2500 fine. a recent supreme court ruling allowed jail but not workhouse. All defendants come from prominent Toledo families.
J W Ingham former Republican candidate for the Legislature from Washington County died suddenly in Stratford Texas while visiting his two sons. He had not been ill and word of his death came as a shock. His body will be returned home and funeral arrangements will follow.
Rear Admiral Evans cabled the Navy Department that Chilean authorities and people at Punta Arenas received the fleet most heartily and graciously. The Chilean government offered coal at Punta Arenas to the battleships, but it was not required to be used.
Town expected rain or snow tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. South Illinois to see rain, northern portions to receive rain or snow tonight and Wednesday. Sunrise 7:91, sunset 5:08, moonset 11 p.m.
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