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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
1
In Iowa City the commission weighs changes to the Post Office Department and Postal Service as a central figure in restructuring the national mailing system. Reports touch on authority and machinery behind postal operations amid broader government reform discussions.
A federal commission urges radical reform of the Post Office Department and postal service. It backs long tenure cabinet style leadership for continuity, decentralization to ease congestion, and merging of key accounts with centralized policy oversight. A companion report analyzes bureau abolition and division reorganizations. The review stresses method changes over individuals.
In Clinton Iowa on February 10, Conductor George Goodwin of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, after forty years with the company, reportedly faced distress from his dismissal. He shot himself at home, dying before a doctor could arrive. a coroner noted his mind had been affected and he left a note for his wife saying he would be better off dead.
Albany February 10 Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse University spoke at a New York State Bankers Association banquet, denouncing class hatred and prejudice against business leaders whose wealth fuels employment. Representative Charles N. Fowler outlined a banking and currency bill in his House address.
In Washington on February 10 the President sent nominations to the Senate for John M. Lenihan to be surveyor of customs for the port of Dubuque Iowa and Rockwell J. Flint to be marshal of the western district of Wisconsin.
Marion Illinois February 10 City Marshal William Abney shot and killed Ambrose Grogan and Frank Blake on a street Saturday night around 1130. Blake and Grogan were intoxicated and resisted the officer who asked them to go home. Abney’s first shot struck Blake in the neck and another fired at Grogan pierced his heart. Both men died instantly and a coroner's jury justified the marshal. A warrant was issued and Abney was held in five thousand dollars bond.
Edward C. Beldon of Suffield connects his auto to machines to bale 300 tons of hay, saw 100 cords of wood, and cut tobacco stalks and ice in Winsted Connecticut. He travels by car to save team expense, with wheels jacked to clear the ground.
The First National Bank of Brooklyn resumes business after closing on Oct. 21. Stockholders made good deficits of 165000 dollars that existed at suspension, allowing the bank to reopen in New York on February 10.
Chicago mass meeting of United Societies protested state law forcing Sunday saloon closures. Attendees backed resolutions criticizing the state attorney for reviving enforcement of long-dormant laws that would shutter gardens, halls, and venues selling beer. Mayor Busse praised for Sunday closing stance.
Chicago prosecutors begin the case against William Birmingham and Irene Alvina Jones for abducting eight year old Lillian Wolff from her Chicago home last fall. Ellen Gates of Iowa City Iowa, reportedly abducted by Birmingham over a year ago, is expected to testify.
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina has approved a new cabinet led by Deputy Heemskerk as prime minister. The move consolidates the government following recent political shifts in the Netherlands.
Joliet Illinois February 10 were the would be wreckers who planted uprights and cross ties on a bridge north of Lockport to block the east bound fast mail carrying U S soldiers from Chicago to Kansas City. A north bound freight hit the obstacle wrecking the engine. no crew identified and the culprits escaped. The fast mail runs at sixty mph and would have caused mass loss if on the south bound track.
In Detroit on a prohibition Saturday, about 1850 saloons closed from midnight to 6 am with only five open. Police report hundreds of intoxicated patrons riding home after bars were packed to the doors. Prohibitionists vow to field a strong city and state slate in April with hopes 400 more saloons go out of business by May 1 renewal.
Cleveland Ohio February 10 between five thousand and six thousand men returned to work at the Lorain plant of the National Tube Company. The plant has been closed several months and is expected to re employ the full quota soon. Chicago Illinois February 10 the Plate Slab Structural mills of the Illinois Steel Company in South Chicago opened today giving work to 2 000 men.
Senator Foraker issued a lengthy reply in Washington on February 10 to the president's statement about patronage concerns. He read from the president’s correspondents and outlined his stance on federal patronage in Ohio.
Secretary Taft arrived from Washington in Kansas City Missouri and began a day of conferences receptions and entertainment set to fill his hours before departing for Grand Rapids Michigan tonight.
Senator Burnham of New Hampshire introduced in Congress a measure offering rural delivery and parcel post for merchandise mailed on rural routes. The bill has endorsement from the President and Postmaster General Meyers, signaling strong official support for agriculturists.
Miles Morrow was found guilty after sixteen hours of deliberation in Ottumwa district court of assault with intent to commit murder. He stabbed his paramour Mary Judson on December 14 and had earlier shot and killed Ben Farrell in a quarrel over Judson, after moving to Ottumwa from Mount Pleasant.
The constitutional convention in Lansing has taken a weeklong recess to allow the phraseology committee to finish the new constitution. Upon reconvening, few changes are expected. Much of the old document, including the taxation section, remains intact.
In Bordeaux on February 10 Senor Franco former Portuguese premier, his wife and son, departed by train at 7 43 am for Marseilles in a sudden move.
Washington reports two small earthquakes detected on seismographs during Saturday night and Sunday morning. Officials say the quakes probably occurred at a great distance from the capital.
Chicago reporters note hog receipts at the Union Stock Yards break records with more than 75 000 head unloaded by noon on February 10. The rush surpasses the prior 1895 high of 74 551 as high corn prices push farmers to market swine, causing a 10 to 15 cent drop in prices.
Senator Aldrich spoke in the Senate today outlining the currency bill bearing his name. The galleries were crowded with many bankers present including J Pierpont Morgan of New York.
Davenport Iowa February 10 special B S McCullick cashier of the defunct Princeton Iowa Savings Bank was arrested on charges of making false entries in the bank books The bank closed recently by order of the state auditor a receiver is in charge A shortage about 5000 due to mismanagement has been found with a 1000 entry credited to the county clerk of Scott county instead of the banks cashier He was released on 3000 bonds.
London reports King Edward III left for Brighton for a change of air after several sleepless nights due to a severe sore throat. The monarch has been troubled by throat discomfort recently.
In Brookhaven Mississippi February 10 a mob of about two thousand overpowered deputies and Jackson's Military company and hanged a Black man accused of criminal assault on Miss Wells. Two mob members were wounded in the clash.
Stanford B. Lewis corrected prior testimony in the Sanderson fraud trial to clarify he mislabeled officials. He said he confused titles and meant the Auditor General when referring to the state official previously called Attorney General Hampton L. Carson.
In Marshalltown Iowa on February 10 11 year old Jesse Flower warned his playmate Frank Haddock Iowas left breast was struck by a 22 caliber rifle that discharged though described as not loaded Haddock son of farmer Charles Haddock of Marietta is in critical condition with a guarded prognosis.
Frederick Holmes, a London millionaire, and his wife and daughter were found dead from bullet wounds. Two women servants also died by gunfire while asleep. Scotland Yard believes Holmes killed the women and then committed suicide, possibly driven by a post influenza illness.
Francis T. Roots, president of the First National Bank in Connersville Indiana, killed himself today with a firearm after months of ill health. Roots had served in the state legislature and was involved with multiple business interests.
The Johnson versus Fisch trial continues in district court with witness testimony completed by Saturday and attorneys arguing the case today. The jury is expected to receive the case late this afternoon.
The weather page notes rain in southern Illinois and rain or snow in the north tonight. Tuesday brings moderate temperatures. In Iowa rain or snow is expected tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions in the northwest. Sunrise at 6:53, sunset at 5:15, moonset at 1:48.
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