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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
1
An investigation into renewal seeks removal of a key figure named Aesolu. Officials request nine formal actions to resolve the case. The procedure centers on proving grounds for renewal and compliance with governing statutes.
Rochester ministers draft resolutions urging city to create a Sunday public recreation commission. They seek open air park concerts in summer and hall events in winter, Sunday reading rooms in schools, and rest for actors while keeping entertainment suitable. Also note in Kansas City a judge orders four theatre managers jailed for bond refusal on Sunday work indictments.
Governor Hughes repeats his 1924 recommendation to remove Otto Kelsey from the office of state superintendent of insurance citing a Fleming report on the department. The Senate voted 27 to 24 last year against removal. the message was ordered printed and laid on the table. Also, U S suit to dissolve Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey begins its testimony in Albany, with several days expected.
Secretary Taft and Attorney General Hadley spoke to the Association of Young Republicans of Missouri in Kansas City urging defense of the present administration’s policies against wealthy evildoers. Taft pressed for a Republican push in the South, arguing regional attitudes have shifted toward aiding national questions.
Spirit Lake Iowa Feb 11 plans announced to rebuild the burned Hotel Orleans with a superior structure. John Burmister says insurance of 18000 covers the ruin and contents. The resort drew thousands from southern Minnesota and northern Iowa during summer months.
The Ohio Supreme Court struck down all indictments against the bridge trust in Erie county, holding them defective and affirming the Erie county circuit court in the Hughes and Webster cases. The move marks a major reversal in the anti-trust matter.
Washington February 11 General Oliver acting secretary of war issues order extending national cemetery interment privilege to wives of enlisted personnel in the army navy and marine corps previously limited to officers wives marking a policy change to remedy discrimination all branches now covered with the names of the armed services and government officials attached to the notice.
Cedar Rapids lawyer James H. Trewin announces his bid for the Republican nomination to represent Iowa's fifth congressional district in Congress. He seeks to succeed retiring Congressman Cousins in a move disclosed in Cedar Rapids on February 11.
New York reports the British steamer Eagle Point, 30 days out from London, sighted 270 miles east by south east of Sandy Hook by the steamer Underland yesterday. The Eagle Point was last spoken January 25 after reporting a broken shaft.
At a Central Federated Union meeting in New York on February 10 the federation urged Samuel Gompers of the AFL to call a nationwide convention of labor union representatives to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates and adopt a platform for a national labor party.
Davenport Iowa Feb 11 The Master Bakers of Iowa hold their annual convention here tomorrow A large number of delegates from across the state are expected for the executive committee meeting tonight and the main sessions.
The House naval affairs committee voted 13 to 5 to reject the president’s plan for four new battleships at 38 million dollars. They approved two ships at 9.5 million each, to be Delaware type, and set a total navy appropriation of 101 million, about 24 million under the department’s request. The panel also authorized eight submarine torpedo boats and extra recruiting to man new ships, with several fleet support vessels and subsurface torpedo boats to be considered in a later bill.
At a Carsonville township country school in Becker County Minnesota, teacher Miss Bessie Graham was shot and killed by a discarded suitor Charles Boldt during recess. Boldt then shot himself, dying from a self-inflicted wound as frightened pupils Priceless chaos spread. neighbors and local authorities in Becker and Hubbard counties were alerted.
In New York on February 11 Patrick H. McCormick of the Typo graphical union known as the Big Six along with George W. Jackson and Vincent J. Costello were fined 250 dollars each and sentenced to twenty days in prison for disobeying an injunction issued by the Typothetae of New York in 1906. Justice Bischoff imposed the sentence in the supreme court.
Ohio Republicans hold presidential delegate primaries in 36 counties today with 52 counties voting no actual ballots. Officials expect Taft to win in most areas and seek a unanimous convention result on March 3 after the state Supreme Court affirms a lower court ruling in Cuyahoga County.
Henry Thraxton, a Black man convicted of killing white W. E. Hanstucker two years earlier, was hanged in Birmingham after three gubernatorial respites. He mounted the scaffold smiling and began with I am here once again, ending with thanking you for your attention.
Valparaiso Indiana February 11 two men were struck and killed by a freight train on the Lake Shore railroad tracks in Porter. The deceased were Andrew Johnson of Chicago and Edward Vanderen of Green Bay Wisconsin who were walking on the rails at the time of the accident.
Des Moines Iowa February 11 the supreme court affirmed an injunction against the state executive council prohibiting false census figures for Atlantic The anti saloon league hailed the ruling as a victory claiming the census was padded to inflate the tally beyond 5600 and to give legal weight to a multijze saloon petition of half the voters
Irma Peru Feb. 11 The government overhauls plans for entertaining Evans fleet at Callao after Punta Arenas delay. News that the fleet was sighted by the Pacific navigation steamship Orita twelve miles east of Cape Pilar is regarded as practically assuring a safe passage through the Straits.
A band from the Parliament of Woman Suffragists clash with police outside the House of Commons in London. About forty shouting delegates are arrested for disorderly conduct as they seek to deliver resolutions protesting the government’s refusal to enfranchise women taxpayers.
Memphis Tenn February 11 Chancellor Heiskell extended a temporary injunction from last September stopping the organization of Negroes calling themselves the Improved Benevolent Order of Elks from using the Elks name or wearing Elks pins and buttons or adopting the Elks ritual. He said the name and secrets of an order cannot be usurped.
In Paris on February 11 Count Boni De Castellane was convicted of criminal assault and battery against his cousin Prince Helie De Sagan and fined 20 dollars. The prince received 20 cents in damages.
The House debated the legality of President Roosevelt creating the Inland Waterways Commission. Tawney urged opposing a Senate amendment to grant 1870 to Senator Bankhead for commission service, arguing lack of authority. Crumpacker disagreed, citing presidential power in extraordinary matters. The motion to recede and concur failed 56 to 101.
Andrew Spies a farmer living five miles north of Davenport Iowa hanged himself from a barn rafter early today. He left home for morning chores and was found about an hour later. No motive given. Survived by wife and ten children. Inquest scheduled for tomorrow.
Five men blew the Bank of Willard safe with nitroglycerin early today and escaped on a handcar after a street battle with residents. The explosion sparked a chase but no arrests were reported. The incident occurred in Willard, Missouri on February 11.
New York February 11 the arrival of Calcutta police chief prompts New York and Philadelphia to search for Indian revolutionaries. They are said to be shipping arms and ammunition to the east with large shipments billed as sewing machines and condensed milk.
Seven passengers were seriously injured when a street car plunged over a 13 foot embankment at West Homestead, a Pittsburg suburb. The car was demolished.
In Chicago on February 11 the case against Mrs Dora MacDonald charged with the murder of Websrer Guerin was placed in the hands of the jury this afternoon.
Dr John K Fowler pastor of First Presbyterian church and former moderator of the Wisconsin Presbyterian synod died today in La Crosse Wis from peritonitis He was a leading clergyman in the northwest region and a prominent denomination figure.
Forsyth Illinois Feb 11 Henry C Mowry former president of the Ilinois Grain Dealers association died at his home last night He was a grain dealer in central Illinois for over forty years
Senor Franco the former Portuguese premier and his family departed for Genoa this morning. Two detectives accompany the party to oversee their travel from Marseilles.
A terse note highlights a Washington based iquilial hub of society with brief mention of activities and community role. No dates or specific events are provided. The fragment suggests social functions or gatherings centered in Washington but lacks concrete details.
Washington notes from the Journal Bureau discuss the midwinter social surge in Washington as Manhattan society eyes the capital. The piece argues that wealthy “predatory” fortunes mingle with lawmakers, shaping a democratic yet exclusive scene, while Washington’s winter charm and political focus grow, reshaping regional power and city identity.
The Iowa Illinois region likely has showers tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Sunrise is 6 53 a m and sunset 6 17 p m Moonset 2 59 a m.
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