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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
1
In Burlington Iowa on January 2 more than 100 union barbers walked out demanding wages rise from $10 to $12 per week plus a 60 percent share if chair earnings exceed $18. Bosses rejected the demand as the strike began.
In Muncie Indiana a clash between strike breakers and striking car men left many hurt. The riot ended with state militia sleeping off the battle and streetcars operating under guard for service today.
Protective League urges the Judiciary Committee to scrutinize a treaty arrangement as tariff men press for changes in the probe. The push centers on oversight and potential legal questions surrounding the treaty framework.
Riot reporters describe 1000 strikers clashing with strike breakers in Muncie Indiana as cars ran under guard. Injuries include two conductors and three others as police and national guard consider troop deployment. Separately Sea Board Airline placed in receivership with Richmond Baltimore appointees.
Men from across North America gather in Boston to discuss improving Sunday school lessons at a conference called by W Hartshorn of the International Sunday School Association. The meet focuses on strengthening the lesson system and teacher guidance.
In Albany on January 2 a Republican assembly caucus informally declared Speaker James Wadsworth Jr. as the party’s candidate for governor.
Paris reports treat immigration talks with Japan as unsettled while the navy fleet keeps vessels together for the Pacific voyage. Secretary Root receives Japan’s detailed memorandum on immigration regulation and hints of willingness to meet American aims. Attorney General Honaparte declines to confirm a dissolution suit linking Union and Southern Pacific, as Ford City restarts Pittsburg Plate Glass operations and London lowers Bank of England rates to quell trade strain.
Attorney Clarence Darrow remained in fragile condition after another problematic night at the California Hospital. Doctors, led by Dr. John R. Haynes, will monitor him closely for two to three days with a possible operation by week’s end if his state improves. Mrs. Darrow stays with the Griffes.
Washington report notes the new House Office Building near the Capitol with 331 rooms. Rooms will be assigned by lot to House members after a January 9 draw. Public spaces include a cafe and two smoking rooms.
Paris decree notes a violent quarrel in Rue Chillot between Count Boni de Castellane and Prince Helie De Sagan. Castellane denounced the prince and a duel was believed to follow. Castellane recently divorced from Anna Gould of New York, with rumors of Gould’s engagement to De Sagan denied by Gould.
James Gardiner Stowe former consul general to South Africa and prominent U S manufacturer died at his Kansas City home today aged 60. He was among the best known industrial leaders in the nation.
In Kewanee Alabama on January 2 a man in an Indian costume with war paint and a spear burst into a Swedish Methodist church during a watch-night service. Rev. N W Bard led the exhortation as a large crowd watched in alarm. One woman fainted and a reward is offered for information identifying the intruder.
In St. Petersburg on January 2 indictments were returned against all members of the executive committee of the Popular Socialist Party. The accused, part of the intellectual section of the Social Revolutionists, are charged with being members of a secret organization seeking to overthrow the government.
Captain Delano of the Porto Rico passes Hog Island ten miles southeast and reports the schooner Elizabeth Palmer had been in a collision off Barnegat last Saturday night with an unnamed vessel that sunk. The Palmer rescued the other crew and brought them aboard.
A blaze destroyed the Staines Orphan Home on North Thirteenth street, Terre Haute. About one hundred orphans were inside but all escaped unharmed as panic ensued. The fire caused an estimated loss of 360,000 dollars.
Fire swept the bed room of Prince Ejitel Friedric the third son of Emperor William in the Bellevue royal chateau. The blaze caused considerable damage to the castle contents during the morning.
Berlin January 2 Maximilien Harden editor of Die Zukundt on trial for libel of Count Kuno von Moltke is seriously ill and cannot appear in court today.
Brook Indiana January 2 George Ade playwright announced he would seek delegate position to the Republican national convention from the Tenth district He endorses Vice President Fairbanks nomination and backs the party ticket in the coming race.
Dr Nicholas Senn a renowned United States surgeon died in Chicago Illinois today after a long distinguished career.
Colonel Bobroff, head of the provincial gendarmes, was shot and killed in a crowded Samara street today. The incident occurred January 2 as authorities investigate the motive and suspects.
A major fight is expected to be an absorbing feature of the January sessions. The league holds a key agreement that currently appears not legal, stirring debate over its validity and impact on legislative plans.
Washington report says the American Protective Tariff League will push Congress to discredit and oppose the German tariff arrangement. Lawmakers on the House and Senate judiciary committees are expected to tackle the issue after the holidays as a leading matter in both chambers.
Senator Callinger introduced a resolution seeking a comparative statement of Germany to the United States exports for July August and September this year versus the same months last year. The move follows a State Department bulletin and American Protective Tariff League pressure. Legal questions loom over the German tariff arrangement with debate on its legality and possible congressional action.
The proposed tariff scheme applies generally to all nations and would base ad valorem duties on export price when no home market exists. The American Protective Tariff League objects to this approach, arguing it neglects the home market price. Continued on Page 9.
Illinois and Iowa expect generally fair weather tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Sunrise 7 19 a m sunset 4 31 p m Moon rises 5 50 a m
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