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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
1
The finance committee released details on a policy allowing banks to issue currency up to a limited amount secured by good collateral. A Brownson incident is noted, with graft reportedly found, though specifics remain sparse.
Aldrich introduces the financial bill as the Senate opens. It sets an added bank circulation cap at 250 million dollars with issuance by the comptroller of currency and a 75 percent linkage to bond value. A separate inquiry seeks to air the Admiral Brownson incident as graft in engraving is charged in a Baltimore ink conspiracy.
Workmen for the Kansas Natural Gas company drowned when a skiff overturned at Kickapoo near Leavenworth Kansas. Nine men were aboard and seven lost their lives as two were rescued by Ernest Schweitzer at personal risk. Names listed include Frank Hill Ralph Hill Charles Baker John Baker Elmer Hundley Grover Hundley and an unknown Swede. The tragedy occurred while the crew rowed toward the Kansas side during pipe line construction under the river.
New York aldermen consider a measure introduced by Councilman Sullivan prohibiting women from smoking in cafes and other public places. The ordinance was sent to committee and will receive a public hearing.
Fire swept through Centerdale early today destroying Fred Hartley’s elevator containing about 9 000 bushels of grain. A temporary railroad station on the Cedar Rapids branch of the Rock Island also burned. Loss pegged at 15 000 dollars with 4 500 dollars insured.
Four major Fifth Avenue diamond dealers Joseph Frankel's Sons and partners at 576 Fifth Avenue and E M Gattle & Co. at 420 Fifth Avenue were placed in trusteeship for liquidation. The move follows financial embarrassment reported yesterday in New York.
Gustav Scheel and wife filed a $15,000 damages suit in Davenport Iowa alleging Drs Matthey brothers left a sponge in Mrs Scheel during an operation. A second operation was needed seven weeks later to remove it.
District Attorney Sims filed a petition in the U S circuit court asking for a higher superseders bond for the Indiana branch of Standard Oil. He says the company has assets over 27 million dollars and appeals the 29.24 million dollar fine imposed by Judge Lands. The government again urges the bond match the fine amount pending appeal.
George Dixon the former featherweight champion known as Little Chocolate died in Bellevue hospital alcohol ward after a long struggle with alcohol. He was thirty seven, penniless, and had long held the featherweight title. Dixon earned thousands in the ring and spent it socially.
In San Francisco on January 6 three hospital laundry workers perished when an outbuilding burned. The blaze briefly threatened the French hospital and caused a panic among patients before the flames were controlled.
The county grand jury in St. Joseph Missouri reports uncovering frauds in the electric lighting department. Indictments are said to cover the heads of departments and city employees. It notes that dead men had been carried on the payroll for years, and the names have not been released.
Nebraska boxing prospect Bryan faces energized opponents as Johnson looks to beat him. City buzz surrounds upcoming bout with potential upset and strong challenger activity.
Washington report details anti Bryan strategy aiming to deny the Nebraska candidate a two thirds share at the Democratic national convention. Governors Johnson of Minnesota and several regional leaders are courted to gain enough delegates to stop Bryan.
Washington D C Jan 7 Commander William Hale Driggs U S N retired died here yesterday aged wt
Queenstown reports the Canadian Pacific steamer Mount Royal proceeding to port after a month at sea with 400 aboard. Earlier reports suggested sighting 250 miles west of Fastnet, raising hopes of safety as Lake Manitoba dispatches to assist.
Washington January 7 Postmaster General Meyer issues a rule: no contract for star screen wagon messenger or special service routes may transport intoxicating liquor between points while performing mail service. The order applies to all future contracts and carriers on these routes.
Cologne Jan 7 Dr Carl Peters former governor of German East Africa sues the Cologne Gazette chief editor and Berlin correspondent for libel He seeks damages for a publication stating he sent a letter to an English Bishop confessing to having executed a negress in Africa for sexual misdoing The case threatens to reopen debate over his East Africa governorship.
New York reports 500 warrants issued in municipal court for eviction of tenants in a rent strike. Marshals will take about two weeks to serve notices while landlords in fifty-one houses reportedly agree to reduce rents. East Side tensions followed Sunday clashes as police dispersed rioters opposing red flag removals. Several tenant meetings were held last night.
Four men attempted to robberize a Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train at Union Station in Kansas City early today. They fled empty handed and left no clue for investigators.
Rev. J. R. Hargraves of Iowa Falls has been called by the Baptist church in Iowa City.
In New York on January 7, jurors for the Evelyn Thaw case continued to be questioned by District Attorney Jerome with a 100 member panel. Nine jurors remained. two provisional jurors were excused, and William H. Roberts was seated as juror number ten. A juror reported losing a $150 watch and chain, and Mrs. Evelyn Thaw’s sister, Mrs. George L. Carnegie, attended despite heavy rain.
James B. Clow president of James B. Clow & Sons died today in Chicago from pneumonia. The firm produces plumbing and heating goods and was a notable local manufacturer.
A new U S Postal Department rule requires second class newspapers to keep subscriptions under three months in arrears, effectively demanding prepaid terms. The Journal asks rural route, post office and carrier subscribers to cooperate in complying with the law.
Des Moines reports reveal state representative John Cottrell of Kingsley promises marriage to Mrs. Beedie Hough after divorces from their spouses, with attorneys negotiating a settlement. Cottrell says he will relocate after the case, while Hough endures public attention and sleep loss.
Miss Ethyle Mae Parsele of Atlantic City became the first leap year proposer to be accepted in the area by Thomas L. Rogers of Philadelphia. Rogers accepted the proposal at his Summer Street home in Philadelphia.
Senator Allison of Iowa, veteran chairman of the appropriations committee, is confined to his home with the grip. His illness may delay the preparation of the financial bill in Washington.
Iowa fair tonight and Wednesday with cooler Wednesday afternoon. Illinois generally fair tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Sunrise 7 18. Sunset 4 37. Moonset 9 22 p m.
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