Three Boats in Initial Cortes to Davenport
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
1
Regatta Opens With Speed Run From Muscatine
The first annual Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta opened in Muscatine this afternoon with a cruiser run to Davenport and back. Sparks, Sparks II and the Viviane led the field as 6 hours or more are expected for the trip, with Muscatine in sight for the 7 o'clock finish. Delegations from Burlington, Keokuk and Davenport-Rock Island arrived as St. Louis boats joined the event, while rain kept some visitors indoors at the clubhouse and hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Davenport
Sparks
Sparks II
Viviane
Muscatine
Burlington
Ft. Madison
Rock Island
Mississippi
St. Paul
St. Louis
L. C. Gbenck
I. S. Potter
Lee Ashcraft
Tom P. Wilson
Harry Asthalter
Charles Salisbury
Quincy
Keokuk
Muscatine Harbor
Sparks Machine Company
Alton
C. F. Sparks
Ralph Webb
Richard
David
Katherine Sparks
Veteran editor's wife dies. other accident in Washington Iowa
Mrs. Howard A. Burrel widow of the Washington Press editor died of pulmonary tuberculosis at 74. Her body to be cremated in Davenport. A second item reports Mrs. Phil Schrader injuring her right wrist when a gun under a bed discharged while she retrieved shoes, doctors treating for possible arm loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard A. Burrel
Washington Press
Davenport
Phil Schrader
No Real Deficit Says Cortelyou
Secretary Cortelyou issued a statement on the treasury showing a $60,000,000 apparent deficit. He argues the figure is misleading due to outdated bookkeeping and says there is in fact a surplus when ordinary receipts are counted. He cites the practice of funding ordinary expenditures with bonds as a more accurate gauge of financial strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Treasury
Minor LA quake rattles area with no damage reported
A slight earthquake shock hit Los Angeles this morning and caused no damage or injuries. Officials reassured residents and recorded negligible effects on structures. The event adds to a sequence of small quakes in the region this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Government Resignation Expected Over Finance Policy
Tokyo July 3 cabinet to resign tomorrow citing Premier Marquis Saionji ill health though real cause is clash over government retrenchment in finances. Budget cuts in army and navy, postponed public works, and push for a sinking fund and annual loan repayments are at issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Marquis Saionji
the Home Department
Mackenzies Successor Col Marshall Appointed Chief Engineer
President Roosevelt appointed Colonel William L. Marshall as chief of the corps of engineers United States Army. He succeeds Brigadier General Alexander Mackenzie who retired May 25. Marshall has led river and harbor work in the New York district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Marshall
Oyster Bay
L. L
Roosevelt
William L. Marshall
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
Alexander Mackenzie
Col. Marshall
New York District
Couple Not Guilty In Wife Murder Trial Near Foosland
The jury found Eleazer O'Neal and Mrs. Gertie Pierson not guilty of murdering Orrie Pierson, wife’s husband, near Foosland three months ago, in Champaign County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Eleazer O'Neal
Gertie Pierson
Orrie Pierson
Foosland
Receiver Appointed for U S Boxboard and Paper Firm
Vice Chancellor Howell in Trenton announces Thom as F Raymond of Newark New Jersey and Sidney Mitchell of Chicago appointed as receivers for the United Boxboard and Paper company, a concern with mills in multiple regions of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Howell
Thomas F. Raymond
Newark
Sidney Mitchell
Chicago
United Boxboard and Paper Company
United States
Silver Service Presented to North Carolina Cruiser
In Washington on July 3 a handsome silver service was presented to the armored cruiser North Carolina by citizens of the state of North Carolina. The presentation occurred off Cape Leokeut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
CapeLeoekeut
Mixed Orders Cause Wreck Six Die and Thirty Four Hurt
A head on collision of two trains near Knob Noster Missouri after misinterpreted orders killed six aboard and injured thirty four. The California special from St Louis carrying five cars faced a two hour delay for discharged soldiers from Fort Leavenworth. The Kansas City bound train carried eight cars and the wreck involved eight unnamed injured aboard. Officials investigate whether Sedalia dispatch or Lamonte operator failed to relay or flag the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knob Noster
Here
Burk
M. J
Poplar Bluff
Frisbie
W. J
St. Louis
Harding
W. H
Hood
John
Hurley
Inglish
S. R
Olean
Story
Fred
Franklin
Endress
J. D
Leavenworth
Kas
Farris
H. H
Kansas City
Fisher
Nannie
A. Strang
Sedalia
Lamonte
Flac
Sidine
Bishop Potter Remains Near Death After Illness
Copperstown New York July 3 Bishop Potter is barely conscious this morning and appears near death though still alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Potter
Copperstown
N. Y
Cleveland Will Filed For Grover Cleveland Estate
The will of Grover Cleveland has been filed in New York and will be probated within ten days. The estate amount is unclear but reported to be larger than expected and will provide for Mrs. Cleveland and the children. Cleveland drafted the will and arranged how his property should pass to his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grover Cleveland
Fireworks Disaster in Weather Deadly Blaze
A fireworks accident caused a deadly fire in a building where an employee warned girls and saved at least 75 occupants. Four were seriously injured as six killed total. The Iowa forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with east showers tonight, while Illinois expects similar conditions with little temperature change. Sunrise 4:19, sunset 7:30, moonset 10:51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Fire kills two, injures ten at Cramp's shipyards in Philadelphia
A explosion on the oil tank barge Shanago undergoing repairs at Cramp's shipyards caused a blaze that killed two men and injured ten. In Cleveland a fireworks store blast at Kresge & Co. led to multiple injuries as workers and shoppers fled through windows and stairways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Shanago
Cramp’s Shipyards
Cleveland
Kresge & Co
Henry Miller
U S Troops Capture Seven Mexicans at Del Rio
San Antonio July 3 United States troops captured seven alleged Mexican revolutionists at Del Rio and surrounding areas. Four were taken the night before last by cavalry and three yesterday morning. All are jailed in Del Rio with about 209 troops reported along the river. more arrests are likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
del Rio
W. E. Weatherbee
Uncle Remus Author Joel Harris Ill at Snap Bean Farm
Atlanta July 3 Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus is seriously ill at his Atlanta suburb home Snap Bean Farm. The 60 year old author of the Uncle Remus stories rose to prominence while with the Atlanta Constitution, shaping his enduring fame and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Remus
Atlanta, Ga
Joel Chandler Harris
Atlanta
Harris
Atlanta Constitution
Wreck injures score on Lake Shore Electric line near Norwalk
An east bound Lake Shore Electric limited collided with a work train two miles west of Norwalk Ohio today injuring nearly twenty. The motorman of the work train reportedly forgot orders and was on the main track when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk. O
Lake Shore
Henley Regatta Ends with Christchurch Victory
On July 3 at Henley the finals of the grand challenge cup drew crowds. In the Inter4id race Fton and Christchurch competed and Christchurch won by a narrow margin of 1% lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Henley
Fton
Christchurch
Moyer Alleges Plot to Riot at Telluride Fourth
In an open letter, Western Federation of Miners president Charles H. Moyer charges a conspiracy to trigger a riot during Telluride’s Fourth of July celebration, leading to bloodshed and subsequent deportations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Telluride
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Federation
Bryan for Peace with Hearst Editorial in Commoner
Lincoln Neb July 3 Bryan’s busy day begins as delegations arrive en route to Denver. The Commoner article defends William R Hearst and his independent party and signals Bryan’s sympathy with reform platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Denver
William R. Hearst
Independent
Hearst
T'ryan
Gov A B Cummins Won’t Resign From Office
Des Moines Iowa July 3 Governor Cummins denied reports of any resignation plan and said there was no serious consideration. He expressed a wish to retire after six months but stated plainly he will not resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
Exoneration in Raleigh killing of B M Stultz
Coroners jury clears Turner Smith aged 19 of the death of B M Stultz who was shot after admitting he shot because he was peeping at Smiths sisters while they undressed last night in Raleigh North Carolina on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeper
Raleigh
N. C
B. M. Stultz
Turner Smith
Stultz
Train Robbery Between Ufa and Zlahoust Nets $18,000
A train running between Ufa and Zlahoust was robbed of $18,000 today in Samara region. The robbers fled the scene and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samara
Russia
Ufa
Zlahoust
Parker Move Blocked and Deplore Death
Parker move blocked amid tributes as officials and community express sorrow over a death. Local authorities investigate circumstances surrounding the fatal incident and residents gather to mourn.
Resolution A Plot Force Show of Strength Before Endorsement
Bryan adherents prepare a demonstrative display to press for a robust endorsement of Cleveland policies at the convention. Organizers seek unity and mobilize supporters to project strength ahead of the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan and New York Energize Democratic Convention
Denver July 3 Bryan followers seek to force harmony by opposing Parker tribute resolution while New York delegates back Towne for second on the ticket. Kern arrives as potential vice presidential candidate amid a flurry of hotel headquarters and factional maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Clayton
Alabama
City
New York
Cleveland
Parker
Alton B. Parker
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Friends of
Towne
John W. Kern
Indiana
Kern
Taggart
National Committee
Judge Gray
Charles A. Towne
Savoy Hotel
Don Farnsworth
Chicago
Lincoln
Bird S. Coler
Daniel J. Campau
Michigan
Coler
Bryran
McCarren
McClellan
Brown Palace
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valley Power Boat Association
Japan
Howard Burrel
Arm
Mackenzie's
Cleve
Bulletin
Moyer
Dent of
Western Federation
A. B. Cummins
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