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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
1
A scrambled press item notes Japan and the United States figures as brave sailors in a dramatic exchange. The piece references a sensational interview and suggests tensions between nations on the seas.
A sequence of diplomatic notes and interviews from Tokyo to Washington reports shifts in how American and Japanese naval power is viewed. Admiral Sakamoto’s interview is withdrawn. Yamamoto praises U S Navy, while American denial of threats to U S is reiterated. Paris notes defend U S fleet dispatch and a new theory cites Japanese informants.
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks risked his life to save Lena Waters a visitor at the Park hotel. The incident underscores the peril in the Yellowstone area awaiting safe retreat and commendable action by the national leader.
The Iowa Union Medical Society held its semi annual convention in Iowa City with a banquet at the Country club Cedar Rapids chosen as December meeting site. Officers elected include President J M Ristine Cedar Rapids First Vice President FE N Brown Marengo Second Vice President S H Wetson Blairstown Secretary A Crawford Mt. Vernon Treasurer George P Carpenter Cedar Rapids Censors H W Bender Cedar Rapids Robert La Grange Marion Edwin Burd Lisbon Necrology Committee J Mc Morris Belle Plaine J E Luckey Vinton W C Post Maquoketa
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived aboard a royal yacht at Kingstown Ireland to a greeting of flags bunting and crowds. Thousands witnessed the landing as townspeople filled the harbor area. Earlier Edward Dean detained near Holyhead as a crank and committed to an asylum.
Berkley California July 10 The complete list of American Rhodes scholarship appointees heading to Oxford this summer was released by Farnham P Griffiths secretary to President Wheeler University of California There are forty five Americans and eight Canadians The Des Moines entries include St Albert K Wharlen and Allen West Jr among others with names from Champaign Ann Arbor Liberty Lincoln Mitchell and Milton Junction
Pittsburg reports a fire at the Cream City Woven Wire plant and the Causman Machinery and Metal works in Allegheny destroying both sites with about 150000 in losses. Forty girls were at work in the wire plant when the blaze started, causing a panic and several minor injuries amid the escape.
The National Weekly Collier's repeats criticism of Charles Warren Fairbanks in a second reply to a biographical work. The piece accuses Fairbanks of railroad manipulation and money influence, labeling him a lawyer and speculator.
Special agent report from Dubuque Iowa dated July 10 states Joseph Grue 19 elevator boy at Rush Bros dry goods store confessed to stealing for 16 months. Police recovered from his home goods valued at about 2300 dollars.
In Boise on July 10 the Haywood case neared end of depositions as Senator Borah read Abernathy's remark about harming Gov. Steunenberg. Charles Moyer, Western Federation of Miners president, testified about his role and sympathy for strikers, noting his absence from Denver during key Cripple Creek and Coeur d Alenes events.
Waterloo July 10. Tom Arnold, whose occupation and residence are unknown, fell under a Great Western train this morning. Both legs were crushed as he attempted to board a moving freight car while intoxicated.
Madame Fromonk has been sentenced to death in Moscow for attempting to assassinate General Rheinibot Mat. The case centers on a high profile assassination plot targeting the Russian commander in a wartime backdrop.
Omaha reports Assistant General Passenger Agent Buckingham announced a ten day rollout of a two cent fare across all Burlington points, disregarding state lines. In Richmond Judge Pritchard extended the restraining order blocking the uniform two cent rate adopted by the state commission.
The Standard Stock Food company of Omaha asked Judge Smith McPherson in federal court to restrain State Food and Dairy Commissioner H R Wright from enforcing sections of the new pure food and drug law on stock foods and proprietary medicines. The petition claims the law is unconstitutional for forcing disclosure of trade secrets and discriminates against this business class.
Ottumwa Iowa July 19 United Mine Workers leader Joseph Sharp after a Ottumwa conference with John White district president Oskaloosa is said to be launching a recruitment drive from Western Federation of Miners. The federation’s socialist pledge and party cooperation proposal allegedly fuels disaffection exploited by UMWA to gain footholds in Rocky Mountain states. Persistent distrust between the unions could widen if Sharp’s mission is confirmed.
James Gallagher a painter living on Thirty eighth street in Davenport was fatally electrocuted late yesterday afternoon after touching a live wire carrying 5 000 volts. He worked for contractor L N Bourdeau.
Supt. Cooley of Chicago city schools was nominated for president of the National Educational Association by a unanimous nominating committee vote, indicating he will be unopposed at the convention this afternoon in Los Angeles California.
Mrs. S. L. Glasgow, wife of the prominent Union general of that name, died here this morning in Burlington Iowa. The notice states her passing occurred July 10.
Nashua July 10 Michael Flick of this city was fatally burned by a stroke of lightning and lies in a dying condition at his home here.
In Chicago on July 10, Jere Vrsal testified that Herman Billek planned to kill the six members of the Vrsal family. The boy stands by his story despite attempts to impeach him.
During a division in the house of commons Sir Alfred Billson, a member, died suddenly in London on July 19.
Government enforcement agents target a tobacco trust and related entities in Santa Fe as part of an indictment. Multiple companies named in the alleged combination face action.
The United States petitions in circuit court to dissolve the tobacco trust targeting American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, British American Tobacco, United Cigar Stores, and 56 others plus 29 individuals. Special Assistant McReynolds expects possible criminal prosecutions under the Sherman Law as the case moves to notices and demurrer replies.
Federal grand jury indicts the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad on 65 counts for rebating to United States Sugar and Land Co of Garden City Kansas during 1905 building shipments. Max fine 1 300 000. minimum 65 000. Also notes Sherman anti trust case against Stafford Manufacturing Chicago for school and church furniture.
In Riza on July 10 a revolutionist named Sproge betrayed conspirators during a mill raid. Police captured many revolutionists and Sproge was tied to the floor with a flour-filled sack over his head until he suffocated.
Omaha July 10 livestock exchange and packers end dispute on post mortem inspection of cattle. Packers accept amended agreement and prepare to buy stock under its provisions.
A fierce wind storm sweeping Louisville yesterday caused one death, F. H. Lehman, injures to several, and widespread damage. Horses and mules were killed, roofs blown off, structures destroyed, trees damaged, with property losses reaching about $200,000.
An indictment accuses a railway for giving rebates to a Garden City firm. The charges allege improper discounts and illicit preference in freight dealings, detailing alleged identities and financial figures. The case involves the railway company and the Garden City firm, with legal proceedings initiated.
Madrid Iowa resumes local government with a full council after Gov. Cummins intervenes. Alderman Wilson appoints S. A. Bengston S. A. Dillander F. H. Graves J. G. Lucas and J. H. Hillis to conduct city business. all but one former member resigned.
Seven millionaires of Dubuque filed an injunction against striking union men to restrain interference with business. Judge Benson heard the motion on demurrer for misjoinder of plaintiffs and set the case over until July 17.
John P. Sullivan grand esquire of the Elks arrives in Philadelphia to finalize parade arrangements for the national gathering. The grand parade is set to march during the grand lodge session and reunion events next week.
A statue of Christopher Columbus costing 190000 dollars is planned for the plaza in front of the new Washington Union Depot. The project is nearly decided and will be erected in the city.
Board of directors of the Muscatine Chautauqua will hold a meeting this evening to discuss details of the upcoming assembly and related arrangements. The session will address administration, programming, and logistical matters.
Iowa and Illinois expect showers tonight and Thursday with slight temperature changes. Sunrise is 4 24, sunset 7 27, moonrise 10 17 a m.
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