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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
1
Bank examiner assumes control after insurance arrangement leads to receivership. Missing funds exceed 85 thousand dollars, though exact amounts are undisclosed as a Tipton Bank inquiry proceeds under secrecy.
The First National Bank of Tipton Indiana faced a receivership as Noah Marker, its assistant cashier, vanished with about sixty thousand dollars in cash and the bank fought to recover forty thousand dollars in Cuyahoga bonds held by the Farmers and Citizens Live Stock Insurance company. A bank examiner was set to review the books as authorities probe the missing funds and a loan to cover the bonds.
Gustave Kimberly of Neenah Wisconsin, son of a wealthy family, was seriously injured in a Mississippi saw mill he ran. Doctors kept him alive with heart massage through a chest wound during transport by special train from Cedars Mississippi to a Vicksburg hospital, where he is now recovering.
J. A. McNulty president and H. VanVleet secretary treasurer of the American Civil Service Institute were arrested in Washington charged with using the mails to defraud. The Buffalo based institute, said to be prominent in financial circles, allegedly collected thousands from well known citizens to teach applicants methods to obtain federal civil service positions.
In Watseka Illinois Judge Hoover upheld the defense motion to quash Ira Grunden’s indictment for being an accessory after the murder of J B Sayler at Crescent City The ruling cites statutes barring relatives of principals from being charged as accessories Grunden a brother of Mrs J B Sayler was released from custody
In Illinois, Democratic and Republican parties prepare for a clash over the choice to succeed Justice Guy C. Scott on the state supreme court. The Democratic and Republican groups expect a bitter deadlock at conventions in Monmouth and Macomb as Gov. Deneen sets a Sept. 25 special election, with George A. Cooke named by Scott’s allies and Roger Sullivan’s circle likely aligning with him.
Paris voters report the chamber of deputies backing the Briand government with a 306 to 46 confidence vote. The July 27 session solidifies support for the cabinet amid ongoing foreign and domestic issues.
White Plains July 27 Dr Britton D Evans testified in Harry K Thaw's case asserting Thaw is now sane Evans faced a lengthy cross examination by District Attorney Jerome as part of the expert's continuing testimony on the defendant's mental state
Mark Bassett, former Illinois newspaper man and Davenport Daily Republican proprietor, died in Tulsa from a bullet wound after being found unconscious in a printing shop. Police suspect murder or possible self harm. his body was sent to Tuscola for burial. his wife believes death by own action.
In Guadalajara a political meeting supporting Diaz and Corral ended in riot with cars wrecked and glass shattered. Eight police wounded. American property damaged and two Americans injured including W Horton and H Murphy. Consulate protest filed as order stabilizes.
Washington reports that House conferees expect a complete agreement today on the leather and leather goods tariff bill with a resolution authorizing lower rates to be advanced Thursday. Senate supporters foresee little opposition from hide industry leaders as the final conference report and agreed inflationary changes loom. The House also passes a concurrent resolution to share the proposed income tax constitutional amendment with state governors.
The Sutton inquiry adjourned after the court ruled all officers involved are party defendants since Mrs. Sutton is the complainant. The hearing won’t resume until Lt. Utley returns from abroad. Witness Kennedy testified Sutton did not seek fights and described the altercation with Adams and Utley at the post before the shooting.
In Canea Crete on July 27 the Greek flag was run up at the fortress of the Cretan militia barracks. Evacuation of international troops finished the day before, and the Cretans tested the powers and Turkey’s rights. The outcome of this pledge to protect Turkish rights concerns many observers.
Montgomery July 27 In his message to the legislature Governor Comer urges making prohibition constitutional so Alabama would never again have saloons or liquor licenses.
In Cochin China near Saigon on July 27 a French captain and ten soldiers were killed and twenty wounded in fighting with the Detham bandits. The bandits suffered fifty killed and one hundred wounded.
From Amoy dated July 27 reports missionaries in the Chang Poo district fleeing to Among as anti-dynastic revolutionists rise. It is noted that many native Christians join the revolutionary movement.
Emperor Nicholas and Empress Alexandra with children arrive near Eckenforde aboard the Standart. Prince Henry of Prussia enters the imperial yacht to greet him. He heads to Cherbourg to meet President Fallieres and then will visit King Edward at Cowes.
Dispatches report Barcelona strikers cut telegraph wires to Madrid and invaded factories causing full work stoppage. Twelve killed in riots with gendarmes and police suppressing clashes. martial law discussed as troops reinforce the city.
The thir ty-eighth annual convention of the American Fisheries society opened in Toledo Ohio with a main discussion on the joint US Canada report to promote an international agreement for mutual and uniform protection of fishing in the Great Lakes.
Kenosha Wisconsin July 27 labor troubles of a serious nature broke out today when the entire force at the Simmons Manufacturing company foundry went on strike. It is feared other local factories may follow their lead.
The Dairymen's National Bank of Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin, which suspended payment on June 25, was today permitted by the comptroller of the currency to reopen its doors as an active national banking association.
Lincoln Neb July 27 Delegates to the republican democratic and populist state conventions arrive in large numbers this afternoon. State platforms are to be outlined and state central committee members chosen.
Frank Morse departed last evening for La Crosse where his parents reside. The money for the journey was secured without trouble by the subscription circulators. The boy was previously found on the street by C. R. Slaughter with little clothing and no money for food. He boarded the Milwaukee at eight o'clock last night.
Denver dispatch reports the Glidden touring party leaving Denver bound for Kansas City as the tour ends. The convoy started in Detroit on July 12 and will cover about 2,636 miles once finished.
Hubert Latham plunges into the sea two miles off Dover while attempting to cross the English Channel in his monoplane. He was rescued by a torpedo boat after covering about nineteen of the 21 miles, thwarting plans to reach London. Count de Lambert meanwhile completes a trial flight and awaits a favorable moment to attempt the crossing.
Rodman Wanamaker son of John Wanamaker of Philadelphia and Violet Guide Cruger daughter of Eugene Cruger of New York were married at St. Margaret's church Westminster by special license. Secret efforts surrounded the ceremony in London on July 27.
Four Mexican workers with Jerry Hamilton's crew were robbed of $28, two watches, and minor articles in Columbus Junction Iowa. They found a box car door broken when returning home Saturday evening. Two tramps spotted nearby after noon are suspected thieves.
The weather shows unsettled conditions with probable showers tonight and Wednesday. Sunrise is 4 38, sunset 7 14, moonset 11 58.
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