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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
Today Woods defeats Connor in the tenth, contradicting earlier reports. Allison and Clarke receive large nominations by a big majority, while a court battle looms likely delaying a final decision.
Unclear report describes a Paris sensation involving an attack on a man linked to a major French scandal rumor. The text mentions the president of the republic and an assassination claim, but details are inconsistent and unclear.
Official returns from Iowa’s ninety counties show Allison with 102,159 votes and Cummins with 92,786 for the U S Senate nomination. In governor race Carroll leads Garst by about 25,000 votes.
In Des Moines the seventh Iowa district contest remains uncertain with supporters claiming Prouty by four votes while Hull backers cite a 31 vote lead for Hull. Official counts will settle the result amid warnings of a court fight once precincts report fully.
Honduras complies with a State Department request and orders the arrest of L. G. Bailey, former president of the Export Shipping Co. of New Jersey, and detains the steamer Goldsboro and its cargo. Dispatch from Minister Dodge in San Salvador dated yesterday reported the action to Washington.
A large sale of Argentine corn was executed in New York today. The quantity and price were not disclosed. The deal reflects scarce cash corn and high local prices unprecedented in the market.
Victoria B C June 4 The Canadian Australian liner Manuka arrived with news of a typhoon off West Australia that sank a pearling fleet, killing 270 and injuring twenty whites among forty luggers reported lost.
The Executive Committee of the Union Pacific approves a $50,000,000 bond issue in New York on June 4, part of the $100,000,000 authorized by stockholders.
Robbers cracked a bank safe in Fairfield Oklahoma thirty miles east of Tulsa early today and escaped with about $10 000. Authorities pursued leads but no arrests reported. The incident occurred in Fairfield, prompting local police to investigate the burglary and secure the scene.
Senator Taft backed by Jud Welliver signals an avowed Taft support in Iowa. Developments strengthen an Iowa boom as the Taft faction moves toward naming a running mate and coordinating with Sen. Willover for the ticket.
Washington reports indicate Taft forces plan to nominate Senator Dolliver of Iowa for the vice presidency to block Fairbanks and to present a united ticket. Roosevelt has shown no position yet, but Dolliver’s selection is described as the preferred solution to current ticket concerns.
Iowa City June 4 Special Stapleton and White the Democratic candidates for senator in this district are tied. Stapleton carries Johnson county by seventy one majority and White carries Iowa county by seventy one.
The Canal Record reports Bruce Minear general secretary of the Y M C A on the Isthmus sailed May 16 for an eight week U S vacation. He will wed Miss Nell Downer of Muscatine Iowa on June 25 and return to the Isthmus with Mrs Minear to reside at Culebra.
In the opening church league game the Presbyterians defeated the United Brethren 8 to 6 over eight innings. Batteries were Schenck and Patterson for Presbyterian A B Lippelgoes and Amlong. The German Methodists beat Mulford Mission 20 to 1.
Billy Papke of Kewanee Illinois and Stanley Ketchel of Grand Rapids Michigan meet tonight in Milwaukee in what promoters tout as a landmark ten round middleweight title bout. The winner claims the middleweight championship as both are regarded among the world’s best in this class.
Socialists and labor members in the house of commons protested King Edward's planned state visit to Russia. They warned that fraternizing with the Muscovite regime would bring disgrace to Britain and contaminate the nation, while privately allowing a visit to his relative, Emperor Nicholas.
John Hays Hammond, mining engineer and recent Republican vice presidential candidate, has severed ties with the Guggenheim Exploration company. His attorney says Hammond is free to pursue an aggressive campaign for the vice presidency.
A committee of J A Leyda Daniel Fogarty and Henry Dunker of the M W A is appointed to decorate the graves of forty six deceased members at the two cemeteries on Sunday June 7.
Norwalk Ohio June 4 Congress man J F Lanning James P Gibbs F W Christian William Perrin former officers of the defunct Ohio Trust company were indicted today on charges of embezzlement and misapplication of funds of the bank.
Cedar Rapids June 4. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge elected officers led by Grand Master Pr. J. Martin of Waterloo and Senior Grand Warden Wm. Hutchinson of Alton. Des Moines F. F. Wood as Junior Warden, Sabula F. Newsum as Treasurer, Cedar Rapids Newton R. Parvin as Secretary. Davenport chosen as next meeting site.
At Cetin Joc Montene gro trial two witnesses say bombs found last year were made by Servian artillery officers under Prince George of Servia. They allege intent to use the weapons to overthrow Montenegro. Diplomatic relations between Montenegro and Servia may rupture. The crown prince is described as wild and indiscreet.
June 4 in Atlanta Georgia the Democratic primary selects Governor Hoke Smith versus Joseph K Brown for the gubernatorial race. With no rival state ticket expected from other parties a heavy turnout is forecast based on record registration and statewide enthusiasm. Senator Clay is expected to be renominated without opposition.
Appleton Wisconsin June 4 The body of Mrs Minnie Grunert was found in a closet seated posture a cord around her neck attached to a hat rack indicating strangulation Paul Krause her former husband and former divorcee is jailed awaiting trial on charges of firing at the home after bail was recalled two hours after Krause was reincarcerated the body was discovered
Minneapolis article reports Armour Packing company filed an amendment reducing capital stock from seven and a half million to one million with no explanation given.
In St Louis on June 4 the American Anti Tuberculosis league began its first annual convention bringing together physicians and laymen from across the country. The gathering focuses on papers and discussions aimed at stamping out the White Plague.
Springfield June 4 The Supreme Court denied the petition for a rehearing in the People v M C Bride case. The court held the local option law to be constitutional.
Paris reports 230 arrests by six this afternoon over the Dreyfus life attempt. Gregori charged with attempted assassination narrowly escaped mobbing. Zola’s remains laid to rest at the Pantheon amid tight security and anti Dreyfus protests.
In Chicago on June 4 the Democratic State Central Committee met with many prominent party figures present. Allies of Samuel Afschuster John Mitchell Free Po Morris and Adlai E Stevenson pressed for the gubernatorial nomination.
Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms tonight and likely in the east and central parts Friday. Warmer temperatures in those regions tonight. Sunrise at 4 16, sunset at 7 22.
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