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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
1
The Republican National Committee seated Taft delegates from Florida despite complex contests across districts. Arkansas and Georgia cases were processed with Taft gaining the majority while Roosevelt factions faced partial seating and protests.
Roosevelt signals a late afternoon release on the Alabama contest as he backs free hand for managers in the Chicago battles and faces pressure from supporters in Sagamore Hill. He cites justice as the guiding aim while signaling acceptance of whatever Chicago delegates decide.
In Agra Croatia on June 8 a student named Balis Vies aged 2 years attempted to shoot Governor with a revolver during a car ride with a friend. The governor’s aide Mervolr was struck in the neck but not seriously hurt. The attacker fled and was captured after a pursuit. the governor’s wife was unharmed.
Roosevelt figures entangle Col Roosevelt arrival rumors stir Taft Roosevelt contest plans in Chicago as Dixon Parkins Flynn press for a single state headquarters. Tense roosevelt taft furor grows with Georgia contest focus and police measures at Coliseum annex. no violent outcome yet, leaders seek orderly preconvention deliberations.
Special report from Mashville notes twenty men killed early today in Dante Virginia during a clash aboard the Clinchfield and Ohio line. Fortigners and maintainers faced off over a card game, two sides arrayed for combat.
In Los Angeles a heated scene erupted as four defense attorneys and witnesses clashed with the prosecution. Judge Hutton urged decorum while Franklin, the state witness, faced sharp questions amid ongoing testimony. The session adjourned with expectations of concluding Franklin’s testimony soon, as the trial neared the McNamara case sentences.
Senator Bacon introduced a resolution declaring there is no authority for the United States Army or Navy to operate in foreign territory without Congress approval except in emergencies. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee. President Taft discussed executive authority with advisers as to who can act without Congress. Senator Nelson sought a probe into possible insurrection fomenting in Cuba and Mexico, blaming sugar planters in Cuba. The House Ways and Means Committee backed Senate amendments on metal tariffs but rejected repealing the Canadian reciprocity pact and a universal duty on print paper. The committee called the Canadian repeal political subterfuge. The panel said tariff protections should be maintained. The committee will next investigate the New York Stock Exchange and its ties to banks. Hearings are expected in New York next Tuesday with further sessions in Washington.
Cambridge June ceremony marked by attendance of German ambassador Count von Bernsterit and former U S ambassador Andrew White. Hugo Reisinger read Adolphus Busch address. Busch donation of 590000 funds major part of building fund. New museum at Divinity Avenue and Kirkland Street praised as finest non German style building outside Germany.
Reports from Havana describe racial strife in a city suburb with attacks on whites and locals, prompting a swift government response. Two Negro insurgents were killed and several troops wounded as clashes spread to nearby mines and rural areas. U S Marines landed after Cuban forces withdrew from Firmosa mine. Bandits attacked a Guadalajara mine camp in Mexico, with two bandits killed and guards repelling the attack.
Officials of the Great Northern Railway refuse to confirm or deny an announced move attributed to Lonng W Hill of Tacoma. The report says J Z Hill resigned as chairman of the board in favor of Tallman Weis and notes possible uncertainty over the future leadership.
Crowds estimated at one hundred thousand gathered as Congress unveiled a grand memorial fountain to Christopher Columbus in Washington. President Taft presided with dignitaries from cabinet, Congress, and the diplomatic corps. A parade and naval salute accompanied the unveiling, with Knights of Columbus and Italian officials in attendance.
Hieven girls and fourteen boys will receive their first communion at St Marys Catholic church this year with the ceremony on Saturday June 7. The list includes Misses Helen Hoch Hana Dietren Margareen Piedie Louisa Healy Mary Healy Agnes Kollman Clara Noll Mary Catherine Noll Genevieve Plisey Helen Ryan Verna Sehhipl and Messrs Clement Berg Herbert Rueser Frank Goetzmann Leo Kollman Norbert Korte Ralph Kutriger Jete Kursiger Raymond Kerriger Fr Michael Missel Alfred Nah Arthur Panty Frank Rinert and Marald State.
Inawa Vasel area sees showers with cooler nights and warmer daytime hours. Cloudy skies and a chance of rain linger through Sunday afternoon with sunrise and sunset times noted for planning.
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