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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
In Cleveland on June 26 the condition of Congressman Sherman was greatly improved after a night of rest. Doctors expect he may leave the hospital by Wednesday and he plans a conference with political friends in Utica on July 3. Physicians expressed the strongest assurance of his eventual full recovery.
Denver delegates report Bryant supporters at 750 to 800 on first ballot, with 672 needed for nomination. Delegation from New York led by Murphy and Conners not included in the count. Gray and Johnson backers continue opposition, denying Bryan’s first ballot nomination certainty.
Dispatches to Dun's Review indicate ongoing improvement in preparing for future business. The total volume, while up from earlier, still compares unfavorably with last year's figures in New York on June 26.
The Kiel regatta schooner race was won by the Hamburg. The Meteor finished second with Emperor William personally at the helm.
In St Louis area on June 26 a gasolene blast aboard the launch Midget near East Carondelet killed at least a dozen people. The wrecked vessel was found on the bank yesterday. Owner John Krauss is missing after taking a fishing party Wednesday.
Ex-champion wrestler Geo Hackenschmidt, reported dead in London, is alive in Aix La Chapelle and fully recovered from a recent knee operation. His condition is described as excellent and he appears well.
Milwaukee on June 26 reports a resolution by the Travelers Protective Association of America declaring it is not interested in politics and has not and will not back any political candidate. The measure passed unanimously at the convention’s closing session.
Columbus Ohio June 26 Fred Harrow of Newark Ohio defeated Woolford Henderson of Lexington Kentucky in a shootoff to win the grand American handicap after a tie for first place yesterday.
New London Conn June 26 Harvard varsity eight finished ahead of Yale in the annual Yale Harvard boat race though Yale towed with seven oars and Griswold the stroke strugg led after two miles as Taft family moves noted and intercity rail rate complaints follow in Washington Milwaukee chamber files for equal through grain rates from Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota to Milwaukee and Chicago amidst rail discrimination claims
A collision between an express and a freight train near Baroda, on the Bombay and Baroda line, killed an unknown number of passengers. Four passenger coaches and four mail cars burned, making casualty estimates impossible until wreckage is cleared.
Two hundred armed mounted men attacked and seized the town of Viesca in Mexico yesterday. The assault occurred near Twareds Texas on June 4. No further details were provided on casualties or motives.
Bodies of William Peterson and Dorothy M. Flegg, a Virginia Beach concessionary and an unnamed woman, were found the morning after their boat overturned on Tuesday night near Peoria Illinois. Authorities say the evidence indicates foul play by the man, with brutal passions causing the drowning.
Pierre South Dakota June 26 Grand Master Davenport of the south Dakota Grand Lodge served as master of ceremonies as the corner stone of the new state capitol was laid. The building is funded by land sales donated by the national government with no cost to the state.
The triennial convention of the Lutheran synod in Chicago concluded yesterday after three days of meetings and deliberations. Delegates discussed doctrinal matters and organizational affairs, with leaders planning for the next assembly.
Davenport hosts a large turnfest with 350 visiting contestants from Chicago and several states. Events include marching, iron wand drill, shot put, jumping, rope climbing, and pole vault. Prizes total 175 awards of laurel wreaths and diplomas with results tallied by a 50 member judging panel.
Duluth Minnesota June 26 Fire today destroyed an elevator filled with grain belonging to the Consolidated Elevator Company and the Northern Pacific freight shed. The loss is estimated at three quarters of a million dollars.
Deadwood South Dakota June 26 Congressman William H Parker died today from cirrhosis of the liver and dropsy. The veteran legislator represented the state in the U S House and served many years in public life. His death ends a lengthy career in public service.
In Iowa east expect generally fair skies with possible showers tonight in the west and warmer temperatures tonight. Illinois shows fair weather tonight and likely Saturday with rising temperatures. Sunrise is at 4 15 a m and sunset at 7 31 p m with the moon rising at 2 47 a m.
Two women delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Boston were badly hurt when a tallyho coach capsized on a steep Newport hill. Ten others were injured, all taken to Newport hospital. Most left soon after, but two remained in critical condition.
Harrisburg Kentucky June 26 Henry Miller aged 104 ended his life by taking paris green citing weariness with living. The obituary notes his century long life and the actions mark the end of his long years.
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 26 Special Jacob Mueller a barber aged thirty blew his head off with a shotgun at noon today A love affair is supposed to have been the cause of his act.
Chadron Nebraska June 26 three trainmen and two men attempting to steal a ride were killed when a North Western double header eastbound train struck a washout caused by a cloud burst about forty miles from Chadron.
In Ida Grove Iowa on June 26 1915 under temporary insanity Mrs August P Johnson drowned her four children aged one to six in a farm cistern. Her husband was in the field. Afterward she attempted suicide but neighbors rescued her.
Grover Cleveland will be buried in Princeton with a private service at his residence and graveside rites beside his daughter Ruth. President Roosevelt and several governors attend as friends, not in official capacity. A 150-person gathering, guarded processions, and clergy from Princeton and New York lead the ceremonies.
The infant Hesher Wayne Snyder died this morning at 10 o clock, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Snyder of 1023 Newsell avenue. Born June 7 1908 the child was ill only a few days. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the house then at Jean cemetery in Cedar township for interment.
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