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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
1
A man pours coal oil onto a stove causing live coals to ignite and kerosene to explode. A woman dies and two others are severely injured while others suffer burns as clothing and flesh are scorched. Iowa Fair forecast and cooler northwest winds noted. Illinois weather predicts increasing clouds and showers then clearing by Wednesday.
In Towa City three people were burned by a kerosene fire during a kitchen flare up. Tillie Slezak, 27, died from severe burns and her brother-in-law and sister, Mrs Holub, suffered serious injuries but are expected to recover.
It was announced at Great Western railroad headquarters that C P Stembel, eastern division superintendent, will resign effective July 1. He will be succeeded by W B Causey, previously superintendent at the Alton Blooming ton Illinois.
Public release in Washington on June 30 shows W. Cameron Forbes of Massachusetts appointed Vice Governor of the Philippines and Newton W. Gilbert of Indiana named to the Philippine Commission.
Life long friends of the late poet Thomas Bailey Aldrich participated in the dedication of his former residence in Portsmouth as a memorial museum. The event marked a tribute to the writer and author.
President Roosevelt and his family spend a traditional outdoor picnic in the Lloyd Neck woods on the south shore of Long Island sound. The outing occurs in Oyster Bay with the First Family relaxing away from formal duties.
In Minneapolis on June 30 a large livery stable under demolition collapsed trapping many workers. Several bodies were recovered and at least twenty five are believed dead. Rescue teams worked through the ruins as the city contends with the disaster.
Mrs. Philip N. Moore of St. Louis was elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs for the next two years, defeating Mrs. May Alden Ward of Boston. The result of yesterday's election was announced today in Boston.
Anaconda Copper announces a quarterly dividend of fifty cents per share in New York on June 30. The payout remains unchanged from the previous quarter.
Tipton Iowa June 20 Special announces 12 year old Alpheus Meyers was found dead by hanging in Rochester. Coroner J W Argo reports heat May have affected his mind and no inquest was held. Grandparents from Muscatine to Cedar Valley attend funeral as friends escort them home.
In Iowa City a policeman’s wife stopped a burglary by holding Frank Falick at gunpoint until police arrived while an accomplice escaped. both crooks were later jailed. In Wilkesbarre two women detectives Ada Henry and Anna Fry coaxed a thief into custody, then fainted as the handcuffs went on and the suspect was taken away.
A Washington conference with Attorney General Bonaparte Assistant Secretary Winthrop and Internal Revenue Commissioner Papers resolved to stoutly resist all attempts to nullify or suspend the new regulations governing how packages containing spirits are marked.
Omaha news reports Vice President Mohler announced extension activity on the Harriman lines will start July 1 after a pause caused by financial unrest. The project had been halted for several months and now moves forward under new official direction.
Albert Gallagher longtime United States secret service officer who seized the wrist of Czolgosz after McKinley’s shooting died in Chicago on June 30. The crowd mistook him for the assassin and beat him, and his death is attributed indirectly to this incident per the attending physician.
London June 30 The mobilization of all British warships in home waters for the annual maneuvers is complete. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford now commands 301 ships and about 68,000 officers and men. This is described as the greatest fleet ever assembled in world history.
Berlin June 30. The perjury trial of Prince Zu Eulenburg was suspended when he suddenly grew weak. He was moved to a hospital under guard of officers.
In Van Buren Arkansas last night a pitched clash occurred between striking shopmen from the St Louis and Iron Mountain line and Italian strike breakers. Over 200 shots were fired with two strike breakers shot and seriously wounded. The event followed tensions in Fort Smith.
Copperstown N Y June 30 Bishop Potter is not expected to live through the day as he remains gravely ill and near death in the hospital.
In New York on June 30 Justice Lambert instructed the jury to find for Mayor McClellan in the election recount case. The ruling upholds McClellan's victory in the contested mayoral race.
Democratic National Committee reports contest of Idaho delegation seats led by former Senator Dubois amid a Mormon question split. Opponents vow a strong fight against the Dubois camp as key disagreements emerge. In New Haven, Alexander Troup says New England may field two VP candidates, with Connecticut backing Archibald McNeil and Massachusetts supporting Governor Douglass.
Bishop Davis announced that a resident pastor would be appointed for the Keota Catholic church within a week. The mission church has grown and a new church was built. He also said a resident pastor would be appointed for the Buffalo church.
Lawrence swimmer Carl Kurtz arrived in Kansas City to organize a July 4 race from Lawrence to Kansas City in the Kaw river. He will swim seventy miles with Charles R. B. Harling, hoping to complete the course in about twenty five hours.
Washington reports hundreds of letters asking about William H. Taft’s religion. Taft is a Unitarian like his parents, with the household split on faith as Taft attends All Souls Unitarian services while Mrs Taft attends St John’s Episcopal with Charley Taft.
Cleveland June 30 Congressman Sherman's condition was normal this morning and he will probably leave the hospital tomorrow. The news notes his recovery and the anticipated discharge for the visiting vice presidential nominee.
The Journal will send Lee P. Loomis and editors from all Lee Syndicate papers to cover the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Loomis will be aided by five writers plus coverage from the Associated Press and the North American Press Syndicate.
Nebraska delegates back Judge Gray for vice president aiming to win labor votes and push anti injunction language. Iowa Republicans led by General James B Weaver push for a prohibition plank amid expected fights over platform wording and seat contests.
In Cleveland on June 30 delegates at the National Education Association convention discussed the technical side of teaching and the science of education. The forenoon session featured the national council addressing moral training in public schools.
Judges Sanborn Hook and Adams in the United States circuit court issued an interlocutory decree granting a temporary injunction against the Interstate Commerce Commission. The order had reduced rail charges for transferring live stock from Chicago terminal roads to the Union Stock Yards from 2 dollars to 1 dollar per car.
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