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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
1
Napoleon union school in Toledo Ohio, a remodeled $110000 building, was destroyed by fire with 800 pupils affected. Firefighters faced attic flames after a furnace chimney sparked the blaze. three other city fires claimed lives, injuring firemen, and causing wide damages across several cities.
The forecast for Iowa and Illinois calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Sunrise is at 6 11, sunset at 5 52, and the moon sets at 1 40 a m.
An unknown anarchist entered Merchants National Bank in Omaha and demanded money, brandishing a nitro glycerine bottle. Banker Luther Drake talked him into breakfast, detectives followed, restrained the man, and seized the bottle. He identified himself as L. L. Fee of Rockford, Illinois.
New York report says Evelyn Thaw confronts financial ruin as the Thaw family asserts control, leaving her with a stark choice to accept $25,000 and surrender any defense in divorce proceedings. Mrs. William Thaw is said to be directing the outcome.
Peter Deitch of Central Addi tion, aged eighteen, faces a criminal assault charge in Ottumwa Iowa for allegedly entering his thirteen year old step sister Goldie Potter's room after she retired. The case, filed by Henry Potter, is set for a hearing with Justice Melick. Deitch is free on a five hundred dollar bond.
In Iowa during March 10 conventions Cummins gained control in Des Moines with 167 to 53 votes for Allison while Van Buren and Palo Alto counties favored Allison and Cummins respectively. The Butler county meeting split as Allison and Cummins factions contested delegate slates.
Denver Colorado March 10 C L Jackson formerly of Sioux City Iowa was struck by an automobile carrying Police Sergeant McIntyre who was responding to a fire alarm McIntyre fell from the vehicle and was severely injured Jackson a former Sioux City city clerk and prominent local figure carried papers showing he once led the Iowa Republican state central committee though the Dispatch later corrected the claim noting he was only locally active Cy Jackson was known in Sioux City and had been employed in the United Bank building before moving to Denver
Reports from Kentucky and Tennessee describe night riders burning tobacco in Brookville and opening fire on a negro cabin in Birmingham injuring six, with one killed. In Clarksville Brown Bennett is found wounded with a gunshot, suspected night riding attack.
Frederick Miller of Mendota nearly reached 100, born December 27, 1808 in Connecticut. He died at his granddaughter Mrs. Walter Pownall’s Centerdale home after three weeks of illness. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs. Aaron Anderson of Chicago. Funeral at Pownall home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, interment in Mendota.
John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank asked in U S district court for a new trial on charges of illegal use of bank funds. Walsh and his attorneys submitted 114 reasons in support of the request.
Berlin reports that King Edward has sent a cordial letter to Emperor William in reaction to the London Times disclosure of private correspondence between the Emperor and Lord Tweedmouth. The king notes broad British disapproval in Parliament and the press of the Times’ actions.
The United States quietly fortifies Pacific coast possessions with coal, searchlights, and mined harbors. Taft may seek 38 million dollars for the army, much for the Pacific coast, while Cavite becomes the naval base near Manila with Corregidor fortifications to shield Cavite bay.
Paris March 1 The chamber of deputies passed a bill restoring Joseph Reinach the historian to his rank in the territorial army after the government was defeated. The bill marks the final act in the long Dreyfus affair as reported this afternoon.
The Republican congressional convention of the first and second districts in Taft's home city adopted an endorsement stating Taft first, last and all the time. The pledge, proclaimed in Cincinnati, emphasizes unwavering support for Taft.
Fire devours the Woolner and Co distilling plant in Peoria Illinois on March 10. The blaze caused substantial damage with flames visible for hours and emergency crews battling to contain it. No injuries are reported at this time.
King Alfonso arrived in Barcelona after leaving Madrid last night and took residence with General Linares. He received a cordial reception with no disturbances as crowds cheered in the streets during his two day stay. Queen Victoria remained in Madrid as royal family members joined the king at the station. Premier Maura and Minister of Marine Nino accompanied the king on the train.
Washington and Pittsburgh host major gatherings as the National Mothers Congress and the Young People’s Missionary movement open. Roosevelt to address delegates at the White House in Washington while thousands gather for sessions. Delegates from many nations and all states attend with hundreds of visitors.
In Omaha on March 10 James Rathbun entered Judge R S Hall’s kitchen where his wife worked as a servant and shot her dead before fatally shooting himself.
Magdalena Bay March 10 The cruiser South Dakota arrived Sunday from San Francisco on her shakedown trip at 11 to 12 knots using eight boilers Albany steamed north Sunday evening winning the cruiser trophy She broke all previous records for rapidity of firing and accuracy The Atlantic fleet is due about March 13 about 1 500 miles south of here
Hamilton of Michigan argued the administration’s corporate policy enjoyed unqualified support in the House. He framed corporation regulation by government as a long standing, historical issue beyond partisan clashes over equal rights versus special privileges. He noted the controversy would persist beyond any single president.
The barkentine Nimrod, which carried Shackleton's Antarctic expedition crew from New Zealand in January, has returned to Christ Church. The voyage reports dissension within the expedition party as it retraced its frigid journey from the south.
Chicago police ordered the closure of five small five cent theaters across the city for failure to meet building codes. Lack of exit signs crowding and door obstructions were cited. The building department is inspecting schools with over twenty found faulty and notices sent to require alterations.
Edward Cannon, 36, of Avoca, Iowa, was found dead in his bed last night in Town City while visiting his mother. The death, attributed to heart disease, occurred during the night. He was unmarried.
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