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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
8
Brinkley Ark March 10 Governor Donaghey has martial law in effect as 29 dead and 74 injured in the Brinkley tornado. Outside Brinkley 13 killed and 46 injured. Cuthbert Ga reports six Negro fatalities and heavy property loss. In Montgomery Al five drown in rising Alabama River after the storm.
London report notes there is absolutely no confirmation in London as of March 10 regarding the matter.
A United States press report from Biarritz states King Edward is seriously ill. The brief item notes the monarch's condition and prompts official interest abroad.
Joseph Mueller admits he killed Jennie Reed after failed plans to end their engagement. He claimed to have written a character attack, mailed poisoned candy to himself, and then shot Reed in the woods during a moonlit suburb stroll. The couple had planned to wed on April 14 and start a home together.
Miss Bessie Rockafellow underwent an operation at Bellevue Hospital this morning. Wilbur Demorest has left Bellevue Hospital after several weeks of medical treatment at that institution.
Miss Anna Lieflander of Eighth and Poplar streets underwent an appendicitis operation this morning by Dr. F. H. Little at Hershey Memorial hospital.
Members of the Maine House argue over a dry bill and the proposal to resubmit prohibition amendments. The debate centers on legislative strategy and timelines for future action.
Des Moines March 10 reporters note a long morning session on the prohibitory amendment. A bailiff amendment to fund breweries and compensate liquor workers failed 22 to 78 while Harding’s bid to strike next general election references lost 52 to 53. The Senate discussed Whipple’s bill creating a college control board all forenoon.
The house faced a slim chance to shelve Meredith prohibition amendment as opponents delayed passage by citing grammar and procedural issues. Harding Sullivan and others sparred while committees and leaders including President Clarke and Speaker Feeley shaped the fate of the measure and related bills.
An old guidance suggests using half ounce sodium phosphate one ounce essence of sealmint half teaspoon baking soda with water to make eight ounces. Dose is two teaspoonfuls before meals. Claimed as an effective antacid and quick relief for gas, with possible long term cure in two to three weeks.
Lawmakers clash over public utility investigations and the Van Law bill while critics attack reforms. Advocates urge state control via public utilities commission to curb litigation and attract investment. Senate education reform backed by Whipple aims for a smaller board and centralized oversight, with broad support expected to pass both chambers.
The Auroran, the high school paper of the Aurora Literary society, will be edited next month by the girls of the school. Every department will be led by the students and the issue is highly anticipated by subscribers.
The Iowa Lodge No 2 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons schedules its regular meeting on the first Tuesday evening of each month.
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