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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
Resolution praises Dawson and heartily endorses him for Congress. Delegates selected by committee to choose delegates to conventions at Des Moines. Proceedings of convention up to 2 o'clock.
Partly cloudy and possibly threatening tonight with much colder air. In Illinois expect threatening conditions tonight and Sunday with possible snow flurries in the north and a significant drop in temperatures.
A roster of delegates including W. Le. Roach Fr. L. Bihlmeier Frank D. Throop Sam McNutt John Richley W. Freers W. S. Hill Ben Pomeroy S. Archibald J. J. Nichols W. D. Adv. Geo. J. Lang Frank McColm D. A. Corbin W. J. Shallabarger A. H. Klepper Laas os
At the county convention held in the courthouse this afternoon at 1 30, Allison resolutions passed by 123 to 31 in a heated session. Debates over senatorial instructions sparked motions for township polls and roll calls as Cummins supporters urged harmony and unity.
A 17 year old New York girl Helen Baxter described how five St Paul girls who came to the city a year ago died by suicide. She attempted to end her own life by gas last night but was saved this morning. She refused to name her companions.
Chinese foreign office approves Japan’s terms after seizure of the Tatsu Maru. China to pay 10700 dollars plus about 5000 demurrage and keep cargo arms, release expected March 16. Hong Kong reports a first Japanese squadron sailing in secret service. Dowager Empress urges refusal to release the ship, favoring war if demanded.
Akron Ohio reports attorney George C Kohler son of former state attorney general Kohler died by self-inflicted gunshot early today. He was said to be heavily involved financially and faced mounting pressures from his finances.
Augusta Ga March 14 Tyris Cobb says a report that he has come to terms with Detroit for 1908 is false. Cobb today denied any agreement had been reached and said no contract has been signed.
The United Mine Workers of America scale committee in Indianapolis reports Ohio operators delaying a joint March 24 conference until after April 1. Illinois and Indiana operators respond readiness to meet, while the Central Competitive district faces a potential April 1 suspension affecting thousands. Late telegrams urged leading operators to attend.
The Democratic steering committee in the Senate discussed minority inattention in committee and on the floor as a risk to timely legislation. Senator Culberson is expected to urge closer attention, while bills on tobacco tax removal and grain grading were highlighted as key issues. The House passed a record post office appropriation of 222 million dollars, with debates over rural delivery funding and carrier pay.
Harrisburg March 14 Jury convicts four men John H Sanderson William P Snyder W L Mathues and James M Shumaker of conspiracy to defraud the state in Capitol project costing 13 006 000 versus estimated 4 000 000 Maximum penalties two years and 1000 fine cited Prosecution linked to 1905 political upheaval Berry administration indictments also announced against J M Huston H Burd Cassel and Stanford B Lewis among others for further trials.
Duquoin Illinois March 14 The seventh subdistrict convention of United Mineworkers adjourned after members voted down a resolution to form a labor party. Delegates say the move ment was launched by the American Federation of Labor to gain wider recognition for union men in state and national politics.
Tyro Kansas March 14 three bandits robbed the bank of 2500 dollars and fled toward Oklahoma. One robber guarded the exterior while the others took the cash from three men inside. Pursuits formed along the route and were close behind them late last night.
Gertrude Ruel Moulton Gates was granted an absolute divorce from Milwaukee millionaire James L. Gates on cruelty and inhuman treatment.
Giuseppe Alia, condemned for Father Heinrichs murder, tried to cut a jail cleaner with a razor, then rushed the cell. The trusty was cut but tackled Alia and, with deputy warden help, overpowered him.
The President issued a proclamation outlining the terms of a recent arbitration treaty agreed between the United States and France. The document formalizes the commitment to resolve disputes through a designated arbitration process and sets the framework for ongoing diplomatic cooperation.
A fog caused the British steamer Silvia to ground near Cuttyhunk Reef. thirty five passengers to be rescued, five men drowned in an Ashland Kentucky river wreck after a fog strikes a tow boat and barges.
Geneva Smith a servant girl in Burlington Iowa disemboweled her illegitimate newborn after claiming it cried. She poured carbolic acid on the infant’s face to kill it and placed the body in a suitcase found after she went to the hospital. She is under arrest. A prominent young man, named by the girl as the father, is also under arrest but not implicated in the murder.
Davenport reports Scott County endorses Theodore Roosevelt administration and Taft candidacy with a unit vote to back William B. Allison for re election. Delegations to Des Moines conventions were chosen. Cummins and Allison factions mobilize across Iowa counties in a key delegate race.
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