26 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1907
Page
1
Peasants in Roumania unite to resist, while military units suffer heavy losses amid ongoing clashes and pillaging. The chaotic scene underscores a turbulent period as factions clash and towns endure widespread damage.
Violent clashes erupt as troops concentrate operations amid waves of casualties. Peasants resist relocation or conscription, prolonging a crackdown and raising tensions across the region.
In Romania the movement gathers 46 999 to 50 000 peasants ready to advance on Jassy amid clashes with troops and looting at synagogues. Military leaders plan to use shrapnel if needed as protection is posted around Bucharest Jewish quarters. In Persia serious disorder in Teheran prompts Russian troop intervention with civilians killed and wounded. A separate bombing in Bogalevski’s convoy in Russia injures a coachman and windows shattered.
Measles outbreak aboard the battleship Georgia in Newport News delays its departure to Guantanamo. More than 50 sailors have been taken to the Portsmouth naval hospital as the illness escalates into an epidemic.
Evarsville Indiana March 26 the first fatal sunstroke of the season in the region was recorded yesterday when Mrs James Addison, wife of a Petersburg farmer, collapsed in her garden and died.
Harrisburg March 26 The senate today passed the house 2 cent a mile road fare bill and sent it to the governor for approval.
Des Moines report notes over 40 days without action on the Doran stock train speed limit bill. The measure moved over until tomorrow under the rules as senators act as treasury watchdogs and defend pay limits amid discussion of salary increases and the $18,000 yearly boost for the national guard.
Judge Wood overruled a motion for a change of venue in the Moyer Haywood Pettibone case in Caldwell Idaho. The defense chose Boise for trial after counsel consultation and Cannon county was another option. The date will be fixed when the Boise court opens next Monday.
Cleveland March 26 Standard Oil Co raised the price of all gasoline naphtha and refined oil in barrels by one quarter cent per gallon Officials say the increase is due to rising cost of copperage and affects all grades across the board The move follows a pattern of price adjustments driven by production costs and market conditions.
Admiral George Dewey and his wife depart their Rhode Island avenue home funded by American contributions to settle in the future at 1601 K street, the former home of Mrs Dewey.
In Greenfield Indiana last night an explosion of natural gas used to heat a two story building occupied by a 5 cent theatre with moving pictures caused a wreck injuring twenty four people, some seriously.
Paris reports the cabinet decided to send French troops to occupy Oudja, a frontier Moroccan town, until the Moorish government provides full satisfaction over the assassination of Dr. Mauchamp.
Lincoln Nebraska records a new March high as thermometers hit 91 degrees for about three hours. Mar 26 reports the government station in Lincoln noting the 20 year March heat record was surpassed in the afternoon.
In Des Moines the senate passed a bill creating a state insurance department with a 3600 salary and 29 to 17 vote while approving 75000 for a swine pavilion at the state fair. The House began Galveston plan consideration and passed it 84 to 9 after section by section reading and amendments.
President and Ambassador Speck Von Sternburg, joined by Theodore Jr and Kermit Roosevelt, enjoyed a long country ride yesterday taking advantage of the fine March weather. The ambassador, a skilled horseman, frequently accompanies the President on afternoon country excursions.
William Rhoades of Peoria Illinois went into a frenzy last evening after giving permission for his sons Clyde and Fern to enlist in the United States Navy. He pursued the departing train down the tracks in a futile effort to catch it.
Charles Sylvester Stahl resigns as manager of the Boston American baseball team. Stahl will keep his captaincy, with John I. Taylor, owner of the club, taking over as manager.
In St Louis on March 26 during the bowing of the first flight two man teams J M Richter and E M Bigley from Louisville surpassed the existing high score by one pin with a 1164 total.
Explosion at the Austin Powder glazing mill in Fall Junction near Cleveland kills two men and destroys several thousand dollars of property. The blast occurred today causing extensive damage and prompting investigations. Authorities reported the accident as a fatal industrial incident with ongoing inquiries into cause and safety measures.
District Attorney Jerome wins as Justice Fitzgerald orders a lunacy commission to test Harry K. Thaw’s sanity delaying the trial. Commission members are Morgan J. O'Brien Peter B. Olney and Dr Leop ald Putter. Mrs Evelyn Thaw reports the decision to Thaw at the Tombs prison.
The president appoints civilian members Charles S. Neill J W Jenks and William R Wheeler to the immigration commission completing the panel. Members include senators Lodge Dillingham Latimer and representatives Howell Bennet Burnett. The body will investigate immigration and report to Congress.
Cleveland dispatch reports Mrs. Lillian Avery died today after confessing she shot her husband Sunday during siege of cancer and abuse in Chicago. The husband remains in precarious condition as she prayed for his recovery.
Justice Reed of the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the Pennsylvania Railroad owes the state $1,034,748 under last year's Perkins main stem tax law. The decision follows a dispute over tax assessment and reflects the impact of the new tax framework on railroad companies.
Mason City Iowa voters chose J H McCologne a Democrat as mayor by a 500 vote majority in the March 25 election. The result ends the year long contest and trims city leadership to a Democrat at the helm.
In Chicago on March 26 Judge Ball admitted Howard Nicholas's police confession as evidence in the trial of Nicholas and Leonard Leopold for the murder of actress Mrs. Margaret Leslie.
Denver announces Jesse F. Welbern named president of Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. succeeding the late Frank J. Hearne. Welbern takes the helm as the company confirms leadership succession and continuity for its operations.
The Star course committee will choose the program for next year after hearings in late April with four bureaus Redpath Slayton Mutual and Chicago Sponsorship promises a stronger lineup than the recently concluded season with potential repeats of popular acts Katherine Ridgeway and the 54th regimental band Ottumwa The final selection date will be announced later.
Western railroad general managers and union officials met in Chicago on March 26 for a final conference on pay raises and a nine hour workday. Union members have voted in favor of a possible strike if demands are not met, though no vote result was announced at the meeting.
Albert E. Drake of Davenport Iowa, president of Drake Furniture and Carpet Co, died after ten days of suffering from a self inflicted rifle accident caused by his 12 year old son Sanford. Drake had moved from Keokuk in 1901 and will be buried there as his business faced bankruptcy amid the tragedy.
Fort Dodge Iowa March 26 The council postponed the marriage ordinance vote until tonight after election results. The committee is nearing an adverse report on a proposal that would require all residents aged 25 to 45 to marry.
Clinton Iowa March 26 Andrew Jensen longtime resident dies at home within a week of his wife. The couple had lived together fifty three years leaving a daughter who is mentally prostrated by the double loss.
Waterloo Iowa March 26 A Fairbank councilman candidate C B Dorland aged 62 collapsed and died from excitement following a political discussion on the Citizens ticket. The incident occurred after he joined in a heated debate.
Major Smith of Des Moines spoke to a large audience at the Salvation Army barracks in the city last evening addressing military and community concerns regarding national service.
March 26 report from New York notes wild, inconsistent opening in stocks with copper shares demoralized. Bears squeezed as prices rose, unions on rail upper moves, money plentiful but panic over bond depreciation persists. Washington actions boost bank deposits as customs receipts move to depositaries to aid bond redemptions.
The funeral for Hugh M. Bell is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from 592 Bartlett Street conducted by Rev. J. N. Elliott of the Presbyterian church. Also announced is the funeral of Mrs. Charles Chandler at 215 West Severath Street at 2 PM Wednesday with Rev. W. P. Stoddard in charge.
Charles Kehoe manager of the Crags Country Base Ball team of Rock Island writes challenging any local team. The Rock Island squad claims top form in the region and vows a close match. Preferred date is the first or second Sunday in May.
Funeral of Mrs G W Richards will be held tomorrow at 11 am from the island church. After the service her remains will be taken to this city and interred at Greenwood cemetery.
Showers tonight or Wednesday with colder conditions on Wednesday. Northwest portion to see the showers tonight. Moon sets at 4 23 a m. Sun rises at 5 46 a m and sets at 6 08 p m.
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