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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
1
Garry wins by a large majority as townships support the project while Muscatine city residents help steer the outcome. The vote reflects broad local backing for the new facility and its regional implications.
Over 900 supervisors are expected to oversee completion of the foundation this fall and plan final building steps a year later.
Special election results show Muscatine county backing a new courthouse by 503 votes and a new jail by 188, with city wards voting heavily in favor while rural areas leaned against. Overall county vote outside Muscatine city was 511 for the courthouse and 827 against.
June 2 1908 is set as Iowa's first state primary under new law. Panic ensues as passengers leap overboard while rail or ship travel is discussed. The date signals a major political shift only thirteen months away.
A Montevideo dispatch reports the Poitou, sailing from Marseilles April 6, wrecked off Uruguay near Rincon de Norrero. About 300 passengers and crew aboard. customs officers rescued 50. Panic caused many to jump overboard. several steamers head for the scene.
Des Moines reporting that Iowa's first statewide primary will be June 2, 1908, with delegates chosen by county and state conventions. Political focus centers on the national convention delegates and Roosevelt's possible stance on a third term shaping the campaign dynamics.
New York on May 8 Mrs Maria Vito and her mother Maria Brignoli were slain in their east side home with razors. Giovanni Vito husband of the younger woman is under arrest charged with the crime and allegedly killed them after a quarrel over money. He denies guilt claiming two men broke in and he fought to defend his life.
In Enfield Illinois on May 8 charges surfaced that Rev. T F Everhart pastor of the Methodist church had been unduly intimate with several young girl members of his congregation. Fearing lynching the minister fled the town.
Washington May 8 The Ohio contest for the presidency appears settled in favor of Taft as Cox forces reportedly accept Taft as Ohio’s candidate and notify Senators Foraker and Dick. The move signals defeat for Foraker and Dick and ends Cox’s long backing of Foraker. In Idaho, Haywood case moves forward as Judge Wood denies a bill of particulars and remands Harwood. in Missouri, Hulser testifies on Moyer-Haywood plot about silencing the union.
John L Sullivan former pugilist met with President Roosevelt in Washington on May 8 and praised Taft calling him a great man. Sullivan noted big men take time to start but accelerate once underway, recalling sights of boats in New York and offering compliments to the President.
Iowa City council intends to foster home industries including breweries. The city passes an ordinance requiring liquor wholesalers who sell products manufactured outside Iowa to pay 1090 dollars per year for the privilege. Wholesalers may challenge the ordinance as unconstitutional.
Attorneys Moritz Rosenthal and John S. Miller urged a new trial before Judge Landis in Chicago on the Standard Oil case. They stressed government stance toward wealthy corporations and questioned motives behind the prosecution amid bitter public sentiment.
Orleans France May 8 Festivities marking the 1429 siege lifting by Joan of Arc proceed without disturbances as the city commemorates the historic relief from English forces.
Paris May 8 M Kuriana the Japanese minister says a series of treaties among Great Britain France Russia and Japan would guarantee the Far East status quo and prevent others from acquiring territory there He denies the Franco Japanese intent targets United States.
Special forecast notes fair tonight and Thursday with cooler southeast and warmer northwest portions. Temperatures rise into the day, sun rises at 4 40, sets at 6 55, moon rises at 6 15 am.
The Irish Council Bill was presented in the house of commons with a strong attendance and lively debate expected as John Redmond seeks to broaden its scope while Balfour leads opposition to restrict powers of the proposed Irish council.
Pittsburg dispatch reports a May fire of incendiary origin ripping through Barnesboro business district, about forty miles east of the city. The estimated loss scales to about a quarter of a million dollars.
New York on May 8 reports Muriel Nelson actress and songwriter attempted suicide by shooting on the eve of a divorce decree from Wallace Wit decombe an English actor. The death ends a long troubled marriage and shocks the entertainment community.
St Louis May 8 Henry Clay Pierce oil magnate surrendered to the police on an indictment from Texas. He faced charges connected to an oil case separated from the Plains state investigation.
Pittsburg May reports the Lyndhurst residence of Mrs William Thaw in the east end has been mortgaged for 100000. The mortgage was secured earlier but the record book was hidden and details became public only today. The loan runs for three years.
Violence erupts in San Francisco as strikers and sympathizers assault strike breakers trying to drive vehicles. Police intervene as crowds clash, leaving damaged cars and a tense city scene. Authorities reported multiple injuries and ongoing investigations.
San Francisco reports a pitched battle between strike breakers and union sympathizers on Turk street. Eighteen were shot, including a policeman and Detective Bell, with several certain to die. Mob violence, bricks and stones halted passenger cars. police and militia talk swirl as authorities consider sending in the National Guard.
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