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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
1
Does Schmitz Still Control Frisco Town
Conflicting reports circulate on who is the chief executive of Frisco, as questions rise about Schmitz’s current authority over the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmitz
Frisco Town
Frisco
Foraker Resents Brown Dictation in Ohio Presidential Row
Senator Foraker replies to Ohio Republican chairman Brown calling his remarks dictatorial and declares he will name and abide by Ohio's presidential preference at the next state convention. Brown, meanwhile, champions Taft and denounces opposition within the party. Taft's western tour plans include Davenport Iowa June 11 and Davenport events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Columbus
Ohio
Brown
Republican State Central Committee
Harris
Ohio Republicans
Toledo
Walter F. Brown
Ohio State Central Committee
Taft- Foraker
Taft
Mick
Fairbanks
Serious disorders in Persia engulf several cities
May 18 report from Teheran says mobs led by priests from local parliaments fault the administration in Tabriz Kermanshah Resht and Shiras. The governor of Tabriz is in hiding as unrest spreads across multiple Persian cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
Tabriz
Kermanshah
Resht
Shiras
Unknown Man Fatally Struck by Train Near Madrid
An unidentified man, believed drunk, lay on the tracks three miles north of Madrid, Iowa, and was run over by a Milwaukee passenger train yesterday afternoon. The engineer could not stop in time, and the man was killed instantly. Local authorities note the man’s intoxication as a probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cond
Jeep
Trac
Cousin of Roosevelt Laid to Rest in Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington May 18 The body of Captain George W Roosevelt cousin of President Roosevelt who died while serving as consul general at Brussels was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Brussels
Oak Hill
O'Brien Named Ambassador to Japan to Succeed Wright
The State Department announced that Thomas J. OBrien of Michigan will become ambassador to Japan in September upon Luke E Wright of Tennessee retiring from the service. The change follows Wrights notice to leave the post at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Thomas J. O’brien
Michigan
Copenhagen
Japan
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Brewery Workers Strike for Higher Wages in San Francisco
San Francisco workers at all breweries and wagon drivers walked off the job on May 18 demanding higher wages. The walkout involves the brewery staff and transport drivers as protests spread through the industry.
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San Francisco
RATHER HELL THAN POOR HOUSE
John C. Kuehl the Scott county poor farm superintendent was found guilty of assault and battery after witnesses described brutal treatment of inmates. An 88 year old inmate testified of beating and confinement, while a citizen declared he would rather go to hell than return to the farm.
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Davenport
John C. Kuehl
Scott County Poor Farm
Jackson
Jacob Helberg
Kuehl
John Burke
Jurors Excused In Haywood Trial
In Boise Idaho on May 18 Walter Shaw and W N Rudge were excused. Talisman M G Goodwin a 72 year old lumber dealer was chosen to replace Shaw. The average juror age rose to about sixty as the Haywood family again was absent in court. Haywood sat with his lawyers and consulted during the challenge process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Walter Shaw
W N. Rudge
Talisman M. G. Goodwin
Shaw
Goodwin
Haywood
Dubuque Graft Scandal Mirrors Frisco Municipal Loss
In Dubuque Iowa May 18 disclosures of wholesale graft in municipally owned water works claim at least 110000 diverted from proper channels causing a net city loss. The plant, debt around 59000 when the board was ousted, built up over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Shanld
Board of Trustees
Death in Clergyman's Dress Thins Mystery in Bowery
A death by suicide in a clergyman outfit was found in the Bowery, with the body unidentified but believed to be Reverend Jere Cooke. Cooke had eloped with Florella Whaley, an heiress and his ward from Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Cooke
New York
Bowery
Florella Whaley
Long Island
Clubman shoots friend after quarrel over commission
Gaston C. Philips of New York and Washington shot and dangerously wounded Frank B. Mockabee, a night carriage driver, after a night spent together. They arrived at the Arlington Hotel in Philips's automobile as a quarrel over a commission Mockabee claimed was due him escalated. Philips, who appeared to have been drinking, was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gaston C. Philips
New York
Washinton
Frank B. Mockabee
Philip
Mockabee
Arlington Hotel
Striking ship builders vote to resume work Monday
Detroit May 18 The striking ship builders at Great Lakes Engineering Works have voted to return to work on Monday under the pre strike conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes Engineering Works
Japan Cancels Big Orders Show Firms Dissolved
From Victoria B C May 18 advices report Japan halts speculative craze with thirty projected companies dissolved in recent weeks and an aggregate capital of 250 million.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Tolstoi's Son Acquitted Of Treason Charge
St. Petersburg May 18 Count Leo Leonovitch Tolstoi son of the author was arrested in February on charges of high treason for publishing his father's latest political pamphlet and has now been acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Leo Leonovitch Tolstoi
Baptism of Spanish Heir Prince Alfonso of Asturia
The heir to the Spanish throne Prince Alfonso of Asturias was baptized in the private chapel of the palace at noon today in Madrid.
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Madrid
Alfonso of
Asturia
Royal Arch Masons Confer Degrees in City
At a special Royal Arch Masons meeting in the city the degrees of Past Master and Worthy Excellent Master were conferred. Washington chapter members embodied the work and the session drew strong attendance with high interest. This exemplification was the only one in the past year and praised for its impressive intricate services.
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Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Washington
Royal Arch
Pasadena Post Office Robbery Breaks Safe. $13,000 Stamps Stolen
The Pasadena main post office on North Raymond avenue between Union and Holly was blown open early today. Robbers stole $13,000 in unbroken stamp packages from the safe, reported from Pasadena California on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Raymond Avenue
Union and
Holly
Presbyterian temperance report fuels leadership resignations
In Columbus on May 18 the general Presbyterian assembly heard Dr. David Wills Jr. resign as head of the temperance committee amid fear of conflict over the report. Chairman William R. Belknap also resigned from the finance committee, as Rev. Henry E. Dosker was named to replace Wills. The dispute, touching nearly all commissioners, was not debated before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Presbyterian Assembly
David Wills,Jr
Oswego
N. Y
Roberts
Dr. Roberts
Wm. R. Belknap
Henry E. Dosker
Louisville
Wills
Chemist Inhaled Analine Fumes Suffered Illness
Grand Rapids, May 18. Frank Powell a chemist lies ill at home as doctors expect recovery after a can of analine burst releasing fumes. Powell’s skin turned blue and his blood appeared ink like from the exposure but physicians believe he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Frank Powell
Powell
Italian Duke Abruzzi Visits Naval Academy in Annapolis
The personal representative of Victor Emmanuel of Italy, Duke De Abruzzi, visited the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis today with the Italian squadron in American waters. He was greeted with a 21 gun salute on arrival, reflecting the national character of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Duke de Abruzzi
Academy
Big Strike in Bertin Lockout Impacts Landing
A widespread labor dispute at Bertin triggers a lockout in the landing area this afternoon. About sixty thousand men are affected and may be drawn into the turmoil as the strike unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Kan, Mzy
Deegan
No suicide club formed at Cedar Falls normal school
Des Moines reports a careful investigation finds no foundation to the claim that a suicide club was formed at the state normal school in Cedar Falls last year. Some of the reported deceased women were never heard of in the towns where they were said to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Cashier Bartlett Faces $26,000 Shortage Charge
St Louis May 18 Caleb V Bartlett cashier of the Madison Coal Corporation was arrested a week ago for a nearly $26,000 shortage in his accounts. He confessed and then disappeared his whereabouts unknown. News was kept from his young wife who is recovering from surgery. He was held by a private detective. Her feelings are described as heartbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Caleb V. Bartlett
Madison Coal Corporation
Bartlett
Ouster suits filed against two St. Louis utilities
St Louis May 18 Circuit Attorney Sager filed ouster suits in circuit court alleging violations of Missouri anti trust laws by Lac lede Gas and Light Co and Union Electric Light and Power Co. The actions target alleged unlawful restraint of trade and monopolistic practices in the utilities sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Circuit
Sager
Laclede Gasang Light Co
Union Electric Light and Power Company
Missouri
Publication Society Elects Officers for Baptist Publication
American Baptist Publication society at Washington on May 18 elected officers. President Samuel A. Crozerm of Pennsylvania. Vice President W. G. Brimson of Illinois. Secretary A. J. Rowland. Treasurer H. S. Hopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Baptist Organization
Washington
The
American Baptist Publication Society Today
Samuel A. Crozerm
Pennsylvania
W. G. Brimson
Illinois
A. J. Rowland
H. S. Hopper
Death of Cuba's Treasurer Gen. Carlos Roloff
Havana reports the death of Gen. Carlos Roloff, treasurer of Cuba, who passed away today in Havana. The notice notes his high office and bodes a period of official mourning for the Cuban treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
Carlos Roloff
Bank Cashier to Speak at YMCA Men’s Meeting
Rev E A Allen of Epworth Iowa will replace O E Childs as speaker at the YMCA men’s meeting, guest of Rev Elliott. Allen, banker and church friend, will discuss practical business topics, with a special musical program by the male choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
Rock Island
O. E. Childs
E. A. Allen
Epworth
Allen
Rev
Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Riots Mark Street Car Strike in Evansville Indiana
Rioting and a deadly crash followed a street car strike in Evansville Indiana as non union crews operated cars and a strike sympathizer blamed after a car derailed at Eighth and Walnut. Mayor Boehne ordered 290 special policemen as one man died and six were injured during the violence and wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville, Inc
St. Louis
Nashville
Boehne
Evanaville
Ind
James Cates
Beshne
Board of Safety
Eighth
Walnut Streets
Conger Death Expected Within Days Doctors Say
Pasadena May 18 physicians treating Maj. Edwin H. Conger former United States minister to China expressed little hope of saving his life. He may live three days but uncertainty remains with death possible at any moment as Dr. J J Bleeker stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Edwin H. Conger
United States
China
J. J. Bleeker
Railway Trainmen Reelect All Officers in Georgia
P H Morrissey grand master and all officers were re elected by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen in Atlanta Georgia today indicating continued leadership and unity within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway
Assassin Fires at Emperor William Near Weisbaden
Berlin May 18 hundreds of secret service men search for the would be assassin who fired on an automobile carrying Emperor William as he rode near Weisbaden. A large government reward spurs efforts to capture the attacker. no one injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Secret Service
William
Weisbaden
Mayor Says He's Still In Control Amid Seven Member Committee
San Francisco reports say a committee of seven from major business groups has taken charge of affairs and begun investigating the police department. Mayor Schmitz denies resignation or transfer of power and calls charges of bribe payments by Ruef false, claiming he has not taken bribes and relies on a committee of fifty for crisis responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Committee of Seven
Schmitz
Ruef
Anthropologists Meet in Davenport Session Deliberates on Mounds
Davenport Iowa May 18 The state anthropological society is in session with most delegates from the University of Iowa City. Other state schools are represented as discussions focus on the mounds near Albany Illinois and related topics in the academy of science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
State Anthropological Society
University At
Iowa City
Academy of Science
Albany
Mrs. Mizner Wins Interlocutory Divorce
New York reports that Mrs. Adelaide Yerkes Mizner widow of Charles T. Yerkes traction magnate was granted an interlocutory divorce from her young husband Wilson Mizner. She resumes her maiden name and may remarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adelaide Yerkes Mizner
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
London
Wilson Mizner
Yerkes Mizner
Millionaire Wheat Trader Reported in Milwaukee
Edward C. Wall is said to have made a million dollars yesterday in wheat, a fortune described as substantial though possibly exaggerated. The claim appears in Milwaukee on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Edward C. Wall
Illinois Man Named Commander in Chief of Spanish War Veterans
Hartford Conn May 18 Taylor F E Brown of Illinois was elected commander-in-chief of the national commandery of Naval and Military Order of Spanish War Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Taylor FE. Brown
Illinois
National Commandery of Naval and
Military Order of
Walter J. Hill Die In St Louis Instructors Philosophy
Rev. Walter J. Hill, prominent philosophy instructor at St. Louis University, died today in St Louis. He was a noted figure in academic circles and taught theology. Funeral plans were not available in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Walter J. Hill
St. Louis University
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Sunday
Chicago Illinois reports generally fair conditions for Iowa with cooler temperatures tonight and Sunday. Sunrise times noted as 4 29 and 6 00.
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Chicago
Sim
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Minnesota University
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Charlies T. Yerkes
Wisconsin
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