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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
1
Senator Lorimer defends himself in a Senate address denying bribery accusations related to his Chicago Tribune inquiry complaints. He claims the charges stem from a conspiracy and asserts no votes were bought for him.
Illinois Senator Lorimer denounces the Chicago Tribune for a bribery story and accuses it of plotting to ruin his career. He seeks a senatorial investigation into his election as Governor Deneen’s aides clash over wartime funding and control of the Republican party. Indicted Democrat D W Holtslaw is charged with perjury in the same probe.
Mahaska county federation filed suit in state name. Judge Clements issued a permanent injunction against Fred Blattner restraining him from selling liquor in Iowa. Ruling hinged on a technicality of the mulci law since his establishment did not front a main business street.
Elmer Liston shot May Ringson in Clinton Iowa and barricaded himself in her room. Police stormed the room after two hours of firing. Liston surrendered at 10:15 AM and was jailed. he was slightly wounded earlier and left a letter for his wife and a note about property.
Senator Cummins will visit Iowa next Thursday Friday and Saturday and speak in the ninth district at least once. He has wired Des Moines friends asking to arrange speaking dates with Council Bluffs likely hosting an event.
Attorney Vertrees for Ballinger resumes closing remarks on May 28 in Washington. He concentrates on Cunningham coal cases and discusses the legal situation in Alaska regarding land laws as part of the defense.
Wapsie school controversy returns to district court as an amended petition requests a permanent injunction against selling the school building. Plaintiffs allege unlawful special electors meeting and bid by W F Wiggins for 510 tearing down the structure, warning of an $8000 loss if injunction is not renewed.
In Washington on May 28, debate over the general land office and its policy leads to amendments in the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill that shrink funding for the office. The Senate, honoring Memorial Day, suspends Monday sessions and shifts railroad bill action to Tuesday while the House continues Sundry Civil review amid war talk between Peru and Ecuador.
Clint L. Price of Indianola issues the call for Iowa Democrats to meet in Ottumwa at 1 p m on July 27, 1910. Delegates are apportioned by county for nominating two supreme court judges and handling other business. Des Moines, May 28.
Assistant attorney general Oscar Lawler said he sent letters to the Ballinger-Pinchot committee and Christopher Connolly and James Connolly disavowing any intent to injure and withdrew his remarks with an apology. Connolly sues for $20,000 alleging the accusation tied him to the Republic disaster and a life boat stampede.
Columbus Junction Iowa May 28 Special The Alumni banquet for the class of 1910 in K P hall drew over a hundred guests. An orchestra Miss Beatrice Klotz Richard Bahns Glen Ayers played as guests entered, a three course supper served by Mr and Mrs W C Webster. Toastmaster Prof G W Weber, welcome by Miss Zola Wilcox, class president Harry Hall spoke. A locket presented to Pauline Collins, quartette sang, Rev T Balcoff spoke, solos by Miss Cora Johnston Mrs W F Hall Miss Beatrice Klotz. Class song and business meeting followed. Zola Wilcox elected president Roy Dawson secretary.
Ida Grove Iowa May 28 A three year old son of William E Miller a prominent farmer stood on a fence with a stick in his mouth and fell forward jamming the stick into his mouth and throat causing a severe wound rescuers fear he may recover still.
Fire swept four large implement warehouses and other property in Minneapolis this morning causing about 1 million dollars in damage. Christ Madison suffered serious burns in the blaze.
The third annual convention of the Mississippi Valley Historical Association closed in Iowa City. Officers elected for the next year include President Dr. B. F. Shambaugh of Iowa City, Vice President Andrew C. McLaughlin of the University of Chicago, and Secretary-Treasurer Clarence Ss. Payne of Lincoln Nebraska.
A newly hired farm hand named Fred Morris robbed Peter Sonningsen of Ida Grove of 100 dollars in cash and jewelry worth hundreds while the farmer and wife were away. Authorities cannot locate Morris as a search continues.
Grand Secretary Parvin of the Iowa Masonic grand lodge has received sixteen past masters jewels. The solid gold jewels will be presented to the sixteen surviving past masters at the upcoming meeting in Waterloo.
Witnesses from Des Moines and Columbus testify about Mrs. Doxey's behavior before and after Elder's death and her claims about Dr. Doxey. The state contends a conspiracy to murder Elder for life insurance. handwriting and letters are used to challenge Dr. Doxey's knowledge of his wife.
Waterloo May 28 Mayor Rector received many letters from women urging female police officers. He asks interested women to be sworn in and receive a star, claiming women can uncover evidence more effectively to clean up the town.
Des Moines Missouri Valley meet shows Wilson of Coe College winning the 100 yards in 10.5 seconds. Chicago Purdue meet highlights include Straube winning the 100 yards in 10.25 seconds and Wasson of Purdue taking the mile in 4 36 2 5. Stockton of Purdue wins discus with 125 feet 1 3 inches. Philadelphia Intercollegiate mile race won by Taylor of Cornell in 4 23 2 5.
The OsKaloosa Women's club marked its 15th anniversary with an elaborate banquet at the Hotel Lacey. Mrs. Rose Blanchard Jerrel presided and several toasts were of distinguished character.
Chicago May 28 May wheat closed at 96 cents, down 6 cents from yesterday. A year ago prices ranged from 1.24 to 1.35 dollars after the Patten corner.
Havana May 28 The Berneyo owned by S W Granberg Brooklyn won the yachtsmen s club power boat race from Philadelphia to Havana. The Berneyo with a time allowance over the Caliph of three hours and forty five minutes beat the Caliph by two hours forty four minutes and eighteen seconds.
Partly cloudy with showers in Iowa tonight and Sunday. warmer in the east tonight. Illinois to see similar showers in the north tonight or Sunday with warmer conditions. Sunrise at 4 19 with sunset 7 15 and moon rise 11 31 p m. Comet sets tonight at 11 20 p m and tomorrow at 11 11 p m.
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