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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
1
Curtis is set off after a jury recommends clemency for Morse associate. Judge suspends Morse's sentence with no effort to secure bail. The case centers on a New York financier facing penalties amid requests for mercy.
New York judges impose a 15 year prison term on Charles W. Morse for misapplication of funds at the National Bank of North America. Alfred H. Curtis receives a suspended sentence as Morse faces possible transfer to the Atlanta federal prison with ten days’ delay and paroled custody before final action.
Paris honors Wilbur Wright at Aero Club of France dinner as he receives the Aero Club gold medal and a special medal of the Academy of Sports in recognition of his air achievements and leading role in solving flight challenges.
Springfield report says local option secured a victory in the legislature and anti saloon league leaders expect passage of a county option bill.
In Cambridge Ohio on November 6 a house fire consumed the residence of Seymour Phillips while the parents were away. Georgia four and Jesse two perished in the blaze, both children cremated in the tragedy.
Vice President-elect Sherman was the guest of honor at a banquet in New York City on November 6. Also in attendance were Joseph G. Cannon speaker of the house and Congressman William B. McKinley of Illinois.
Wilton Indiana news reports the Wilton High School field meet at the school hall this evening starting at the designated hour. Students from all classes will compete in several athletic events.
Paris states the dispute over German deserters arrested by French authorities at Casa Blanca appears resolved. Germany signals willingness to drop demands for release and to excuse French soldiers for an alleged attack on the German consulate.
Fire at Bliss Electrical School in Tacoma Park near Washington DC caused 200 students to flee in their night clothing. All escaped but belongings were lost. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars.
Officials of the W. P. Rend Company declared no rescue for four men buried by a mine explosion at Rend Illinois. Miners had tried through the night to reach the survivors after a Windy shot caused the blast. Tons of coal may lie on the bodies.
Mrs. Barbara Rifenburg, 68, died at her daughter’s home in Iowa City. Born in Hawkeye, she moved to Iowa City in January. Remains go to Hawkeye for interment. Survived by husband, two sons William of Medford Wisconsin and Walter of South Dakota, and daughters Mrs. Clara Kirk of Alberta Canada and Mrs. Myrtie Abybidle of Iowa.
In Chicago and River Counties voters backed a 20 million dollar bond to build a channel from Lockport to Utica on the Illinois River. Early returns show Cook county heavily in favor and river counties supporting the measure with large majorities. Estimated overall passage around 75,000 votes, exceeding half of all ballots cast.
Milwaukee, Nov 6. Alexander Beaubien filed suit to remove Western Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago as trustee for the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railroad bond issue of ten million dollars. He charges the trustees cooperated with company officers to water the bonds.
Reports from New York indicate business sentiment improves after the election with many large contracts placed that were previously delayed. Mills and factories have expanded active capacity and demand for labor rises.
Coroner Peter M. Hoffman will probe the death of Gustav Peiper, a union pressman, who was sent to Dunning asylum Oct. 22 and died last Wednesday with a bruised body. Attendants allegedly tried to cover up injuries. the death certificate cited pneumonia, omitting key details.
Senator Aldrich after meeting the President said tariff revision would be highly desirable if feasible but he doubted the Senate could complete it this session. He added he would be pleased to see the change enacted personally.
Chicago November 6 The United States circuit court granted a temporary injunction restraining the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing its order in the Missouri river rate case. The court did not decide the merits of the law.
The First Methodist church schedules a Home Coming Day with Sunday school Epworth League and church services all invited. Special music and sermons by Mr Osborn include The Home Beyond at 7:45 PM and Gods Method of making a Man as the evening topic.
Irving Rice, husband of Abbie E. Rice, visited the city jail in Omaha to see his wife who is a witness in the murder case of Dr. Frederick Rustin. He sought consent to reunite, but she refused and he announced plans to file for divorce. Rice, a former regular army man, arrived in Omaha yesterday.
In last Tuesday’s election Socialists received 418 votes in Muscatine county, with 387 in the city and 31 in rural districts. The county total rose 21 votes versus 1904, and ward results for McCrellis governor are listed as a rough gauge of the ticket’s support.
Chicago reports Construction News shows October permits issued in 36 cities for 9 792 buildings with an estimated cost of 43 074 775 dollars. This surpasses October last year by about 12 million dollars.
Washington reports speculation on Col. W. P. Hepburn potential cabinet role after Taft's election. Tama Jim Wilson likely to remain as secretary of agriculture. Attention turns to future heads of state and justice departments as Taft assembles his team.
The piece notes important positions may vacate at term end with Secretary Root possibly to a supreme bench or the New York senate seat, and Attorney General Bona parte returning to Baltimore. It discusses Taft’s likely choices for the state department and attorney general, mentioning Reid Kellogg Ellis and White as possible names, while noting cabinet-makers expect new faces.
Springfield Illinois November 6 Returns from all counties show official and unofficial tallies for Governor Deneen. complete results indicate a plurality of 24000 for Deneen as Marvin’s lead narrows.
Plauen Germany November 6 The most violent earthquake ever experienced here terrified residents at 540 this morning. Houses shook and people fled into the streets in a panic. The shock lasted several minutes and was accompanied by explosions and thunderous earth rumbling as sixty to seventy aftershocks were felt daily last week.
Early returns from Missouri show Taft leading with a narrow margin of 4 235 votes while the state legislature likely sits Democratic on the joint ballot. Maryland figures place Bryan at five electoral votes to Taft's three with Democrats claiming all electors.
New York on November 6 reports Professor Edwin Emerson a close friend of Judge Taft and Governor Hughes died in Tokyo from heart failure brought on by intense excitement over the American election news.
Citizens' and Farmers' State Bank in Arkansas City Kansas shut its doors this morning while awaiting an affairs investigation. No statement is available.
Policeman Frank H. Moor of Glencoe was convicted in Judge Mack's court of assault to do bodily harm for firing at a car on July 11 and injuring Miss Buena Stribling. The offense carries a fine or up to one year in jail. A new trial motion by Morton C. Culver will be heard next week. Moor remains free on $5,000 bond.
The funeral for John Webb who died yesterday at his Sweetland township home will be held tomorrow at 10 30 a.m. from the Musserville M E church with Rev Ireland officiating A short service will be conducted at the house at 8 30 a.m.
A steamer carrying six hundred from Amoy to Tungan sank on Wednesday evening. Two hundred passengers were drowned.
New York sugar markets report a nationwide reduction of twenty cents per hundredweight on all grades of refined sugar effective today.
Taft declares no hunting in the South for him and criticizes misreading of policy. He asserts no honest business will fear him while promising lawbreakers will face full enforcement.
Judge Taft addresses the Cincinnati Commercial Club saying there is little chance of land in Texas and urging enforcement of laws against dishonest methods. He frames the coming four years as a period of prosperity if businesses operate legally, prompting a standing ovation among club members.
The general committee on foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church met in St. Louis to decide annual appropriations for missionary work in 1909. The gathering focused on distributing budgeted funds for global mission efforts.
Fair conditions prevail with pleasant temperatures. Tonight and Saturday bring slight cooling, especially in northern areas. Sun rises at 6 28 and sets at 4 40 with moonset around 4 14 a m.
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