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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
1
The article notes department heads speculating on President Taft's stance and predicts the Army is hopeful. It suggests Roosevelt ideas, not favored by many, may be dropped and raises a question about Elkins possibly losing his Senate seat.
Washington November 13 Colonel George H. Torney was announced as surgeon general to succeed General R. M. O Reilly. Torney currently heads the general hospital in San Francisco. The vacancy will take effect January 14.
The president today appointed George S. Terry to be assistant treasurer of the United States at New York, succeeding Hamilton Fish.
Washington observers weigh how President Taft will handle army promotions and discipline after Theodore Roosevelts reshaped policy of promotion by selection. Officers expect Taft to favor seniority, be more lenient on wearers of shoulder straps, and avoid harsh orders that limit older officers. Senate ally Elkins faces political jeopardy as the implied palace intrigue tops the page.
The eastbound Wabash freight train collided with a switch engine at Springfield Junction early today. Fireman W. X. Williams and brakeman Homer B. Wolfe of Brazil were killed. Engineer J. W. Grozel of Trenton and fireman J. B. Snape were seriously injured.
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Buelow will meet Emperor William at Kiel next Monday. If they agree on future policy and Von Buelow stays, the German people will be informed that the emperor accepts the spirit of Reichstag declarations. Five members of the foreign affairs committee met to discuss recent events and the Casablanca papers were reviewed.
Hamm Westphalia November 13 The Radbod mine disaster leaves 3560 miners still underground with no hope of rescue. Officials wall the shaft and galleries to choke the fire as thirty more bodies are recovered from the shaft this morning.
Fire destroyed the home of dairy man J. H. Wampfler northeast of Alliance Ohio early today. Four children were cremated in the blaze and Wampfler was badly burned.
Ottumwa Iowa November 13 The Ottumwa school board denies Rev Billy Sunday permission to address Ottumwa High School students. The senior class passes a resolution defying the board and threatens a mass walkout unless action is reconsidered.
Des Moines police will permit Emma Goldman to speak on anarchy at tomorrow night’s lecture titled The Devil Vindicated. Officers will attend the event, which was protested to be stopped but remains allowed.
The cornerstone for the $20,000 Burlington High School building was laid with ceremonies. Dr. William Salter, aged pastor of the Congregational church, delivered the principal address and had earlier performed the cornerstone laying at the first high school forty years ago.
Mrs. Allen F. Read, who threatened Mrs. Genevieve Chandler-Phipps with dynamite, is critically ill from disease and drug effects. Denver police report her condition as extremely grave, with physicians confirming deteriorating health. Her case centers on a dramatic extortion attempt last Monday.
In New York on November 13 a large audience leaving the Park Theater in Brooklyn saw a fire discovered within an hour. Mrs. Mary Spooner head of the Spooner Stock company and several actors were in the building but escaped unharmed. The loss was estimated at 125000 dollars.
Prof. Mark W. Harrington former head of the United States weather bureau who vanished nearly a decade ago was located as a hopeless mental wreck in the New Jersey asylum for the insane at Morris Plains. He had been an inmate for over a year after being found wandering in Trenton. His identity was confirmed yesterday when his wife visited the asylum and identified him.
A large oil warehouse owned by Winnipeg Oil Co. on the city outskirts caught fire and is burning fiercely this afternoon. Fire crews fight the blaze with flames high and smoke dark over the site. No injuries are reported at this time.
In La Porte Indiana Ray Lamphere faces trial for the murder of Mrs Belle Gunness and her three children by arson. Coroner Mack testified the bones found included a seventh vertebra and jaw fragment, and bodies were verified as those of Gunness and her children. The state opened detailing the victim’s history and Lamphere’s threats and later statements.
A dispatch from Oklahoma City reports Senator Dolliver told a friend yesterday he soon plans to retire from the Senate. Politicians say they know nothing official. He may join the cabinet or return to law practice.
Des Moines report shows the Republican committee spent 18 835.72 dollars in Iowa with receipts of 20 023.69 dollars under Chairman Carl F. Franke. Democrats spent 3 878 dollars with receipts handled by Clint L. Price and treasurer N F Reed of Ottumwa. Reed’s account credits Price. the Democratic National Committee contributed nothing. County assessments and candidate levies were partially paid.
Des Moines Iowa November 13 Special Adjutant General Thrift accepted the resignation of Captain Berkable commanding the Cedar Rapids company The short age was made good and Berkabile will not be tried by court martial.
Kansas City Missouri November 13 Jackson L Smith aged 71 who served sixteen years as judge of the Missouri court of appeals died at his home this morning after a long public career in the state judiciary. He held a prominent role in Missouri's appellate system and leaves a legacy in legal service to Kansas City and the state.
In Topeka today 18 of 20 U S Methodist bishops and numerous laymen joined the Home Missions society session. The main issue was a proposed 900000 dollar appropriation for American mission work and a 1500000 dollar request for the church. Funds would support frontier posts and city slums with 25 percent set for church extension and the rest for home missions.
The American Federation of Labor convention adjourned to give committees time to consider matters referred to them after a very brief session in Denver. The adjournment took effect today with plans to reconvene tomorrow.
Chicago police disclose Miss Mae Otis 36 plotted to murder her mother Mrs. Sarah Otis. A private detective posed as a slugger, received payment and a promissory note before police arrest. Mother denied plans to visit Chicago on schedule and offered aid.
A report claims the Chinese ruler is dead with no official verification. By 6 PM the palace remained silent while the regent and heir presumptive are named in the death chamber.
Bulletin from Pekin reports in the evening that the dowager empress is dying. No other details available on timing or official confirmation.
Pekin reports the emperor died at 4 PM after being moved to the death chamber earlier. Two imperial edits named Prince Chun regent and Pu Wei heir presumptive, while Washington received word from Minister Rockhill that the emperor was dying.
Washington press reports claim that President Roosevelt’s contract with Outlook magazine ties to James H Stillman of Standard Oil. White House says the President cares only about policy and his own writings. Howland states Stillman has held under ten percent for nearly thirty years with control by active managers.
A fire in Bismarck North Dakota damaged the Acme Harvester company yards and warehouse. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 150000 dollars and its origin remains unknown.
Iowa expects probable snow tonight or Saturday with continued cool conditions. Illinois forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Saturday with ongoing cool temperatures. Sunrise is 6 36, sunset 4 33, moonrise 9 05 am.
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