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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
1
District Attorney Sims served notice on Standard Oil Company of Indiana counsel that on November 30 the government will apply to the supreme court for a writ of certiorari to bring the rebating case record before the tribunal.
Secretary Root states he is not seeking the Senate but will accept if the New York legislature, representing the people, feels he can render useful service to the state and country, indicating he would serve if urged.
West Liberty Iowa November 16 Hon John A Evans deputy revenue collector for this district died suddenly in a rocking chair at his son Fred Evans home, after reporting feeling better earlier. He was a prominent Muscatine County figure, former Iowa General Assembly member, state fair president, and a lodge leader. He was born May 1833 in New York and had lived in West Liberty since 1856. He leaves three sons, only Fred surviving. Funeral plans to be announced.
Berlin reports the death of General Count Huelsen-Haeseler chief of the German military cabinet after apoplexy at Donaueschinggen He served as imperial adjutant for nineteen years and influenced army promotions His loss leads to a postponed Kiel audience and a meeting between the emperor and von Buelow anticipated Tuesday.
Oklahoma City, Nov. 16. A race riot in Okmulgee killed eight, including police chief Henry Klabber and Sheriff Roberson, and wounded several others. A Negro named Deckart allegedly opened fire after a depot fight with an Indian. Troops were sent to restore order as armed whites patrolled streets.
Washington November 16 The Supreme Court denied Albert T Patrick’s writ of habeas corpus seeking release from Sing Sing where he is serving a life term for the Rice murder. Patrick claimed the proceedings were unconstitutional and invalid.
Flames engulfed Cairo Illinois causing the Winter Brothers Ice factory Nelson Morris and Company packing house and Cotter Brothers Produce House to suffer heavy damage. The total loss is written as 150000 dollars.
Chicago hosts the first regular session of the Roman Catholic missionary congress with archbishops bishops and abbots in attendance. The event marks America’s church from a mission field to an equal order within the universal church. Pope Pius X is represented by Archbishop Falconio. A pontificial mass at Holy Name cathedral opened the proceedings with further services and a luncheon for visiting prelates.
Iowa City high school students celebrated by burning a box of hats worth about 100 dollars after beating Newton Saturday night. The owner threatens wholesale prosecution of the boys' families. In a separate incident near Iowa City Mrs. A H Baird was accidentally shot by her husband while he cleaned a rifle magazine. The bullet hit her shoulder, missing the baby she held, and she is expected to recover.
In Rome on November 16 the pope marked fifty years since joining the priesthood with a pontifical mass at St Peter's. The ceremony drew at least 70,000 worshipers from around the world, the most imposing since the pontiff's coronation.
Dubuque Iowa November 16 Mrs. E P Frater wife of Iowa pioneer hide dealer died suddenly this morning during a coughing fit. She had asthma but was out riding Sunday afternoon.
A movement to build another railroad bridge across the Mississippi at Dubuque grows as the existing span fails to handle three railroads. The issue is expected to be raised at the next session of Congress.
Des Moines reports Polk county grand jury actions to correct corrupt police practices involving trumped up charges and large witness fees. Indictments may follow as a conspiracy to defraud the county is probed amid ministerial opposition to a reform plan and a social adultery warrant case. Governor Cummins issues a Thanksgiving proclamation for Nov. 26.
San Francisco reports Francis J. Heney recovering after a bullet removed this morning. Haas, who shot Heney Friday, died by suicide in his jail cell Saturday evening, with guards noting no weapon was found on him at prior searches.
Pekin reports the death of Tse Hsi An the empress dowager who ruled China for 47 years. Pu Yi the three year old son of Prince Chun is placed on the throne with his father as regent. A 100 day mourning period is proclaimed while officials guard the capital and preparations for rites proceed.
The directors of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey today declared quarterly dividends of ten dollars per share. This raises the annual total to forty dollars per share and continues the longstanding rate since 1904.
The House Ways and Means Committee heard arguments on the sugar tariff with the goal of setting higher or lower duties on sugar and its products. Henry T. Oxnard opposed changes, preferring current duties or a higher level if needed. Separately, the government filed six suits against the American Sugar Refining Co. for $3,624,000 in forfeitures and duties tied to sugar shipments, alleging fraud in weighing. Sugar grades rose ten cents per hundred.
President-elect Taft landed in Cincinnati unaccompanied this afternoon to attend private matters. He refused to speak on politics or public affairs, stating the visit was personal.
In Dubuque Iowa on November 16 the S and H Green trading stamp firm won a temporary injunction in federal court barring the Dubuque Commercial club and the Retail Grocers' association from obstructing its business in the city.
Judge Bollinger rules the saloon petition insufficient due to missing dates and inadmissible amendments. With about 400 names lacking dates, the multi petition fails and no appeal is expected, delaying any further action until September 1909. Saloon doors close as Muscatine remains dry.
Iowa forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with temperatures rising on Tuesday. Illinois expects generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with possible northern region threats. Sunrise at 6 39 and sunset at 4 29.
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