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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
Paris files a sensational murder scandal as Madame Steinheil confesses involvement tied to the 1899 Faure death. The case links alleged political intrigue, a mount of rumors about a liaison with Faure, and claims of poisoning amid calls for a public inquiry.
New York November 27 The Associated Press reports Frank Hitcehcpke has been offered and accepted the postmaster generalship in Taft's cabinet. This marks the first cabinet position filled by the president elect.
The report details Herman Billik awaiting a December 11 execution for murder near Chicago, amid repeated failed clemency attempts. his mother Mrs Barbara Billik dies after reading a farewell letter from him, while Father O Callighan supports the condemned man and Edna Billik gains public sympathy. Separate dispatches note John Gardner Coolidge resigning as American minister to Nicaragua amid alleged government disapproval and a Washington denial that any action outside the resignation faced disapproval.
Yosiff Mahmout, a New York wrestler dubbed the newest terrible Turk, knocked out Tom Jenkins in a catch as catch can match. He won both bouts, the first in 22 minutes 40 seconds and the second in 7 minutes 30 seconds.
A house fire in Hartselle Alabama killed Tom Richardson's wife, his mother, and three children. Richardson was missing, and the body had not been recovered from the ruins.
Shenandoah, Pa. mourns Rev. H. F. O'Reilly with a funeral that drew over thirty thousand attendees. Twenty-five coal mines employing more than sixteen thousand workers halted operations as a mark of respect, and public schools in Mahanoy City and nearby areas closed along with all local business.
Des Moines high school principals and college presidents from across Iowa gather to form a permanent statewide organization. The conference ends with a banquet tonight. Simpson College president Charles E. Shelton presides as Miss Margaret Dolliver presents a portrait of the late Bishop Lewis to the historical society, accepted by Governor Garst.
Frederick Bond of Fonda Iowa died in Sioux City at a hospital from injuries after falling downstairs at his office in his hometown. He had been unconscious for a week.
In Wilton Iowa a county-line issue postponed a ceremony as Gordon Parker of Le Claire held a Scott County license. The couple traveled to Davenport where Miss Gertrude Follmer and her mother joined Parker for a post posed ceremony. Parker is a Le Claire merchant and they will reside there.
A large blaze at Chittenden and Eastman furniture plant in Burlington Iowa gutted the mattress department, causing about 50 000 dollars in damage with full insurance. Firemen battled the flames for four hours but saved the remaining plant portion from total loss.
Port-au-Prince November 27 General LeCompte arrives after rumors of his death in Jeremie. He denies that three men were executed there on his orders, calling the reports unfounded.
LaPorte Indiana November 27 1911 verdict finds Ray Lamphere guilty of arson in the murder of Belle Gunness and her three children at Brookside farm. Judge Richter sentences two to twenty one years in Michigan City prison plus a 5000 dollar fine and five year disfranchisement. Jury claims verdict was a compromise after two members refused murder conviction and issues a signed statement clarifying their view of the remains.
Parsons Kansas November 27 Two men are dead and another is dying after an explosion on the Missouri Kansas and Texas freight engine near Idenbro Kansas six miles south of Parsons. The incident occurred today and the survivor is reported near death.
Melbourne on November 27 saw Norman Brookes of Australia defeat F B Alexander of the United States in the singles. Beals Wright of America beat A F Wilding of Australia to give the United States the doubles advantage in the Davis Cup tie.
New York dispatch reports author Mrs M. M. Cowper attempted suicide in her hotel room at the St Regis, shot in the head. She has an even chance to recover. Her husband died in a state hospital about eighteen months ago. She previously partnered with James H. Wallack, the actor and manager, who died by his own hand last May.
In Sioux City Iowa on November 27 John Gorvin, a night worker, faced robbers demanding his surrender. He grabbed a revolver aimed at him and was shot in the shoulder by a accomplice of the thieves. no arrests have been made.
Dubuque Iowa November 27 The county attorney orders action against the Sperry and Hutchinson green trading stamp concern to oust them from the state alleging noncompliance with state law on foreign corporations.
OsKaloosa police capture John St. Clair an alleged desperado wanted in Peoria for stabbing a workman and shooting a police officer last August. He was jailed then sent to Peoria under custody after waiving requisition.
Unconfirmed rumors circulated that a Canadian Pacific passenger steamer traveling from Port Arthur to Owen Sound was wrecked near White Fish Point. Company agents state no vessel is due in that area until later today, suggesting the reports are false.
In Rome on November 27 demonstrators kept pressure on Austria after the Vienna attack on Italian students demanding an Italian university at Trieste. Authorities still maintain a cordon of troops around the Austro Hungarian embassy.
Des Moines Iowa November 27 R G Cox aged 51 a Burlington road section hand fell between the cars of a work train near Dunham this morning and met a horrible death His head was entirely severed from his body He leaves a wife and two children.
Kansas City carrier Charles Stevens, a Black man, was found guilty in federal court of stealing $50,000 from a registered mail pouch here months ago. The maximum penalty is 35 years. sentencing will follow.
Oskaloosa Iowa November 27 J R B Sylvester of Lynnville killed himself by jumping into a well after selling his farm in Iowa He was fifty years old and married The tragedy was reported this morning in local papers
Mason City Iowa November 27 Dr C L Marston representative elect makes formal announcement of his candidacy for the speakership of the legislature.
President Castro of Venezuela arrived in Port of Spain aboard the Quadeloupe from La Guaira but could not come ashore due to quarantine restrictions. He plans to proceed to Europe for medical help and said he would land on his return in February.
Representatives of labor testified before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington on November 27 to press maintaining the tin duty. They argued that reducing the duty would demoralize American industry.
Dispatches to Dun's Review show satisfactory trade conditions in New York Despite holiday interruptions and irregular weather.
Dr D K Pearsons the Chicago millionaire philanthropist denies a report that his benevolence depleted his fortune leaving a 450000 deficit. He says the story is bosh and that he has three million more to give to educational institutions starting next July under specific conditions.
Washington D C November 27 One marriage in twelve ends in divorce in the United States, with divorces two and a half times higher than forty years ago. Illinois grants most divorces. Census Bureau reports cover 1887 to 1906, comparing with 1867 to 1886 data to show changes over four decades.
Three hundred Americans and numerous English dignitaries attended the American Society dinner at the Hotel Cecil to mark Thanksgiving. Ambassador Reid delivered the principal address, contrasting last year's business gloom with today’s improved conditions in the United States and London.
Alarm at the War Department as the army transport Dix carrying 650 horses and mules is six days overdue en route from Seattle to Manila. Officials fear it may have been caught in the same typhoon that disabled the hospital ship Relief near the Philippine Islands.
Fair conditions in Iowa tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures by Saturday. Illinois sees fair skies tonight and Saturday with temperatures increasing on Saturday. Sunrise is 6 53, sunset 4 21, moonset 7 57.
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