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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
Denver accord with Oct 1 report highlights opposition to government backed bank deposits. Alexander Gilbert cites 1907 stringency, warns compulsory guarantees could worsen panics and hurt depositors, banks, and public, urging restraint and clear policy limits.
James S Sherman toured Clinton Bloomington and Rock Island on a tariff focused campaign by trolley car. He blasted free trade and argued protective tariffs aid all classes, saying Bryan cannot defeat facts at the polls. Sherman and Longworth were slated to speak at Rock Island Exposition as Republican Day drew crowds.
Roosevelt sent a confidential emissary to New York to investigate the Republican national committee operations as discontent surfaces. Chairman Hitchcock plans a Washington meeting with the president to discuss campaign conduct. In Chicago the Democratic HQ released an itemized fund tally showing $85,000 in newspaper contributions.
Secretary Loeb said Roosevelt has no current intention to tour for the Republican presidential candidate. Invitations have come in, but the president has not stated he would campaign. He noted he could change plans if a speaking tour would help the Republican cause, but there is no certainty about the future.
Beatrice Lincoln and Crete stations witness large Taft receptions as he rails against Democratic remedies for markets and labor issues. Crowds in Wilber DeWitt Table Rock hear him praise straight talk while denouncing rival claims as false.
Dr Charles McCormick an independent congressional candidate in Chicago First division was indicted for criminal libel on Mayor Busse. The indictment cites a pamphlet attacking the mayor including the line Roosevelt should know Mayor Busse is a moral leper and alleges intent to defame the chief executive.
Funeral services for Fred Halling will be held Saturday morning at 194 o'clock from the family residence in Sweetland township. The notice requests attendance by relatives and friends.
A Turkish steamship struck the steam ferry boat Stamboul near Smyrna’s harbor yesterday, causing the loss of 140 lives. The accident occurred as the vessels were close to port with passengers aboard the ferry. authorities investigated the collision and began rescue operations.
In San Francisco on October 1 the federal court upheld the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission to set railroad rates, reinforcing federal authority over interstate commerce.
Denver, Oct 1 The American Bankers Association adopted a resolution opposing any arbitrary plan for mutual guaranty of deposits by state or national authorities. It called such schemes unsound impracticable and revolutionary, arguing they would weaken strong banks while harming the public who would bear the tax and trigger panics.
William J. Bryan arrived in Lincoln after a month of campaigning in the east, midwest, and northwest and predicted little news from Fairview. Oct 1 reports note his 24th wedding anniversary and he plans to mark the day with family celebrations. He also spoke in Creston Iowa finishing a three week tour with 15 speeches highlighting campaign platforms and criticising President Taft. In Michigan, Saginaw hosted the Democratic state convention with Lawton T. Hemans named governor candidate and Alfred Lucking as temporary chair.
Minneapolis on October 1 reports Gompers pressing the state federation of labor to invite unorganized labor to join the Bryan fight. A mass meeting of labor is scheduled for tonight to rally support.
Albany Oct 1 Attorney General Jackson advised Sheriff Lane not to comply with Pennsylvania court writs to produce Harry K Thaw in Pittsburg for now Co Asa Bird Gardner was named deputy AG to represent New York on the writs The sheriff refused to obey the habeas corpus order and said he would not take Thaw to Pittsburg
Geo. Neal pleaded guilty in federal court to the Slater post office and Milwaukee train robberies plus several Slater residences. He faces sentencing in November and refused to name a remaining accomplice, whom he believes fell from a train near Clive. Officers search the area for a possible corpse.
Manila dispatch reports the Atlantic fleet entering Basilian straits at 1 o'clock yesterday and leaving the straits for Manila at 4 o'clock, signaling movement toward the capital.
Washington D C October 1 seven sections of the international tuberculosis congress convened today for two days of minute study and new scientific addresses on the universal campaign to control tuberculosis. Omaha October 1 home rule for cities is discussed at the twelfth annual convention of the league of American Municipalities with Elgin Illinois named as a likely next host.
Chicago Oct 1 Attorneys for Standard Oil presented evidence before Judge Ferris arguing the company did not receive preferential railroad rates across regions. The hearing is expected to run for three weeks.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania October 1 crowds filled the streets for the grand historical and industrial parade marking the sesquicentennial. Ideal weather aided a pageant that drew hundreds of thousands along the parade route.
Washington October 1 Director of the Mint Leach announced plans to resume buying fine silver for subsidiary coinage this week. He expects to purchase about 125000 ounces weekly for an indefinite period.
The Democratic state convention in Boston nominates State Senator James H. Vahey for governor by acclamation. The platform endorses the Denver platform and nominees.
A Turkish consul telegram from Tabriz reports the indiscriminate shelling of the town persisted. The message confirms ongoing bombardment despite international concerns.
Governor Haskell appeals for funds to fight his political enemies and writes a fiery letter to President Roosevelt. He repeats defenses against charges, accuses Roosevelt of accepting cash for a campaign, and questions oil land leasing practices involving Standard Oil and Osage lands.
Emanuel Mandel, a Chicago merchant killed in a Swiss accident, left a $2,000,000 estate. The will, filed in Chicago, distributes most to family and reserves 50,000 for charity.
Chin, a Chinese cook at the Stanford Inn, poisoned the bread dough after being discharged. About two hundred students in Palo Alto fall ill as authorities identify the cause and stop further cases.
Democrats of Massachusetts finalize conventions plans as Richard Olney of Boston formerly secretary of state is pitched on a Bryan platform. The state committee met at the Quincy house to complete preparations for today’s convention.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer weather in Iowa and Illinois tonight and Friday. Frost is expected in the western and central parts, with sunrise at 5 46 and sunset at 5 34 and moonset at 9 14.
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