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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
1
A two hundred boat naval flotilla decorated with flags paraded around the North Atlantic fleet in the Delaware River as part of founders week celebrations. Judge Taft returned to Cincinnati from Chicago seeking to register today before speaking in Topeka and Wichita tonight.
Chicago October 8 The Lakes to the Gulf deep waterways meeting drew a large enthusiastic audience with William J Bryan as the magnetic speaker. David R Francis introduced him as Taft’s rival sparked a prolonged ovation before his remarks.
A large crowd gathered at the baseball field for a decisive pennant showdown as gates were closed early at 1 o clock due to conditions. The scene suggested a high-stakes contest with limited entry as officials enforced access restrictions.
The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds to secure the National League pennant and earn the right to face the world champions in the World Series.
New York reports a near record attendance of about 35 000 as the New York and Chicago National League teams played a decisive tie game at the Polo Grounds. Early crowds of five thousand lined up before 11 a.m. with horns and rattles, while weather and field conditions were ideal. Umpires Johnson and Klem officiated. the game was called at 2 50 p.m. Ground rules stated a hit into the crowd counts for two bases and an overthrow counts for one base.
This retold baseball narrative covers a tense game with early hit by Tenney and a double play. Donlin doubled in Tenney, then Seymour walked as Brown relieved Pfeister, Devlin fanned for a single run. In Chicago’s third, four runs scored after a dust-up, Tenney singled and Bresnahan, Donlin, Seymour contributed. The frame closes with Chicago and New York both silenced in the next defenses.
St Joseph Missouri October 8 Governor Hughes of New York arrived from Hastings Nebraska and spoke before a large audience in the city audience size noted as large while expanding on issues of the day during the morning appearance in Missouri city bounds
James S. Sherman spoke in Delaware Marion and Mansfield as his Midwest campaign swing closed in Columbus. Taft addressed Lincoln-Douglas anniversary crowds in Galesburg after brief stops at Mendota and Kewanee. Bryan spoke to Business Men's National Association in Chicago with Nathan Straus's address read due to illness.
In a decisive final, Chicago edges New York 4 to 2. Key moments include Devlin scoring for New York on a Tenney flied to Schulte sequence, and Chicago capitalizing with timely hits and strong defense to seal the title.
Iowa expects fair skies tonight and Friday with warmer readings in the northwest tonight. Illinois forecast shows frost tonight and cooler conditions in the extreme east. Friday brings fair weather and rising temperatures as sun rises at 5 53 and sets at 6 22 with moonrise at 4 06.
Herbert Chittenden a medicine vendor who has crisscrossed Iowa in a covered wagon was indicted by the Mahaska county grand jury for selling drugs without a license and was released on $500 bond.
In Waterbury Connecticut on October 8 a leaking gas penetrated sleeping rooms at an Italian boarding house killing four young Italian men. Eight other men and two women were found unconscious or partly so but later recovered.
In Chattanooga on October 8 the convention of organizers formally proclaimed the birth of a new liberal party. The platform calls for woman suffrage direct taxation to fund the federal government initiative and referendum and denounces Bryan Taft Roosevelt and Hearst.
Alfred Paul, said to be from New Hampshire, was found guilty by a Clinton county jury of attempted extortion by threats. A letter to banker A G Smith demanded 500 in currency hidden in a Clinton alley, prompting police to set a dummy bundle and arrest Paul as he retrieved it after several hours. He was working with a crew on the Chicago and Northwestern bridge.
In Chicago on October 8 a 19 year old woman, Mrs. Katherine Arf, was shot by her husband as a baby lay in her arms on a Center avenue streetcar at Sixty Ninth Street. He then killed himself, ending a troubled marriage and years of domestic strain. The couple had separated and Mrs. Arf had supported herself and her child while living with her in laws at 6924 Bishop Street.
The Iowa Central strike ended after months, with unions returning to work at all division points. A closed shop was established and workers received a one cent pay increase over the initial offer. The settlement was reached late last night in Marshalltown.
The annual Welsh Congregational church convention of Iowa meets in Johnson and surrounding counties this week. Activities run from Old Man's Creek near Iowa City to Williamsburg Long Creek and Givin with Rev. Llewellyn Thomas of Swansea and other ministers from Pennsylvania and Red Oak among participants.
In Chicago on October 8, Mr. Bryan urged rapid development of U S waterways and pledged full aid and assistance to any program advancing this goal.
Madison Wis Oct 8 Senator LaFollette announced plans to start a weekly magazine devoted to public interest. He said it will print records of public officials and political parties and discuss men and measures impartially and fearlessly for the progressive audience nationwide.
Washington Oct 8 The proposed arbitration between China and the United States was signed at the State Department today.
In Chicago on October 8 W J Bryan and W H Taft faced at a Chicago Association of Commerce banquet described as the first such gathering since the Lincoln Douglas era. The rivals exchanged cordial phrases amid nonpartisan remarks and warm applause from the audience.
Des Moines reports the retirement of J. B. White of Albia, vice president of the United Mine Workers, announced at Indianapolis. Ill health is listed as the cause. Secretary W. B. Ryan also resigns. Both officials were opposed to President Lewis.
New York Oct 8 all of the 416 roads in the official classification west to the Mississippi will take effect November 1 under new bill of lading rules approved by the interstate commerce commission. The bill of lading terms fix the carrier responsibility to shippers for damage or loss.
Norfolk, Va. Oct 8 Alleging interference caused separation from wife John W Richardson shot and killed his sister in law Josephine Cromwell and his father in law Beverly Cromwell then died by suicide.
Taft concluded his speech at a banquet as candidates shook hands and departed, guests delaying the exit with a rush to obtain signatures.
Chicago and New York match in a decisive tie game to decide the National League pennant. The score line features Pfeister Brown and Kling against Mathewson and Bresnahan in the tense clash.
Bulgarian leaders in a hostile mood weigh a Turkish note, considering it insolent. The move signals growing tension between state authorities and Ankara amid regional friction and diplomatic protests.
Rumors circulate that King Peter's government plans a guerrilla movement in annexed provinces as Franz Joseph seeks international support. Officials deny specifics while tensions rise and media speculate on potential responses.
Berlin reports a rumor that the Arnauts of Albania have declared independence from Turkey, though confirmation is lacking and details are uncertain.
Reports from Paris Belgrade Vienna and Constantinople detail tensions in the Balkans and near Europe’s frontiers. Bulgarian king convenes commander in chief for crisis talks while Serbia sees growing war fever and guerrilla plans amid Austria Hungary steps to bolster border defenses. Emperor Francis Joseph pledges peace but asserts need for Austrian strength.
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