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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
1
News from Copenhagen reports a Greenland on board Cook’s expedition claims to have located the North Pole. The ship carries Cook as a passenger and the official on board confirms the discovery news.
Copenhagen reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole on April 21 1908 aboard the Hans Egede. The message from Lerwick Greenland confirms his voyage from Etah March 3 1908 with Eskimo companions and sled dogs. Authorities in New York and Washington react with elation while details remain disputed.
Despatches from Port Limon describe three days of desperate election riots with many wounded and several deaths. A clash near Reven tazon bridge last night sparked fears rioters were swept into the river. Government raids targeted suspected revolutionist stores as arms and ammo were uncovered in multiple businesses.
Mrs Bleakley, mother of the incubator baby, will not drop the prosecution of Mrs Stella Barclay despite Barclay's offer to renounce all claim to the child. Bleakley fears Barclay is insincere and that the child would live in fear of being stolen.
Morgan Caraway a former Indiana state legislator died at his Muskogee Oklahoma home on September 1 according to local reports. He was noted for his prominence in Indiana politics during his elected years.
A group of 46 Japanese business and professional men arrived in Seattle aboard the Minnesota to strengthen U S Japan ties. Governor Hay, Mayor Miller, and Chamber of Commerce president J D Lowman welcomed them and the Japanese delegation gave brief remarks as a crowd cheered.
Frank Oakes who went to Schuyler Nebraska was reported to be prostrated by the death of his brother Hiram D. Oakes. A telegram said he could not return to the funeral and a letter explained he had been confined to bed after learning of his father’s injury and death.
In Chicago on September 24 the Prohibition Party will mark its fortieth anniversary, with all living presidential and vice presidential candidates of the party expected to attend.
Helilla Morocco Sept 1 The Rifs opposing the Spanish advance directed heavy artillery at Sidimusa but were silenced by Spanish batteries.
The Columbus Junction youth Frank Ronald Curtis died from a skull fracture after a scuffle last Sunday. His funeral was at the Harrison church near Wapello with services led by Rev. J. C. Marshall. He is survived by his father W. L. Curtis and a sister Florence, with his mother buried beside him.
The battleship Michigan of the Dreadnought class was officially turned over to the government today. Displacing 16,000 tons, she carries eight 12 inch guns and will be commanded by Captain N. R. Usher.
Washington D C Sept 1 Contracts for one hundred counting machines and three hundred tabulating machines for the census bureau were signed yesterday. The move from rental to purchase is expected to save nearly a million dollars by replacing hand power with electrical counting.
Sleepy Eye Minnesota September 1 George W Summerville ex state senator and prominent Minnesota lawyer and politician was shot and perhaps fatally wounded in his law office this morning by a man who gave his name as John Hayner and was arrested motive unknown
Chicago announces the new house numbering system is in effect and mail will be delivered only to the number shown on the address starting today.
Levi H. Bancroft the Wisconsin assembly speaker delivered the keynote on Wisconsin Day at the Alaska-Yukon Exposition in Seattle. Bancroft attacked modern creeds as selfish and credulous and urged public life guided by justice and peace over war power.
National Association of Letter Carriers held an executive session this morning and later visited by the Minneapolis branch as guests. The St. Paul event on September 1 followed the national gathering with a local reception and discussions.
Tolf Hanson, formerly of Omaha, committed death by own action in a New York lodging house by inhaling illuminating gas on Sept 1. He operated a restaurant in Omaha last winter before moving east.
In Wapello Iowa Sept 1 special reports say the grand jury has adjourned until tomorrow after hearing witnesses from Columbus Junction where Hiram Oakes died in a clash with Charles Brown near Fredonia. Indictment may be returned tomorrow as officials remain reticent and the Brown search lags pending jury action.
Mrs Alicea Webb Duke former wife of tobacco magnate Brodie L Duke was arrested in Chicago and held for examination by the insanity commissioners.
Fire sweeps the Parliament buildings in Toronto with the library and its 160 600 volumes threatened. Fire under control later. Loss estimated at 200 000 dollars.
Word reaches New York that Dr. Ricardo Jiminez was re elected president of Costa Rica yesterday. Complete order now prevails throughout the country.
In St Louis on September 1 Willie King eight year old son of a police sergeant shot and killed his brother Francis ten while playing cowboy authorities report it as an accidental shooting during a game at home or nearby location both are named in local accountsілді
Rev Edmund M Dunne was consecrated bishop of Peoria today by Papal Delegate Falconio in Chicago. Delegations attended from New York Buffalo St Louis Washington Milwaukee and St Paul and from Nebraska Montana Washington with over one hundred Peoria priests and thirty from Rockford.
Des Moines reports Governor Carroll speaking at the Grand Army reception when a tier of seats collapsed in a tent. A dozen people were hurt, with Mrs. Douglas Baker of Des Moines suffering a broken leg and internal injuries.
Pere Marquette, legendary Jesuit missionary to Michigan and the Great Lakes region, was commemorated with a $7,000 bronze statue in Mackinac Island. Justice William R. Day and Rev. Father Cunningham spoke at the unveiling. In Waterloo, Illinois, Bethel Baptist Church marked its 100th anniversary, founded by Rev. James Lemon Sr., with William Jennings Bryan set to speak at Lemon’s monument unveiling tomorrow.
Chicago reports a Great Northern led push to cut Chicago to Seattle running time to 62 hours. Burlington, Great Northern and Northern Pacific propose 62 hour mail service. Western passenger speed rules to be abandoned Sept 12. Great Western headquarters move from St Paul to Chicago with new officers named including J W Plabon and John Barton Payne.
In Flossmoor Illinois on September 1 two major upsets opened the Women’s Western Golf Championship. Defending champion Mrs. W F Anderson fell to Mrs. George Haskell one up, while Mrs. Isabella Smith eliminated by Mrs. Vida Llewellyn five up and three to play.
P. W. Nevein of 617 East Sixth Street was struck by a fly back from a machine at the Huttig sash and door factory last evening. Wood hit him below the chest causing minor internal injuries and breathing trouble. He remained at the plant about thirty minutes then went home. Dr. E. B. Fulham attended him and he expects to return to work in a few days.
Pittsburg agent H. B. Slater of Adams Express Co. says the loss from yesterday's Lewiston train robbery will not exceed $300. The incident occurred when the train was held up, authorities continue investigations.
Camp Perry Ohio September 1 Midshipman Andrew D Denny of the navy team won the presidents match with a score of 316 securing the title in the shooting tournament.
Mexico City on September 1 reports the centenary committee will invite aeronauts from around the world to hold an international meet in 1910. Prizes total between 50,000 and 100,000.
Attorney Kanney of Fond du Lac urged the parole board to free Mrs Evelyn Romadka of Milwaukee who was sentenced in Chicago for burglary. If paroled she will be cared for by her father. Joliet Illinois September 1.
G F Abdill of Abingdon Illinois, twenty one, a student at the state university, drowned here yesterday afternoon while swimming on his way to Belle Plaine to teach this year. He stopped to camp with Aledo friends.
Seventy five passengers aboard the St. Paul witnessed a violent clash between twenty mutinous negro cabin boys and crew near Alton Illinois as the steamer neared the city. Washington Rhoades was seriously injured and may die after the captain refused a wage increase.
Camp Perry Ohio September 1 Reguls dominated yesterday as Capt D C McDougall won the Officers Cup with 187 points in 20 shots at 600 and 1 000 yards Nine of the ten leaders are regulars The infantry team defeated the District of Columbia in the Evans skirmish match and the president’s match opens yesterday afternoon with leaders Eddy Tewes Meiberg Thompson and Pelt top scores
The Diamond Jo liner Quincy completed its final trip of the season from St Paul to St Louis with many passengers aboard. Mrs. Thomas Fahey and her guest Mrs. Louis Essig were among those who took the last voyage.
C. Jackson, a traveler at the Commercial hotel, nearly swallowed a fish bone last evening. Dr. F. R. Halstead treated him and dislodged the bone after some difficulty.
Thomas Thorp, a prominent farmer aged over 70, near Illinois City, lies critically ill at his home. Death is expected momentarily, with old age given as the cause of his illness.
The location of the petition of consent organizers is now in the Olds building rather than the M. Havercamp office as stated previously.
Partly cloudy conditions persist in Iowa with showers tonight into Thursday and warmer readings on Thursday. Illinois sees similar patterns with cooler conditions in the south tonight and warmer by Thursday. Sunrise is 5 15 a.m. and sunset 6 27 p.m. Moon rises at 7 45 p.m.
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