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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
1
A Vermont notice previews a Republican sweep with a strong showing by third parties drawing limited votes. The report argues the minor party pull could have narrowed the gap between this year and 1904, illustrating shifting political winds.
Paris reports Germany broke up concert of powers on Morocco by notifying signatories of the Algeciras treaty that Mulai Hafid should be recognized as sultan. The action, delivered verbally, shocks officials who fear a breakdown of the act and a shift in influence toward Berlin. Fez received Dr Massel, the Tangier consul, amid warnings of deplorable international consequences.
Complete returns show Prouty leading Burke by about 29 000 in Vermont governor race with total votes of 66 747 and Republicans winning key offices. The Independence League and minor parties fielded tickets but made limited impact. Republicans retain control of legislature and win U S House seats in first district David Foster and second district Frank Plumley.
A forest fire reached the Calaveras big tree grove and consumed the "Mother of Forest" giant sequoia, 327 feet tall and 76 feet in circumference, burning through the night near Murphys. Reports from Sonora say the blaze threatening the grove is believed under control after spreading yesterday.
Late returns from Wisconsin's primary show Stephen son likely endorsed by Republicans by a plurality of several thousand. Voter shifts topple Rep. Jenkins in favor of Irvine L. Lenroot, a La Follette ally. Democrats back Neal Brown. state officers and nominees in limbo as returns trickle in.
Robert E. Hudspeth chairman of the New Jersey state democratic committee was appointed as vice chairman of the national democratic committee and will serve as eastern campaign manager for Bryan in New York City on September 2.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred E. White spoke to a large crowd at the Grand Opera house in Ottumwa Kansas. He cheered the Roosevelt policies and warned Republicans against any changes to the primary law that could affect voting rights. White met with Congressman Hamilton of Sigourney to discuss the sixth district race.
James S. Sherman, the Republican vice presidential nominee, presided over the opening session of the national event in Richland Spring, New York, on September 1.
In Des Moines progressives back a Democratic bid to elect a short term senator. Standpatters threaten to block by backing ex-Gov Larabee or A B Funk, while 40 oppose immediate election and push to postpone. If amendments to the Peace conference plan split votes may widen the stalemate. Continued on Page 4.
Henry C. Brock custodian of the Iowa City State bank raved and threatened to kill as police reveal he confessed to a series of burglaries. He tore a jail door fragment, was placed in a straitjacket, and to be held pending insanity Commissioners’ ruling. Brock blames a heavenly power driving him to steal and find gold in the city park.
Two deaths occurred in Davenport last evening. J. D. Simpson of Lancaster Pennsylvania collapsed on the street from heart disease while visiting his daughter. His wife died of the same disease in Davenport a year ago. Sarkis Kasabian a Shuler home servant was electrocuted in the basement by a live wire connected to a water pipe.
In Toledo on September 2 Taft and Senator Foraker, once rivals, exchanged greetings during the G A R parade. The moment drew a roar as Taft acknowledged the cheers and Foraker joined him in the line of march, signaling an official reconciliation.
Philadelphia reports the bark Auburndaleen with nine crew members and a stewardess departed Turk's Island five weeks ago and is missing near Cape Hatteras. A separate Maine tale notes seven of ten sailors drowned when a thirty five foot sloop capsized in Penobscot Bay. Obituaries list Jason C. Hutchins, Lucy C Crawley, and Elizabeth G Evans.
Unknown attackers dynamited the Illinois and Michigan Canal at Channahon 12 miles southwest of Joliet. A 100 foot breach flooded the district, leaving Joliet to Channahon waterless. Boats stranded, fish cover the canal bed, factories closed, and hundreds unemployed amid a bridge fight between canal commissioners and local villagers.
Kellogg, Miss Lutie, and Torro, Miss Alice, are listed in Baltimore area records with Eleanor Torro, Miss, noted in Washington. The brief notes reference addresses or affiliations in Kellogg Miss and Torro Miss in Maryland and Washington.
In Toledo on September 2 the Grand Army of the Republic veterans marched for four hours through crowds and bands. Taft stood on the reviewing stand cheered by 8000 marchers and thousands of onlookers as Gov. Harris Sen. Foraker and Mayor Whitlock watched.
The Republican convention in Macomb Illinois endorsed James McKinney for congressman, backing his primary nomination for the fourteenth district.
New Castle reports D Grant the American golfer defeated Aitken the Scottish international in the third round of the Irish open championship contest. Aitken had been regarded as a near certainty to win the event.
Fair conditions continue tonight with rising temperatures into Thursday. Illinois forecast calls for fair skies and warmer Thursday. Sunrise is 5 16 AM and sunset 6 25 PM with moonset at 9 56 PM.
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