Short Term Senator Elected Amid Turmoil
In a tense struggle the conference reports actions toward electing a short term senator. The race involves key figures amid ongoing pressure as September ninth approaches.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
Senate approves short term senator selection amid possible deadlock
Liesolution passes the Senate to choose a man for a short term, while standpatters may block Cummins election by deadlock.
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Mins
State House Adjourns Until Tomorrow in Des Moines
The Iowa House, in Des Moines, adjourned after limited business and will meet again at 10 oclock tomorrow morning.
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State House
Des Moines
Legislature to elect short term senator next Wednesday
The Iowa House adopted the special elections committee report by 72 to 29, authorizing a joint session next Wednesday to choose a short term United States senator. Meredith of Cass was the sole progressive voting with standpatters against the report. The Senate concurrent resolution may be substituted, and adjournment actions sparked fireworks as Miller and Hamilton led opposition to adjournment.
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State House
Des Moines
House
Special Elections Committee
United States
Meredith
Cass
Swift
Shelby
Kendall
Demar
Davis
Senate
Sullivan
Polk
Hamilton
Mahaska
Miller
Bremer
Berry
Harding
Moore
Iowa Senate Set To Pick Short Term U S Senator
In Des Moines on Sept 3, stand patters in the senate agreed to halt the joint republican caucus for the short term U S Senator race next week. The house caucused and failed to reach a bolt, adjourning to caucus again this afternoon as factions debate between bolting and loyalty.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Holt
United States
House
Claude Porter
Cummins
United
Insane Brock Plans Airship Escape From Jail
Iowa City officials declare Henry C. Brock insane and will commit him to Independence. Brock, custodian of the state bank, claims spirits gave plans for an airship to flee the county jail after a burglary arrest. He vowed to escape tonight with night help from spirits after last night’s failed cell-door break.
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Iowa City
Commissioners For the Insane
Brock
Independence
Henry C. Brock
Iowa State Bank
Sheriff Rowland
Aged Physician Dr. Patrick M Bracelin Dies
Davenport Iowa September 3 Dr Patrick M Bracelin the oldest physician in Scott county died at 3 o'clock this morning He was born February 14 1840 in Philadelphia Pa and came to Clinton county with his parents in 1854 He studied medicine at DeWitt and then Iowa University graduating in 1875 and had practiced here since then
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Patrick M. Bracelin
Davenport
Scott County
Philadelphia
Clinton County
DeWitt
State University
Iowa City
Ada Ohio Joins Joy Burgs In Honor
Ada Ohio Sept 3. Prof Aaron S Watkins to receive official notification tonight of nomination as vice president by the prohibition party. Citizens suspend partisanship to honor their esteemed townsman in a civic gesture of praise and recognition.
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Ada
Ohio
Aaron S. Watkins
Prohibition Party
Roberts Not Dead Nor Dying After Boardwalk Shooting
Atlantic City reports from September 3 state Charles B Roberts of Baltimore is improving and likely to recover after being shot on the boardwalk last week. Baltimore hospital officials initially denied death and a director hinted at a coma, while a long distance AP message says he rests comfortably and is not worse.
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Atlantic City
N. J
City Hospital
Charles B. Roberts
Baltimore
Associated Press
Roberts
Germany Seeks Morocco Recognition of Sultan Hafid
Berlin explains Germany will urge signatories of the Algeciras Act to recognize Mulai Hafid as the Sultan of Morocco. Officials express wonder at French and English press agitation over the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Morocco
Algeciras
Mulai Hafid
Seven Hurt as Grand Trunk Train Derailed Near Woodstock
A Grand Trunk eastbound train derailed near Woodstock at dawn after a broken rail. Seven persons suffered minor injuries but all passengers were able to continue their journey.
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London
Ind
Grand Trunk
Woodstock
Dahlman Beaten in Nebraska Primary Signals Split
Omaha reports indicate Mayor James C. Dahlman defeated for the Democratic nomination by Schallenger, with Berg slightly behind. results suggest a Democratic split this fall. Wisconsin and Michigan primary notes show Stephenson leading in the Senate race and Warner and Bradley contesting the Michigan governor nomination.
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Omaha
Neb
James C. Dahlman
Bryan
Schallenberger
Berg
Dahlman
Sheldon
American Woman Attempts Suicide in Paris Hotel
Marian F. Colfelt of New York fired two bullets into her chest in a Paris hotel room. Officials say her husband T. H. Colfelt and their young son left for Dinard and have not returned. The motive remains a mystery and she is expected to recover.
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Paris
Marian F. Colfelt
New York
Frost Reported Across Central Indiana
Frost was observed last night in central and northern Indiana, including Indianapolis, with no notable damage reported. The report notes widespread frost but no specific losses or injuries linked to the cold.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Ranks of Blue Thin ned by Peat Died in Mass Casualty
A disaster story reports that more than 10,000 people died as peat smoke or related hazards affected the region. Authorities and observers note the scale of fatalities and ongoing recovery efforts.
Veterans focus on detail affairs of G A R encampment Toledo
Delegates to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment discussed organizational business today in Toledo as reports from officers and committees were presented. Commander-in-Chief Burton reported 225 157 members in good standing at year end 1907 with 4 775 losses, 10 242 deaths, and 5 467 reentries while praising the Sulloway pension bill and honoring Thomas Lawler and Daniel Lucas for their service.
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Toledo
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Daughters of Veterans
Burton
Thomas G. Lawler
Rockford, Ill
Daniel R. Lucas
Widow of Young Field Remarries in London
London reports Mrs. Marshall Field Jr of Chicago wed Maldwin Drummond at Westminster Registry. Drummond is the second son of the late Edgar A Drummond. The ceremony occurred this morning as the wedding ties were renewed abroad.
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Young Field
London
Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
Westminster Registry Office
Maldwin Drummond
Edgar A. Drummond
Suit to dissolve Standard Oil under Sherman act resumes
New York government suit to dissolve Standard Oil Company of New Jersey under the Sherman anti trust law resumes in New York with Special Examiner Fermiss. Hearings are expected to continue for a month before moving to Chicago. Frank Kellogg leads the prosecution.
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New York
N. Y
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Fermiss
Chicago
Frank B. Kellogg
Department of Justice
Libel suit filed in Des Moines over white slave affidavit
Des Moines Iowa September 3 The Daily News was served notice of a ten thousand dollar damages suit by Anna Fleischman. The suit claims publication of an affidavit describing her as selling goods at exorbitant prices and trying to prevent her leaving and reforming until payment.
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Des Moines
The
Daily News
Anna Fleischman
Funeral for Confederate Lt General Alexander P Stewart Held in St Louis
The funeral of Alexander P. Stewart the late lieutenant general of the Confederate army was held in St Louis at his son's home. Services were military and conducted by the United Confederate Veterans.
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St. Louis
Alexander P. Stewart
Biloxi
Miss
United Confederate Veterans
Bryan Talks Again in Owa on Dupont Campaign Tie
Bryan reenters Owa spotlight arguing a Dupont linked campaign carries influence. he frames the political tie as central to the Republican effort and urges scrutiny of the alliance.
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Bryan
Owa
Bryan Returns Home After Intensive Nebraska Iowa Rally Tour
Lincoln reports Bryan's return at noon amid strong reception and favorable political signals. Sioux City coverage recalls his monster rally, charges against Coleman Dupont and Senator Penrose, and claims Taft fails to satisfy the platform. Bryan traveled through Minnesota and Iowa, shaking hands and speaking at Alton on tariffs and bank deposits.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Sioux City
Coleman Dupont
Delaware
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Republican Executive Committee
Minnesota
Iowa
Alton
Taft
Sears
Beck
Quick
van Wegenen
Diplomat Lionel Sackville West Dies In London Recall
London reports the death of Lionel Sackville Sackville-West the second baron of Sackville. He served as British minister to the United States from 1881 to 1888 and was recalled in 1888 at President Cleveland's request.
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London
Lionel Sackville- Sackville-West
Baron of Sackville
United States
Cleveland
Thieves Kill Two Officers in East St. Louis Burglary
In East St. Louis a plan to trap burglars at Philip Wolff’s home ended with Patrolman Ransome Paine and Chief Detective Gill shot. Paine is expected to die. the burglars escaped.
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St. Louis, Mo
Gill
East St. Louis
Ransome Paine
Philip Wolff
St. Clair County
Paine
Two-Headed Baby John Murray Dies in Surgery
Little John Bernard Murray, . known as the two headed baby, died after an operation at New Orleans Charity hospital. The infant had attracted attention for about a week before succumbing to the procedure to remove one of the heads.
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Little John Murray
New Orleans
Little John Bernard Murray
New Orleans Charity Hospital
First National Bank of Niles Ohio Closed for Insolvency
Washington Sept 3 The First National Bank of Niles Ohio was closed today by order of the board of directors on grounds of insolvency. The bank had a capital of 300000 dollars and July 15 resources of 1400000 dollars with deposits of 600000. Officials state every depositor will be paid in full.
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Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Railroads obtain injunction against Arkansas two-cent fare law
Federal Judge Vandeventer granted an injunction to St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern and three other railroads. The ruling bars Arkansas state railway commission from enforcing the new two-cent fare law and from interfering with interstate rate raises by the carriers.
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St. Paul, Minn
Vandeventer
St. Louis
Foraker Angrily Alleges Story In Dispute
Foraker voices strong objections to a story and marks it as biased at issue, signaling a heated exchange over coverage and fairness between the parties involved. The article centers on Foraker contesting the narrative presented.
Foraker Denies Break With Taft Roosevelts Bryan Shift Comment
The Toledo Times reports Foraker claimed no peace pact with Taft and that Roosevelt aligned with Bryan. He allegedly preferred the genuine to the imitation and criticized not receiving an invitation to Youngstown. He said there was no real rift with Taft and urged stopping mischievous reports. Taft plans limited campaigning, possibly delaying in October as Hitchcock visits.
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Toledo
the Times Today
Senator Foraker
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Ohio
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Foraker
Associated Press
Toledo Times
Supreme court upholds state primary law block on party tickets
The court ruled Democrats cannot place convention nominees on the state ticket as Democrats. Democrats will run only for governor and congress as they failed to select nominees for other state offices at the primaries, attempting to fill them at the convention. The ruling bars keeping such candidates on the state ticket.
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Pierre
S. D
Supreme Court
Congress
Kellogg Denies Appointment as Western GOP Treasurer
Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota denies being named western treasurer of the Republican National Committee. The statement comes from New York where the denial was issued on September 3.
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New York
N. Y
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Republican National Committee
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Illinois
Generally fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures. Illinois shows fair skies tonight and likely Friday with warmer conditions. Sunrise at 5 16 and sunset at 6 22, moon set at 10 34.
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Illinois
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