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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
1
The discoverer of the pole nears Copenhagen after a trip of discovery aboard the ship Polar Bear. A Danish government representative greets the explorer as plans for an elaborate welcome are set in motion in the store.
Skagen Denmark September 3 a Danish coast report details Dr Frederick Cook stating his polar voyage rests on daily observations. He claimed planting the American flag at the Pole on April 21 1908 and that his data provide a check on his claims. Skepticism accompanies celebratory plans as Copenhagen prepares receptions and inquiries continue.
A Rock Island passenger train struck a packed Fort Des Moines street car carrying state fair visitors, killing two and fatally wounding 11 others. The impact sent the street car 50 feet onto a bridge, with rescuers rushing victims to hospitals as another fair train narrowly avoided casualties.
At Portsmouth harbor the steamer Duchess of Kent was run down by a government transport. Four hundred passengers were aboard and she quickly began to fill. she was promptly beached and all passengers reached shore safely.
Miss Smith daughter of Hugo Smith former American consular agent in Libau was killed in a runaway accident. Smith his wife and another daughter were injured in Libau on September 3.
The state department received word from U S counsel in Matamoros Mexico detailing Rio Grande floods higher than usual. Fifteen bodies were recovered in surrounding country near Camargo with no deaths in the city. broader damage affected Rayones Galeana Mier Bravo Camargo and other towns as floodwaters sweep Tula and rail routes.
In Columbus Junction, Iowa, eight year old Russell Van Auken narrowly escaped serious injury when a Hall & Co delivery wagon ran away after he fell onto the wagon tongue while adjusting harness. He clung to the harness as horses bolted, a passerby was knocked aside, and the wagon overturned. the boy emerged with a minor knee injury and scrapes.
State department officials deem Cook's Arctic discoveries of little territorial consequence. Since 1828 American explorers mapped vast lands with no U S claims. Spitzbergen remains unowned. Russia's possible claim unrecognized. A conference may form to govern Spitzbergen, with U S interests in coal mines likely managed by Americans.
Toledo Ohio reports the death of Charles A Vertriede age 60 an assistant postmaster and former Swiss consul who died today in Toledo.
Marblehead Mass September 3 The president and party arrived to view the Sonder race start. Joyette of Brooklyn won the fourth Sonder race, her second Taft cup victory, with Ellen and Hevena set to race Monday for the permanent trophy. Beverly Mass September 3 The president and Mrs Taft boarded the Sylph and sailed for Marblehead race course with Secretary Knox aboard.
Shelbyville Kentucky on September 3 reports the business district suffered 100000 dollars in fire damage today. Fire crews battled the blaze as business losses mounted in the city center.
The Muscatine lodge of the Fraternal Order of Eagles bought from the Geo W Dillaway estate for 6000 dollars a lot facing Front street opposite the Rock Island station. The planned $20000 clubhouse will be built next year on a 61 by 140 foot lot with existing sheds, avoiding major wrecking.
The New York stock exchange suspended Freeman Rollins & Co today. The firm formed last January shows liabilities of 200000 dollars and assets of 100000 dollars.
The National Association of Letter Carriers voted on the 1911 convention site with Rochester losing by three votes and a new ballot ordered. Officers chosen include President W. E. Kelley Brooklyn secretary Edward J Cantwell Brooklyn and Treasurer Charles D Duffy Chicago. Postmasters of third and fourth classes receive up to fifteen days leave to attend the Syracuse convention.
Topeka Kansas September 3 Marian Bleakley the incubator baby will be turned over to her mother in a few days and the case against Mrs C Barclay will probably be dismissed under the agreement reached today
Dispatches to Dun's Review report four most encouraging conditions in New York and other leading cities. At few points is there any dissatisfaction.
Readville staged the second of a three trial series for premier honors as Hamburg Belle competed against Aval. The horse was sold after the event.
Readville Mass September 3 Soprano captured the American Futurity for trotters marking a world race record for the age and tying the Futurity record. The day's feature was the world trotting championship rematch between Hamburg Belle and Uhlan with Hamburg Belle retaining the title after the first match.
Nine teen persons were severely injured, two probably fatally, when the wagon carrying them to a picnic was struck by a freight engine in Williamsburg Pennsylvania. Dorothy Henderson and Edna Snively were among the injured. In Illiopolis Illinois a church underpinning gave way during movement, crush ing workmen. Ferris Baldridge and Robert Johnson were killed and Shelby Sennet was seriously injured.
Letts Iowa September 3 Special a small freight wreck yesterday afternoon caused two cars to jump the track on a siding blocking the main line and delaying traffic until after 10 o clock last night the Firefly was detoured via Nichols over the Muscatine and Western line.
Reports say the Italian cruiser Aetna steamed through the Atlantic fleet during target practice off the Virginia Capes. Capt. Baggio called the allegations of spying false, while American officers expressed indignation at the intrusion and examined targets. The matter may prompt a formal explanation to Italy.
Saratoga N Y Sept 3 The 13 former directors of the Trust Company of the Republic were found responsible by Justice Van Kirk for losses from 1902 loans by company president Daniel Leroy Dresser. Restitution to the company was asked in a suit by stockholder Charles H Kavanaugh.
Flossmoor Illinois September 3 Miss Vida Llwellyn of La Grange defeats Miss Elizabeth Young of Southshore Country Club in the semifinals of the women's western golf championship 4 and 2.
Rear Admiral C. S. Sperry reaches 62 and is placed on the retired list of the navy today marking the end of his active career.
Unsettled weather with showers expected tonight and Saturday. Times noted include sunrise at 5218 and sunset at 6 21 with moonrise and a listed value of 490 dollars.
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