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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
1
Standpatters present ultimatum to Governor Cummins and threaten to boycott the Republican caucus to force compliance. They back a fixed program while progressives push to elect the governor and claim he will not interfere.
Des Moines reports reveal a recorded protest by 43 standpatters against electing a U S senator this session. They vow to skip caucus and push a joint convention next Wednesday with votes to be split among Walter A. Smith Abe Funk and ex Governor Larabee.
Des Moines report details a 2:15 start with 56 of 108 members present. Standpat protesters led by Dunham Whip Ple and Harding press the governor, who rebuffs their plea and labels it a political trick. A joint session is set to memorialize Senator Allison amid looming deadlock and primary bills in the House.
Detroit on September 4 reports high tension after Michigan Republican primary results. Kent county's canvass adjusted Bradley's votes, boosting Warner by 845 after correcting an error. A revised tally, with 17 precincts unaccounted, shows Warner leading Bradley by 318, pending official canvass.
The second troop of New Jersey won the cavalry team match at the New Jersey State Rifle Association tournament with a score of 435. Squadron A of New York scored 429.
The Springfield grand jury adjourned after returning 17 more indictments, bringing total to 117. Among those named are four Springfield police officers Oscar Dahlman Joseph Feren dez George H Ohlman and George W Dawson indicted for failing to suppress the riot. The panel commends Sheriff Werner Chief Wilbur Morris Captain Walls others while denouncing police as cowards for not doing their duty. Other cases include Lee Randolph burglary and larceny Robi McKay burglary Tom Gegan malicious mischief Andrew Gordon attempt murder W H Bowe and Frank Whitco arson Eva Thomas burglary and larceny Jas Bretchtel riot Eugene Bradley burglary and larceny Ed Duffy Tom Gegan riot Charles Wolfe malicious mischief Frank Mitchell and William Farmer robbery tied to robbing Deputy County Treasurer Bowe’s money diamond and revolver. Mitchell and Farmer linked to crowd of colored men.
Professor Aaron B. Watkins received formal notification of his nomination for vice president by the National Prohibition Party at Ohio Northern University in Ada. Robert Patton of Springfield delivered the address as townsfolk and students cheered, presenting flowers in a lengthy ovation before Watkins spoke in acceptance.
In Indianapolis the Independence party campaign began with George W. McCaskrin as gubernatorial candidate for Illinois followed by Thomas L. Hisgen. Hisgen blamed the two old parties for laborer farmer and business woes and promised relief if government is returned to the people.
Emanuel Mandel, first vice president of Mandel Brothers in Chicago, died in Basle Switzerland from paralysis. Frank P. Sargent, immigration commissioner in Washington, died of stomach trouble. Oliver Dalrymple, Casselton North Dakota wheat farmer and owner of a 10880 acre Dalrymple farm, died at home from heart disease attributed to old age.
Albany dispatch reports former Gov Frank S Black authoring a letter to State Superintendent of Prisons Collins. Black states his belief that Hughes will be renominated for governor by the Republican Party.
A man facing homicide charges pleads not guilty despite earlier admissions. Legal proceedings continue as prosecutors seek a conviction and the defense argues lack of corroborating evidence.
Ches ter S. Jordan an actor from Somerville was arraigned in Boston police court charged with murdering his wife Honorah Jordan. The dismembered body parts were found in a trunk at 7 Hancock Street, Boston. Police say he confessed and claims jealousy over her alleged infidelity led to the killing after a quarrel.
The dead body of Frank B. Robinson was found in Burlington public park this morning. He killed himself by drinking carbolic acid. He was 33, married with two children. His brother was killed by a policeman here a year ago during a burglary at the Leisy brewing office with two accomplices.
The Wright brothers conduct a government test of their heavier-than-air aeroplane at Fort Myer yesterday. A photo shows Wilbur Wright in the airship at the top with Orville Wright conducting experiments below.
Orville Wright conducts a flight at Fort Myer Virginia. While circling the drill grounds he pulled the steerage control the wrong way and descended to avoid wires. The aircraft stayed aloft about one minute fifteen seconds covering roughly three quarters of a mile at an estimated thirty eight miles per hour.
Peter Schollert his wife and Lewis Christianson were found dead in Schollert s Fuller street home and Hans Hendrickson was found dying from inhaling illuminating gas. Victor Schollert son was overcome but to recover. Christianson and Hendrickson were visiting from Polk county.
Washington reports a July surge in U S industrial activity with heavier livestock movement and rising grain, lumber, coal, and iron production. More than 70 percent of reporting car associations gain over earlier months, while trade and wholesale activity rise as fall preparations boost jobbing and manufacturing, despite irregular payments.
C. W. Trickett assistant attorney general of Kansas for Wyandotte county and reform campaign leader was fined $500 after being convicted of accepting an illegal fee in a joint case in Kansas City Missouri.
Former Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska argues apathy across the country masks approval of the current Republican administration. He cites Nebraska’s expected Republican victory this November as proof of party strength.
A blaze yesterday destroyed 4,000 houses in Niigata, 18 miles from Tokio, sparking extensive destitution and scenes of widespread suffering as residents cope with the disaster.
Iowa outline shows fair tonight and Saturday with warmer air in the east. Illinois forecast calls for generally fair conditions with possible showers in the south tonight and warmer temperatures overall. Sunrise at 5 18, sunset 6 21, moonset 11 21 p m.
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