Legislature Deadlock As Ballots Scatter
Lawmakers fail to reach a majority as ballots are scattered. Standpatters back most candidates, with a single vote for Congressman Dawson and several for Joe R. Lane.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
1
Iowa Senate Deadlocked In U.S. Senate Vote Fight
Des Moines reports a legislative stalemate in a divided Iowa on the U.S. senator for the short term. House votes show Cummins and Porter leading, while the joint session requires 76 votes to elect. Standpatters propose adjourning to November to await party voters’ expression and avoid risky short term selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
W. C. Jarnagin
Iowa
U. S
House
Porter
Scattering
Senate
Perkins
Jackson
Thrift
Larrabee
Lane
Garst
House of Representatives
United States
A. B. Cummins
Claude R. Porter
A. B. Funk
W. P. Hepburn
John F. Lacey
G. N. Haughen
George W. Clarge
J. H. Trewin
William Larrabee
A. J. Baker
A. F. Dawson
Geo. D. Perkins
Walter I. Smith
van Houten
Inman
Anderson
Arney
Bascom
Blackmore
Bonwell
Conn
Corry
Darrah
Doran
Durury
Feley
Feltfenn
Flugum
Grier
Hackles
Wanson
Harvey
Hume
Jewett
Jones
Kelley
Leolster
Lowry
Maben
Marston
Mason
Mercer
Meredith
Morris
Shaffer
Smith
Sullivan
Stoltenberg
Stillman
Teeter
Webster
Weeks
Welldon
White
Youde
Kendall
Walter
Brades
Casady
Dowell
Dow
Dunn
Dye
Decatur
Pottawattamie
Elliott
Greford
Hanna
Kellogg
Sheldon
Alfred
Three-way clash over carnival permit in Iowa City
In Iowa City on September 8 a dispute pits United States Carnival company against the city council and Cashier Lovell Swisher of First National Bank. R. L. Carroll was arrested for unlawfully occupying streets despite a permit. Bonds posted, trial planned. An injunction by former Senator C. S. Ranck for Swisher blocks carnival performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
United States Carnival Company
Lovell Swisher
First National Bank
R. L. Carroll
Carroll
C. S. Ranck
Mr. Swisher
Woman Dies After Runaway Injuries in Delmar Junction
Special report from Delmar Junction Iowa states Mrs. Joseph Loescky died last night from internal injuries suffered when a team pulling a Milwaukee railroad train frightened and threw her to the ground during a runaway yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Junction
Joseph Loescky
Government Crop Report Highlights Crop Conditions
Washington September 8 crop report shows corn at 79.4 percent of normal on Sept 1, below ten year average 81 percent. Spring wheat harvested at 77.6 percent versus 77.9, barley 81.2 versus 83.5, oats 68.7 versus 80.7, as federal agriculture department releases findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Dark Horses Rise in Iowa Supreme Court Nomination
Rumors spread that Healy Fort Dodge Coyle Humbol dt and Hobson Fayette may withdraw from the race with no first ballot nomination likely. Dark horse talk centers on Judge Towner Corn ing while Judge Walter I Smith backs Judge Green Pottawattamie and Berry Indianola as key contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Healy
Fort Dodge
Coyle
Humboldt
Hobson
Fayette
Judge Towner
Corning
Walter I. Smith
Judge Green
Pottawattamie
Judge McHenry
Judge Roberts
Ottumwa
Judge Evans
Hampton
F. H. Berry
Indianola
Warren County
Berry
Judge Deemer
Supreme Court
Rock Island
Cerro Gordo
Judge Sherwin
Hardin County
Judge Weaver
Rustin murder inquiry opens in Omaha with witnesses
The Rustin murder probe began in Omaha as about a dozen witnesses, including Mrs. Rustin, testified today about Dr. Frederick Rustin who was found shot on his front porch last Wednesday morning. The county attorney questioned the witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Frederick Rustin
No Truth in Ads Assis Reports on Roosevelt Danger
Reports of an assassination attempt on President Roosevelt are dismissed by Secretary Loeb as unfounded. A man, John Coughlin, is declared insane after being arrested near Sagamore Hill while trying to reach the president. Separate claims of a prior shooting near Cove Road are being investigated along with a Taft assassination letter case in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Loeb
Mineola
L. I
John Coughlin
Sagamore Hill
Secret Service
Cove Road
W. Emlen Roosevelt
Taft
Topeka
Kan
State Journal
Wm. H. Taft
West Liberty Woman Adaline Nichols Dies at 68
West Liberty Iowa Sept 8 Mrs Adaline Nichols died at 1 pm after a week illness She was past 68 and survives three children Park Nichols of Iowa City Mrs C R Purvis of West Liberty and Mrs Mary Morgan of Carthage Mo A brother James Parks of West Liberty also survives She came from New York and had lived in West Liberty 40 years Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Adaline Nichols
Park Nichols
Iowa City
C. R. Purvis
Mary Morgan
Carthage
James Parks
Nichols
New York
Troops March 130 Miles to St Joseph for Tournament
Four thousand officers and enlisted men left Ft. Riley under Brigadier General Charles Morton heading to St. Joseph for a military tournament. The 130 mile march will test endurance as they travel to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Riley
Kan
Chas. Morton
Department of Missouri
St. Joseph
Longworth's Barn Burns in Cincinnati Fire
Congress man Nicholas Longworth's brick two story stable in Cincinnati was destroyed by a fire early today. The loss is $30,000. Mr and Mrs Longworth had just returned from a party when the blaze was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Independence party selects full ticket for governor
St Paul Minnesota September 8 a full ticket was chosen at a Nilresotg independence party meeting with William S Allen of St Paul named as governor candidate and others on the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
William S. Allen
St. Paul
Independence Party of Nirresotg
Flaming Forests Burn Fiercely Across Rural Area
Devastating wildfires sweep multiple villages with flames racing through woodlands. Officials say property losses will reach millions as residents race to defend homes and evacuate. Fire crews battle advancing fronts amid high winds and dry conditions.
Forest fires trap thousands near Grand Marais
Duluth reports thousands of settlers penned in by flames from spreading forest fires around Grand Marais Wisconsin. Fire officials warn danger grows as winds shift and gaps in containment widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Wis
Sept. S
Grand Marais
Forest fires threaten South Range and Coyne villages
Superior Wisconsin reports Douglas county villages South Range and Coyne in imminent danger as forest fires rage across Northern Minnesota. The blaze stretches from Grand Marais to Western Mesaba and toward Wotin, threatening settlements and costing millions in losses. No lives reported lost yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
South Range
Coyne
Douglas County
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
Grand Marais
Wotin
Chisholm
Hughes test shapes GOP primary in Greater New York
New York Sept 8 The Hughes test asks Republican voters in all districts whether they favor renominating the governor. Polls run from 3 to 9 this afternoon and tonight in the Greater New York area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Hughes
Anarchist Berkman Sentenced For Inciting Riot
New York August 8 Alexander Berkman the anarchist will spend the next few days in jail after being convicted of inciting a riot at a Cooper Union meeting. Berkman involved in past activism near Homestead and shot Henry Frick, later serving a long jail term, and he was linked to anarchist preaching at a unemployed rally organized by J Eads Howe and Dr Ben Reitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Alexander Berkman
Cooper Union
Berkman
Homestead Steel Works
H. C. Frick
Brotherhood Welfare Association
J. Eads Howe
Hobo
Ben Reitman
King of
State party conventions in Missouri seek platforms
Jefferson City dated Sept 8 reports Republicans Democrats Socialists Prohibitionists and People’s Party met in state conventions to draft platforms. Leaders hold Harmony conferences to avoid disputes. adoption may extend to tomorrow evening before filing with the secretary of state under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Prohibitionist
People's Party
Bryan Seeks Expanded Campaign To Election Day
Chicago Democratic leaders meet to map a full October campaign with William Jennings Bryan taking the stump through the final days. Taft plans Western and Eastern appearances, prompting Dems to push unity and extended speaking tours to secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Wm. J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Taft
Middle West
Five dead and many hurt in Belmont hotel fire
Denver fire officials report five men killed and about a score injured when the Belmont hotel burned from a blaze that likely started in a third floor rooming area. Firemen credit a local hero with saving at least ten guests by guiding them to safety. An investigation considers incendiary origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Belmont Hotel
Edward Moore
Philadelphia
John D. Kane
Colorad Springs
George Bode
Middletown N. Y
George Ott
Dodge City
Kan
William E. Lewis
W. A. Lanham
Lydia Parker
Edward Kelsoe
Thomas Taylor
O. E. Klinger
Charles F. Stewart
F. J. Bawden
Silverton
Cole
Melvin Parker
Hillsdale
Patrick Treadwell
Ripple Creek
Iis City
Taft Opens Traveling Campaign Across Midwest and Indiana
Taft begins a second campaign tour moving by train from Sandusky Ohio to Cincinnati and other stops including Tiffin Carey Wharton Forest Bellefont Urbana Springfield Dayton with many speaking engagements from the rear platform. National headquarters report heavy demand from states where Republicans seek to avert Democratic gains and Indiana and Iowa are likely targets amid a tense legislative scene and factional GOP challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Taft
Cincinnati
Eye County
Taffin
Carey
Wharton
Forest
Belle Plain
Urbana
Springfield
Dayton
William H. Taft
Indiana
Iowa
Hanly
Trouble Along Border Prompts Tuscarora to Port Arthur
International affairs involving Isle Royale are cited as the reason for the revenue cutter Tuscarora sailing for Port Arthur today. Officers refused to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Isle Royale
Tuscarora
Port Arthur
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Surrounding Areas
Flowing weather shows generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Warmer in the east and central parts tonight, cooler in the north and west Wednesday afternoon. Sunrise 5 21 sunset 6 14 moonset 2 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe R. Lane
Hogan—Berry
George W. Clarke—Fox
George D. Perkins
McElrath
Joe R. Lane—Moore
Wm. Larbee—Reaney
A. J. Baker—Swan
Jas. H. Trewin—McAllister
Alfred Dawson
Bixby
Claud R. Porter
R Baird
Raluff
Basman
Calkins
Clark Clary
Cotterell
Demar
Dodds
Earl
Feay
Geneva
Heles
Koontz
Kull
McDonald
Miller
Bremer
Dubuque
Pierce
Price
Reitz
Shhonnenberger
Schroeder
Shulte
Sidey
Sparks
Springer
Stewart
Swift
Wolfe
Dark Horse
Ern
Rustin
Adsassis
Hunters
Longworth’s Barn
Burns
Bulletin
Hughes Test Today
Deed
Missouri
Astir
Him
Tial
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