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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
1
Report notes possible adjournment to November as talks stalled with no agreement reached on remaining items. Officials indicate work accomplished so far but deadlock persists, with late today seen as a likely decision point.
Philadelphia notes the U S circuit court ruling that the Hepburn commodities clause is unconstitutional, targeting railroad owned coal mines. In Chicago, George W. Fitzgerald is freed after federal witness restrictions shield evidence, ending the state theft case.
Attorney General Bona parte and others filed today to rehear and review the federal court of appeals case reversing the Landis decision. The government attacks the opinion concurred by associate judges and supported by the Standard Oil answer. Labor groups back Hon. A. F. Dawson for re election in Iowa's second district.
Counsel for Standard Oil of Indiana argues to uphold reversal of Judge Landis fining $29,240,000 for anti rebate law violations. The brief contends the fine reflected ownership by Standard Oil of New Jersey and wealth of that unit, not Indiana's ability to pay. Continued on last page.
The measure passed yesterday with a slight modification and is now ready for the governor’s signature. A small change in the joint vote is reported today ahead of final action.
Iowa lawmakers reach a pledge to adjourn the special session until November 24 1908 and then elect a United States senator to fill the unexpired term. The caucus and joint convention proceed with a first ballot showing Cummins leading and reforms to the primary act adopted.
William J. Bryan wakes in Mattoon Illinois to find his car on a sidetrack and unexpectedly addresses a crowd from the rear platform urging Democrats to vote the ticket. The Indiana campaign is seen as pivotal with plans for Evansville and Terre Haute speeches in September and October. John E. Lamb asserts Indiana will go Democratic if the state is carried.
Announced wedding of Jacob W. Loeb, Chicago attorney, to Nellie Magnus daughter of Adolphus Busch. The marriage occurred June 24 in Clinton Iowa with few family present and kept secret until now. Mrs Loeb later stayed at Green Lake and Mackinac before returning to Chicago.
Port Said Sept 10 American battleships Maine and Alabama, the advance guard of the world voyage fleet, arrived here today from Suez marking the lead section of the naval expedition as it proceeds around the globe.
Charles K. Lord, once third vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio and president of the Tonopah and Goldfield railroad, died in Philadelphia today from Bright's disease.
Senator Foraker met with Taft in Cincinnati on September 10 and held a lengthy discussion with the candidate. The visit marked an important encounter between political figures as Taft sought support among his rivals.
Menominee Michigan September 10 Forest fires last night destroyed the business section of Peshtigo Wisconsin six miles from here. Several hundred people are homeless. The loss is two hundred thousand dollars. The residence section is still menaced.
Pittsburg Sept 10 report four players were severely injured in one of the first football games of the season played near Latrobe.
In Pueblo on September 10 the Colorado state Democratic platform accuses Senator Guggenheim of buying his Senate seat. The document pledges support for Bryan and Kern and calls for direct election of U S senators by the people.
New York September 10 Directors of the American Locomotive company today passed the quarterly dividend on the common stock. The last quarterly dividend was 1 percent. The regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent on preferred stock was declared.
New York report to the playgrounds congress discusses the movement in cities nationwide. Dr Henry S Curtis secretary of the association presents the progress and status of public playground efforts.
The British steamer Lake Michigan from Montreal to London with passengers is stranded near Mareate. A lifeboat has gone up her aid. The sea is smooth.
Illinois Republicans in Peoria endorse Governor Charles S. Deneen for re election with enthusiastic support and a show of unity. The rally recalls the 1904 nomination moment and marks a solid party consolidation ahead of the primary. The Democratic state convention in Springfield closes with no floor discord and affirms the Denver platform while praising Bryan and Kern.
Oskaloosa Iowa September 10 Col Rood of Mt Vernon re elected for the tenth time as president of Crockers Iowa Brigade. Four hundred survivors were here. The choosing of the next meeting place was left with the officers.
The Trades Unionist reports Columbia Lodge of Machinists in Washington endorsing Congressman Dawson in line with AFL policy to reward friends of organized labor, signaling alignment within the local labor movement.
Olney Illinois September 10 William J Bryan denounces Cannon for claiming Bryan is worth millions and challenges Cannon to reveal his own wealth. He says Bryans property amount is about 150000 and accuses Cannon of using wind and ink to mislead the public.
Iowa expects generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with warm temperatures and a cooler influence in the northwest. Illinois forecasts fair skies tonight and Friday with warmer readings in the west and central regions. Sunrise is 5 23 and sunset 6 10.
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