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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
1
In a multi city exchange William J. Bryan and William H. Taft spar over railroad regulation imperialism and Roosevelts policies. Bryan accuses Taft of dodging and misrepresenting his record while Taft defends his own stance and attacks Bryans electability and consistency.
In Berlin and Paris reports state Germany will take the Franco Spanish note on Morocco in a friendly spirit. Mulai Hafid proclaims himself sultan and asks the diplomatic corps at Tangier to advise their governments for recognition under the Algeciras act.
In Richmond on September 15 the U S circuit court of appeals affirmed the lower court decision. The ruling rests on the general claim that a state cannot enter a private business.
In St. Petersburg cholera reports for the 24 hours ending at noon total 240 cases and 60 deaths, nearly doubling the previous day's record.
In Saratoga on September 15, anti Hughes leaders favor Dr. David Jayne Hill of Rochester as their gubernatorial candidate to defeat Hughes. National interference from Roosevelt, the Republican committee and Taft is hinted as the key obstacle. The Republican state convention chaired by Root adopted credentials and a platform endorsing the national Roosevelts and Hughes administrations and praising Hughes as a courageous executive.
Des Moines Iowa September 15 a wealthy real estate man Geo Wright brother of Carroll Wright state attorney for Rock Island railroad became defendant in a 40000 alienation of affection suit filed by A B Brown moulder. Brown and a deputy sheriff caused Wright and Mrs Brown to be arrested in a Grand avenue apartment house where they were found in a compromising situation Friday forenoon. Both men and Wrights wife are free on bonds.
Congressman Smith is pressed to reconsider a challenge to Cummins but stands firm in declining to permit his name to be used. The bloc seeks unity while avoiding a contested race.
Four hundred Allison Republicans met at the Savoy hotel to pick a U S Senate candidate as EF E Clark of Cedar Rapids tops likely lists. The meeting featured strong calls for Republican unity and leadership to secure victory in the future. A long-distance talk with Walter I Smith failed to sway him from not offering his name.
Kansas City Kansas September 15 Judge Moore granted the motion of Attorney General Jackson and dismissed the charges against C W Trickett special assistant attorney general of Kansas accused of accepting unearned fees in liquor cases.
Iowa City on September 15 reports H H Chambless known as the carnival man posted bail of 1000 and remains at liberty while awaiting grand jury action. He pledged his 2100 merry go round to protect his sureties after being charged with assault with intent to murder Ed Poggenpohl who was shot in the leg during a street fair dispute.
In St Paul Minnesota primaries are held to name congressional legislative and county tickets. The vote also marks the first registration day of the 1908 campaign.
Government crop observers in Des Moines report Iowa corn condition on September 1 with an expected statewide yield near 293 million bushels. They cite 32 bushels per acre over about 9.16 million acres, while Dr. Chappel and Secretary Wells offer slightly lower totals. Observers include Dr. S. A. Jones and F. S. Penney.
Judge McHenry gave the grand jury strong instructions on the red light district matter and the men who held up the women for high rent. Many indictments are expected to follow.
Rochester N Y Sept 15 with the gubernatorial nomination decision narrowing to a few men and lively sessions ahead as the fight between Charles F Murphy Tammany Hall leader and Senator Patrick H McCarren over Kings County seats looms at the Democratic state convention in progress.
A dynamite car exploded near Windsor at the Katy depot in Kansas City causing multiple deaths and dozens injured. Five to eight people reported dead with 16 to 20 wounded as debris toppled depot platforms. Railroad agent Frederick Yale died of injuries.
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Philadelphia from Baltimore, greeted by a crowd, held a reception at the Bryan League of Pennsylvania, spoke at the Philadelphia Record office, and defended his eastern invasion as needed for voters to meet him face to face. He acknowledged Maine’s shift but stood by his campaign approach. He then attended a luncheon at Bellevue-Stratford Hotel.
The Maine state race shows Fernald leading Gardner by 7 329 with 26 towns and 26 plantations to report. Democrats gain across counties while Republicans fare weaker in Congress contests. prohibition questions drive city voting and turnout nears record levels.
A 14 year old, Eugene Syork, was shot in the back and killed while lawfully with six other boys capping melons from Robert Norton’s field near Onawa. Norton is expected to be arrested today.
The noon convention featured decorated halls with flags and portraits of the presidential and vice presidential nominees. Judge Morgan J. O'Brien of New York spoke as temporary chair and invoked Grover Cleveland, triggering a sustained demonstration. Delegates' roll was read and credentials referred, then the meeting adjourned to tomorrow morning.
Taft headquarters view the Roosevelt letter as the strongest blow yet against Taft. The plan calls for wide circulation in millions. Foraker is to travel east while Cannon stays east of Illinois. Possible Taft campaign train speakers include Beveridge, Borah of Idaho, and Dolliver of Iowa.
Iowa fair tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Illinois fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions in the western areas. Sunrise 5 29, sunset 6 02, moonrise 9 21 p m.
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