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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
1
Chicago reports say Hitchcock arrived to oversee the Republican national campaign as internal frictions and criticism surface. He declines public discussion, plans to resolve state conflicts after the national rollout, and says no change in strategy.
New York in September the United States gains in wealth from natural products with over 3 million dollars daily. Appleton's and authorities anticipate rising crop outputs, wool and cereals, cotton and other products will enter markets soon. The outlook predicts 1909 will end a depth period and begin renewed prosperity for industry and agriculture.
A Chicago interview summarizes Taft's approach and candor as voters decide if the Republican party remains true to its record. Idaho Senator Borah states the pivotal issue is whether the party carries the Roosevelt legacy and continues the victorious political course through the campaign.
The Cubs rebounded after a day off to steam past the Phillies in the opening game of a doubleheader, then the teams split the set as the Cubs built a lead and the Phillies answered back.
Waco Texas September 21 Aaron S Watkins the prohibition candidate for vice president spoke to two audiences yesterday. Prohibitionists objected to a political party candidate addressing on Sunday arguing it was improper to mix campaigning with temperance rhetoric.
A massive blaze in Chelsea Massachusetts destroyed the Atwood and MacMannus Box factory Hill Rowland Brass foundry ten wooden tenements Chelsea Botting Works and Lee Brothers Shoe Factory and damaged the Standard Oil plant with gasoline nearby Loss estimated at 1000000. A second fire in Iowa City destroyed the Botts warehouse with flour and stationery valued at 8000.
Minneapolis Minn September 21 That the Chicago Great Western Railroad company with all its terminal facilities rolling stock and motive power equipment will soon become the sole property of and a subsidiary line to the vast system of the Canadian Pacific Railroad seems to be a certainty according to unofficial information from headquarters of the Great Western in St Paul An unlimited option on the Chicago Great Western was obtained by President Shaughnessy and Horace G Burt from the receivers of the Great Western during the visit of President Shaughnessy to St Paul last week Labor troubles within the Canadian system prevent immediate takeover and the option was obtained to meet American competition
Jacob Stein won control of Morris P. Stein's body after Mae Bayard Stein waived her rights and the injunction suit was dismissed. The body was interred at a Jewish cemetery with rites, but the father vows further investigation into the death, despite Ohio officials and coroner reports.
Judge Cutting ruled that a voter who had voted Democrat two years earlier could not vote for a nomination on another ticket in the state’s attorney primary. Healy had challenged the election after Wayman defeated him, alleging fraudulent cross ticket voting. The recount upheld Wayman’s victory and the ruling is considered highly important.
Denver reports the 84th annual session of the sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows opens with about five thousand delegates and visitors arriving for the event scheduled to run through Saturday. Informal meetings of the Rebekah lodge accompany the main sessions.
William J. Bryan offers his mascot mule to the Minnesota Agricultural Society as a prize for the county with the largest percent increase in Democratic electors votes over the average of the last three campaigns. The letter to Chairman Mack was made public. Bryan later visits David Hill in Albany before heading to Buffalo for a speaking engagement.
Lemans France Sept 21 Wright the American aviator flew one hour 31 minutes 25 seconds to establish a new world record.
The will of John V. Farwell, noted Chicago merchant and philanthropist, filed for probate in Chicago on September 21. It leaves $1,775,000 in equal shares to his three children.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Judge Archbald awaits counsel in the motion to declare Harry K Thaw in contempt for missing bankruptcy proceedings in Pittsburg If required he will issue a mandatory order requiring Thaw to appear personally and be returned to New York authorities custody.
The New York stock market opened unsettled and fell 1 to 2 percent under outside selling, with declines in leaders like Harriman, Hill, St. Paul, and Reading. A late rally faded, and losses persisted as anti corporation sentiment grows amid the campaign push and broader financial concerns.
Oklahoma Governor C N Haskell issues a public letter denying charges by William Randolph Hearst linking him to Standard Oil. He proposes a five editor panel from Springfield Republican Chicago Journal New York World Indianapolis News St Louis Republic to hear evidence and decide. Hearst campaigns in Memphis attacking Haskell and citing letters claiming corporate influence.
Sept 21 reports say the central telephone building and post office survived a wall of flames that devastated Paris in a large fire. Officials say contrary to earlier reports no post office destruction occurred while the wider fire area was contained.
Seven people were shot during a large tent meeting in Moreland Danville Kentucky as the crowd began to disperse. The panic wounded many and the motive for the shooting remains unclear with authorities probing the incident.
Senator Joseph B. Foraker withdraws from all speaking engagements in national and state campaigns. He will answer Hearst charges and tour the state to support his re election bid without any political committee control. He leaves the choice of his successor to the legislature but urges a Republican majority.
Marshalltown Iowa September 21 Ray Lewis of Oskaloosa an Iowa Central brakeman was pushed from a train by ramps early this morning and died from injuries after a car ran over him.
In Weatherford Oklahoma on September 21 J J Dyck died from internal injuries after a football game between two classes at Southwestern Normal school. The accident ends all football for the school for the rest of the year.
Manila officials report twenty five new cholera cases between 6:00 AM and 2:30 PM this day, indicating a continuing health concern in the city. The update tracks recent outbreak activity and local response measures.
Seventeen women described as victims of a white slave ring were subpoenaed to testify before a Des Moines grand jury. County Attorney DeGraff and Police Superintendent Hamery, previously at odds, met to plan action. Victims fled to residence districts as efforts to combat the social evil intensified. Mike Nosce, an Italian, attacked Charles Hamilton amid alleged Black Hand recruitment. Nosce in custody, police seek a confession to prompt mass arrests.
Forest fires break out anew driving refugees from Niagara Forest City Commonwealth and Spread Eagle toward larger towns in Menominee and Delta counties. Rain is seen as the only hope to save Marshfield and Rhinelander faces encroaching fires with Milwaukee aiding.
Iowa and Illinois forecasts show generally fair skies with continued warmth. Mild tonight and Tuesday, with possible showers in extreme eastern Illinois. sunlit and warm conditions persist throughout the period.
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