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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
1
William Jennings Bryan rails at Speaker Cannon during his Illinois Indiana swing. He accuses Cannon of favoring corporations, choking reform, and misstating Bryan wealth, insisting his own fortune comes from lecturing and writing. He cites contrast with Cannon’s Springfield claim of a million dollars and pushes for judicial restraint against strikes.
In Danville Illinois Speaker Joseph G Cannon opened his bid for reelection from Illinois eighteenth district addressing national campaign issues. He focused on William J Bryan and Samuel Gompers in a reply to Gompers attack on Labor Day. He cited tariff and judiciary independence as the two paramount issues. The large audience welcomed him with frequent applause and ovations at his appearance and departure.
Chicago dispatch reports Judge Chetin dismissing George W. Fitzgerald after a one hour chambers conference with federal and state attorneys over the disappearance of $178,000 from the United States subtreasury. The court warned parties as the adjournment drew a hubbub involving Fitzgerald his counsel Assistant State's Attorney Popham and Subtreasurer Boldenweck.
Cannon rebukes Gompers for opposing him over the Sherman act reading and accuses Gompers of aiming to boycott products to punish competitors. He argues Republicans enacted eight hour, immigration, safety, and liability laws benefiting labor, while Democrats supposedly favored different rules. He lauds Taft and Sherman, urging workers to note Republican leadership in labor legislation.
Orville Wright extends the world's duration and distance record for a heavier than air machine at Fort Myer. In a 65 minute 52 second flight with a ten mile wind he completed 58 circles reaching 200 feet altitude. The crowd of nearly 1000 watched as Wright praised the wind and noted eye irritation from dust.
Chicago reports the National League standings and daily results with St. Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Detroit and Boston among the victors and losers. Highlights include Chicago beating St. Louis 6 to 2, New York 8 to 5 over Brooklyn, and Detroit defeating Chicago 6 to 5 in a 13-hit game.
New York reports strong tourism as nearly 77 000 people sailed in the first cabin for England and the continent through September. Shipping lines also show larger departure lists than a year ago despite economic strains.
Belfast September 11 reports the steamer Taurentis, latest White Star Dominion liner for the British Canadian service, launched with a hybrid high and low pressure turbine propulsion. The vessel spans 565 feet in length and carries 14 550 tons burden.
Cincinnati dispatch notes a half hour conference at the Linton hotel between Senator Foraker and Judge Taft and the cordial statements from both parties. Foraker calls the meeting a pleasant personal talk and confirms they discussed politics only during the session.
Des Moines reports stand patters and progressives in the legislature agreeing to adjourn until Nov 24. The plan hinges on the primary nominating winner for the long term being elected to both terms, signaling party unity for the upcoming elections.
Sea Girl New Jersey September 11 A new world record was set in the revolver team match as the Manhattan Rifle and Revolver association won with 1052 points while Squadron A New York totaled 1048 points at the national tournament.
The British steamer Pacific of 1800 tons, en route from Sunderland to the River Plate, was wrecked off Grimsby. A trawler rescued eighteen crew members as five sailors were drowned in the heavy sea.
Muskegon Michigan September 11 Mrs Eliza Hoffman rooming house keeper arrested on charges of smuggling a pint of liquor into a county jail cell for prisoner Samuel Kerns describing the act as a grave crime under local law and regulations.
Second Report from Chicago on September 11, 1908 shows estimated cattle hogs and sheep receipts for today and tomorrow. Hogs steady to 6 higher with mixed packers and heavy ship grades in the 6 40 to 7 20 range. cattle and sheep varying by grade and region with weak sheep and steady cattle. Grain market details supplied by Beach Wickham Grain Co.
Danville Newfoundland and Labrador on September 11 John May and John Warren both Black quarreled over possession of a duplicate whisky glass. May gathered about six Black people at his shanty to drink a public safety item, struck Warren, who died. He then took a public safety item from his home and fled. Officers pursue him. he has a head start.
John A. Babcock is listed with Chicago Till, requesting timely communication and promising a square deal.
In Philadelphia the federal suit seeking to enforce the commodities clause against Pennsylvania anthracite railroads was dismissed two to one. Judges Gray and Dallas joined to oppose, with Buffington dissenting. The ruling signals an imminent appeal to the Supreme Court and frames the Constitution as a fixed written instrument rather than a growing document.
Judge Gray declares the so called commodities dance unconstitutional under the commerce clause. He warns it invades state rights and could enable centralization to upset the federal state balance. Judge Dallas fully concurs with the opinion and adds his emphasis.
A tropical storm rages in the West Indies with weather bureau reports noting little chance of US impact. The storm was just north of San Juan yesterday and is expected to pass beyond Bermuda.
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