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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
10
Reports from Lexington Kentucky and nearby towns describe a murder warrant for Curtis Jett in the Jackson Marcum case, with pursuit to Winchester and Madison County. Separate notes detail the Wilttrax family in Chicago and a fatal duel in Yazoo City over a theatre dispute, with multiple fatalities and injuries.
Denver May 11 The News today prints an interview with Daniel M Rausdell sergeant at arms of the United States senate. He says an extra session will be called to take up the Cuban reciprocity treaty and likely the Philippine tariff reduction. Roosevelt reportedly directed him to prepare to receive the senate after the fall election. Lincoln Neb May 11 Congressman Cannon of Illinois was hosted at Congressman Burketts home and spoke of Roosevelt calling an extra session in the week of Nov 8.
London reports unprecedented success for the Transvaal Loan with subscriptions in this city. Individual subscriptions under 600 dollars may cover the loan while total subscriptions are estimated between 6 and 7.5 billion dollars. No large American applications are reported and the money tied up is tightening the money market though early return checks are anticipated.
Dispatches report a Kin Piul mosque with 200 worshipers exploded by dynamite on May 2. The bomber Popov killed himself. a pocket note identified him with the Macedonian Knights of Death. In Monastir and Seapari outbreaks Christians and Muslims were killed and wounded amid Balkan unrest.
Ambassador McCormick cables that the Russian government formally denies the Kishinev massacre story spread by the relief committee. He cites a sweeping denial claiming no terrible massacre or widespread suffering occurred in Beasseratia.
A body fragment of a woman was recovered in the Yellowstone River near Jardine Montana. Authorities indicate the victim was murdered in the National Park and dismembered before disposal. No recent disappearances have been reported from the parks.
Arriving Governor-General Jounart pledges action against tribes in the Figuig district for attacking a convoy of 50 camels with provisions and clothing car Taglut. Twenty men were killed and eighteen wounded. expedition delayed until sufficient troops are gathered.
May 1931 Pittsburg reports ten thousand members of the National association of Brick and Tie Makers of America strike over alleged discrimination by Harrison Walker refractories against union workers. It is claimed twenty five thousand union members in Pennsylvania and West Virginia will join the walkout.
Milwaukee May 31 Al Schissler who shot and killed F William Buel of Watertown Wis on November 25 test and as two weeks are found guilty of murder in the second degree has been refused a new trial and sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary
Citizens in Gallatin Tennessee on May 11 reject the rural route carrier Algood’s account of a hold-up. They believe he lied from fear because locals on the route object to a Black worker.
Pekin reports Russia briefly reentered New Chwang then pulled back. Washington confirms, concluding no immediate U S diplomatic action is needed as the situation returns to the prior status with observers watching Manchuria.
Henry Ide, of the Philippine commission, says high duties on exports to the United States hinder cigar manufacturers from shipping to America. He notes a 2,500 acre limit on corporate land purchases blocks sugar industry growth and urges a 25,000 acre cap. Ide discusses land access, friars as non resident owners, and political power shaping policy.
Berlin dispatch says Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria departed Paris without achieving his aim to sway President Loubet to press the czar of Russia against Turkey. Belgrade reports King Alexander of Servia plans divorce from Queen Draga, believing the marriage harms the dynasty's popularity.
Pekin foreign observers say reports of a planned massacre of foreigners are false. The Associated Press correspondent notes foreigners around Pekin have faced few insults or molestation since the legation was established, due to the perceived strength of foreign presence.
Chicago May 1 reports college presidents and leading educators voted to create a permanent body to discuss educational subjects and advance colleges universities and professional schools. A commission will be named soon to plan the organization.
Newark interview quotes William J. Bryan declaring there is no remote chance Grover Cleveland will be the Democratic nominee next year. Bryan says Cleveland would refuse to run and that leanings of Democratic papers favor Republican interests, while Roosevelt’s coal strike arbitration is praised. In Athens and Madison reports, Cleveland states he will not seek the nomination before the convention.
Washington May 11 Senator Spooner says it would be improper for finance committee members to discuss the work in advance of conclusions. A series of meetings will exhaustively consider financial legislation at East locations convenient for summer travel. Senator Allison has left for home but will return to the East once arrangements for the next meeting are made.
Milwaukee May 11 The International Machinists vote to admit all machine shop employees to the union expanding membership from skilled mechanics to all workers. Officials expect membership to rise from 75 000 to 217 000 in two years and aim to rival the miners union in size.
An anonymous letter warned of an infernal machine aboard the steamer Umbia. Investigators found three working clockwork devices and 200 sticks of dynamite in a trunk sized box at the pier. The fuse appeared ignited but extinguished by water. Authorities suspect mafia agents sought revenge on the steamship line.
Minister Bowen visits Caracas to demand apology over the Restorador captain’s use of the American flag. He presents indisputable facts and gives Venezuela two hours to respond. The next day Venezuela expresses regrets and the flag is saluted with 21 guns.
Paris reports the second correctional tribunal ruled in favor of Vignaux in the world billiard championship claim from the February international tournament. Cure and Sutton contested the claim, but the court awarded Vignaux the prize.
John Czolgosz, brother of the McKinley assassin, has been released by police in Los Angeles. Authorities say he is peaceable and law abiding, but he continues to live under an assumed name to avoid notoriety.
An explosion in the boiler room of the Indianapolis hominy mills on May 11 destroyed the engine area. Charles Bowers was killed along with two firemen. several others were injured. Fireman Ernest Shelton is gravely wounded and expected to die.
The Hammond Packing company plant in Hammond Indiana was ordered closed immediately with machinery to be removed and buildings razed. Firemen’s strike over wages led to the decision, despite offers matching Chicago wages. The plant employed about 2,000 workers with a weekly payroll over $20,000.
Topeka May 11 The supreme court sustains the lower court ruling finding Jessie Morrison guilty of fatally shooting Mrs. Olin Castle three years ago. The decision imposes a twenty year sentence.
In San Bernardino California on May 11 the president arrived to a 15000 strong crowd. An escort of mounted police and forest rangers accompanied the party as it toured scenic suburbs and mountain boulevard viewpoints. He visited the Old Mission with Franciscan Visitors and the historic burying grounds. He left for the north at 2 pm after the Plaza Del Mar ceremonies.
Chicago shows timely hitting and strong fielding to beat St Louis 5 3 on May 11 in a game featuring standout performances by Gatteries Brown Ryan Hardy Wiehker and Kling. Cincinnati clobbers Pittsburg 15 3 as visitors struggle with errors. New York defeats Philadelphia 10 2 on base running and McGann’s homer while Brooklyn rallies 7 6 over Boston with late offense. Philadelphia tops Washington 18 4 after a heavy early attack and Boston outslugs New York 12 5. Detroit trounces Cleveland 13 1. American Association and Western League scores from Minneapolis Kansas City Toledo Columbus St Paul Colorado Springs Kansas City Milwaukee St Joseph Omaha.
At Champaign Illinois University of Michigan 2 8 Beloit 14 Wisconsin 2 At Lancaster Pennsylvania Rutgers 6 Franklin and Marshall 22 At Princeton Princeton 3 Pennsylvania 7 At Chicago Chicago University 9 Northwestern 4 At Lafayette Purdue University 10 Nebraska 11 At Cambridge Harvard 17 Wealay Jangd
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