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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
1
Rufus Cantrell, the Indianapolis grave robber, confesses to six murders and selling bodies to medical colleges. Victims include Policeman Watterson and Carrie Selves, with other named victims from Newark and Ohio. Cantrell led a gang that terrorized cemeteries for years, affecting both rich and poor.
Justice F W Eversmeyer’s court charged Tom Watson with assaulting Charles Bell with attempt to inflict great bodily injury after a knife attack yesterday in which Bell was wounded but not seriously harmed. Watson’s $200 bond was set and a Monday hearing is scheduled. Bell’s doctor said wounds were serious but not life threatening with several deep cuts and potential bone involvement.
Admiral Sands tried to enter Bar Harbor last night but was captured in the attempt by Admiral Barkers of the defense fleet. The enemy squadron was sighted at 4 49 o clock by a coastal scout from Mount Deseret and wireless telegraph relayed the action. The defense fleet sailed out and engaged the enemy at 5 30.
Lewis Harmon Otis Keller Robert Shiffler and Lewis Eyling escaped from the county jail this morning by sawing bars in the bathroom window. Harmon was among four robbers who killed Farmer George Geyer near Columbus. A friend is suspected of smuggling the saw to him.
Seventeen Rock Island civil engineers under Chief Engineer K A Collins camp at Laredo Mo to survey a cutoff for a possible line from Eldon Iowa to Trenton Missouri The project could divert traffic from Centerville Iowa toward Bloomfield Iowa A full outfit with boring machines and a camp of cooks teamsters and thirteen engineers accompanies the party
Des Moines Democrats plan a strong fall drive to win down ticket races and reduce Republican margins, with headquarters in Des Moines and Jerry Sullivan devoting full effort. A. E. Jackson Taiks chairs the meeting, urging an active tour with national figures and a Cook County marching club visit to energize voters.
Rome reports Cardinal Gibbons passed a restless night but shows improvement this morning. The American churchman’s condition is described as better though still delicate.
The stock market on the New York Stock Exchange faced another setback this morning. Declines ran from one to one and a quarter points amid aggressive professional selling.
Mrs. B. E. Lilly and St Louis guests Mrs. Harvey Holland Mrs. C. F. Stillwell Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Mac Intyre are stopping on Iowa avenue. They arrived last night after a trip on the Quincey from St. Louis to St. Paul and return. They will stay several days and sail home next week on the steamer Dubuque.
Mystic Iowa Aug 8 Elder Z T Queen former pastor of the Christian church here is convicted of bigamy and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary in Arkansas. Report just reached this city.
Bernard Kavanaugh a lithographic artist from Niles Michigan has been declared insane by physicians due to excessive cigarette smoking. The Aug 8 report notes his condition and links it to prolonged tobacco use.
Van Sant arrives in Muscatine to attend to business matters and states he has forgotten politics. He says he is focusing on business now and will not discuss the political situation. He also mentions log toing as his long suit.
William P. Warner, longtime contracting agent for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line, moves to Ottumwa Iowa to supervise traffic for the new Milwaukee cut-off opening to traffic next month.
Paris August 8 the assize court hears forgery and swindling charges against Humberts of Crawford fame. A vast crowd fills the courtroom as the trial begins.
Gov James R Van Sant of Minnesota spoke to a newspaper man saying Roosevelt will be nominated at the national convention and win by a large majority. He would not discuss vice presidential speculation and described his trip to this city as purely business. He recently visited Davenport after stopping in Des Moines before returning home. He praised his second term and noted satisfaction with his administration while meeting with Musser Lumber Company officials.
Ottumwa Iowa Aug 8 Special C E Hobson of this city a Burlington brakeman fell beneath a train switching in the Albia yards early this morning His leg was crushed so badly that amputation was necessary
A Sofia dispatch to Die Zeit reports the Macedonia inner organization predicts a four month insurrection to force European governments to intervene for political autonomy in Macedonia.
The Milwaukee cut‑off between Muscatie and Ottumwa will place a passenger train on a route that will depart Milwaukee around 6:45 p m and reach Chicago by 8:45 a m cutting nearly two hours from the trip time for the Milwaukee service.
Neillsville Wisconsin August 8 Gottlieb Schultz a farmer shot and killed his daughter and wounded his son in law Patrick Leyden during a fight Schultz was badly hurt in the incident Local police reported no immediate motive and the investigation continues
A reported sighting occurred in Covington Kentucky as a fiend visited the area this morning prompting local residents to remain alert. Police urged calm and asked witnesses to come forward with any details to aid the investigation.
In Covington Kentucky a carriage factory fire damaged nine establishments. A corpse was cremated in an undertaking shop and fourteen horses perished in a livery stable blaze. Ten people were rescued. total loss about 10 900 dollars. In New York City a fire at Empire City trotting track burned three horses Yonkers Delmar 2:1 and Bernalda and saved thirty other valuable horses. The cause is suspected arson.
A manhunt in the southwest state concluded with the capture of the alleged lynching suspect. Police reported holding the individual for questioning as the investigation moves toward charges. Community officials praised swift cooperation and cautioned residents to avoid vigilantism.
Quotations on bonds and securities listed in New York show the range of prices at the close of business today. The report covers leading stocks and securities traded on the New York Stock Exchange and reflects market activity from New York.
The Muscatine Maroons prepare for a challenging exhibition against Rusts Yales of Davenport at the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon. Jim Dudley, once with Muscatine and now with Davenport, is slated to play short, drawing local interest in his performance against former teammate Woods pitching for Muscatine.
The water stage stands .4 feet above mark, up one inch in the last 24 hours. Indications point to a slight rise possible over the next 24 hours as river levels continue to creep upward.
A Mob law belief tied to Sheriff Hunolt’s Centerville search follows Clark a colored man said to have assaulted Miss Ollie Hess near Kahoka Missouri on July 25. He reportedly confessed and was jailed in Centerville Iowa while authorities advise.
Partly cloudy tonight with possible showers in the east and cooler conditions in the northwest. Sunday should be generally fair with cooler air in the east. Sun rises 4 50, sets 7 03, moon rises 7 32 p m Sunday.
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