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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
1
Bert Sheppard son of a wealthy Oskaloosa coal operator was arrested in Muscatine on a murder warrant for Arthur Meade of West Liberty. Iowa City officers and Muscatine police identified him from descriptions and him denying the charge as authorities pursued the motive and leads from the Meade case.
An alarming rumor circulates that authorities hide the true extent of Monday's Metropolitan underground disaster and that a passenger coach remains in the tunnel with several bodies. Missing workers and passengers fuel the speculation in Paris.
In Indianapolis Kay Wood, a Black man, shot James Sanders, a White man, during a morning dispute about a Black person’s education. A mob of whites pursued Wood, who fled, and later Wood was shot by his pursuers. Both men are expected to recover amid high excitement.
A report recounts the murder case dated May 14 1903 involving Arthur Meade and Ed Morning. Authorities investigate motives and capture or pursuit of a suspect as details from the morning shooting emerge.
At the Iowa brigade uniform rank Knights of Pythias meeting in Council Bluffs Colonel J F Kingsbury of Des Moines was elected unanimously to succeed Brigadier Manchester of Ottumwa who died about a month ago Senator F M Mossberry of Columbus Junction is conceded the election for grand chancellor The Rathbone Sisters state annual meeting began today
The International Typographical Union adopts a defense fund tax of five cents per month on every union printer. Apprenticeship training hours for typesetting machines remain at three months after the proposal for six months was voted down. Amendments limit voice on changes to those with six months membership and restrict admitting machine operators without prior printing trade apprenticeship.
Davenport Iowa August 12 Show Me a Missouri colt without a mark won the 2 40 trot with Clarence C the favorite finishing fourth. In the 2 25 class for a 1000 stake McMahon with Jo Interest defeated the slow heats. The Pacolet a fast colt with a two year mark of 2 18% won the final heat from the three year olds.
San Francisco is filling with delegates for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment and followers of the Jeffries Corbett fight this week. Commander Stuart of the G A R is expected Saturday. City decorations are lavish and the entertainment fund stands at 23 000 dollars.
During a Mississippi Box Company yard altercation Stonewall Fulliam was struck in the face and injured. Earl DeLance was arrested and tried before Justice W. F. Iversmeyer, who fined him five dollars plus costs totaling eight dollars and ninety five cents after a guilty plea.
John Temple Graves of Georgia tells a Chautauqua audience that mob fatality events are justified by crime and will not end until that crime is eliminated. He calls for separation of the two races as the only solution.
In San Francisco on August 12 a record wager was placed as Fitzsimmons bet 10000 dollars against 8000 that Jefferies will defeat Corbett in their Friday night bout.
A Salonica report says insurgents destroyed part of a railway connecting Uskub about 100 miles northwest of Vienna, disrupting transportation as tensions rise surrounding the conflict.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt cruise the sound with Mr and Mrs Jacob Riis aboard the Sylph at Oyster Bay. The August 12 outing marks a leisurely day with social guests aboard the vessel.
Secretary Root has practically decided to recommend in his annual report the reestablishment of the army canteen in Washington D C on August 12. The proposal aims to restore the service as part of army morale and welfare programs.
Washington August 12 All doubt ends as Secretary of War Root confirms his resignation prior to sailing for London to sit with the Alaskan commission.
The high court ruled Tolstoi's Thou Shalt Not Kill a pernicious publication insulting the German emperor and ordered its sale prohibited.
In West Liberty Iowa, May 14 1903 Arthur Meade was shot in McCarty's restaurant. A masked bandit demanded cash, Meade died, $800 reward offered, pursuers failed to catch the killer who vanished leaving no clue.
The steam er R. B. Hayes carrying Cedar Point excursionists bound for Fremont struck near the Sandusky river mouth. It released itself in the night and resumed voyage after a gusty wind and heavy seas caused passengers to endure a rough night with no cabin protection.
Chicago August 12 The woman under arrest here on a theft charge to obtain cocaine is not Annie Oakley the famous rifle shot as published.
The steamer Mayflower is ashore at Wade's Point North Carolina and is considered a total loss. A strong storm is approaching the coast and is expected to tear the vessel apart.
Vancouver August 12 It is believed a trace of Andree the explorer who sailed in a balloon seeking the north pole has been found A. B. Keeler arrived with silk from the Makenzie river Indians identified as part of the aeronauts gear The natives said it belonged to a man who came from the clouds in a wonderful machine
Peter McCarthy, a white man, fought with landlady Mrs Annie Haslem in Cleveland on August 12 after drinking. He threw carbolic into her face and injured two others. Haslem's condition is critical and may die.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania hosts the first U S county convention for national delegates. Delegates chosen were instructed to vote for Theodore Roosevelt for President.
Shelbyville HL Aug 12 William J Bryan says Tom Johnson of Ohio is the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination and that Bryan leans toward Johnson himself.
Georgetown Kentucky August 12 Henry Youtsey now serving a life term for Gov Goebel assassination arrived to testify in the trial of Caleb Powers charged with the same crime.
J. J. Stevenson of Des Moines, employed by a local machine company, died in Ames after a runaway incident yesterday afternoon. He was visiting Ames when the accident occurred.
A Sofia dispatch reports interrupted communication between Monastier and Salonia, hindering authentic revolution news. Turkish officials say no real Turkish Bulgarian war while current conditions hold.
The Washburn trophy will be contested at Camp Lake View near Lake City Minnesota on September 21 during the inter state rifle contest Guardsmen from Iowa will participate.
In Des Moines Davenport won the class prize in the Upper Mississippi Turnbezirk athletic contests. The Northwest Society of Davenport captured the second prize in the same event.
A posse pursues a horse trader near North Hudson Marshalltown Iowa after he is accused of outraging the seven year old daughter of farmer A I Macon. The search began after the incident July 31 and involves local residents and authorities.
In Cynthiana Kentucky on August 12 Judge Black began the defense argument in the Jett White feud case. He spoke this morning and indicated the trial may go to the jury late this afternoon.
Jamaica faced a severe hurricane last night causing widespread damage estimated at 2.5 million dollars. The banana industry on the island was practically wiped out, with Kingston reporting the impact.
Boston August 12 nearly 125000 is the total of the stealings charged against Willard S Allen the defaulting treasurer of the New England Methodist Preachers Aid society.
The German sailing vessel Isabella and the Norwegian steamer Theodore collided off the Elbe mouth and both sank. Twenty five sailors are reported drowned in the incident near Hamburg on August 12.
West Union Iowa August 12 Mayor C B Minchin files notice of suit against the city for injuries from a defective street. Officials say this may be Iowa's first case of its kind.
Paris reports that King Menelik of Abyssinia is dangerously ill. The illness was described as serious and unconfirmed by officials.
A person described as addicted to intoxicants and living a nomadic life is said to have a wealthy father and a reputed net worth of at least five hundred thousand dollars. The report presents an idle rumor without confirming details or named individuals.
Pete Sheppard, a prominent coal operator in Mahaska and Monroe counties, is highlighted for his extensive influence and social standing. The article notes his wealth and leadership within local industry while contrasting his son’s squandered opportunities.
Bert Sheppard, arrest in Muscatine on murder charges in the West Liberty killing of Arthur Meade, is described as the son of a wealthy coal operator W N Sheppard Sr. The 22 year old has a history of drinking and wandering, with no prior criminal record, and his arrest is said to crush his family.
The International Typographical Union decided this morning to hold its 1904 convention in St. Louis, selecting the World's Fair City as the event venue.
Chicago Aug 12 Special reports increasing cloudiness with probable showers tonight and Thursday. Warmer temperatures expected. Sunrise 4 54. Sunset 6 58. Moonrise 9 08 p m.
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