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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
1
The dispatch notes a discouraged peace outlook with Russians replying forcefully and Japan expected to answer this afternoon or tomorrow. Tensions at the wharf are high as parties avoid direct speech and Witte’s reply rejects Japan's terms.
News from Portsmouth reports extreme pessimism as peace talks between Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries strain under heat and mutual refusals. If talks fail, General Oyama may attack Linovitch’s forces, and Roosevelt could again intervene.
Mrs. Dubois wife of Senator Dubois of Idaho was thrown from a carriage in Manila with bruises but no serious injuries. The Taft party has been on the island over a week and opposition to the Dingley tariff on sugar and tobacco is said to have shifted toward supporting free trade via copper bill amendments.
The battleship Kansas was launched at Camden New Jersey by Miss Anna Hoch daughter of Kansas Governor Hoch. The ship is described as the largest war vessel built in the east and was christened with pure spring water instead of champagne in a ceremony witnessed by the Kansas governor.
At a banquet in Manila on August 12 Secretary Taft set forth the U S policy to retain the Philippines for a generation or more while Filipinos prepare for self government. He urged education and thrift as foundations and warned that American officials must back the policy or be recalled.
The Japanese and Russians pressed for an early decision at Portsmouth. Witte outlined the Russian reply while Komura’s advance timing drew doubt. Tokyo prepared to cable the response as peace prospects dimmed and a break seemed possible.
In Rock Island and Moline the republican primaries yield G Allen 135 delegates and C J Searle 93 toward the county convention August 15 to choose delegates for the fourteenth district at Bushnell August 24 to nominate a Marsh successor. Macomb reports 10 of 25 precincts voting with Chandler 924 Franklin 247. remaining precincts vote today.
A census bureau bulletin cites the commercial value of railroad property nationwide at 11 244 850 300 dollars. State figures include Illinois 805 057 000 Iowa 344 847 000 Wisconsin 284 510 000 Michigan 277 597 000 Missouri 309 768 000 South Dakota 49 646 000. Tax valuation percentages are listed for several states.
James Miller of Walcott Iowa aged about 20 was drowned while swimming seven miles southwest of Newton while enroute to fish at the Des Moines river. He and two companions stopped at a nearby club house to rest, and his body was recovered about 2 30 yesterday afternoon. Miller was visiting relatives in Newton.
Cedar Falls Iowa will open the canning plant around August 20 and aims to pack 8,000,000 cans of corn this season. The factory has spent about $19,000 on improvements and expects to cultivate 700 to 800 acres of corn, with a season capacity of 1,500,000 cans.
New Orleans Aug 12 The latest reports show 16 new yellow fever cases since 6 p m Friday and 5 deaths. Despite no change in overall fever conditions, noon tallies indicate a slight rise in cases and deaths from yesterday at the city’s outbreak district.
Will Friese suffered a deep cut to his left arm near the elbow while working in the glazing room at the Roach and Musser Sash and Door factory. He received eight stitches after being treated by Dr. J L Klein.
Ten cars burned on the side track at the Illinois Central gravel pit near Cherokee Iowa. One coal car and nine box cars destroyed. No definite cause. a farmer saw two boys flee the area. Heat suggests possible spontaneous combustion.
In warming up for today's races at Cleveland Ohio Early Riser one of the nation’s best known drivers ran into the inside fence. He was thrown from the car striking a post and suffered a crushed left leg requiring amputation. The vehicle caught fire and was partly destroyed.
President Shonts of the canal commission and his family abandon their summer home on the eastern shore across Mobile Bay. All furnishings shipped to Greenwich, Connecticut.
Orders from Washington halt operations at the Philadelphia Mint. Superintendent Landis expected the mint to coin 196 million silver dollars stored there, but authorities refused to authorize the coinage, ending the planned issue.
An assassin emerged from a park bush with a revolver as President Manuel Quintana’s carriage passed. Aide-de-camp leapt from the hearse, overpowered the attacker, and prevented the shooting. The suspect Blanas Vicello was arrested and is believed insane.
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins scored 20 of 25 at 200 yards in slow fire to earn sharpshooter status as the Iowa Rifle association opens its third annual contest. Over 250 National Guard shooters attend with teams to represent Iowa at Sea Girt nationals.
North Platte Nebraska August 12 Several hundred strangers gathered as 250 000 acres near here become subject to section homestead entries starting Monday A former homestead does not bar entrymen from a three quarter section entry The land is suited to grazing and cattle raising
The Burlington and Quincy railroad reorganized operating forces report reduced transportation costs. President Hill's plan shoves more freight per car and maximizes loaded cars per train to boost efficiency across the system.
Secretary Bonaparte approves use of his name on the advisory board of the Bennington Memorial Association. The group plans a modern sailors' club house in San Diego to honor those who died in the Bennington explosion.
Elihu Root resigns from the boards of Morton Trust, National Bank of Commerce, Continental Fire Insurance, Title Guaranty and Trust, and other firms to avoid corporate ties as he becomes secretary of state. He declines to give reasons, saying the move keeps him free of corporate interests while serving in Washington. Inquiries among directors yielded no explanation.
The Terra Nova arrived at Tromsoe Norway reporting the Fiala Ziegler polar expedition survivors endured severe hardship. Six members were found at Cape Dill July 29 and a sled party brought back Mr Fiala and others from Cape Flora before the ship returned home August 1.
Norathy Nelson, a pianist with John McKune in Racine, refused Cornelius McKune's advances and marriage prompting him to shoot her and himself. She survived and was hospitalized while a crowd threatened lynching until police restrained them. McKune died from his own wound. Mrs. McKune and their child reside in Kenosha.
Rev. Father Clement Johannes, pastor of St. Marys Church and a leading figure in the Dubuque archdiocese, died after a paralytic stroke four months prior. His long illness culminated in death in Dubuque Iowa on August 12.
George Taylor, an employee at Gray's livery barn in Des Moines, was arrested today on a murder charge in connection with the Meeks family killings in Missouri. He has worked at the barn since spring.
Chicago August 12 The national championship finale between Chandler Egan and D E Sawyer of Wheaton drew the largest gallery of enthusiasts ever seen on the course.
Philadelphia August 12 Cornline P Shea of Chicago was elected president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters by a close vote over Daniel Furman also of Chicago.
A strong storm yesterday struck Lake township near the Seller farm causing straw stacks to topple and corn to lay low in a narrow strip. Threshing halted and a wheat load overturned while shocks scattered to adjacent fields. farmers are grateful no worse damage occurred overall.
Chicago August 12 October 2 was announced as the trial day for 24 packers, the lawyers, and five corporations indicted on charges of restraint of commerce and interfering with witnesses.
In Saratoga New York on August 12 the Great Republic stake runs this afternoon. The likely field includes six 3 year olds with Sysonby and Oiseau favored to start. Sysonby is the favorite as one of the largest crowds in Saratoga history watches the event.
Iowa City August 12 Special Mayor J S Bitter of Solon faces arraignment by Iowa City Mayor George W Ball on charges of maintaining a nuisance through a gambling room and barbershop pool hall. Informant Charlies Wolfe and ex Senator C S Ranck allege dice and roulette in the shop and minor access in the pool room. Bitter, a prominent Johnson county figure, has served multiple terms as Solon mayor.
Six outside insurance commissioners who arrived Thursday to examine New York Life and other insurers left New York City after visiting only one company. They postponed inquiries to avoid conflicting with a New York legislative committee, following President McCall's invitation to inspect his firm first.
Shanghai reports President Roosevelt has directed Minister Rockhill to warn the Chinese government that the United States will insist on full observance of article 15 of the Tientsin treaty of 1858 amid mounting concern over a Chinese boycott of American goods and the looming financial crisis.
Edwin H. Conger, listed as from El Paso Texas, denies any plan to run for governor of Iowa. He declines to discuss future political moves and mentions no current campaign intentions.
Warsaw August 12. The murder of the Litpopran Iron Works manager is added to the strike zoil list as he was shot at his home by strikers.
President Roosevelt and his party reached Oyster Bay this morning at 9 40 after traveling from Wilkesbarre. The return marks the end of a brief domestic trip.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on August 12 three men died and another was crushed when a fall of coal trapped workers at the Truesdale Colliery.
Chicago August 12 Special reports fair conditions in eastern Iowa with local showers in the western portion tonight and Sunday. Cooler tonight with sun rising at 4:55 and setting at 6:57. moon sets at 2:23 a.m.
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