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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1903

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Organized Labor a Dangerous Mob Says Manufacturers' Leader

D N Parry, president of the Manufacturers' Association, again denounces labor groups as a dangerous mob. He declares continued unrest and blasts organized labor in a new public statement.

Mob Spirit in America Dominates Chautauqua Address

D M Parry, head of the national manufacturers association, warned at Chautauqua that organized labor uses force to override rights and laws. Rev Dr Dean Richmond Babbitt rebutted lynching advocates, urging law, order, and equal protection for all colors, citing Governor Durbin and Governor Yates and President Roosevelt.

Chautauqua N. Y D. M. Parry National Manufacturers’ Association America Parry Babbitt Colonel Graves Dean Richmond Babbitt Church of St. Epiphany Brooklyn John Temple Graves Chautauqua Assembly Graves Durbin Yates Indiana Illinois Roosevelt Dr. Babbitt

Molesberry Wins Knights of Pythias Grand Chancellor

In Council Bluffs Iowa Senator F M Molesberry of Columbus Junction wins the grand chancellor post as the Knights of Pythias hold their grand lodge in session. The order backs Rathbone Sisters recognition and officers are elected for three year terms with Waterloo chosen for next year. A separate report notes Isaac Markley of Schaller Iowa hanged himself after being bound over for the murder of his wife, two sons questioned, with trial slated for Sac City.

Council Bluffs F. M. Molesberry Columbus Junction Knights of Pythias Order Grand Lodge Rathbone Sisters Supreme Lodge Carl F. Kuehnle Denison Shaw Bernard Murphy Vinton Eagle Murphy W. H. Lewis Alden D. C. Linawever Brooklyn H. D. Walker Mount Pleasant Exchequer W. H. Cconnell Audubon C. L. Lamb Osceola Grand W. W. Reeves Bloomfield A. M. Westner Lake City C. H. Kuehnle C. C. Dowell Des Marshalltown Isaac Markley Schaller Sac City

King and Kaiser Spat Strains England Germany Ties

Berlin reports strained relations between King Edward and the Kaiser after a denial of a planned visit this year. Edward chided his nephew who resents the action, signaling cooling ties between England and Germany.

Berlin Germany Edward England

Gates Suffering Health Decline in Saratoga

Saratoga N Y Aug 13 John W Gates health again causes worry as his condition worsens since arriving in Saratoga his strength has diminished and his relatives fear for his health with his illness growing more serious.

Saratoga N. Y John W. Gates

Cervera Steps Down as Spanish Navy Chief

Madrid August 13 Vice Admiral Cervera who commanded the fleet at Santiago during the Spanish-American war has resigned as chief staff of the Spanish navy.

Madrid Spain Cervera Santiago

Beavers Named Fugitive From Justice

George W. Beavers former post office salaries and allowances division superintendent and now under indictment is a fugitive from justice in Washington D C on August 13.

Washington, D. C George W. Beavers Post Office Department

Insurgent Attacks Reported Near Prileptzi and Vodeni

Advices from Constantinople say insurgents attacked Turkish troops at Prileptzi near Prelip with several insurgent deaths. Other clashes occurred at Vodeni and Volenitz. A detachment of 150 men under a Sarafoff lieutenant claims 140 Turkish casualties.

Constantinople Turkey Prileptzi Prelip Vodeni Volenitz Sarafoff

Grand Army En campment brings 28 states represented in San Francisco

The Grand Army arrivals reach twenty eight states and territories with Abe Patterson Post of Allegheny Pennsylvania leading the first special into San Francisco. The group is being well cared for and welcomed.

Pennsylvania San Francisco Cal Grand Army Abe Patterson Allegheny

Rebels Defeat Chinese Imperial Troops at Hiveichau

Reports out of Hong Kong on August 13 state Chinese imperial forces were defeated by rebels at Hiveichau in southern China.

Hong Kong China Hiveichau

Rock Island Train Plunges After Washout Near McFarland

A westbound Rock Island passenger train leaving Kansas City at 10:30 p m struck a washout near McFarland at 3 a m. The engine mail car and a coach derailed due to a cloudburst. The fireman drowned. no passengers were injured.

Topeka Kansas Rock Island Kansas City McFarland

Sigourney Banker Geo D Woodin Dies at 76

Sigourney Iowa Aug 12 Hon Geo D Woodin president of the First National Bank died yesterday at 4 30 in Sigourney He was prominent in town politics and served in the town house in 1852 He was seventy six years old

Sigourney, Ia Geo. D. Woodin First National Bank Sigourney Towa House

Foresters Elect Regional Leaders in Dubuque Meeting

In Dubuque Iowa on August 13 Thomas H Cannon of Chicago was elected high chief ranger of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Thomas McDonald of Chicago was chosen high chief secretary and John Limback of Cedar Rapids named high chief treasurer.

Dubuque, Ia Thomas H. Cannon Chicago Order of Foresters Thomas McDonald John Limback Cedar Rapids

Indictment for Rioting In Danville Lynching Case

The grand jury in Danville has indicted twenty five people including a woman for rioting related to the lynching of a Black man named Met calf. The charges stem from the street hanging that occurred a few weeks earlier.

Danville Negro Metcalf

Chicago Markets and Agricultural Report

Chicago markets report open high low close figures for corn wheat and oats with hog cattle and sheep receipts. Weather notes indicate limited rain northwest high temperatures aiding spring wheat harvest with rains in Kansas and Iowa and two billion bushel crop potential noted. Clearances show wheat and flour canal at 333000, corn 150000, oats 17000 bushels.

Et Sas Chicago Reeves Texas Western Kansas Iowa

Destructive Fire Destroys Blue Grass Village Street

A morning blaze devastated Blue Grass in Scott County near Muscatine, damaging business houses barns and residences with losses over 4000 dollars. The fire began around 11 pm at City Hall likely from spontaneous combustion and was fought by residents until 3 30 am. Henry Hintz plans rapid rebuilding as hundreds gather to view the ruins.

Blue Grass Scott County Muscatine John Buchmeier Dr. Vanderveer Herman Meyhaus Chris. Kautz Henry Hintz Buchmeier City Hall

Jeffries Shapes Up For Melee With Corbett In Oakland

San Francisco August 13 James J Corbett prepares for a heavyweight title bid facing James J Jeffries at Mechanics Pavilion Friday night. Jeffries arrives fit and confident with large bets still at 1 to 2 while expected to push to 4 to 1 or 4 to 9 at ringside.

San Francisco Cal James J. Corbett Mechanics’ Pavilion Jeffries Oakland Harbin Springs Corbett Jeff

Jeffries V Corbett Set To Clash In Ten Round Bout

Jeffries declares ten rounds the limit for tomorrow's fight with Corbett after finding out at Coney Island that outboxing him is useless. He boasts he can take fifteen of Corbett's punches and land a decisive return. Corbett promises surprises as both fighters rest and confidence grows amid quiet betting and strong public interest.

San Francisco Cal Jeffries Corbett Coney Island

Nineteen Victims Buried At Public Expense In Paris Disaster

Nineteen more victims of the Metropolitan underground railroad disaster were buried at public expense in Paris. An imposing funeral in the prefecture of police court was attended by families and officials. Premier Combes and the municipal council president spoke.

Paris France Prefecture of Police Premier Combes

Wheat yield tops state inKansas history

Topeka Kansas Aug 13 The state board of agriculture reports the wheat yield will reach 90 270 000 bushels the largest in Kansas history highlighting record production across the state.

Topeka Kan State Board of Agriculture

Expressmen May Strike Threatens City Service

Chicago August 13 express company employes threaten a general city strike to demand wage increases. The action would tie up express service across Chicago as workers push for higher pay.

Chicago Fil

Bride burned in gasoline hat cleaning explosion

Ottumwa Iowa August 13 Mrs Clyde Park a bride of three months lies dying from severe burns after cleaning a hat with gasoline. The flame from a stove ignited the gasoline causing an explosion that scattered burning liquid over her clothing.

Ottumwa Clyde Park

Ferry Capsize Drowns Twenty Five on River Niper

In Kief on August 13 a ferry boat capsized in the Niper River causing the deaths of twenty five people. Rescue units battled the water as authorities investigated the disaster and the vessel's fate.

Kief Niper

Weather for Nowa Chicago Aug 13 Threats of Tonight and Friday

Threatening tonight and Friday with possible showers. Slightly warmer in eastern portions tonight. Sun rises at 4 55 sets at 6 55 moon rises 9 32 p m.

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