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.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reports out of Hong Kong on August 13 state Chinese imperial forces were defeated by rebels at Hiveichau in southern China.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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