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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
Sixteen of sixteen cutters quit at the C A Griffin factory rear 115 West Front Street over a one cent per gross wage cut. One apprentice remains. Griffin plans to fill roles and keep the plant running, expecting full operation by week’s end.
Harry Weymouth, 21, of Sioux City Iowa, read the Bible obsessively in August and endured months of mental strain seeking forgiveness for an imagined sin. His condition deteriorated until he was ordered confined in the Cherokee state insane hospital for treatment.
Iowa Rathbone Sisters the auxiliary to the Knights of Sethian elect officers led by Chief Mrs Linnie Fiero of Osceola mistress of records and correspondence Miss Effie Parsons of Marion mistress of finance Mrs Clara McQuiston of Des Moines as announced in Council Bluffs on August 14.
Earl Salaby aged 18 from Osceola Iowa was killed in the Pennsylvania yards Kokomo Indiana when he was struck by a train and beheaded. The accident occurred last night as the man tried to cross the tracks near the yard.
Frankie Neil of San Francisco defeated Harry Forbes of Chicago to win the bantamweight title. Neil scored a knockout in the second round to wrest the championship.
General Miles says he is not a candidate for commander in chief of the Grand Army and will back General J C Black. He adds the Grand Army is for the common soldier, not the professional, in Salt Lake City.
Two men and a woman were killed after being struck by trains on Milwaukee Road tracks. Investigators described the incident as a series of accidental pedestrian crossings near major depots. The victims, identified as local residents, were found at separate locations along the line. Police are reviewing surveillance and station records for a possible pattern.
Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa report three Milwaukee train fatalities. WILLIAM KLINK of Marion, brakeman, died after being run over near Farson. MARTELLE and WEST, both elderly and deaf, were struck crossing the tracks. Alexander Jackson, longtime Muscatine resident, dies at 10 AM after a two month illness, apoplexy cited as cause. Jackson, born 1818 in Keith Scotland, lived sixty years in Muscatine. respected civic leader and former alderman.
Curt Jett and Thomas White were found guilty in Cynthiana for the murder of James B. Marcum in Jackson. The jury imposed life in the penitentiary, with most members preferring capital punishment but voting for a life sentence to avoid a hung verdict. The case followed a prior mistrial after a venue change, and Jackson faced military rule during the proceedings.
Indianapolis report says George W. Gonser former deputy secretary of state died this morning after leaping under a Big Four train in despondence.
Congress is now expected to convene an extra session in early October, moved up from November. The decision follows talks in Oyster Bay between President Roosevelt and Senators Aldrich Allison Platt and Spooner.
Gilbert Trigg, 30, described as insane, fired a double barreled shotgun into a 5,000 strong crowd on a main street in Winfield Kansas at 9 PM. Three killed, twenty wounded with six in critical condition. Trigg was killed by a policeman.
Ottumwa Iowa August 14 Mrs Clyde Park twenty years old who wed only a few months died this morning after two days of severe suffering from burns suffered when gasoline exploded Wednesday while she was cleaning a hat.
Chautauqua New York August 14 Chief Justice Loore of Delaware denounces mob law in a public address. He argues citizens do not form mobs and cites the Wilmington lynching of a Black man as an example of the danger of lynching. He criticizes the Delaware Supreme Court for delaying trial in the colored ravisher case.
Special market dispatch notes Chicago wheat corn oats and livestock with open and close figures. Hogs receipts 17 000 cattle receipts 3 000 sheep receipts 5 000, prices range for each category and regional arrivals Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Liverpool price movements and day clearances.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on August 14 the Iowa grand lodge voted 820 to 182 to reject building a sanitarium and Pythian home at Colfax. The decision ends the effort to establish the facility in that city.
John Adams seeks 5000 dollars claiming his seven year old daughter Milie Adams was permanently injured by a live wire hanging from a pole near their home on June 13 1903. He alleges the wire was left unguarded by company employees and the girl touched the exposed metal sustaining painful injuries. Milie Adams also sues separately for 5000 dollars in damages.
Seven year old James Baines son of Mr and Mrs George Baines 1918 East Seventh street fell from a wagon this morning fracturing his arm between the elbow and wrist Dr A J Oliver attended and treated the fracture.
San Francisco August fourteenth reports Corbett eagerness to win tonight and to give an arm if needed. Jeffries appears in peak form and confident of victory. Corbett claims exhaustive training over fifteen months and belief he must win to prove himself. Rétting favors two to one for Jeffries with limited betting but high interest.
In district court Mr. and Mrs. B H Croft sue C R I and P railroad for 55750 after a Buffalo wreck. Mrs Croft seeks 25000 for injuries from negligence. her husband asks 30750 claiming grief and damages from the same accident that killed their seven year old daughter and injured his wife.
In the house of commons Premier Balfour blamed Christian dissensions for part of the Macedonia insurrection. He said Britain supports Austro Russian efforts to reform the Turkish administration as part of a broader policy.
Consul Jewell reports from Fort France Martinique that the cyclone ruined cane cocoa and coffee crops, damaged every town and village, tore down thousands of houses, and caused only a few deaths.
Chicago August 14 report says the Rock Island Frisco group, after securing an independent Atlantic outlet, aims for a Pacific coast route by buying half of the Santa Fe lines west of Albuquerque to gain seaboard access.
The Die Zeit reports Turkish troops chased 1,000 insurgents near Monastir Macedonia who escaped. Turkish forces then killed or harmed villagers destroying fourteen villages between Uskub and Veze.
The filing requests damages covering funeral expenses for the daughter, medical attendance for the wife, nursing care for the wife, future nursing care costs, loss of the wife’s services, and care for the minor child. The action highlights financial needs arising from the family’s tragedy and seeks compensation from the liable party.
Constantinople reports that Halim the sentry was tried by court martial at Monastir for murdering Rostkow sky the Russian consul. He was found guilty, condemned to death and executed.
A man misplaced cash hidden in his inside coat pocket near his workplace after he dropped the coat, leading to loss of funds and a search for the missing money.
James Crocker, a Muscatine laborer, lost over $2,000 in cash and checks from a tobacco sack in his inside coat pocket after tossing his coat on the ground on Sixth Street. A two hour gap yielded no clue as to the thief, who left with the money and checks including a $1,700 Western Liberty Bank check. Police cited lack of evidence. Crocker stopped payment on the checks.
At a Wyandotte county flood relief committee meeting Gov Bailey and other officials decide to request a loan of 250000 dollars from Andrew Carnegie for Kaw valley flood sufferers.
Frank Hurst, new manager of the Grand Opera house, plans elaborate improvements in the coming season. The check room moves to the right of the main entrance in the former ladies room, with a colored attendant. new laboratories and elegant fittings. Midseason changes include lobby renovations focused on artistic lines while the stage, starting its third season, remains largely unchanged.
Cornelius Vanderbilt arrived in New York today aboard the yacht North Star after travel in Europe. He was entertained by the German emperor the Russian czar and other European nobility during his voyage and visit.
Lincoln August 14 Mr Bryan in the upcoming Commoner names Senator Cockrell of Missouri as a presidential candidate acceptable to the Kansas City platform Democrats.
The new hot water tank in the YMCA boiler room is about 3 by 16 feet and will supply hot water for the basement and third floor bathrooms.
Former English premier Salisbury, reported ill, is slightly stronger this morning in London. The update comes as European dispatches note his improving condition and continued medical attention.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with probable local showers. Warm in the eastern portion tonight. Sun rises 4 56, sets 6 55, moon rises 10 06 p m.
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