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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
1
Reports from New York indicate Valparaiso Chile suffered a strong earthquake with widespread destruction. Many killed or burned, fires reported, communications interrupted and cables routed via Lisbon. Some accounts say life losses not confirmed and telegraph offices later restored.
A barn and granary on Carl Smiths farm five and a half miles northeast of Wilton were struck by lightning at about 10 this morning. Both structures burned to the ground with hay and oats and barley destroyed. Loss estimated later, with partial insurance coverage.
Examiners appointed by Judge Pardee report a $755385 shortage in the county treasury found missing from vaults. Prosecuting Attorney Hagenlarger says a demand will be made on former County Treasurer Smith for the amount.
The executive committee of Union Pacific announced dividends: a semi annual 2 percent on preferred stock, 5 percent on common Union Pacific, and 2 percent on common Southern Pacific.
London Aug 17 mourners filled the church for the funeral of Mrs. Craigie alias John Oliver Hobbes. Ambassador and Mrs. Reed and many American figures attended the rites premier writer’s burial.
In Philadelphia a strike at Tutelman Faggen on Eighth Street sparked a nightlong anti Jewish riot. About 3000 demonstrators marched through densely populated blocks, surrounding the factory as police moved in. Strikers' pickets, many women, accused of taunting workers as the clash grew violent.
Brownsville Texas August 17 1906 400 rifles sold to citizens as town braces for armed clash. A guard of 150 prominent men patrols from city to Fort Brown vowing to kill any Negro troops on sight. Major Penrose orders no soldiers to leave the garrison.
Representative Nicholas Longworth was chosen secretary of the International Policyholders' committee of the New York and Mutual Life Insurance company to replace Seymour Eaton who recently resigned. A clerk will handle current duties while Longworth returns home to Ohio to pursue political interests.
Mason City Iowa reports a church innovation in which worshippers at the First Methodist Episcopal Church will bring spoons for communion next Sunday. Dr W W Carlton says the change replaces dipping wine from a common cup to using individual spoons to reduce disease spread.
In Columbia South Carolina on August 17, a mob lynched Bob Davis, the Negro who attacked Miss Jennie Brooks and later assaulted a 14 year old girl near her home. Gov Heyward visited the scene but failed to calm the mob.
The Grand Army of the Republic chooses Saratoga, New York, as the site for its 1907 encampment. R B Brown of Zanesville Ohio is elected commander in chief with W H Armstrong and E B Fenton as senior and junior vice commanders. Heat and fatigue from a parading crowd cause over 100 prostrations, mostly women.
Official announcement sets dates for Methodist Episcopal conferences with Bishop Goodsell presiding Grinnell Iowa on Sept 5 and Bishop Cranston leading Northwestern German Fort Dodge Sept 19 Des Moines Sept 12 and Northwestern Iowa Sept 27.
Riverside California August 17 Antonio Nargade aged 103 the oldest prisoner ever received in Riverside jail was on trial here yesterday for assault on his wife. He hurled a plate at her during an argument over table manners while preparing his favorite dish and faces sixty days in the county jail.
Chicago reports a second fatality in four days from Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway incidents. Mrs. Arthur B Jones, wife of the Chicago and Northwestern general cashier, was struck by a moving car at Ash street crossing Winnetka and died two hours later from injuries.
Marshalltown Iowa August 17 G W Hocking of Oskaloosa a brakeman on the Iowa Central was overcome by heat at Pickering and brought to the hospital here in critical condition likely to die Intense heat prevails in central Iowa.
The Weather Bureau reported a heavy distinct earthquake recorded yesterday starting at 7 05 p m Washington time. Tremors moved slowly with each 18 to 40 second phase and lasted several hours ending near midnight. It was identified as the great Chilean quake of the previous day, the heaviest in Washington since the San Francisco event.
Rumors run high as Voliva and Dowie reportedly met at Shiloh house to discuss uniting warring Zion City interests. Neither partner would discuss the secret conference, leaving residents unsure of the city's future.
In Bluefield West Virginia John Smith a white man was killed after a craps dispute with Oleg Fulton a Black man who refused to resume play Fulton was arrested and taken to Welch to prevent a lynching by a furious crowd from Antler neighborhood.
Delegates of the International Typographical union reach a compromise substitute that commends editors supporting union labor and notes Hearst's role in labor causes with an incidental reference to the Los Angeles field, likely passing without further conflict.
The Polish National Alliance filed a bill in the superior court requesting another receiver for the defunct Milwaukee Avenue State Bank in Chicago. State authorities will take no part in the receivership fight, with Attorney General W H Stead in Chicago declining interference and signaling that John C Fetzer and the Chicago Title and Trust Company will proceed unchallenged for now.
Californian plant wizard Luther Burbank lists five new foliage creations in a recent catalogue. The Australian Star flower, Shirley poppy enlargement, California wind poppy, and Heuchera chrysata with large distinctive leaves are highlighted as notable additions to garden flora.
Fred Schroeder a 32 year old Danish laborer, died after clinging to roof timbers to warn two coworkers as a derrick toppled. He shouted for them to flee, then slipped and was crushed beneath the falling crane. He died about an hour later in Kenosha Wisconsin on August 17.
Rudolph Pfieffer and S A Knophnagel prominent Peoria socialist leaders were jailed at Brimfield for several hours without charge after attempting to respond to Senator Barnes attack on socialism at the Old Settlers picnic. Pfieffer, a former banker, is described as affluent.
Edward H. Sanderson president of California Truck and local transportation trust killed his wife in their West Lake residence and nearly severed his own head with the same razor. He had been acting queerly and is believed to have gone insane yesterday afternoon.
Bloomington Illinois August 17 James S Neville mayor of Bloomington and member of the Illinois Warehouse and Railway commission died suddenly today at age not stated The city mourns the loss of a longtime public servant referenced in official duties with state commissions.
James Moe Kinney received the Republican nomination for Congress at Aledo Illinois after a late convention. Rock Island delegates arrived late delaying the session which began after 1 30 p m R F Robinson of Henderson county was named chairman and O E Childs of Moline secretary.
Washington August 17. Acting director William T. Rossiter says 160 clerks sent to 20 cities for divorce statistics are sworn to secrecy and the public will never learn details of individual cases.
In Warsaw by August 17 a riot across the Jewish quarter left about 250 killed or wounded as soldiers fired on crowds and bombs exploded. Rioters hurled bombs from windows while police and troops fired on gatherings and a boy in a religious procession was wounded by a bomb.
In San Francisco Aug 17 attorney H C Quinby for Eagle Insurance of Illinois is missing after facing a grand jury fight over documents tied to earthquake damage claims. Judge Graham issued a bench warrant for his arrest as authorities suspect papers he claims were provided by Eagle inspectors were falsified.
Wellington A. Jones, Peoria harbor master and Standard Oil salesman, resigns after local manager demands dropping his action against Swain Packet Co for non payment of wharfage, claiming the prosecution harms Standard Oil business with the packet company.
New York August 17 Mrs Leslie Carter ends speculation over her career plans by signing a five year contract with Charles Dillingham. The deal follows extended negotiations after a reconciliation with former manager David Belasco proved impossible.
Washington announces a robust Chautauqua program from August 23 to September 1. Featured are Rev. Billy Sunday Gov Folk Gov Mickey Corporal Tanner Chaplain McCabe Holden and the Cleveland Ladies Orchestra among others. One hundred fifty tents are sold with a goal of 200.
Rebecca S. Clark known as Sophia May, famed children’s author, died last night in Skowhega Missouri. Her age is listed as 12 years.
Judge Bethea appointed Henry Heist as receiver for Garfield Park Bank and Safety Deposit vaults after three depositors alleged insolvency. Owner Ellis Drake claimed solvency, saying assets could be quickly converted to cash. The Chelsea First National Bank also closed due to excessive insider loans, with June deposits of 680,009.
The Redmen lodge held its regular meeting last evening electing seven new candidates. They discussed a powwow with several surrounding lodges and plan a Weed's park celebration within the next two months.
An excursion leaves Abbingdon to pick up the baseball team at Monmouth and cross to Keithsburg, then board the Columbia steamer to Muscatine. A large crowd is expected as the Muscatine Independents play in the afternoon at this place.
The German Methodist Episcopal church will hold a preparatory service this evening at 7 29, preceding Sunday communion services. The quarterly conference closes its business tonight, with all officers urged to attend. Rev W H Sehwiering of Burlington will preach.
Marblehead Mass August 17 Sumatra captured the seventh trial in the yacht race defending the Roosevelt cup.
Chicago reports generally fair conditions for Iowa tonight and Saturday. Sunrise is at 5 00, sunset at 6 54, moonrise at 2 26 a m.
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