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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1903
Page
1
A horse trots a mile in two minutes breaking a world record in a stunning performance this afternoon. The event drew large crowds and showcased exceptional speed and stamina from the winning animal and its trainer.
Readville Mass August 24 Lou Dillon owned by C K G Billings Chicago trotted a mile in two minutes posting a world record. The horse dazzled spectators with a rapid rhythmic pace and muscular effort as the most famous equine in the world reached the long sought milestone. It is hailed as a historic triumph for horsemen worldwide and met with high acclaim.
Adam Ryan of Chicago knocked out Joe Flaherty of Lowell in the third round of a fifteen round bout Sunday. Davenport fans joined the fighters on a trip to a Mississippi River point below the city where the match took place.
At Fon du Lac Wisconsin spreading rails toppled a Chicago Northwestern passenger train killing George Zeuhlke and wounding twenty including Conductor May as the train plunged down a twenty foot embankment. In Bloomington Illinois a collision between an Illinois Central freight and a Lake Erie and Western passenger train demolished a coach and injured thirty passengers though no deaths were reported.
The Pope told Bishop Handrick of Cebu that the Philippines should be entirely in the hands of American clergy within a year. The statement was made in Rome during an audience, dated August 24.
English Churchman is made archbishop of Westminster. Bishop Bourne of Southwark diocese is appointed to the Westminster See in London on Aug 24.
Shamrock III docked in Erie basin to verify hull condition after Saturdays race with Reliance. Official measurer Moses remeasured her this morning and removed weight from the keel to counterbalance the anchor and cable. Lipton announced water line unchanged, so time allowance remains the same and the second race is set for tomorrow. Wind is forecast light to fresh and variable from the southeast with possible showers.
Ottumwa manufacturers have engaged 5000 feet of space at the Louisiana Purchase exposition. A. C. Hutchins of Adel promoted the effort to interest Iowa lawn men in a creditable display. A meeting to organize a state association of manufacturers is set for tomorrow evening in this city.
The Free Press reports Bulgarian forces attacked the town of Urguas near Vienna on August 24. Government buildings were blown up, and about two hundred people were killed in the ensuing intense fighting.
Mrs Ella Root Hurst widow of Bishop Hurst of the Methodist Episcopal church has married English singer Theodore Bayard in Folkestone England. Bishop Hurst died six months ago.
H. C. Carl, a Buffalo fisherman, found a large perfect pearl inside a clam shell along the Mississippi near Buffalo. A Davenport jeweler valued the gem at no less than $3,000, with potential value much higher. Carl plans to travel to Chicago to sell the pearl to a jeweler.
Laura Wyninger seeks a divorce from H S Wyninger in district court alleging habitual drunkenness and abuse and requests to resume her maiden name Laura Wade. Frank Cromer sues Policeman Cal McDaniel for 10000 alleging a June 6 assault with a police club causing jaw injuries. Marseilles Manufacturing seeks 25 in costs against Charles L Hain on account.
Autopsy on the seven year old daughter of Burlington conductor John Ponte in Creston Iowa finds peas grew in her stomach killing her. Described as the most peculiar case on record and reported August 24.
Oscar Robinson aged ten son of A A Robinson drowned in the Des Moines river Ottumwa Iowa at noon today while swimming with companions.
Two bombs were found at the railway station in Huesca Spain on Sunday addressed to a known anarchist. King Alfonso was to visit Huesca and authorities believe the devices were meant for the king.
Charles Carrol Bonney, president of the Parliament of Religions at the 1893 World’s Fair, died yesterday in Chicago after a long illness.
Three freight cars wrecked blocking the Rock Island southwest division and the B C R N here. An extra freight train rear ended No 41 on the B C R N. A new car telescoped and lifted the No 41 engine into another freight. A southwest division car was demolished. No injuries reported.
Quotations show the range of prices for leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange in New York at the close of business today, August 24. The report reflects the day’s activity and price spread among top listings.
Iowa Republicans plan no speaking campaign before late September while Democrats push for an early start. J B Sullivan, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, tours the state gathering support, and both parties prepare weeks of campaign speaking. The GOP aims to retain the traditional majority as other parties organize statewide conventions and headquarters.
Mrs. J. C. Freeland of Columbus Junction Iowa is critically ill after a severe hemorrhage last night, the second since Saturday, as doctors battle a cancer.
Local police say Bob Strickland once of Muscatine is not known to Muscatine authorities. He was arrested in Ottumwa for allegedly robbing a comrade of 1000 dollars while he slept in Centerville recently. Deputy Marshal McElravy could not establish any Muscatine records or prior ties.
In Chicago on August 24 a second wave of labor action hit 200 Chicago restaurants as restaurant owners allegedly sought to disrupt the union. At Kohisaat's on State Street unions claimed forceful entry was met with resistance, and gun and knife displays followed. The union estimates 9,000 workers will quit, while owners foresee only a third striking and an early failure of the action.
A society woman and her two daughters were found murdered in their St. Petersburg home. The bodies showed extreme mutilation and one victim held a lock of a man's hair. Police suspect a crime of jealousy by women.
The Presbyterian Church reports a net membership increase of 22,139 in 1903, raising total membership to 1,067,477 with 7.74 ministers (up 87). Ordinations fell by 52, while total expenditures reached 17,561,277 dollars. China synods drove gains, especially central and southern China, offsetting declines in Pennsylvania Iowa Ohio and other states.
Major Beardsley seventy age pioneer lawyer of Rock Island and noted Grand Army man died Sunday in Rock Island after long public career.
Chicago reports Iowa weather with threats of unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday. Local showers and thunderstorms likely, cooler air moving in across central and western areas tonight and probably southern portions on Tuesday. Sunrise 5 07, sunset 6 40, moon sets 7 44 a m.
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