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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
1
Albert Young claims Shea received honey and that a $1500 payment induced him to call a general strike. Young asserts the Teamsters agitation centered on payoff influence and leadership pressure within the union.
Several telephone companies announce plans to form a single large organization spanning seven western states. The move aims to unify networks and services under one umbrella, signaling major industry consolidation.
Albert Young testified that a $1500 fund from Robert Noren was split among five labor leaders including Cornelius Shea to prompt a 1905 teamsters strike aiding Montgomery Ward garment workers. Shea reportedly said he would provide men if the Federation of Labor could raise the money.
Chicago businessman Otto Young, 62, prominent landowner and financier, died at 1 30 PM yesterday at his Lake Geneva country home after a five year battle with tuberculosis and diabetes. His fortune is estimated at 17 million dollars. He had planned a 10 million dollar Michigan Avenue hotel and may have left provisions in his will to carry it out.
Fayette IA December 1 news reached by President Shanklin shows Andrew Carnegie pledges 30000 to finish the campaign to raise 150000 with 60000 already raised. The gift has no time limit and will help complete the college endowment.
Four GOP candidates defeated in Davenport Iowa filed petitions for a vote recount. William Gruenwald and Charles Like seek re election while Charles Schick and R K Browlie contest supervisor defeats. They cite irregularities including judges sleeping during the count.
The seventh annual international live stock show exhibition opened in Chicago at Union Stock Yards. It runs eight days and features more than 5,000 entries including horses owned by King Edward of England.
An accord allows independent telephone lines from seven states including Ohio Indiana Wisconsin Kentucky Illinois Iowa and Missouri to place wires in the Chicago Subway conduit. A Chicago syndicate forms to supply 1 million dollars for initial construction with total system costs around 78 million dollars.
London dispatch reports the original Little Dorrit, now 94 years old, living in Islington, will conduct a sale of work at the boys' training school in Islington next Thursday. The article notes the novel's heroine remains active and will supervise the sale event despite her age.
Nathan M. Flower of Flower & Co. dies from pneumonia contracted at the Yale Harvard football game in New York. He was a nephew of the late Roswell P. Flower.
Washington December 1 Henry B Miller consul general at Yokohama will be asked by the state department to affirm or deny a published interview in which he is quoted as saying Japan is organizing its army and navy to fight the United States. The clipping of the alleged interview was forwarded to him.
Havana leaders of the moderate party decided to go to the palace tomorrow to refuse to resign if Governor Magoon requests Cuban senators and deputies to quit their posts at the conference scheduled for the palace.
Services at the Y W C A Sunday afternoon will be led by Miss Bessie Hoopes the last time she has charge as secretary. Miss Hoopes will speak on Christ in Practical Everyday Life. A duet by Mr and Mrs Ficken will be sung. Miss Bertha Hoover will take over as secretary afterward.
The Muscatine Chautauqua association board approved the program as outlined in last evening’s Journal. Supper followed before the evening's business was transacted.
Monroe County man leads in support and is favored to assume the speaker’s role as the next House leader. The political landscape centers on his bid and prospects of formal nomination and recognition.
Senator from Council Bluffs mounts a surprise effort for primary law while noting no appropriation for a governor mansions this year.
Des Moines reports Ken dall of Monroe county tipped to win the next house speaker post with 45 of 75 Republicans likely in line. L. D. Teter of Marion counters, both tagged Progressive Republicans as internal party plans swirl over primary and delegate methods. Debates over a statewide primary and a costly executive mansion spark further crosswinds as prior killed bills reappear.
The state auditor reports Iowa savings banks hold 124,362,709.90 dollars on deposit, up 806,469.04 in two months and 19,588,004.38 for the year, with total assets at 146,357,822. The report highlights unprecedented prosperity in Iowa despite other tragic news of a deadly wreck near Vergennes.
A large crowd packed Philadelphia for the annual Army vs Navy football clash. Navy defeated Army with a final score of 10 to 0 amid strong visitor presence and military displays, as officials and generals mingled with fans in a tense, high interest atmosphere.
The new assembly plans to devote most of its winter session to reform minded legislation notably anti pass safety bills and a two cent fare measure. Insurance law reform is also advancing with a legislative commission set to complete its recodification report tonight for the assembly’s adoption or rejection this winter.
Manila reports Major Murphy’s constabulary surprised Camp Pablo on Samar at daylight. Eleven Pulajanes were killed, the chief’s son and nine band members wounded, Pablo escaped but wife and daughter were captured. One other chief remains at large. authorities plan to finish the campaign. Governor Curdy says Pablo’s defeat signals Parajanism’s end on the island.
Commander Robert E. Peary, famed Arctic explorer, called on President Roosevelt by appointment in Washington. The two exchanged cordial greetings as Roosevelt congratulated Peary on his latest Arctic expedition. Peary planned to go to New York today on business matters. Walter Wellman, pursuing an airship route to the Arctic, met Peary at the White House.
The Yate, the second ocean going turbine steamship built in the United States, was launched today at Roach's shipyard in Chester. She will operate between New York and Boston and is billed as one of the fastest and finest vessels on the American Atlantic coast service.
District Attorney Ward wrapped up remaining testimony in the Gillette murder trial in Herkimer New York with a brief session today. The court adjourned until Monday for final arguments and the judge to deliver the jury charge.
London reports a large royal family gathering at Sandringham to mark Queen Alexandria born in 1844 with greetings arriving from around the world throughout the day.
A northwest cold wave swept St. Paul with temperatures dropping to zero. Early today the lowest reading neared 15 below at the Canadian border, and wind chill deepened the chill across Minnesota.
Two tobacco stemmeries owned by Imperial Tobacco company of New York were burned early today by a mob of 306 masked men. Several nearby outbuildings were badly damaged. The total loss is reported at $170,000.
Judge Bigger held the Columbus ice trust indictments and the ice men as individuals to be good for trial. The cases proceed under the court’s ruling in Columbus, Ohio, on December 1.
In Macomb Illinois Chandler of Central Illinois and all of his banks suspend payment as four banks in central Illinois fail and go to the wall.
Three McDonough county banks led by C. V. Chandler shut doors after an audit found cash shortages. Depositors faced with empty vaults while Chandler claimed solvency and promised full payment as bonds and real estate holdings were pledged to cover liabilities. Local miners and city officials awaited further action.
The New York Central railroad and its steam and electric locomotive engineers have settled their dispute. Engineers will receive a substantial pay increase and satisfactory consideration of other claims.
A Valparaiso dispatch reports that earthquakes are being felt again in Chile with little public alarm. The cable notes disturbances are noticeable but not causing panic as reports reach New York.
Special weather bulletin notes fair skies in Iowa tonight and Sunday. Cooler readings expected in the eastern section tonight with sun up at 6 59 and sunset at 4 2. moonrise at 5 14.
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