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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
1
William Ziegler the former Muscatine baker powder magnate fights Missouri efforts to extradite him on a bribery indictment. Gov. Dockery waits on counsel before acting while Ziegler questions Brown’s authority and other legal points to avoid return.
The Panama canal construction treaty with the United States was signed in Panama with no amendments to the document. It is expected to be sent to Washington within two weeks and may not reach Senate consideration before the holiday recess.
U S district judge orders John Alexander Dowie to appear December 11 to show cause why he should not be adjudged bankrupt Receivers take Zion City and its enterprises into custody Custodian placed at Shiloh cottage Receivers named as Frederick M Blount and Albert Dean Currier Bonds filed for 1000000? The assets claim is 25000000 above indebtedness. Receivers review books as Dowie supporters raise about 25000 in cash
The Western Federation of Miners executive board sent a telegram to President Roosevelt from Denver on December 2 calling on federal civil rights laws to intervene in Telluride Colorado where state actions have forced many reputable residents to flee under threat of imprisonment. They accuse Colorado officers of violating constitutional rights and urge federal protection for those outraged citizens.
Washington dispatch notes Iowa delegates mock superstition about Roosevelt nominating prospects. Debate centers on Hanna historical parallels with Garfield and potential outcomes. The piece recalls jokes about Irish New York figures and recounts a light exchange with Senator Allison over a secrecy pledge and vote reports.
Earl Himmelreich, seventeen, was injured when a team ran away in Cotter area. He was found unconscious, skull crushed with bone splinters, concussion, treated by Dr. Rogers and colleagues. He is reported to be improving this morning.
The New York cotton market opens with intense activity as brokers push and scramble to buy and sell. Speculative interest runs high ahead of a census bureau report showing 7,070,437 commercial bales ginned through November 14, with early gains then easing after the report.
Russian university in Kleff shuts down until January 3 amid renewed student disorders.
In Pittsburg on December 2 the Pennsylvania Railroad and Western Union Telegraph Co agreed to halt pole cutting pending a final ruling, paving the way to take their fight to the United States circuit court of appeals.
A lone bandit entered the Vanderbilt club poker room at 174 opposite the Palmer House and held up seven inmates seizing $100 amid busy State Street shoppers. The daylight robbery occurred yesterday afternoon as crowds passed by the lobby and street.
Macon Mo Dec 2 Fred Strube who killed Alice Henninger of Topeka Ill was arrested at the Wabash depot by Chief James Woods and City Attorney N M Lacy and has made a complete confession of the crime to them, officials report.
The Y M C A board elected Mrs. E Brandenberg as matron to oversee the dormitory and appointed a committee to canvass for new members. Members named include Thomas McCulloch Charles Seiler Verne Arnold E A Ogilvie Walter Kinsman T S Berry and Walter Kautz. Membership fee to rise after the new year.
Chicago Dec 2 coal operators in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois demand United Mineworkers force members to accept a 20 percent wage decrease. If rejected thousands of miners may be laid off.
Keokuk Iowa December 2 Dr C J Hagan a noted physician in Southeastern Iowa has died at his home in Keokuk. The article notes his prominence in the region and his passing.
Eight visiting priests joined Father Leonard in a memorial service for Father Philip Laurent at St Matthias Catholic Church. Davenport clerics led the rites with Rev Ryan as celebrant, Rev Flannery deacon, Rev Flannagan sub deacon and Rev Grieser master of ceremonies. Laurent died in Dijon France a year ago after fifty one years at St Matthias.
Timothy Mc Carthy a walking delegate for the Housesmith and Bridgeman's union was found guilty of extorting 300 dollars from Herman Loebel for terminating strikes in New York on December 2.
Pittsburg reports say United States Steel officials meet on wage reductions ranging from 10 to 35 percent as part of retrenchment. Ottawa University in Ontario is destroyed by fire with heavy losses and injuries to priests and students. Des Moines bank guards deter nitroglycerin and electric charge as burglars try to force entry.
Chicago December 3 S T Fulton is appointed assistant to Vice President Winchell of the Rock Island Frisco system. He has long worked with Mr Winchell in railway affairs and will continue his close association with him.
Hon. J. B. Hazen, once the Lee County representative to the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh Iowa General Assemblies, died at his West Point home on December 2. His passing ends a long career in public service.
Centralia Illinois December 2 fire destroyed two blocks including the Masonic temple Odd Fellows building and many stores offices. Loss placed at about 120000 with multiple establishments damaged or ruined.
In a southbound collision between two northbound trains at Fifty first street on the South Side elevated railroad Harry Cottell motorman fatally hurt and several passengers injured frost on rails blamed. A separate crash between two Cottage Grove avenue cable trains at Thirty first street also injures several people.
Marvin Hart of Louisville edged Brooklyn’s Kid Carter in a hard fought fifteen round decision at the Criterion Athletic Club in Boston on December 2. The bout was one of the city’s most resembles in recent years.
The National Republican Organization may seek a change at its December 11 and 12 meeting in Washington. Secretary Perry S. Heath, en route from Salt Lake City, faces strong sentiment among members that resignation would be wise, though the secretary is appointed by the chairman.
Negotiations between the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes and the American and Pittsburg companies are off. The union will meet tomorrow night to vote on a possible walkout.
In a Dec 2 raid on a tenement, police captured fifteen presumed Mafia members. Merchants reported blackmail threats and death demands. One prisoner said Mafiosi linked with branches in other cities. They are jailed on conspiracy and threatening to kill charges with bail set.
London reports the house of Lords ruled that women are barred by sex from becoming qualified lawyers in England. The decision marks a historic legal restriction affecting female admission to the profession.
Wheat and corn futures and cash prices listed for Chicago markets on December 2. Includes No 2 red wheat at 85 81c and May 80% to 81c range, corn No 2 at 43c with Dec and May activity, oats varying from 34% to 39 3914c, park and meat prices for lard ribs rye and flax values noted.
Chicago market recap for December 2 shows cattle receipts at 25 000 with slow demand across grades. Hogs receipts total 45 000 with prices ranging from 4 20 to 4 60 for various grades. Sheep receipts 25 000 with steady activity and lambs quoted up to 5 80.
Butter firmer with creamery prices at 16 25 cents and dairy lower at 14 19 cents. Eggs steady at 23 26 cents. Market activity observed in Chicago on December 2.
Chicago poultry market report from December 2 lists turkeys steady at 9 to 10 cents, chickens firm at 8 to 9 1/4 cents, and springs at 8 to 9 cents per pound.
New York Produce Market reports December 2 price quotes with Wheat May at 4.14 and corn at 48 cents.
Butter prices remain firm with extra creamery at 25 cents and common to choice ranging 16 24 cents. Eggs hold steady with extras 30 cents, thirds to seconds 27 28 cents, firsts 29 cents and refrigerated 22 26 cents.
New York market report shows alive poultry steady with chickens at 10 to 14 cents, fowls 11 to 14 cents, turkeys 12 cents. Dressed chickens around 12 to 13 4 cents, fowls 14 cents, turkeys 15 cents.
St Louis market reports cash wheat at 83 823 c May 83 40 c, corn cash 4c May 49 40 c, oats cash 3544 May 37 c.
Peoria, Dec. 2 corn prices moved higher for No 3 grade at 42%4c. Market notes show demand steady and supply limited as buyers seek better futures.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with possible showers or snow flurries in the eastern portion. Warmer in the east and central areas tonight. Cooler Thursday. Sun rises at 7, sets 4 20, moon sets 4 23 a m.
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