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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
1
President Roosevelts message to lawmakers was read in both houses with close attention as members listened intently. The address emphasized key policy aims and national concerns.
President Roosevelt calls for Congress to act swiftly on the discharge of soldiers, pressing lawmakers to resolve lingering questions and expedite benefits or clearance. He underscores urgency amid ongoing postwar adjustments and veteran needs.
Phelan asserts no wrong in relief funds and argues San Francisco faces injustice due to certain reports. He contends the city received fair treatment and disputes accusations.
Washington reports say President Roosevelt urges prompt action on a congressional resolution seeking information on discharging Black soldiers of the 25th Infantry. Speaker Cannon promotes R G Cousins to chair Foreign Affairs. Lowden to fill vacancy after Hitt's death. A Texas representative proposes universal discharge of Black troops by June 30, 1907.
The Bank of Colchester, tied to the Macomb failure, is bought by Albert Tads B F Meléan and James Patty of Union National Bank of Macomb and will reopen tomorrow. The Bank of Bardolph, also closed, will resume under its prior management.
Des Moines reports show Gov Cummins selected by a very small majority with a surprising gap between governor votes and other state tickets. Referenced totals reveal Cummins led Porter by 99,910, but minus minor candidates the governor majority narrows to 1,989, to be adjusted by county results in Carroll Harrison and Henry.
Secretary Taft received a telegram from J. D. Phelan president of the San Francisco Relief and Red Cross Funds stating that large sums reported as missing are untrue and all subscribers’ relief funds have official receipts. The only unsettled item involved a $1000 express package from Searchlight Nevada which has since been delivered.
Edward John Ston, a coal miner from Gilchrist near Aledo Illinois, shot and killed his wife on Monday afternoon. After learning the sheriff would arrest him, he killed himself.
Herkimer New York December 4 District Attorney Ward resumes the summing up of the case against Chester E Gillette charged with the murder of Grace Brown last July The prosecutor believes the argument of State Senator Mills counsel for the defense will be presented today.
The town hall memorial of General Grant's visit to Yokohama was totally destroyed by fire today.
The body of a man identified as George H. Walters of Oquawka was found by C. E. Knott under the Mad Creek bridge around 3 PM. Walters had recently arrived from Oquawka, worked at a local factory, and feared pursuit by the sheriff after trouble in Osquawka. Authorities suspect death by self-inflicted action, with uncertainties whether drowning or train involvement occurred.
Bert L. Osgood, a Mount Pleasant native and former Texas mine worker, died Sunday in Alvin after a short illness. A past republican congressional candidate in Texas, he was brother in law to Professor Bodgett, president of the Southwestern Iowa Teachers’ Association, and will be buried in Texas.
Trenton New Jersey December the American Woolen company filed papers with the secretary of state increasing its capital stock from 65 million to 75 million by adding 10 million to its current 25 000 000 preferred stock issuance.
In Iowa City on December 4 Master Owen Murphy 11 year old son of farmer Philip Murphy injured himself while hunting a shotgun resting on his foot and firing. The shot tore the shoe and cut off the middle toe and the boy walked home to have the wound dressed before his removal of the bone at the joint. In a separate incident Leo Rhodes discharged an unloaded gun at home wounding no one as the lamp was extinguished.
Local branch reports good attendance at annual meeting. Officers elected include President Dr E H King and Vice President Mrs Susan Walton with other posts filled by C H Ryan S L Johnson Isabelle Norton Julius Zellmer Frank Thompson and trustees John Wilson F M Baumgartner J J Hintermeister. Social session follows.
Henry Tucker of Sterling Illinois died from complications after a paralytic stroke brought on by the assassination of Dan Berry by Bot Pulford at Savanna. Berry was Tucker's son in law. Both will be buried together.
In Chicago on December 4 the Shea trial heard extended arguments as defense attorneys cross examined Albert Young. They sought to impeach his testimony from the direct examination and succeeded in altering his statements in several key points.
Muscatine Lodge No. 5 I O O F held its annual meeting at East Second Street club rooms with strong turnout. Rev H F Martin pastor Grace English Lutheran spoke on Odd Fellowship and a Higher Fellowship, praising fraternal aims and four duties: visit the sick console the distressed bury the dead educate the orphan. Officers elected include A L Pierson noble grand and Charles Spieth vice grand with George Hawkins recording secretary John Stocker financial secretary and A W Scott treasurer.
Madrid reports King Alfonso approves a new ministry with Marquis de Armijo as premier and General Weyler resuming the post as minister of war. Public unrest grows as anti clerical protests continue. police clash with crowds injuring several, including the Grand Vicar of Madrid. About 2000 aristocratic women petition the king against the law of associations.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the anti pool selling law does not bar selling pools on races to be run in Missouri when bets are registered by telephone in another state. This clarifies cross border wagering activities through telephonic registries.
Clarence Riegel seven years old, son of Mr and Mrs John Riegel, was severely burned by an explosion of gunpowder while playing with a powder horn. He is in critical condition at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Honts on Roscoe avenue, eyes badly affected and fear he may lose sight. The incident occurred Sunday noon and medical aid was summoned.
Honolulu dispatch reports Kilauea volcano active again with ongoing lava flow and volcanic activity observed from December 4 monitoring updates. Geologists warn of possible intensified eruptions as tremors continue near the summit.
Former Secretary of State Shaw will not move west for residence and is expected to settle at his old home in Denison Iowa where he owns a bank. George L Dobson heads west as a political figure while Democrat support highlights Roosevelt’s stance on African American soldiers.
Increasing clouding with rain tonight and Wednesday with snow. warmer tonight, colder Wednesday. Sunrise at 7 02, sunset at 4 20, moon rise around twilight.
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