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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
1
Two youths drowned after falling through thin ice at Bronner's Pond today. Rescue crews recovered both bodies, with authorities launching an investigation into ice conditions and safety precautions.
Report from the scene describes William Pallicheck and William Kern as the two youths who nearly drowned. both were found unresponsive and died in what officials termed a fatal water incident.
Two boys 8 and 11 died after the ice sank on Bronner's pond on Eighth street at 1 30 PM. Milton Geltz, 7 or 8, escaped unharmed. Will Pallicheck, 11, and Fred Pallicheck, 8, drowned while William Kern, 8, clung to a companion before both perished. Jack Ryan, a local teamster, plunged through the ice to save one boy and later aided another survivor. all bodies recovered and Will Pallicheck to recover.
Storer explains his links to the reasons behind his removal from a post in Austria Hungary and writes to President Roosevelt seeking consideration.
Bellamy Storer writes to President Roosevelt and cabinet denying wife’s meddling and seeming letter misuse. He says he was removed for not replying to two letters and a telegram, and asserts the dismissal lacked public explanation. He prints exchanges with the president and his wife, claiming the uproar is misconstrued.
Prominent Episcopal Bishop Seymour, longtime leader of Springfield diocese, dies after a long illness. The church confirms his death as mourners prepare tributes from clergy, congregations, and civic leaders across the region.
George Franklin Seymour, prominent Episcopal bishop of Springfield, died this morning of pneumonia. Born January 18, 1829 in New York, he graduated from Columbia University and the General Theological Seminary, ordained in 1855, and served as rector, professor, and author before his 1878 consecration as bishop. He married Harriet AyMar in 1889 and held various church and educational roles throughout his career.
The district court remains quiet after yesterday’s turmoil and Holston murder trial spectacle. Jury excused to return Tuesday morning to take up remaining criminal cases including Westbrook vs Milwaukee Railway in a damage suit and Hahn Bros. Co. vs T P Railway Co. amendment allowed. Real estate transfers filed show Richard Von Dreskyr et al to Independent Real Estate Co for 4 000 dollars and Adia Miller and John Miller to Henry C Lane for 3 900 dollars.
Michael Murphy, a strike picket in Chicago, testified in the Shea conspiracy trial about numerous assaults on non union men. His account echoed earlier witnesses, detailing his participation in the incidents as part of the ongoing case.
A Teheran Herald dispatch says a rumor says the Shah is dead but concealed to permit the crown prince’s arrival. The report notes no verification and suggests secrecy by officials.
The Chamberlain Kindt company has purchased another theater in Waterloo. The Busby Bros of Dubuque, acting for the syndicate, closed a lease for bookings for the new house now under construction. It will open about February 1 1907. The syndicate controls 126 theaters in Iowa and Illinois.
Washington D C December 8 Special It may happen that the sixth district lost more than a congressman at the last election Since Lacey's defeat the delegation is to take the marshalship for southern Iowa away from the sixth and give it to the second district Lacey has not recommended a man as yet Dawson insists on naming the marshal from the second district If he fails he will ask for the national bank examiner of eastern Iowa There was to have been a patronage meeting by the Iowa delegation today but it was postponed until Allison's return after the holidays.
Indictments against FP E Snyder of Olin Iowa for fraudulent banking were quashed by Judge Church at Anamosa Cedar Rapids December. The charges were found defective. Snyder had been convicted previously and fined 100 dollars. Depositors reportedly lost about 100000 dollars in the bank failure.
F. O. Melcher, formerly in charge of the northern and central districts, is appointed general manager of the entire Rock Island system effective December 1. D. E. Cain resigns from the Southern and Western districts as the system consolidates under Melcher. The move is described as a big, gratifying promotion.
Dr Belkin Harris a physician formerly of Antigo Wisconsin was fatally shot by A C Campbell a lumber dealer also of Antigo in the Stock Exchange building Chicago The shooting stemmed from domestic troubles involving both families Campbell surrendered and was arrested The Harris divorce and Campbell separation proceedings framed the motive within the failed marriages
The long pending boycott case against the Danbury Hat manufacturers and United Hatters of America is settled. Federal Judge Platt dismissed the complaint, ruling the allegations did not raise a question of interstate commerce.
Nine miles of track linking Kewanee and Galva went into service today by the Galesburg and Kewanee Electric Railway. The inaugural car carried Kewanee and Galva officials and business leaders, marking the first interurban line to operate in Henry County. W. H. Lyman of Kewanee serves as president.
Klaus Koll a veteran local merchant died this morning at about 10 from ulceration of the stomach after a prolonged illness. Born in Rendsburg Germany on April 20 1849 he came to America in 1868 settling in Davenport then Muscatine where he established the first paint store in the county. Survived by wife Margaret Schrumunn and five children six including granddaughter Gladys Hudler and sister Clara in Germany funeral Monday 2 pm at the Baptist church Greenwood cemetery
Congressman Albert F. Dawson of Iowa visited the Treasury Department to review the Muscatine public building project. He was assured that work would be rushed, with complete plans ready soon. The preliminary sketch is approved and working drawings are underway, with a Clinton Iowa style architectural plan as the model.
The Clinton building is praised as a fine, first class structure meeting approval of all, costing about $90,000.
Two masked men attacked Pullman conductor Collingsberger aboard the Illinois Central Chicago and St Paul limited near Farley Iowa early yesterday. They beat him into insensibility and fled. no valuables were found. Conductor’s head and hands injuries treated by the railroad physician in Waterloo.
The funeral for I N Purcell will be held tomorrow afternoon at his residence. The local Masons, of which he was a longtime member, will conduct the services. The G A R will also attend in a body. Rev Brinton of the Sweetland Methodist Church will lead the services.
Princeton dispatch reports Grover Cleveland ill with acute indigestion at his home in Princeton New Jersey. He has been sick a week and shows no serious collapse though in pain. Doctor J H Carnochan said the condition is not serious but not improved.
Iowa City report says George Thomas, one of three accused safe blowers, was found guilty by a district court jury after the Hills post office robbery. Prosecutors alleged involvement in the heist and the trial last night concluded with the verdict.
The article argues Roosevelt supports enhanced river transport to solve freight problems, claiming water routes can ease shipping delays and reduce costs for goods moving along major waterways. It highlights policymakers backing improved inland waterways and infrastructure.
President Roosevelt told the Rivers and Harbors Congress at the White House he will consult with congressional leaders and seeks definite progress on funding for national waterways. Albert Belkins of Cincinnati urged efficiency through government aid, arguing it would ease freight and boost prosperity. The convention adopted a platform stressing inadequate transportation and the Panama Canal's impact on waterways.
Fez Morocco December 4 delayed dispatch reports the war minister and commander of the sultan bodyguard have been ordered to lead 5000 followers to Tangier. The dispatch notes the plan is part of the Moroccan war effort amid ongoing tensions and preparations.
Rain or snow tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions tonight and colder in the west portion Sunday. Sun rises at 7 06, sets at 4 19, moon rises at 11 01 p m.
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