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Muscatine Journal

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Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1903

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Colombia to Fight Troops Marching on New Republic

Reports say Colom bia forces prepare to clash as troops march in large numbers toward the New Republic, signaling heightened confrontation and possible battle lines forming in the region.

Venezuela Crisis Escalates With Colombian Troop Movements

Reports from Laguaira and Colon indicate 1,100 Colombian troops landed at Cartagena to advance toward Panama. General Reyes seeks U S instruction as tensions rise while marines train in Empire for potential action. Washington denies recent troop landings near Atrato mouth as rumor amid national alarm.

McKeen Named Vandalia General Manager

Indianapolis dispatch reports Benjamin B. McKeen has been appointed general manager of the Vandalia railroad to succeed H. Miller, who steps into the Rock Island system role. The move places McKeen in charge of Vandalia operations as Miller shifts to Rock Island duties.

Man Rock Island Indianapolis Benjamin B. McKeen Vandalia Railroad H. [. Miller Rock Island System

Parliament Votes Down Norwegian Women Franchise Bill

In Christiana the Norwegian parliament unanimously rejected a bill granting women the right to vote. The decision closes a notable public vote on women's suffrage, leaving Norway without women's suffrage for the time being.

Christiana Norway Norwegian Parliment

Russian fleet arrives to back Seoul defense near Yongampho

A Russian squadron of eight ships including two battleships has reached Chemulpo Corea near Seoul. The move supports Russia against opening Yongampho to world trade and threatens to land 3000 troops to march on Seoul if Corea defies the warning.

Tokio Japan Chemulpo Corea Seoul Russia Yongampho

President Seeks Senate Confirmation of Postmaster Nominees

The President sent to the Senate a list of postmaster nominations including David F. Wilcox Quincy Illinois Putnam Beckwith Venonia Iowa Simon D Bruening Ackley Benjamin G Wise Cascade Edward A Snyder Cedar Falls Edward Madi gan Clarksville Charles F Lecompte Corydon Wisconsin August J Seeman Boscobel George W Burchard Fort Atkinson with dates and locations.

Washington, D. C Senate Illinois David F. Wilcox Quincy Putnam Beckwith Venonia Iowa Simon D. Bruening Ackley Benjamin G. Wise Cascade Edward A. Snyder Cedar Falls Edward Madigan Clarksville Charles F. Lecompte Corydon Wisconsin August J. Seeman Boscobel George W. Burchard Fort Atkinson

Dowie Again Heads Zion City and Industries

Judge Kohlsaat dissolves receivership over Zion City its bank and industries restoring control to John Alexander Dowie at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon Creditors and receivers Fred M Blount and A D Currier approve the order ending a one week receivership with Zion overseer property in charge prior to dissolution

Chicago Zion City John Alexander Dowie Kohlsaat Fred M. Blount A. D. Currier Zion

Markets Roundup Wheat Corn Oats and Fats Prices

Chicago market report shows No 2 red wheat at 88 to 88½ cents for spot with futures May trading around 82 to 82½ cents. Corn sizes mix 41 to 45 cents with May around 42 to 43 cents. Oats posted 34 to 37 cents with May near 36 cents. Rye and flax listed with minor shifts and farm goods priced accordingly. Front-months for Park-Jan soybeans and livestock futures noted alongside rye timothy clover and barley cash prices.

Chicago May

Wright Nears Iowa Federal Judgeship Victory

Reports from Washington say Craig L. Wright of Sioux City is close to securing the four votes needed for the federal judgeship in Northern Iowa. Delegation members deny any developments but insiders say the final ballot is near.

Washington Iowa Craig L. Wright Sioux City

Wood Bank in Court

Colfax Iowa December 9 Receiver McElroy has taken possession of Geo D Wood's bank of Colfax and said the bank would pay dollar for dollar. Mr Wood killed himself last week. Bank assets about 500000 liabilities a little over 400000 leaving a 100000 balance in favor of the bank. This covers bank assets only not individual firm members or families.

Colfax McElroy Geo. D. Wood Bank of Wood Geo S Wood

State Park and Forestry group backs county park powers

Des Moines Iowa December 9 The State Park and Forestry association pledges to push a law allowing counties and townships to purchase and control parks. The committee on civic improvement is urged to continue work to halt corporate tree destruction for wires and to seek broader state legislation.

State Park and Forestry Association Des Moines Committee On Civic Improvement

Chamberlain Fiscal Proposals Endorsed by Agriculture Chamber

The Central and Associated Chamber of Agriculture in London endorses Chamberlain's fiscal proposals at a meeting, while voicing dissent from Balfour's scheme and asserting strong representation of agricultural interests.

London Eng Central and Associated Chamber of Agriculture Chamberlain Balfour

Attack German Budget Debated in Reichstag

Berlin December 9 The budget debate opened in the Reichstag in a lively manner. Dr Schaedler leader of the Catholics denounced the expansion policy as a mare's nest that had greatly increased the imperial budget.

Berlin Germany Reichstag Schaedler

Oil firm plots to secure business secrets in Peoria

In Peoria Illinois a court disclosed a scheme by Standard Oil to obtain a rival’s shipments data. Harry McKinley and his wife Royal Oil employees said they gave daily shipment statements to Winfield Merritt of Standard Oil for pay. The Royal manager added that Standard Oil also buys information from railroad employees.

Peoria Standard Oil Company Harry McKinley Royal Oil Company Winfield S. Merritt Royal

Steamer Kroonland Reaches Queenstown With Engine Trouble

The Red Star liner Kroonland sailing from Antwerp to New York on December 5 arrived at Queenstown today with steering gear disabled. The vessel carries 900 passengers who will be transferred to the Teutonic of the White Star line tomorrow before continuing to New York.

Queenstown Eng Red Star Kroonland Antwerp New York White Star Line Teutonic

Chicago Live Stock Market Dec 9 Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices

Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 27 000 with prices from 3 50 to 6 00 for good to prime cattle and 2 10 to 4 15 for stockers and cows. Hogs receipts 40 000 steady with bulk sales 4 40 to 4 45 and various grades. Sheep receipts 22 000 strong with lambs 4 00 to 5 75 and sheep 3 00 to 4 35.

Chicago

Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report

Butter held steady with Creameries at 16 25c and dairies 14 21c. Eggs remained firm at 24 26c.

Chicago

Chicago Poultry Market Report

Chicago December 9 poultry firm prices list turkeys 12 cents per pound chickens 9 to 12 cents per pound springs Yee.

Chicago Springs

New York Produce Market Prices Reported

New York Produce Market notes Wheat May at 854% 854c and Corn at 48% c as of December 9 with trading activity continuing in the commodities pits.

New York

New York Poultry Prices On Dressed Goods

New York market reports dressed poultry prices for December 9 with irregular quality. Chickens bring 11 11 1 2 cents per pound, fowls 11 12 cents, and turkeys 15 18 cents.

New York

New York Butter and Egg Market Dec 9 Report

Butter markets show easy tone with prices for creamery and grade variations. Extra creamery butter at 25c per lb, common to choice 16 244c. eggs firm with extras 31c, firsts 30c, seconds 28 29c, refrigerated 22 26c.

New York

Wheat and corn prices at St. Louis market

At St. Louis on December 9 the wheat cash market stood at 814 and a half cents for May. Corn traded around 41 4 to 40 1/4 cents with oats at 37 3/3 to 37 1/3 cents.

St. Louis

Peoria Produce Market North Central Corn Prices

In Peoria on December 9 corn was steady at No 3 grade priced at 42 cents per bushel. Market buyers and sellers observed stable bidding with standard grading and regional demand remaining calm.

Peoria

Market dispatch listing closing stock quotes and leaders

Special market dispatch shows openings and closings for stocks including Atchison Mo Pac Union Pacific Southern Pacific Briscoe Pennant St Paul U S Steel U S Steel Pfd. Sugar Copper Manhattan and others with bid ask and daily percentage changes reported by H J Toher Co and manager H E Mac Kay Muscatine.

H. J. Toher & Co H. E. MacKay Muscatine Opn. Hizh. Low. Close.\Atchison Mo. Pac UN Pac So. Pac Briso's ix Penna St. Paul B.&20 Wabash U. S. Steel U. S. Pfd Ee. Tui. Se Ae Manhattan

Spanish Archbishop Dies

Madrid confirms Cardinal Herrero Y. Espinosa archbishop of Valencia has died.

Madrid Spain

Farewell to Fiance Provokes Fatal Runaway

Grace Braden of Eldora Iowa was killed in a runaway near Goldfield after her horse bolted when frightened by a train carrying her fiancé E H Farrow of Iowa Falls.

Iowa Eldora E. H. Farrow Iowa Falls Grace Braden Goldfield

Starve in Quarantined Woodland Town

Woodland, a village six miles from Laurel, Del, endures a smallpox outbreak with a strict quarantine. Eight deaths are attributed to starvation as a result of residents lacking access to food. About 35 smallpox patients and a population of 100, while surrounding towns enforce shotgun quarantines.

Laurel Del Woodland

Court of Appeals rules against trusts doubling damages

In Cincinnati on December 9 the United States court of appeals decided against trusts and granted a right to recover triple damages to persons or corporations forced to pay excessive prices.

Cincinnati United States Court of Appeals

Lodge seeks ex governor Crane to lead national committee

Boston December 9 Senator Lodge moves to curb Hanna support in Massachusetts proposing ex Governor Crane for head of the Republican national campaign committee. The maneuver aims to consolidate party leadership and coordinate campaign strategy.

Senator Lodge Crane National Committee Boston Mass Hanna Massachusetts Republican National Campaign Committee

Hughes inaugurated president of DePauw University

Dr. Edwin Holt Hughes was today inaugurated president of DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana. The ceremony drew college and university presidents, alumni from across the nation, and Senator Albert J Beveridge who delivered the principal address on The School and the Nation.

Hughes Indiana University Greencastle Ind Edwin Holt Hughes Depauw University Albert J. Beveridge

Important Interior ruling on homestead residency

Washington DC December 9 the secretary of the interior overruled previous department rulings that widows orphans soldiers or sailors do not have to reside on the land they homestead to claim public lands, aiming to block a cattle company driven land grab.

Secretary of the Interior Washington, D. C Department

Woman Shot Through Window in Rising Sun

Miss Elizabeth Gillespie was killed last night while seated in her Rising Sun home. An unseen assailant fired through a window striking her in the head with the entire charge. No motive or accomplice is known, and no suspects are identified.

Rising Sun Ind Elizabeth Gillespie

Schoolboys Duck Teacher After Friction With Pupils

Evansville Ind Dec 9 Due to friction between Miss St Clair a school teacher and her pupils near Sullivan Ind the teacher was ducked in a pond near the school house The boys held her under the freezing water until two farmers rescued her.

Evansville Ind

Former Game Warden Shoots Sewer Commissioner in Burlington

Ex-Game Warden Frank Johnson fatally wounded Eugene Boyle with two stomach shots at Ed. Baumberger's saloon on Corse and Osborn streets. Boyle in serious condition, Johnson jailed following the afternoon incident in Burlington Iowa.

Burlington Frank Johnson Eugene Boyle Ed. Baumberger Corse Osborn Johnson Boyle

Prominent Algona Man Dr M H Hudson Dies

Algona Iowa December 9 Dr M H Hudson prominent local physician died at his home after a short illness in Algona.

Algona M. H. Hudson

Missing pastor found in Illinois under serious charges

Rev. Pessell of the German Evangelical Zion church vanished last week and was located in Quincy, Illinois. He is wanted in Fort Madison, Iowa to answer charges by a 14 year old girl. He recently arrived to lead the Burlington church. he has a wife and four children and has submitted his resignation.

Mr. Pessell Burlington Pessell German Evangelical Zion Church Quincy Fort Madison

Cyclists Show Strain in Six Day Race at Garden

Nearly all riders in the Madison Square Garden six day bicycle race showed fatigue early today. Bar clay and Iettich retired with injuries from a mix up, leaving twelve teams in the event. Franz Krebs and Goughletz formed a new team. The top eight teams stood at 1,037 miles and eight laps at 7 PM.

New York Madison Square Garden Barclay Iettich Franz Krebs Goughletz

Mrs Klingebiel Free in Grand Jury Discharge

Des Moines December report states Nettie Klingebiel, held in connection with her husband George Klingebiel's death, is discharged by order of Judge McHenry as the grand jury refuses to indict.

Des Moines Nettie Klingebiel George Klingebiel McHenry

Murder Case Linked to Pension Quest Probed near Muscatine

Elizabeth M. Bousman Kendrick of Illinois seeks Civil War veteran benefits on her husband Jacob White who allegedly was murdered in 1856 or 1857 on an island near Muscatine and dumped in the Mississippi. Special Examiner Charles P. Mayes arrives to verify the death and bolster her pension claim as Union Army service is cited. A Batavia Illinois strike threat closes the piece noting 1500 workers and no union pact.

Mississippi River Muscatine William Kendrick United States Kendrick Jacob White Charles P. Mayes White Mayes Elizabeth M. Bousman Roberts Stevens Company H Iowa Volunteer Infantry Illinois

Rock Island Low Grain Rates Shocks Rivals

The Rock Island launches a flat proportional rate of nine cents on wheat and eight cents on corn to the Mississippi River and Minneapolis and fourteen cents on wheat and thirteen cents on corn to Chicago. The rate applies to all grain from west of the Missouri river with in transit unloading, effectively a milling in transit tariff. The plan covers the entire Nebraska north half and parts of northern Kansas, unlike other roads targeting only sections of Nebraska.

Omaha Neb Rock Island Mississippi River Minneapolis Chicago Missouri River Nebraska Kansas

Iowa Bank Statement Shows Statewide Bank Health

Abstract of Iowa national banks reports November 17 conditions to the comptroller of the currency. Average reserve stands at 16.86 percent, down from 17.60. Loans and discounts edge up to 62,282,201 dollars while gold coin falls to 1,720,611 dollars. Lawful money reserve rises to 4,603,096 dollars and individual deposits decline to 57,078,584 dollars from 58,666,777.

Des Moines Iowa

Engine Crews Get No Pay Increase At Rock Island

Engineers and firemen on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad will not receive wage increases next year. After several conferences with railroad officials, the two brotherhood committees left Chicago without securing any important concessions from the company.

Rock Island Chicago Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Brotherhoods of Railroad

Democratic National Committee Calls Meeting for January Convention

James K. Jones chair of the Democratic National Committee issued a call for the committee to meet at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington on January 12 to decide the time and place of the next national convention.

Washington, D. C James K. Jones Shoreham Hotel

Ex Naval Officer Bancroft Gherardi Dies In Stratford

Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi retired is dying at his Stratford home from diabetes complicated by nephritis. The did pass away soon after this note. The article notes his rank and residence details.

Gherardi Stratford, Conn Bancroft Gherardi

Senate action and diplomacy notes from Washington

Senator Hoar introduces a resolution asking for presidential disclosure on Panama treaty ratification and independence questions. The foreign relations committee favors the Haiti naturalization treaty while navy policy aims to deter Colombian troop entry into Panama with a land-based naval presence. Burkett presides House debate on the President's message as Hay returns home recovering. The Senate resumes Cuban bill consideration after routine business.

Washington, D. C Hoar Senate Republic of Panama Panama Senate Committee On Foreign Relations United States Haiti Navy Department House Burkett Nebraska Hay

New Bank for Grandview Opens with Local Ties

Grandview Savings Bank organized in Grandview Iowa with 15 000 capital. A L Holiday named cashier and educator known in Letts. Officers include President Lewis Leiberknecht VP George Berk and board members J P Walker J J Williams Peter Muller Dr D J Higley and others. Bank occupies brick two story building with quarter sawn oak interior. opening expected Monday.

Grandview Grandview Savings Bank A. L. Holiday Letts Holiday Lewis Leiberknecht George Berk J. P. Walker J. J. Williams Peter Muller D. J. Higley Elias Michael David Stephens Charles Dietrich

Central Iowa Homeopathic meeting in session at Iowa City

The twenty-fifth semi annual convention of the Central Iowa Homeopathic association opens in Iowa City with remarks by President W L Bywater. Papers are read by Drs. George Royal W A Hubbard and D E Tiffany. Officers are re elected. Next convention slated for Cedar Rapids in May 1904.

Iowa City Central Iowa Homeopathic Association W. L. Bywater George Royal Des Moines W. A. Hubbard D. E. Tiffany Cedar Rapids L. W. Struble West Liberty Cc. H. Cogswell, Jr N. S. Hubbell

Akins Named Assistant U.S. Treasurer in St. Louis

President Roosevelt will appoint Thomas J. Akins, chairman of Missouri's Republican state central committee, as assistant United States treasurer at St. Louis. The decision was announced in Washington, D. C. on December 9.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Thomas J. Akins Republican State Central Committee of Missouri United States St. Louis

Eddie Quinn Found Guilty in Bank Robbery Case

In Galesburg Illinois Eddie Quinn a notorious bank burglar was found guilty of complicity in the January robbery of the First National Bank of Abingdon by the circuit court here.

Chicago Abingdon Bank Galesburg Ill Eddie Quinn First National Bank of Abingdon

Mrs Donnalley Departs for New York by Milwaukee

Mrs L W Donnalley leaves for New York City after a stay with her parents Mr and Mrs John Mahin of 513 West Second Street. She is accompanied to Chicago by her mother who plans to visit there for a time.

L. W. Donnalley John Mahin West Second Street Milwaukee New York City Donnalley Chicago

Ship Building Hearing Sparks Courtroom Clash

New York December 9 a sharp confrontation marked the start of the United States ship building hearing as counsel hurled accusations. Mr Guthrie called Mr Untermeyer statement nearly indecent and accused deliberate falsehoods while Mr Untermeyer pressed on exam of George W Perkins of J P Morgan & Co Perkins said he knew little about Bethlehem plant at sale Morgan would receive cash advances plus five million in stock and a legal opinion on shipyard organization

New York United States Guthrie Mr. Untermeyer Mr. Guthrie Untermeyer Morgan, Harges & Co George W. Perkins J. P. Morgan & Co Perkins Bethlehem Morgan & Co Bethlehem Company

Butler Freed by Supreme Court Reversal in Bribery Case

The Missouri Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and discharged Col. Edward Butler of St. Louis in the October 1900 attempted bribery case. Jefferson City reports the ruling releasing the prisoner from confinement today.

High Court Jefferson City Supreme Court Today Lower Court Col Edward Butler St. Louis

Prominent German Dies in Berlin

Adolph von Haussmann, head of the Disconto Gesellschaft, dies in Berlin. The notable financier was reported dead in the capital city, marking a significant loss for the German banking sector.

Berlin Germany

Downey News Items and Christmas Preparations

Downey notes show Mrs. E C Tomlinson of West Branch visiting. Cantatas are planned for Christmas Eve and Night at local churches. The M P church Ladies’ Aid bazar with chicken pie supper is set for December 19 in Downey hall. A Baptist social yielded a china cup prize for Myrtle Holcomb. Several residents travel to nearby towns, ship cattle to Chicago, and attend a farmers’ institute.

Downey E. C. Tomlinson West Branch Mary Holloway A. C. Holloway Don Harrington Limestone Tenn P. C. Clifford W. H. Clifford West Liberty Ladies’ Aid Society M. P. Church Downey Hall Norris Wilson Royville B. A. Branson G. W. Bell Nellie Schenck Isaac Seaton Irve Compton Mae George Gates George Cornwall Edith Jacob Baker A. B. Cornwall H. K. Gates W. O. Brisbine William Wilantt Dollie Murphy Turner Louis Heald Lone Tree W. O. Brisbane Sewing Circle Iowa City Col. Schenck G. F. Longerbeam J. E. Elliott Fred Meardon Chicago James Schenck Muscatine John Rorick Farmers’ Institute Centerdale Ladies of the Baptist Church T. W. Stoops Myrtle Holcomb U. E. Lodge

Snow in Iowa and Chicago with a cold snap ahead

Snow is forecast this afternoon and possibly tonight in Iowa and Chicago with a colder northwest portion on Thursday. Generally fair conditions follow with sunrise at 7 07 and sunset at 4 19. Moon rises at 10 12 p m.

Chicago

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