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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
1
John Charlton, a Canadian MP, told the Boston Chamber of Commerce that reciprocal trade is impossible with absolute free trade. He warned the United States must grant liberal tariff terms or Canada will raise its tariffs and align with a greater imperial trade bloc. The critical hour approaches for Canada to choose closer U S relations or tariff walls.
Paris reports worry among officials over an anti Panama drive linked to Colombian President Marroquin. The aim is to split the Panama Company and force reconsideration of policy toward the United States while officials seek quick U S Senate ratification to curb the movement.
Copenhagen reports Denmark has officially recognized the Republic of Panama as an independent state. Vienna dispatches note Austria-Hungary has formally recognized Panama’s independence as well.
The Ohio commission on uniform laws recommends to the governor measures requiring personal notice to the defendant before divorce and mandating an actual hearing. Columbus report dated December 10 notes the proposal aims to strengthen due process in divorce actions.
Rome reports that Rev. M. J. Hartle of Steubenville is nominated for appointment as Archbishop of Columbus Ohio by the Congregation Propaganda and submitted to the pope for approval.
Paris reports the czar has signed approval of the general conditions guiding preliminary Russo Japanese treaty talks. Early confirmation suggests the terms align with AP dispatches and may prompt a quicker Japanese response reinforcing a pacific course.
New York report on the fourth day of the six day bicycle race shows eight teams tied for first at 1,409 miles nine laps at 10 oclock Moran and Keegan one lap behind. The remaining teams lag far, pace remains slow but competition tight.
Butler Pennsylvania reports fourteen hundred typhoid cases with hospitals full and widespread distress among workers. Mayor Kennedy appeals for relief funds of $100000 to aid the crisis and hospital capacity.
Four hundred United States marines and 300 bluejackets landed at Guantanamo Cuba to mark the formal occupancy of the site as a United States naval station. Cuban and American flags were saluted with twenty one guns in the simple ceremonies.
William J. Devlin aged 14 died in Philadelphia after a knee injury sustained playing football on Thanksgiving Day. Blood poisoning followed the injury, and six of his teammates served as pallbearers at his funeral.
Mrs Katharina Soffel wife of Allegheny county jail warden was released from the western penitentiary and aided the Biddle brothers during their escape from Pittsburgh.
Washington December 10 reports the navy plans no port call at Alex Andretta Asiatic Turkey unless the state department gets more guidance from Consul Davis who had trouble with police there. The delay hinges on a diplomatic development and could affect naval plans.
Iowa City reports circulate that Democrats may nominate Martin Wade of Iowa City for vice president to aid Hearst. Wade, elected to Congress from Iowa, is seen as Hearst aligned and key to Iowa, with a possible second place offer if the state backs the plan.
Missouri supreme court en banc refused to call a jury to try the Crow case against the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis. The suit charged ownership and control of terminal lines in St Louis in violation of the antitrust law.
Baton Rouge La December 10 the legislature met in special session to debate the boll weevil problem and enact laws to protect the cotton crop and curb the pest.
Chicago markets show mixed wheat corn and oats prices with contracts for December and May marking open highs and lows. Futures for lard ribs rye timothy and flax also listed with cash barley and clover values.
Chicago December 10 cattle receipts 13000 slow with good to prime at 5.00 to 5.85 per cwt. hog receipts 39000 up 5 to 10 cents with mixed and butchers 4.30 to 4.65 and best heavy 4.50 to 4.60. sheep receipts 13000 steady with sheep 3.00 to 4.68 and lambs 4.00 to 5.00 per cwt.
Newton Ia Dec 10 The Colfax bank formerly led by cashier George D Wood will not reopen. W O McElroy appointed receiver will audit the bank and disclose condition in a statement. About 6000 in cash is on hand and July deposits exceeded 400000. Jasper county held 13000 on deposit secured by bond with potential bond losses if assets fail.
Washington dispatch summarises Gov. Cummins east trip to speak at a Boston banquet and attend Harvard student dinner, and to press the War Department to correct Iowa units records from Shiloh. He aims to have the Eleventh and Twelfth Iowa Infantry honored on battlefield monuments, with survivors pressing for justice.
Muscatine Debating society once housed by prominent professionals may disband after a failed first meeting of the season. A committee had prepared a program, but no one attended and no future plans have been made.
A farming implement maker plans a Muscatine factory employing 500 workers and has asked the Commercial Club to find terms for securing forty acres of land. The matter will be referred to a committee for study.
Col. H. Clay King died today in the state penitentiary where he served a life term for murdering attorney David H. Posten in Memphis. Both King and Posten were widely known.
Chicago market notes butter steady with creameries at 16 25c and dairies 14 21c. Eggs firm at 24 26c. Poultry steady with turkeys 12c, chickens 9 14c, springs 9c.
New York December 10 Wheat May at 84 and a half cents Corn at 49 and a half cents. Market notes reveal modest gains and steady demand for grains at the New York Produce Market.
A fire at the Golden Eagle clothing store in Oskaloosa Iowa last night caused about 19000 in damages. The blaze started in the office of Dr C J Lukens who suffered a 3000 loss himself and the fire department fought the flames through the night.
Pittsburg reports oil advancing three cents to $1.90, the highest price in Pennsylvania since May 1895. The move suggests further rate increases may follow.
New York on December 10 reports live poultry priced nominally with irregular dressed poultry. Chickens bring 11 to 11 1/4 cents, fowls 11 to 11 1/4 cents, and turkeys 15 to 18 cents.
New York market reports butter quiet with creamery grades 16 24 cents per pound and eggs firm with extras 31 cents, seconds 28 to 29 cents, firsts 30 cents, refrigerated 22 to 26 cents.
Wheat cash May 81 1/2 cents. Corn 42 1/2 cents 41 1/2 cents. Oats 37 1/4 cents 37 1/4 cents. Descriptive notes reflect current values at St Louis market on December 10.
Peoria December 10 corn prices higher with No. 3 trading at 42 cents.
A letter to a Muscatine Commercial club member proposes a farming implement factory to employ at least 500 workers. The writer seeks forty acres near a railroad and city assistance to secure it, aiming for Pearl City workers to fill the jobs. The writer and factory name are withheld pending committee review.
Washington D C December 10 the house convened with Van Voorhis of Ohio reporting the pension appropriation bill at 138 150 100 a reduction of 2 500 from the estimate and 1 697 500 less than last year Lamar of Florida offered a privilege resolution to impeach Judge Charles Swayne the judiciary committee to inquire into the case was authorized later the senate met only thirty seven minutes routing business Cuba bill discussed but no speakers named
Legislation favored by manufacturers and merchants would abolish the bankruptcy law. Senator Clay of Georgia has introduced a Dolliver clone. Representative Prince of Illinois proposes investing $100,000,000 in state and local bonds via $5,000,000 monthly purchases, with bonds yielding at least 2 percent, and allowing Treasury to sell up to $10,000,000 monthly.
Italian and Sicilian workers in Trinidad Colorado flood local shops today to purchase revolvers and ammunition amid threats of further assaults on coal company employees.
Boston reports that Gov. Cummins of Iowa, in the city as a guest of the Boston Merchants' Association and to speak at a banquet, has been recalled to his home due to his mother's imminent death in Iowa.
In New York on December 10 committees from four governing bodies agreed that union of Presbyterian churches in the United States is desirable, adopting resolutions favoring a merger at a joint meeting.
August Dedrick and Minnie C. Lewis were married yesterday at the home of F A Lincoln 1301 East Fifth Street with Dr C L Stafford officiating. A four course wedding supper followed. The couple will reside on a Nichols area farm and make their home after January 1.
James C Cochran a prominent Iowa City figure is sued in district court by Mrs Jennie B Lee for five alleged offenses against her and Iowa law. She seeks 2500 dollars total including 800 exemplary damages claiming assaults August 1903 in home and office on Clinton street and threats to post notices over a past due $15 account. The case sparks local interest with support for Cochran from friends and plans for a heated legal battle with Milton Remley among counsel.
Notice of suit served in New York seeks $750,000 allegedly deposited by the Trust Company of the Republic with Harris Gates & Co in relation to the United States shipbuilding venture. Commonwealth Trust Company as successor argues directors acted properly and disavowed any involvement in questionable transactions.
Retired naval officer Bancroft Gherardi died today in Stratford Connecticut as flags were lowered for the last time. The former rear admiral, noted for long service, passed away on December 19.
A mob of union sympathizers attacked a Halstead streetcar crew during a strike incident in Chicago. A non union conductor and motorman were badly injured and fled to a nearby building guarded by police. The mob wrecked the car after the men escaped, suspending traffic for about an hour and delaying hundreds of passengers.
A fire today damaged Queen Alexandra's bedroom at Sandringham, caused by a defective flue. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after extensive damage and earlier excitement at the royal apartments in London reporting.
Lemuel Mize resigns as night baggageman at Rock Island depot after months in the role. Frank Paxton of this city succeeds him, with the change effective last evening.
Weather notes for Iowa and Chicago show possible snow flurries and a warmer night. Friday expected to be generally fair with sunrise at 7 08 and sunset at 4 19 and the moon rising at 11 21 p m.
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