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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
3
Washington dispatch reports strong support for Robert G Cousins Iowa congressman as party chairman and Roosevelt as likely Republican nominee. Hanna boom fades while Fairbanks garners second place support though Taft Beveridge and Herrick also discussed. Chicago named convention host with June 21 meeting slated. Porto Rico requests representation.
In Washington the talk centers on Senator Hanna's possible presidential bid as eastern and western Republicans press him. Hanna refuses, urging others to back away, while some GOP figures push Rooseveltism fears and seek a Hanna candidacy. Cousins emerges as Hanna’s preferred temporary convention chairman, supported by Hanna after a decisive speech.
A local event titled Hands Off of Illinois Contest drew attention as organizers disputed links to political action. Community members debated aims, with volunteers emphasizing nonpartisan activities and educational outreach.
The committee urged Pittsburg as the convention location and held an executive session to decide the time and place. Cities offered to cover expenses: St. Louis 40000 dollars, Chicago 75000 dollars, Pittsburg 100000 dollars. The arrangements committee includes Senator Scott chair, Senators Hanna and Payne, Harry S. New, and R. B. Schneider.
Washington notes for Hawkeye readers report the Toolsboro post office in Louisa County has been discontinued and mail redirected to Wapello. The item reflects rural service changes and government adjustments affecting residents and local routes.
At a recent meeting Muscatine County doctors formed a group to combat unpaid bills. Dr T F Beveridge was assigned to compile a blacklist from information supplied by local physicians in the city and county.
Sioux City December report says bricklayers at the Armour packing plant were asked to quit by the federation of labor to support carpenters in wage and term disputes. Indications point to a potential union blockade or conversion to non union labor for the huge plant.
Mrs Adelia Sharpless, whose body was sent to Rhode Island for burial over husband protest, left a will disposing of about 20000 dollars in property in Salem Iowa on December 12.
August Leuth, an alleged kidnapper held for ransom in Tipton, was captured in Davenport after escaping from Tipton jail where he served as a trustee. He fled during awaiting a second trial for kidnapping Mrs. Telstow, a farmer's wife.
Consul General Gudger reports Panama will form a permanent republic after final steps. An election for a constitutional convention is set for January 4 and the convention will convene January 20 to draft the new system.
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins raced 1500 miles from Boston to Des Moines to reach his mother who lay dying. He traveled by the fastest trains in a rushed bid to comfort the 77 year old, while his 81 year old husband remained at home. The family includes three sons J C Cummins A T Cummins and the governor and five daughters. Mrs Cummins suffered a hip injury last fall and later contracted grip with complications.
Lord Abinger, born in 1871, died in Paris from injuries after falling down stairs in a restaurant. His mother was a daughter of the late Commodore Magruder of the United States Navy.
The Iowa prohibition state central committee met in Des Moines and fixed the state convention in Boone on May 23 or May 31.
Davenport Iowa December 12 Mrs Mary Walsh longtime city resident since 1852 passes away at home. She is the mother of P T Walsh a well known local contractor.
Muscatine County physicians vote to compile a deadbeat blacklist listing patients who refuse to pay bills. Dr. Beveridge will assemble a countywide list to be shared with every doctor, with advance payment demanded for care, while excluding poor but worthy patients.
Snow cripples Chicago transportation as railroad entrances and streetcar lines grind to a halt. Electric cars suffer worst with icy rails. teaming slowed. A severe cold wave trails the storm, with North Dakota reporting twenty below zero as telegraph lines falter.
The District Sun day School Convention of the Sweet land Centre Circuit met at the Sweetland Centre edifice with over 100 delegates. Topics were presented and discussed thoroughly, an elaborate program followed, and a hearty noon dinner was served. IL M. Stigers presided as the district, including Sweetland Centre Moscow New Era and others, adjourned after a highly successful session.
New York reports the weekly bank statement with loans down 1 198 500 dollars and deposits down 44 700 dollars. Reserve and surplus rise 1 761 500 dollars and 1 772 675 dollars respectively while U S deposits increase 1 774 575 dollars.
Threatening with heavy snow in east portion this afternoon and tonight. Cold wave tonight. Sunday fair with colder east portion.
A $1,000 fine was imposed on Franklin Union No. 4 of Press Feeders by Judge Holdom, ruling the union a corporation guilty of contempt for violating an injunction against interfering with ten Chicago printing firms in the Chicago Typothetae. An appeal was noted.
Mrs. F G Coffin returns from Chanute to see her ill mother in Kansas. Nora Jennison visits with Columbus Junction friends. Colum bus City residents host Mrs Daisy O Connor and Mrs Webber of Keota. Defense for McCord Finley disbarment case led by C A Carpenter with W E Blake and J J Seerley. Elmer Coulter sells Lone Tree hotel business to Capps Muscatine. Half Hour club meets with Indians topic and Next gathering at Mrs Gelatt. Mr and Mrs John May visit from Burlington. A Letts family reunion honors Mrs Ellen Wagner and Mrs M Long.
New York December 12 The final day features ten teams racing the Madison Square Garden oval with seven tied for a lead and five in strong condition. Bets favor Leander and Nat Butler for first place, while Waltham and Monroe are popular choices. Bedell Bros Bowler and Fisher Newkirk and Jacobson also seen as solid threats for top money in the closing mile sprint.
Democratic senators held a caucus to discuss possible amendments to the Cuban reciprocity bill and adjourned to meet again without a conclusion. The session was spirited with a sharp split between those seeking amendments and those favoring a straight party vote against altering the bill. Foster of Louisiana opposed the measure citing potential harm to U S sugar and related interests.
Chicago markets show wheat at varying bids with No 2 red around 84 to 86 cents and No 3 red near 68 to 68.5 cents. Corn values range from 42 to 45 cents for several grades, with May and December figures noted. Oats and white varieties list ranges. Park and Rye futures around 11.45 to 5. In addition, barley cash and flax quotations are given with brief price points.
Cattle receipts 200 head. prices range good to prime $4.90 5.65 per cwt and poorer $3.00 4.25, stockers $1.75 3.90, cows $1.50 90. Hogs receipts 20,000. prices mixed with butchers $4.45 4.75, good heavy $4.65 4.70, rough heavy $4.40 4.60, light $4.30 4.60, bulk $4.50 4.65. Sheep receipts 1,000. lambs $3.50 5.85, sheep $2.25 4.00.
Butter remains steady with creamery prices at 16 25c and dairy at 14 2 1 2c. Eggs hold firm between 25 and 27 1 2c as of December 12 in Chicago markets.
Chicago market notes show poultry steady on December 12 with turkeys 12 to 13 cents per pound, chickens 8 cents, springs 9 9 1/2 cents.
New York market report dated December 12 shows wheat at 85 cents and corn at 49 4 cents. Prices reflect current supply demand as traders list quotes for commodity futures and cash grain.
New York market report shows butter weak with creamery prices 25c and 16 to 24c for lower grades. Eggs steady with extras at 31c, firsts 30c, seconds 28 to 29c, and refrigerated at 26 to 34c per dozen.
New York poultry market reports weak demand with live chickens and turkeys selling at 9 to 12 cents for fowls and 12 cents for turkeys. Dressed meat is dull with chickens and fowls at 9 to 11 cents and turkeys at 17 to 18 cents.
Wheat cash and May prices listed at 90 91 cents and 76 76 and a half cents respectively. Corn trades at 43 43 and three quarters cents. Oats quoted at 37 38 cents with no further details.
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