16 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
1
In Cleveland Mrs Chadwick tells the sheriff she does not wish to be disturbed while preparing a statement. Earlier she met banker FE Beckwith in jail. he, supported by his wife, urged her to reveal the whole truth and salvage his finances. He expressed ruin but hoped she would speak.
Thomas W. Lawson visited the Touraine hotel in Boston this morning to meet Col William C. Greene of New York. They spoke briefly in the corridor and moved to Greene's room after Greene joined them at breakfast. Police watched the scene to keep order among spectators.
A cautionary note from the field describes Japanese efforts near Port Arthur as failing to seize metres hill and losing three craft. The report emphasizes limited progress and mounting costs for Mikado's troops, with observers noting only observation use of Metre Hill.
In Indianapolis on December 16 Circuit Judge Allen ruled in favor of Mrs Mary Harrison McKee widow of the deceased President Marvy Lord Harrison against Russell B Harrison and his sister heirs to the residuary estate They contested placing stocks and securities in the widow's $125000 trust fund noting the fund's value at $140000 and alleging overpayment of interest and earnings based on the higher value.
In Dublin on December 16 the Irish Parliamentary Party met under John Redmond to address west Ireland distress. Resolutions condemned Britain’s government and called for aid through permanent works that provide livelihoods rather than charity.
Kansas City cattleman John Bullene married Mrs. A. G. Griffith, niece of Gen. Lew Wallace, in Carson Nev after a rapid court divorce. At 2:10 p.m. she entered court, 2:15 divorce granted, 2:20 marriage followed. She had been with a New York comic opera company.
A Lloyd Adams and Simpson toy pistol factory in Portsmouth Ohio suffered an explosion causing one girl’s death and two others fatally injured. Dozens jumped from windows amid the blast and many more were hurt.
A man perched on a snow pile in Fourth avenue, completely nude, used a crow bar to smash about twenty plate glass windows worth $200 each. He held off six police and a crowd for half an hour before being captured and taken to a hospital. attendants deemed him likely insane. His identity remains unknown.
A Rock Island woman is accused of stealing property valued at 1500 in Davenport. Police report details indicate the incident occurred in a Davenport area, with investigators pursuing charges and possible restitution.
A citizens discussion in Port Arthur centers on an escape from the port area with officials outlining safety steps and residents seeking clearer guidance. Local groups push for faster response times and improved patrols amid ongoing rumors and concerns.
Seven Russians in civilian dress landed at Chefoo from Port Arthur laden with dispatches and went straight to the Russian consulate refusing to speak. In Davenport Iowa a Rock Island woman, Christina Schauger, was arrested for shoplifting with $140 found on her and property valued at many hundreds dollars stolen from Davenport merchants, later traced to her home. She awaits preliminary hearing.
Frank Barnes a retired farmer and longtime West Liberty resident died at his Spencer street home after a lingering illness. He would have been 71 later this month. Survived by wife Elizabeth and four children, the funeral is expected tomorrow at 2 PM.
President Roosevelt arranged a weekday gathering with the Dutch Reformed congregation. He attended the church since 1901 and spoke to members after a brief pastor’s address, staying about half an hour as the seats filled.
Chefoo reports from passengers from Kwangtung Peninsula confirm official Japanese accounts of several Russian ships sunk at Port Arthur. The piece notes Japan’s losses including three torpedo boats by mines and 12,000 casualties at Metro Hill, with occupation limited to observation and no seizure of remaining forts.
Local representative Connor unveils a bill to assist a regional auto dealer network. The proposal seeks regulatory changes and potential tax relief to support small businesses in the trade sector.
Local offices may mail matter only on rural routes under a postal law dispute. Iowa Mormons allege unequal treatment in handling their mail requests and seek clarification on routing and service standards affecting their community communications.
The report shows mixed futures in wheat corn and oats with December and May contracts quoted. Chicago live stock receipts and carload totals are listed with price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep. Northwest wheat receipts compare today with last week and last year while Chicago produce prices cover wheat corn and rye and flax.
Charles W. Bryan was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to forgery in Newport Iowa. He had run a Prairie City business and misappropriated $7,000 entrusted by widow Mrs. John Potter, using forged mortgages to hide the loan. He was recently indicted in Cook County Illinois for embezzling $1,700 from McNeil Higgins of Chicago.
In Washington on December 16 the House considered claim bills on the private calendar. Beveridge, from the committee on territories, reported the statehood bill and gave notice that he would move its consideration after the Philippine government bill is disposed of. Later the Senate began voting on amendments to the Philippine bill.
Minneapolis today witnessed a double tragedy as J. B. Richardson of Soule Grain Company shot and killed Miss Nellie Christienson a dressmaker on a main street and then killed himself.
Paris dispatch reports Lange a suburb of Algiers with about 8000 residents is burning. The entire garrison deployed to battle the fire as flames engulf the area.
Local veterans recall the December 1864 battle in Nashville Tennessee involving Union forces under Thomas and Hood's Confederate army. Col S G Hill of Muscatine was killed leading the 35th Iowa on his horse Dixie Bill during the first day.
Deputy Sheriff Barnes arrested Charles Debruyne known as Parks who is wanted in Rock Island Illinois for breaking jail. He had been jailed for larceny, escaped after two weeks, worked at Iowa Malleable Iron Company, and consented to return to Rock Island with an officer without requisition.
Newport News Va Dec 16 Customs officers at Old Point report a seizure aboard the United States cruiser San Francisco a rich cargo of smuggled goods including silks cigars china and ostrich feathers authorities indicate the haul signals a major customs action and involves a naval vessel in port at Newport News
Tangier December 16 Raisuli the notorious brigand chief raided a caravan within the town today. He had earlier attacked another caravan outside Tangier capturing 111 prisoners and a number of mules. The raid follows his May capture of American citizen San Perdicaris.
Paris December 16 Foreign Minister Delcasse announced at a cabinet meeting the signing of an arbitration treaty between France and Switzerland. The agreement aims to settle disputes through neutral arbitration and strengthen bilateral relations.
Elias Lyman a prominent western Illinois businessman and real estate owner dies in Kewanee at age 73. A Vermont native who settled in 1862 built a substantial mercantile career and left a wife and daughter, Mrs. F. A. Smith of Rockford Illinois, among heirs.
Chicago reports the treasurer of the Cedar Rapids Iowa branch of the Order of Forresters of America was arrested today on charges of embezzling funds of the order.
Donald Sinclair head of the Sinclair Construction company died in Kankakee. He was brother to Sir William Sinclair of Manchester England Angus Sinclair a New York publisher and Alexander Sinclair of Glasgow Scotland.
The Illinois State Grange adopted resolutions commending President Roosevelt for his prompt and firm demand on Congress for laws regulating interstate commerce. The resolutions pledge the support of all agricultural masses to Roosevelt.
An explosion at the W. H. Bates & Co coal shaft in Winchester last evening destroyed surface structures valued at 5000 dollars. No injuries are reported. The incident occurred in Jacksonville Hil near the shaft site.
The Grecian Consul announces the president today nominated George Horton of Hlinvis as consul at Athens Greece. This appointment aligns with ongoing diplomatic staffing under the current administration.
Washington December 16. Anna Elliott testified about endowment house penalties and civil consequences of leaving the Mormon church. Charles H. Jackson described growing church influence in Idaho politics with apostles directing votes and impacts on nominations and county delegations.
Chicago stock market report shows cattle receipts at 3 000 with mixed values from 3.75 to 7.00 for primes and 1.00 to 1.25 for cows. Hog receipts at 30 000 indicate prices from 4.30 to 5.52 for various grades. Sheep receipts total 8 000 with lambs selling 5.00 to 7.00 and sheep 3.50 to 5.75.
Chicago market notes on December 16 show butter steady with creameries at 16 26 cents a pound and dairies at 16 22 cents. Eggs are easy at 20 to 25 cents per dozen.
Special indicators for Iowa predict partly cloudy skies tonight with snow in the east and colder conditions in the west. Saturday is forecast to be fair and dry across the state.
Poultry prices hold steady in Chicago with turkeys at 14c and chickens at 14c, springs at 9c. Market reports note unchanging rates across the day.
New York produce market reports on December 16 with May wheat at 51.12 and corn at 51 4c. Prices reflect market activity and trading levels for grains.
New York market notes show Chickens selling from 19 to 23 cents, fowls at 14 to 16 cents, turkeys sold alive at 12 to 13 cents.
Peoria market notes from December 16 show No. 3 corn priced at 45 cents per bushel with standard market terms.
Representative J P Connor proposes a five cent first pound and three cent each additional pound rate for packages mailed at rural route post offices with a five pound limit. The plan aims to help local merchants and farmers with telephonic ordering, but would not apply to mail from one office to another and faces mixed reception at Congress. Also notes protest by Moreton church head Joseph Smith over Mormon conduct in the Society Islands and push to raise the issue with Secretary Hay.
The platform in front of the new depot is completed and now in good condition after prior deterioration. Brickwork is complete and usable, easing the load on expressmen and baggagemen who previously struggled under the old conditions.
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