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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
1
In Chicago a severe financial crash triggers alarms as two banks fail and a third faces collapse. Comptroller charges take control, unions of local banks organize a rescue, and depositors begin receiving funds. Details show massive deposits and loans tied to Walsh interests, with a $42,000 deficit addressed by the clearing house and city banks.
In Chicago on December 18, runs on Chicago National Bank, Home Savings Bank, and Equitable Trust unsettled markets. Clearing House guarantees payment of all claims, directors resign, Walsh family turns over property, and liquidation arranged by Hawthorn Bowworth with bankers handling assets.
Washington, Dec 18 The annual report of James Rudolph Garfield commissioner of corporations argues that the Supreme Court should rule insurance controls are interstate commerce regulations. It outlines causes of bureau creation, notes industrial power concentrations and fraudulent finance, and calls for preventive methods addressing root causes rather than effects. It cites that major industries show control by one or two factors such as transportation, trademarks, patent rights, raw materials or special legislation.
Chicago dispatch reports a fatal shooting at the Empire hotel on Wabash avenue where William Nieman Jr. died and Lucille McLeod was gravely wounded and paralyzed after a failed reconciliation attempt. Police link the tragedy to a love triangle following Nieman's engagement news.
Eleven officials of the Chicago brick trust and two labor leaders pleaded guilty to conspiracy to restrain production and prevent competition in Chicago. They were fined $2,000 each, with the Dec 19 date noted by officials.
Regular Muscatine Ministerial association meeting at the Y M C A discussed baccalaureate plans for January and a week of prayer across area churches. A committee was formed to organize January services and a public meeting on the Marshal bill. Reverend W A Sunday’s letter noted scheduling uncertainties for potential visits in 1907. The next gathering is set for the second Monday in January.
Moscow leaders were informed after a secret workers councils meeting in St Petersburg. A general strike could begin on the 20th, with martial law if approved. An imperial ukase grants governors broad powers while the revolt spreads.
Overseer John G Speicher unveiled sweeping Zion City reforms in Shiloh tabernacle. He said Dowie will seek health on a Caribbean island and named a three member triumvirate including Judge V V Barnes and Deacon Alex Granger to oversee Zion City affairs.
In Shanghai during a strike unrest two foreigners were killed and about twenty Chinese died as rioting spread. British navy guards streets while American marines head to Shanghai to quell the disturbance. Reports say police stations burned and fires anticipated as order is restored.
John A. Meals, president of New York Life, died in New York City on December 28 after an illness of pneumonia. He led the company and was a prominent figure in finance and insurance circles.
Washington December 18 Nicholas Longworth attended a White House dinner last night with members of the Roosevelt family and friends to celebrate the betrothal of Miss Roosevelt. The gathering included a group of young friends of Mr. Longworth and Miss Roosevelt.
A major blaze struck Esterville yesterday afternoon causing about 40000 in losses. Origin unknown, started in the basement of Newberry Mercantile. Principal losses included Barlete block 16000 Peterson block 32000 Bries Furniture 14000 and Newberry Mercantile 20000. Insurance covered about two thirds of property value.
William Ritchey, a Fairfield carpenter, rode Burlington No 9 to return home after visiting out of town. On alighting he forgot something and reboarded as the train started. He slipped or was thrown, hitting his head and breaking his nose. Since then he has shown signs of insanity and was sent to Mt Pleasant Insane Asylum by the insane commissioners.
Archbishop Beane of Dubuane Ta Bishop Cosgrove of Davenport and Bishop Garrigan will assist in the dedication of Pittsburg's million dollar cathedral. The ceremony will attract prominent Catholic clergy from this state and beyond, reflecting the church's standing in the region.
The Blue Book items 482 city employees in Washington with total compensation of 27,145,708 dollars. Entries break down by department: State 120. Treasury 6201. War 148. Justice 40. Post Office 1,169. Interior 4,022. Agriculture 1,60%. Commerce and Labor 1,394. Government Printing Office 4,364. District of Columbia 2,004.
Burlington Ia Dec 18 Special After five weeks of revival services in this city Rev W A Sunday closed his work here last evening A collection was taken for the evangelist and he received 4000 During his stay here he has converted 2500 people
In Dubuque county, 17 year old Charles O'Brien of Cascade accidentally shot himself through the heart while handling a revolver this morning. Authorities note he did not know the gun was loaded. The incident occurred in Dubuque on December 18.
Washington December 18 The nomination names Robert G Pearse of Rock Island Illinois as surveyor of customs. His prior service is noted in the post at Rock Island and he faces confirmation procedures in Washington.
Special weather note for Iowa and Chicago on December 18 reports generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Collier east and central portions are expected to stay fair tonight, with warmer trends in the western areas on Tuesday. Sun rises at dawn and sets around 4 20, moon rises late tonight.
The Muscatine circuit set a new date for its Quarterly Conference. Presiding Elder W Thorn of Washington updated the schedule from Tuesday December 26 to Monday January 5 at 2 pm in the church at Musser ville.
The state case against Hertha Eigermann for conducting a house of prostitution was called at 2 PM. Most of the afternoon was spent securing a jury with little testimony offered. All witnesses are notified to appear at 9 AM tomorrow.
The remains of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs Bran of 17th Street were laid to rest in Greenyrood cemetery yesterday afternoon. The services were held at the home of the child’s parents.
The article lists chairmen of major committees including Appropriations Alison Finance Aldrich Foreign Relations Cullom Judiciary Clerk of Wyoming Commerce Fry Interstate Commerce Elking Privileges and Elections Burrows Agriculture Procter Military Affairs Warret Naval Affairs Hale Indian Affairs Clapp Territories Beveridge Public Lands Hansbrough Public Building and Grounds Scott Post Offices and Post Roads Penrose Pensions McCumber Philippines Lodge Inter Oceanic Canals Millard Rules Spooner Claims Fulton District of Columbia Gallinger Education and Labor Dolliver Cuban Relations Burnham Lee Islands and Porto Rico Fors ter Immigration Dillingham Printing Plat Johdak Nothing But Speaking. A speech mask plan continues until Thursday as many members depart for home. The canal emergency appropriation bill moved to conference and the insurance debate began. Cullom returned to his seat for the first time this session after illness. adjournment from Dec Site Jam 4 was adopted.
Fire started in the basement of Pine street residence last night around 9 30. Investigators suspect incendiaries as two piles of wet wood and paper were set ablaze causing damage estimated at 275 dollars, insured. firemen contained flames before spreading.
Fire broke out shortly after midnight at Samuel Helleck's blacksmith shop in Atae fissa. The building burned to the ground and contents were lost. Jack Vaubles, sharing quarters in the structure, reported losses of several hundred dollars in tools. Fire gained headway, making rescue impossible. the shop was among the best equipped in the region.
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