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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
1
Chicago faces a day of many funerals as hearse and cab drivers strike. Relatives trek through rain and slush with no carriages available. Police guard Anna Vleck's funeral where her husband stands charged with murder.
Washington reports the House adjourned shortly after convening and will resume on Monday January 4, marking the first business day of the new year. The decision sets the schedule for legislative action in early 1943.
In Washington the senate opened with Senator Gorman seeking immediate consideration of a resolution to require the postmaster general to deliver reports by Bristow Conrad and Bonaparte. Senator Quay objected, delaying action until after the holidays. A minority resolution to send all papers on alleged post office frauds to the house was adopted. Nominations were announced for postmasters in Illinois and Iowa.
Paris reports Russia will submit a second proposition to Japan soon to ease strained relations. London cites an unconfirmed Tien-tsin dispatch alleging a Japanese ultimatum to Russia. Tokyo notes Japan has not yet sent an answer due to the Russian minister's illness, delaying a reply by a day or two.
Lima reports that on December 19 the Peruvian government recognized the republic of Panama confirming a diplomatic shift. The notice underscores international acknowledgment of Panama as a separate state.
Chicago markets show wheat prices from No. 2 red at 90 cents and May around 82 to 83 cents. Corn trades No. 2 white about 43 to 44 cents, oats near 35 to 38 cents, rye around 52 cents, with barley and flax steady. Live stock totals include cattle 200 head and hogs 3,000 head, with mixed price ranges across grades.
New York market notes show wheat for May at 86 1/4 cents and corn May at 49 3/4 cents with a 50 cent range. The report reflects closing prices on December 19.
New York market reports butter unsettled with extra creameries at 23c and 15 to 22c for common to choice. Eggs are strong with firsts at 36c and seconds to firsts at 30 to 40c and refrigerated at 26 to 28c.
New York market report shows poultry alive holding steady with dressed prices quiet. Chickens bring 12 cents per pound, fowls 11 to 12 cents, turkeys 12 to 28 cents.
The weekly bank statement shows loans down by 2.15 million dollars, deposits up by 5.48 million, reserve up by 7.30 million, and surplus up by 5.95 million. Excess U S deposits rose by 5.95 million.
Wheat cash and May at 8214 82 and a half as per market report. Corn cash at 44 cents and May at 425 cents. Oats cash at 47 cents and May at 484 cents.
Secretary Wilson reports Iowa will yield 221 million bushels of corn the second highest in the nation while leading in oat production and ranking second in hay. The 17 million acres grown produced livestock valued at about 276 million dollars. Prominent Iowa figures praise prosperity and crop potential for 1904.
Senator Dietrich of Nebraska appears with attorney General John C. Cowan in federal court and pleads not guilty to profiting by leasing the post office building to the government. He refuses to plead to the conspiracy in bribery charge. trial set for January 4 on the latter, date for the former undecided.
Columbus Junction reports a sermon schedule with Rev Cotton of Crawfordsville assisting and preaching both morning and evening. Rev Young of Washington departed after three sermons at the church. Local residents Arthur Hall and Reuben Blair return for Christmas vacation and school events, with flag day and students’ poetry programs at the high school.
The Improved Order of Redmen held a meeting to elect officers for the coming term. Dennis O'Leary was named Prophet, John Knott Sachem, Geo Christopher son Senior Sagamore, Charles O'Brien Junior Sagamore, Riley Wishert Chief of Records, W D Hine Collector of Wampum, and A A Begey Keeper of Wampum.
Washington desk reports Congress adjourned for a two week vacation in a festive mood. A light attendance marked the session as many members left early. The Cuban reciprocity bill cleared in the senate late Wednesday night ending a brief session before recess. Democrats argued against the measure while Senator Dolliver stayed largely silent.
In Lincoln Park Chicago on December 19 a large boulder monument was unveiled to David Kennison the lone survivor of the Boston Tea Party. The unveiling was conducted by the Sons of the Revolution the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution, the donor groups.
Chicago December meeting of the executive committee of the Republican State Committee arranged the 1904 love feast to be held in Springfield on January 27. All candidates for governor to be heard with roll call by districts and equal time for each congressional district.
The West Hill Baptist Sewing Society met at Mrs. Charles Reesink’s home to elect officers for the coming year. President Mrs. William Freers was re elected, and a Bible was presented to her by Mrs. Charles Neinhuis. Also chosen were Secretary Mrs. Charles Reesink and Treasurer Mrs. George Winans.
A devastating blaze at Walden University dormitory in Nashville killed seven women and left seventeen seriously injured. Most victims died attempting to escape from the second and third floors as the college building was destroyed.
Fair tonight and Sunday with colder conditions tonight and warmer in the western portion on Sunday. The report notes a special weather forecast covering Iowa and Chicago regions for the upcoming day and weekend.
West Liberty Iowa December 19 Special report notes greater progress in dairy work across Iowa over the past year per G W Kelly Wilton with emphasis on high milk fat, humane care, warm well ventilated barns, pure water and appropriate rations. President L D Steen reviews the year and rural schools and improvements. the Muscatine County Farmers Institute covers soil rainfall and prices with 1903 described as not the poorest year despite floods and variable crop outcomes.
Sheriff W C Youel of Benton county Iowa arrives from Kiester Minnesota with Mrs William Meyer's stomach. Meyer found dead in Belle Plaine November 15 with carbolic acid bottle nearby. Body exhumed at Kiester. stomach to be tested by Dr Berlow from the University of Iowa chemistry department.
Puget Sound navy yard reports hurried efforts to ready the cruiser New York for immediate sailing. Officers bid families farewell in Seattle as orders to Korea Waters are issued amid circulating war rumors between Russia and Japan.
Awards from the Muscatine County Farmers' Institute session at West Liberty on December 17 and 18 include first and second place prizes in Corn Yellow George Steen and J. S. Fawcett. White first P. M. Schooley. Mixed F. D. Steen and Byron Barnes. Apple display P. M. Schooley. Winter wheat Fred Wolfe. Butter first M. A. Glenn second Mrs. P. M. Schooley. Fruit cake first Mrs. D. H. Smith second Mrs. A. F. Smith. Salt rising bread first Mrs. Mary A. Evans. Yeast bread first W. J. Williams second Mrs. Battey.
Ross Kennedy, an Indianapolis farmer harmed by the Eliza cyclone, has completed improvements on his farm. A new house stands on the former site after almost total destruction. Ev Brandenburg and workers painted the new structures this week, boosting the property to a condition equal to or better than before.
After a conference between Governor Peabody and Adjutant General Bell, Cripple Creek miners return to work with 3,000 plus employed daily. Bell forecasts all troops out in 30 days. A $500 reward is offered for dynamiters responsible for wrecked homes at New Castle on December 17.
The body of Thomas Hastings the fireman killed in the New Orleans Limited wreck at Church Station was found beneath the wreckage. M Merchon a Galesburg stockman once reported dead at St Marys hospital is now in East St Louis in critical condition.
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