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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
1
News brief reports that Muscatine and other Iowa cities face no funds for post office needs. The article notes the lack of appropriation dimming hopes for a Pearl City project and related facilities.
A clipped report suggests Harold J. Mahin rejects any charges of extravagance and Judge Wade favors restraint. The text hints politicians aim to avoid widespread disappointment and avoid Muscatine alone acting for political reasons.
Alderman John J. Brennan received one year in the house of correction for complicity in ward election frauds. Charles McCarle drew six months and Herbert B. Kent three months on related charges, in Chicago.
Washington reports no appropriations for public buildings this session affecting Iowa postoffices. Iowa congressmen listed Muscatine, Des Moines, and others seek funds, but Speaker Cannon’s restraint and broader cuts limit chances. The article notes a $1.5 million grand new Agriculture Department building in Washington awaiting construction, praised as a major Capitol asset.
Oskaloosa December 21 two Iowa Central freights collided at Sears borough Sunday injuring Conductor George Alexander Engineer Ike Steddom and Fireman Chancey Moffat none seriously. The caboose three flour cars and the engine burned with other cars wrecked and traffic delayed twelve hours.
Prominent Ohio politician Senator Hanna shows great improvement in New York at the Waldorf. He remains in bed but is expected to leave his room tomorrow according to hotel staff.
Reported arrival of about one hundred Colombian troops at Island Pines at the western Gulf of Darién entrance. US cruiser Mayflower dispatched to Island Pines to verify the claim amid broader war news.
A large blaze devastated the Hubinger Brothers factory in Keokuk causing massive structural loss. Fire crews battled the flames as brand and stock values unclear. No injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation by local authorities.
Hubinger Bros starch factory in Keokuk Iowa burns from 11 p m to 5 a m destroying main five story buildings two hundred by three hundred feet. Loss estimated at 250000 with 100000 insured. Worker John Puder missing believed cremated as plant is slated for rebuilding.
A request passed by the Louisiana Legislature urges action on a canal project. The measure seeks support from the Senate and involves Chicago saloonkeeper efforts to mobilize votes.
The Democratic body in a southern state faces sudden upheaval over a controversial decision described as an unheard of action. Details remain sparse as the report notes internal turmoil and mounting questions about leadership and procedure.
Baton Rouge reports a joint resolution passed by the Louisiana legislature urging U S senators to vote for ratification of the Panama Canal treaty. In Chicago a saloonkeeper who murdered his wife hanged himself in his jail cell, using a handkerchief.
Macon Missouri December 21 Elbert S Cassman Stahl postmaster held in default of $1000 bond on charge of embezzling 500 in money orders from his office Cassman was committed to jail Saturday night by local authorities in Adair county seeking trial and recovery of funds
Prominent Omaha Democrats expelled years ago for not backing William Jennings Bryan are readmitted to the Jacksonian club in good standing. The move signals a collapse of Bryanism influence in Nebraska politics.
Pittsburg December 21 Semi official information indicates a general wage reduction to about ten percent across all non union iron and steel plants nation wide The changes are not to be officially announced until after Christmas and payrolls will reflect the cut in the new year
Centerville Iowa reports L W Horn a farmer shot his wife at a church last night then killed himself. Jealousy is alleged as the cause of the homicide.
Coroner's jury in Adel declares the Milwaukee train disaster last week was due solely to the operator David W. Cleator's youth. The verdict exonerates the railroad company from responsibility and cites no fault by others in the fatal message handling.
Chicago produce market reports mixed price levels for wheat corn oats pork lard ribs rye timothy clover barley and flax with changes across contracts from No 2 red to Dec and May terms. Notable quotes show wheat at 89 90c No 2 hard 78 81c corn No 2 white 43c oats around 36 38c and pork Jan 11.80 to May 12.22 per barrel or cwt.
Japan hands its reply to Russia at a conference in Tokyo with Baron De Rosen. The note is not an ultimatum but asks Russia to reconsider certain points. Sixty engineers are being sent to Korea to replace civilian telegraph operators, a move stated as non military in nature.
Ohio River freights face peril as ice jams form at numerous points after a Sunday rise of nearly three feet. A single small steamer has sunk, with all river craft endangered by the frozen waterways in Cincinnati on December 21.
Des Moines dispatch reports Kirksville residents fear the Still college of osteopathy stock transfers may prompt moving the American school from Kirksville to Des Moines and merging the two institutions, risking loss of the town's school.
James M. Edge, a teller at First National Bank of Patterson, N J, embezzled about 110000 dollars and was sentenced in Trenton on December 21 to seven years in prison.
Charles Fowler was arrested in Davenport and brought back to Muscatine on information charging seduction of Miss Minnie Pohlmann of Kinder Avenue. A preliminary hearing will be held soon. The case stems from events in Muscatine with Fowler formerly a butcher at West Second Street.
Chicago on December 21 reports grain supplies with figures for today and a year ago. Wheat shows 34,567,000 today vs 48,816.00 last year. Corn 5,687.00 today vs 6,342.00 last year. Oats 8,529.00 today vs 6,018.00 last year.
Cattle receipts 21 000 steady with good to prime at 4.90 to 5.55 and cows 1.25 to 3.85. Hogs receipts 45 000 steady with prices from 4.20 to 5.15, bulk 4.35 to 4.45. Sheep receipts 20 000 steady with lambs 4.00 to 5.75. Butter and eggs market shows butter easier creameries 16 to 23 cents, dairies 14 to 21 cents. eggs 26 to 28 cents.
Frank M. Kiggins chief examiner of the civil service commission released the annual report noting 112,624 persons examined for the classified service and 40,423 appointments in the last fiscal year. He calls for consolidation of local examination boards to enhance supervision and efficiency.
Edwin Henry Chase a Civil War veteran and member of an Illinois battery dropped dead at his Bonaparte home this afternoon at 4 o clock from heart failure.
Passengers from the Red Star Line steamer Finland, coming from Antwerp to New York, have been landed after the vessel went ashore near Flushing. The ship was leaking and the cargo is being discharged.
In New Sharon Iowa on December 19 a spate of burglaries targets nearly a dozen residences with varying success. Police report indicate intruders include both foreign and local suspects fueling a growing crime wave in the town.
The petit jurors drawn Saturday afternoon are to appear January 18 instead of January 17 due to corrections. Errors in several spellings are noted including W. S. aes Thomas F. Barry John Ruewe W Britz and B F Hummel.
Poultry market stable with turkeys at 12 cents and chickens at 81 cents per pound. Springs listed at 8.5 to 8.75 cents.
Butler Pa December 21 three more typhoid fatalities were recorded raising the death toll to sixty nine with three additional cases reported.
Harry Simons a 12 year old of Colorado Springs confessed to his teacher Harry Neilson that he wrecked the Rock Island Limited Express near Elsmere on Tuesday.
In Muscatine County on the graded road, families near Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gray met to organize a social club. Mrs. A. C. Lake was elected president and Mrs. G. Albert Cayot secretary. The group adopted a name and governing rules, then played games including Flinch and enjoyed piano violin music and refreshments.
New York Produce Market notes May wheat at 57 1/2 to 58 1/4 cents with bids steady and demand fair. Traders awaited further directions as prices hovered around the 57 cent level amid light volume and routine spillover from nearby markets.
Butter steady and quiet in New York trading on December 21 with extra creamery at 23c and common to choice 15 22c, held 15 21c. Eggs unchanged with Firsts at 36c, seconds to firsts 30 34c, and refrigerated 26 28c.
New York market reports alive and unsettled for dressed and raw poultry. Chickens and fowls hold at 12 cents per pound while turkeys trade around 17 cents, with overall firm tone as buyers await clearer prices.
The financial brief lists H. E. McKay as Muscatine manager with market quotes for Atchison Missouri Pacific Southern Pacific Erie Penna St. Paul Wabash and Wabash pfd U S Steel U S Pfd Sugar Copper and Manhattan stocks with percentages showing latest prices and day-to-day changes across several rail and utility issues.
In New York on December 21 Carl Elliston a Swede and Emile Totterman also called Karl Neilson a sailor were arrested in connection with the murder of Sarah Martin at a sailors resort on the East river front Saturday night.
Wheat cash and futures listed with May contracts. Wheat cash at 2.5 cents, May at 2?c. Corn cash 44 cents, May 42 1/2 cents. Oats cash 37 1/4 to 28 cents, May 38 1/2 cents.
Thousands of Ethiopian soldiers escorted the American mission to Emperor Menelik. Consul General Skinner led the party as Emperor Menelik personally welcomed him. The reception in Addis Ababa was described as brilliant and picturesque marking a notable ceremony on the mission’s arrival.
Peoria Produce Market in Peoria reports corn quality as easy to handle with price reference No 3 at 38 percent moisture on December 21.
Market desk report from H. covers notable moves in stocks and bonds with brief price shifts and notable openings. Highlights include early gains in industrials and modest Treasury yields as traders weigh inflation data and fed guidance.
The search was abandoned for Swan Rundquist George Messenger and Gust Nelson three hunters missing for thirty six hours after reportedly going onto floating ice fields in Lake Michigan near Chicago.
Weather for Iowa from Chicago on December 21 forecasts fair tonight and Tuesday with a colder spell, a cold wave moving into the eastern portions. The special indications signal a drop in temperatures across the state and notably chillier conditions to come.
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