Grand jury convicts man in kin killing
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
1
Four Held in Gillespie Murder Case Bonds Granted For Three
In Rising Sun Indiana Judge Downey heard habeas corpus for James Gillespie Mrs Belle Seward and Myron and Carrie Barbour all charged with murder in the first degree in the death of Elizabeth Gillespie. Myron Barbour and Mrs Barbour received bonds while James Gillespie was refused bail. The grand jury charged a conspiracy within the murdered woman's family to commit the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun
Ind
James Gillespie
Belle Seward
Carrie Barbour
Thad A. Reamy
Cincinnati
Myron Barbour
Elizabeth Gillespie
Rock Island Abandons Huge Bonds Issue
The Rock Island decides against completing a large bonds deal stating it is inadvisable at this time. The move halts plans and leaves questions about future financing and local investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock Island bond issue dropped after stock slide
Rock Island directors abandon the 250 million dollar bond offering, report to stockholders to be held January 7 in Davenport. Market weakness on New York exchanges sends collateral 4s to a new low and 5s also retreat. Chicago wheat and corn prices mixed with slight gains across grains and livestock reports from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Rock Island
Rails for Muscatine Line Secured in St Louis Deal
President H. R. Berry of the Iowa City Davenport and Muscatine inter urban railway departs for St Louis to finalize a contract for 1 100 tons of steel rails for the new line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
H. R. Berry
Davenport
Davenport Man Killed in Elevator Shaft Fall
H F Cordes a Davenport furniture dealer died after falling down an elevator shaft at his place of business last night authorities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
H. F. Cordes
Authoritative denial on Delcasse arbitrate offer
Paris reports a definitive denial of London rumors that France's Foreign Minister Delcasse offered to arbitrate the Russo Japanese dispute. The dispatch clarifies no such proposal was made by Paris and dismisses the suggestion as unfounded.
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Paris
France
London
Delcasse
Funeral Date Fixed for Wilton Woman
Wilton Ia Dec 23 Special The funeral services for Mrs Jacob Hough will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev N A McAulay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Jacob Hough
Presbyterian Church
N. A. McAulay
Oldest Mason G W Bogal Dies at Ninety One
Clarksville Iowa reports the death of G W Bogal aged ninety one, claimed as the world’s oldest Mason. He died in Clarksville on December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
G. W. Boigal
Trust Company Opens Doors in Baltimore After Receiver
The Union Trust company, placed in receivership October 19, reopened and resumed business today in Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust Company
Baltimore
Union Trust Company
New York Butter and Egg Market Sees Quiet Trade
In New York on December 23 butter markets were quiet with extra creamery at 23 cents held 15 to 20 cents, begs firm, firsts 36 cents, seconds to firsts 30 to 34 cents, refrigerated 26 to 28 cents.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Mixed Prices for Holidays
New York on December 23 reports alive poultry steady while dressed meat remains weak. Chickens fetch 12 cents per pound, fowls 11 1 4 cents, and turkeys 15 to 17 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Louis Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices
Wheat cash and futures quotes listed with May at 82% and 82%4c. Corn trading around 43%c, 42% and 42%c with oats at 36c and 38%c. Market in St Louis notables for December 23.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Corn Prices Dip at Peoria Produce Market
At Peoria market on December 23 corn futures fell with No. 3 trading around 41%4c. Local buyers watched price shifts amid market volatility and thin demand.
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Peoria
Chicago horse market eases under Christmas lull
Trade in horses remains small with demand and supply both tight. Prices show no recovery from last week’s $5 decline as many buyers plan a week off for the holidays, leaving the market with meager business during Christmas week.
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Chicago
Live Stock Prices and Ranges in Chicago Market
Live stock quotes list prices for various categories in Chicago on December 23. Beves, steers, heifers, feeders, cows, bulls and calves are given with weight ranges and price bands from good to choice, fair to common and export to canning uses.
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Chicago
Texas
Chicago egg and poultry market quotes for December
Chicago prices list eggs butter and live poultry with per case and per dozen quotes. Includes Butter Creamery levels, Cooleys pack stock, and various poultry conditions from turkeys to roosters, noting fresh killed, scalded, and culls pricing across grades and qualities.
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Chicago
Paroled Bank Wrecker Returns to Detroit Home
Frank C. Andrews former vice president of the City Savings bank is released on parole after serving a year and four months of a fifteen year sentence. He arrives in Detroit with his attorney and reporters and pledges to clear up controversies, end legal tangles, and pay all debts.
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Detroit
Mich
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Jackson
Andrew
Taft Pardons Rebels Amid Christmas Amnesty
Manila dispatch reports Governor Taft pardons several Filipino prisoners as Christmas approaches. Priest Leonardo Depusey, condemned by a military court for involvement in the death of Presidente Tayloy, has his sentence commuted to twenty five years imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. L
Taft
Leonardo Depusey
Presidente Tayloy
Still Insult Dead as Pickets Target Funeral Parties
In Chicago on December 23 striking liverymen and undertakers faced abuse as funeral parties moved bodies to trains. An ambulance driver was yelled at and mourners were held by pickets until trains departed.
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Chicago
Remarkable Case frees man after 15 years for a two cent stamp
Ellsworth P. De France walked from the state penitentiary after serving fifteen years for stealing a two cent postage stamp. Convicted in Nebraska federal court for a mail car holdup, he faced a life sentence before President Moe Kinley commuted it to fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Ellsworth P. de France
de France
Nebraska
MoeKinley
Des Moines Woman Found Dead in Suspected Murder
A Des Moines woman was discovered dead in a case suspected to be murder. Police investigations focus on motive and suspect details as the city seeks answers.
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DES
Death in Des Moines linked to Mrs Graves murder case
Columbus Junction report ties Mrs. Graves to a Des Moines murder probe. Jury rules a crime occurred. Graves denies knowledge. Daughter Winnie Reader, now Mrs Walter Halbach, travels to learn the fate of her mother as inquest details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Des Moines
Charles W. Graves
Graves
Winnie Reader
Frank A. Dixon
Mayflower reports meeting prize transport bound for Titumati
Navy Department received a cablegram from Rear Admiral Coghlan dated Colon. The Mayflower reports meeting a prize transport carrying 300 men and munitions bound for Titumati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Coghlan
Colon
Titumati
New Stamps Designs Chosen For St Louis World’s Fair
Washington reports the post office department has selected stamp designs for the St Louis world’s fair. The set includes one cent Robert R. Livingston, two cent Thomas Jefferson, three cent James Monroe, five cent President McKinley, and ten cent map of the United States showing the territory purchased from France. Colors will match other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Robert R. Livingston
France
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
President McKinley
United States
Double Tragedy in Kansas City Involves Sister-In-Law
Samuel W. Lee, 30, killed Florence Lee, 22, at her Kansas City home after she announced plans to marry another man. He shot her four times then wounded himself, slashing his throat with a razor as bystanders pursued him. Florence died. Lee was fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Joseph Eicher
Lamoillee
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Road
Shellsburg
Lou Rieder
Lockjaw
Kansas City
Samuel W. Lee
Florence Lee
Lee
Kansas
Trickery Charged in Shipbuilding Hearing
In New York a shipbuilding case hearing produced a sensational moment as Attorney Guthrie claimed the process server used Guthrie’s card to access John W. Gates. Counsel Untermeyer denied any improper conduct by his office, and Gates, summoned for examination, stated he knew nothing of the matters and was excused.
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New York
United States
Guthrie
John W. Gates
Gates
Untermeyer
Pope receives cardinals and high prelates in Rome
In Rome on December 23 the pope welcomed all cardinals and high prelates, exchanging season’s greetings. The ceremony was unusually significant as the first of its kind under the current pontiff.
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Rome
Italy
Admiral Alexeiff authorized to settle frontier questions
A Vladivostok telegram reports Admiral Alexieff the Far East viceroy has been authorized to settle on the spot all questions concerning neighboring states and take all measures deemed expedient. The report comes from St. Petersburg dated December 23.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Vladivostock
Alexieff
Far East
U S Pays Friars Seven Million For Lands
Secretary Root and the President discussed final settlement of the Philippine friar lands. The government will pay the friars 7,239,000 dollars for their interests, closing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington, D. C
Root
Naval Officer Edwin White Dies at Navy Yard
Rear Admiral Edwin White retired from the Navy died of a heart ailment at the navy yard today. A native of Ohio he entered service in 1861 and had traveled from Princeton to visit Rear Admiral Rodgers. He was born in Ohio and served during the Civil War era.
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Edwin White
New York
Navy Yard
Princeton
Rodgers
Admiral White
Ohio
Naval Service
Fever Epidemic Fears Rise in Pittsburg
Typhoid fever cases surge in Pittsburg with 4119 reported in December’s first twenty two days. The illness is virulent and deadly, threatening an epidemic in the city.
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Pittsburg
Murray Named Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Lawrence D. Murray of Chicago is selected and will accept the post as assistant secretary of commerce and labor. President to send nomination to the senate after the holidays. Appointment is on personal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence D. Murray
Cortelyou
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Taft Returning Home to United States
Taft leaves the Philippines Thursday, traveling via Tokyo and Honolulu to reach the United States. The journey marks his return after duty in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
Manila
P. L
Taft
Tokio
Honolulu
Friars to Sell Lands In Philippines Agreement Signed
A six month effect sale agreement of friar lands has been signed by Philippine Catholics. The plan allows surveys and examination of titles before transfers.
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Manila
P. L
Princess Divorced in Dresden Divorce Case
The court dissolved the marriage of Prince Frederick and Princess Alice of Schoenburg Waldenburg. The princess, daughter of Don Carlos the Spanish pretender, filed for divorce on grounds of bodily injury and forcible deprivation of her liberty.
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Dresden
Frederick
Alice of
Schoenburg-Waldenburg
Don Carlos
Lincoln's partner Hiram Beckwith dies in Chicago
Hiram W. Beckwith of Danville Illinois, Lincoln's law partner from 1856 to 1861, died at St Luke's Hospital in Chicago on December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pires
Chicago
Hiram W. Beckwith
Danville, Ill
Lincoln
St. Luke’s Hospital
Liberal Unionist Hunt wins Ludlow seat in Shropshire
London December 23 Rowland Hunt liberal unionist and supporter of Chamberlains fiscal policy elected to represent Ludlow division of Shropshire in the house of commons to succeed the late Robert J More liberal unionist by a majority of 970 votes Moore had held the seat with a 4000 vote majority
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Rowland Hunt
Joseph Chamberlain
Ludlow
Shropshire
House of Commons
Robert J. More
Moore
Muscatine High School Forms A Full Orchestra
Muscatine high school organizes a complete orchestra with planned weekly rehearsals. Manager Lee Greenway leads first violin Elmus Richard Jessie Collins Ida Appel and others across strings winds and percussion to sustain its honored musical tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Lee Greenway
Elmus Richard
Jessie Collins
Ida Appel
Clarence Hahn
Stella Knight
Roy Keeler
Andrew Asthalter
Clarence Graff
Delmer Asthalter
Delbert Elwood
Clarence Klaffenbach
Frank Butler
Chester Richard
Clarence Opelt
Married by Dr Stafford at parsonage in Illinois
Illinois couple Bear and Miss S B Andress wed at noon today with Groom Bear a young farmer and Bride a popular local girl. The ceremony was performed by Dr C L Stafford and the couple were attended by the bride’s brother W J Andress and groom’s cousin Miss M Bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
C. L. Stafford
Bear
S. B. Andress
Eliza
Mercer County
Montpelier Couple Wed by Justice Howe
Antoine A. Brown and Iva B. Dipple were married this morning at 9 30 by Justice H S Howe in Montpelier. The couple, prominent residents, will reside in Montpelier with many friends祝 wishing them happiness in their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Justice Howe
Antoine A. Brown
Iva B. Dipple
H. S. Howe
Brown
Battle report over Korean invasion into China cited by Tartar general
A Tartar general at Kirin reports an indecisive battle between four Chinese battalions from Hung Chun and 1590 Koreans who invaded Chinese territory from Northeast Korea.
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Kirin
Chun
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago Area
Rain or snow expected tonight and Thursday. Warmer conditions in east and south tonight, colder in the west on Thursday. Moon sets at 9 09 p m. Sun rises 7 17, sets 4 23.
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Chicago
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