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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
1
New York reports Sandomingo in rebel control as a revolution sweeps the island. The Clyde Line steamer New York, arriving from Sandomingo, endured delays from port to port with extensive turmoil, ports' communication down and telegraph lines down.
In Chicago on December 26 the Illinois Commercial Men's Association held its twelfth annual convention with about two hundred commercial travelers attending. All current officers were reelected.
Fifty bakers struck and looted a Paris cooperative bakery during the night. The War Ministry ordered military bakers to stand ready to supply bread if shortages arise.
A severe quake lasting about eight seconds struck Los Angeles on Christmas. Big downtown buildings swayed briefly as people rushed outside. no damage is reported.
A gas explosion in Mariette Ohio today December 26 ignited a blaze that destroyed the block housing the First National Bank the Standard Oil company Dawes Lumber company Larber Oil and other firms. Loss is put around 100000.
W W Cassiday of Winterset files a district court suit in Des Moines seeking 5000 dollars for alleged alienation of his wife's affections from his mother in law. The case reflects a civil action filed December 26 in Iowa.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin December 26 William P Karstens a 35 year old grocer was killed on Lake Winnebago when a spar broke striking him in the head fracturing his skull He was to be married next week
Chicago markets report cattle receipts around 300 with varied prices from 1.50 to 6.00 for cows and stockers, hogs at 4.15 to 4.75 with bulk sales 4.45 to 4.60, and sheep and lambs steady at 2.75 to 4.00 and 4.00 to 5.75.
Butter steady across creameries at 16 23c and dairies 14 21c. Eggs easy at 264 27e with demand soft. Market report from Chicago dated December 26 notes steady butter and easing egg prices as end of year trading continues.
In Chicago on December 26 poultry prices were reported as turkeys 10 to 11 cents, chickens around 8 to 9 cents, and borings at 8 to 8 1/2 cents.
New York December 26 live poultry quoted with chicken prices at 19c for fowls 12 to 13c for turkeys and dressed meat at 10 to 17c for a range including 14 to 17c for turkeys.
New York reports December figures with loans rising by 13.5 million and deposits up 17.6 million. Reserve grows by 2.96 million while surplus falls by 1.45 million and ex US deposits drop by 1,446 dollars.
Des Moines reports a fevered rush as Iowa prepares for the next general assembly. Governor Cummins withholds support for major bills including biennial elections, a state constabulary, equal suffrage, an insurance department, and a physician required for marriage licenses. Bayer's amendment targets premarital fitness.
The Clyde line steamer Kiowa bound from Jacksonville was rammed and sunk by the United Fruit steamer Admiral Dewey in Boston harbor. All thirty people aboard were rescued by a tug.
Funeral services for Rear Admiral Edwin White U S N retired were held at the naval academy chapel in Annapolis and interment followed in the naval cemetery.
Sir Henry Bullard member of the British House of Commons died in London at age sixty five. He served as M P and was a longtime public figure. The obituary notes his political career and age.
Three more deaths raise Butler typhoid toll to seventy seven as two new cases are reported in Butler, Pennsylvania on December 26.
Major Malcolm McDowell, famed iron and steel expert and youngest brother of the late Major General Irving McDowell who led federal troops at Bull Run, died at seventy five in Chicago. He was an intimate friend of Generals Grant Sherman Logan and of President Hayes.
Dr. G O Morgridge severely injured after falling fifteen feet from a kitchen door into the cellar at his Pine and Fourth streets home. His left collar bone and three left ribs fractured with severe bruises. Dr. W S Norton and Dr. J L Klein aided. injuries reduced and patient resting easier today.
M. L. Hurlbut once a Muscatine boy now in Keokuk spends Christmas vacation with his mother Mrs. S. A. Hurlbut. He writes newspaper and magazine advertisements and is making a success during the holiday visit.
In Sigourney on a Worley farm near Ollie a well dig at forty feet uncovered gold and silver quartz worth $149 per ton. In Albert Lea Minnesota the college trustees filed an assignment for creditors with liabilities around $9,000 to $10,000 and assets about five times that, amid friction with Macallister College.
The crest of the cold wave moved east from Chicago with a low of eight below zero. Destructive winds and frigid air sent many trains off schedule while states across the Midwest report subzero readings and two fatalities from furthest northern and western pockets.
James M. Moulder and Miss Mary Katherine Davis were wed in Muscatine on Christmas Day by a city official with a fine reputation. The couple, joined by A. E. Othmer and William Hoffman, planned a short visit to West Liberty before returning to Davenport to reside.
A team owned by W. D. Miller frightened by an approaching street car veered onto the sidewalk in front of McColm's dry goods store and shattered its plate glass front worth about 300 dollars. The horses slipped and fell, causing minor injuries to one horse. the team was controlled after bystanders aided. No blame was placed on the motorman.
Newark reports L F Loree will take over as Rock Island president on January 1, succeeding Wm B Leeds who resigns but remains on the executive committee. Iowa City notes James S Wilson, Johnson County pioneer and Civil War veteran, died after a stroke on his farm on Christmas morning at age 63, leaving a wife and son.
Phillip F. Wenz secretary of the Wenz Shoe company of St. Joseph Missouri was found dead hanging by a wire from the roof of an empty box car in Burlington yards. Police believe possible suicide though relatives fear foul play.
The funeral for Christian C Cameh who died at his home in Sweetland township will take place tomorrow at 1 30 PM from his residence. Rev J Jans of the German Evangelical church Muscatine will conduct the service. Burial will be in Grill cemetery.
Work in Muscatine schools resumes Monday January 4. Superintendent Chevalier clarifies the second semester in the high school starts January 25, urging students and parents to plan accordingly for entry to primary or high school.
Dairy commissioners report butter output shrinking in both states. South Dakota creameries drop from 153 to 130. Iowa creameries decline by about 150 in five years, alarming those opposed to oleomargarine.
In Hudson New York on December 26 Joseph Phillips Hollowville farmer killed his three motherless children after failing to buy gifts and then hanged himself in a barn authorities report a grim family tragedy with no surviving relatives.
Tomorrow afternoon at the socialist hall will feature talks on women and socialism with Lee W. Lang presenting Why Women Should be Socialists and Oliver C. Wilson discussing Socialism Utopian and Scientific. Ladies are especially invited to attend.
Beem, formerly Rock Island agent in Muscatine, is appointed chief clerk to C. T. Banks, general claim agent for the Chicago Great Western with headquarters in St. Paul. The post is described as desirable with a good salary, and Beem will assist Banks by handling claims Banks cannot attend to.
In Salem South Dakota on December 26 burglars forced entry to the First National Bank and blew the vault with dynamite. They failed to take any money despite $8,000 being in the vault, apparently frightened away.
In Canton Ohio on December 26, Mrs McKinley received many telegrams and gifts from Washington Chicago friends and relatives. She replied by mail and express with tokens of Christmas day.
W. J. Bryan arrived in Copenhagen and was granted an audience with Crown Prince Frederick. The Nebraskan held a long interview before departing for Berlin later that night.
Omaha December 26 The Nebraska vice presidential committee organizes to back John L. Webster for vice president as supporters form a state wide network in recent days.
Bert Barron seventeen shot and killed Mathies Barron in Joplin Missouri during a family quarrel. The youth fired while protecting his mother from an insult by his father. Authorities report the incident occurred December 26.
Ernest Johnson, wanted in Iowa on a murder charge, was found hanging in the garret of the Verdigris public school building in Nebraska. Police say he evaded capture before taking his life.
Senator Hanna, who had been ill in New York, is now at his Cleveland home and feeling much better. He received several callers as he recuperates.
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