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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
1
Hon. M. J. Wade of Iowa’s Second District announces publicly that he will not be a candidate for re election. He explains that twelve years in public service suffice and vows to devote years to his private practice while praising supporters and the party’s square deal principles.
The report claims the San Domingo uprising has ended with Morales badly whipped. Casualties in the battle are expected to rise as details emerge.
Reports from San Domingo say Morales followers were routed on January 3 with General Rodriguez killed. About 150 casualties, rebels fled by gunboat to Monte Cristi. Morales backers plan attacks while congress moves to impeach Morales as disorder wanes.
A serious charge from Vavana dated January 5 reports Domingo Lecourt and Victor Molina garroted at the prison. Labeled witches by associates, they allegedly murdered a white baby to obtain a heart as a poultice for a woman's cure for barrenness. The infant's smoked and salted body was found weeks later.
Manila reports show strong troop activity in the garrisons with three regiments under field orders in preparation for potential developments in China. The action reflects heightened security posture as international tensions rise.
Dr Calvin Snook prominent Jefferson county physician dies at home on East Broadway after brief illness. He suffered brain paralysis and was unconscious from Monday afternoon until his death. He served on Fairfield city council and on the city board of health for several years.
New Haven police kept A Mascy Hitler under guard at his home after a coroner's inquiry into the death of his brother in law Charles A Edwards of New York. Coroner Mix said Hiller would be held indefinitely with police supervision and that the report may take several days to reach the attorney's office.
William J Moran 19 admits killing Robert Collier 17 during a quarrel last night. He says he placed Collier on the railroad track hoping a passing train would hide the evidence. The body was found before the train passed and evidence shows a pistol shot killed Collier.
Two freight trains collided head on on the Burlington road near Woods station thirty miles from St. Louis. Two railroad men were killed and three injured as the boiler of one engine exploded after the crash. Names of the deceased were not learned.
Call money loaned at 4 percent this afternoon in New York City the lowest rate in several weeks. The report notes 4 percent as a new low point for call money lending conditions.
D. M. Terry of this city learns of Mrs. S. A. Manley’s death in Royton Minnesota. She leaves her husband and daughter at Royton and a son in Muscatine, plus brothers Isaac and Daniel Foster of Drury township. Interment will be in Reynolds cemetery Drury township after arrival of remains. Born in Drury township she moved to Minnesota seven years ago and had suffered from a liver and stomach ailment for about seven months.
Des Moines reports the legislative investigating committee found that practically all manufactured foods shipped into Iowa and produced in the state are adulterated. The finding highlights pervasive quality concerns in the food industry as of January.
Moscow reports that 1,000 people were killed and 3,000 wounded as revolts flare in St. Petersburg and interior regions. Despite government wins, open revolt persists and authorities intensify repression with police searches and rewards for weapons amid broader railway resumption and estate burnings in Estonia Courland and Riga.
The Pike county board audited monthly bills and addressed remaining claims for the ditch. John Spring appeared with a Canadian lynx carcass killed south of the city, seeking a bounty. The lynx, the largest seen locally, will be mounted and shown in Iowa City as mounting proceeds.
Secretary Shaw appoints William E. Bainbridge of Council Bluffs as special treasury agent with Paris headquarters. He will oversee treasury affairs for France and Italy, travel two thirds of the time, and likely start in February. Bainbridge previously aided Conger at Pekin and served as U S commissioner in the Venezuelan arbitration dispute, holding high standing with the state department.
Washington Jan 5 The debate in the House on the Philippine tariff bill continued with Rep Clark of Missouri opening with a general speech focusing on the German tariff situation and related issues.
New York Jan 5 report outlines chief Armstrong insurance investigation committee suggestions for legislature. Proposals require policy holders’ voice, full publicity, standardized audits, uniform forms, safeguarded policies, restricted deferred dividends, equitable surplus distribution, cautious real estate and bond investments, and oversight of subsidiary holdings and director discretion.
The National Baseball Commission allows the Waterloo Iowa club to place on reservation the list of all players who finished the season with the club. The decision, announced today, stems from a management change at Waterloo and delayed action.
Frederick A. Burnham president of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life association is prepared to resign if advised. He is ill after an ear operation to treat an abscess and may step down from his office in New York City.
Bluefield West Virginia reports eleven victims removed from Coaldale Coal Mine this morning with more bodies located. Roanoke Virginia notes twenty one men killed with instant deaths suspected as rescue work proceeds slowly and telegraph lines are congested.
The Muscatine Western faced heavy snow on its Montezuma trip causing headlights to fail and long delays. It became wedged in a snow bank at Gibson Iowa and was shifted to Thornburg before returning to Muscatine after midnight. A new run to Montezuma was planned for this morning.
Lisman J. Gage, former secretary of the treasury, says a great panic is likely unless currency inelasticity is remedied. He agrees with Jacob H. Schiff that Secretary Shaw's plan, with modifications, could cure the financial ills though he sees no immediate danger.
Open high low close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs listed with May and Jan contracts. Receipts show Wheat corn oats totals, Kansas City and Omaha hog and cattle counts. Chicago Produce Market notes No 2 red and hard grain prices, along with rye flax clover barley and timothy prices and futures.
Chicago January 5 cattle receipts 2500 steady with beeves 3.65 to 6.20 cows and heifers 1.59 to 4.75 stockers 2.50 to 4.35 Texans around 5.00 hog receipts 16 000 mixed butchers 5.10 to 5.45 good heavy 9.30 to 9.45 rough 5.15 to 5.20 light 5.15 to 5.35 bulk 6.25 to 6.40 sheep receipts 6000 strong 4.25 to 6.00 lambs 5.00 to 7.90.
Butter firm with creameries at 17 25e and dairies at 17 22e. Eggs steady at 18 28e. Data reflects Chicago market activity on January 5.
Chicago on January 5 market notes show turkey prices at 14 cents per pound, chicken market light with springs at 11 to 16 cents, indicating steady demand and modest supplies.
New York market notes show activity on butter and eggs with varied quotes. Industry sources indicate firm prices for certain egg grades amid fluctuating dairy demand.
New York market report shows dressed poultry prices on January 5 with broilers at 12 to 17 cents, turkeys 12 to 20 cents, fowls 8 to 12 cents, reflecting irregular trading across the market.
New York January 5 Wheat May 92 1/2 cents per bushel. Corn 50 3/4 cents. Market unchanged with steady demand from traders and merchants.
Wheat May runs to 86 and corn May at 42. Oats May range around 31 with a 32 limit. Local market notes from St. Louis dated January 5.
Mrs. Minor Morris sister of Rep. John Hull of Iowa was ejected from the White House after attempting to see President Roosevelt. She was jailed briefly on insanity and disorderly conduct charges, released on a $5 collateral, and slated for trial. her husband Dr Minor Morris works on a farm in Hamilton, Ohio.
Hackensack N J Jan 5 The Susan B Anthony club of Cincinnati has appealed to President Roosevelt to spare Mrs Antoinette Tolla from execution on January 17. Tolla a young woman, shot a man she said tried to attack her in her home.
James Peterson, a pump repairer for the Chicago Great Western railway, was found dead in the Bristow pump house. The case is under coroner's inquiry with indications of foul play.
Special forecast indicates colder spells in western and central Iowa tonight with a dry day ahead. Chicago weather continues cold with a brief mention of sunrise around 7:22 and sunset near 4:22.
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