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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
1
Des Moines July 1 A huge Iowa Republican state convention opened with about 1500 delegates cheered Allison Dolliver Cummins and Gov Perkins as temporary chair. The session featured a strong platform draft and Kendall as permanent chair with Barrett Lane discussed for renomination in a lively afternoon meeting.
The University of Iowa Board of Regents, via Secretary McChesney, closed real estate deals worth 16,000. The block lies west of campus near the river, with a hotel used as a residence and four dwellings. The regents may use the site for a temporary court and later construct science buildings for the new school of applied science. Purchase funded from land-purchasing appropriation.
In Rockford Illinois on July 1 a newsboy named Dick Tebbets aged about years was found badly decayed with deep knife wounds. A handkerchief gag covered his mouth and his suspenders were tied at a wrist. His sack of papers and pennies lay nearby. investigators suspect murder but seek motive.
William Jennings Bryan spoke to about 5000 people at the opening day of the Chautauqua in Washington Iowa with half the crowd standing to hear him.
Albert B. Cummins governor of Iowa is renominated unanimously at the Republican state convention in Des Moines. John Herriott is named for lieutenant governor by acclamation amid applause. A resolutions committee includes Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs with party leaders pushing for alignment.
Eugene Lixweiler secretary of the local Trades' assembly and a leader in the State Federation of Labor is under arrest for violating postal laws by sending cards to advertisers in the Los Angeles Times threatening boycotts.
Centerville Iowa reports Sunday meeting closes with 230 more converts bringing the total to 851. A jubilee meeting is planned tonight with city and county officials and local professionals among the new converts.
Mrs. Katherine Poillon sues for breach of promise for 50000 dollars naming W Gould Brockaw a young millionaire noted autoist and yachtman as the defendant. Poillon terms Brockaw the prince of cads and publicizes the suit in New York on July 1.
Washington July 1 marking the formal start of the Department of Commerce and Labor as its bureaus transfer from old departments under Secretary Cortelyou.
The hot wave persisted with noon temperature at ninety. Reports confirm deaths among infants and the aged in congested districts as the heat continues to harm residents of Chicago.
In Hamilton Ohio on July 1 the defense for the prisoner known as the Strangler Knapp began testimony. The mother of the defendant testified he was kicked in the head by a pony at age six and has shown mental weakness since.
In a Charles Mix County case Judge Smith of Yankton rules polygamy legal among Indians. The decision states all children of such unions are legitimate, affecting Sioux City region and broader legal context.
Dan Godfrey, renowned leader of the Grenadier Guards Band, died in London on July 1. The bandmaster, famed for shaping military music, passed away at age unknown, leaving a legacy in British orchestral and military bands.
Dennis Brown home in the north end of Washington, Iowa, was destroyed by fire on the evening of July 1. The fine residence burned to the ground, with no further details provided.
Des Moines today will carry the address of Hon. George Perkins of Sioux City, temporary chairman of a Republican state convention. The delivery is listed on page six of this issue.
I in Ireland July 1 The town is full as automobilists prepare for the Bennett cup race. Not a hotel room is left as Americans are seen as dark horses. French and English drivers are favored for individual victory and teamwork. The current holder doubts he can keep the trophy.
A passenger train from Antwerp collided with another at Schaerberg today, killing one person and injuring eighteen. A London newspaper reports forty killed and many injured in the wreck.
Newark July 1 Ex United States Senator James Mitch appointed to take charge of the United States Shipbuilding Company which has failed with capital of eighty million dollars.
Newton Van Horn aged 17 died instantly in Coshocton Ohio after a foul tip struck him. His skull was fractured in the accident at the ballfield on July 1.
Mrs. Herrmanus L. Baer formerly Mabel McKinley and niece of the late President travels from Chicago to San Francisco to perform in vaudeville at a weekly salary of 1500 dollars.
Miss Epsie George of Bedford Ind the wealthiest woman in the county sues lawyer Spence B Peugh for 25000 damages for breach of promise of marriage filed in Bedford Indiana on July 1.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with local showers and thunderstorms. Continued warm. sun rises 4 19, sets 7 30, moon sets 11 46 p m.
The Iowa Republican state convention adopts a three plank platform praising tariff fairness opposing foreign control and domestic monopoly while calling for duties to adjust with conditions. It endorses reciprocity, regulatory measures on trusts, and praises President Roosevelt and Governor Cummins.
Details emerge on a western mine incident that left two hundred people dead and spurred investigations into the causes and safety failures. Officials warn of widespread implications for the industry as families seek answers.
A Wyoming mine explosion at Union Pacific Coal No 1 leaves about 200 dead with 232 reported entombed. Rescue efforts continue as officials assume no survivors. details note fire damp caused the blast and extensive destruction.
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived at Newport to witness races among the Columbia the Constitution and the Reliance. The Constitution led at the start with Reliance second and Columbia third as sailing conditions were not ideal.
New York July 1 William E Corey president of Carnegie Steel has been appointed by the finance committee of United States Steel as assistant to President Schwab with full powers. He will perform the active duties of the presidency triggering talk of Schwab's retirement and the Morgan trust leadership.
A cyclone swept Wilder Minnesota at 7 59 last night destroying farm buildings along a corridor about forty rods wide and eight miles long. At the Dan Gallagher farm all buildings were demolished and Dan Gallagher and his two daughters Ella and Nettie were killed.
In Birmingham on July 1, thirteen thousand coal miners in Northern Alabama struck, opposing the wage scale stalemate with operators. Miners demanded five cents per ton and an eight hour day, while operators offered two and a half cents extra and refused the eight hour shift.
Mrs Nora Winfrey 29 committed suicide by jumping from the Blue River bridge at Leeds Missouri last night. Her husband George Winfrey 21 drowned while attempting to rescue her. The incident occurred in Kansas City Missouri on July 1.
J P Morgan and Co announce the syndicate extending the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway bonds amounting to 21.5 million dollars maturing today will not call for payment as all bonds have been extended or sold.
In Butte Montana on July 1 Tommy Ryan of Kansas City knocked out Jack Wille of Chicago in the fourth round of a match billed as twenty rounds.
Otto Leber struck Doc Eades in Peoria Illinois last night and broke his neck instantly causing death. The incident occurred during a quarrel and Eades did not survive the blow.
Chicago union firemen warn they will cut off winter water supply unless monthly pay rises from 68 to 75 dollars. They say the council must act by Monday night or they will strike.
Iowa second district caucus ends with debate over tariff plank in platform. George M. Curtis reads the plank endorsed by Cummins and Allison, prompting a vote to bind resolutions committee members. Lane is left free after party leaders clash. Des Moines dispatch notes hidden divisions and committee selections amid a party fight.
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