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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
1
In Wembros Austria Hungary July 1 Ruthenian and Polish students clashed at the University of Lemberg. Police separated the combatants after many officials and students were seriously wounded. The feud, driven by racial jealousy, draws hundreds into the melee with revolvers widely used.
Madison July 1 No public school in Wisconsin may use text books on physiology and hygiene not strictly modern in teachings or containing chapters explaining the nature and dangers of contagious or infectious diseases as ordered by the state board of health.
City officials report a twelve year old boy, son of printer Clifford Shontz, went missing from home Sunday and his body was found in the Iowa River this morning.
An eight month old child of Archie Edwards was scalded to death in Maquoketa Iowa on July 1 when the child crawled under a washing machine and loosened a cork causing hot water to spill over the baby. Mrs Edwards was washing when the accident occurred.
Creston Iowa July 1 Clyde Wag fonner of Massena was badly injured in a runaway when his team bolted at a water tank being moved. His foot was so badly crushed that amputation was necessary.
In Des Moines on July 1 an item notes that optometrists will hold their next meeting in Cedar Rapids. The brief confirms the date and location and signals a routine professional gathering.
A fire near Regional Falls Minnesota on July 1 caused extensive damage with an estimated loss around sixty thousand dollars. Authorities say the blaze started from a mislaid source near a nearby area smaller town. The incident prompted local emergency crews to respond and secure the scene.
Fragmentary text describes a meeting at Beverly with Colonel guests, Senator Henry, and Lodge members. References a yacht named Sylph and Burgess residence visits, with interruptions and careful press access. The passage is partial and lacks a clear main event or outcome.
Republicans and Democrats in Iowa hold county conventions tomorrow to determine which faction, progressives or stalwarts, will influence the Republican state convention. Democrats also convene, with county tickets and delegates to congressional conventions to be chosen. Noted doubtful counties include Dallas, Marion, Warren, Madison, Story, Washington, Lucas, Wapello, Woodbury, Linn, Guthrie, Scott, Dubuque, Blackhawk, Pottawattamie, Page and Montgomery.
Charles M. Spare, a juror in Browne's case, sues State's Attorney Wayman for 50000 dollars claiming slander and libel after Wayman allegedly called him a jury hanger. In Springfield, Ill., a second grand jury indictment charges Senator Broderick with bribery connected to Senator Lorimer and the jackpot scheme.
Treasury reports surplus of 9.4 million in ordinary receipts and expenditures, reversing last year's 58.7 million deficit. Total deficit including Panama Canal and public debt stands at 25.9 million, down from 118.8 million a year ago.
Washington declares a call for the condition of National banks as of June 30. The comptroller of the currency also directs state bank superintendents to collect reports from supervised banks on the same date to obtain uniform statistics nationwide.
In Bucharest on July 1 the condition of Queen Elizabeth of Roumania known as Carmen Sylva is reported to be slowly improving after an appendicitis. The queen, in her 67th year, has long attracted concern due to age and health. Elizabeth was crowned in 1881 and later gained fame as a writer of poems and stories under the pen name Carmen Sylva.
Senator Thomas P. Gore arrives for Davenport Chautauqua and predicts bribery charges will be denied and set aside. Tonight features Gore lecture, Dr. Willetts address, Lady Entertainers, and Royal Italian Guards band program drawing large crowds. Tomorrow features Edward Russell Perry and Ruthven McDonald performances.
Boston July 1 mills across the United States halt operations to July 11, curtail production. About 100000 operatives affected in closing mills, while others shift to a five day week. New England impact reaches about 150000 workers by October 1. Cotton crop condition 80.7 percent of normal on June 25.
In Des Moines on July 1, Iowa jewelers in convention adopted resolutions urging a law requiring stamped values on gold filled or plated goods to curb fake advertising. They also advocated establishing an annual watchmakers school.
Washington July 1. The public health service reports polished rice diet causes beri-beri while rice polishings cure the disease. Unpolished rice use in Philippine institutions coincided with disappearance of beri-beri in those places.
Carl Weaver a 28 year old Clinton Gas Light and Coke employee fell forty feet from a pole on Second Street to the sidewalk. He was rushed to a hospital with unknown injuries after a wire lower down broke his fall.
A man identifying himself as Frank Davis, about 42, was injured in Creston Iowa when struck by railroad cars in the yards. A switchman said Davis was under the car at the time. He claims his wife and family live in Cedar Rapids.
Memphis July 1 Former U S Senator Thomas B Turley of Tennessee has died at age 65. He served in the U S Senate and passed away in Memphis on July 1.
On a wooded hill west of Boone Iowa at noon today a horse driven by Mrs Peter McDonald and Mrs Andrew Lipson bolted throwing them from the buggy. Linemen nearby carried them to safety and summoned aid. Both are unconscious in the local hospital with fears of death. one woman bears a hatpin now driven four inches into her skull.
Chicago records 93 degrees by 1 PM as officials report twelve prostrations with many more suspected. The heat wave drives health concerns across the city with ongoing monitoring.
Patches to Dun's Review report early unanimous progress in the distinctive trade as a seam of favorable weather returns. The article notes improving conditions and momentum for commerce and industry amid the warming season.
News from Tacoma Washington confirms the July 1 wedding of Gifford S Robinson 67 a member of the Iowa state board of control to Edna Lumbeck 40 a former Iowa resident. The couple's wedding site and further details were reported as reached in Des Moines.
A brutal daylight burglary and assault in Harlem ends with two attackers robbing a woman of diamond earrings before knocking her out with a blackjack. A chase involving about 500 men and boys leads to the capture of one suspect. The incident underscores heightened fear in New York on July 1.
Iowa City pacer Larry Ginter died today at age unspecified. He produced a 2 06% time in racing, passing away in his home town with local officials noting his career in horse pacing.
Col. C. L. St. Clair of San Angelo Texas collapsed from heat yesterday and was found dead in bed at the Wellington hotel in Des Moines Iowa this morning.
Boston dispatch reports Roosevelt Taft and Hughes failing to secure passage of the Cobb direct nominations bill as New York Senate votes 25 to 19 against it and the assembly 80 to 63 for adverse action. Adjournment sine die follows, with talk of a special session and renewed efforts by leaders.
The funeral service for Anton Feltman was held at the German Lutheran church in Wilton Iowa on Thursday at 3 PM conducted by Rev Julius Doden. Interment followed at Oakdale cemetery with pallbearers Fred Frieden Thomas Boot George Kline John Marolf Robert Maurer and Fred Maurer. Attendees included relatives and friends from Muscatine Foster Ill Atalissa Nolen South Dakota Chamberlain South Dakota and other areas.
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