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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1906
Page
1
Washington July 2 The Department of Agriculture official statement by Secretary Wilson says the healthfulness of canned American meat will rival fresh cuts. The new law funds supervision and inspection to extend from packing to service, aiming to ensure safe, pure products for national consumption.
President Roosevelt names a new Isthmian canal commission after Senate failure to confirm the old panel. Theodore Shonts chairs the group with F Stevens as governor, Charles K. Magoon brigadier general, Peter Hains retired, Nordecai Endicott civil engineer, and Benjamin N. Harrod as members. Stevens replaces Ernst who retires from active service. Joe Bucklin Bishop named secretary. Stevens remains chief engineer.
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt will complete official business by telephone from Sagamore Hill and Oyster Bay during the summer. An aide notes that visits from politicians will be scarce as officials seek relief from cafar and duties, seeking efficiency.
Secretary Shaw announced a public sale of 30 million dollars in Panama Canal revenue bonds. The issue bears interest at a stated rate and is dated August 1, 19XX, with quarterly payments. Redemption occurs after 19 years from the date, with a 30 year maturity.
Clarence Legendfeapher of New York was arrested at the station after a light disturbance and charged with assault on Sloan, a member of the President’s staff. He was released on his own recognizance until Monday next.
Judge Ethkade holds Brown and T. H. in contempt court with attorneys Toledi and McNey for the ice men. The sentence is suspended until Thursday to allow defense to respond to the charges of misconduct.
District Attorney Jerome returns from vacation as Thaw White case gains momentum. Attaches prepare files for the chief. Thaw rests in his Tombs cell after his night, Mrs Thaw visits him. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw tells husband she is to become a mother, altering his behavior. Valet William Bedford dies at Presbyterian Hospital after appendicitis surgery. he was to be a key witness.
Bills of exception have been filed in the famous Kan district as part of ongoing railroad case appeals. Courts review the bonds and related legal actions in the case flow.
In Kansas City seven convicted individuals and the Burlington Railroad faced appeal bonds in a major rebate case. Bills of exception were filed for George L. Thomas and L B Taggart, with similar actions in cases involving Armor Swift Cudahy and Nelson Morris Packing. A jury request dominated proceedings as the court tackled illegal meat shipment rebates.
A Bernick funeral party of eight in three buggies was shaken when one horse’s tree broke on Main Street near Hershey Avenue. The horses ran free and collided with another buggy injuring several, including Mrs Anzerer who appeared unconscious. Lada Kuebler was struck but escaped with bruises. One horse struck a hydrant and injured itself.
At a quarterly conference Rev. George Meier marked ten years in Muscatine as church improvements were approved. Plans include water works, a bath room and furnace for the parsonage at about 500 dollars, following prior year upgrades of around 1000 dollars. Three new families joined during yesterday's services.
Lincoln Neb July 2 The cloud burst last night was the heaviest ever known in the city causing thousands in losses. Water two feet deep in business streets flooded basements and pumping stations while water supply was nearly cut off. Southeastern Nebraska streams rose out of their banks and crop damage was considerable.
Funeral services for Richard Dolsen were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The private service at the Richards home preceded a later interment at St. Matthias church, drawing a large crowd to show sympathy for the sorrowing mother and celebrate the boy's popularity. Rev. F. J. Leonard led the rites as floral tributes, elaborate and varied, reflected the boy's innocence. Four young pallbearers—Elmer Steinmetz, Charles Wittich, Edward Roach, and Robert Wilson—carried the bier.
Washington Bureau report on the first session of the 59th Congress noting major enacted laws and key debates. It highlights railroad rate legislation, pure food measures, denaturized alcohol aid for Iowa farmers, statehood for Oklahoma, and Panama canal lock-type construction. President Roosevelt receives substantial credit for legislative outcomes and leadership.
Washington July 2 Enrique Cortez named Colombian minister to the United States to succeed Diego Mendoza The state department was advised by the American minister at Bogota The appointment follows initial negotiations toward treaties to settle disputes and inaugurate a new era of friendly relations
The Argonauts of Canada beat First Trinity Cambridge in the first heat for the grand challenge cup at Henley. Time 7:20. In the preliminary diamond sculls Roy Adams of Australia defeated W B West of Philadelphia by two lengths.
The Labor and Trades assembly met at the hall and elected officers for the coming year. President J F Berry of the local Carpenters union. Vice President Joe State of the Machinists. Secretary J C Nietzel. Treasurer J J Engel. executive committee J J O'Brien and Henry Detthof. trustees Henry Detthof, Lee Lang, Harry Othmer. sergeant at arms Henry Froehner. reading clerk J J O'Brien. A labor day committee was formed to arrange celebrations including F Van Horn, Joe State, J Berl ing, Scott Hammond, J J Engel, Lee Lang, Herman Tatewald, J J O'Brien, J C Nietzel, Harry Othmer, W Peters en, W Zeidler, L F Lincoln.
The Bradley riot in Dillonvale Ohio leaves one man dead two fatally injured and seven others seriously wounded after the confrontation yesterday. Local authorities continue investigation into the miners clash and its causes.
A fire in Cedar Rapids causes $18,000 damage to Motts Piano factory and Braverman's Island furniture store. Insurance coverage is listed at $8,000. Special report dated July 2.
The St. Petersburg report states Premier Goremykin was summoned to Peterhof this afternoon likely related to cabinet reorganization. It also notes rumors that General Trepoff, palace commandant, has fallen from favor and may be leaving Peterhof.
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge testified before a Boston grand jury about campaign contributions connected to District Attorney Moran. Lodge declined to reveal the questions asked after leaving the room.
Twenty three American tourists aboard the New York express from Plymouth to London are killed in a Salisbury derailment. Mayor McClellan of New York narrowly misses the crash as the engine jumps the track and 12 others are injured. The disaster follows a swift Atlantic crossing with a late Plymouth arrival saving many lives.
A damaged list details victims from a Salisbury wreck with names and injuries. First cabin dead or injured passengers include Walter of Toronto and Cassie Louis of Trumbull, with many others from New York Chicago Toronto Allentown and England among the injured.
Huntington Wilson, formerly secretary of embassy at Tokio, assumed the duties of assistant secretary of state in Washington D C on July 2. He succeeds in matters of diplomatic staff and policy linking Tokyo relations with U S interests.
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