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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
1
Three men are jailed after a daring daytime burglary spree in South Muscatine. Robberies at the Nietzel, Schwab, and Bloom residences left valuables missing and homes ransacked, with residents and neighbors reporting sightings and police tracing the suspects.
Charles Holada, life prisoner at Fort Madison for second degree murder in the James Gallaugher slaying, writes from Iowa City expressing hope for parole and a desire to return for trial. He says prison life is near unbearable, cites despair, and notes a broken spirit while acknowledging alleged participation in a poison plot.
A September opening is planned with Pope named for the event while no trains will operate on the Milwaukee line in August.
A Vatican official discusses the current condition and status of cardinals detained within Vatican walls as efforts are described to place the line of confinement in good order. The report notes the administrative and security considerations surrounding their detention.
Reports detail rapid push on the Milwaukee Muscatine Rutledge extension with sand raises, ballast, and new telegraph lines. The first regular trains expected after August with a September completion goal despite earlier doubts.
Lawrence Murphy former treasurer of the Journeymen's Stonecutters' union was sentenced to five years and six months in Sing Sing after conviction for misappropriating about 27000 dollars from union funds. The court cited an official report showing about 10000 dollars misused. Murphy cried out that he is the victim of a put up job.
Denver reports a miners war as Idaho Springs expels Western Federation of Miners members. Vigilance committee action blamed on business leaders sparks potential nationwide conflict with Cripple Creek miners threatening a Colorado mining shutdown. Miners flee to harvest fields seeking work at low pay amid smelter shutdowns.
Sioux City Ia July 31 The state firemen's tournament debates next meeting place Des Moines Council Bluffs Muscatine or Anamosa with final decision at winter session to be held in Iowa Falls Waterloo Muscatine or Estherville Contests held Thursday include amateur hose 250 yards Neola Mapleton Marion West Liberty Iowa City Onawa Sioux City Davenport Mapleton and more with track and drill events led by Marion and Onawa winners.
Market summary from Chicago with prices for corn oats pork and live stock. Data shows July through Dec futures with various highs lows and closes and receipts in Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. Weather notes mention rains in the corn belt and no frost with clearances for the day.
In Pottsville July 31 the conciliation board faces deadlock as coal companies and miners each hold three seats. An umpire seems unlikely, making the process a farce. Miners may renew the great strike to press grievances.
Five fugitives from Folsom penitentiary were sighted on Webber creek near San Francisco after the Pilot Hill fight. A posse closed in, surrounding the five men as authorities pursue capture or possible killing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Duffield were conducted at 10 a.m. from her Park Avenue residence by Dr. C. L. Stafford of the First Methodist church. Floral tributes filled the house as mourners paid respects. The procession then conveyed to Minois City for interment in the local cemetery.
Muscatine County Bar Association will meet tomorrow at 9 a m at the court house to consider resolutions for D C Cloud, longtime city attorney who died in Chicago recently. The resolution committee includes J Carskaddan, W F Brannan, Wm Hoffman, D V Jackson and J Scott Richman.
A large blaze began at 10 pm in the Lackawanna freight sheds in Jersey City New Jersey injuring fourteen people and destroying about 500000 dollars in property by 3 am. The Carey Tar Paper factory the Jarvis Tobacco company and the Lackawanna railroad suffered the major losses.
Washington July 31 grand jury returned four more indictments against A. W. Machen former superintendent of the free delivery for conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with contracts. Others are named in the case.
Columbus Junction July 31 notes Miss Bernice and Laurene Byam visit from Des Moines. Frank Coffin returns from Kansas with warm weather memories. Mrs. Marshall Edmondson arrives from Ainsworth. Gwennie Jones travels from Oskaloosa to Iowa City with niece Luin Jones. Mrs. Will Mayo returns from Washington. Mrs. R. L. Klotz and daughter come from West Liberty. Chautauqua grounds add tents and shade. over 100 tents occupied with steady orders. John N. Snavely and niece Jennie Snavely visit from Harrisburg to see Wm. Gabriel and relatives in Johnson and Muscatine counties. Farmers stay busy with harvest preparation.
New York July 31. The following range in prices shows closing values for leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange at the end of the trading day.
Centerville Iowa July 31 Special reports bloodhounds and multiple sheriffs are tracking Clarke the negro accused of violating a girl near Kahoka Missouri. Police sweep mining camps while a suspect at Numa is cleared. search continues as authorities press the case.
Preparations rush to complete threshing before Chautauqua opens as many plan to attend. The Presbyterian Junior Endeavor society will improve the manse interior and then paper and paint once vacated. Jas A Sprague family currently occupy the manse while their home is remodeled, with plans to move in August. Rev J R Vance and family will occupy the manse when ready. Mr and Mrs Jas R Letts and east visitors visit relatives in town today. Clyde Hawkins returns to Independence after visiting his parents in Muscatine county.
Milton Remley, former Iowa attorney general, was endorsed for the United States circuit court judgeship to succeed O. P. Shiras. The Johnson county bar association backed the move at a banquet in Iowa City on July 31.
Mrs Minnie Peto and E C Peto transfer lot seven block 147 Muscatine to G M Titus for 1650 dollars. Ida A Juettner and Henry A Juettner convey part of Tot 29 subdivision outlet J in section 35 two 77 range 2 west of the 5th P M to Julius Gerndt Sr for 1600 dollars. Anna F E Amlong and Soam R Amlong convey lot 3 block 9% in Nor en Muscatine to Julius Gerndt Sr for 1000 dollars.
Petition filed with the county clerk seeks a divorce for Anna C Lindow from A C Lindow alleging separation since February 18 1901 and lack of support. She also asks to restore her maiden name Anna C Zimmerman.
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