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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
1
Madrid reports a bomb injures General Weyler and kills twenty, with sixty wounded and numerous arrests. A fragment barely missed King Alfonso as the royal couple rode through Madrid. Queen Victoria blames herself for the deaths while Roosevelt sends congratulations on the royal escape.
United States circuit court for the eastern district of Wisconsin ruled six railroad companies paid rebates to the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit company. An injunction was issued restraining continued practice. The suit’s reach over Pabst Brewing company as alleged owner was dismissed.
In Newton Iowa on June 1 Mrs Harry Bert was seriously burned while helping clean the Congregational parsonage. A bundle of old papers was taken to a yard bonfire when her apron caught fire. Flames spread to her waist and arms before aid arrived. injuries are serious but not believed fatal.
Chicago June 1 report shows Rock Island railway with 11.2 decline in gross, net up $449,702 or 444% per cent, and an operating ratio of 76.60 per cent. Frisco also posted gains with 6.4 per cent higher gross and net up 17.6 per cent.
An assassination attempt on the king failed when an electric wire deflected a steel bomb hidden in a bouquet. Several bystanders and balcony spectators were killed or injured as the king and queen appeared unharmed afterward.
New York June 1. Paul Morton, president, reappointed Gage E. Tarbell as second vice president. Morton formed a finance committee with E B Thomas T DeWitt Culver Frank S Wetherbee and James McMahon. William A Day was elected vice president. The board approved an amended charter favoring policyholder control but an injunction blocks mutualization. A special stockholders’ meeting is planned for June to address mutualization and June 20 for final charter action if the injunction lapses.
Des Moines reports State Labor Commissioner E. D. Brigham campaigns for Governor Cummins across Iowa. He previously rode a borrowed pass, which was rejected by a conductor before Iowa’s pass law takes effect July 4. Brigham, earning 1500 dollars yearly, travels on state funds while meeting voters, mostly Democrats, who lack caucus authority.
Kansas City jobbers adopt a plan to route all eastbound goods through the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line to pressure lower rates. The railroad agrees to insure marine shipments to Chicago, a sizable concession that effectively secures better terms without direct rate cuts.
West bound Buffalo Pittsburg express on the Lake Shore road collided with a freight train in Sandusky Ohio early today. Engineer Wise sustained serious injuries and five mail clerks were lightly hurt. No passengers were injured.
President Roosevelt plans to send to Congress next week the Reynolds-Neill beef report on western meat packing conditions. A accompanying message will sharply criticize packers for unhygienic practices and harshly treat those exaggerating the problems. The White House decision followed discussions with Senator Beveridge, Neill, Reynolds, and Garfield.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs met in St Paul on June 1 to rally support for the Hepburn pure food bill. A Washington message warned the bill’s imminent defeat in the U.S. House, prompting Chairman Mrs Walter McNabb Miller of Missouri to seek immediate action and President Sarah Platt Decker to intercede.
The Second Subdivision of the Tenth Judicial District comprising Marion Crawford and Wyandot counties formally endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the 1908 presidency at a gathering in Marion.
Peter Dyre, a pioneer of Cedar county living in West Branch, hanged himself this morning. He had recently told his wife he feared he might take his own life, the Cedar County incident reported from Iowa City.
The supreme court affirms the death sentence in the murder of James P. McCann. Execution scheduled for July 26 in Jefferson City Missouri after June 1 decision.
John McGraw a prominent northern Indiana resident killed himself today in South Bend. Authorities report the cause is a mystery and the death shocks the community.
Washington, June 1. It now seems probable that Iowa federal patronage for the next four years will not be determined by the Iowa delegation this session. Incumbents’ terms expire June 30 but they will serve until successors are appointed. The delegation is busy and Senator Allison is unable to devote time to caucuses due to his duties as chairman of the appropriations committee.
Washington June 1 Congressman Robert Adams of Pennsylvania shot himself at the Metropolitan club where he had been staying. He died at 11 30 this morning after being taken to a hospital. Adams had reported and led the Cuban resolutions in the house and drafted the war against Spain. A letter to Speaker Cannon cited personal debts and resources as his sole excuse. The house adjourned upon his death.
Indianapolis June 1 National Democratic Chairman Taggart abandoned plans to meet with Chairman Griggs and headed back to French Lick. He cited Mrs Taggart’s broken ankle as the reason, while circulation says strained relations with Griggs triggered the switch.
Senator Bailey introduces a resolution in the privileges and elections committee to expel Senator Joseph A. Burton of Kansas, action deferred to Tuesday. The same committee votes seven to five that Senator Smoot is not entitled to his seat and urges a senate vote this session.
John D. Rockefeller departed New York for Europe aboard the Deutschland yesterday. A record crowd gathered at Hoboken Pier with police and six laborers clearing a path for the famed financier as he boarded the ship.
The death by his own hand of Congressman Adams makes Congressman Cousins of Iowa the ranking member of the committee on foreign affairs. Robert Hitt, the present chairman, is not a candidate for re election. Adams' death removes the only obstacle, making Cousins the chairman in the 60th congress.
London June 1 reports the will of Michael Davitt, the Irish leader who died yesterday. It leaves all property to his widow and expresses forgiveness to enemies, with a prayer for Ireland and its independence as his lifelong objective.
By the terms of the will of the late Theodore Kearney a Fresno raisin grower who died aboard the steamship Caronia en route from New York to Queenstown his entire estate valued at 750000 dollars is left to the University of California for the establishment of a viticultural station in Fresno.
The Associated Press reports President A L Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company sent a telegram via the Amerika to deny any intention to resign. The message, dated June 1 from New York, states there is no truth to circulating rumors of his departure.
Springfield June 1. The joint convention of coal miners and operators of Illinois formally adopted with out a dissenting vote the joint scale committee's report. The agreement is for two years and was drawn up and signed by the representatives of the miners and operators.
Albany June 1 the sub committee of the grievance committee of the New York State Bar association reported there is nothing improper or unprofessional in David B Hill's relations with the Equitable Life Society in his employment with the firm
Daniel N. Lockwood a prominent Buffalo lawyer and former congressman died today at age 62 from diabetes and gangrene. He helped nominate Grover Cleveland for Buffalo mayor New York governor and U.S. president.
Bedford Iowa June 1 The condition of Hon James P Flick who was injured in a runaway yesterday evening is improving after an initial period of unconsciousness and critical danger He awakened from stupor last night and by today shows better prospects for recovery
New York dispatch says Joseph H. Choate former ambassador to England is ill at his Manhattan home on East Sixty third street. Household members say the illness is not serious but details were not disclosed.
The United States circuit court of appeals granted a supersedeas in the Savannah conspiracy case against Gaynor and Greene. The stay prevents execution of the sentence while the appeal proceeds, preserving their status pending further court action.
Gen Greeley reports broad withdrawal of federal troops beginning today. He notes 59 432 destitute in San Francisco alone reflecting relief and welfare strains amid the upheaval.
The Supreme Court ordered the Delmar Jockey Club of St Louis dissolved and fined $5000 for charter violations. The ruling cites illegal racing activities and breach of charter terms.
A Yokohama German paper claims Japan is mobilizing army and navy with plans for war against China in two to three years. It argues Japan’s debt to England and America pressures it to attack China to gain indemnity and control of Port Arthur and Liao Tung. No corroborating details from other papers.
Washington June 1 The Senate today passed the railroad employers liability bill without discussion or division. The action closes debate on a measure affecting railroad company liability for worker injuries.
The body of Henrik Ibsen, the Norwegian poet and dramatist, was buried today with demonstrations of wide public grief in Christiana. The ceremony reflected the strong impact of his work and the nation mourns the loss of a major literary figure.
Mount Carroll Illinois June 1 Judge James Shaw speaker of the thirtieth Illinois assembly and former state legislator and judge on the fiftieth judicial circuit bench is dead at his home in Mount Carroll.
Dover June 1 The Delaware legislature met in a special session called by the Republican governor. Democrats plan to vote to adjourn daily to obstruct the election of a senator.
Officially announced in St. Petersburg that Admiral Rojestvensky and other fleet officers, defeated by Admiral Togo, will face court martial for surrendering the torpedo boat Biedovy during the battle.
Representative Garner of Texas introduced a resolution directing the secretary of commerce and labor to determine if iron and steel prices differ home and abroad and to establish whether United States Steel Corporation owns or controls other firms in violation of the Sherman anti trust law.
A burglary unfolded at Mrs. T R Gladstone’s boarding house on Cedar Street. Two watches were stolen from a bookcase in a living room. The loss was found this morning when Mrs. Gladstone checked the room. Police were alerted and a search for the robbers began. The room had been occupied yesterday after being unused.
Chicago dispatch reports fair weather in Iowa with cooler conditions tonight and Saturday in the eastern portion. Warmer conditions expected Sunday as the sun rises at 4 19 and sets at 7 18 with the moon set at 1 16 am.
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