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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1905

Page

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Mutiny on Russian Ships Sways Naval Battle News

Reports from New York and St. Petersburg recount sailors on Admiral Nebogatoff’s squadron mutiny during the Sea of Japan engagement. Eight men reportedly hanged for mutiny in the Red Sea as battles rage, with broader fears of unrest back home.

New York Times St. Petersburg Nebogatoff Red Sea Russia National Assembly Paris France Bompard Japan Washington D. C Count Cassini

Grand Jury Probes Bribery Claims Tied to Teamsters

Grand jury seeks later details of bribery tales by President Shea and former President Young of the teamsters union as statute limits loom. Rioting resumes in the lumber district with a wagon attack on Thirty-second street injuring two officers as police fire in the air to disperse the crowd. A mayor’s conference ponders arbitration over deliveries to boycotted stores. drivers threaten a strike if wages do not rise.

Chicago Grand Jury Shea Young Teamsters’ Union Thirty-second Street Center Avenue Teamsters Team Owners Association Parmelee Transfer Company Joint Council of Teamsters Employers Association

Papers Found In Sand Linked To Wilmington Bank Robbery

Workmen unloading a carload of sand in Bedford Indiana found bonds and securities valued at 300000 dollars. The papers were identified as property of the Wilmington Illinois bank which had been robbed of papers and 2500 dollars on May 9. The documents have been returned to the bank.

Bedford Ind Wilmington,I1l

Spiritualists to Meet at Mt Pleasant Park Camp

Clinton Iowa June 2 the twenty third annual camp meeting of the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association opens July 30 at Mt Pleasant park overlooking the city and continues to August 27 Bryan will open the meeting and officials expect a record turnout from many states

Clinton Mississippi Valley Spiritualists’ Association Mt. Pleasant Park Bryan

Philadelphia moves resignation and lease reversal

Mayor Weaver accepts the resignation of William H. Baker assistant director of public works. City councils withdraw the 75 year gas works lease to United Gas Improvement Company for 25 006 000. Col. Sheldon Potter is named director of public safety and A Lincoln Acker director of public works.

Weaver Philadelphia William H. Baker United Gas Improvement Company Col Sheldon Potter A. Lincoln Acker

Double death by own action near Ainsworth

Thomas Snelson a farmer two miles south of Ainsworth died by carbolic acid at 5 pm Saturday his wife had killed herself with strychnine Tuesday They buried the wife Wednesday and the husband today leaving one daughter Officials found no domestic trouble or clear motive and speculated the husband may have killed himself over his wife's death

Ainsworth Thomas Snelson Snelson

Grand Jury Indicts Mine Owners in Zeigler Explosion

Springfield June 2 FRANKLIN COUNTY grand jury returned four indictments over the Zeigler mine explosion charging violation of mining laws. Indicted individuals were not made public.

Springfield Franklin County Zeigler

Pope Celebrates 70th Birthday at Eucharistic Congress

In Rome Cardinal Respighi inaugurated the Eucharistic congress with about 6,000 attendees. The pope marked his seventieth birthday on this day.

Rome Cardinal Respighi

Frick Committee Report Threatens Equitable Leadership Shakeup

New York reports an effort to publish the Frick committee findings at the Equitable Life meeting. The 42 page document calls for removal of President Alexander and vice presidents Hyde Tarbell and demands refund of profits to policy holders. It accuses waste and lavish salaries and notes large travel expenses and secret bond deals.

New York Equitable Life Assurance Society Frick Hyde Alexander Frick Committee James W. Alexander James H. Hyde Gage E. Tarbell The Equitable Society James H. Hyde and Associates Equitable lIt Tarbell Mr. Tarbell Equitable Life Merchantile Trust Equitable Trust the Equitable Society B. B. Odell, Jr

Servia Demands Turkey Explain Police Action in Monastir

Servia orders a satisfactory Turkish explanation by June 12 or recalls its minister from Constantinople over the Monastir consulate violation. She seeks dismissal of the police chief, punishment, and government regret after papers were seized.

Constantinople Turkey Servia Monastir Macedonia

Nebraska asks Big Nine to pressure Iowa over professionalism charges

Lincoln Nebraska June 2. The Nebraska university athletic board announced its intention to request the Big Nine conference to demand that Iowa university prove the charges of professionalism against Nebraska athletics or offer an apology.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska University Athletic Board Big Nine Iowa University Nebraska

Five Warships Sighted Off Luzon Island

Five fighting ships were seen this afternoon off Luzon heading slowly toward Lingayen Gulf. The vessels were of varying types and painted lead color.

Luzon Manila Gulf of Lingayen

Seventeen Year Locusts Invade Southern Wisconsin

Swarms of seventeen year locusts have appeared across southern Wisconsin with reports from Janesville and nearby areas. The emergence is noted as a regional insect outbreak affecting agricultural areas and residents.

Wisconsin Janesville Wis

Indictments Drawn in Meat Packing Probe

Assistant Attorney General Pagin in Washington conferring with Attorney General Moody on drafting papers. Indictments against 30 men reportedly drawn based on federal grand jury evidence about meat packing industry practices in Chicago.

Chicago Pagin Washington Moody

Chief Donahue Testifies on Dennison Reputation in Omaha Case

Omaha Chief of Police Donahue testified that Tom Dennison had a good reputation for honesty and integrity among city leaders. Cross examination raised questions about gambling, Dennison’s policy shop, and a $2,500 payment for parole services. Dennison appeared cool but his expense account raised discrepancies and weakened his defense.

Red Oak Dennison Donahue Omaha Tom Dennison Elmer Thomas Mr. Thomas Supreme Court Thomas A. B. Hunt H. G. McMillan Shercliffe

Platform Endorses Roosevelt Moves At Arbitration Conference

A platform of principles for the international arbitration movement was adopted at the conference in Mohonk New York. The document endorses President Roosevelt efforts to promote peace and justice and his call for a second Hague conference. It expresses hope the conference will draft a general arbitration treaty meeting all requirements.

Roosevelt Jake Mohonk N. Y The Hague

Directors Close Bank in Ladysmith Wisconsin

The directors of the First National Bank of Ladysmith Wisconsin vote unanimously to close its doors temporarily. National Bank Examiner Earling is appointed receiver. capital stock stands at 25000 dollars.

Financial Institution of

Renewal of Rioting As Lodz Crowds Clash With Cossacks

Lodz on June 2 reported renewed rioting as a crowd stoned a detachment of Cossacks who fired in response, killing two rioters and wounding others.

Lodz

French Delegates Cheer in Berlin at Royal Wedding

French delegates arriving for the wedding of Crown Prince Frederick William were cheered by a large crowd in Berlin on June 2, with the emperor greeting them, a rare show of public praise for French guests in decades.

Berlin Frederick William

Ninth Annual D A R Conference Opens in Monmouth

The ninth annual conference of the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution opened in Monmouth Illinois with national officer Mrs. Charles Deere of Moline in attendance. Monmouth College President McMichal welcomed visitors and state Regent Mrs. B E Fessenden of Chicago responded.

Monmouth Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution National Association Charles Deere Moline McMichal Monmouth College B. E. Fessenden Chicro

Corbett Favorite Against Hanlon in Tonight’s Fight

In San Francisco on June 2 Corbett remains the favorite at 10 to 8 odds for the bout with Hanlon. Both fighters weighed in at weight and from all signs they will meet at the agreed limit.

Hanlon San Francisco Corbett

Record Baseball Narrowly Loses 9-8 At Fair Ground

The Record baseball team fell 9 to 8 to the B.S. aggregation last evening on the fair ground diamond. Pitcher Reuling starred with 13 strikeouts in five innings, but defensive lapses doomed the effort amid a crowded, messy lineup description indicating numerous players and positions.

Fair Ground B.S Reuling Bophos Harrington Geller Schenck PION Harrington Pav Cenassaia Neler Molisse Eusler Tre Eusler Tre Vig Ckences Ce Tnewie Robelsky F. Ficken Deutschman

William J. Kelly Killed in Lackawanna Wreck

William J. Kelly of Scranton Pennsylvania died in a freight train wreck on the Lackawanna railroad at Passaic New Jersey on June 2. The incident left no survivors reported from the scene.

William J. Kelly Lackawanna Road Passiac N. J Scranton

Wealthy Farmer Dies In Plymouth Wagon Accident

John Hovel, a wealthy farmer near Plymouth, died when thrown from his wagon after his team of colts ran away. His companion Mr. Kruger was seriously injured. The accident occurred in Plymouth, Mason City on June 7.

Plymouth Mason City John Hovel Kruger

California Land Fraud Exposed by Forgery and Dummy Locators

The Examiner reports a California land fraud scheme duplicating Oregon cases.Forgery and dummy locators have placed vast tracts of public domain in Modoc and northern counties into private hands. Some schemes use forged applicant names on surveyor general files to conceal theft.

San Francisco Examiner Oregon California Modoc Surveyor General's Office

Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case Near Brooklyn

Wm. Martin and Finley face preliminary hearing in Brooklyn for the murder of Thomas Read at his home near Brooklyn last January. A $500 robbery motive is suspected. The pair known for drunkenness were held on that charge previously. county attorney later secured more evidence and both were brought in from the Pacific coast and nearby. They lack legal representation and are expected to be bound over to await the September grand jury.

Read Montezuma Wm. Martin Finley Brooklyn Thomas Read Pacific

Contests Uncle Will Over Mental Fitness

A Keokuk district court trial concerns Leopold Schotte who left his estate to a German nephew. A Summitville, Iowa, nephew argues the elderly bachelor was not of sound mind when the will was made, challenging the bequest.

Summitville Leopold Schotte Keokuk Germany

Rockford Band Defies Union at Local Parade

In Beloit Wisconsin on June 2 the Rockford Illinois band refused to march at a Mod ern Woodmen picnic parade despite union pressure. Freeport and Janesville bands ignored union threats and joined the procession as Evansville Beloit bands were kept from parading.

Rockford Beloit Wis Evansville Ilinois Wisconsin Freeport Janesville

Change of Venue in Jaeger Case Granted

Keokuk Iowa June 2 a change of venue was granted to Burlington Des Moines county in the case of the state versus Judge Edmund Jaeger charged with receiving deposits when the Commercial bank here was insolvent and defunct

Keokuk Burlington Des Moines County Edmund Jaeger

Sherrard Arranges A Go At 138 Pounds

Marshalltown Iowa June 2 The recent press notice that W D Sherrard of Boone was seeking a match has reached Lewis W Williams of Boone who claims he has a man and the backing at 138 pounds for a bout

Lewis Williams Boone Marshalltown W. D. Sherrard Lewis W. Williams

Hay Leaves Paris for London After Health Improvement

Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay left Paris for London today amid reports that the secretary shows signs of continued health improvement.

Paris Hay London

Weather for Iowa appears partly cloudy and showery

Special indications for Iowa note partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the western portion. Sun rises at 4 27 and sets at 7 28 with the moon rising at 4 15.

Chicago Iowa

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