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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
1
Ten thousand homeless as a break in the Illinois Central dyke unleashed a night flood. The storm-riven city faced immense loss with Broadway flooded, backwater surge, and reports of up to a hundred deaths as residents cried for aid and guards fired on workers.
Chicago millionaire airlifted after a deadly clash in Kansas. Soldiers fight to save his life as authorities report three men killed in the same confrontation. Investigators indicate a violent exchange erupted during the ongoing battle.
A fierce battle between Kansas militiamen and settlers near Colby over Chauncey Dewey's ranch sparked fears of lynching after Dewey and his cowboys were arrested in the Berry killings. In Arizona, federal troops were ordered to Morenci to quell riots tied to a miners strike with three thousand foreign strikers said to be arming.
Lansing June 10 The Colby bill to nominate United States senate candidates for general elections failed 45 to 32 in what was effectively the last session of the current Michigan legislature.
Fire at Palm Beach destroys The Breakers the smaller of the town's two grandes and razes a row of stores the Casino and a cottage. Losses estimated at 730000 dollars.
Robert Fitzsimmons arrives in Chicago and predicts James J Jeffries will defeat Jim Corbett in the big fight in San Francisco. He argues Corbett cannot stand up to Jeffries in the planned bout.
Jurors hear B. J. Ewen testify he was with attorney Marcum when he was shot. Ewen states Jett approached a prostrate Marcum with a revolver in each hand and fired a fatal shot to the head from about six feet away in Jackson Kentucky.
In Cleveland on June 16, in the presence of President Roosevelt and other dignitaries, Ruth Hanna McCormick, daughter of Senator Hanna, married Joseph Medill McCormick. The President served in the bridal party and escorted the bride to the chancel. A wedding breakfast followed at the Hanna home before the couple departed for their honeymoon.
City faces imminent danger as reports warn East St. Louis residents that a location labeled Dooms City may be destroyed. Officials urge calm while investigators assess the risk and potential impact on surrounding neighborhoods and infrastructure.
At dawn residents fled rising floodwaters as the East Broadway embankment buckled. Authorities mobilized every available boat on the St Louis riverfront to rescue victims. Four bodies were recovered as the crisis worsened in St Louis.
James M. Watson Jr a District of Columbia auditor clerk and son in law of a retired railroad contractor is under arrest charged with embezzling 60 000 to 75 000 dollars of government funds. An explanation from Auditor Petty is sought as to how the loss went undetected. Nearby Postmaster General Payne weighs a formal probe into H H Rand a longtime confidential clerk and ally of Payne.
Ida Grove Iowa June 10 At the Republican county convention the platform endorses Governor Cummins idea on tariff revision from the Iowa Idea as best for the nations interests.
The Relief Hose Company No 4 held its annual election at the corner Bleeker and Bis marck streets with Rudolph Elfers as president and Charles Diercks as foreman among a full slate of officers. Members then enjoyed a smoker and adjourned late. A separate item notes Leota Randleman’s friends surprising her at 701 Grandview Avenue with games, music, ice cream, and cake, while Robert McNay suffered a severe head cut from a saw at the South Muscatine Box factory on Latham Street.
Denver reports a cloud burst near Las Vegas New Mexico with twenty Mexicans killed. Rescue and weather officials assess casualties and damage as authorities trace the storm’s path.
The funeral for Edwin K Hurley who died from an accidental self inflicted gunshot was conducted at 2 39 pm from his late residence. Wapello Lodge No 5 A F and A M presided with Rev M E Reusch assisting. Burial followed at Wapello Cemetery.
The University of Iowa athletic control board selects John G. Chalmers, physical director at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to succeed Dr A A Knipe as football coach. The board of regents will act on the decision.
Rhode Island Senator Aldrich plans to take Secretary Shaw's job in the treasury department if Roosevelt wins another term. The rumor comes from Providence on June 10 and ties Aldrich to a possible cabinet move.
At the state encampment in Chippewa Falls the Wisconsin G. A. R. endorsed General John C. Black of Chicago as candidate for commander in chief. The meeting occurred on June 19 and highlighted Black as the favored nominee among veterans.
Arthur Lyons, who killed his stepmother Mrs. Addie Lyons at his father's home near Burns City, died by suicide after being surrounded by a sheriff's posse in a thicket outside Bedford Indiana on June 10.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with continued cool conditions. Sun rises at 4 16 and sets at 7 24 with the moon rising at 7 46.
Vienna reports increased Russian activity in the far east as fleet strength grows and more ships are anticipated. Port Arthur garrison has been greatly expanded amid the rising tension and preparations for potential operations.
Miss Grace McComas aged 25 daughter of Judge J C McComas of Manito killed herself in Jacksonville Illinois at Maplewood sanitarium by hanging from a door hinge using her hair as rope. The death is recorded as self inflicted and occurred June 10.
In Marseilles June 10 a French sailing ship the Antoine Fraissenet is feared lost after a tornado off the Congo coast. The vessel carried many passengers and no further details are available.
In Trinidad Colorado on June 10 residents fled to hills as the Las Animas River rose alarmingly and the Trinidad reservoir neared possible rupture, with hundreds seeking safety from potential catastrophe.
Mishawaka June 10. J. Fred Hollister proprietor of the largest line of cigars and tobacco in the city declares a message from on High to destroy his stock and has given orders to burn the goods.
The report lists closing prices for major stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. Entries include Atchison, Mo. Pac, Union Pac, Southern Pac, Tex Pac, Can Pac, Cent, N Y C, Grt Wes, Erie, Penna, Reading, So. Ry, St. Paul, Wabash and others with prices shown as fractions and percentages. The sheet reflects varied closing ranges across the listed securities.
Louisville June 10 Henry Watterson presents through his newspaper the name of Joseph Folk circuit attorney of St. Louis as a presidential possibility.
Market report from Chicago with open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs, plus Chicago live stock notes on hogs cattle and sheep. Includes receipts, price ranges for various classes and outlooks for Kansas City Omaha and Northwest wheat, with Liverpool wheat and clearance data.
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