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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
1
Belgrade reports an overnight revolution ends with King Alexander and Queen Draga killed and Prince Karagyorgyivtza named king. Eight people die including three women as troops attack the palace and Minister Zinzar and Col. Markovitch are shot. Supporters hail new ruler.
Levee breach on Broadway at Ninth street leaves more than a thousand homeless. Refugees suffer severe hunger and sickness, with little food or clothing available as relief is urged.
Attorney Richard Wade of Chicago, once counsel for Samuel Ritchie linked to a past bank robbery in Eldon Iowa, was jailed in Chicago for one year on a charge of receiving stolen property after his Ottumwa trial.
Kansas City Kansas relief committee reports 23,000 people made homeless by recent flood in the city and suburbs after a thorough canvass. Appeals for aid have been issued.
Columbia South Carolina June 11 an application for change of venue from this county will be made tomorrow on behalf of former Lieutenant Governor J H Tillman now jailed for the murder of N G Gonzales late editor of The State The move argues inability to obtain a fair trial in this county
Huntington West Virginia June 11 Twelve hundred railroad shop workers in the Chesapeake and Ohio yard walk out after the company refuses to discharge a single man who also serves on the city council. The union objects due to his politics.
In Fowler Indiana June 11 the jury awarded custody of Moses Fowler to his father after a prolonged dispute with the guardian. The case centered on the demented young heir and the contest between the boy’s father and his guardian, ending this morning.
Fort Worth dispatch reports seven bodies recovered at Clifton Arizona after the cloud burst yesterday. Thirty people are reported missing and property losses reach about $100,000.
Jessie Morrison arrived at the state penitentiary in Lansing and began serving a twenty five year term for the murder of Mrs. Olin Castle. She was assigned to the dressmaking department.
R S McKee grandfather of "Baby" McKee and father of Harrison's daughter dies in Indianapolis on June 11. The report notes his relation to the ex-President's granddaughter and his passing in the city.
Belgrade reports Prince Kara Georgovitch proclaimed king after a Servian Army revolt that cost many lives. Major Angikovics allegedly led the conspiracy, with initial counts claiming about 100 killed. Rumors of a Russian plot swirl as Vienna notes anti Russian policy and ties to the new king's funding.
Vienna reports a dramatic Belgrade royal murder as eight officers force their way into the king and queen’s room. A deed of abdication is read to Alexander who fires, killing an officer before fleeing to the roof. The couple are slain as they run. City rejoices with bands and planned illuminations.
Rochester authorities suspect William Russell, jailed on the Theresa Keating murder confession, may also be connected to the Lorain Ohio death of Agatha Reichlin. The Lorain case drew attention as a Catholic priest faced imprisonment for the crime.
Mason Iowa June 11 A P Gale of this city was nominated for senator from the forty third district at Hampton this afternoon.
Rumor says Ed Kirk who filed an information about W D Hudkins operating a gambling room in Muscatine may not appear at the trial before Justice H S Howe tomorrow morning. Kirk allegedly lost about 200 dollars at Hudkins place and demanded a refund, which was refused.
Harry Harrier was arrested by Constable Woods and Officer McPeavy at the Mississippi box factory on East Front Street for robbery. Five sacks of sugar were stolen from the Rock Island freight house on May 29 30 and 31 with multiple men implicated. Harrier awaits further developments in county jail.
Fair tonight and Friday with slowly rising temperatures. Sun rises at 4 16 and sets at 7 25 with moonrise at 32 p m.
Premier Balfour delivered an impassioned noncommittal speech that temporarily smoothed rifts over free trade and protective tariffs. He avoided pledging either side, signaling the tariff issue will be shelved for now and easing pressure on Chamberlain and the unionist government.
The Muscatine building boom lists a three story office block for Dr. E. B. Fulliam on East Second Street and a three story hotel for E. M. Randal at Fourth and Cedar. Frank Ashcraft, Carl Schroeder, Wm. Otto, A. H. Kohlhammer, and Miss Fanny Hadley receive new homes. Plans by Kemp and Jefferson call for late designs with pressed brick and terra cotta finishes.
DeMolay Commandery No 1 met in regular session last night and conferred the Black Cross degree. After the ceremonial work the meeting turned to a social session with ice cream and cake served, followed by cigars and a general good time.
The Mil waukee railroad tower house in Sudbury is being outfitted with telegraph instruments and supplies today in preparation for operating trains starting next month. The South Muscatine button company plans to begin summer operations next Monday.
Iowa City June 11 high school students Louis Grady and Philip Walker were last seen canoeing at 4 pm with an empty canoe found drifting below the dam. Rapid river current likely swept them toward the dam and under the water. Search parties organized. Grady's family historically connected to Wilton and Muscatine.
Chicago markets report with open high low close data for Wheat Corn Oats and fattening hogs cattle and sheep. Notable figures include Kansas City and Omaha receipts and Northwest wheat totals. Liverpool grain prices show small changes and daily clearances for wheat flour corn oats.
New York, June 11. The range in prices for leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange is given at the close of business today. The bulletin details variances across major issues and highlights notable shifts in several key duets.
Kalkaska Michigan woman Mary McKnight confessed to poisoning her brother his wife and their infant child and now faces suspicion of poisoning eight more persons over the last fifteen years including the recent case.
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