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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
1
A perception grows among leaders that Bryan maintains tight control and drives policy within the Democratic Party. The impression suggests strong influence at the top shaping strategy and direction.
Des Moines June 15 The Iowa Democratic leadership moves to reaffirm the Kansas City platform with W J Bryan allied with Walsh of Ottumwa and others like Butler Weaver and Rinehart guiding strategy. Opponents among gold Democrats quietly test the field as county conventions approach to shape the state delegation.
Thirteenth national convention of the Modern Woodmen of America opens in Indianapolis with W. A. Northcott presiding. Delegates from Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Kansas and Missouri arrive to debate readjustment of rates while candidates vie for head banker and top posts.
The Chicago hotel strike shows improvement as many workers return to jobs. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, arrived in Chicago and offered mediation to both sides.
At dawn Sunday Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Erin escorted Shamrock III into port in New York after a stormy voyage, marking a tense sea crossing and return to harbor.
The Skuptschina votes thanks to army officers for killing the king and queen. Prince Peter Karageorgevitch is unanimously elected king amid a city filled with soldiers. Officials decide not to publish or reward the regicides.
Estherville Iowa June 15 at the Republican county convention of Emmet county Representative B. F. Robinson faced Cummins backed by Union and Webster counties. Cummins leads through all sessions securing party support and besting rivals in every ballot.
A historic report details a town in Oregon erased by a natural disaster as residents flee the scene. The incident leaves no intact structures, with authorities assessing total loss and coordinates for recovery and aid.
News from Oregon reports a cloud burst devastates Heppner with 50 to 500 lives feared lost. Messenger accounts say the town of about 1200 was struck as wires were down and advices are meagre. Albuquerque flood threats worsen Rio Grande levees as downstream losses rise.
A telegram from Geneva reports a street clash between partisans of King Karageorgovich and Milan the legitimized half brother of Alexander over a torn down proclamation. Karageorgovich telegraphed acceptance of the Serbian throne to Belgrade this afternoon.
Isaac Mintonye, a well to do retired farmer, was found dead at his Fremont residence. Authorities believe he died of natural causes, with no signs of violence and the death likely dating from Thursday. The incident was reported June 15 in Fremont, Iowa.
New York June 15 The Northern Securities company formed by J P Morgan and J J Hill will be dissolved and its Great Northern and Northern Pacific stocks distributed to shareholders. Officials would not confirm or deny the report.
Dubuque Iowa June 15 Special St Joseph college Dubuque confirmed the degree of doctor of philosophy on Congressman M J Wade of Iowa City this morning. Mr Wade delivered the baccalaureate address.
London June 15 Premier Balfour told the House of Commons that the Serbian episode is not under consideration by foreign officers and by the cabinet. He answered a question on the matter stating it is not being reviewed by ministers.
United Mine Workers in the anthracite region meet in Scranton discussing advisability of a strike after alleging operators refuse to recognize miners on the conciliation board. No action taken yet as the session continues.
Vienna papers spread word that the pope died last Saturday but Vatican dispatches say the pope is not worse and asks why they want him to be gone. The pontiff insists he has harmed no one.
Chicago voters in the laundry workers union rejected a renewed strike plan. The referendum conducted at union headquarters on June 14 showed members voting against walking out over laundry conditions and wages.
A cluster of residential buildings collapsed in Berlin today burying many occupants. Officials report forty deaths confirmed with many more feared trapped as rescue crews work amid the ruins.
Ed Thorpe and Joe Crawford were arrested in Jackson Kentucky and held to the grand jury on arson and related charges after the hotel of Capt B J Ewen, a key witness in the Jett murder case, burned early Sunday. Militia guarded the witness as authorities linked the blaze to feuds and intimidation surrounding the trials of Curtiss Jett and Tom White.
Mrs Christina Behrens, a life convict at Anamosa prison, hanged herself in the penitentiary. She was admitted December 18, 1897 for the murder and poisoning of her husband, a case that drew statewide attention. Prolonged despondency led to the act.
The body of Philip Walker, who with Louis Grady drowned in the Iowa River during canoeing on Thursday night, was found floating downstream this morning. The corpse was badly decomposed and Walker's mother is prostrated and in alarm.
In Des Moines on June 15 Dr Charles H Hoffman eminent bacteriologist denied rumors he is Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria calling the claim unfounded and without basis.
Denison Iowa June 15 W A Porter an elderly veteran fired at his wife then tried to kill himself in a jealous rage. Both are in hospital and may recover according to doctors.
In Butte Montana on June 15 Jack O Keefe of Chicago and Jimmy Britt of San Francisco fought twenty rounds to a draw. Both fighters failed to gain a clear advantage and the match ended evenly.
Vincennes Ind June 15 The entire corn crop in Steen township has been killed by frost, with a large area laid waste by the June storm King.
Curtis Jett testified he did not kill Attorney Marcum, claiming his hand was too swollen to pull a trigger. He denied telling Marcum’s sister that Judge Hargis’ money killed Marcum, or that he fired the shots. Union, Johnson, and Lyon counties report deep rifts over free silver, government ownership, and party unity as Des Moines set for June 24.
Special market dispatch from H. J. Toher & Co. details Chicago commodities and livestock quotes for June 15 with July and Sept prices for corn oats and meats. Hogs cattle and sheep receipts in Chicago and Kansas City Omaha results shown alongside global wheat and corn movements and weekly visible supplies.
A listing of current bond and security prices in New York shows varied quotations across categories. Investors monitor yields and market activity as dealers post latest bid and ask levels for government and corporate instruments.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. June 15 forecast notes sun up at 4 15 am and sunset at 7 27 pm with the moon rising at 10 54 pm. Chicago and Iowa area conditions are mild with warming trend into the week.
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