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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
1
Belgrade June 19 reports a Constantinople telegram says a revolt has broken out in Turkey and the sultan abdicated but confirmation is lacking in diplomatic circles. London notes stray reports of upheaval with little verifiable news due to censorship and an uneasy Turkish state.
The Adams and Sarber Oil Company of Cleveland files voluntary bankruptcy in U S Court Cleveland. Assets listed at 170 000 dollars with liabilities of 331 000 dollars. The filing was recorded June 19.
Lieutenant Governor William A. Northcott of Illinois was robbed in Indianapolis on June 19 by a hotel thief. The thief took his gold watch chain and charm valued at 500 dollars and 35 dollars in cash.
A blaze in the Sencenbaugh business block at Aurora Newfoundland on June 19 killed one person and injured five others. Damage from the fire is estimated at 125000 dollars.
Will Zimmerman, 20, attempted a loop but fell from the top and fractured his skull. Authorities expect he will die as trials are halted.
Gen. Charles Dick of Akron was chosen by the Republican state central committee to direct the Ohio campaign this year.
Fort Dodge Iowa June 19 State Senator Thomas D Healy of Fort Dodge announces his candidacy for United States district judge of the northern district of Iowa.
Mrs. John Thordsen, jailed in Council Bluffs Iowa on a chicken theft charge, attempted suicide with her hair ribbon. The ribbon broke during the gesture, preventing self harm.
In Glasgow Montana and New York the World reports a condemned murderer named William Hardee and his ally killed a guard and wounded two others after escaping jail. A posse battle left Hardee dead, a posse member mortally wounded, and the jail mob hanged Hardee’s companion Jack Brown from a courthouse window.
Rumors claim Postmaster General Payne will resign under pressure as investigations widen. Probes trace alleged crookedness across many post offices with grand juries set to act after inspectors finish.
Washington June 19 renewed talk of resignation of Postmaster General Payne surfaces amid inspectorate findings in New York Cincinnati Chicago and other offices. In civil suit at district court Judge D W Jackson hears divorce petitions between Margaret Russell and Thomas Russell with cross petitions alleging illegal marriage and child custody while witnesses and neighbors testify.
In Jackson Kentucky the Jett White murder case jury could not agree after weighing charges. The panel stood eleven to one for Jett and seven to five for White, then discharged with no conviction reached. In Chicago negotiations continue as waiters and employers seek a full strike settlement amid union demands.
New York June 19 Africander a three-year-old son of Star Ruby Afric Queen won the Suburban handicap in its twenty year history first time a three-year-old led the field of fifteen. Owners Charles Dwyer and Simeon Deimel earned 16690 in the stake.
Clinton from upriver overwhelmed Muscatine 30 to 1 as errors and slumps plagued the visitors. Official box shows heavy miscues and limited hits. game ended early with Clinton dominating and Muscatine calling off planned second contest.
Carroll Ila June 19, President Bryan of Washington State Agricultural College may be selected as president of the Iowa Agricultural College.
At the head camp of the Modern Woodmen the rate readjustment question was rejected. The committee report was turned down as other plans are being presented and discussed.
Frank C. Barry, long affiliated with the Rock Island passenger department in Kansas City, has resigned from railroad work and entered the real estate business in Kansas City.
Major General Frank Wheaton United States Army retired dies at his home in Washington D C at age 79. He previously served with distinction in the Army and passed away on June 19 in the capital.
In St. Petersburg on June 19 Russia joined Austria in demanding the punishment of the assassins of King Alexander and Queen Draga of Servia.
General F M Drake of Centerville Iowa contributes thirty five thousand dollars to the Memorial university in Mason City. The gift strengthens the university’s endowment and supports its programs.
Iowa City June 19 Special President MacLean denies resigning as head of the state university. A pending European trip sparked the rumor but he confirms he will remain in office.
In Iowa five county Democratic conventions reflect a split on Bryan with one county for Van Wagenen and others endorsing Kansas City platform or gold and silver factions. Dubuque votes equal for gold and silver. Adel endorses KC platform while Allison goes against Bryan. Orange City supports Van Wagenen for governor and government ownership.
Washington June 19 The President named General S M B Young to be chief of the general staff with the rank of lieutenant general effective August 15.
Rome reporters note the pope had a minor night relapse with doctors summoned. By morning his holiness is reported better and under care.
At a two days sale in Macy Indiana the top price reached 15700 dollars for Ideal Sunrise sold to a stock company of ten men from Mine LaKens Cisco Indiana. Sunrise won first prize at the Chicago world's fair in 1893.
Market dispatch notes open and closing ranges for Wheat Corn and Oats with July September and Dec contracts and spot Park Lard and Ribs. Chicago live stock shows hogs mixed to weak and cattle steady to strong with 26 000 hogs and 3 000 cattle receipts. Regional receipts list Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Duluth with today and prior week figures and Liverpool grain prices up slightly.
Washington June 19 ex Speaker Henderson holds the record for securing rural delivery routes. Of 1 092 routes in Iowa he obtained 192 for his district, more than the total secured by twenty eight other states.
Chicago June 19 Robert Fitzsimmons ex champion boxer announces engagement to Julia May Gifford prima donna of When Johnny Comes Marching Home company now at McVicker's Theater.
Heppner Oregon reports fifteen additional victims found in debris fifteen miles downstream from the city, bringing the toll from Sunday's cloudburst to a higher total as searchers continue efforts.
Nine people were killed and six injured in a head on crash between an Illinois Central passenger train and a freight near Raymond Iowa. Freight crew misread orders and two passenger cars telescoped. Identified dead include Waterloo men Fred Stoneman and I C C Miller. Dubuque mail clerk F L Groom. two tramps injured John Hurtt and Charles Moran of Independence.
St. Louis June 19. BE. J. Arnold, indicted over operate get rich quick schemes, surrendered to the police.
The Postal Telegraph and Cable company opened its Burlington office late yesterday. Ed Z Norton, a veteran operator from Burlington, is named manager as the firm enters the city with two telegraph companies serving the community.
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with local thunderstorms possible tonight. Sun rises at 4 15 and sets at 7 28 with the moon rising at 12 22 a m.
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