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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
1
Dispatches from St Petersburg say a well dressed woman in disguise entered the palace and fired on General Trepoff but the revolver was seized before firing. Police deny the tale amid rising lawlessness in Caucasus and unrest in Bialystok as troops and crowds clash.
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed its inquiry into whether railroad companies or their officers and employees own coal and oil stocks or properties. The move follows Tillman in the Gillespie resolution and reflects ongoing regulatory scrutiny in Washington D C.
Louisiana state senate passed a primary election bill containing a provision intended to restrict Negro voting in primaries. The measure was approved last night in Baton Rouge amid debate on civil rights implications.
A tacit agreement among the President, Secretary Shaw, and San Francisco representatives calls for a government deposit of 12 million dollars in San Francisco banks. Bonds from the city would secure the funds, remaining until the government calls for them, potentially for years.
The supreme court overruled a rehearing in the case of Mrs Aggie Meyers who is to be hanged June 29 for the murder of her husband in Kansas City two years ago. Governor Folk left for Bloomington Indiana to deliver an address and planned to return Friday to grant a respite for investigation into the facts to decide whether to commute the sentence to life imprisonment.
Washington reports Attorney General Moody will retire soon though he will stay in office for months. The understanding is Charles J. Bonaparte of Maryland, currently secretary of the navy, will become attorney general. Rumors connect the navy post to George W L Meyer and Truman H Newberry to an overseas post.
Philadelphia June 19 John Joseph Kean was held without bail after a grand jury returned a true bill. He received an immediate trial and was convicted in under an hour, then sentenced to 26 years and moved to the penitentiary within a day of arrest.
In New York on June 19 Benjamin Howard an actor formerly with The Girl From Kay's was found dead on a Riverside Drive bench. A policeman discovered the body sitting upright with a poison bottle nearby and cigarette stubs scattered about. Howard supported Hattie Williams and Sam Bernard in The Girl From Kay's and had been out of work since the show closed. His pockets held $10.45.
Bay City Michigan reports that Dr. William G. Hare and Charles Delzell drowned when a steam launch carrying six men on a fishing trip capsized in Saginaw Bay. Authorities investigated the accident and rescued several passengers.
St Louis county endures a water famine with Clayton Kirkwood Webster Groves Ferguson Floris and nearby towns without supply since yesterday morning. An estimated 5000 people lack water as workers scour about 20 miles from the city for a burst main believed responsible for the outage.
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 19 Special Charles Weare 78 a pioneer businessman and Republican politician dies. He served in the 1864 Illinois legislature.
Ohio miners totaling 35000 are ordered to return to work by Wednesday after a two year contract grant of a 5.88 percent wage increase on the 1904-5 scale. Eastern Ohio unions will replace non union workers with union labor. In Pennsylvania the Mahanoy City collieries, 12 pits with 8000 workers, are flooded due to heavy rain since Saturday.
Chicago reports Minneapolis millers push to reopen a Mississippi boat line from Twin Cities to the Gulf to export flour. They cite European complaints of delays via New York and sea-board congestion. Boat transport could cut costs to under a quarter of rail haul to the Atlantic and under half the combined lake and rail rates.
In Washington on June 19 Senator Dolliver sought a presidential review for Capt. Garst brother of Senator Garst who was courtmartialed for allowing the battleship Rhode Island to run aground on a sand bar in Hampton Roads. The president will investigate and may lessen the punishment while Secretary Bonaparte has approved the court’s finding with a reduced sentence from one year suspension and half pay plus loss of five numbers to six months suspension.
Mrs. William Lambing died in Cedar Rapids at 2 30 this morning after pneumonia led to heart neuralgia. She had lived in West Liberty for 15 years before moving to Cedar Rapids three months ago. Survived by husband two sons one daughter. Burial plans pending West Liberty cemetery.
Emil Schultz a 13 year old Clinton boy disappeared while swimming with companions near the river bank. He ventured beyond his depth and cried for help as cramps seized his legs. Friends were unable to reach him and his body was recovered an hour later near the scene. He was an orphan whose parents had died years ago.
Reports from Missouri, Des Moines, and Iowa describe a welcome widespread rainfall ending a lengthy drought. The bulletin notes cool, dry early days and later showers aiding corn while hay, oats, and barley show damage from prior dryness. Farmers hope for continued moisture to secure yields.
Col W W Lumpkin announced his bid for the United States Senate seat in Columbia South Carolina as the campaign opens tomorrow. He is a Confederate veteran with ties to a former Georgia governor and current high court members, running among eight gubernatorial candidates.
The Fairfield Gas and Electric Co. plant burned at 10:25 last night in Fairfield Iowa and was completely destroyed. Loss estimated around 6000 dollars. Cause believed to be from a coal pile. Electric light service not significantly damaged.
Red Wing Minnesota June 19 William Bates a clam fisherman found a pearl in a clam shell said to be the largest fresh water pearl. It weighs 85 grains and its value is estimated at several thousand dollars.
Special weather notes from Chicago indicate generally fair skies across Iowa tonight and Wednesday with showers limited to extreme east portions tonight. Temperatures will be cooler tonight as the moon rises and evening sun sets early.
John M. Pattison governor of Ohio died at his Milford home at 4 20 pm after a five month illness. Andrew L Harris lieutenant governor Republican becomes governor. Pattison suffered a relapse from Brights disease and died peacefully with his wife and daughters at his side. He had earlier faced a strenuous campaign and late life recovery efforts.
Des Moines reports Iowa Democrats align with eastern conservatives in backing Bryan to influence the national convention. Key leaders including J. M. Parsons, Charles A. Walsh, W. W. Marsh, John W. Sullivan, Charles Miller and Judge Wade endorse Bryan as the national path against Rooseveltism and republican conservatism, with Hearst seen as waiting.
New York June 19. The court of special sessions ruled that Negro societies may adopt and use the emblem of any secret organization that excludes them from membership. The decision came in the Olridge R. Johnson case. Johnson, charged on three counts for wearing a button bearing the emblem of the order of Ellis, was discharged.
Montezuma Iowa June 19 Poweshiek county convention instructs its delegation to support A B Cummins for governor The Perkins faction was present but minority and despite a hard pre con vention fight the gathering ended in harmony
Madison report says Secretary of State Walter L. Houser was held for trial in municipal court after a warrant charging a $2000 bribe offer to influence a state Republican campaign. Insurance Commissioner Host alleged the offer intended to sway a favorable ruling on Equitable Life dividends. Houser posted $2000 bond.
The agricultural bill is approved by the chamber and forwarded to a conference committee to reconcile differences. Key lawmakers from major farming interests and the administration will negotiate provisions on subsidies and regulatory changes.
House committee approves Watson bill for an annual 50,000 traveling expenses for the president and guests. Speaker to announce conferees later amid disputes over minority members. Pierce nominated as minister to Norway. Huntington Wilson to succeed him. House also passes militia efficiency bill with a 2,000,000 appropriation.
Hundreds from nearly every state gathered at Notre Dame to witness St Mary's festival and commencement. Fifteen women finished English studies and five earned music degrees with names listed: Warfel, Frawley, Byron, Berteling, Enrarit, Bennett, Bentley, Cliff, Lindsay, Baotly, O'Brien, Fitzgerald, Mitchel, O Lavsili n, Eberhart, Fink, Meifeld, Nelson, Mooney.
C W Martin farmer north of Sissaton and his wife perished with three young children when they attempted to cross the Little Minnesota river last night. The stream was swollen from recent rains and the tragedy occurred in June.
Washington June 19 William Nelson Cromwell again refused to answer questions put by the Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals during the Isthmian canal investigations. He cited confidential relations with his client the new Panama Canal Company and said his refusals were made with the profoundest respect for the committee.
King Haakon and Queen Maud landed in Trondhjem at 6 30 pm and were greeted with widespread enthusiasm as they arrived.
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