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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
The Democratic state convention named a ticket led by Jerry Sullivan of Creston, calling the old platforms obsolete. The slate is described as a forlorn hope and aligned with traditions before 1836, with all ism platforms exploded to satisfy old-line Democrats.
In Des Moines the reorganized Democrats chose their ticket led by Governor Jerry Sullivan and J. D. Butler for lieutenant governor amid a split over reaffirming the Kansas City platform and railway government ownership. Two minority reports were rejected as the convention backed no endorsement of radical planks.
In Des Moines on June 25 delegates of Iowa Democrats renew allegiance to the party and urge tariff reform, direct senatorial elections, anti injunctions, self government for the Philippines and Puerto Rico, and a crackdown on Wall Street and corporate power. They condemn Republican financial policy and demand thorough investigations of government departments including the Post Office.
Peter II becomes ruler of Servia and takes the oath today amid significant public enthusiasm. The coronation and ceremony mark a new era as royal traditions are observed and the nation anticipates stability under the new monarchy.
The United States decided today to formally request information from Russia regarding the treatment of Jews. The action signals diplomatic concern and potential follow up in a bilateral context.
A flood and weather turmoil disrupt Topeka Kansas scenes as leaders Cleage and Armour clash over army control and Wheat Market influence. A petition to Bnai Brith signals social and political pressure while czars government receives reports of mass departures and forced actions.
Washington considers petition from the Bnai B’rith executive council urging action on Russian treatment of Jews. Roosevelt initially hesitated but will forward the petition, signed by leading U.S. citizens outside federal office holders.
Delegates at the Iowa convention clash over reaffirmation and government ownership. G F Rinehart cites a rejected plank on monetary policy tied to Andrew Jackson’s era. S A Brewster pressure shifts focus to tariff and trust plank calling tariff removal on cheap US goods and limits on other imports.
United States engineers under Captain H M Chittenden plan to shift the Missouri River back toward Yankton South Dakota by using the steamer Robert and towboats to cut through a mile wide sand bar that has separated the river from the town for years. Senator Robert J Gamble of Yankton secured war department approval for the project which aims to reconstruct a parallel dike system along the Nebraska bank to restart river flow toward Yankton.
H O Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Co testified before the St Louis grand jury that a $1000 payment to John A Lee for literary work tied to the trade paper was ordinary business and not extraordinary. He said Lee owned or edited the paper and advertised the company's ads for years.
Dublin Indiana June 25 Frank Birtch Rushville butcher released from county jail after voluntary confinement for several weeks. He and Grace Lewis Greenfield were jailed for unlawful cohabitation. Birtch bailed out, then returned to jail to stay while Miss Lewis remained imprisoned. The Lewis father secured her release and Birtch agreed to leave custody.
Montgomery Ala June 25 John W Pace a leading Alabama slaveholder pleaded guilty to holding negroes in peonage and was sentenced to five years imprisonment in eleven concurrent cases One case was appealed with a $5000 bond set Pace a prominent state figure among wealthiest men in Alabama faces the sentences in connection with the conspiracy charges.
In Rome on June 25 a grand assembly witnessed what is believed to be Pope Leo XIII’s last public consistory. The visibly frail pope, greeted with cheers of long live Leo, blessed the crowd as he moved slowly to the papal throne. The ceremony featured a stately cortege and an audience that included many Americans.
King Peter was greeted by enthusiastic crowds in Belgrade with a holiday atmosphere across Servia. Diplomatic reps largely silent save for Russian and Austrian envoys, while a band of assassins helped tilt him to the throne. The arrival train carried two dingy coaches and two ordinary sleeping cars. Thousands of peasants crowded the city as officials gathered at the station platform.
Washington June 25 John A Jewell a member of the board of general appraisers is slated for removal due to inattention to duty and a divorce suit involving his wife Secretary Shaw held a hearing this week and his explanations were unsatisfactory His successor has been chosen though the announcement may wait three to four weeks
Topeka June 25 Senator Hessin states defense will claim self defense for Chauncey Dewey and three associates in the Berry killing inquiry. The trio under arrest includes Dewey Wilson and McBride with no admission that they fired the fatal shot. The Berry claimant named only McBride as the shooter.
A tornado struck Dolliver in Wright county yesterday afternoon, damaging buildings as it moved northeast. No lives were reported lost, though extensive destruction followed the storm.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on June 25 George Milledge allegedly beating his divorced wife ingested ten grains of strychnine while being arrested and died in great agony.
The Kaiser visited the battleship Kearsarge in Kiel amid gun salutes and drums after an earlier visit by Admiral Cotton and the American squadron. He displayed intimate knowledge of American naval matters and was given an impressive reception aboard.
Chicago on June 21 reports a wide inquiry into the local postoffice, led by Postoffice Inspector Stuart. Officials tied to the Chicago branch face possible suspension amid alleged scandals and irregularities in appointments contracts and other dealings. Postmaster F E Coyne acknowledged receiving daily letters from headquarters but declined to reveal specifics, pledging Washington to announce any findings.
Market data from Chicago with wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and live stock. Provides open high low close, receipts and car lots for WHEAT CORN OATS PORK LARD RIBS and livestock at Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. Northwest wheat receipts and regional comparisons included.
Chicago reports Iowa will likely see showers tonight and Friday. Sunrise is 4:17 a.m., sunset 7:29 p.m., and the moon will set at 7:48 p.m.
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