Public Building Bill Clears Lower House
The public building bill passed the lower house without amendment. All towns named in yesterday's dispatch receive a share and await senate action with broad expectations of passage.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
1
Court martial finds Captain Wynne guilty of insubordination
The court martial of Captain R. F. Wynne of the United States Marine Corps has found him guilty and recommended dismissal from the service. The case is now with the President for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
R. F. Wynne
United States Marine Corps
Arranged Anti Trust League Names Bryan Meeting Committee
A committee was appointed to organize a meeting with Bryan. The group will oversee the arrangements and carry the task of coordinating the event under the league’s oversight.
A U W Decides to Assess Members at Meeting
The Asssociation of the Ancient Order of United Workmen votes to levy assessments on all members amid debt worries. Prominent Democrats from across the country attend as the President approves Captain Wynne's resignation, to be effective immediately. Letts Iowa June 26 reports detail a Methodist district convention with Rev J W Hancher and various papers on church unity. Afternoon sessions include minister reports, a fine luncheon, and upcoming talks by Rev J W Potter and J R Hanley with a Muscatine quartet. High rate jurisdictions agree on a fixed rate plan, with a Bryan reception committee named by the Anti-Trust League including Tom L Johnson and others, chaired by Governor Folk. Possible aid-guarantee fund mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hancher
Mt. Pleasant
Hancher
Muscatine
Pugh
Riverside
New York
N. Y
Commercial Travelers Anti- Trust League
William Hoge
League
Bryan
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Francis Burton Harrison
Bird S. Coler
Augustus Thomas
Lewis Nixon
Alexander Troub
A. H. Eastman
John H. O’brien
Congress
Governor Folk
Montreal
Canada
Supreme Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Agzo
Thaw faces murder charge in dramatic New York case
Harry Kendall Thaw, son of a Pittsburgh millionaire, is held after fatally shooting architect Stanford White at Madison Square Garden. Thaw’s defense contends insanity, bail denied, coroner’s inquest set, with Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw key to ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Thaw
New York
N. Y
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Tenderloin
Madison Square Roof Garden
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
McKim, Mead & White, Architects
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Young Thaw
Public building bill advances through House without opposition
Washington June 26 Special The public building bill including all towns previously granted has passed the House without amendment and now proceeds to the Senate. With no opposition or proposed amendments in either chamber, supporters expect smooth passage and a presidential signature after Senate approval. Muscatine's new public building project is farther along than ever, with Congressman Dawson noted for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Frank J. Stillman
Cannon
Allison
Muscatine
Dawson
Woman Balloonist Hurt In Fall At Park
Miss Lota Ails worth, 25, amateur balloonist from Lewis town Illinois, fell about 100 feet from her parachute while making a ascent at an amusement park in Peoria yesterday afternoon. She landed on a rock pile and suffered internal injuries believed to be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Lota Ailsworth
Lewistown
National Bank Supervisors Hold Annual Convention
State bank examiners from many states attend the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks annual convention in Milwaukee. They aim to improve banking department efficiency and secure uniform examination of banks and laws across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of Supervisors of State Banks
Aledo Baseball Team Arrives for Series with Independents
The Aledo baseball squad reached our city last night aboard the steamer Helen Blair from New Boston Illinois for a three game set with the Independents. The Illinois lads are fast and the series promises interest. The Independents landed this afternoon on the El Paso from Moline after delivering a measure to Rock Island yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blair
Aledo
New Boston
Independents
Illinois
el Paso
Moline
Rock Island
American Magazine sold to Phillips Publishing group
The American Magazine long known as Leslie's Monthly and led by Frederic L. Colver with Ellery Sedgwick and others has been sold to the Phillips Publishing company. The buyer includes John S. Phillips Lincoln Steffens Ray Stannard Baker Ida Tarbell A A Boyden Peter Dunne and William Allen White. Price is about 400000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Magazine
Leslie’s Monthly
Frederic L. Colver
Ellery Sedgwick
William Morrow
R. C. Wilson
C. D. Spalding
Phillips Publishing Company
John S. Phillips
Lincoln Steffens
Ray Stannard Baker
Ida M. Tarbell
A. A. Boyden
MacClure
S Magazine
Peter Finley Dunne
William Allen White
Sel fridge Waring to open London dry goods store
London June 26 H G Selfridge of Chicago announces formation of Sel fridge Waring a London dry goods corporation with capital stock 35 000 000. It has an Oxford street building option and plans a Sept 1 1907 opening modeled on Marshall Field Chicago about half its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
H. G. Selfridge
Chicago
Selfridge & Waring
Oxford Street
Marshall Field
Notire to Militia Officers on Rifle Practice Benefits
Acting Secretary of War Oliver issues guidance to state and territorial militia officers on using recent legislation. At least 25 percent of federal funds for National Guard operations must go to rifle practice. Land bought with government funds for rifle ranges is US title. states act as trustees. Loss or destruction costs may be deducted from the state's next year's allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oliver
United States
Found Dead in Panitorium in West Liberty
Charlie Hormel proprietor of a panitorium on Third Street was found dead in the bathroom at 11:15 am by a Davenport traveler. Dr. Kimball said he had been dead for some time and epilepsy is suspected. Born September 9, 1881, he was son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hormel, with sister Mina and brother Harry, and was well liked in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Charlie Hormel
Third Street
Davenport
Kimball
Charles Hormel
George Hormel
Fifth Street
Mina
Harry
Death in Palmist Parlor Ends Cedar Rapids Bottling Proprietor
John Brown, proprietor of Brown & Hurtt Bottling Works, died in a palmist's parlor in Cedar Rapids after a brief moment of prognostication and fortune telling. Readings completed in minutes as fate ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
John Brown
Brown & Hurtt Bottling Works
Couple Elopes From Marengo Seized By Police
J M Cummings a traveling man from Chicago and Ruth Wilson of Marengo were arrested after attempting to elope. They fled down a third story window using a fire escape as officers pursued them. Cummings is alleged to be a bigamist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
J. M .Cummings
Chicago
Ruth Wilson
Marengo
Cummings
Oes
Morrison Accepts Special Counsel Post for Standard Oil Probe
Chicago June 26 District Attorney C B Morrison announced he had been appointed special counsel for the government to conduct the investigation into the management of the Standard Oil company and related railroads and had accepted the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard Oi! Co
C. B. Morrison
Standard Oil Company
London to Get Meat Law From Parliament
London reports the county council health committee recommends parliamentary powers to establish food inspection stations and public slaughter houses in London and to inspect all food entering the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London County Council
Children in the Lake Drownings Near Chicago
Mary and Leonard Faulkner, children of John D. Faulkner of Langley Avenue, disappeared last Thursday and were found drowned in a Lake Michigan lagoon near the Thirty-eighth Street pier. Police used dynamite to locate the bodies. the boy was found first with clenched hands and a coat and shoe nearby, the girl surfaced after another explosion. the injuries were not described as bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary
Leonard Faulkner
John D. Faulkner
Langley Avenue
Lake Michigan
Thirty-eighth Street Pier
Basil Rederer Found Dead in Goose Lake Hotel
Basil Rederer a about 50 year old stone mason was found dead in bed this morning in the Goose Lake hotel near Clinton Iowa He had gone to Goose Lake to work Saturday night and retired in his usual health An investigation was started to determine whether death was from natural causes or self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Basil Rederer
Goose Lake
Rederer
Continuance Granted in Nagel Murder Case
William Nagel charged with the murder of Carl Brady on Island B near Muscatine Iowa will not be tried this term. The case moved from Rock Island to Henry county on a venue winge. Judge Graves granted a continuance until the November term while awaiting the supreme court habeas corpus decision. Nagel remains in Cambridge jail until trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ill
William Nagel
Carl Brady
Muscatine
Iowa
Henry County
Rock Island County
Graves
Supreme Court
Nagel
Cambride
Leaders surrender on Cebu last resistance to Americans
In Manila on June 26, Quientin and Adva, leaders of the Puila jane in Cebu, surrendered to Governor Osmeno and the constabulary. The surrender ends the armed resistance with the rifles and ammunition of their band also handed over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. I
Quientin
Adva
Osmeno
Constabulary
Cebu
Wife of Thaw to appear before grand jury
A subpoena was served on Mrs. Thaw by the district attorney calling her to appear before the grand jury on Thursday. She conferred with her husband’s lawyers at the DA’s office as Black Olcott Gruber and Bonynge, led by former Governor Frank S. Black, were engaged to represent Thaw’s interests in the criminal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Police
Criminal Court
Daniel O’reilly
Joseph Brewster
Turnbull
Tombs
Lawler
Lewis
Delafield
Evelyn Thaw
Dooley
Hoffman Captured After Davenport Murder Suspect Surrenders
Davenport June 26 Special Hoffman known as Cappy Hoffman surrenders to Davenport police claiming self defense as his plea in the fatal street shooting of John Esberg after a Sunday morning disturbance. Wounded Paul Ross is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Cappy” Hoffman
John Esberg
Chicago
Paul Ross
Shooting at Paxton Ends in Fatal Duel Over Cards
In a card game dispute at Paxton Iowa Sam Watkins drew a revolver and fatally shot Toby Hayden. Watkins was captured at Bussey this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Paxton
Sam Watkins
Toby Hayden
Watkins
Bussey
Woman jailed in Iowa for attempted murder by razor attack
Mrs Frank Parr is jailed in Oskaloosa Iowa on an attempted murder charge after locking herself in a closet with Edna Fritz and slashing the girl with a razor. A ferocious struggle ensued and Fritz escaped severely cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Frank Parr
Edna Fritz
Centerville Approves Two More Miles of Brick Paving
The Centerville city council passed resolutions for two additional miles of brick paving. A contract will be let on July 10, bringing total paving to seven miles in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Mrs Roosevelt Heads to Oyster Bay as Kids Join
Mrs Roosevelt leaves Washington for Oyster Bay on June 26 as the president’s children are already at the seaside home awaiting her arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Corey Denies Wife Charges in Divorce Case
W E Corey president of United States Steel Corp filed an answer in Reno Nevada denying that his wife is a legal resident of Nevada and denying abandonment. The document was signed in New York on June 19 and filed June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Nevada
Corey
New York
Burlington catcher Whitney dies after pitched-ball injury
Waterloo Iowa June 26 Special. Catcher Whitney of the Burlington baseball team died this morning from a head injury caused by a pitched ball during last Sunday's game. He had remained unconscious since the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Whitney
Burlington
Wolves Den Found Near 76 Township Farm
County Treasurer Stocker paid a bounty of two dollars on three young wolves. W R Scott of 76 township brought in the wolf cubs after discovering a den on his farm this morning at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Stocker
W. R. Scott
Young Girl Drowns Drawing Water From Well
In Marshalltown Iowa on June 26 Nellie Cross aged from Grand Junction fell headfirst into a well while using a rope and bucket and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Nellie Cross
Grand Junction
James Fiske Sentenced Five Days for Prolonged Drunk
James Fiske was jailed for five days in Justice Howe's court on an information by Officer Zeug. He was arrested Sunday and released yesterday morning on the promise of good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fiske
Howe
Zeug
Fiske
Weather for Iowa and Chicago forecast
The Chicago dispatch reports likely showers tonight or Wednesday with warmer conditions tonight. It notes sunrise at 4 17 and sunset at 7 29 with the moonset at 10 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nad
Patch
Bill
Methodist Ministers OF the
Muscatine District
Gath
Anti-Trust League
Department
Wynne
of the
Letts
F. B. Tucker
J. W. Potter
J. R. Hanley
Muscatine Epworth League
Tillman, Elkins and Cullom
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
Panama Canal
Jefferson Market
BUY American Magazine
McClure
Deal
Field Store
Place OF Business
Palmist
Morrison
Will Ap
Pear
Grand Jury
New York, N. Y
Poena
Mrs. Thaw
District Attorney's
Fice
Frank S. Black
Was
Hoffman
Buxton
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