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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1903

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Is Crime Qaly Su nted Jews Driven From Russia

A fragment mentions Jews being driven from Russia in a charged wartime era context. The text references displacement and persecution themes with minimal concrete details or dates.

Massacre Rumors Circulate About Mad Mullah

Rumors claim the Mad Mullah ordered or led a massacre against English forces and civilians, though details are unclear and reports conflict on dates and locations.

Murderous appeals threaten Jews in Bessarabia

Dispatches from Odessa report lithographed calls to finish Kishineff violence and drive Jews from Southern Russia with warnings of wholesale exodus. US and British officials discuss presenting a petition to the czar while diplomacy hangs on Russia’s response. In Abyssinia the Mad Mullah's troops win battles, but London papers cite no reverse.

London Eng Odessa Russia Bessarabia Kishineff War Office General Manning Mullah

Man leaps from table during surgery in Racine

James Hadding of Keokuk Iowa, under chloroform for an operation at St Luke s hospital, sprang from the table and fell upon the surgeons knives. The jugular vein narrowly escaped being severed as they thrust the blades into his throat.

Racine, Wis James Hadding Keokuk St. Luke's Hospital

Pope Weakens as Fatigue Behind Stomach Trouble

Rome reports the pope remains weak with loss of appetite. Physicians attribute the stomach upset to fatigue from the consistory duties and hot summer weather, noting his remarkable vitality despite the strain.

Rome Italy

Episcopal Minister Joseph DeForest Dies in San Francisco

Rev. Joseph DeForest an Episcopal minister from Davenport Iowa was found dead in his hotel bed in San Francisco. He had recently arrived to attend to property in the area and was staying at a city hotel when the death occurred.

San Francisco Joseph DeForest Davenport

Cornell Wins Intercollegiate Rowing Race on Hudson

In Poughkeepsie on June 27 Cornell's varsity eight swept past rivals to win the intercollegiate rowing race on the Hudson by about ten lengths.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Cornell Hudson

Three Negroes Lynched in Baker County Jail Break

Albany Ga June 27 Garfield Mc Coy George McKinney and William Wiley all negroes were taken from the jail at Newton Baker county twenty one miles south of here and lynched. The three men were in jail for killing F S Bullard a white man.

Albany Garfield McCoy George McKinney William Wiley Newton Baker County Here F. S. Bullard

Carmel man kills girl who jilted him in Connecticut

P H Worden of Carmel New York killed Edith Roscoe of Carmel by slashing her throat after she refused his marriage proposal. The incident occurred in Sherman Connecticut on June 27. Police noted motive was rejection as Worden confessed to the fatal act.

Sherman, Conn P. H. Worden Carmel N. Y Edith Roscoe

Weather for Iowa Tonight and Sunday

Chicago dispatch reports generally fair weather for Iowa tonight and Sunday with only minor exceptions.

Chicago

Real estate transfer to Heinz for Weed Park land

James and Mary Weed deed 100 acres in section 25 township 27 to H. J. Heinz for 20000 dollars. The parcel, part of Weed park with remaining land north and northwest, will be used by Heinz in his pickle industry.

County Recorder’s Office James Mary Weed H. J. Heinz Weed Park Mr. Heinz

President Roosevelt Leaves on Vacation

President Roosevelt departed Washington for Oyster Bay this morning with secretaries, a stenographer, a messenger, and secret service personnel accompanying him.

Washington Oyster Bay Washington, D. C Roosevelt Secret Service

Iowa City Boy Drowns In River Accident

Eddie Bowden aged four fell into the Iowa River in Iowa City and drowned this afternoon.

Iowa City Iowa River Eddie Bowden

Pioneer Pilot Captain Townsend Ends Life Amid Pain

In St Louis on June 27 Captain George E Townsend a 70 year old former steamboat pilot hanged himself after a severe cancer left him in intense pain.

George E. Townsend St. Louis

Wapello to Host Burling ton District Conference

Wapello Iowa plans July 6 to 8 for the Burling ton District Conference of the M B E church with a full program committee led by Revs T J Meyers F W Adams George F Cannon and M E Reusch. Edward Keck seven was mauled by a dog near Jefferson township. he received care from Dr. Rogers and wore a sling. Wapello Chapter 257 Order of Eastern Star to hold memorial services July 7 in the Masonic hall. Dr Sailor former Wapello physician dies in Iowa City hospital from typhoid fever.

Wapello Burlington M. BE Brethren of Epworth League T. J. Meyers P. E F. W. Adams Geo. F. Cannon M. E. Reusch Edward Keck Henry Keck Lewis Bollinger Jefferson Township Wapello Chapter No Order of Fastern Star Masonic Hall Iowa City Sailor

Drunken man jumps moving freight train at Fairport

Jerry Maher of East St Louis attempted to board a rapidly passing Rock Island work train near Fairport about 1 o clock. He was thrown under the wheels, losing a little finger and injuring the third. Doctors treated him with chloroform, saving the third finger. He blamed intoxication and poor judgment for the accident.

Jerry Maher Fairpoort Rock Island Deport William Wrady Maher Mr. Brady East St. Louis H. M. Dean King

Fireman seeks arrest of co worker after assault

Henry Meyers a Kaisers factory fireman appeared in Justice Eversmeyer’s court seeking the arrest of John Grady. Meyers wore a bloodied linen bandage and showed a two inch gash above his left ear after Grady allegedly struck him twice with a fire shovel. He had lost his job that day and left the hearing to get medical treatment from Dr. Lyle Reppert.

Henry Meyers Kaiser F. W. Eversmeyer John Grady Meyers Grady Justice Eversmeyer Lyle Reppert

Roosevelt not involved in Iowa tariff plank

Washington June 27 Authoritative statement that President Roosevelt has had no hand in framing the tariff plank to be adopted by the Iowa Republican state convention. The report asserts he did not influence Iowa party policy.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Iowa

Two Des Moines Men Die In Wreck

A wreck near Des Moines claimed the lives of two local men. Police reported the collision occurred during the night, and investigators are reviewing road conditions and vehicle speeds.

Uniforms Here Woodman Drill Team Receives Fine New Suits

The Muscatine camp No. 106 Modern Woodmen drill team received seventeen navy blue uniforms with white trim and gold shoulder straps. Captain M. F. Eaton says the outfits are the finest in the state. They debut in memorial services tomorrow and prepare for the Burlington July 4 picnic, aiming for top appearance and strong competition.

Muscatine Camp No. 106 Modern Woodmen of America M. F. Eaton Captain Eaton Burlington Muscatine Eaton

Passenger Trains Collide in Coaldale Kill Three

Two trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line collided at Coaldale in Des Moines. Engineer John Erickson and Brakeman Jas Howard, both from Des Moines, were killed. Five other trainmen were injured but not seriously.

Des Moines Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Coaldale John Erickson Jas. Howard

Old Residents Die Six Pass Away in June Muscatine

June deaths in Muscatine include Victoria Eberhart 80 John M Andregg 84 John Schmidt 76 Barbara Engel 83 Mary Ann Schumacher 81 Georganna Smith 74 and others with ages ranging from 25 to 67. The month shows six residents over seventy and two over sixty five. Average death rate near the long term average with fourteen deaths in May.

Muscatine Victoria Eberhart John M. Andrecg John Schmidt Henry Liebbie Barbara Engel Thomas S. Bury Franklin Floyd Ella Goodrich Stella Bronner Mary Ann Schumacher

Vaudeville Week Set at Citizens Railway Park

Manager H T Fiske announces a week of acts at Citizens Railway Park. Potts and Harte perform nightly while the L Aiglons bring gymnastic novelties from Monday for six evenings. Mildred and Babelle return for another week with singing and dancing.

H. T. Fiske Citizens’ Railway Park Potts and Harte L’aiglons Mildred Babelle

Seattle widow Mrs. Lyman Banks dies after years of service

Mrs. Lyman Banks, longtime Muscatine County resident now of Seattle, died at 9:30 Friday morning June 19 at 707 West Prospect Seattle. She, 57, suffered a paralysis in 1902 and lived in service to others, directing hospitalities for returning volunteers and leading local charity work. Survived by husband three daughters and a son Lyman T. Banks Jr.

Lyman Banks Seattle Wash Banks Seattle Post-Inteligencer West Prospect Street Philippines The Denny General Hospitaliere the Grand Cross Day Nursery Plymouth Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society D. S. Kinney Roslyn Otis Hail Mary Banks Lyman T. Banks, Jr Columbus Junction Meda Klotz Keokuk W. A. Colton Mt. Vernon Cedar Rapids W. P. Paugh Walter Muscatine J. M. Delzell Morning Sun Des Moines Mazie Sprague Cyril Carpenter Will O'Connor Fredonia W. H. Hughes Washington E. E. Griffith Cotter Letha Oakes Della Hill J. A. Davison George G. D. Harrison Wichita Kansas Ann Arvor Michigan University Norman Barrett Orange New Jersey Harrison L. M. Cecil John Storms Conesville Chicago J. E. Jean F. N. Wilcox J. S. Blair E. R. Lacey C. A. Carpenter F. M. Mossberry W. A. Carr W. T. Brown C. E. Shaffer

Primary Election News From Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction reports on primary election day activities and voter anticipation. The item lists local residents traveling for study and visits, social events, and noted arrivals, with references to surrounding towns and ongoing community notices.

Street Car Men Plan July 4 Strike in St Louis

In St Louis on June 27 street car workers threaten a July 4 strike unless the transit company grants a wage increase. The action could disrupt public transport on Independence Day.

St. Louis, Mo

JOS SCHOTT HURT AT SOUTH MUSCATINE MILL

Joseph Schott was struck in the right leg by a twisted log while working on a carriage at the South Muscatine Lumber mill on Green street. The bone was set by Dr. E B Fulham, and Schott is resting as comfortably as can be expected.

South Muscatine Lumber Company Joseph Schott Green Street E. B. Fulham Schott

Recital At Miss Sparks Home Delights Pupils

Last evening at 317 West Second Street Miss Emma Sparks hosted a piano recital for her pupils and their parents. The program featured varied pieces by Florence Clark Edith Elliott Max Warner Bessie Johnson and others with solos duets and ensemble numbers ending with The Chapel in the Mountain.

Emma Sparks West Second Street Max Warner Bessie Johnson G. Lange Freulicher Jagersman G. Merkel Leonelo Denham Jolly Blacksmith Paul Jean Duet Edith Elliott Ladivic Marguerite Hannan Pearl Clark Merry Shepards Julius Jonas Leola Johnson

Murderer Attacks Inmate in Arkansas Prison Lynch Turmoil

In Hot Springs Arkansas Dougherty awaiting execution for murder of his wife fatally slashes fellow prisoner Roger Williams with a razor almost severing him at the waist. Streets rumble with anger as citizens fear a lynching in the tense aftermath of the attack.

Hot Springs Ark Dougherty Roger Williams Williams

Chicago Markets Summary from H J Toher Co

Special market report from H J Toher Co brokers with daily open high low close figures for grains and hogs. Includes corn oats pork lard ribs and live stock receipts at Chicago with county and shipper notes and Kansas City and Omaha receipts and bank statement data.

H. J. Toher & Co H. F. McKay Muscatine Chicago Ing Tod’yy S’d’y Reeves

Range of prices in leading New York stocks

New York June 27. Close of business shows prices for major railway and steel issues. Opg Atchison 16. Mo Pac 103. Un Pac 80% So Pac 48% Erie 32% Reading 49% St Paul 149% B&O 8% Wabash 44% T and S 29.74. Yopper 54% B R T 56%

New York New York Stock Exchange Opg. Atchison UN. Pac So. Pac Gri Wes Erie Penna St. Paul Hcess Wabash It. &. Steel Yopper B. RB. T

Also Mentioned on This Page

IS Crime Qaly Rus Sia Nwspa Per Stt. Petersburg Bnai Brith Society State Department St. Petersburg Foreign Office United States Paris France Jibad Abyssinia Mad Mullah Burnao Bohoel Somaliland Racine Wis Pope James Weed E. H. King Fairport Kershey Hospital Pr. Dean Hawkeye Woodman Chicago, Mil Waukee and St. Paul Road Gether Infant Fischer Georganna Smith Citizens Railway Park Mason and Filburn Ers Potts and Hart L’aigions Muscatine County Jos, Schott Solfeggio Philopena Baker Wilson Elliott Helm Hot Springs, Arkansas Kansas City Omaha Northwest Wheat Receipts Minneapolis Duluth Liverpool
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