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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
1
Rev Walser was arrested in Lorain Ohio on the charge of killing Agatha Reichlin, sister of a fellow pastor. The victim was beaten to death with a stone in her room. Bloodhounds followed a scent from the victim’s bed to Walser’s room, confirming the claim.
J. H. Wallace, once mayor of Muscatine and author of the American Trotting Register, died suddenly at his New York home today. He left Muscatine about twenty five years ago and was a prominent local figure. Survived by his wife Ellen.
In Long Island City a Coleman barrel factory fire threatened a block of five large flat buildings. A dog’s alarm roused sleepers who warned other tenants saving many lives. The blaze caused about 190000 dollars in losses.
An empty Rock Island freight car was wrecked in the yards on Thursday night when a string of cars backed into it. The impact knocked the car off the track and down an embankment, reducing it to kindling wood.
Arbor day was celebrated nicely in all the grades here yesterday with drills dialogues recitations and decorated rooms. Flowers were used in profusion and a happy and profitable time was enjoyed.
E. A. Batchelor reports his new boat is nearly finished with only the engine to install. He claims it will be among the best of its kind on the river and one of the fastest small boats around Muscatine.
Louisville watchers expect a large Derby day crowd as Benny Yanger remains the favorite at ten to eight for the boxing duel with Kid Broad. The Derby also opens with a clear sky and a fast track, Early the favorite in the Derby field.
Wapello Iowa May 2 Special The deaths of four longtime residents in Louisa County within one week shock the community. George Mosier died Wednesday John Brindle died after a fatal accident Thursday Henry Grauwinkle died Friday and Mrs W C Williamson also passed away in the period Grauwinkle born in Germany July 3 1823 lived in Wapello township since 1840 Married Elizabeth Ostricher in 1860 they had one son Henry Grauwinkle who lived with him Mrs Williamson born in Germany 1848 came to America as a youth married in 1870 mother of six funeral plans announced with interment in local cemeteries.
The president expressed anger and surprise after Iowa City debate wins were reported. Supporters praised the performance while opponents questioned the results and implications for national policy.
A brief report notes a session on adjudicating employer employee disputes, linked to court actions, ending with formal closing remarks. The event, tied to a wider discussion on arbitration and labor relations, reflects ongoing interest in dispute resolution mechanisms.
Iowa defeats Minnesota two to one in the annual university debate held in Iowa City. George E. Hill C. H. Edmondson and E. R. Johnston for Iowa argued for the resolution on labor disputes and administration of justice.
Heavy frosts and wintry winds on May 1 slash fruit crops and threaten wheat yields in Michigan Missouri and Indiana. Farmers, fruit growers, and market gardeners report millions in losses as dispatches detail widespread damage.
Britt Iowa May 2 scarce a crew found after a farmer's wife said she saw a man matching a robber's description. The United States Express agent John Peterson was robbed of $10,900 and no definite crew has been secured yet.
The Army and Navy Register condemns Lt General Miles and his recent report of atrocities in the Philippines in its May 2 issue. An ongoing dispute centers on Miles who has long been a supporter of the general.
New York May 2. In the name of one of his clerks C M Rand Russell Sage sues the Iowa Central railway of which he was president for 2000 dollars. The claim covers preparing testimony in the suit against the Peoria and Pekin Union Railroad company.
It is estimated that about 55,000 workers in the United States and Canada went on strike yesterday. The nationwide action disrupted industries and drew sharp attention from labor groups.
The deanery of southeastern Iowa Episcopal churches will hold a one day session at St James church in Oskaloosa on May 5. Rev J Hollister Lynch of Ottumwa leads the deanery. Rev F F Beckerman of Muscatine attends. Bishop Morrison will confirm a class and missionary addresses by several pastors will be delivered.
In Columbus Junction on May 2 many neighbors share updates. Ella Duncan returns from Des Moines. R L Reiley and wife visit DeWitt. Mrs M J Pierce and Miss Mae Crammond go home to Wapello. funeral for John Brendle follows an accident. band plans open air concerts return this evening. Eastman business student Frank Van Horn recovers from typhoid fever. various families travel or report illness and minor events around town.
County Auditor A C Noble received a statement from M T Gass superintendent of the Iowa Soldiers Orphans home Muscatine county bill for April amounts to 839 67. The sum will be transferred from the county fund to the orphans home. An official notes that approving every applicant could raise the annual county bill to about 3000.
Nicholas Schedan, aged elder of Illinois City, died yesterday morning at 11 o clock after months of failing health. He leaves two sons James C. of Illinois City and George W. of Nebraska. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at his residence.
President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Junction City Kansas from Topeka just before noon. Fort Riley cavalry formed a salute at the station as Roosevelt spoke briefly from a stand near the train.
Mason City Iowa May 2 Cashier F S Secor of the Winnebago City bank remains missing after leaving for Milwaukee last Friday. Authorities believe foul play occurred though his accounts are reported intact at the bank.
Deed filed shows J Scott Blackwell transferring the Grand hotel to Frank Bowman. Another deed records sale of a Lucas street lot belonging to Charles Reesink with William Freers etux as buyers for 450 dollars. The property adjoins Reesink’s parcel.
West Liberty Iowa May 2 Miss Mollie Mountain has returned from an extended stay in the east H E Wiley is assisting at the Hise house for a time Mr and Mrs E W Gifford of St Paul left for Des Moines Mrs Gifford has been guest of Mr Gifford s parents on Calhoun street while her husband was in New York Mrs H E Wiley and children returned from Letts and nearby places Thursday noon Baby Arden about three years old in Letts was injured when a mill door slammed on his head his swelling is decreasing and he is expected to recover in a few days.
May 2 reports from Constantinople say many Bulgarians died in a bomb explosion in Salonica on the same day as the Ottoman bank blast. Three Austrian warships are en route to Salonica.
Twenty handsome uniforms for Paudiet's band arrived today. The dark blue suits feature black trimming and blue caps bearing the inscription Paudiet in bold letters.
The regiment band of the Fifty Sixth Town National Guard, formerly stationed at Algona, has been ordered mustered out after an inspection found deficiency in numbers.
President Loubet and King Edward reviewed 18,000 troops at the Paris garrison in the morning. A municipal reception followed the review.
George Williamson Crawfe of Birmingham Alabama, a colored student, wins a Francis Wayland prize debate at Yale in New Haven Connecticut reported May 2. He is among the prize winners in the contest.
Manila May 2 Rios the self styled Pope of Luzon a fanatical Filipino leader in Laguna province has been captured by Governor Cailles and a party of Filipinos.
Emperor William arrived in Rome to visit the pope, meeting in the Vatican on May 2 as part of a cordial diplomatic gesture between the Holy See and the German Empire.
Chicago May 2 generally fair tonight and Sunday cooler tonight. Sun rises 4 48 sets 6 49 moon sets 11 39 p m.
The Avoca trial of Mrs. Ella McDaniels and A. M. Li for murder ended with a verdict of acquittal. The defendants were accused in the fever’s husband case.
Market summary from Chicago and Midwest exchanges with wheat corn oats and livestock prices. Reports include May and July futures, daily highs and lows, hog and cattle receipts, and regional weather with higher temperatures and scattered showers.
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