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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
1
Senator M. A. Hanna and John Mitchell travel to Chicago to mediate Deering Harvesters and steam laundry strikes affecting about ten thousand workers. Leaders plan a conference for settlement, while strikers reject including a clergyman on the arbitration board after clerical rulings cut pay and lengthen hours.
Prominent Democrats say organization of the Kansas City platform forces is spreading to nearly every county. G F Rinehart is state chairman and district chairs name county chairs to push delegates aligned with the Kansas City platform. Silver forces aim to control the state convention while gold democrats lag in active organization as speculation swirls over reaffirmation and Grover Cleveland’s role. Judge A Van Wagenen is the only governor candidate openly opposing silver plank reaffirmation.
In Lorain Ohio on May 4 Rev Charles Reichlin brother of murdered Miss Agatha Reichlin denounces authorities for arresting Rev Ferdinand Walser on the killing charge. He claims the priest is innocent and criticizes the investigation from the steps of St Josephs church.
Gustav Tolkerman, 27, a longtime cigarette smoker, died late yesterday afternoon while being transported to the county hospital in Chicago. The death is attributed to excessive cigarette use.
Columbus Ohio May 4 Rev Paul L Johnson pastor of St Matthews Lutheran church was dismissed from the pastorate after declaring he had received new revelations that prayer could heal diseases and perform miracles.
Ten year old Mary Chubby died after collapsing during a skipping rope session on school grounds in Throop Pennsylvania. Authorities report the child completed 200 jumps before the fatal incident occurred.
Dr A M Amos resigns as dean of the medical department at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa after holding the post for ten days. The May 4 notice states his departure ends a brief tenure at the medical faculty.
Chicago May 4. John A. Drake son of ex Governor F M Drake of Center ville Iowa has placed a ten thousand dollar bet that Savable will win the derby.
May 4 Chicago reports 146 of 170 laundries closed as strike among workers continues. Many proprietors have locked out employees, disrupting service citywide.
At a Chicago alumni dinner William F. King president of Cornell college Mt. Vernon Iowa said $375000 of the $500000 endowment expected by next year has been subscribed.
Former President Grover Cleveland avoids a flat statement on 1904 candidacy. He returns to Princeton tired but pleased with West welcome and gives an interview while declining direct denial of a future run.
John G. Krueger was killed by Paul A. Thurlow near Madison South Dakota on Saturday night. Thurlow had married Krueger's daughter the day before. Krueger, who had not met Thurlow, opposed the marriage over religious differences and attacked him with a revolver, prompting Thurlow to fire in self defense.
The Brooklyn Eagle attacks William J. Bryan as unaware he is alive and predicts his final benediction is near. The paper cites its 1904 Cleveland-for-President stance while speculating on Bryan's fate.
President Roosevelt at Hugo meets cowboys at a chuck wagon feast while his train stops briefly. He resists a long visit, eats toast and coffee, then continues to Denver where he speaks to about 30,000 at the state house. In New Haven an expected clash unfolds as New York Central workers attempt a strike with police and deputies guarding the limits.
In Montreal on May 4 the Doukhobors of Redberry Lake face immediate repatriation by the Northwest Mounted Police. Immigration agents report a large meeting of Yorktown delegates in the North Saskatchewan, with some participants present nude. Yorkton leaders return home as men refuse horses and walk toward Saskatchewan. The sect, refusing animal burdens, seeks Jesus through pilgrimages but is routinely halted by police.
O N Potter formerly of Wapello and known in Louisa county is a candidate for representative on the Republican ticket from Marion county where he now resides. He is connected with a Bussey newspaper.
Guthrie Center Iowa May 4 The republican Guthrie county convention endorsed Hon John Herriott for another term as lieutenant governor.
Treasury Department estimates U.S. population at 80,257,000 and places per capita circulation at 29.58 dollars in a May 4 statement from Washington.
Mississippi mob hangs Bob Bryant and Will Morris colored alleged murderers of W. H. Legg on Yazoo bridge at Haynes Bluff just before daylight Sunday morning.
The St Louis grand jury resumes the legislative booze inquiry with Speaker Whitecotton and ex-Lieutenant Governor Lee expected to testify. Efforts to secure Col Bill Phelps attendance continue as subpoenas remain unserved.
Cholera cases climb across the archipelago with the hot season returning. In Manila deaths average twenty weekly as the disease spreads citywide.
Frank N W T reports that survivors of the town flee to safety as another slide feared at any moment. The peak toppled last week killing fifty six people and burying scores in ruins, leaving residents panic stricken.
Salem Missouri May 4 The Dent county grand jury indicted State Senator Frank Farris and five aides on charges related to last fall’s election The indictment accuses Farris of offering a bribe with the case detailing ongoing legal proceedings and alleged misconduct surrounding the election.
Loraine Ohio May 4 unless further evidence is obtained it is likely Father Walser accused of Agatha Reichlin murder will be released this evening nothing tangible has been adduced thus far.
Democratic National Committeeman Norman F. Mack of Buffalo predicts Grover Cleveland will be a candidate next year and says the Democratic platform will be tariff for revenue only. He speaks during the world’s fair dedication in St. Louis on May 4.
Rome Italy May 4 The grand review of soldiers tied to the Kaiser visit took place outside the city this morning. The Kaiser received a most enthusiastic welcome from the crowd and observers described the salute as a show of strong support for his leadership.
Dubuque officials forecast a new electric line to Platteville Wisconsin within a year. The project aims to connect the two cities with an interurban railway and promises practical assurances of construction.
In Detroit on May 4 the Grand Trunk Pan-American Flyer racing from Chicago mowed down about a thousand Polish excursionists, killing ten to fifteen and seriously injuring at least thirty others.
Mrs. Laura Dehaven sues her husband for divorce and $1,000 alimony in Logansport Indiana alleging his atheism caused her great anguish of mind and strain in their marriage.
Willie Connell, son of Samuel Connell, was instantly killed in Keokuk Iowa after grasping a live wire near the electric plant. The tragedy occurred May 4 as firefighters and authorities investigated the accident at the scene.
Carbondale Ill May 4 Rev J R Gulledge who vanished months ago returns and sues for divorce from his wife in Franklin county saying he loves a widow named Howe whom he plans to marry Grand Army veterans and Gulledge's former parishioners will oppose the suit on behalf of his wife.
Holstein May 4. E. H. McCutchen of E. H. McCutchen & Co. banking firm announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for senator from the Ida Plymouth Cherokee district.
Captain Edward Wright Brad, a prominent Washington correspondent famed for his role in the star route scandal, died last night in Washington D C from Brights disease.
The Chicago Federation of Labor condemned hasty and ill timed strikes at its meeting yesterday and adopted a resolution requiring grievances to go to the central body's executive board before any strike receives official endorsement.
King Edward sailed from Paris to Cherbourg today aboard the royal yacht en route to England. The departure occurred without incident as part of the royal journey home.
Washington reports details of General Liciano San Miguel and about 160 followers cornered in a Caloocan block house by Macabebe scouts. Forty one were killed as San Miguel fought back with his body guard before being captured and killed. his remains burned in a trench and papers showed loyalty to the United States.
Lake Mohonk New York May 4. Arrangements are complete for the ninth annual conference on international arbitration to open May 27 at Lake Mohonk and run for three days with participants from peace groups and legal circles.
The entire 1200 member congregation of Father Curran's church in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania pledged abstinence for a year during a service on May 4.
Chicago reports indicate renewed negotiations by the Rock Island line to acquire the St Louis and San Francisco system. The talks focus on control and integration of the routes, with officials not confirming details.
Bishop John Fletcher Hurst of the Methodist Episcopal Church dies in Washington at 12 40 this morning. The respected churchman had led the denomination’s missions and education efforts for decades. He was a prominent figure in American religious circles and served as a key administrator and educator.
In Mazatlan Mexico on May 4 officials confirm a plague resurgence with 328 deaths since December 1. The outbreak prompts health warnings and increased vigilance across the port city.
Baltimore May 4 Democrats claim a likely victory in the mayoral race as the campaign ends and the outlook for Tuesday's election appears favorable for their candidate.
May 4 report from Verblutsha records a merchant Tovisch his wife and eight children murdered after severe maltreatment. No traces of the attackers found.
Mary Farrell aged 84 collapsed and died while kneeling in prayer during a Sunday service at St Mary’s Catholic Church in La Crosse Wisconsin.
West Union Iowa May 4 Mrs Louis Piatt aged 90 and her nine year old grandchild perished in a blaze that razed their residence.
Partly cloudy today and Tuesday with possible showers and warmer temperatures. Sun rises 4:45, sets 6:51, moon sets 12:46 a.m.
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