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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
1
President Roosevelt calls for effective laws to remedy railroad abuses and urges passage of Senator Knox's immunity bill. Garfield's report on oil transportation prompts DOJ action and debate over interstate commerce powers.
Des Moines May 4. Polk County results favor Cummins with governor winning big and other Cummins slate members gaining. Carter, Garst, and Hayward figures show mixed delegate support. convention now in Cummins control despite Perkins backing, Lyon county adds delegates to Cummins.
London reports the British ambassador in Constantinople presented a note demanding Turkey withdraw all Turkish troops from Egyptian territory within ten days. The note, supported by French and Russian ambassadors, is described as an ultimatum on Sinaitic encroachment.
The International Waterways Commission released its Buffalo completed report. It recommends Canadian side diversions for domestic use not exceed 36 000 cubic feet per second and US side 18 500, plus 10 000 for Chicago drainage sanitary uses. Niagara Falls preservation term to be set at 25 years.
A Des Moines driven movement backs Judge M J Wade for Iowa governor. Colonel Joseph Eiboeck endorses Wade as the strongest Democrat to beat Cummins, Perkins, or Boies, noting Wade’s campaign traits and electability. Other Democrats discuss Wade’s candidacy and rival lines before the state convention.
In Scranton on May 4 delegates of the United Mine Workers held executive sessions as they consider a strike in the anthracite coal field. A decision was anticipated in the day or tomorrow with talks suggesting a strike may be necessary though an effort to avert it continued. The scale committee and operators’ proposal are under review and the committee planned further debate after adjournment.
A tentative GOP agreement on rate legislation includes a House bill with Allison’s amendment declaring circuit courts have jurisdiction on appeal. The change flags constitutional rights but leaves the extent of judicial review vague, risking potential unconstitutionality. Frank J. Stillman.
M Schwanebach, Goremykin's chief lieutenant, asked the Associated Press to announce that the new ministry seeks no reaction and intends to carry through the idea of national representation. There is no plan to dissolve the parliament and the emperor shares this intention.
In a federal court filed today, Federal Coal and Coke Co of West Virginia alleges discrimination in coal transport from its mines, plus a conspiracy to wreck finances and force a sale of its property by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Fairmont Coal Co.
A Davenport police report says Ward Clair, linked to stealing a horse and rig from Frank Bowman and selling it in Davenport, was captured while attempting the same trick in Valley City. Bowman identified Clair, who has been indicted in Davenport.
The large barn of James Helverson two miles south of Cone burned at 7 this morning after a train passed sparks may have started the fire. Hay was destroyed while livestock were saved. Loss estimated at 500 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
Chicago May 4. The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin a major inquiry into railroad and Standard Oil relations in Chicago on May 10. Special Counsel Marchland arrived to plan preliminary arrangements.
A million a year profit from secret railroad rates by Standard Oil harms the public. Railroads promptly corrected most rates after discovery, showing bureau of corporations’ effectiveness. Justice will pursue prosecutions in several cases and Knox’s bill to clarify immunity provisions is sought.
In Portland on May 4 a deal valued at 30 million dollars consolidated all light and power traction companies in the lower Willamette valley including Portland and using electrical energy. New York capitalists are the purchasers.
General Greely telegraphs the war department that relief for the destitute causes great anxiety. Reported 191,600 fed and 49,990 destitute yesterday. Oakland and Berkeley are cited as areas where relief faces impossible challenges to prevent enormous suffering.
Cleveland May 4 A shipping circle estimate states at least 50 vessels with about 400000 tons of ore are docked at lower lake ports awaiting discharge as longshoremen strike prevents unloading.
In St Louis on May 4 Corwin H Spencer a noted Wall Street speculator collapsed in a broker's office after heavy losses from the recent market slump and died three hours later. He had been heavily invested in Northern Pacific Great Northern and Louisville and Nashville.
Ottumwa Iowa May 4 R G Lewis of Beacon arrived and identified the shooting victim as his son Lorenzo R Lewis. He was with his daughter Miss Anna Lewis who became hysterical upon seeing her brother's body. The elder Lewis appeared before the grand jury.
F. J. Lowry, alternate to Lyle Davidson of Muscatine, passed the mental examination yesterday for the Naval Academy. Davidson will take the examination at Annapolis in June.
A Malta dispatch reports sudden orders for the entire British Mediterranean fleet to set sail tonight. The destination was not disclosed, leaving naval movements unclear.
Davenport Iowa May 4 Special The beer bottlers joined a strike in sympathy with brewers with about 100 men involved across three cities.
At the German Baptist church after Sunday morning service the congregation will decide who to call to fill the pulpit. The meeting will determine the candidate to lead the church.
Walter Kiefner’s funeral was held at 2 this afternoon from his sister Mrs. Joseph Kranz’s Cedar street residence. Rev. J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church led services. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
Washington May 4 The senate conferees have reached agreement on differences in the railroad rate bill A proposed amendment by Allison would give circuit courts jurisdiction to review suits against the interstate commerce commission but avoid defining whether reviews cover constitutional questions or rate reasonableness The move clears obstacles to swift passage The President's message and Garfields report were read in both houses with applause The senate ordered the message to lie on the table Foraker noting it covers most questions under consideration The senate passed bills on gold certificates and a Walworth Missouri river bridge while the house debated the naval bill.
Last evening at 8:15 Justice of the Peace F W Eversmeyer united in marriage G Townsend Baker and Celia Bon Homme. Baker is a button finisher at a Muscatine factory and the bride from Vincennes Indiana. Witness was Stella Bon Homme. They will housekeep at a Park Avenue residence.
The Ladies Aid Society of Muscatine Island church met at Mrs. T. H. Drake's home on May 2. With the president absent the meeting became a social gathering and refreshments were served. The group plans to meet again in two weeks with Mrs. R. F. Parmalee.
The Cc C C club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Ed Kelley’s West Sixth street home. Prizes went to Mrs Thomas Welch and Mrs Fred Bowman. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs Tony Fackeldey’s East Eighth Street.
Chicago reports Iowa weather with likely showers tonight or Saturday. Cooler air moves in tonight as the sun rises at 4 44 and sets at 6 51 with the moon setting at 2 43 a m.
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