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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
1
Chicago May 12. Employers move to crush the strike by laying off workers and sending 1900 wagons to hire non-union drivers. Ads promise protection and union or non union applicants. a hotel for non union drivers is provided. Injuries reported as mobs attack workers. a black list of 4300 strikers is planned.
The army transport Buford ran ashore yesterday while entering Kala Bang Island harbor Mindanao. Troops were landed and officials expect the vessel to be refloated without damage.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on May 12 Mrs William Darby who was shot in the head on Monday gave birth to a healthy daughter. Doctors say such a birth is unknown to science and the event astonishes the medical community.
Waco Texas May 12 four persons are reported killed in a wreck on the Cotton Belt railway between Texarkana and Waco. The train ditched after the collision.
Harrisburg Pa May 12 The number of lives lost in yesterday’s Pennsylvania railroad wreck remains uncertain Sam Shubert and Conductor Albert Crosby among the identified dead The temporary morgue lists nine charred bodies with three partially identified Thomas Lewis Nettie Robinson and Charles Brisini Injured are generally improving with two in serious condition Max Stetthermer of New York dies from injuries later today
In Philadelphia on May 12 a gas tank explosion at United Gas Improvement in the southern city killed two workers, with two dead, two missing, two fatally injured and nine seriously hurt. About 50 men were nearby. three men were flung 500 feet and two bodies recovered were burned beyond identification.
General Linevitch reports a series of small engagements for the possession of a pass seven miles southwest of Chiminots. On May 6 fighting lasted all day with an indecisive result. both sides reinforced on subsequent days, but the Japanese were finally repulsed.
The French naval training ship Duguay Trouin struck a rock in Saint-de-Luz bay near Paris. No details on injuries or salvage yet. The incident occurred during training exercises and initial reports confirm the vessel remains afloat.
A public hearing or committee meeting addressed Cummins in relation to ongoing discussions. Officials, including members of the committee, exchanged remarks about policy implications and potential actions under review. The session featured statements from involved parties and questions from members.
A storm struck the Hills village area south of Iowa City causing damage across parts of the community. Local authorities assess structural impacts and mobilize emergency response teams. Residents report downed trees and power outages as crews secure the area.
Nan Patterson released on her own recognizance after two mistrials in the Caesar Young murder case. District Attorney Jerome said another trial would likely end in a disagreement and thousands cheered as she left the court with her father and attorney.
Peoria Illinois May 12 according to a statement to the Associated Press there was no error in the requisition papers for the two indicted Standard Oil officials presented to the governor but Springfield authorities refused to grant them on the grounds that the alleged perjury in Ohio would lead to punishment there State's Attorney Schaefer says he doubts the governor ever saw the papers and will raise the matter personally.
Waterloo May 12 Ex President Grover Cleveland fared well by not attending the Iowa Federation of Women’s clubs meeting as ladies criticized him for his views on women and clubs. A motion dismissed the nominating committee, shifting to informal nominations with candidates including Miss Lake Mrs Thayer and Mrs Nash for the presidency.
Fairfield May 12 Special John Crawford a colored man was acquitted by Justice Stinson after evidence supported self defense in a stabbing at the Iowa Malleable Iron Company plant. Crawford and the victim Fred Holmes foreman and worker. Holmes attacked with a hoe and Crawford stabbed him in the side. Holmes expected to recover.
Major E. D. T. Myers of Virginia died in Richmond at age associated with the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad. He served as president of the RR and died on May 12.
Yi Hanfung, Korean chargé d affaires in London, hanged himself today. The death occurred in London England with authorities noting the suicide.
May 12 dispatch notes France’s renewed neutrality assurance eases tension yet public sentiment remains hostile. The Tokyo press urges the government to uphold a firm stance toward France and demand clarifications.
Fairfield Iowa May 12 The program for the annual assembly of the Fairfield Chautauqua association for August 16 to 26 has been published. The talent lineup includes top acts and a partial list was announced earlier. H M Miller resigns as secretary. J A Huglin appointed to succeed him.
Reports say Vladivostok division ships may have passed the Tsugaru Straits into the Pacific to test for mines and threaten Japanese commerce under Rojestvensky. Admiralty withholds details while naval circles note orders and Far East deployments. Private reports claim up to 40 killed in Zhitomir as streets are placarded about firing on Jews.
Express companies in the city report a rise in daily packages from Chicago as strikers lose ground. Last week no packages arrived, while Miller Terry of Adams Express has been sent to Chicago to cover express duties in place of the striking workers.
Emerson E. Bennett, noted writer and composer, died at the Masonik home in Philadelphia at age 83. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
In Snyder Oklahoma on May 12 rescue workers and volunteers rush aid to tornado victims. Ninety five bodies found and 235 missing as frigid conditions and hunger threaten survivors. Carloads of provisions clothing tents and medicines arrive while dozens of funerals proceed. Outside Snyder 25 more are reported killed. total dead rises to 120 with 115 seriously injured and 25 fatally hurt. An additional tornado with hail hits Marion ST bringing destruction and several deaths.
At 3 45 this afternoon umpire James Patterson called time at the baseball game at the fairgrounds under the direction of the Young Men's Christian Association. The high school team featured Andrew Asthalter Delmar Asthalter Fred Morgan Edwin Lillibridge Drew Miller Charles Reuling Oscar Brandt Ralph Leysen Elmus Richards Guy Bear Clarence Hiahn Charles Warner and Glenn Davis. The business men's nine included Edward Ingham Charles Richman Lee Gardner Alfred Wagner F D Applegate Tom Hayes M C Hayes Edward Schmidt Ben Lilly R N Arey C F Nevins Harry Leare Frank Giesler Dr A G Heidel and William Jayne.
With the Mississippi river level low, Geneva Island cottages are being camped and yards tidied for summer. Riverfront boats report lively business since May 1 and good fishing is said to prevail in the river and adjoining sloughs.
Special indications for Iowa expect showers tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight. Sunrise 4 35. Sunset 7. Moonset 12 54.
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