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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
1
The senate committee on interoceanic canals stands tied five to five on sea level versus lock canal options with two absentees Gorman and Carmack. Carmack telegraphed support for sea level, but after an hour of dispute the panel adjourned until Wednesday.
F S Hibbs a former Standard Oil employee testified before the interstate commerce commission detailing alleged bribery rebates price cutting and substitution of inferior oil. He cited schemes to ruin rivals and even bribed railroad workers for shipment data. The hearing paused after Standard Oil lawyers objected to broader muckraking testimony.
Cedar Rapids May 12. Democratic state central committee to meet at Savery house Des Moines May 18 at 2 pm to fix time and place for the state convention. In Des Moines candidates discussed include Gen. J. B. Weaver Martin Wede and Jerry Sullivan with Weaver seen as strongest if Cummins is renominated. The convention is likely set for August 14 or 15 in Des Moines.
At St Petersburg the second session of the lower house featured a large demonstration in favor of amnesty. Messages read from political prisoners drew cheers from most members. A draft reply to the throne speech favored a constitutional monarchy, universal suffrage, full amnesty, and abolition of the death penalty.
William V. Thornburg of Linden and Elizabeth J. Ogden of Williamsburg, seniors at the University of Iowa, drowned while returning from a picnic by canoe. The boat vanished in a swift current near Terrill dam. Thornburg's coat and the canoe were recovered, bodies not yet found after an all night search. A $25 reward is offered for the recovered remains.
In St Louis on May 12 the Ferris wheel at Lincoln Park, Chicago and St Louis fairs, weighing 4200 tons, was toppled after two dynamite blasts. The first failed to move it, the second sank it, leaving a tangled iron mass. It cost 750000 dollars to erect and had carried 6000000 passengers in use at both fairs.
Reports from May 12 describe Perkins sweeping gains in several counties including Harrison, Monroe, Mahaska, and Missouri Valley. Davis county holds today with possible division due to Auditor Carroll’s candidacy. Cummins supporters win key wards in Marengo, while Fort Dodge leans Cummins and Iowa county secures a Perkins majority. Washington and surrounding counties stand pat for Perkins.
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa challenged Massachusetts Democrat Weeks in a naval appropriation debate. He argued courts martial are unfairly severe and cited incidents of naval accidents, urging better efficiency and safeguards for the modern fleet while defending patriotism in funding a stronger navy.
The Rev Dr Samuel T Carter declares in an open letter to the general Presbyterian assembly meeting May 18 in Des Moines that the Westminster confession creates an idol like any worshiped in Delhi Peking or Africa and calls for abolition of the creed.
A strong man entered the residence of 76 year old August Hupfer early today, choked him into unconsciousness and assaulted his wife 50, causing her death. Police arrested James McPartland, a night watchman nearby, on suspicion. The husband’s condition deteriorates after the tragedy.
Milwaukee May 12 John A Davis general manager announces the General Paper Company withdraws as a selling agency. Mills that previously manufactured paper will sell directly to trade and fill pre existing orders. orders received will be directed to the former supplying mills.
E. W. Wilson of Presho South Dakota killed himself in Sioux City hospital after a third suicide bid in two weeks. He first jumped before a train at Manilla Iowa then used an ax at his home before leaping from a second story window. Business troubles named as cause.
William Tiedmann aged about 80 died today in Burlington Iowa. A Des Moines county resident for seventy years he was widely known as a well to do citizen.
Dawson has accepted an invitation from the district grand army to deliver the Memorial Day address at Congressional Cemetery in Washington D C. The announcement was made in Washington on May 12 by F J Stillman.
Oskaloosa Iowa May 12 James Richmond hoisting engineer at the Beacon mines died from a fall into a tank of boiling water Friday afternoon his body was found cooked from the exposure authorities described the accident as a tragic end to the shift at the Beacon mines and a somber note on mine safety
Reports from Washington claim a new revolutionary movement forms against President Caceres in Santo Domingo with Porto Rico as base. Ex Presidents Morales and Jiminez are said to lead. Neutrality laws will be enforced on Porto Rico and surrounding waters to prevent hostile expeditions by American warships.
Mrs Edith House LeRoy of Chicago will play two cornet solos tomorrow morning at the Baptist church. Local music lovers anticipate a fine performance from the talented musician as she joins the church program.
Vice President Fairbanks marked his 54th birthday with a busy day in the Senate. He presided over sessions, received congratulations from colleagues, and was greeted by messages from friends nationwide in Washington.
Burglars pry open the Roberts Wisconsin post office door and blow the safe with nitroglycerine but only secure 24 dollars in currency. The burglary occurred yesterday as Roberts is located about ten miles east of Hudson.
Charles M. James, a midshipman from Grinnell and son of James Town residents, was restored by presidential order after a hazing court martial last fall but will serve one fewer year. Congressman Dawson aided the case, seen as mild, with the old rule forcing dismissal. James awaits placement in the second year class next fall. Frank J. Stillman.
Larra Montgomery Jessie Montgomery and Hallie Pringle were nearly killed in a morning runaway in Oskaloosa Iowa. All three sustained multiple broken bones and internal injuries but are expected to recover.
A dispatch from the acting governor of the Cinco Islands and Samar reports about 24 Pulajanes armed with five rifles entering Inabangan. They killed one resident and wounded seven, burned and looted 36 houses, and took over 20 residents as prisoners. Troops and constabulary pursue the band.
Frank Thoeming a prominent Davenport resident died on the operating table this afternoon during knee surgery for stiffness. Death is attributed to a weak heart though no prior symptoms were reported.
Washington D C May 12 Senator Bailey concluded his attack on Roosevelt over railroad rate and tariff questions calling him iron man clay and common clay. The senate opened consideration of the Allison amendments on federal court jurisdiction over interstate commerce orders and venues for multi carrier cases in principal office districts.
Constantinople May 12 The Turkish government has accepted the demands of Great Britain conditionally. This is seen as a preliminary step toward full acceptance regarding the Taba boundary question.
Generally fair and warm conditions extend over Iowa with showers expected in the northwest tonight or Sunday. Sun rises at 4 36 and sets at 7 59. moon rises at 10 39 p m.
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