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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
1
Carl Schurz a noted American author and statesman dies in New York after a long illness. immigrant from the German Empire he arrived in the early 1850s and played a prominent role in the 1856 Republican campaign. He served as a general in the Civil War and later held a Cabinet post.
In St Petersburg on May Day laborers held a massive parade with over 200000 workers idle nationwide. Police attempted to limit protests while troops guarded industrial zones. Vice Admiral Kuzmich, the port commander, was assassinated by workers involved in trying to halt the demonstration.
President Stickney protests against fines and imprisonment for railway officers over rebates. Senate debates rate bill with La Follette plan to tax value and commission inquiry, while unanimous consent questions surface.
Des Moines May 14 The Perkins campaign reports strong progress as county conventions and caucuses express preference for the stand-out candidate. County results show Cummins 495 anti Cummins 367 with Perkins control in key counties like Linn Cedar Benton Jones. Keokuk and Wapello show Perkins leads, while Davis and Williamsburg areas loom hot for Cummins. Delegates counted reach 101 with Cummins 51 and Perkins 50. many precinct caucuses remain to be held ahead of the state convention.
Tamaqua Pa May 14 Commissioner Neil appointed by the anthracite commission to compute miner wages has notified coal operators that miners will be paid eight percent on the $4.59 basis for the month. The May average price of coal at tidewater last month was $4.93 a ton, the highest rate paid since the commission’s award.
Washington May 14 Attorney General Moody and Senator Allison met with the President over the railroad rate bill dispute. Chandler reiterates his charge that Roosevelt said officials were scheming to defeat the bill. Tillman releases a statement confirming Chandler’s March 31 White House account and vows to push the matter.
Chicago May 14 Followers of Dowie and Voliva secceders clashed in Zion City as men fought with fists and women swung umbrellas. The disturbance disrupted services with no serious injuries though the riot emptied the Zion hall and left participants chanting and jeering.
Carl Schurz, renowned publicist and statesman, died at his New York home aged 76 after a illness following stomach trouble. Born March 2 1829 near Cologne Germany he escaped revolutions and became a public speaker lawyer and politician forging a career from Wisconsin to Missouri and national service including minister to Spain brigadier general and senator.
Bridgeport Conn May 14 The explosion of four magazines at the Union Metallic Cartridge Co storage grounds contained about 100000 pounds of powder. The blast damaged windows across the northern city area and caused widespread alarm as residents fled in night clothing believing an earthquake occurred. No injuries were reported.
Frank A. Webber died after being removed from his seat at the local ball park during a Memphis Southern League game against Montgomery. Physicians attributed the death to excessive rooting for the home team, noting he collapsed while cheering. He was taken to a hospital where he died within an hour.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on May 14 baby Scott aged two and a half years died from strychnine poisoning in his mother's arms after finding a box of sugar coated tablets in a drug store. His playmate baby Cornwall aged four survived the incident.
Lincoln Neb May 14 Arthur Moose night watchman at Crawford killed last night by a colored soldier from Ft Robinson. James Moose the watchman’s brother was also killed by a soldier. Friends of the latter struck James Moose and broke his arm. Officials investigate potential riot risk.
In Pittsburg on May 1 a Clifton residence owned by Marcus A. Woodward burned last night. Two children, Margaret 21 months and Marcus 8 months, were found dead in the ruins. Several valuable art treasures belonging to Woodward were destroyed.
Chicago May 14 at a directors meeting of the Traders Insurance company now in receivership due to San Francisco fire losses it was decided to pay all losses on a dollar for dollar basis.
The Supreme Court of the United States today denied the petition for a rehearing in the Chicago traction cases. Washington D.C. May 14.
Otto Snyder sold his best team of horses on Saturday to W. H. Lyle of Kewanee Illinois for 565 dollars. The horses were shipped to Kewanee where they will be used as a coach team.
Justice Peckham delivers Supreme Court opinion for Travelers Fire Insurance Co v Kentucky Insurance Commissioner. The ruling supports the Kentucky law revoking permits for foreign insurers relocating to federal courts, holding the state may properly exercise this authority.
The body of William N. Thornburg, one of the students drowned in Iowa City last Friday, was recovered Sunday afternoon 300 yards from the scene. A grappling hook snagged his heel and bruising on the head suggests he struck rocks and died before drowning. His companion Elizabeth Ogden's body has not been found.
In Muskegon Michigan on May 14 a house in Eggleston township was struck by lightning during a storm. A 4 year old boy and a 6 year old girl in the room were blinded and scarred about the abdomen while two other children in the same room were unhurt.
President Roosevelt visited the Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines' club in Washington accompanied by Lieutenant Philip Sheridan. He complimented the enlisted men on their work and stressed the importance of constant preparedness for duty.
A massive blaze in Gulfport Mississippi destroyed the New Orleans Naval Stores company plant and S Shotter & Co facilities. Six acres of resin yards warehouses and storage rooms were consumed. Loss estimated at 400000 with 300000 covered by insurance.
In Elgin Illinois on May 14 about 150 hunters began the yearly crow hunt under the Elgin Gun Club. The operation runs until 9 pm Monday with 400 birds reported killed on the first day.
Fifteen laborers were injured and two killed when a ladle containing fifty tons of molten metal burst at the Illinois Steel Works in South Chicago on May 14.
The Red Cross receipts to date total 2 120 000 dollars for California earthquake relief. Money continues to arrive at the treasurer at several thousand dollars daily. About 1 700 000 dollars remains unexpended.
The Louisville Sluggers defeated the Little Professionals by a large margin. Battery for the Little Professionals was Lawler and Miller while Gladstone and Stein pitched for the Sluggers.
Chicago May 14 Special reports likely thundershowers in Iowa tonight or Tuesday. Warmer in the northwest portion. Sunrise at 4 32 am, sunset at 7 02 pm, moonrise at 12 20 am.
London May 16 The Anglo Turkish difficulty has been settled to the satisfaction of Great Britain with the Turkish government yielding on all points unconditionally.
The Stars defeated the Clerks 6 to 4 in a fast morning game at the fair grounds before a large crowd. Both teams traded runs from the fifth inning onward with steady, earned scores. The Stars, formerly the Pearl Cities, have played together for several years.
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