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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1906
Page
1
Parliament submits an address to the throne demanding general amnesty abolition of the death penalty suspension of martial law civil liberties and ministerial responsibility. Father Gapon’s death is linked to a May Day strike ending as workers resume labor.
Iowa City Commercial club discussed reviving the Des Moines Iowa City and Eastern Railway. Plan calls for replacing steam with electric power and making Montezuma the terminus until Des Moines acts, potentially extending from Des Moines to Montezuma on the original survey from Des Moines to Peoria. Prominent citizens of Johnson and Poweshiek counties urge action by Iowa City.
Senate opens railroad rate bill debate with Lodge proposal to raise I C C to nine members and add circuit-based appointments. Hopkins warns it harms national character and boosts salaries. Tillman presents Chandler memory on court review amendment, echoing prior remarks.
Verdict recommends Rev. Dr. Algernon S. Crapsey be suspended from church functions until his beliefs align with the church creeds. The Rochester case stems from sermons and a published book, denying core Christian doctrines, with a minority report arguing Crapsey interprets rather than rejects faith.
May 15 Shenandoah Pa. seven foreigners dead and twelve badly burned after a dynamite box dropped from a worker’s shoulder inside the Shenandoah City Colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. igniting the mine gag. About 50 men were at work.
James H. Clark a night telegrapher at Chamblee twelve miles northeast of Atlanta shot and killed Will J. Cheek a Dunwoody merchant then dangerously wounded A. S. Purcell and son W. S. Purcell and W. S. Mark a day operator at Chamblee. Clark is at large as posses hunt him. he is believed mentally unbalanced and worsened his condition by drinking.
President Roosevelt releases a letter to Senator Allison detailing his stance in the rate bill fight. He denies committing to any amendment and defends his freedom to adopt the best plan, while Moody reports on court review talks with Bailey and Tillman.
The body of Elizabeth Jane Ogden, senior at the University of Iowa, was recovered Monday night from the Iowa River about 109 feet from shore near the rapids. Coroner will not hold an inquest. remains may be shipped to Williamsburg or interred in Iowa City. Over 1,000 students and citizens joined the search after she and Thornburg drowned Friday night.
In Chicago New York May 15 Rev Rufus P Johnston pastor of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church said statements that he had been offered the presidency of the University of Chicago to succeed the late Dr Harper were absolutely untrue.
Pensacola reports a brutal triple murder and arson in Santa Rosa County ten miles north of Milton. An itinerant preacher Ackerman his wife and seven children including a 14 year old were killed and bodies burned in their home. Investigators say Ackerman and his wife were struck with a blunt instrument. Citizens raise funds for a reward and Governor Broward is asked to offer state bounty. Ackerman had moved from Opp Alabama to Allentown three years ago.
New York May 15 The Standard Oil Co declared a quarterly dividend of $9.00 a share, compared with $15 in the prior quarter and $9.00 a year ago.
The President transmitted to Congress a Taft letter with appendices supporting the canal commission's authority to buy supplies abroad if cheaper in America. Taft's views, approved by the President, pertain to purchasing dredges for the canal project.
The Muscatine article recalls a railroad plan to cross the Mississippi at Muscatine, with an option on a high bridge. Promoters eyed a wagon and railroad bridge, aiming to reach Rock Island and Mercer counties to Aledo and beyond. A survey drew many travellers, and the project promised rail connections across the river.
James McKeen, associated with Charles E. Hughes in the legislative insurance investigation, was appointed general solicitor of the Mutual Life Insurance Company yesterday afternoon to succeed Julian T. Davies. President Charles A. Peabody made the appointment under the company by laws granting him power to appoint all officers except the vice president.
Ed F. Davis advance agent for the Wallace circus arranged the June 7 show on East Hill Canon and Batterson's addition. The 40 car parade includes a large menagerie and side show attractions with red lemonade and peanuts.
Four are dead in Crawford Nebraska after riots between white residents and Fort Robinson soldiers. William Murphy was killed by guards at the jail as a lynching bid formed to seize the negro soldier who killed Arthur Moss the night watchman.
The interstate commerce commission resumes inquiry into alleged railroads coal companies links in Philadelphia. Officials expect extended sessions through Friday and a report to Congress under the Tillman Gillespie resolution. Testimony will be passed to the Department after hearings.
Des Moines reports a week with very low temperatures and frosts on the ninth affected truck farms in the Mississippi valley and southern districts. Western areas warmed, corn planting advanced, soil moisture improves for plowing though small grain and grass still need rain. Fruit prospects remain fairly good overall with variable damage estimates across districts.
The Woman's State Medical society opened a convention in Des Moines calling for removing Dr W E Harriman from Ames college amid charges of a medical monopoly.
Grand Rapids Michigan May 15 James A Coye prominent Republican politician and collector of customs at this port died today of apoplexy at his home.
The Retail Merchants association meets at the Commercial club to discuss drawing surrounding districts into Muscatine trade. A free toll day on the bridge is likely abandoned as returns would not justify full toll costs. Members anticipate new plans and advertising ideas to benefit the city, though a premeeting was postponed due to date misunderstanding.
Attorneys for Dowie filed an answer in federal court denying insolvency if all his property is returned. Judge Landis ordered the matter be left to him for final settlement after arguments.
A coroner's inquest will be held in St. Louis tomorrow to determine the cause of death of 8 year old Edwin Wagner of 6700 Minnesota Avenue after he died hours after being struck on the head with a baseball bat. Post mortem showed a left skull fracture though the blow was on the right side, with prior head injury from a thrown ball during a game creating doubt which blow caused death.
Irving Munn aged forty fell from a bridge in Cedar Rapids while intoxicated and was killed. The incident occurred May 15 with a special report from the scene.
In Springfield on May 15 the senate and house adjourned to 2 pm for a conference committee on the primary bill. Republicans in both chambers recessed to caucus while the house Republicans backed the Shurtleff bill.
In Marquette Michigan on May 15 Edward Gruber of Dollarville jokingly faced a young woman he had offered to teach to shoot. She pulled the shotgun trigger unaware he had loaded it and Gruber was mortally wounded.
Delegates from fifteen states attend the eighth biennial convention of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America in Detroit Michigan beginning May 15. The session will last three days with no radical legislation expected though substantial business is on the agenda.
Ottumwa Iowa May 15 Carl Johnson aged 19 died from injuries after falling down an elevator shaft at a local building. Authorities described the accident as accidental and said investigation is ongoing.
A foetus, wrapped in a newspaper, was discovered this morning on a small island in the river opposite Andalusia by Mr. Burkett. The Rock Island coroner has been notified.
Judge Jackson grants a divorce to Mabel O. Westbrook from J. Scott Westbrook. The decree allows her to resume the maiden name Mabel O. Townsley.
Judge Barker ruled for the defendant in the suit by J. W. Rummels & Son over a disputed note. The plaintiff was represented by Horan and Devitt, while Ed. V. Ingham defended Ida O. Nash.
Chicago reports for Iowa show ers and thunderstorms on Wednesday and possible tonight. Cooler air moves into the western portion on Wednesday. Sunrise is at 4 31 and sunset at 7 03 with the moon rising at a.m.
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