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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
1
Sioux City May 19 President Roosevelt and the house of representatives were commended by Iowa Congregational churches and ministers for curbing trusts and corporations but the United States senate was intentionally omitted from the resolution.
The First National Bank of Cornwall New York was closed today by the comptroller of the currency on grounds of insolvency. Examiner Van Brocklin was appointed receiver.
Somerville New Jersey May 19 George H Wood pleads guilty to murder in the second degree for shooting grocer George Williams in February. He is sentenced to thirty years in prison.
Chicago May 19 The case of Johann Hoch charged with the murder of his wife was given to the jury this afternoon.
Report describes piracy and armed clashes as outlaws in Philippine islands confront a bad gang. The action includes efforts to quell piracy and reduce hostile forces amid ongoing military operations.
Morning at the Presbyterian general assembly in Winona Lake reports a 33 percent decline in supply of suitable educated ministers. The board of education notes 622 seminarians in 1904 from 921 in 1896 amid concerns for the church’s perilous outlook and calls for action.
Eastbound Monon fast mail strikes a broken rail five miles south of Lowell Indiana. The rear sleeper carrying ten passengers derails and overturns but conductor Shields says no one is seriously hurt as the car is dragged several lengths.
A Warsaw workman dodging two detectives stumbled on a pocket bomb and blew up, killing the worker and both detectives and injuring several passersby. The blast was believed aimed at Governor General Maximovitch as he planned to attend czar’s birthday services.
The German schooner Hamburg led the ocean race early Thursday as the Oneida followed about 120 miles from Sandy Hook. The American built schooner Atlantic trailed about a mile and a half behind Hamburg, with Ailsa 75 miles distant at 10 am yesterday. The Oneida could not determine Ailsa's delay while other boats scattered on divergent courses.
Miss Elva Dunham resigns as superintendent of the University of Iowa homeopathic hospital to marry. Miss Alice Beatle of Waterloo named as her successor, formerly superintendent at Nebraska City hospital.
Three score Degree of Honor members hosted a Friday afternoon reception at Mrs Mollie Wiles East Seventh Street home confirming her recent election to the states second rank grand lady of honor. A bevel glass French plate mirror was presented as a surprise token of esteem by Mrs Albina Plate on behalf of Muscatine lodge. Refreshments followed as members socialized and celebrated the honor.
Dr. D K Pearsons announced a donation to Montpelier seminary Vermont, pledging $56,000 for an endowment if the institution raises $100,000 within a year. The gift was disclosed yesterday from Chicago.
The Iowa Medical Association session elected President W. K. Jepson of Sioux City and Vice President E. W. Doolittle of Garden Grove. Second Vice President H. B. Grotiot of Dubuque, Secretary B. L. Treynor of Council Bluffs, and Treasurer W. B. Small of Des Moines. Des Moines was chosen as next convention site.
In Elwood Indiana on May 19 Thomas Meany shot and killed Frank Duchetau during a clash between union and non union glassworkers. Police report the confrontation happened early today at a glassworks site.
Reports from Saigon indicate forty three Russian and German colliers anchored off Nhabe with twenty more near Cape St. James under French cruiser supervision. GenLvovich notes small skirmishes as Japanese forces threaten offensives in Manchurian theater.
Washington May 19 Secretary Taft decides not to buy foreign built ships now nor purchase abroad material for the canal beyond immediate use. The move does not indicate a policy shift from the administration on canal procurement.
Special session on West Hill decides to grade Cook alley and run the water trench through it to protect Bellevue hospital and homes on West Second and Third streets. Petition and remonstrance reviewed. council meets at 9 am to inspect site. Alderman Flannery opposed final plan.
Evansville Indiana May 19 Estimated flood damage in this vicinity is 100000 dollars. One thousand acres of wheat are under water.
In Moscow on Wednesday evening, Blanche Zeisig wed Zen Carnes at the Zeisig home with Rev. F. E. Morrison officiating. The ceremony followed by a dinner saw the couple plan to begin housekeeping in Moscow, with the bride active in the M. E. church and the groom a mechanic.
A man shoots at his mother in law wounding her before fleeing. Police investigation underway as neighbors report a volatile domestic dispute. The victim was treated at a local hospital and is stable. The assailant remains at large.
Peter Matheson, a book agent, shot and killed A. Z. Bidwell and Stephen Jones, fatally wounded his mother in law, and fired at 14 year old Ida Rossin without effect. The incident followed a dispute over his child believed abducted by the grandparents.
President to appoint Louis E. Comis former Maryland senator as justice of the District of Columbia court of appeals. He will replace Morris who resigned. The appointment was announced in Washington on May 19.
Chicago on May 19 a jury found Johann Hoch guilty of murder and sentenced him to death bringing a dramatic verdict in the bigamy murder case.
The Hague May 19 the second chamber states general appropriated 208000 to purchase 12 acres for a palace of peace funded by a 1500000 donation from Andrew Carnegie.
Pueblo reports Frank Cowells a railroad switchman killed his sweetheart Miss Stella Brice in a jealous fit and then took his own life. Authorities say the tragedy occurred in May.
Archibald McLellan a leading Mason in Chicago died by his own hand today. Despondency from ill health was given as the cause for the suicide.
Weather notes from Chicago on May 19 give special indications for Iowa. Fair tonight and Saturday. Sun rises at 4 28 and sets at 7 07. Moon rises at 8 04 p m.
The Navy Department received word that the Detroit ran aground at Puerto Plata yesterday with its port propeller completely disabled.
Cleveland May 19 Mrs. Louisa Southworth a prominent figure in the suffrage movement is dead at age 74 The death notice notes her long involvement in advocating voting rights for women and her standing in reform circles.
Francota Deloncle deputy for Indo China urged a $42,000,000 defense build up to deter Japan or China backed by Japan. He warned Japan could land 100,000 troops quickly and blockade Saigon, threatening France's naval base after Port Arthur.
Harrisburg May 19 J W Anderson of Pittsburg died today bringing to twenty three the death toll from last Thursday's railroad disaster.
Yesterday afternoon Dr. A. B. Clapp operated on the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Patterson nine miles northeast of the city for mastoid abscess. The operation was very difficult but the patient is reported as doing fine.
Thirty eight grave markers with the firemen emblem and the letters M V F D were received and distributed among the volunteer fire companies. They will be placed over the graves of departed comrades soon. The markers were made at the Niver foundry in the city.
A local high school baseball team collapsed in a 24 to 3 rout at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon as Bond's Bandits raced to a big lead. The Bandits tallied in every inning while the then trailing High School side managed only three runs in the fourth and one in the second and last frames.
Mary A. Livermore, famed reformer and writer, is critically ill at her Melrose Massachusetts home with heart trouble.
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