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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1905

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Peace terms accepted as Teamsters strike ends

International President Shea ratified peace terms with the Teamsters Joint Council. Open shop terms define reemployment and nonunion hiring while strike breakers depart. Ten deaths attributed to the strike and a police guard death mark the toll as negotiations continue for formal announcement.

Chicago Teamsters Joint Council Shea Joint Counecil Teamsters Railway Express John W. Eckhart and Company State Street Express Patrick E. Blackwell Blackwell

Secretary Hay Ready to Leave for Europe

Bad Manheim May 20 Secretary Hay will finish the prescribed cure by next week and depart May 27 for Paris and London He will sail for New York June 7 The secretary is in fine health and excellent spirits.

Bad Manheim Hay Paris London New York

Presbyterian Cumberland consolidation vote tallies released

Winona Lake May 20 The Presbyterian general assembly reported 194 voting yes and 3 no on consolidation with the Cumberland Presbyterians. A special committee will report a plan. Washington May 20 August W Machen arrives for second trial on a defrauding charge.

Winona Lake Presbyterian General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterians Washington W. Machen Post Office Department Moundsville W. Va St. Petersburg War Office Gunshu Pass Oyama Linovitch

King asks Roosevelt to probe Equitable Insurance

W F King former Merchants' Association president of New York sends a letter to President Roosevelt urging a national investigation into the Equitable Life Assurance Society troubles. He cites the beef trust and Standard Oil inquiries as precedents and asks action.

New York W. F. King Merchants’ Association Roosevelt Equitable Life Assurance Society Beef Trust Standard Oil

Health is Bad Health is Bad American Minister Says

A government minister declares health conditions as poor, urging reforms and public attention. The remark underscores worsening public health concerns and calls for policy action.

Yellow fever rises panic as five cases shock Colon

Sanitation and health become top priorities as John Barrett warns Americans in Panama zone after five Colon cases. Reports say a negro shooter on a Wheeling car killed a conductor and threatened lynching if caught. In Bridgeport, bloodhounds pursue the gunman who killed Conductor Chaney. Military actions unfold in the Russo Japanese front with Oyama massing against Linevitch and Russian fleet logistics seen heading toward the fleet.

New York Panama Canal Zone John Barrett Panama Colon Bridgeport Ohio Charles Fieldsam Chaney Bridgeport Traction Line Fieldsam

Walter H. Wood Dies in Hurley Wisconsin

Old resident Walter H. Wood dies at his Hurley home after living in Sweetland. Remains expected tonight with funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock from the old homestead.

Alumni Banquet Honors 1905 Columbus Junction Graduates

The Columbus Junction schools alumni held a banquet for the 1905 graduating class at the K of P hall on May 19. Attendees praised the organizers. hall decor matched class colors purple and old rose. Music by Prof. Langenberg’s orchestra accompanied toasts led by Prof. Crouch, plus a piano duet and a reading to close.

Columbus Junction K. of P Langenberg Crouch R. W. Lytle James Smith Elmore Edmondson A. W. Sprague W. D. Jameson Effie Kelly Mabel Lacey Nettie Blair W. H. Langenberg Richard Bahns Paul Armbright

Leg Crushed By Wagon Near Columbus Junction

John Wheeler a farmer from J J Russell farm near Columbus Junction Ia suffered a serious injury when a wagon wheel ran over his lower right leg after a double team caused him to fall from the wagon. He was aided by P R Van Horn and later moved to his home with medical help from Drs Gilkey and Lewis.

John Wheeler Columbus Junction J. J. Russell Mr. Hull Columbus City Dr. Gilkey Frank Colton Ed. Pascek Colton Garner

Fourth anniversary of Cuban republic observed in Havana

Havana marked the third anniversary of the Cuban republic today mirroring the Fourth of July in the United States with public observations over the island. Officials and citizens participated in ceremonies celebrating the milestone in Havana.

Cuba Havana United States

McArdle Elected President of Iron and Tin Workers

Detroit May 20 officials announce P. J. McArdle of Munice Indiana was elected president of the Amalgamated association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers succeeding President Shaffer in a formal vote conducted today at the union headquarters.

Tokio Kangpin Liso Hongkong Cape St. John Rojestvensky P. J. McArdle Munice Shaffer Detroit Indiana Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers

Obituary of Walter H. Wood of Sweetland and Hurley

Walter H. Wood of Sweetland township died at his Hurley Wisconsin home aged about 45. Addison J. Wood hurried from Nebraska to assist his brother’s bedside and remains. funeral Sunday at A J Wood’s Sweetland home led by Rev F E Morrison. Survived by brothers Addison J William G and Jesse Wood all of Sweetland and sister Ida married in western state. Wood was former teacher and businessman in Ogallala Nebraska before moving to Hurley. Mason and Eagles member.

Walter H. Wood Sweetland Township Hurley Wisconsin Sweetland Addison J. Wood A. J. Wood F. E. Morrison Wood Nebraska Wis Masonic Order Eagles M. P. Goff Charles P. Wood Ogalalla Neb Addison J William G Jesse Wood Ida

Sudden Cessation Marks End of Entity Today

The entity abruptly ceased to exist today in an unexpected development, leaving no further operations or activity. Details remain unclear as authorities assess the immediate impact and next steps.

High School Athletic Association Ends, Merges With Iowa Union

Delegates vote 16 to 2 to amalgamate the Iowa State High School Athletic association with the Iowa High School association. The sentiment favors Iowa City as next meeting location. Officers to be elected by the new board at the Iowa State Teachers meeting in December.

Iowa City Iowa State High School Athletic Association Iowa High School Association Ida Grove Independence Board of Control Iowa State Teachers Association

Editorial endorses Joe R. Lane for Iowa governor

Des Moines editors urge Lane of Davenport for governor as the first native born Iowan. Lane, a prominent attorney, served one term in Congress representing the second district and would be an honorable state leader according to the editorial.

Des Moines Joe R. Lane Iowa Davenport

Illinois Mothers to Probe High School Fraternities

Illinois mothers will investigate high school fraternities and sororities from now until next May. The decision was made by the Illinois Congress of Mothers during its annual meeting in St Charles, held under Kane County Federation of Women's Clubs.

Illinois Chicago Ill Illinois Congress of Mothers St. Charles Congress Kane County Federation of Women’s Clubs

Bouligan Rescript Commission Recommends Assembly

The Bouligan rescript commission has nearly finished its work and the Associated Press reports it will urge establishing a representative assembly with a limited legislature. The proposal goes to the empire's council for final action.

Bouligan Rescript Commission St. Petersburg Associated Press Council of the Empire

Tragic Diphtheria Death in Haverhill Family

Clara Haverhill six years old of Columbus Junction near Cairo died yesterday after a two week battle with a severe sore throat that progressed to diphtheria and complications. She was buried privately last night as the family mourns with many friends offering sympathy.

Eight Die as Lightning Strikes Silesia Storm

Berlin reports eight people killed and ten injured in Silesia as a violent storm Thursday and Friday lashed the region with lightning across several locations.

Berlin Silesia

Senate panel dodges quick railroad rate reform plan

Washington May 20 The senate committee on interstate commerce plans to dodge the country's demand for immediate railroad rate regulation. Hearings will continue day and night until month’s end, then adjourn for study. A later meeting before the extra session will prepare and introduce the measure.

Merce Washington, D. C Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Congress

Weather for Iowa Partly cloudy with moderate temperatures

May 29 Chicago dispatch reports special indications for Iowa with partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday. Temperatures expected to be moderate with sunrise at 4 27 and sunset at 7 98. moon rises at 9 08.

Chicago Iowa

Market roundup from Donovan commission with grain and livestock rates

Today's markets wire shows futures for Wheat Corn and May July September levels with open high low and close figures for each contract. Cattle and hog receipts noted from Chicago and regional exchanges with daily car counts and next day estimates. Northwestern and Duluth totals listed with year over year comparisons.

Cattle Receipts Steady as Market Opens

Chicago May 20 cattle receipts 300 steady. Good to prime quality sold from 5.60 to 6.75 dollars. Poor to medium cattle quoted 4.40 to 5.60, stockers 2.75 to 5.25, cows 2.50.

Chicago

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