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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
1
General Assembly plans a large collection on the third Sunday in June to aid stricken churches in Frisco. The Freeport Presbytery asked not to advertise patent medicines in church papers, but no action was taken.
Dayton Ohio May 21 the American Baptist Home Missionary Society closed its 74th anniversary by electing Hon W S Shallenberger as president second assistant postmaster general The resolutions call Congress to demand liquor certificates from revenue collectors condemn progressive euchre and bridge whist urge stricter enforcement of liquor laws support Sunday closing laws and praise Ohio governor for liquor suppression The afternoon saw the 2nd anniversary of the American Baptist Missionary Union the oldest Baptist mission society in the world begin.
The U S Supreme Court affirms a lower court ruling sentencing Kansas Senator Ralph Burton to six months in jail and a 2500 dollar fine. The decision, by Justice Harlan, orders Burton to resign or risk a vacancy vote. A rehearing petition is allowed within 60 days, delaying final action until October term.
Reports from St Petersburg claim a military court condemned Lieut General Stoessel and Admiral Nebogatov to death for their roles at Port Arthur and the sea of Japan. The news notes the possibility of execution by the Japanese, while a separate parliament session defers the storm over the emperor's reception of a lower house delegation.
Representative James A. Goulden asserts it is a well known fact that New York state senators earn 50 000 to 100 000 dollars annually mainly from insurance firms. He testifies before the House judiciary committee in Washington about the Ames bill regulating insurance in the District of Columbia. The chamber returns to other business, with a rail rate bill and a revenue cutter service issue on the agenda.
Des Moines May 21. Perkins leaders report bolsters from Cummins delegates at Ottumwa convention as battles over credentials continue. Perkins claims a slight lead and predicts a August convention victory amid ongoing contests in Wapello and Des Moines counties and fears of bolting factions.
May 21 reports detail vast burn area across 400 square miles from Escanaba to Channing. Thousands displaced, towns wiped out, refugees streaming in while repairs begin, as rain ends the danger and wind dies.
Des Moines May 21 The Presbyterian general assembly unanimously called on American churches to raise 300000 for San Francisco church relief. A collection is set for the third Sunday in June or soon after. The assembly also acted on bills and overtures and reported Freedmen aid figures and mission results.
Mrs Geo W Vanderbilt personally led fire crews from Biltmore and Asheville as a wood and lumber yard on the Biltmore estate burned. Sparks from a sawmill ignited dry lumber. flames raged over five hours but nearby structures were saved. Loss pegged at 25000 dollars with no insurance. Vanderbilt promises rewards to the firefighters.
The President sent to the senate nominations for Consul General Louis H Ayme at Lisbon Portugal Commissioner General Immigration Frank P Sarzent Postmasters J W Patterson Braidwood G Clark Moneaqua J W Stauffer Pittsfield C F Hacker Lacon Iowa A C Doyl McGregor Nebraska J H Tower Sutton South Dakota W A Lyons Geddes additional names listed from Illinois and Nebraska departments.
In Rosslyn Virginia across the Potomac from Washington a shooting affray left one man dead and two others wounded. Uncle John Jones a 70 year old negro began the trouble and was killed by Constable Edward Vietch. Terry Godsey 35 was severely injured and Rastus Ransom 20 received a shoulder wound. The quarrel began in Washington and flared in the Virginia hamlet.
Sheriff Richardson received a report that George Morrison a road overseer near Aetna Neb was shot and killed by a boy named Charles Dennis in a quarrel over a disputed right of way.
The Philadelphia cruiser Columbia departed League Island today with 600 marines aboard on secret orders. It is expected to head to Guantanamo and then to Santo Domingo.
In Saginaw Michigan on May 21 Ernst Strauber age 20 collapsed running to first base during a Sunday game. He tripped over the bag and was later pronounced dead. authorities believe the fall may have broken his neck.
A heavy blast at St Chartres in Loudun France on May 21 wounded several people and left others with lesser injuries. The explosion caused significant suffering among locals as emergency crews responded to the scene.
In Decatur Illinois on May 21 the Cumberland Presbyterians await a court ruling to block their union with the Presbyterian church. A decision was expected that afternoon after a brief assembly adjourned for committee reports. Delegations from inter church conference on federation reported and recommended adopting the federation plan.
Bucharest reports the government appeals to foreign powers to stop the killings of Wallachians by three Greek bands near Grebena on May 15. It also plans to submit a bill to expel foreigners suspected of anti Romanian agitation.
The steamer Manolita, sailing from Tetuan to Melilla with the American flag, was attacked by Moors near Melilla. Some passengers were taken away in the incident reported May 21.
The Hungarian parliament met for its first sitting with Premier Wekerle cheered by the assembly. The new body opened in Budapest on May 21 as officials began business and debates.
Five members of a noted James county family drown near Norman Tennessee after a boat capsized on the Tennessee river. Mrs Edgar Miles and Mrs Sam Eldridge among the victims, Mary Dewitt Eldridge and Abel McGill also perished, Jesse Eldridge saved by clinging to the boat.
Davenport officials choose Frank L. Smart of Dubuque to lead the new Davenport high school opening next fall. The building and site cost 350000, with Smart to earn 2400 as principal and assistant superintendent.
Thirty three Missouri counties have declared for Bryan though the presidential campaign is two years ahead. Ten mass conventions met Saturday endorsing the Nebraskan amid claims of machine alignment opposed to Folk and his bid for the Democratic nomination.
John Buck waited for persecutors who stoned his house repeatedly. He shot John West, injuring him near the heart. West lies in a Marietta hospital. Buck fled barefoot to the woods as neighbors with bloodhounds hunted him.
In Manhattan the Funeral Drivers' association walkout halts services below Fourteenth Street. About thirty funerals were postponed and those held faced difficulties during May 21 events.
The supreme council re elected Howard C. Wiggans as supreme regent and the full officer slate. A resolution reaffirming the current assessment rate was adopted unanimously at Old Point, Virginia, on May 21.
Fire reported at the Hazel Kirke coal mine near Bentleyville Pennsylvania. A number of men are said to be inside the mine as crews respond to the blaze.
Secretary Root and Mexican Ambassador Casasus signed a treaty regulating Rio Grande waters aimed at easing 29 years of friction between the United States and Mexico. If approved by the Senate it will settle disputes over use.
In Wood Cliffe New Jersey on May 21 engineer John Cole killed his daughter Maria with an axe and wounded his wife similarly before shooting himself. The killings followed the departure of a young man to whom Maria was said to be engaged.
President Palma was inaugurated at noon in Havana with the diplomatic corps cabinet officers senators congressmen judges heads of departments and leaders of economic agricultural and commercial associations present. Liberal members of congress did not attend. The oath was given by the chief justice before eight supreme court judges and court fiscals under a red canopy displaying the Cuban coat of arms.
Rome May 21 Dr Lapponi reports the pope had a good night and his general condition is improved. He allowed a short rise but advised not to resume audiences until week’s end.
Count Keller, a colonel of dragoons noted for suppressing disturbances in Kalisz, Poland, was severely wounded by a bomb explosion today. The would be assassin escaped.
The report outlines expected Perkins strengths in Iowa across multiple districts. In the second district Cummins supporters anticipate strong votes from Jackson county and aim to win Johnson and Iowa, with some close counties. Third district regions Delaware Buchanan Franklin and Black Hawk receive attention, Wright county part of Cummins despite hope for a divided delegation. In the fourth district Allamakee county is targeted. The seventh district, governor’s area, sees a lively contest with stand patters claiming inroads and potential county wins.
W H Stuart the American vice consul was shot and killed at his country place in Batoum. He was a British subject and a leading ship broker and exporter. Threats had come during last fall’s revolutionary troubles from longshoremen.
Chicago reports showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday in Iowa. Tonight will be warmer with sun rising at 4 26 and setting at 7 09. Moon rises at 3 55 a m.
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