Labor Leader Promises Quick End to Mine Troubles
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers states that all labor troubles will be settled in a few days. He predicts the end of the month will bring calm after the storm.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
1
Labor Is House Cleaning: Union Growth Attracts Attention
John Mitchell, president of the mine workers, predicts labor troubles will end by month’s end. He calls April through early May a renewal period for contracts and says strikes are temporary. He notes union growth as the reason for increased attention to labor.
Iowa G A R opposes Lee statue in national hall of fame
The Iowa department G A R has filed against placing a Robert E. Lee statue in the national capitol hall of fame or honors for rebel actions. It also urges honoring Iowa’s war governor Samuel J. Kirkwood in the hall of fame. General Grenville M. D. was elected delegate at large to the national encampment and George A. Newman of Cedar Falls was named assistant adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Ln
Iowa Department
Robert E. Lee
National Capitol
Iowa
Congress
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Grenville M. D
Commoner
Raymond
George A. Newman
Cedar Falls
Queen of Servia to file divorce in Paris report
Paris dispatch says Queen Praga of Servia seeks divorce from King Alexandria. He would grant a large annuity and the queen plans to retire to a convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Praga of
Servia
Alexandria
Rescue of Ten Trapped Miners Near Cloverdale
Ten men imprisoned by a cavern at Seller's coal mine near Cloverdale were rescued early this morning after being trapped overnight. Terre Haute reports confirm the miners were freed safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Seller’s
Cloverdale
Jackson Named Republican Senate Candidate in Woodbury County
John H. Jackson was nominated for senator from Woodbury County by the Republican convention in Sioux City Iowa on May 22. He seeks the seat in the county race likely influencing state level politics and party plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
John H. Jackson
Woodbury County
Cyclone Hits Assaria. Two Die in Salina County
A third tornado in Salina county in 24 hours struck Assaria last night. Two people were killed and more than a dozen were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kansas
Salina County
Assaria
Plant Fire at Waterous Works Causes 150000 Damage
St Paul Minnesota May 22 The Waterous engine works on west levee burned this morning. Loss is 150000. Night Watchman Echlin was probably fatally burned. Thousands watched the blaze as flames spread toward an adjoining plant where gasoline tanks were stored triggering a stampede injuring many seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
West Levee
Echlin
Man Escapes Jail After Detention in Muscatine
L W Burch who was captured in Montpelier in a demented condition and held in Muscatine jail escaped from the Davenport jail a few days ago where he served a term for vagrancy He was known here as John Jones He has no wife despite his claim to the contrary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
L. W. Burch
Montpelier
Muscatine
John Jones
Man Sues Rock Island for $10000 Damages
C R 1 and P D Roy Mumford of this city sue the Rock Island railroad for $10000 alleging damages from an incident in Des Moines about a year ago. He charges negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
D. Roy Mumford
Rock Island Railroad Company
Des Moines
Flynn sues Rock Island for death damages
Delia Flynn sues the Rock Island railroad for eighteen thousand dollars for the death of her husband who was killed while on duty at Walcott two weeks ago in Davenport Indiana on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Delia Flynn
Rock Island Railroad Company
Walcott
Flames Sweep Dunkirk Ohio
The Dunkirk business district in Dunkirk Lima Ohio was practically wiped out by fire on May 22. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Dunkirk
Here
Rural free delivery deficit soars to 227900
Washington May 22 deficit in the rural free delivery division disclosed as 227900 far exceeding the initial 20000 estimate. The revision centers on budget shortfalls across regional routes and operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Denver Strike Settled by Arbitration After Turbulent Deadlock
The large Denver strike affecting about 10,000 workers was ended by arbitration last night after a tense standoff that threatened to shut down the city. The authorities reported a peaceful settlement and a return to normal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Reliance Defeats Columbia in 25 Mile Race
In New York on May 22 the yacht Reliance decisively beat the Columbia over a twenty five mile course, finishing nearly fifteen minutes ahead yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reliance
Columbia
Muscatine K of T Masons Hold Night Smokers
Gave a smoker at the K O T M hall in the K P building last night about 200 attended. The program featured piano solos by H H Fack a juggling act by Owen Daly a recitation by George Fry a quintet by John Callahan Paul Mittlander John Ketscum Frank Schoenig and Fred Pressler State Commander J M Ermerins of Des Moines attended and spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
K. P
The
Order
H. H. Fack
Owen Daly
George Fry
John Callahan
Paul Mittlander
John Ketscum
Frank Schoenig
Fred Pressler
J. M. Er
Firemen's Ball ends with joyous Hare's hall dance
Firemen's parade night concluded with a lively dance at Hare's hall. About 150 couples danced the evening. The committee of Lewis Schmelzer John Maurath Richard Bitzer Otto Quandt and Charles Diercks organized the affair. Music was supplied by the Muscatine Band orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare’s Hall
Lewis Schmelzer
John Maurath
Richard Bitzer
Otto Quandt
Charles Diercks
Muscatine
May Kill Him Muscatine Man Frightfully Hurt
A Muscatine man suffered severe injuries in an early morning incident described as potentially lethal. Police investigated the scene and secured details for a formal report.
Foreman fatally wounded by belt hook at Muscatine factory
George Dunker foreman at the Royal Pearl Button plant on Grandview avenue in Muscatine was struck by a hooked stick while fixing a loose belt. He suffered a deep wound over the heart and was taken home in critical condition. Doctor E B Fulham treated him and stated recovery was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dunker
G. W. Fry
Dunker
Fry
Mr. Fry
E. B. Fulham
Hershey Hospital
Fulham Avenue
Fulham
George Francis Train Ill With Smallpox in Stamford
The aged New York philosopher George Francis Train is ill with smallpox at his daughter Mrs. Susan M. T. Gulager's home in Stamford Connecticut, as of May 22 news report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Conn
George Francis Train
New York
Susan M. T. Gulager
Caldwell Files Candidacy for State Senate
Adel Iowa May 22 Hon J T Caldwell announces candidacy for state senator from the Dallas Guthrie Audubon district in a local party entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas-Audubon
Adel
J. T. Caldwell
Dallas-Guthrie Audubon
Gibson Heater Company's Withdrawal From Muscatine Bid
The Gibson Heater Company withdraws its previously filed proposition related to operations or bids in Muscatine, signaling a retreat from the local tender or project. No replacement proposal is announced.
American Gibson Heater Co withdraws plant bids from Muscatine and Ft Madison
The American Gibson Heater Company board has withdrawn proposals to locate a plant in Muscatine or Ft Madison. Four Muscatine directors favor Muscatine, but overall plans remain unchanged with a plant to be established soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Gibson Heater Company
Muscatine
President Roosevelt Leaves Portland for Tacoma with Souvenir Carriage
President Roosevelt departed Portland at 8 8 this morning en route to Tacoma. His carriage was loaded with souvenirs as the train departed, with several stops planned along the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persident
Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
Tacoma
Chicago Markets Free Market Dispatch Highlights Grains and Livestock
Market report from Chicago dated May 22 lists open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn and Oats with May July and Sep contracts. Includes livestock receipts at Chicago and regional totals for Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis Duluth and Liverpool prices and weather trends across Illinois Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa and Ohio valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Tober & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Chicago
Ing
Reeves
Texas
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa
Ohio Valley
Weather outlook for Iowa with storms and cooler weekend
Chicago May 22 reports threats of local thunderstorms tonight and likely Saturday. Cooler tonight in the extreme west portion. Sun rises at 4 24 and sets at 7 10 with the moon rising at 2 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Trouble in Chicago Labor Talks Brighten Prospect of Settlement
Chicago reports a easing labor crisis as laundry strike heads for settlement, freight handlers near arbitration, and packers to meet 25 000 employees with a likely open agreement. Wage scale demands surface with 800 bushel men and clothing examiners seeking 18 per week.
Clay Bird Shoot Results At Her Shey Pasture
The clay bird shoot at Her shey’s pasture produced three independent contests. In the ten bird contest Adam Vor Dresky won with ten, Beadle had nine, Schmaltz eight. In the twenty third contest Clapp and Joy tied with nineteen thirds, Warner second, Von Dresky third. The ten third final went to Joy with ten, Bendle nine, Warner and McBride seven each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey’s Pasture
Adam Vor Dresky
Beadle
Schmaltz
Clapp
Joy
Warner
von Dresky
Bendle
McBride
Real estate transfers recorded in Muscatine County
Geo M Titus transcribed transfers yesterday. Hershey Lumber Co. to W F Boston for lot 8 and east half of lot 9 block 17 Smalley’s add to South Muscatine. W F Boston to Lena Boston same property. Charles Zelner to Jacob Schomberg Sr portion of section 35 two 77 range 2 in Muscatine county. Consideration 1059.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Titus
County Recorder
Hershey Lumber Co
W. F. Boston
Smalley’s
South Muscatine
W. F. Bosten
Lena Bosten
Rior
Charles Zelner
Jacob Schomberg
Muscatine County
Prices Range In Leading Stocks On New York Exchange
New York May 22 closing values show the range of prices for leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The report summarizes price levels at the close of business today with emphasis on notable movers and overall market tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Lightning Strikes Tree and Wires Injuring Hale at Wapello
A severe electrical storm struck Wapello on May 21 causing a bolt to hit a tree near John Hale's home and jump to a telephone wire feeding the house. Hale, on the porch, received a vicious shock and was dazed briefly but recovered. The shock impaired his hearing at times throughout the day. Miss Katie Dalmus, four miles west, is very ill and a Muscatine physician has been summoned to assist local doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mitten
Missouri
Delta
F. G. Coffin
Muscatine
T. S. Meeker
Letts
Maidie Buchanan
Conesville
Walford Bros
Jacobsmeter
Washington
Katie Dalmase
Bard
Dan McCarthy
Sarah Williams
Wapello
Ward Williams
Ola Worthman
W. L. Ayers
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Vance
Cedar Rapids
Archie Welton
Fairfield
Roy Dunham
Gus. Bickel
Geneseo
M. J. Pierce
Mae Crammond
Wm. Shaw
St. Louisa Township
Opera House
K. of P. Hall
W. T. Brown
Grand Lodge A. O. U. W
Sioux City
Omaha
John Hale
Katie Dalmus
Terrible massacre of Jews in Russia shocks Ottumwa crowd
Ottumwa residents receive a letter detailing a two day mob attack on Jews in a Russian town after Easter. The report says 153 Jews killed or wounded, homes looted, ears cut off, noses damaged, and many women assaulted. Churches torn, wine cellars broken, doctors and drug stores destroyed. Police aided the mob. elderly and children starved in the streets. bread scarce. Odessa supplies sent for clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Easter
Odessa
Critical condition and county notes from Wapello
The report cites a person in critical condition. Lewis Erbes of Grantsboro Wisconsin visited Wapello on real estate business and left for Oakville. Oscar Bird was taken to Mt Pleasant after appearing before Judge Withrow for inebriety, the first case under the new Louisa county law. Recent showers revived fields near Wapello, easing clod damage and enabling continued planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Erbes
Grantsboro
Wisconsin
Wapello
Oakville
Oscar Bird
Burlington
Withrow
Mt. Pleasant
State Hospital
Louisa County
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Mitchell
United Mine Work
G. A. R. Balks
Lee
Hall of Fame
Twister
Watchman
ASK
Rock Island
Sues Rock Island
Post Office Department
George
Royal Pearl
Grandview Avenue
Geo
Mr. Dunker
G. F. Train
Gibson Heater Company
Scinds
Fort Madison
Board of di
Ft. Madison
Kansas City
Packers
Ilinois
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Columbus Junction
Nellie
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Hazel Wagner
Grandview
Mrs. Tucker
Atchison
Tammo
Pac
UN Pac
Tex. Pac
Grt
Wst
Erie
Penna
So. Ry
Hogole
Rock Is
Wabash
Wab. Pfd
U. S. Steel
T. C. Lecce
Wst. UN
Ottumwa
Russia
Fury
Jonas
Sax
Butch
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