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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
1
In St Petersburg and Moscow rumors swirl of Premier Goremykin's resignation and possible succession by M Shipoff. Goremykin calls an extraordinary cabinet session while reports claim the czar may donate personal lands to win peasant support. An anarchist bank attack in Warsaw ends with casualties as gunfire erupts.
President Roosevelt, meeting with livestock representatives and lawmakers, criticised Chicago packing houses. He urged rapid changes to ventilation and lighting, improved toilet facilities and lavatories to prevent contamination, and measures to ensure worker cleanliness.
Judge McPherson sustained the demurrer to the indictment against George H. Crosby former Burlington freight traffic manager charged with conspiracy to grant rebates on east to Missouri shipments and discharged the defendant for lack of sufficient evidence.
Fred N. Kretschmer of Dubuque announced he withdraws from the Republican treasurer race. He will name delegates to the state convention, all loyal to Senator Allison, whose return to the Senate he aims to safeguard. The move shocks the campaign and underscores loyalty to Allison amid Iowa politics.
A grand jury report details a Springfield mob of April 14 that hanged and burned three Black men after a domestic worker’s untrue claim of an assault. The woman admitted she witnessed the lynching but did not identify the victims. two men were arrested and executed, followed by a third. The panel found no attack occurred and faulted police inaction.
The article details Democratic distrust and failed coalitions over railroad rate legislation. It describes Tillman Bailey's secret dealings with President Roosevelt and doubts among Democratic senators about securing enough votes, warning against reliance on a weak coalition.
Des Moines May 25 1924 the Presbyterian general assembly carried a memorial to the U S senate urging Reed Smoot’s removal from Utah amid loud demonstrations. A union of evangelical churches was endorsed against liquor.
Iowa City May 25 Special. Trainer Catlin announced plans to take Charles Riemcke of Muscatine to Chicago in early June for the Big Nine conference meet. Riemcke will compete on Iowa relay squads and is expected to boost the Hawkeyes' relay prospects.
John Stadler of Hampton died after an epileptic fit while operating a disc harrow on the Drury farm two miles southeast of Milan. He was employed by his brother in law, John Sievers.
Fairfield Iowa May 25 Governor Albert B Cummins will address the local opera house tomorrow afternoon in his bid for renomination George D Perkins of Sioux City is also announced to appear May 31 The Jefferson county political scene roils as campaigns heat up
The French liner La Provence arrived at New York from Havre in six days three hours and 35 minutes, breaking all previous records by five hours and 55 minutes. Its average speed was 21.70 knots per hour.
The Inner Republic bringing victorious American athletes from Athens arrived at quarantine in New York on May 25. The ship was held for observation due to a smallpox case in the steerage aboard.
London May 25 The head office and all country agencies of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance did not open for business today. Vice President Eldredge said the company has discontinued efforts to secure new business in England due to restrictive commissions under new laws making it unprofitable to seek new business there.
New York on May 25 reports from inside sources that Rock Island earnings for the nine months ending March 31 after expenses equal 5 percent on preferred stock. Management will not resume dividends, preferring to reinvest in plans for improvement and extension.
In Rock Island on May 25 Gustavo Eneglin, a tailor, attempted reconciliation failed. He fatally shot his wife at her home, fired at his 12 year old daughter missing, then killed himself.
Pekin Illinois May 25 One hundred twenty five indictments each with five counts were returned by the Tazewell county grand jury against D C Smith Sr Conrad Lupper E F Unland and Henry Block partners in the Ties Smith bank for receiving deposits after the bank became insolvent. Judge Worthington set bonds at 35000 for each defendant and all were posted.
Rock Island Illinois May 25 investigation into the death of Rev. F W Hoover Congregational minister found in a pond at Sherrard concludes death was accidental. Authorities say he likely swam after work and was seized by a cramp with no marks on the body.
Philadelphia reports President Cassatt sailed from Cherbourg, France for home this morning. He left on vacation and officials expect his arrival around June 2. The move is linked to revelations before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A major blaze devastated the White Cities amusement resort on the Cleveland lakefront. A boiler explosion in the power house followed the fire, injuring two firemen as flames raged through the attraction.
Nashville May 25 the federal grand jury that opened an investigation into the alleged fertilizer trust returned indictments against about 80 individuals.
New York May 25 The appellate division of the supreme court discharged George W. Perkins from custody after holding him to await grand jury action on the charge of grand larceny related to the New York Life Insurance Co campaign contribution to the Republican National Committee.
A heavy cold rain and wind storm battered San Francisco during the night causing much suffering among thousands of refugees in tents and improvised shelters in public parks presidio and vacant lots.
The Journal claims independence from outside influence and highlights its role in printing legitimate news. It states the paper is widely read in 5200 city homes daily and invites subscriptions and advertising from local merchants.
Chicago meteorology notes showers and thunderstorms forecast for Iowa tonight and Saturday. Sun rises at 4 23, sets at 7 12, moon sets at 9 17 p m.
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