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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
1
An severe cyclone rips through Buxton injuring and killing residents including Arthur Meade’s alleged killer Harry Gay. Officers take Gay into custody amid investigations. A third victim remains critical as authorities warn of continuing danger from the storm.
Des Moines and Oskaloosa report multiple cyclone events on May 26. Buxton near Oskaloosa sees two dead, eight injured, buildings demolished. Glenwood home for the feeble minded roof collapse kills two girls and injures ten. Omaha and Lancaster County suffer widespread damage with seven dead. West Liberty recounts a reenactment of a murder with suspect Harry Gay, the scene at McCarty's restaurant, and a tense crowd awaiting identification.
West Liberty May 26 Special Harry Gay, accused of killing Arthur Meade at McCarty's restaurant on May 14, was arrested at his home in Runnells after officers traced him by tips and papers. He was brought to Des Moines, deported to West Liberty, and jailed amid a gathered crowd while pledging his innocence and claiming he can prove his whereabouts.
A man is reported in custody after allegedly plotting to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt. Police say the suspect admitted to the plan and provided details about the plot, prompting heightened security measures. Roosevelt remained under protection as investigations continue.
A joyful gathering at the home of Per cival Ryan featured friends planning and carrying out a surprise event. The mood was festive and all attendees enjoyed the celebration.
Jos Becker, a Pendleton Oregon butcher, jailed in Walla Walla on suspicion of plotting to assassinate President Roosevelt and Emperor William. Police say Becker, a radical socialist, carried a Winchester and hid the rifle after being arrested following a tip from his partner. Details include a party at 402 Indiana Street and various local notices.
Chicago May 26. George T Sullivan commission merchant whose La Salle street shop at 259 was raided last Saturday will be tried Thursday.
Jackson Kentucky May 26 Curtis Jett and Thomas White have been indicted by the special grand jury for the murder of James B Marcum, who was killed amid the Hargis Cockrill feud.
A white pearl weighing 64% grains was found yesterday in Lansing bay on the Mississippi river by George Gordon. It was sold to Max R. Green of Chicago for $2000.
A Lake Shore train covered 133 miles from Toledo to Elkhart Indiana in 114 minutes, two minutes faster than any previous record.
Edward Copeland 19 is charged with murder after fatally shooting Henry Green 60 in Hillsboro Illinois in the presence of Green's daughter. Green reportedly opposed Copeland’s marriage plans. The shooting occurred May 26 as Copeland confronted the man over his daughter.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with local thunderstorms. Continued warm conditions with sun up at 4 22 and sunset at 7 13. Moon sets at 8 06 p m Wednesday.
Harry Gay, jailed in Muscatine county for first degree murder in Meade case, presents a detailed motion through Iowa towns from Fredonia to Runnells claiming to have traveled with wife and three children. He says he arrived in Runnels the evening before the killing and offers a train itinerary with stops at Wilton Udell Columbus Junction and Wapello.
Knoxville Iowa May 26 L H Hayes a former state assembly member announces his bid for state senator from the Marion Monroe district. J L Warren of Pella and J S Bellamy of Knoxville also seek the nomination.
Springfield May 26 The Smith & Wesson revolver works closes its plant as workers seek to form a union. Proprietors cite the move as the reason for the shutdown and indicate operation will halt.
Market dispatch from Chicago through H. 4. Tober & Co. lists May wheat at 75% and 76, July 73% and 74%, corn around 45 and 46, oats near 36, pork futures around 18.9, lard near 8.9, and rib meat around 9.3. Hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts shown with open and close ranges. inventories and car LOTs noted for wheat, corn, oats, and hogs. Northwest and Liverpool price activity summarized. daily clearances tallied at 359,090 for wheat and flour, 108,900 for corn, 9,000 for oats.
The Jewish colony in St Petersburg feared a Kishineff style massacre during the city founding celebration. Authorities reported a tense mood as lower class Russians showed menacing attitudes toward Hebrew residents, raising concerns of possible anti Semitic violence.
Chicago May 26 news notes a sequel to the attack on Mrs. Elizabeth V. Cronk of Nebraska wife of a grand exalted ruler. Cronk files a $10,000 damages suit against Mrs. Cora Lathrop Patterson in Council Bluffs Iowa claiming Patterson is responsible for the Cronk family trouble.
Davenport Iowa May 26 members of the First German Lutheran church chartered the steam er Ottumwa Belle to travel to Muscatine June 21 for the German Lutheran orphan and old people's home annual festival.
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