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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
1
Defense seeks to sway jurors by portraying Junken as a beast rather than man. argues imprisonment as ultimate punishment. Hand is revealed, raising questions about the integrity of the confession.
In Carterville Iowa on May 28 the defense called Undertaker Roscoe to describe the injuries to Clara Rosen's body after John Junken allegedly beat her with a heavy stone. Witnesses testified Junken was seen near the crime scene and a ring linked to the suspect raised emotion in court as the trial unfolds.
The Maccntine Poultry Association plans a meeting at the office of Justice of the Peace J WZ Carl on Mone evening. Attendance is desired from members and interested parties.
Paul E Blockert a former Muscatine youth died in Colorado Springs of tuberculosis after years of illness. Born May 28 1881 he would have turned 28. Survived by his father Christian Blockert and his California wife. Remains to be brought to Muscatine for interment at Greenwood cemetery chapel Sunday at 2 30.
The funeral of Mrs. A. M. Dolsen, who died in Davenport, was held today at 9 o'clock in Greenwood chapel. Remains arrived on the 8:05 train and were taken to Greenwood for service conducted by Rev. J. N. Elliott. Pallbearers were Geo. Corwin, A. Shepard, Theo. Drake, Henry Vail, John Blake and G. Shep ard. Interment followed at Greenwood.
Dr. A M Lingo launched a new half cabin cruiser named June Lingo on Thursday afternoon. The vessel measures 27 feet with a 15 horsepower engine equipped with a Planet motor.
Mrs. Jeff Thompson of West Third street returned home from Ottumwa where she attended the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs session. The meeting featured lectures by Dr. Edward Carter and S. Joe Brown and added five new federated clubs for a total of 32. Mrs. Thompson was elected treasurer. officers include President Mrs. C. B. Lewis Des Moines, first VP Mrs. S Joe Brown, second VP Mrs. Alice Mitchell, recording secretary Mrs. Harry Horne, corresponding secretary Mrs. George Ashby, chaplain Mrs. Mary Cheshire.
Chicago May 28 The jury hearing the Madden Boyle and Pouchot grafting case failed to report a verdict after retiring at 4 30 pm yesterday amid strong prosecutorial warnings and defense counterpoints. State's Attorney Wayman argued the case aimed to purge corrupt practices from unions. Defense contends funds allegedly paid by Emil Klicka did not reach Madden.
Denver May 28 The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church condemns Tennessee courts action in uniting the Presbyterian Church in the United States with Cumberland The assembly backs temperance committee report saying clergymen should avoid tobacco but judges may grant saloon licenses despite church principles
Dr. Edward E. Blythe formerly with the university college of medicine faculty is in the University Hospital in Iowa City nearly blinded after an explosion at Riverside. He used gasoline by mistake in lighting his fire and believed he was pouring kerosene in the baseburner. His face was badly burned, eyebrows and eyelashes burned off. surgeons strive to save his eyes with uncertain outcome.
The steamship Princess Alice, which ran aground on Staten Island yesterday, was floated early today and began its ocean voyage. The steamer reaground in the Ambrose channel off Sandy Hook but was refloated and sailed undamaged, about 24 hours behind schedule.
The will filed for probate provides the remainder of the estate to the widow, children, and relatives. It assigns 160000 to the town of Fairhaven Massachusetts for the use of primary and grammar schools in that community.
South Omaha and Omaha police questioned three men arrested last night in connection with a Union Pacific train robbery. Four hats and revolvers found, two autos, and witnesses say the men gave conflicting stories about where they first met, with one naming Minneapolis and another Council Bluffs.
In Washington on May 28, sugar refining companies protested accusations of American Sugar Refining Co. control while Utah and Michigan farmers urged against tariff reductions. The Senate voted 50 to 33 to postpone income tax vote until June 10 and continued sugar schedule discussion. Bailey urged a pre‑schedule vote, but Aldrich refused to yield.
A Henderson Minnesota report reached St. Paul claiming the Minnesota River formed a cavern during Wednesday's quake, causing water to vanish into the opening. In Bloomington Illinois the county jail sustained such damage that it must be rebuilt.
Major Montgomery Meigs and engineers aboard the Hornet reached Columbus Junction to discuss river navigation prospects with local merchants. The group will travel up the Iowa to Iowa City, then Cedar River to Cedar Rapids, assessing feasibility under a congressional appropriation.
Ulrich Schmidt a former Muscatine resident was found dead in the barn of the McCarthy Improvement Co in Davenport this morning. Coroner says heart trouble linked to rheumatic attacks likely caused death. Inquest planned and remains to be moved to Muscatine for burial. Schmidt 36, unmarried, well known bricklayer.
J. A. Harris is in custody over recent Cedar Rapids burglaries. He has a criminal record and may be the man sought for the shooting of Carmody. Police continued to investigate as of May 28.
Reports from Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana indicate the worst floods have passed. Oil fields in Oklahoma suffered damage and livestock losses, while rivers are subsiding and Louisiana confirms improvement.
President Taft attended a performance of The Revellers in Washington and left his box at the end of the first act in disgust over the mild depiction of New York life, a move that caused a stir and drew commendation from some observers.
A mob of determined men attacked the Abilene Texas jail early today demanding admission to free Tom Barnett, convicted of murder. After an hour of trying to force the cell doors, the mob failed to capture him and Barnett was shot to death inside the cell. In Baton Rouge, Port Allen saw masked men seize Hobo Brown, a Black man, from a jail amid reports of a probable lynching.
Senator Bradley advocates restoring leaf tobacco free sale in tariff bill, linking Kentucky and Tennessee outrages to tax policy. In Rising Sun Indiana masked guards beat a man accused of stealing chickens, tying him to a tree and ordering him to leave the country.
Love Tree Iowa May 28 Mrs Andrew Crawford aged 72 died at home from stomach cancer after four to five months illness. Survived by husband and four children James Klotz West Liberty William C Thomas Walter Crawford Lone Tree. Funeral Monday at 10 am from residence and 11 am at Reformed church conducted by Rev Hawk. Mrs Crawford moved to Lone Tree in 1867 from Canada.
Portland Maine May 28 James Small believed deserter from Fort Wadsworth New York in 1896 was arrested at Christiania Norway on confession then denied involvement in the Belle Gunness Indiana murders. Sister Mrs A W Field Islesboro Maine says he never was in Indiana and not implicated.
Kid Kuff the Idaho wrestler will appear at the Family theatre Saturday for a mat exhibition with a local grappler. The theatre also presents Friday and Saturday moving pictures including Lost in a Folding Bed Comic and Cavalier's Wife Dramatic plus an Irish Hen and Pity and Love. Illustrated songs by O Wilbur Brockman with a tenor voice.
Washington officials plan to send Knapp to Atlanta to mediate the Georgia railroad strike and ensure interstate commerce compliance while Stewart also heads to Atlanta to oversee mail movement. The first train since the strike operated from Augusta to Atlanta with a negro fireman amid mixed reactions and a crew of negro mail clerks on mail cars.
H M Bartlett sues Mrs May Bender administrator of the A C Bender estate for 48 dollars claimed on a promissory note and mortgage. Petition filed in district court today.
Iowa fair and warmer tonight and Saturday with partial cloudiness and warmth spreading in the east. Illinois fair tonight and Saturday with warmer readings in the north and central parts. Sunrise at 4 18 a m sunset 7 17 p m moonset 1 39 a m.
Forecaster J. M. Shorter notes slightly falling river stages over the next 48 hours along the Mississippi from below Dubuque to Muscatine.
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