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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
1
Kruger reports harrowing affidavits of British cruelty. Delarey says Boer women were used as a human screen, with several killed. his wife suffers persecution under Methuen's orders for a year, wandering with six children. his 83 year old mother driven from Klerksdorp, cattle stolen, house burned.
Prof H E Kratz ends eleven year tenure as Sioux City superintendent and accepts Calumet Michigan public schools post at 3000 dollars yearly, with Sioux City salary at 2750 dollars.
Marshalltown Iowa April 7 a Republican county convention endorsed Ketchum Cousins Caswell and Burnham and chose a representative delegation for the Fifth district congressional convention at Cedar Rapids on May 1 to renominate R G Cousins for congress.
Washington April 7 the house and senate conferees reach an understanding. The house wins as the senate recedes from its amendment that the war tax on bucket shops should remain in force.
In Washington Supreme Court on April 7 the attorney general sought leave to file a complaint against Northern securities company on behalf of the state. The court accepted the briefs.
In Des Moines today the Walters bill prohibiting stream pollution was killed in the senate. A house resolution to adjourn on April 10 will be taken up tomorrow.
London April 7 The House of Commons reassembled with Balfour saying he has no information on peace negotiations in South Africa to share with the public.
James Whitfield president of the Western Baseball League died this morning in Kansas City by shooting himself at his home. Officials cite managerial strain and financial reverses as contributing factors to the suicide.
Fort Worth dispatch reports ongoing tensions as whites push to drive blacks from Lawton Oklahoma. Four hundred armed blacks are holed up at Fort Sill awaiting developments, matched by an equal number of armed whites ready to repel any attack.
A court sentences Patrick to death by electric chair pending appeal. Officials schedule the execution date and prepare the necessary procedures, with defense and prosecution awaiting further legal steps and potential appeals.
Lawyer Albert Patrick, convicted of murdering millionaire William Rice, was sentenced to be electrocuted the week of May 5. A motion for a new trial was denied, and Patrick was taken to Sing Sing. The sensational case centers on the valet allegedly acting under Patrick’s influence to seize the estate.
In Muscatine the Grand Army post marked the Shiloh anniversary with a 1:30 pm assembly, a parade featuring about 40 Shiloh veterans, a monument salute, and an address by Colonel W. B. Bell of Washington. The day closed with a box supper and reflections on battlefield monuments. Washington inquiry into the Danish West Indies sale resumes with witnesses Depew Knox and Christmas.
Public schools reopen for the final term as students and teachers return from a week off. Teachers attended a Washington meeting and report new ideas to finish the year strong. Attendance roughly steady with only a few changes noted. Nine weeks remain before summer vacation.
In Davenport Iowa on April 7 the Democrats win the mayoralty over Republican Fred Heinz and also carry the city clerk post. Republicans secure a majority of city council seats with varied margins. Voters choose party across wards with mayoral plurality of 404 and clerk 505. council and other offices split between Dem and Rep.
President MacLean and many students arrived in six coaches from the state university to Davenport to attend the funeral of Dr William Drummond Middleton dean of the medical college at Iowa City and Rock Island railway chief surgeon and American Medical Society vice president. The masons were in charge.
Glasgow April 7 five spectators died and about 200 were injured when a crowd collapsed a terrace at Abrox park during the last England versus Scotland international football match.
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon on the Lehigh Valley Railroad for New York. A la carte dining car service and luxurious parlor and day coaches are offered. Stop-overs are allowed at Niagara Falls on all through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
London April 7 Kitchener reports the death of Commandant Erasmus the well known Boer leader who was killed in an engagement on the 3d near Boshof in South Africa.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Official Register for the year with a frontis piece of Horace Boies the fourteenth Iowa governor. The book will print midweek in limited numbers possibly one copy per legislature member. It highlights official census returns by Secretary Martin with condensed results from twelve censuses for Iowa and notable national features.
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr seeks to copyright her visiting cards reading Mrs Vanderbilt to bar her daughter in law from using the same name. Washington reports no copyright can be secured for names.
Chicago April 7 Special Indications for Iowa expect generally fair tonight with partly cloudy skies Tuesday and a threat of west portion. Temperatures rise Tuesday and tonight in western areas.
St Louis April 7 ex councilman Chas Kratz charged with bribery over traction franchises did not appear in court as his case proceeded in absentia. The hearing proceeded under existing warrants and prosecutors sought a bond forfeiture.
The marriage of Mrs. Mary Carmody and John Fahey was solemnized at 7 am at St Matthias Catholic Church with immediate relatives present. Rev P Laur ent officiated. The couple plans to reside in Keota Iowa after a breakfast at the bride’s home 413 East Eighth Street and a 7 58 am train departure. Mr Fahey works for Dayton and Vail.
Rumor says Kid Noble will petition Judge House for a change of venue to Scott county claiming inability to get a fair trial in Muscatine. If granted the trial may move to Davenport before Judge Wolfe, with Noble held in Scott county jail awaiting proceedings.
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M organized a Sunday 7 pm surprise at the Presbyterian church to honor Rev J N Elliott. Brethren filled the front of the church. the pastor welcomed them and praised his Masonic service. The service featured quartet singing and solos by Mr Porter.
A bold bystander faced potential danger to shield women and a child, acting quickly to avert harm amid a chaotic incident. Police and witnesses commended the unnamed hero for his decisive intervention and calm conduct.
In Chicago on April 7 Max Wilschke stood on a burning tenement ledge forty feet high and leaped across a six foot alley into a window where William Hannibal, four children and two women stood. Hannibal and the four children and two women escaped unharmed as the flames closed in.
F Emory Lyon of Chicago, superintendent, arrived in Muscatine to promote the Central Howard Association. He spoke at four churches on its mission to aid discharged prisoners, secure employment, and prevent recidivism, with funds sought from city manufacturers and business leaders.
An excited runaway on Front Street near Her shey s barn touched a one horse rig driven by Mrs Oscar Reynolds. The collision caused a minor smash up but occupants escaped with no serious injuries.
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