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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
1
Chicago April 22 beef rose a quarter cent with retailers wary of relief until grass cattle enter markets in June. Secretary Wilson supports the view that current prices reflect last year's corn shortage and will hold until grass cattle arrive. Packers deny responsibility while profiting on aged storage goods.
Des Moines reports a new lead in the Peterson murder inquiry. Detectives pursue motives near the scene, noting the assailant likely knew both the girl and the boy and examining residents within a quarter mile.
Des Moines reports three parties will place tickets on the official ballot this fall due to last election vote totals. Prohibitionists, with over 15,000 votes last year, will gain a ballot spot without petitioning.
John Morrell & Co announces installation of large scale tomato canning to run with its Ottumwa packing plant. The firm, fifth largest in the world, may be the only company in the country to operate a vegetable canning plant in conjunction with its packing business.
The Des Moines city council moves to buy at least three bloodhounds at a price not exceeding 500 dollars. Alderman Van Dyck proposes the mayor and police chief attend the chiefs of police meeting in Louisville to arrange the purchase in Lexington.
Take Charles Louisiana April 22 jury returns verdict of murder in the first degree against Edward Batson for the killings of the Earle family. The ruling opens the path to a death penalty under existing law.
J Pierpont Morgan to fund several millions for a new London underground rail system while Clinton Dawkins of the Morgan firm testifies before the Lords committee. The Morgan plan aims to rival Charles T Yerkes and guarantee financial support for the project.
Rural free delivery service will begin July first with four carriers for Grinnell in Poweshiek county plus carriers for Kellogg in Jasper county and Orillia in Warren county. Post offices at Chester Center and Avery gain rural carriers. Postmaster appointments include C F Thayer in Avery and Lee Canfield in Benson with resignations noted.
Chicago April 22 E H Harriman is said to have called a halt on the Rock Island proposed new line from Fort Worth to Galveston. If the Moores press ahead, serious trouble is feared in western railroads. Harriman is rumored to have gained influence in Rock Island control amid a stock flurry.
Solomon Weigh, a prominent farmer near Decatur TL, died from injuries after a Saturday whirlwind tore apart his wagon and a buggy driven by William Schultz. Weigh was struck on the head by debris. Schultz escaped unharmed and one horse died of fright. No other damage reported.
A brief notice highlights Pope Institutions in RA, detailing their role and presence within regional educational and religious communities as part of a public notices column.
Rome April 22. The pope answered the felicitations of the American Episcopate expressing strong affection for America and rejoicing in the development of Catholicism and religious freedom. Cardinal Gibbons and other Catholic bishops received the letter noting satisfaction with the church’s progress in the United States.
A Monday blaze in Quincy origin which consumed the Gem City sawmill planing mill and nearby lumber yard, damaging two bridges on the Carthage branch, telegraph poles, freight cars, and several stables. One woman died from shock, and two city steamers were lost to the flames and repurposed as molted meat kettles. The fire spread over nearly ten acres of lumber piles along the Burlington road.
Washington April 22 The senate approved the river and harbor bill carrying about 70 million dollars. The commerce committee’s work was so thorough that every senator was content it should pass as reported from the committee.
The will of Rev. T DeWitt Talmage filed in Washington April 22 values the estate at more than 300000. Heirs at law are satisfied and consent to probate. The widow receives a third and the remainder is divided equally among his children and their lineal descendants.
Government secret service agents aided by local authorities arrested farmers John Cooper and George Gilbert south of Ottumwa Iowa as part of a large counterfeit money investigation. The arrests may expose a hidden counterfeit plant long suspected in Wapello and neighboring counties.
In Collinsville, Oklahoma Territory, William Philips was killed and William Mayfield Jess Skidmore and Elijah Johnson mortally wounded in a duel over grazing land. The incident occurred at Collinsville and involved cattle men contesting grazing rights.
In Oskaloosa Iowa April 22 Rev O A Johnson and Ed Murray fought with revolvers over a bad deal. Johnson was wounded three times but not seriously while Murray escaped injury. Both were jailed then freed on bail. Earlier Johnson survived a church shooting by Hattie Nelson who fled punishment.
Dayton Ohio April 22 announcement states the paper box makers combine is practically formed with a capital of nine million dollars. The move unites local producers to coordinate pricing and production standards.
Cairo Illinois April 22 as time passes and no more bodies from the burned steamer City of Pittsburg are recovered the belief strengthens that most perished by fire rather than drowning. Witnesses say bones lie beneath tangled wreckage of iron rods boilers and smokestacks only three bodies recovered and most survivors have left the city.
Hanna declares steps to reveal documentary evidence proving E G Rathbone innocent and says Gov Geo Wood influenced the verdict. The public leans toward Neeley’s guilt, while Rathbone’s allies defend him as extravagant spending not theft. Each defendant received penitentiary terms and fines of thirty to thirty five thousand dollars.
The Muscatine district of the Methodist Episcopal church held a sub district missionary convention at the First Methodist church. Rev W G Thorn preached, with Rev J B Schreckengast scheduled but absent. Morning and afternoon sessions featured papers by Rev W L Clapp Rev J R Hanley and Mrs L G Murphy plus reports on Woman's Home Missionary work and foreign mission. The gathering continues with a platform meeting tonight and a note of concern over the illness of Rev B M Boydston.
Police believe James Butler his wife and six children were poisoned by Butler before taking his own life. The bodies were found in a rear sleeping room of his State street upholstery shop after a neighbor forced entry. An empty salmon can and a half full whisky bottle were found on a dining table, hinting at a fatal action.
Richard Fleming and Delphine Hinchman both blind from birth married in Brooklyn after meeting months ago. Friends say mutual attraction grew from voices. Fleming operates a sizable manufacturing business despite his blindness.
Mrs. T. A. Watson, wife of a farmer near Searsboro, spotted smoke from a burning wooden bridge on a sharp curve three miles north of Searsboro. She ran to a point south and flagged the Iowa Central passenger train just as it approached, averting disaster.
A storm in southwestern Oklahoma on April 22 killed seven people. Mrs. James Johnson died near Leger when a house blew into her tent. Three others were killed at Mountain Park, and Adolph Foutz perished at Lone Peak due to lightning.
Charges of gross immorality brought by the Second Baptist church discipline committee against Governor Jeff Davis. A congregational meeting is set for Wednesday night to consider the allegations.
Shelbyville Indiana April 22 One man is killed and two children are terribly mangled by a soda fountain tank explosion at a confectioner shop in Fairland Ind six miles north of Shelbyville emergency crews report a deadly accident at the site with multiple injuries and a fatality confirmed.
Hetloo April 22 reports the queen's condition remains satisfactory with physicians deeming her status today as satisfactory and unchanged.
Grand Rapids April 22 Governor Bliss is urged to convene a special session of the legislature to enact a primary election law Justus S Stearns millionaire lumberman proposes to pay half the expenses if the governor covers the other half Bliss has not replied yet
London financial experts say the silver price tumble to a record low is due to China selling silver instead of buying it this year to raise funds for war indemnity in gold.
In Marshalltown Iowa on April 22 Rev F W Russell of the First Presbyterian Church was preaching when the house caught fire. Parishioners and fire crews acted quickly to control the blaze and prevent injuries.
A fire swept through the North Fourth Street home of a local preacher during services at the Hyterian church in Chicago. Neighbors alerted responders, the preacher and his wife evacuated with a stranger’s horse, and firefighters brought the blaze under control as the church dismissed the congregation. Frost and showers were also noted for Iowa with cooler conditions overnight.
Cairo Alabama April 22 At least seventy five are believed dead in the City of Pittsburg steamer blaze near Turner s Landing Sunday morning The passenger list is lost and many crew names are missing Most accurate count shows 72 passengers and 79 crew with about half perishing
The Brussels chamber of commerce urged royal intervention in the suffrage dispute to aid trade. The king replied that government policy must follow constitutional rules for present and future loyalty and national tranquility.
District court opens with jury selection and opening arguments in the breach of promise suit of Nellie Dawson against John W. Wilson over a promised marriage after a divorce. Plaintiff’s counsel F S Pentzer and Jayne Hoff man. defendant’s E M Warner. First witness Mrs. Dawson testifies. long trial ahead.
Fire on the Parthican sparked near London causing alarming blaze that endangered the city. More than fifty firms reported damage and losses total about ten million dollars.
President Roosevelt announces Benjamin Barnes of New Jersey will replace O L Drudun as assistant secretary to the President. The appointment follows Drudun's departure and places Barnes in the senior administrative role within the White House.
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