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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
1
Senator Money Fights Fare Ejection on Washington Street Car
Senator Money of Mississippi resisted a fare dispute on a Washington street car, attempting to eject him for a lack of transfer. A second-car conductor was cut on the hand by Money during the clash. Money was not arrested and the conductor was not badly hurt.
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Washington
Senator Money
Mississippi
Catholic University in Sore Straits Amid Retrenchment
Washington reports the Catholic University of America has abruptly cut seven professors and lecturers during a term. The institution faces weak support from Roman Catholic archbishops, faculty dissension, and low lay student enrollment totaling sixteen across all departments.
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Washington
Catholic University of America
Catholic University
Pollen of Apple and Plum Distribution Plan Announced
Arrangements by the State Horticultural Society will distribute apple and plum pollen through the Ames Experiment Station. The program aims to broaden cross pollination work and assist Iowa horticulturists in plant breeding by supplying pollen from premier apple and plum varieties.
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Ames
State Horticultural Society
Fire destroys farm home near Keswick
During a fierce wind storm on Monday afternoon R. L. Crawford’s house on his farm three miles south of Keswick was totally destroyed by a fire that started from coals dropped by the owner between the house and the blacksmith shop. The property was insured, but the loss will be considerable.
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R. L. Crawford
Keswick
Funeral Tragedy at Helena Cemetery
During a funeral at the Roman Catholic cemetery in Helena Montana John Abel a laborer filling the grave of Thomas Crystal collapsed from apoplexy and died within minutes. The incident interrupted the service today in Helena.
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Helena
Mont. Helena
Mont
John Abel
Thomas Crystal
Deaf and Dumb Laborer Fatally Struck by Train in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge Iowa E W Kile a deaf and dumb laborer was killed by a west bound Illinois Central passenger train at 7 p m yesterday evening.
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Ft. Dodge
Fort Dodge
E. W. Kile
Illinois Central Railroad
Wind wrecks school building in Lansing Illinois
A violent windstorm wrecked the public school in Lansing Illinois April 24. Part of the roof was torn off and bricks from collapsing walls and chimneys crashed through three floors, sending pupils fleeing to safety.
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Lansing
Ill
Tugmen Strike Ties Up Great Lakes Ports
Chicago April 24 tugmen's strike on the Great Lakes remains unchanged with traffic at the ports badly congested.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Double Honor for R R Hitt Nominated for Senate
Freeport Illinois April 24 Republicans of the new thirteenth district renominated Congressman Robert R. Hitt and passed a resolution recommending him for United States senator from Illinois, asserting ethics favor the office seeking the man.
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Freeport, Ill
Thirteenth District
Hitt
Robert R. Hitt
United States
Ilinois
Canned Beef Poisons Family in Nashville
Smallpox may have contributed to the deaths of two children in the Hoisington family of Nashville near St. Joseph Michigan after they ate canned beef. Other family members are ill as investigators seek the cause.
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Canned Beef Poisons Family
St. Joseph, Mich
William Hoisington
Nashville
Attempt on King Stirs Madrid With Arrest at Palace
Madrid reports an attempted entry to the inner palace by an unknown man. He was seized as armed and questioned, giving a contradictory story. Police guard routines and public agitation rise as details remain sparse.
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Madrid
White cap band outrages shock Brown County
Two white cap band attacks on peaceful Brown County residents this week drew intense state attention. One victim’s wife has become violently insane from the brutality, highlighting the brutal climate and public fear in the area.
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Indianapolis
Brown County
Venezuelan general Castillo dies in mountain battle near Cumana
Port of Spain reports 2000 Venezuelan soldiers under Gen. R. Castillo clashed with a revolutionary force in the Cumana mountain district. Castillo was mortally wounded early in the fighting causing a panic and flight among his troops. his body was later recovered.
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Port of Spain
Island of
Trinidad
R. Castillo
Mountaious
Cumana
Venezuela
Castillo
British questions on Atlantic shipping combine in Commons
In London April 24 interpellations in the house of commons questioned the government on its stance toward the Atlantic shipping combine. The admiralty said a committee would examine the issue and vessels sold would transfer to another flag. Balfour said conditions were not yet ripe for an inquiry into English trusts.
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London
House of Commons
Atlantic Shipping Combine
Admiralty
Royal Reserve
England
Balfour
Fire sweeps Red Oak business district in April blaze
Fire in Red Oak Iowa destroys 16 business houses causing a loss of 195000 with 140000 covered by insurance. The origin of the fire remains undetermined.
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Red Oak
Iowa
Iowa Epworth League to Convene at Grinnell in 1902
Prof. F W Hannawalt, president of the Iowa State Epworth league, will issue the official call for the 1902 convention. Grinnell is chosen as the host city with opening anticipated on Thanksgiving evening and events through the following Friday Saturday and Sunday. Noted talent is slated for the program and the meeting is expected to be the finest since the group's 1890 founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
F. W. Hannawalt
Iowa State Epworth League
Grinnell
Silk Mills All Close In Paterson Shutdown Feared
Fear of mob violence drives closure of silk dyeworks in Paterson New Jersey today. About 3500 workers are idled as the industry ties up with no peace in sight and danger of spreading to other silk mill departments.
May Go to Prison for Kin Murder Trial
John Cummings a wealthy Wellington farmer accused of murdering his 13 year old servant Anna Dishman three years ago made a striking remark through his attorney while under bond for next month s trial He says he will stand trial and face prison to shield a family member and accepts the penitentiary if convicted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kan
John Cummings
Anna Dishman
Cummings
Tragic Death of Local Schoolteacher
Evansville Indiana April 24 Miss Anna Voldereur age 25 a teacher at the Columbia Street School died by self inflicted carbolic acid poisoning.
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Evansville
Ind
Anna Voldereur
Columbia Street
Fire ravages Clarion with 150 buildings burned
In Clarion Pennsylvania one hundred fifty structures burned last night leaving five hundred residents homeless. The total loss is estimated at three hundred thousand dollars.
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Clarion
Pennsylvania
Memorial service honors General Wade Hampton at veterans session
Dallas Texas April 24 a special memorial service opened the United Confederate Veterans meeting honoring General Wade Hampton General John B Gordon delivered a tribute and resolutions reviewing Hampton's life were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Wade Hampton
United Confederate Veterans
John B. Gordon
Pope receives 20000 pilgrims at St Peters in April ceremony
Rome reports St Peters hosted twenty thousand worshippers who were welcomed by the pope. His Holiness answered an address of felicitation with emotion and a strong voice stating the manifestations are consoling amid persecution of the church.
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Rome
St. Peters
Panic on a Packet on the Mississippi Steamer Lion
Passengers on the Lion plying La Crosse to Wabasha faced a perilous voyage as a high wind drove the steamer against the rock shore. Lost three times during the trip, the crowded boat with many women and children was finally brought to La Crosse in battered condition despite passengers' panic at one point between La Crosse and Winona.
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la Crosse
Wis
Lion
Wabasha
Rock Shore
Winona
Dublin Meeting Debates Coronation Delegates
A special Dublin corporation session called by unionist members failed to appoint delegates to King Edward's coronation after Lord Mayor Timothy C Harrington ruled the resolution out of order. The meeting was held April 24 and addressed whether to send representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Edward
Timothy C. Harrington
Pork Dips While Dressed Beef Holds Steady and Meats Rise
Chicago news reports April 24 that dressed beef prices remained flat while ham and bacon gained a quarter to half a cent. Fresh pork dropped by one cent as cattle supply increases reduce the outlook for further beef advances.
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Chicago
Queen Is Mending After Quiet Night
Hetloo April 24 reports the queen is mending rapidly after a quiet night. Medical updates show her temperature is favorable and stable.
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Hetloo
Burglars Hit Hedrick Hardware Store
Robbers struck Ritter & Dudgeon hardware in Hedrick Iowa April 24 taking about $60 in merchandise with guns and ammunition as the main items.
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Ritter & Dudgeon
Hedrick
Women in a sharp contest for DR presidency
The eleventh national session of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens with a keen contest for the presidency. New York backs Mrs. Adelaide Ingraham while Massachusetts favors Mrs. Mary L. Chapman.
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Denver
The
Daughters of the Revolution
Order
New York
Adelaide Ingraham
Massachusetts
Mary L. Chapman
Baptist Women Session Opens in St Louis
In St Louis on April 23 1924 the thirty first annual meeting of the Women's Baptist Missionary Society of the West began. Acting as chairwoman in the president's absence was Mrs J E Randall of St Paul first vice president. The meeting convened with Mrs John Edwin Scott of Evanston Ill missing as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Women’s Baptist Missionary Society of the West
John Edwin Scott
Evanston
Ill
J. FE. Randall
St. Paul
Grand Army of the Republic Reports Statewide Strength
Des Moines Iowa April 24 for the first time a complete G A R report will be given at the Des Moines reunion in May Captain L B Cousins collects statistics from 382 posts for the year ending June 30 1901 Iowa has 16299 members Crocker post No 12 Des Moines leads in membership with 263 members Hancock post Sioux City richest with 3437 and 185 members overall with post 12 and others expected to participate in the reunion society aging veterans face reporting challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Order
L. B. Cousins
Council Bluffs
George Metzgar
Cousins
Crocker
General Hancock Post
Sioux City
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago Areas
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with possible showers in the western portion. Warmer conditions central and eastern portions tonight. cloudy and warmer in Chicago as indicated by the forecast.
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Chicago
Iowa
Sees Peril in Ship Combine
Vienna reports broad opposition to the Morgan steamship combine with the Neues Wiener Journal calling it the first world trust. It argues that global interests oppose American dominance of shipping, export trade, and political aims via international navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Morgan Steamship Combine
Neues Wiener Journal
First World Trust
America
Trial calendar updates in Iowa case and court docket
The Iowa case State vs Kid Noble is set for trial May 12 with witnesses subpoenaed for the 12th to empanel a jury. Sheriff Stuart serves testimony notices while other cases including Peter Bigalow vs Brunson and Trott vs Rock Island are scheduled or discussed. Court records list several dismissals and new filings, with damages sought in Andrew Healey vs Haragon Bros. and Fred Giesler suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Stuart
Downey
Court House
Peter Bigalow
David Brunson
Brunson
Bigalow
Fairport
P. M. Detwiler
C. A. W. Kent
E. M. Warner
John F. Devitt
Trott
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Andrew Healey
Haragon Bros
C. M. Haragon
Patrick Haragon
Fred Giesler
Haragon Brothers
Queen Relapses With Fever Amid Illness
Hetloo April 24 report states the queen has had a relapse with rising temperature and intermittent high fever, casting concern over her condition.
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Hetloo
Indiana Republicans Adopt Clear Cut Platform
The Indiana Republican Party unveiled a plain position plan outlining policy stances and objectives. Party leaders described the platform as decisive and actionable, aiming to guide candidates and legislative priorities statewide.
Indiana Republicans Endorse Admin Platform Seeks Immigration Curbs
The Indiana Republican convention approves the administration and praises the Cuban policy and the Philippines course. It denounces trusts, backs Isthmian canal, calls for tighter immigration limits, endorses abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, and urges further tariff revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Philippines
Chicago Markets and Oceanic Prices Report
Special market dispatch through H. J. Toher & Co. notes wheat corn oats and pork lard ribs futures with May July and Sept figures. Chicago live stock shows hogs cattle and sheep receipts with price ranges and tendencies. Northwest wheat activity and Liverpool futures are summarized alongside weather and price current notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Tod-Y-Y'Sd
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Columbus Junction Delegation Attends Grand Opera House Recital
A large Columbus Junction party attended a violin recital at the Grand Opera House last night. The group included many residents such as Mmes A A Gelett W A Smith W H Letts H M Letts W H Hughes W T Brown Ola Cobb and Misses Dimple Blair Meta Clegg Anna Muthurn May Carpenter Effie Kelley Stella Plater Olive Todd along with several Messrs Will Tucker Elmer Fox Reuben Blair Arthur Chauncey Hall Peter Bretz T W Hendrickson W H O Connor and Mrs Todd and son. They returned home on the midnight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Grand Opera House
Mmes. A. A. Gelett
W. A. Smith
W. H. Letts
H. M. Letts
W. H. Hughes
W. T. Brown
Ola Cobb
W. L. Hall
Misses Dimple Blair
Meta Clegg
Anna Muthurn
May Carpenter
Effie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Street
R. R. Hitt
Senate
Epworth League
Confederate Veterans
Grims
Britain
Presidency of
Baptist Women IN Session
Missionary Society of the West
Grand Army
Noble
State of
Tom Morgan
Samuel Pike
I. A. Nichol
Peter Elfers
Henry Nichlas
Jonathan L. Givans
Neal C. Evans
Catharine Nyenhuis
Clear Cut
Tion
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Concordia
Kas
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Price
Florize Reuter
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