07 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
1
Train robbers execute a daring escape after a robbery on a railway line. Authorities pursue the suspects as details of the heist unfold. No victims reported, and investigators examine train cars for clues and stolen valuables.
Five masked men robbed the Burlington express near Marcus at midnight. One robber was killed in the melee. a suspect named Burt O Dell was arrested. Riverside bottoms along the Mississippi and Garrow the rowboat owner recall a hire attempt last Sunday.
Corporal O'Brien, arrested in North Adams Massachusetts, was indicted by the District of Columbia grand jury this week on perjury charges. He is accused of false testimony before the senate committee about alleged outrages on Filipino women by American soldiers.
A high authority reports a concluded contract between the Morgan shipping trust and the admiralty. The first vessel, the Corinthic, built by the combine, has been chartered by the government at Balfest on August 7.
Des Moines police arrest Harry Levich and Fred Walker on suspicion of knowing who killed Isaac Finkelstein, anti gambling crusader, with Levich linked to threats and a plan to hire a killer. Mayor Brenton says authorities are close to prosecution and the public tragedy darkens the city.
New Haven Conn Aug 7 Street car strike continues with a complete tie up. A majority sympathize with the strikers who fear the extinction of their union.
Baroness Van angenan, noted Austrian philanthropist, was seized by a fit while bathing at the Bangor baths in Liverpool and drowned today. The incident occurred during a Bathing session, with authorities reporting the sudden collapse and death.
In Knoxville anger rises as Republicans win a mandatory injunction against several Democrats including Judge Sneed. Sheriff Fox mobilizes 150 deputies to Athens for Judge Allen and plans a counter injunction. Early week sales exhausted all firearms. In Greenville, Tennessee two shootings follow election tensions as Tom Brooks and John Carter clash with Bud and Leslie Lynch. Brooks is killed, Carter kills Sam Highcock, a bystander is wounded. More trouble feared.
President Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay on the Sylph and will host a luncheon this afternoon with Senators Stewart and Platt of Connecticut ex Senator Laughlin from Buffalo Representatives Overstreet Sherman Littauer and General Clarkson of New York Editor Clark of the Hartford Courant and others to discuss the fall campaign.
Four prisoners escaped from the county jail in Creston Louisiana last night with a Confederate using duplicate keys to unlock all doors. The incident occurred during night hours and involved the release of four inmates. Local authorities began investigations into the break and the identity of the Confederate.
An official bulletin reports the king bore his journey to London with no fatigue and passed a good night. He is in good health and the wound is practically healed.
Fort Worth Texas August 7 It is learned today that C Diaz a Mexican criminally assaulted a woman near Eagle Pass Tuesday Her two small children screamed and were shot dead before the eyes of the mother A posse attempted the man s arrest and one was killed.
Tom Marshall ex-mayor of Keithsburg and renowned crack shot of America and Europe was nominated by the Democrats at Monmouth to lead the fourteenth Illinois district campaign. He had no opposition in the convention but faces a likely large majority in November.
Senator Hanna speaks in Urbana on labor and capital to promote the Civic Federation. He praises John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and the labor leaders' stance on the coal strike, noting the Federation’s efforts to prevent strikes and urging women and men to continue cooperative reform.
Spokane dispatch details the Creston posse sharing a 5600 reward for outlaw Tracy dead or alive. Governor Geer and Governor McBride contributed and the Goldfinch tip sparked capture after Tracy treated him as a servant then warned him to stay silent. Tracy had a long criminal record from 1897 through prison breaks and raids across Oregon and Washington.
Bryan is on hand and arrived in Columbus Junction this morning to engage local events. He was greeted by residents and expected to meet community leaders during the day.
Immense crowds on opening day as 1500 attendees enjoy Dr. Geo Hindley Prof. Protheroe and lectures by Dr. A A Willets on The Model Wife and Prof. J Ernest Woodland on Liquid Air. Schumann quartet performs and Hon. W J Bryan arrives for today’s events amid favorable weather and strong turnout from area rail lines.
Vatican reports that nearly all friars real estate in the Philippines was sold before American occupation to syndicates and corporations led by Americans in New York. Friars hold non controlling shares. Vatican questions Taft plan to purchase lands, noting his recent Philippines voyage.
Bedford Indiana August 7 a Monon railway freight house and passenger station burned this morning. Many cars in the yards were consumed with a loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
Washington reports a War Department list from Chaffee showing 32 American soldiers died of Asiatic cholera in the Philippines over two weeks. The Second Infantry accounts for ten deaths and the Ninth Cavalry for twelve, the largest losses among units named.
The Shenandoah strike remains largely unsettled as miners push for victory and operators demand unconditional surrender. A massive joint miners meeting is planned for today as tensions escalate with soldiers involved.
James H. Payne president of the National Box Lawyers Union arrived in Muscatine to settle a recent strike at the South Muscatine lumber company box factory. He urged reinstatement of all workers who left in sympathy with the Chicago union and said the national body would press the matter if needed. The dispute arose after orders from the national union prompted the local box makers to walk out, aligning with the Chicago union. Payne planned a meeting at Lange's hall to review details and report back to the executive committee.
Generally fair in Chicago with indications for Iowa. Tonight and Friday will be generally fair with only a slight change in temperature.
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