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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
1
In Potsdam on Aug 13 the late Dowager Empress was laid to rest with brief services and military display. The Kaiser and King Edward headed the procession, crowds absent, windows closed, and the coffin placed beside Emperor Frederick as mourners prayed.
Helena Montana August 13 Fourteen thousand dollars in ore per day is earned by the Finch brothers from a small five to seven inch quartz vein in Norwegian Gulch Madison County. They crush ore by hand and wash it in a pan. production shows no sign of decline. A third brother sold his one third interest for 15000 dollars due to illness and climate.
In LaCrosse on August 13 a year and a half old girl named Louise Schmidt, daughter of Geo Schmidt, was found dead at the bottom of a large milk can in a milkhouse while playing. She had been missing earlier and no trace existed until the mother, dipping out milk, uncovered the body at the can’s bottom.
Oliver Wilford, mail carrier on Route No. 3 out of Tipton, was killed when struck by a B C R & N engine about six miles west of Tipton on Monday afternoon. His body was brought to Tipton and Coroner Kennedy notified. an inquest will likely be held tonight.
Arrangements by the post office department will display weather signals on rural free delivery wagons. Residents along the routes only need to observe wagon colors to know the forecast for the morning.
The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Rapid Transit company filed a trust deed for 760000 dollars with the First National Bank of Chicago. It is the largest trust deed on record in the county. President L S Cass leads the management praised for careful finances and strong local patronage.
A. B. Cummins will attend the regimental review at Council Bluffs on August 20 invited by Adjutant General Byers. Governor Shaw and staff will be present with thousands of victors from across the state. The encampment runs August 14 to 21 near Lake Manawa with Col. James R. Lincoln commanding the Fifty-first and Col. Sanford J. Parker commanding the Fifty-second.
Antone Pasco a half breed Flathead Indian in a nude state rampaged through the Montana Central depot in Helena after being emboldened by drink. A crowd pursued him until two pale faces captured him and locked him in the city jail. Pasco had just been released from the county jail two days earlier where he served time for selling whisky to Flathead Indians.
In Chicago on August 13 the Invader won the Canada cup race after Cadillac was disqualified for starting too close to the Canadian boat. Cadillac protested after learning of the DQ after the first leg, and the race continued to finish.
San Francisco August 13 Divers under Pinkerton guidance recovered 65000 worth of gold from Winters stash, bringing total recovered to nearly 200000. Remaining 80000 expected to be recovered within a day. Winters in custody but not charged, with possible leniency and a pending reward dispute likely to go to court.
Davenport August 13 Ex Mayor Baker of this city says he would not consider running for governor on the Democratic ticket, despite being proposed he states he has no intention to run.
A new tasteful song arrives at Schmidt Bros promising quality and value with no cheap or trashy feel. The release urges readers not to miss obtaining a copy.
Lawton Oklahoma erupts in feverish oil town development as promoters assemble capital stocks and 60 saloons open. Land sells fast with prime corner lots exceeding 2900 dollars while water works plans prompt talks of town ownership and lot sale funding.
San Francisco reports a widening water front strike as 250 marine painters quit work. Few ships can leave port while coal supplies dwindle and Vancouver lines shut down. Harbor crowded with colliers unable to load. coast towns begin to suffer. Merchants urge end to the strike by employers.
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 13 An drew Harish a Russian hobo was arrested here and admits successful operations in Marshalltown He carried a complete outfit for raising money and confessed to prior scams in Marshalltown.
In Clinton on Sunday night two masked men robbed Eric Anderson of cash and a watch, beating him and threatening his life before he fled to a streetcar. Later Baldwin Bros hardware and O'Donnell Bros grocery were broken into, with unknown losses. tobacco valued at about $15 missing.
The new College of Liberal Arts building at the Iowa State University is finished and ready for occupancy at the start of the fall term. President MacLean announced a dedication on October 4 with thousands of alumni invited. The three year project cost 200000 dollars and the structure is the largest on campus among ten buildings.
Mrs. Bishop, noted church worker among southern colored communities, will address the mission circle at the First Baptist church this evening. Ice cream and cake will be served, and all are invited to attend.
Caracas reports Venezuelan forces won a signal victory, driving Colombian troops into full retreat, signaling a decisive turn in the clash between the two nations.
Six prominent young women publicly kissed music teacher Robert Foss in downtown Evansville. Foss, angry over alleged prior denials, pressed charges of assault and battery. six suspects were arrested, bonded, and set for trial the next day.
Chicago reports indications for Iowa favor generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Cooler conditions expected in western portions tonight.
Christian Benson, an elderly farmer near Owen's Grove, hanged himself in his corn crib after a quarrel with his wife who had trusted his threat. He had been in Clear Lake earlier, mildly intoxicated, and returned home to the fatal act. Benson’s death leaves a well-to-do farmer’s family.
Miss Anna Morgan daughter of J Pierpont Morgan travels from Glenwood Springs Colorado with a party led by Professor Henry F Osborn of Columbia University for a weeklong hunt before the deer season opens. The party plans bear mountain lion lynx and coyote hunting where permitted. Just received. This popular bicycle remains in the lead at Schmidt Bros.
Denver dates Aug 13 The state dairy commissioner T L Monson offers to undergo a thorough test on whether animal tuberculosis can pass to humans if a suitable annuity is guaranteed for his family in case the experiment proves fatal Monson has studied tuberculosis and supports Professor Kochs theory that animal tuberculosis is not transmissible to man
Gov Yates of Illinois demanded the resignation of all members of the state board of dental examiners after a German report indicated illegal diplomas issued by Chicago schools. United States Consul Worman in Munich allegedly holds these diplomas. A new board will be appointed within ten days.
Jochim Steffen, an elderly Davenport resident, has been missing since Saturday. Local authorities and neighbors fear he may have drowned near Davenport IA, as search efforts continue and no trace of him has been found.
Pittsburg Aug 13 The Amalgamated Association reports support from McKeesport and Cleveland as striking workers gain momentum. Shaffer denies talk of a split while urging patience and optimism. Financial aid is rising with many joining the strikers and a Crescent mill restart in Cleveland cited. Schwab predicts rapid strike collapse boosting steel stocks.
William Brennan, star left guard for Central High School, leaves St Paul for Ottumwa to take charge of the football team. Brennan played four years for Central, was named to All Northwestern college teams three times, and later battled typhoid fever and injuries before his recovery.
The Woodmen announce Friday as Picnic day with Townsend the photographer offering a 19 percent member discount for all order brothers and sisters. Townsend billed as the leading photographer of the state with highest award at the late P. A. of Iowa.
A heavily armed gang stopped a Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train at Caney Illinois at 2 am. They dynamited the express car rifled the mail and searched the cars taking valuables. The amount stolen is unknown but believed large. U S marshals and a posse pursue the robbers.
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