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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
6
A Des Moines sensational story alleged that Charles Holada, jailed for James Gallaugher’s murder at River Junction, confessed to an accomplice role by Mrs Gallaugher. Iowa officials deny any confession, calling the tale a sensational fake while Holada maintains innocence.
Muscatine calls for a large Clinton trip to back William Hoffman for Congress. A Rock Island special will depart about 5 45 am with a $2 22 round trip rate. Return arrives 11 pm. Organizers urge at least a hundred supporters to join and set up Hoffman headquarters in Clinton.
James Cotter, now at 215 East Second Street, will use Journal space for a year to promote his plumbing heating and gas fitting services. He moved from 207 East Third Street and plans regular notices highlighting specialties and the Ideal Epworth Acetylene Gas Generator of Waterloo Iowa.
The representative praised the fruit he brought from Mr. Wilson and Mr. Prestage farms. He praised the climate and especially the cordial veterans of the south, noting locals are friendly. After winter away from family, he returned to the city and still favors the south.
Dr Chas E Crow signs a year long Muscatine Journal advertisement to explain Osteopathy diagnostic methods and its aims to remove disease causes. He cites high cure hopes for chronic and acute conditions, speaks of strong training and seeks public consideration in a respectful, welcoming city setting.
The Boston Ideal Opera Company drew a full house last evening with Martha and applause followed Miss Laurens for Last Rose of Summer. Tonight they present Said Pasha with a lavish cast and notable dancing, promising a large attendance in favorable weather.
Engine No. 1 on the Muscatine North and South ran off the spur at Fruitland Thursday night with wheels embedded in sand. It was after 2 o clock a.m. before workers got it back onto the track with difficulty.
John R. Knott arrived last night on the 9 53 train after months in the south working for a button company. He traveled to Arkansas on January 2 to inspect fruit farms near Black Rock and gathered apples peaches and pears to show to a Journal representative.
Miss Dool died after consuming candy laced with strychnine while Miss Dunlap and Miss Miller fell ill. investigators traced the poison to purchases by Miss Dunlap but no arrest is made. Doctors found no poison in other samples, while Chicago analysis of candy and stomach contents continues. The case stalls as authorities seek a clear motive and further evidence.
Market prices list grains livestock and produce with figures for corn oats wheat rye and barley as well as hay hogs cattle calves sheep and lamb prices. Fresh eggs butter lard and creamery butter listed along with fruit vegetables and fish prices for the local market.
Des Moines reports Iowa Central will sell tickets August 21 through 30 with a single fare round trip. Return validity extends to September 1. The notice promotes Iowa fair attendance and urges plans to attend.
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