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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
1
A special train arrived carrying seasoned personnel from southern rail lines. Officials report the move aims to bolster operations and safety services. Passengers included veteran conductors and engineers, highlighting readiness for upcoming schedules.
Pittsburg dispatch notes 200 steel workers start at Painter's mill signaling a major split in the Amalgamated Association. Knights of Labor and Anti trust League vow to seek charter forfeiture in New Jersey over welfare concerns. Bayview lodge agrees to Shaffer strike order to idle 1400 Illinois Steel workers. Chicago reports growing sentiment for a possible steel strike amid union tensions.
Racine Wisconsin August 19 The annual pow wow of the state order of Red men opened here today and is the largest ever held by the Wisconsin division Nearly one thousand visitors are present representing every county in the state The city is decorated in honor of the visitors and three days of elaborate entertainment are planned
Maselous Sulli rigged a hammock on a two story shed behind 453 Thirty fifth street to relax for the night. The rope anchored to a brick chimney ten feet above the shed collapsed under his weight, burying him in rubble and causing fatal injuries reported yesterday.
Governor Longino praises a sheriff who vows to protect a jailed alleged child attacker, despite a threatening mob. A father pleads to let law take its course as Captain Caldwell’s troops escort the black preacher suspect to the penitentiary after a 200 mile trek.
The Call reports Charles M. Hays will step down as president of Southern Pacific. Samuel Morse Felton, president of Chicago and Alton, is named as successor. The move signals Union Pacific control of the California system and policy steered from Omaha.
New Orleans reports one more storm death, Bedford Young, drowned at Pass Christian. Delayed L and N trains reached New Orleans after three days stranded at Bay St. Louis, with Northerners aboard and provisions exhausted. Passengers endured hunger and silence awaiting news.
After three years as Governor General of the Philippine Islands, Major General Arthur MacArthur returns to the United States aboard the Sheridan. He orchestrated civil administration in Manila, ending armed rebellion and restoring relations with natives while improving municipal life. He is expected to receive a warm welcome.
Illinois will present a gala Pan American exposition day on September 26 in Buffalo. The program features a military display with the First Regiment Illinois National Guard and the Illinois naval militia, a governor’s reception and banquet at night, and a fireworks display.
New York aug 19 attorney general Knox owner of the fast double team Wirt and Dr Leek predicts the two minute mark for trotters before harness season ends Cresceus favored to reach 2 00 or better with 2 00 speed and bulldog endurance cited as key factors He notes Cresceus has run 59 4 for a half mile and could do 2 02 4 for a mile under ideal conditions if wind favors him.
New York Aug 19. A police scandal sparks anti Tammany campaigning momentum as foes seek an independent Democrat to head a citywide reform ticket. The Citizen's Union plans a Sept 23 convention to select a leader, while Tammany hammers out its ticket on Oct 3, risking delayed scrutiny of candidates.
The piece notes pension payments from July 1865 through July 1901 totaling 2 666 904 589 dollars. It argues the amount would cover all greenbacks treasury notes and bonds, redeem silver certificates in gold, and overflow into silver dollars.
McKeesport, Aug 19. Martin Schwab uncle of Charles M Schwab was jailed in Homestead for disorderly conduct after failing to pay a 12.40 fine. The 55 year old, employed in steel mills, could not find a friend to cover the payment and will serve in the workhouse as his nephew declined to intervene.
George H Phillips, a bankrupt dethroned corn king, owes Iowa creditors J A Greenlee of South English 15000 dollars and H T Rabbitt of Centerville 2000 dollars. The remaining 200000 dollars owed by Phillips and associates is spread across the country. He says assets total about 250000 dollars and will cover all debts dollar for dollar.
Aug 19 reports from Colon and Quito describe arrests of ex Minister Pulicios and allies by President Castro amid suspected plots. Ecuadorian forces threaten invasion near Pasto as tensions rise with Colombia. Passengers from Venezuela report unrest but landings remain restricted and no firm border details. Rumors say insurgent General Ruiz may have landed near Panama from the south.
Washington reports a pension surge thirty six years after the Civil War ended. Commissioner Evans cites 997,735 pensioners and a yearly cost of 128,531,483 dollars. The increase exceeds expectations and dwarfs life insurance statistics.
Alton Tl August 19 crowds flood the city for the jubilee and street carnival. Citizens prepared for nearly a year as the event promises to be a brilliant affair in the region with visitors from nearby areas.
Pekin Illinois report notes near total hay crop failure in Tazewell and neighboring counties with hay selling at 18 to 20 dollars per ton. Farmers lease river bottom land to harvest slough grass, one producer selling over 200 tons at six dollars a ton. Corn yields in Tazewell fair to poor at about 20 bushels per acre as early corn is cut for fodder.
Handbills circulated city wide announce admission to the Wallace show reduced from 50 cents to 25 cents. The policy change is good news for Muscatine residents and theatergoers.
Walter Willits, who has been working in Davenport for several months, is home on a two weeks vacation. He has been ill for some time and finds a needed chance for recreation during this break.
Chicago Aug 19 Fair and cooler weather forecast for Iowa with cooler temperatures expected tonight and Tuesday. The extreme southeast portion of the state may see the coolest readings.
A steamer named Islander struck icebergs and threw itself into the sea attempting to save the crew. Desperate efforts were made to reach safety as the vessel drifted from the danger.
Victoria B C August 19 The Islander disaster off Douglas Island Alaska leaves 59 dead known with 30 or more feared. Vessel carried 125 passengers 61 crew and 12 stowaways. Captain Foote stayed aboard then escaped on a life raft which overturned. Gold losses exceed 275000 with individuals including D H Hart M Mantin and M Brumbauer throwing valuables overboard.
In Ottawa district lumbermen fear higher insurance costs as underwriters raise rates on lumber and hazardous risks like planing mills. Officials cite heavy Canada wide losses in recent years and this year as justification, saying the lumber trade must pay for its own risks moving forward.
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