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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1901
Page
1
Des Moines Aug 20 Cato Sells declares he will not be a candidate and will not permit nomination. He says the nominee must align with his tax policy, ending public discussion of any leading contender.
Washington Journal reports H A Sutherland of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway says only the Mercer property has been purchased in the county so far. Options on county farms expire soon and deeds will follow once time runs out. Senator Titus has options on the east end and will deed soon, while an Ottumwa attorney handles the west end options and deeds next month.
Judge Holmes rules the Iowa five year veterinary registration requirement conflicts with the state constitution. Des Moines announces the ruling in the test case against the Iowa state board of veterinary medical examiners.
The state board allows veterinarians who have practiced five years in Iowa to apply for certificates. About two to three hundred veterinarians had missed the original deadline awaiting the decision.
In Des Moines on August 20 veterans’ groups criticize the state department of agriculture for failing to provide free tickets and to designate old soldiers day at the state fair. Secretary G. H. Van Houten faces sharp criticism as unions and posts dispatch strong resolutions and hold meetings to express disapproval of fair management.
Des Moines readers note a case challenging the new state game laws. William Waggoner of Vandalia is charged by the state warden with shipping quail out of Iowa to a Chicago commission house. Officials plan to file federal charges for violating the interstate commerce statute.
Philadelphia authorities report five firefighters dead and 20 injured with 26 missing as a massive Atlantic refining company blaze at Point Breeze continues. Dozens trapped by exploding tanks and rivers of burning oil, with three identifications made and search hampered by heat and risk of further explosions. Oil valued at 1.3 million and other property losses reach 0.5 million.
Washington reports that when the Fifty-seventh Congress convenes in December, no African American will be present to respond to roll call or to sit in the House. It marks the first Republican controlled body in three decades without a Black member.
A seven inch shell exploded while being placed in a Siege Battery O gun at Fort Riley during target practice. One soldier was killed and eight were injured. Captain Vandusen commanded the battery.
Survivors recount a sudden midchannel collision with a large iceberg as the steamer Islander sank within fifteen minutes. Purser Bishop will confirm passenger lists from Juneau. many lost lives included miners clinging gold dust. Survivors praise the captain and officers while noting several men sacrificed women and children to reach boats.
Constantinople Aug 20. Delays in pay have driven the Turkish army toward anarchy with reports of several violent acts by soldiers. The unrest stems from stalled wages and deteriorating discipline across units.
Seven hundred fifty Pennsylvania Tube Company workers walked off in Pittsburg in sympathy with the Amalgamated Association, bringing total plant walkouts to 1350. A non union worker at Wellsville was beaten by strikers, while a Monessen clash led to the arrest of strike sympathizer T McMahon as police cleared crowds.
Crawfordsville Iowa August 20 John Neal, returning home, was followed by a suspected colored highwayman. Neal hid his $15 pocketbook in the buggy but woke to find the money gone and the wallet left untouched, suggesting the thief escaped with the cash while the wallet remained.
Utica New York August 20 six men perished in the Herkimer powder explosion last night their bodies were frightfully mutilated The dead are Levi Gilbert John Deck Lewis Jackson Harry Stansel James Nagle and Jos Keller
Adam Kest and Joseph Engine were trapped 200 feet below Lake Erie in a water works tunnel after last Wednesday’s disaster. They survived five days in darkness with foul air and no food, tapped signals to a life-saving crew, and were brought to a hospital in serious but hopeful condition.
Attorney Wheeler of Cedar Rapids presents a reminiscence of Edward Butcher known as Old Butch a famed Mississippi Valley horse racer and gambler. He lived in Comanche Iowa and once owned the wests finest string of thoroughbreds. He stood about five feet tall with a round smooth face and heavy shoulder length hair.
Clinton Iowa August 20 Clinton county democratic convention adopted resolutions opposing reference to Bryan and the Kansas City platform. They favored repeal of prohibitory mulct laws and enactment of a license law. They also called remodeling of tax laws so all property forms bear just share. John L. Wilson nominated for senator. Charles Mordhurst and R. C. Langon named for representatives.
Paris reports eight air ships either built or under way near the city inspired by M Santos-Dumont and the Deutsch prize. Baron Brodsky by Lachambre is building an airship with a cigar shaped bag thirty five yards long and capacity of 740 cubic yards. The supporting frame carries a car and a twenty horsepower motor, totaling about 500 kilograms in weight.
Salvation Army hosts a social Wednesday evening on August 21 featuring ice cream and cake for attendees. Proceeds or attendance details are not specified in the readable text.
Market dispatch shows hog receipts 24 000 with mixed bids and steady close. Cattle and sheep receipts around 5 000 and 12 000 with steady openings and closes. Cars estimate tomorrow list wheat corn oats hogs. Kansas City Omaha hogs and cattle totals noted. Weather forecasts note rains in Illinois Indiana Ohio. cooler, unsettled in many states. Liverpool wheat up 4d. New York stocks mentioned. Reeves and various price ranges included.
A mob in Pierce City shoots two negroes fatally and burns property after lynching Godley and Carter amid anti negro rioting in Springfield Mo. Advices report officers lost control and aid was requested from nearby cities. Three residents are wounded as armed groups patrol the town and compel all black residents to flee.
Chicago reports Samuel Morris, the comedian known as the witty rake in Under Two Flags, performing last night as his wife at the Saratoga Hotel died by wood alcohol poisoning. She, 35, reportedly swallowed the liquor to end her life, repenting only when Morris returned from the stage.
Unsettled generally fair weather expected tonight and Wednesday. Cooler conditions likely in the western portion on Wednesday. Chicago notes indicate unsettled conditions with a general fair trend and cooler air in the west.
Archbishop Keane moves to salary all parish priests in the Dubuque archdiocese with a set system. Presently many rely on parish receipts. the plan aims to balance income, aid poorer parishes, and is to be discussed at the next annual retreat in Dubuque.
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