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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
1
A report notes a dramatic incident where the ruler of Morocco narrowly avoids a collision with a stone wall as an automobile comes perilously close to serious harm.
Aug 22 reports describe the Sultan of Morocco narrowly escaping death when his car struck a stone wall, then Sir Thomas Lipton being shaken after his vehicle crashed into an iron railing outside London. Both incidents left no serious injuries but caused alarm among onlookers.
Marshalltown Iowa August 22 N S Ketchum of this city a candidate for railroad commissioner at the last Republican state convention and defeated by E A Dawson of Waverly has announced another bid next year He says railroad influences beat him and friends urge a rematch Colonel D J Palmer goes off the board next year but like Dawson will seek a third term Ketchum lost this year on the second ballot Linn county deserted the Fifth district candidate and cast 21 of 26 votes for Dawson.
About four hundred boxmakers in San Francisco went on strike closing all packing house mills. They earned two dollars a day while lawyers received two dollars and twenty five cents. They demand two dollars fifty cents for boxmakers and two dollars seventy five cents for lawyers.
In Estherville on August 22 the new Bartlet block under construction badly failed its west rear wall. The whole wall spread and the superstructure including heavy iron girders toppled into the basement. The walls rose to the third story with much interior work done and steel ceiling in place.
Chicago crowds report numerous small riots as the messengers’ strike continues. Men hired to fill boy roles quit after first messages, and girls are being employed to take the places of boys in major telegraph company offices.
A dense fog from dawn blurred coastal operations as the fleet defending the coast from possibly mimic attack by Pillisbury ships remained largely inactive. Several dispatches reached shore but no major moves occurred while observers focus on ongoing maneuvers.
Waterloo August 22 At the state prohibition convention Hon J H Campbell of Des Moines announced reorganizing the Iowa Commonwealth the party’s official organ in the state Campbell a leading business man may become manager of the new paper bringing business principles and stronger operation to the publication.
Samuel Pryor bandmaster and father of Arthur Pryor died in St Joseph Missouri from a gastric disease. At his request his band played lively airs including some of his own compositions as he passed away.
Oyster Bay August 22 Director of the Mint G E Roberts guest at luncheon said his call was social. He discussed Town politics with the president and noted Iowa Republicans favor tariff changes now rather than later to avoid forced action.
Cloudy and showers forecast for Iowa with possible shower activity in the southwest portion. Occasional rain may affect conditions tonight and Saturday as indicated by weather notes from Chicago.
Rev. Henry Haffey of Elgin a retired Methodist minister was arrested on larceny as bailee after his granddaughter Ruth McNett claimed clothes held by him. He barricaded the house and refused officers entry with replevin papers, prompting the second charge.
In Galena Illinois on August 22 Joseph Metzger a sewing machine agent found his horse in agony with a hind foot wedged between its teeth. The horse had fought flies and caught its ankle, pulling the hoof into its mouth during the attempt to free it. Metzger and his son freed the hoof. The horse will recover.
Twelve thousand spectators witnessed L A Sartell of Fairwell Michigan plunge 1200 feet after parachute failed at the Homer fair in Danville Illinois. His legs suffered compound fractures but recovery may come. His wife had died two months earlier in Cairo Illinois from a balloon accident with a failing parachute.
Postal Inspector Gregory reports a mail clerk Harvey S. Rogers is responsible for stealing ten thousand letters containing money at the Minneapolis postoffice over the past three years. The disclosure comes as investigators seek to halt the wholesale thefts unsettling the department.
Joseph Ade a veteran railway mail clerk was found dead in a toilet room of the Colorado special on the Northwestern. He had suffered from acute indigestion for some time.
Edward Counselman faced severe distress after a police encounter, nearly becoming a nervous wreck. Observers noted his heightened anxiety and ongoing fear of law enforcement following the incident.
Chicago reports say Edward Counselman, suspected in Minnie Mitchell and her mother murders, edges toward a full confession. A new witness, Dr. J. L. Wilgus, says Counselman and a woman believed to be Mitchell were seen with him eleven days after Mitchells death seeking medical services. Counselman claimed he acted for a friend.
Barre August 22 Practically no progress toward ending the coal strike has occurred publicly. The belief is widespread that weekly coal price increases and public demands for a solution will push toward arbitration. President Mitchell is expected to seek a conference with Morgan when he returns from the West.
Havana reports the dock laborer and cartle strike risks paralyzing business for both foreign and local interests. Officials say no solution is in sight as the unrest continues with no immediate end in view.
E. E. Nicklis gorge road superintendent reports a Chicago man named T. Barnes asked to cross Niagara Falls on a tight rope. All such requests are denied.
The Muscatine county investigation into the Tuman murder widens with two men released after cross examinations while others remain held pending tests on red stains on a coat. Old man William Fog is dismissed as unreliable, and a possible suspect Dan Williams is tracked to Kalona with a stolen boat tying to an escape across the river.
Market dispatch shows wheat rising to 72% before closing near 71% with strong early buying and later steadying. Corn wild with September near 59% and December easing. oats weak after September selling. Provisions opened strong on hogs strength, then declined with grains. livestock receipts noted for Chicago, Kansas City, and Omaha.
A brief notice from Columbus Junction management announces temporary water service stoppage. Officials urge residents to conserve and plan for interruptions while repairs are completed. Local agencies coordinate to minimize impact and restore service promptly.
Columbus Junction Iowa officials postponed the big fall fair because high water from recent rains flooded the grounds. The event, held annually and popular outside the state fair, will be carried out later, with preparations to resume once conditions improve.
The Iowa Agricultural College sells two pairs of horses to Secretary Wilson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington. The animals come from a car load of well bred Montana Wyoming range bred colts raised at Ames. The station will publish cost and handling records in bulletins for free distribution.
J E Craig of Keokuk was unanimously chosen at the Burlington Democratic convention to seek the First district seat against incumbent Republican Thomas Hedge. The Aug. 22 report notes Craig’s nomination and campaign bid.
President Roosevelt arrived in New Haven on his second visit in a year. He departed Oyster Bay aboard the yacht Sylph with his wife, daughter Alice, his secretary, and physician for a city welcome by large crowds. A motor tour of main streets followed the arrival.
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