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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
1
A freight train coupling failed on a mountain ascent causing a runaway wreck that struck a rear passenger train. The impact killed an official of the road, his son, and a cook, destroyed a private car and a passenger car, and trapped laborers as debris caught fire, with twenty eight more fatalities.
Kalispel Montana August 31 Twenty eight freight cars roared down a mountain and crashed into a Great Northern passenger train. The impact demolished the private car of Assistant General Superintendent Downs and a laborers day coach. The wreck caught fire and 28 were killed with 13 wounded. Debris trapped victims beneath timbers as relief parties and wrecking crews were dispatched.
Paris reports the Sultan informed French Ambassador M Constans in Constantinople that he intends to tax French religious orders in his dominions. France would not oppose, citing laws of associations. Situation remains unchanged as Paris plans no coercive steps before the Czar visits France.
Des Moines August 31 Samuel Calvin Iowa's state geologist will analyze ore samples brought to the geological offices seeking proof of gold in Iowa. Farmers and locals submitted specimens from wells and various sites alleging iron ore and peculiar substances resembling dried mud or rotted wood. The owners urged prompt analysis and declined to reveal exact origins or material identities.
Ex Secretary of War Alger plans a defensive history of the Spanish war. Friends urge a self defense stance in the forthcoming work. Also, Captain Jas Forsyth denies Kansas City interview alleging bias favoring Sampson in the Sampson Schley dispute.
Berlin reports Prince Chun and his party threaten self inflicted death rather than endure humiliating conditions tied to an apology for the Baron Von Kettler murder. They view death by own action as a braver path than disgrace from foreign authorities.
Chicago rumors say William J. Bryan will unveil the Carter Harrison presidential boom with a Sept. 14 speech in Chicago. The announcement follows intensified party activity and expectations of a Harrison candidacy alignment.
In Newport R I Aug 31 William K Vanderbilt Jr president of the National Association starred at Aquidneck Park half mile track driving his own car in four races. He posted the best time and captured the championship cup as about 7000 spectators witnessed a notable society event with prominent local families represented.
In Greenbackville Virginia on August 31 Rev James Porter from Chincoteague performed a marriage for Joseph McDuff and Agnes Tulley. McDuff struck the minister after the kiss and collapsed him. Friends restrained him as he offered two ten dollar notes as an apology.
Davenport reports a raft robbery on the Mississippi between La Crosse and Winona. Armed men boarded the raft, forced the watchman to stay silent, and removed a large pile of logs before vanishing into the night. Pursuit yielded nothing and the logs’ hiding place remains unknown. Old rivermen recall past log pirate activity.
Cape Town correspondent of the Cologne Gazette reports worsening mood toward British authorities across South Africa. Colonial troops grow hostile as Kaffir arms cause attacks and disarmament. Boers receive broad support amid mounting tensions.
Vienna dispatches report the sultan is eager to resolve the French claims once sufficient funds are raised.
Denver August 31 The American association for the advancement of science rejects the idea of a single pair for mankind. Prof W J McGee asserts several couples formed early humanity while Prof Dorsey and Prof Russell defend Adam and Eve with data, but McGee wins.
In Louisville Kentucky on August 31 the twenty eighth triennial Knights Templar conclave ended with a supplementary ball. Local committees attended and the illumination and reception HQ closed at midnight marking the finale of the event.
A special train of forty car loads of potatoes left Stockton California for the middle and southern states. A large demand for potatoes exists in the middle states due to drought. Hundreds of car loads will be sent from Stockton this year as local dealers pay 1.50 to 1.60 per hundred pounds.
Morristown New Jersey August 31 General William Ludlow United States Army veteran of two wars died suddenly at the home of his son in law C A Griscomb Jr in Morristown. He had been improving since arriving five weeks ago and was expected to recover.
Generally fair conditions reported for Iowa with Chicago notes. East portions likely experience partly cloudy skies and possible showers tonight or Sunday. Warmer temperatures expected in eastern and central areas tonight.
Des Moines reports the Scandinavian Republican League of Iowa elected officers at Scandia Hall on August 29 with all contests settled unanimously. President Wennerstrum and other top posts went to Swedes, causing a later push to replace secretary Olson with a Norwegian, though the resignation was not accepted.
Rochester report confirms E A Bradley the twelfth Newark wreck casualty died this morning.
Armed men and bloodhounds scoured forty miles south of Kansas City on Friday in the man hunt for Bessie Francis, accused of killing Miss Mary Henderson. The mob failed to capture him, but pursuit resumed with renewed vigor. Francis' pursuers vow punishment at the stake, with W. C. Hyatt calling for the killer to be brought to the crime scene for confession and burning after questioning.
Colonel J C Summers provoked anger at the Virginia constitutional convention with a speech that drew half the members from the hall. The galleries, filled with a majority of colored attendees, cheered as he praised black men and attacked ex Governor Cameron and the Democrats for the franchise resolutions, claiming Christ could not vote under them.
The Journal informs readers that Monday is Labor Day and the paper will be issued at noon.
A black man entered the home of Mrs. Shackelford near McKinney and attempted a criminal assault. The woman woke, screamed, and the assailant fled after a struggle. Hundreds of men scour Collin, Dallas, Hunt and Denton counties.
The Republicans of Montpelier Township will hold a caucus at 2 o clock in the afternoon on August 31 at Metz’s store near Pine Mill. They seek to elect four delegates to the county convention on September 7 and to conduct other business as needed.
W T Mustin of Pittsburg and ex-president John Chimbers of the glass trust reportedly won half a million dollars at poker aboard the Deutschland on its Europe to New York voyage. Mustin allegedly took ninety thousand in one jackpot. The ship set arrival records as several millionaires aboard engaged in gambling during the trip.
Des Moines announces a Republican state conference at the Savery hotel on September 7 at 10 a m. Attendees will include Iowa’s congressional delegation, state ticket candidates, officials, the state central committee, and party leaders to discuss campaign timing, key issues, and overall strategy.
Danville Kentucky August 31 Colonel I W Breckinridge ex member of Congress has accepted a professorship in the law department of Central University to begin duties at the start of the September session in Danville.
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M calls a special meeting Monday evening September 2 at 7 30. Work in the first degree per order W W W M.
On August 31 New York reports a historic wager on international yacht races. About twenty English and American capitalists back nearly half a million dollars. William Mustin of the Pittsburg stock exchange leads a syndicate to cover 175000 posted on the Shamrock against the Deutschland with odds 5 to 3. Kingsley will wire England with the latest state of affairs. The Pittsburg group includes John A. Bryden D N Clemson J N Chambers A M Fox D W Gillespie A M McMullen J McFarlane A D Porter Thomas Morrison and C Lindwell.
In Springfield on August 31 Theodore Roosevelt drew the Illinois Republican delegation at Camp Lincoln. He did not announce a candidacy but the gathered politicians believed the Illinois contingent would support him for the national nomination, signaling solid backing for Roosevelt among Illinois Republicans.
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