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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
1
A juror panel is to finish selection today before the Dun Lap trial heats up with dramatic testimony. Prosecutors and defense face a high profile case as opening arguments loom and courtroom spectators await a verdict timeline.
In Aledo Illinois on December 6 ten of twelve jurors for Miss Tona Dunlap’s murder trial have been selected with court adjournment likely to Monday. Nervous strain shows as she sits between her mother and sister while juror selection continues amid anticipated sensational developments from both sides.
A Friday night party at 145 Hershey Avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. A. Busch featured nearly 30 guests, mostly Business College students and alumni. Miss Lula Mittelbuscher of Davenport attended as guest of honor. Fred P. Jones won the guessing contest. pink and white carnations were given as favors. ice cream and cake were served.
A United Brethren social in the church lecture room and parlors last night offered a high quality musical and literary program with modest admission. Ralph Hix chaired the entertainment committee and the audience warmly applauded each number including solos by Grace Cornell and Ralph Hix, a piano duet by Collins and Hix, and a vocal trio, with multiple performers and instrumental accompaniments.
In Wapello Iowa on December 6 Jim Lannon, a known troublemaker, was arrested at the C RL I P depot for drunkenness by Marshal Aner Nearhead. He struggled with the marshal during an escape attempt and was shot twice in the arm, then jailed. Lannon, about 40, had been living at Bard with J J Storms and aiding broom making, with Burlington as his home town.
Reed passed the night without alarming symptoms beyond failing to retain nourishment. His physician remained at his bedside through the night in Washington on December six.
Whiteville Tennessee December 6 robbers blew the savings bank safe taking two thousand dollars. The incident occurred last night with the suspects securing the money before fleeing.
The House passed a pension appropriation bill totaling 139,842,230 dollars in Washington on December 6. The measure funds pension programs and benefits authorized by the government.
Washington dispatch notes next week will begin work on appropriation bills and edge through pension executive legislative and judicial measures. Senate agendas include immigration omnibus statehood bills with Senator Quay pushing for admission of Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma in a tight vote.
The Muscatine County Horse Chief Detective Association held its annual meeting at the city hall with about 25 members. Joseph Gibbs was reappointed president, J B Jester elected secretary, and officers for the year were named. The group reports 275 members and a healthy treasury of $556.
Manila report dated Oct 27 records 99 missionaries? cases of cholera with 65 254 deaths in the Philippines to that date.
Vienna reports the Shah of Persia caused a major stir by reducing his harem from 1100 to 60. The move sparked strong opposition among the populace who accuse him of adopting Western revolutionary ideas after his European travels.
Ottumwa Iowa December 6 Special Six ty men searched all night for Ralph Hammer aged 11 lost yesterday while hunting near Chariton He was found this morning badly frozen curled up near a corn shock He may recover
The steamer Saxon burned at the Philadelphia wharf this morning. The watchman and five sailors were overcome by smoke. Two firemen were injured. Loss reported at ten thousand dollars.
Several young men were arrested at Livadia today in St. Petersburg reported as suspects in an alleged plot to assassinate the czar. Details indicate authorities acted to curb the conspiracy during the December incident.
Special market dispatch notes a firm tone in wheat with late selling from large houses and a small decline from yesterday. St Louis and New York seen as buyers while Armour and commission houses held or sold. Corn shows initial rise then slump, May rising slowly with little selling. Oats enjoy strong demand from cash buyers and good trade activity.
The report notes cold weather in the west influencing markets with December near a cent higher and May about half a cent. Hog provisions eased with Packers and commission houses active, trade described as fair. Weather remains wintry with widespread cold and light snows in Nebraska and Iowa, no rain, and overall corn movement aided by favorable map conditions. Eleven thousand barrels of oil destroyed today.
A spark from a passing engine set a Standard Oil distributing plant blaze in Morning Sun Iowa. Six thousand barrels of gasoline and five thousand of coal oil burned while six thousand barrels of gasoline and five thousand coal oil were consumed. No serious injuries occurred as firefighters saved nearby buildings and water works.
The city’s Young People’s societies formed a union and scheduled a first service for Friday Dec 12 at the Baptist church. Miss Emeline Tomlinson of Ann Morgan School Chicago will read with music, followed by a social in the church parlors. All youths invited. no admission fee.
In Scranton on December 6 the coal strike commission heard Father Curran describe deplorable conditions near Wilkesbarre. He recalled a nonunion man murdered at Oliphant over work, urged that strikers’ replacements harm the community, and said troops were unnecessary. Child laborer Andrew Chipple testified he worked four months to pay his father’s debt, earning nothing, and enduring mistreatment from a boss. Miner James Gallagher, with seventeen years at Markle, showed earnings stolen by rents and company stores, and recounted eviction of himself and ill wife during the strike.
The note invites travelers to ride the Black Diamond Express for its comforts and scenic views along the Buffalo New York to Philadelphia route, urging readers to not miss the experience on their next eastbound trip.
Snow flurries are expected tonight and Sunday across Iowa with colder temperatures. Chicago area forecast calls for continuing cold weather and light snow showers.
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