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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1902

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Miss Miller's Testimony Promised Crucial

In a quiet court scene the testimony of Miss Miller is expected to play a pivotal role in the ongoing proceedings. Lawyers prepare to present questions and jurors await the testimony's impact on the case.

Indicted for Perjury in Dunlap Dool Chocolate Poison Trial

At Aledo Illinois on December 15 the Dunlap murder case centers on whether Miss Tona Dunlap gave Miss Allie Dool poison via chocolate cream. Key witness Miss Margaret Miller could tie Dunlap to the criminal act or support self‑ingestion theory.

Tona Dunlap Allie Dool Miss Dool Miss Dunlap Tona Durelap Miss Margaret Miller Miss Miller Frank Minor Dunlap Teachers’ Institute Felix J. Allen Patton Chicago Dr. Patton Allie Cool

Quigley Nominated Archbishop of Chicago

The college of propaganda nominated Bishop James Quigley of Buffalo for Archbishop of Chicago in Rome. Quigley, born in Canada in 1854, was ordained in 1879 and became bishop of Buffalo in 1897. Nomination surprised many, with Bishop Spalding and Co adjutor Bishop Muldroon other noted contenders.

Chicago Rome College of Propaganda James Quigley Buffalo Quigley Canada Bunalo Spalding Peoria Muldroon

Man Dies in Quicksand Cited to Negro Fear

George Kilrain died after sinking in Halpin a Mississippi quicksand as local Black residents refused to aid him due to superstition and fear. A neighborhood negro magistrate declined help saying the law offers no provision for such cases.

New Orleans Halpina Miss George Kilrain Kilrain

WILL NOT QUIT BLOOMINGTON

Adlai E Stevenson vows to stay in Bloomington Bloomington NL December 15 states there is no plan to move to Montclair New Jersey and denies any intent to build a 180000 residence he says he will spend the rest of his life in Bloomington.

Bloomington Heaven Adlai E. Stevenson Montclair N. J Stevenson New Jersey

Venezuela turmoil discussed as Castro resign proposal grows

Caracas reports a move to ask Castro to resign and for Vice President Ayala to assume the presidency amid Puerto Cabello bombardment. London denies British responsibility for Venezuelan ship sinking. Roosevelt held talks in Washington as markets react with corn and wheat trading, plus stock and commodity updates.

Caracas Castro Ayala Puerto Cabello United States Venezuela Santeaban London Laguayra

Pastor Resigns From Cedar Rapids Church

Dr. E A Berry resigns as pastor of First Congregational church in Cedar Rapids Iowa to become secretary and professor of pastoral theology at Atlanta Theological Seminary effective February 1.

Berry Cedar Rapids Iowa E. A. Berry First Congregational Church Atlanta Theological Seminary

Wheat Market Outlook Says May Wheat Soon At 99½

Chicago markets report a special dispatch noting prices may rise as Armour purchases push values higher. The writer argues current wheat prices undervalue the crop, predicts May wheat near 99½ cents, and urges immediate purchases with margin protection.

Chicago Armour

Unanimous Support Seen for Presbyterian Revision

Rev. Dr. William H. Roberts reports that revision of the Presbyterian confession of faith may win approval from a large majority of presbyteries. Official returns show 100 presbyteries voting for revision with 18 unofficially supporting it out of 227 presbyteries in total.

Philadelphia William H. Roberts Presbyterian General Assembly

Rumor links Milhorn to Tuman murder inquiry

A circulating rumor claims John Milhorn told boys that Jesse Tuman was ill, triggering renewed attention to the Tuman case. Sheriff John C. Stuart investigates the source, while a man described as Williams is held in Burlington for possible identification.

Tuman John Milhorn Theman Earl Wright Ernest Judson Jesse Tuman Journal Sheri John C. Stuart Cross Stuart Burlington Williams Henry Brimm

Death of Mrs U S Grant in Washington

Washington D C December 15 Mrs Ulysses S Grant widow of General Grant died last night at 11 12 in her home after three months illness including kidney trouble valvular heart disease bronchitis and weakness. Her sons Ulysses S Grant Jr and Jesse Grant were en route from San Diego. She remained socially informed and read newspapers daily, guiding readers discussion.

Washington, D. C Ulysses S. Grant Gen. Grant

Tramp Backgrounds Linked to Burlington Suspect

The report recalls Williams arriving in town as a tramp and notes that the Burlington detainee arrived similarly as a tramp. The man is sunk and silent, claiming nothing to say. He did admit Davenport birth but provides no further details on his whereabouts.

Lis Williams Burlington Suken Davenport

Treasurer Lacks Bondsmen After County Defalcation

Rock Island Illinois December 15 Deputy County Treasurer A E Lyford defalcated twelve thousand dollars last fall leaving the new treasurer D H Lyons unable to secure bonds. Banks and security houses won t guarantee 500000 due to a loose county financial system and temporary bonds rely on thirty five farmer signs who protest further responsibility.

Rock Island, Hl A. E. Lyford D. H. Lyons Lyford Lyons Board of Supervisors

Reagon Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Centerville Iowa reports Woodson Reagan found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing his sweetheart in Mystic. The jury deliberated thirty five hours before reaching the verdict.

Centerville Woodson Reagan Mystic

Snow and Colder Threaten Iowa Tonight and Tuesday

Chicago December 15 Special Indications show snow likely tonight with possible eastern areas affected Tuesday. Colder temperatures expected, with western regions seeing tonight’s chill and eastern portions facing Tuesday’s cold front.

Chicago

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Aledo, Ll Miss Doo Freise Burgess Justice of the Peace Grand Mr. Graham Minor Ton Dunlap Patton United State Brit Washington Roosevelt Root Hay Cullom Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs Hitt House Committee On Foreign Affairs War Navy Congress White House Kansas City Omaha Northwest Minneapolis Duluth Liverpool Bankers’ Union of the World Alex Grossheim J. Touer & Co H. EK Kay Muscatine Postoffie Geo. H. Phillips’ Market Letter Bill Ceverston Milhorn Coverston Hinois U. S. Grant Statesman Rock Island Reagon
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