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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1902

Page

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Tudor denies selling poison in trial

Fritz Tudor testifies he did not sell strychnine as part of a courtroom hearing. The defense seeks to cast doubt on the prosecution's case while prosecutors press for a conviction.

Poison theory in Dunlap case tests candy maker

In Aledo Illinois December 16 the defense gained ground as Fritz Tudor denied selling poison to Miss Dunlap and Mr Gould of Lardner and Gould testified the candy might have contained poison at manufacture. Dr. Browning found no poisoning and testimony covered suicidism and guilt from neighbors and Miss Dunlap’s statements after Allie Dool's death.

Fritz Tudor Miss Dunlap James Matock the Democrat Miss Dool Tudor Browning H. D. Browning Moline Ill Aledo Dunlap Reynolds Felix Dr. Browning Graham Sears Blanche Coleman Dunlaps Allie Dool Tona Miss Miller Mr. Graham Allie Elizabeth McCreight Tona Dunlap Nannie Thompson Miss Thompson Charles Derr Mrs. Derr

Fatal Fire Destroys Darbyville Company Store

Ottumwa Iowa reports a deadly blaze at Darbyville Ap panoose County in which store manager Willard McConnell was overcome and died. The stock and building valued at 1500 dollars, partly insured, with a ten year old boy escaping after McConnell slept in the store.

Ottumwa Darbyville Appanoose County Willard McConnel Centerville Willard McConnell

Steamers collide in the English Channel

Calais reports a collision in the channel this morning between the British steamer Oakmore and the Trans-Atlantic liner St. Germain. Details are not yet available.

St. Germain

Beef Combine Injunction Arguments Open in Chicago

Arguments began today in Chicago over dissolving or making permanent the temporary injunction against the alleged beef combine.

Chicago

Venezuela aims to use U S as mediator in debt dispute

British and German claims threaten Venezuela while Italy pushes for arbitration. Bowen offered as mediator, with Washington seeking peaceful resolution. In Davenport a 17 year old boy, Charles Boldt, was killed after stepping onto a westbound Rock Island train near West Liberty while attempting to hitchhike to Davenport with a companion.

United States Bowen Post Washington Republic West Liberty Rock Island Clarence L. Evans Bold Davenport City Fillmore Street

Berlin to seek stricter blockade against Venezuela

Berlin officials consider a more stringent blockade with the Bundesrath to press Venezuela. In related notes, all railroad workers at Puerto Cabello Valencia and Caracas La Guaira are reported safe as fortifications rise near San Felix on the outskirts of Caracas.

London Berlin Bundesrath Venezuela Puerto, Cabello Valencia Caracas LaGuayra Paris San Felise

Seattle ordinance for corpse delivery payment

A city council ordinance proposes paying 390 dollars for delivering the body of any highwayman or burglar to city hall. The measure cites the current crime epidemic as the reason for the proposal.

Seattle

Mitchell predicts end to strikes in conciliatory approach

Mitchell predicts an end to labor strife if capital and labor leaders meet openly. He argues for conciliation, urges public sentiment to pressure government, and expresses belief ministers and critics like Dr Hillis and President Eliot may become allies, while separating wealth from blame.

Spring Valley Capital John Mitchell United Mineworkers America Mitchell Dr. Hillis Eliot Hillis

Chicago Markets Wheat Forecast and Shipments Summary

Daily Market Letter reports strong wheat activity with an initial rise followed by a pullback due to selling by holders. Bullish news suggests May wheat should advance and firm above prior levels. World shipments hit 6.497 million bushels vs 9 million expected. visible supply up about 2.0 million. Northwest receipts show mixed totals across Minneapolis and Duluth. Liverpool prices move unevenly. day clearances list substantial wheat and flour, corn, and oats exports.

Chicago Dec. Io

M. N. and S. Plan Road Run in Six Months

A notice states M N and S will host a road run in six months with details pending. It indicates organizational involvement and an anticipated event date but lacks full specifics in the readable text.

Muscatine North and South line eyed for Burlington extension

Burlington reports indicate the Muscatine North and South railway will extend from Elrick Junction to Burlington within six months. An extended ordinance confirms intent to build, with right of way secured and ties reportedly purchased. Manager Howard, in Burlington, backs the plan and says construction could start early spring, with about thirty miles to cover.

Howard Journal Burlington Muscatine Lindner Burlington Hawkeye Muscatine North and South Railway F. S. Churchill Muscatine North and South Elrick

Coal Strike Commission Issues First Award in Scranton

Justice Gray announced the commission’s first award in Scranton on December 16. He urged the community to heed the silk mill girls’ testimony and enforce all laws. Miner witness John Haddock, called by miners’ counsel, said he would accept any award and testified coal roads tried to curb output signaling the miners’ justified demands.

Scranton Coal Strike Commission Justice Gray John Haddock

Weather Outlook Indicates Generally Fair Iowa Recap

Chicago dispatch reports generally fair weather for Iowa with indications of fair conditions tonight and Wednesday.

Chicago Iowa

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Gould Facturer Journal’s Spe Cial Service Mr. Gould Lardner Lardner and Gould Frank G. Owens Keithsburg Miss Doo Dools Owens Dool Ager Calais Charles Boldt Liberty Birmingham England Post Today The For Eign Castro Posal France Italy House of Lords Secretary of State For Foreign Affairs Great Britain Antwerpt Matos Evans’ Story Evans Boldt Runge & Petersen Young Evans H. J. Toker & Co H. E. McKay Daily Market Letter Northwest Minneapolis Duluth Liverpool Park En Hg. Ee Kansas City Omaha NING Land South Railroad Elrick Junction Commission's First
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