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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
1
B F Felix says he never told Tona Dunlap she could have a position. The denial centers on claimed assurance and contrasts with Dunlap’s expectations in a local employment matter.
In Danville Illinois Dec 17 the state aired damaging testimony in Miss Tona Dunlaps murder trial of Miss Allie Dool detailing a chocolate gift sequence. Witnesses say Dunlap sought work at Felix store days after Dool death while another girl provided chocolates to Dool. Dunlaps fatalist views emerge as motive context while multiple witnesses recount her remarks about Allies fate.
Miss Matilda Baker a New Buffalo resident and Ford domestic nearly died after eating poisoned candy. Arsenic poisoning was suspected as doctors revived her after twelve hours of danger. A boy delivered the candy. police seek him and a jealous city man suspected of sending the tainted gift.
Des Moines reports a six month Bell Telephone strike settled by company and Trade and Labor assembly representatives. Operators will receive 15 percent above union scale, strikers to be rehired, and no discrimination against them. The injunction against union boycotting is to be dismissed.
Local report notes the father, named as the head of a coal company, in connection with a community incident. No further details provided in the readable text.
At Scranton on December 17 the coal operators faced miners’ charges as testimony delved into workers’ families. Dunko, father of a girl who labored nights, testified the family share amounted to 900 of 1400 dollars, split with two other workers. A second father said his daughter earned 1.50 weekly while his wife was ill. The commission urged protecting underage workers amid questions about age certificates and company record keeping.
A seismic disaster in Andjan, central Asia, nearly wipes out the town near St. Petersburg reporting no details on casualties. The city, home to about 39,000 people, suffered extensive destruction with information still sparse.
Advertising can aid legitimate businesses by expanding markets and supporting growth. With the right goods and prices, advertising builds steady, long term progress for small and large enterprises alike, pulling firms from downturns toward wider markets and continued gains.
Members of the Bankers Pioneer association announce a regular meeting Thursday evening at G A R hall at sharp P M Per order.
A clipped excerpt states that forces will not land in England, will not land troops, and will not occupy Venezuela, signaling a pledge of non-intervention or non-engagement in those regions.
Consul Bowen reports the Italian minister has left Caracas and Bowen assumes charge of the legation per instructions. French claims guaranteed. Delcasse secured assurances from England and Germany to protect customs as payment guarantees. Belgium notes a diplomatic note to Venezuela seeking settlement of Belgian claims totaling $500,000.
New York reports physicians forecast Cornelius Vanderbilt will recover from his illness as of December 17.
The Ways and Means Committee authorized a favorable report on a bill cutting tariff duties on goods from the Philippines to 25 percent of the Dingell law, setting duties at 75 percent of current rates. The measure aims to reduce tariff costs for Philippine imports.
A German first class cruiser ran aground near Kosver in the Baltic Sea. The battleship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and other vessels work to save the stranded ship.
William H. Graham died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Washington. He was one of the wealthiest citizens. Bright's disease caused his death.
London December 17 Archbishop of Canterbury remains unchanged with no noticeable improvement this morning in a quiet health update from the church sources.
Chicago open market data shows Dec Wheat at 74 cents and May 77 cents, with Corn Dec 52 and May 43. Oats and pork and lard futures listed. livestock receipts in Chicago indicate rises in cattle and sheep, with 31,000 hogs traded. Northwest and Liverpool pricing details appear for wheat and corn. Receipts totals include 31,000 hogs in Chicago. Minneapolis and Duluth today show regional movements.
The Interstate Commerce Commission annual report to Congress cites U S rail net earnings for year ending June 30 at 605.5 million dollars or 3100 dollars per mile, up 51 million from the prior year. It warns that combinations suppress competition and calls for stronger laws and rate transparency. It notes 10 000 fewer deaths due to the safety appliance law and urges usable remedies for grain rates in the northwest.
Moline Illinois on December 17 reports options granted to likely Armour Packing Co for over one thousand acres east of the city to establish stockyards. Options run to March 1 with landowners paid 200 dollars cash per acre. Site lies in the Pleasant Valley district within a rail triangle of Rock Island Burlington and Milwaukee and St Paul lines. work to begin in spring with yards moved from Sioux City to Moline.
Des Moines mayor J M Brenton plans to travel to Elgin Illinois to debate municipal ownership with Elgin's mayor amid a heated local fight. Brenton may also join Chicago's spring campaign and oppose Carter Harrison.
Moline Rock Island and Davenport manufacturers unite to press reciprocity and widen markets. Representing 17 million dollars in capital and 7 000 workers, they form a local branch of the National Reciprocity League and seek congressional support to prevent a world market panic from congestion.
E P Fay president of the Fay Fruit company and F J Harrigan with associates organized the Redlands Orange Land company in New Jersey. The capitalization is 4,500,000 dollars. Local involvement spans Los Angeles and Eastern interests.
Madge Bell, 18, fired a revolver at her father after he attempted to chastise her. The shot clipped a lock of hair, causing minor injury. She was arrested and fined.
Mason City Iowa December 17 Special. After a fierce campaign Butler County voters defeated the saloon petition. Anti saloonists celebrate the victory with jubilation statewide implications noted by observers.
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