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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
1
The defense stands on a claim of strongest defense while the prosecution has completed presenting its evidence. The exchange highlights the procedural emphasis on presenting a complete case before the court.
Aledo Illinois December coverage notes the Dunlap murder trial as defense spotlights a erased entry in Craig’s drug store poison register. Prosecutors rest their case, while testimony centers on motive linked to employment at B F Felix’s store and candy purchases.
Kinross Indiana December 18 Thomas Dildine president of the Dildine Bank shot himself in the head at 9 am wrapping in bed clothing with a fur coat over him. He had been moody since a friend Wil Ferguson of north of Keota died by own action last May. Dildine owned farm lands in Washington and Louisa counties and his nearest heirs are nephews and nieces. He is mourned by many in the community.
Miss Birdie Woodard of Metropolis narrowly survived after a dish of tacks at J. N. Roberts' basket factory was poisoned with strychnine. Workers, who hold the tacks in their mouths, were at risk as the poison was discovered by a physician who attended Miss Woodard.
The seventh annual Illinois State Horticultural Society convention opened at the University of Illinois. Treasurer J. W. Stanton of Richview read the treasurer's report, Secretary L. D. Bryant of Princeton presented the secretary's report, and President H. M. Dunlap delivered the annual address.
Gen. Nord took possession of the national palace in Port au Prince and assumed the presidency of the republic. He is claimed as president by the army.
Sixty three people have frozen to death in Hungary over the last three days as winter storms sweep the region. Wolves are attacking flocks, killing three shepherds and leaving fear in rural areas.
Vienna reports a pitched battle between strikers and Cossack troops at Rostoff Russia. About 30 000 fighters including 2 000 women supported the strikers. Cossacks killed and wounded many. later strikers attacked the troops. The czar was burned in effigy. Casualties cited as 300 killed and 1 000 wounded with many women among the dead or injured.
In Scranton on December 18, miners and mine employees testified before the coal strike commission. Frederick Reynolds described being attacked by strikers with shots fired at him. John Hoffman said a mob surrounded his home and forced him to come out or face death, escaping via the roof and returning to find his house burned. Mrs Hoffman testified to the destruction and street harassment. Duncan McIntyre and his wife reported being hung in effigy three times by strikers.
Washington December 18 Commissioner Yerkes ruled that druggists and others who sell soda water drinks to which distilled spirits or wine are added must pay the special tax for retail liquor dealers under the internal revenue laws.
H Deffinbaugh the United States express company agent in Boone was found dead in a chair at his home this morning at 9 oclock. He apparently died late last night and no relatives are in Boone.
In Nice, December 18 a Franco- Italian duel between Frenchmen Kirschoffer and Marignac and Italians Covega and Pessina was fought today. Both Italians sustained injuries.
A massive earthquake in Andelian, Russia, Central Asia, left about 150 dead on Tuesday, most of them children, as rescue workers recovered victims amid the ruins of the city near St. Petersburg reported December 18.
Springfield Ohio December 18 It is said a grain drill combine is in process of formation to be capitalized at twenty millions.
London dispatch reports Parliament prorogued as King Victoria or king at the time praises the end of the South African conflict and health restoration. He acknowledges broad sympathy across classes and cites Venezuela as requiring stern measures to obtain redress.
John R. Waller of Rockford Iowa proposes sending a quarter million Iowa school children to the St Louis exposition in 1904. He has discussed the plan with Governor Cummins and officials of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition commission. The program would use excursion trains for children ages 10 to 21, twelve days at the fair for up to 17 50 each, with schools towns and teachers organizing trips and lodging arranged in thousand capacity housing at St Louis.
Three men believed to be involved in the Clarence bank robbery and other Illinois bank robberies were captured in Gibson City by the town marshal and deputies. A large sum of money and footwear matching the bank snow tracks were found on them.
Dr James F Wright a prominent Clinton dentist died suddenly in his office at 212 Fifth Avenue Clinton Iowa heart trouble was given as the cause of death yesterday afternoon authorities said the death occurred in his office room.
In New Orleans on December 18 the stewards suspended jockey W Hicks and barred the bookmaking firm Stitzel Grefer doing business as the Iowa club in New Orleans and Chicago. Hicks valets Ed Gaines and R Cash lose all privileges.
Special market dispatch through St J Toer & Co brokers lists H E McKay Muscatine manager with office over the post office Chicago December 18. Prices show Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Rice and live stock metrics across Chicago Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Duluth with receipts and bid ranges. One party seeks arbitration while the other withholds.
London reports a cabinet meeting on the Venezuelan dispute as negotiations between London and Washington unfold. Bowen in Washington awaited on whether Castro authorized settlement while France Italy and Germany weigh arbitration and possible blockade.
Muscatine county farmers attend the Wilton institute with local and foreign speakers. G W Kelley gave the welcome, W B Fultz replied, Thomas Boot delivered the annual address, Wright discussed dairy topics, Dodd demonstrated X ray and electricity uses, and J E Van Camp showcased milk separators. The institute adjourns tonight.
Harrisburg officials report the board of pardons refused to commute the death sentence of Mrs Kate Edwards who was found guilty of murdering her husband.
For the first time since the Civil War the northern and southern M E churches plan joint meetings in Nashville on January 1 to consider adopting a common hymn book. A compromise is expected and many prized hymns from both branches may be included.
Friday cloudy outlook for Iowa with a fair night and warmer west portion. Increasing cloudiness Friday with possible rain or snow in the southwest portion.
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