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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1902

Page

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War Threats If Allies Aid Revolutionaries

The note warns that aiding revolutionary forces by allies could trigger war and escalate conflict. It emphasizes the risk of interstate involvement and the potential for broad regional instability.

Venezuela Crisis Sparks Arbitration Debate in Washington

Washington December 26. Cabinet reviews Venezuelan troubles as London and Berlin send crucial messages. Alliance aid to Venezuelan revolutionists risks U S protest and possible force. Hague arbitration seen as possible settlement endpoint. Germany demands cash before arbitration. May face rejection if whole matter not referred.

Washington London Berlin United States State Department Hague Roosevelt Court of Arbitration Cullom Kingstown Jamica George Davison Topaz Puerto Cabello Davison Washington, D. C Germany Venezuela

Shaw Declines Currency Bill This Session

Secretary Shaw announced from Washington that he will not attempt to push a currency bill through this session and outlined no plans for major financial legislation this year.

Shaw Washington

No Banking Statutes Change Expected This Session

The speaker notes that no currency bill will be passed this session. He states leaders from both houses assured him that no measure altering the banking statutes can become law during this session.

Allan Dawson Joins Iowa Homestead as Editorial Writer

Allan Dawson former editor of the Des Moines Leader and longtime managing editor of The Register and Leader will retire January 1 to become an editorial writer on the Iowa Homestead. He will write on general and economic topics. James Atkinson remains agricultural editor. Mrs. Dawson continues as literary editor with The Register and Leader.

Iowa Homestead Des Moines Allan Dawson Des Moines Leader Register and Leader Dawson James Atkinson Atkinson The

Mob Hangs Kansas Negro After Policeman's Death

A mob seized Montgomery Godley from Pittsburg jail and lynched him after he fatally shot Policeman Milton Hinkle during a disturbance at a ball. Witnesses reported no interference as the mob hanged Godley to a telephone pole. the rope broke and his throat was cut.

Pittsburg Kan Milton Montgomery Godley Hinkle Mont. Godley Godley

Cattle Starved by Snowbind Desolate Colorado Range

Thousands of cattle in north western Colorado are starving as they remain snowbound on the high ranges of Routt and Rio Blanco counties. Owners, asked by the humane society to help, say they cannot rescue stock due to lack of pasture water and the impracticality of moving them to better winter quarters.

Colorado Denver Humane Society

Bedford Man Dies Sudden in Corn Field

James Russell of Bedford died suddenly from heart trouble while husking corn for Paul Hunter two miles southeast of Bedford. He left a wife and six children in poor financial condition. Russell was a hard working man and was in good health that morning.

James Russell Bedford Paul Hunter Russell

Two Die From Hot Springs Poolroom Explosion

Hot Springs Arkansas December 26 William Helwig and Joseph Kenney both residents of Hot Springs succumb to injuries from the poolroom explosion rear Turf Exchange. Four more victims potentially died as rescue reports noted.

Hot Springs Ark William Helwig Joseph Kenney

Crown Prince and Lovers Plan New Life in America

Prince Leopold Ferdinand says four lovers will sail to America with the Crown Princess of Saxony and her French tutor after their elopement. The quartet aims to start life anew, leaving Vienna behind.

Saxony America Vienna Leopold Ferdinand

International figures named in Caracas naval context

United States Minister Herbert W Bowen also represents Great Britain Germany Italy Denmark and other nations at Caracas Venezuela. Montgomerie and Schecter command the British and German fleets. Botwa, a Brooklyn man and Yale Columbia law graduate, is mentioned.

United States Herbert W. Bowen Great Britain Germany Italy Denmark Caracas Venezuela Montgomerie Schecter Botwa Brooklyn Yale Columbia College Law School

Fire at Arbuckle Sugar Works Kills Three Firemen in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, three firemen died battling a blaze at the Arbuckle sugar works as a water tower collapsed from the wall. Two others were fatally hurt and several more injured. Names of the deceased are Michael O'Toole Philip Jeffreys and Thos Coppinger. Financial loss estimated at 300000 dollars.

Arbuckle Sugar Works Brooklyn New York Arbuckle

Cable reaches Honolulu completing the cable link

A cableship message from Silverton says it will reach Honolulu today completing the cable. The first message will be Governor Dole's greeting to President Roosevelt.

San Francisco Silverton Honolulu Gov. Dole Roosevelt

Runaway Boys Found Frozen Near Woodstock

In Woodstock Newfoundland on December 26 Hilding Holm aged 8 and Frank Smith aged 16 were found frozen to death in a cornfield. Their companion Arthur Carlson aged 10 was found badly frozen but alive. The boys had run away from the Chicago Industrial Home and planned to spend Christmas at their former home in Rockford.

Woodstock Hilding Holm Frank Smith Arthur Carlson Chicago Rockford

University faculty nears action on sophomore-geshman scrap

Iowa City reports the university faculty has nearly finished its investigation of a recent class scrap. Several students have been asked to appear before President MacLean. he says parts of the report are correct, and as yet no one has been punished, with the number likely small.

University Iowa City MacLean

Humbert Swindler Reported Dead in Madrid Cell

Paris dispatch says Frederick Humbert, a famed Paris swindler, may have died in his Madrid jail cell. The report circulated after authorities found him unresponsive in custody.

Paris Frederick Humbert Madrid

Cousins Recovers From Illness in Chicago

Word from Chicago announces that Congressman Robert G. Cousins of Marshalltown Iowa has been ill for two months but is practically recovered and plans to leave Chicago January 3 for Washington.

Marshalltown Chicago Robert G. Cousins Washington

Miners Idle and Short Handed Halt Coal Output

Philadelphia December 26. The coal shortage deepens as twenty collieries and four washeries idle today while ten collieries and four washeries run short of workers after the Christmas holiday, due to miners not reporting for duty.

Philadelphia

Frick denies expected Steel Corp presidency

Pittsburg reports of Henry C. Frick becoming United States Steel president were emphatically denied tonight. Frick said the post was not vacant and could not be accepted even if offered.

Pittsburg, Pa Henry C. Frick Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation

Lemon juice kills typhoid germs in water

An early 20th century report from New York on experiments in European bacteriological bureaus states that lemon juice destroys typhoid fever germs in water. A tester observed lemon juice in a culture tube caused the acid to shrink and kill the bacteria.

New York

Wages Raised for Chicago Milwaukee Line Workers

Santa Claus paid a welcome visit as 4,700 engineers and firemen on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul system gained about 10 percent pay increase. Joint committees and system management, meeting in Chicago since December 1, reached an agreement on the wage scale.

Chicago Santa Claus Milwaukee and St. Paul

Chamberlain Arrives in South Africa for Reconciliation Mission

Secretary Chamberlain arrived in Durban on December 26 and was greeted warmly as he began his mission of reconciliation in South Africa.

South Africa Durban Chamberlain

Fair and Warmer Weather for Iowa This Weekend

Chicago December 26. Special indications for Iowa show generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Temperatures rise Saturday with warmer conditions in the western portion tonight.

Chicago Iowa

Chicago Markets On The Stand Again This Afternoon

Market dispatch from Chicago reports open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats pork lard and ribes. Trading activity shows mixed gains and losses with futures prices quoted and stock receipts noted for hogs cattle and sheep. Northwest and Liverpool market data alongside regional receipts are listed.

Chicago Tod-Y-Y Tve Northwest Minneapolis Duluth Liverpool

Test of Witness Dends on Stand as Cross Exam Continues

Local court in Aledo Illinois held a long cross examination of Miss Dunlap to assess credibility in a case tied to alleged remarks. Judge ruled earlier against admitting coroner inquiry evidence and later rejected foreign witness testimony about poisoned candy as not admissible.

Aledo Miss Dunlap Guy C. Scott Fannie McCreight Allie Dool Searles Sarah Anderson Washington Iown

Suit Over Embalmed Corpse Exhibits in Des Moines

Eleanor and Homer Langford sue Rex Embalming Co W F Pettis & Co and W C Harbach for 10000 damages alleging they unlawfully exhumed and embalmed John Allen in 1896 and have shown the petrified man in Des Moines and statewide, depriving heirs of rightful remains and grieving the family.

Des Moines Rex Embalming Company W. F. Pettis & Co W. C. Harbach Eleanor Homer Langford John Allen

Famine in Coal Grips Chicago as Shortage Deepens

Chicago faces an acute coal shortage after a three day cold spell. Railroads are accused of withholding supply as thousands of cars sit unused in yards, worsening the fuel crisis for residents and businesses.

Chicago

Plan to Corner the Supply Affects Coal Crisis

Thousands of families lack coal as relief delays risk factory shutdowns. The article outlines a general strategy to corner the supply, raising fears for work and heat during an ongoing shortage.

Captain McGregor Dead in Manila

Captain Robert McGregor of the engineer corps died in Manila Tuesday from appendicitis. He was appointed from Michigan and served in Washington reporting lines.

Michigan Engineer Corps Washington Robert McGregor Manila

Also Mentioned on This Page

REV Olutionists la Guayra Yucatan Curacoa Kansas Scheder Commodore Mentgemerie Minister Sewen Michael O'Toole Philip Jeffreys Coppinger Mess Woodstock Institution Humbert Cousins Frick Steel Trust St. Paul H. J. Toher & Co H. K McKay Muscatine Post Office Reeves Texas Atchison Tole U.S Steel Manhattan M’gregor
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