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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
1
A brief item notes that despite remedies, corns were not cured and reports that experts employed strychnine in attempts to treat them. The entry records historical medical practices and cautions about dangerous methods used.
In Aledo Illinois on December 29 special service reports Tona Dunlap weak from pleurisy as she is brought to court. Expert witnesses from Rush Medical College testify that applying strychnine to corn produced no skin color change or effect, countering defense claims. Also noted is a fire in a building with O G Brown bakery and J F Irwin barber shop causing extensive damage to the bakery and nearby millinery clothing store and post office.
Des Moines reports growing escapes from the Mt. Pleasant hospital inebriate department though incidents have slowed recently. The facility held 969 inmates with 108 inebriates, including 104 men and four women, at the time of the latest inspection by Chairman John Cownie.
Paris December 29 reports the Saxon minister arrived in Geneva from Dresden to urge the crown princess to return home. The dispatch states the crown princess refused to see him, keeping to her seat in Geneva.
A blaze in Kenney Illinois caused damage to three structures including the post office. Losses total about 15000 dollars with crews fighting flames through the night and authorities investigating the cause.
A furious gale rages for thirty six hours along the Newfoundland coast. Shipping suffers, and the Allan liner Peruvian, with 300 Canadian cattle aboard, cannot reach port due to storm and fog after passing Cape Race yesterday.
One hundred eminent surgeons from a dozen states converge on St. Joseph for the twelfth annual meeting of the Western Surgical and Gynecological Association. Attendees travel from Salt Lake City Cincinnati and Duluth. Noted speakers include Dr. Nicholas Senn and Dr. John B Murphy of Chicago.
James E Dolan national president of the A O H pledges aid to J P Morgan regarding establishing Galway Ireland as a harbor for his new ocean steamship line He will travel to New York this week to study the matter.
Des Moines announces the official tally for lieutenant colonel of the fifty fourth regiment. Major Bishop of Muscatine won with 299 votes, while Major E. E. Lambert of Newton trailed with 162 votes.
Lincoln detectives recover two thousand dollars in large denomination bills buried near the Burlington train holdup site. Three suspects, Cramer Doe and Standish, are under arrest as officers search for the rest of the plunder and its original source. The cache is seen as Burlington robbers’ haul rather than the other express car theft.
Springfield dispatch reports William Porter and Robert Bland were arrested on charges of murdering Norris Curtis at Pleasant Plains on Christmas night. A coroner's jury ruled Curtis froze to death, while his wife from St. Louis alleges jealousy over a woman living with him sparked the crime.
Lord and Lady Curzon reached Delhi to take part in the Durbar accorded royal honors. They were greeted by Indian princes and escorted to the station yard where Curzon mounted an elephant. Thousands of native and British soldiers lined the route to the Curzon encampment beyond the Delhi wall.
Jessie Benton Fremont widow of General John C. Fremont died of pneumonia at her Los Angeles home after Christmas. At 78 she had been frail for years since a hip dislocation from a fall left her unable to walk, aided by a nurse in recent months.
Washington reports no credence at the state department for British marines landing at Laguayra despite a claimed protest from the US gunboat Marietta commander. Officials say no such report has been received.
Humberts arrive in Paris from Madrid this morning amid expectations of a demonstration that fails to materialize.
A Tangier cable to Madrid says the sultan’s troops were repelled near Fez by the pretender. About two thousand killed or wounded. The Moroccan insurrection spreads and Spain plans to keep troops at key ports. Washington reports Christians in interior Morocco may face danger.
Lincoln Nebraska December 29 elevator men grain buyers and Nebraska merchants claim a conspiracy behind the car famine railroads are charged with a combine to delay shipments until new freight rates recently set by Western roads take effect Farmers report inability to sell grain and merchants complain of reduced business across sectors
Nichols Iowa December 29 John W Van Tuyl long time Nichols resident and five year invalid died at 139 Sunday morning Funeral at M P church Tuesday at 2 pm
Two wrestlers traded powerful exchanges in a brutal clash, each punishing the other with heavy blows. The bout ended with both fighters bruised and the crowd energized by the sheer intensity.
Washington reports a friendly clash between Roosevelt and General Wood in the White House gym ended with bumps but no eye injury. A rapiers tale is denied, with a minor forehead discoloration noted. Roosevelt will continue single stick exercises during a four day holiday as market notes drift.
Special market dispatch notes hog receipts at 30 000 with a 5 to 10 cent higher close. Cattle receipts about 26 000 with prices down 15 cents. Sheep receipts 22 000 with steady close. Wheat corn oats visible supply up and down. Kansas City and Omaha hog and cattle receipts listed. Beeves price range 2.49 to 6.75 per hundredweight.
Wheat traded heavily today with a 4 percent intraday decline before rebounding. Foreign markets reopened contributing to the late recovery as traders watched liquidity and demand signals.
In New Haven a boy named Joseph Moscana, aged 13, was struck by a trolley car numbered 13 at 6:25. The name, age, car number, time, and his address at 130 Franklin Street all align with the recurring number 13, and he sustained 13 scratches on his head.
The Rock Island railroad company plans a two million dollar program of permanent improvements in 1929. Funds will go to ballasting tracks and expanding depot facilities across Iowa Nebraska and the line west to Denver.
A violent earthquake hit Andijan in Central Asia last night, following recent seismic disturbances that have reportedly claimed thousands of lives. The event was logged from St Petersburg on December 29.
The assistant to General Funston faces imprisonment as part of a disciplinary action. Details indicate military authority will enforce the confinement.
Washington report says Hillary Placido the spy who captured Aguinaldo has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. Placido led a small band to Aguinaldo's stronghold and in a critical moment seized and held the insurgent leader.
Dr. Morgridge refutes criticism of the Cedar Street furnace decision and objects to installing a new unit citing lack of funds. He notes no legal opinion and explains he would have signed the contract only after seeking Hanley’s view on legality. He warns the project would create debt payable from next year's school revenues.
William McKillip, born June 23 1866 near Drury's Landing Rock Island county HL, died about 10 30 Saturday night at his Cedar street home after a long illness. He married Lenora Gray sixteen years ago and is survived by his wife and one son. Funeral at North Prairie M E church Tuesday at 2 pm with services by Rev L B Hix. interment Klein cemetery.
Through tickets allow stop overs at Niagara Falls on the way to New York and Philadelphia. Mou ble track and stone ballasting described with magnificent trains and dining cars 2 la carte.
Marshalltown Iowa December 29 special report says the Iowa Central switchmen strike was settled late last night. General Superintendent Sweeney and Grand Master Hawley of the Switchmen's union of North America reached an agreement granting a two cent raise though the men had asked for four.
Weather notes from Chicago dated Dec 29 forecast a fair spell for Iowa with clear skies tonight and continuing through Tuesday. The brief advisory emphasizes calm conditions without precipitation.
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