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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
1
A proposal by Morgan's Traction Trust aims to unite street railways across major cities. The plan envisions standardized networks and coordinated operations to expand intercity transit links and improve service.
Philadelphia February 8 The North American says Morgan finances a traction trust that will include elevated and street railways in New York Philadelphia Washington Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Toledo Baltimore Chicago St Louis Boston Milwaukee and Detroit.
Cheyenne Wyoming Feb 8 Two Percheron stallions imported from England fought to the death on a fast stock train of the Union Pacific One horse was killed and the car shattered by the fight Two keepers escaped outside to avoid the animals as officials separated them and the victor severed the jugular of the rival leaving blood in the car
Emperor William orders police and city authorities to combat the faith healing Christian Science movement. He aims to curb its spread not only in Berlin but across the empire.
London on February 8 reports smallpox insurance rates lowered for non infected regions but raised for infected areas to 19 shillings per 100 pounds. Doctors attending cases charged 50 shillings per 100 pounds while non attending doctors pay 5 shillings per 190 pounds.
Washington reports Admiral Samp son ends 45 years of active service. His 62nd birthday comes tomorrow and his name will be placed on the retired list under the age rule.
Mrs. Rebecca Evilister 99 until March 12 seeks century mark but dies by her own hand at her son's home near South Whiteley Hartford City Indiana She choked herself with a kerchief stuffed down her throat in an apparent suicide reported from Hartford City.
General Samuel Pearson, a Boer veteran seeking U.S. recognition, writes to President Roosevelt threatening to attack a camp near New Orleans used by British agents shipping horses and mules to South Africa unless federal action stops the operation. He vows to organize a force and carry the war into Africa from New Orleans.
Chicago news reports Rev. Edward A. Waldo, once secretary of the board of associated charities, regained his memory in San Francisco after five years of wandering and wrote to his father in New Haven. He had previously disappeared while working with the board and was found in Jacksonville, Florida after four months.
Dr James Edwin Russell of Brooklyn offers to submit his body to an indefinite series of experiments under the surgeon's knife until death or collapse, provided his wife and family are amply provided for. He is forty four years old and makes this voluntary sacrifice in the interest of science.
A devastating Waterloo blaze claimed six year old Anna Kushner and four other family members on Tuesday night. An 18 months old infant survived. The tragedy highlights the deadly toll of the fire, with authorities continuing investigations and local residents offering support.
Washington on February 8 statement says the inquiry into alleged scandals at Ellis Island immigration station found no substantiated abuses. Officials under suspicion are exonerated.
Telegraph reports from Groton say Theodore Roosevelt Jr remains dangerously ill with high fever and rapid pulse. Mrs Roosevelt arrives to be by his side as teachers close Groton School until the boy improves. Cortelyou notes the president should not travel now and plans Charleston after recovery.
The Charles T. Yerkes mansion at Sixty-eighth Street and Fifth Avenue is under health board observation after a construction worker on an extension fell ill with smallpox. No occupants exposed, but authorities precautionary.
Des Moines reports indicate the Twenty-Ninth General Assembly is unlikely to adjourn before April 15. Conservative members of the upper house have set that date as the earliest possible session close.
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel had a half hour audience with King Edward at Marlborough House aided by Sir Thomas Lipton. The King expressed cordial hospitality and showed interest in American industry noting friendly ties with the United States. Schwab also met two other monarchs during his European tour and observed monarchs seeking closer US Britain relations.
In a Feb 8 vignette a Chicago drug store at Sixty first Street and Ellis Avenue handed out forty seven envelopes each containing 100 dollars to families burned out of their building by Thomas Byrne. The gesture aims to help them start anew and offers a message of bravery and hope.
During Paderewski's Collingwood Opera House program in Poughkeepsie a Vassar student in the second balcony became hysterical and screamed causing a panic. Paderewski paused briefly, identified the cause, and continued. The student Helen Heater of Waterbury Conn. was escorted out by ushers and recovered.
Albany officials release the State Board of Railway Commissioners report accusing the New York Central of gross negligence toward the public. The railroad is also reproached for dereliction and failure to improve terminal facilities after the January 8 tunnel disaster.
Admiral and Mrs Schley arrived home from a western and southern tour this morning in Washington.
Des Moines reports the senate approved the Blanchard bill by 30 to 12 to authorize a tax levy for interurban railways. The amended text requires stock to be paid in cash or equivalent before issuance. Both houses adjourned until Monday.
Marion Weaver, five year old son of Reverend W. K. Weaver, Ninth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, received a new skin graft covering 219 square inches on chest stomach and back, with over 100 more attempted. The grafts were taken from his father and four brothers to treat severe burns.
Des Moines reports show Auditor Merriam and Treasurer Gilbertson estimating the state treasury surplus at about 697 672.17 dollars for the current general assembly. They note no levy increase and stable property assessments could leave roughly 700 000 for extraordinary appropriations, with potential additions from a 1 000 000 increase and a 456 000 war claim to cover all needs.
The Whitney Widener Elkins group leases Metropolitan street railway interests and reveals Manhattan hosts about 119 miles of horse car lines, more than the 107 miles found elsewhere in the United States.
In Washington on February 8 Senator and Mrs Marcus A Hanna hosted the largest private reception in years at the Arlington. Attended by about 1500 guests from among numerous invitees. The event honored the Senate and featured a high profile Washington gathering.
Washington debates the Isthmian Canal as railroads nationwide press their opposition, arguing the project conflicts with transcontinental lines and burdens commerce. The clash signals strong, organized industry resistance shaping early policy discussions.
Paris February 8 Prince Victor Napoleon royalist leader issues election manifesto. He favors restoring imperial government and opposes socialist interference with wages and hours of labor. He says he is willing to lead the French people.
Prince Henry will visit Chicago on March 4 and place a wreath at Lincoln Park’s Lincoln monument. Imperial consul Dr A H Wever said the wreath ceremony honors Abraham Lincoln, reflecting Lincoln's Illinois origins and the prince’s desire to revere the nation’s war president.
President expresses anger at General Wood military governor of Cuba for a circular letter urging tariff concessions. Secretary of War plans censure. senators protest while House is ignored. Republicans react with indignation as Democrats seize on perceived interference by military authorities in legislation.
President Roosevelt has not yet formed an opinion on the Schley case and will not decide before returning from the Charleston exposition. He has not written a decision on the appeal and has not settled all principal points, with a full ten days expected to pass before final shape.
Indicators show fair weather and continued cold tonight and Sunday across Iowa. Cold air remains in place with light winds and dry conditions likely to persist.
Des Moines reports Senator Allison told Governor Cummins Iowa expects to recover its entire civil war loan of 456900 from the government. Iowa City demands vaccination certificates for university students by Feb 12 under health regulations. Cedar Rapids notes travel of Prince David Kawananakoa and bride en route to Hawaii. Des Moines covers G A R encampment planning and Mrs McKinley gift to Des Moines boy.
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