10 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1902
Page
1
A massive fire in Paterson New Jersey destroyed 26 blocks including major public buildings five churches and 6500 residences. One fireman injured. 1000 families left homeless with losses estimated up to 15 million dollars. Martial law imposed with troops patrolling as authorities work to restore order.
James Davis fired six shots at 7498 Adams Avenue, mortally wounding his wife and her parents during a quarrel over separation. He wounded himself and was arrested by Grand Crossing police after the 11 PM attack, the incident seemingly planned.
Paris reports Dr. Anschutz Kaempfe, promoter of a submarine polar expedition, has met French scientists to join next year. He will travel in an ordinary arctic vessel to the far north, then use his submarine to reach the pole in four days with renewed oxygen. He expects to surface repeatedly through polar openings. Polar scientists say water at the pole itself is not frozen.
Paris February 10 Constantin claimed as the world’s tallest at 3 inches above feet will not appear again on the exhibition stage. Spontaneous flesh decay led to amputation of both feet Saturday in an Orleans hospital. Constantin had been a favorite with American dime museum crowds.
Paris on February 10 the Mafin staff correspondent Gaston Steigler who won the globe circling contest was sent to Sofia to interview Miss Stone after her release. Steigler denounces United States Agent Dickinson for incapacity neglect and lack of energy saying Miss Stone could have been rescued earlier with proper conduct.
In Reading Pennsylvania on February 109, about 150 residents from Womelsdorf joined at George Yoder's farmhouse for a butchering carnival led by Mrs. Katie Schaeffer. Cattle and hogs were driven to sacrifice as merriment filled the event, climaxing in a sausage twenty feet long completed during the festivities.
Washington reports increases in population for counties with under 400 inhabitants across Iowa and neighboring states. The census notes most Iowa counties gained since 1890 while western Nebraska and Kansas show declines. Rural areas in Iowa moderate the net loss as migration shifts.
In New York on February 10, Dr. James E. Russell of Brooklyn proposed to submit to vivisection but his wife Mrs. Russell opposed the idea and forced him to abandon the plan. The doctor accepted her stance and called the affair absurd.
Secretary Long says in Hong Ham Mass on February 10 that he will not resign while under fire. He adds he would be glad to be relieved from the cabinet duties.
A botanical survey notes there are 798 distinct species of roses worldwide. Researchers confirm the diversity spans multiple continents and cultivars, highlighting ongoing cultivation and conservation needs.
New York on February 10 May Irwin the famous comedienne known as the jolly good fellow of the American stage will retire after this season. Miss Irwin confirms her fixed intention to retire and friends plan a testimonial in her honor.
Chicago officials announce the rural home and boys school site will be bought within two weeks. Foundations are set to start by May 1, and $500000 is needed with $125000 already raised including $50000 from the Commercial club and $25000 from Illinois. A policeman praised the plan as a means to reform hardily capable youths.
Col William Howland Amory of 127 East Sixty-second Street covers his library walls with stock certificates from a company he invested in ten years ago. The side walls total 449000 in certificates while the frieze of coupons drawing 6 percent stands at 72000. He says the display mocks a lost fortune but is a unique way to reuse the bonds.
In Sioux Falls South Dakota a cat ownership dispute has moved to the state circuit court. Ole C Finstad and wife say they loaned the cat to Mrs Lewis to rid her home of rats. Mrs Lewis kept the animal claiming ownership and resisting return. Costs already total 26 dollars and may rise to hundreds or thousands.
J H Moore of Luther Iowa killed himself with a throat slash at the Goldstone hotel on Saturday night. His body was found by Detective Sam Panor and Officer Edward Sterzing shortly after noon Sunday.
Groton Massachusetts February 10 The condition of Theodore Roosevelt Jr worsened with the illness spreading to a second lung and rising temperature while his pulse steadies. Doctors warn complications could be deadly and the boy is largely unconscious as officials monitor a crisis expected within 36 hours. Washington reports the president’s return remains uncertain with White House business at a standstill.
Detroit reports the city savings bank shut its doors after extensive loans to street railway promoter Frank Andrews. The cashier, his cousin, extended credit without director approval and Andrews plans an assignment above two million. School board and library funds are affected.
The message notes Professor Pearson's wide notoriety spanning Barnstable to Mare Island and ranks the Bible as an unrivaled stepping stone to fame.
London dispatches describe the Dowager Empress gifting Mrs. Conger with a necklace during a legations reception. The Globe criticizes the act as a murderers’ gift and notes Mrs. Conger was the only woman to endure the siege and lead the legation ladies. Des Moines reports deny the account.
An American burglar Vincent Bownes, freed after eighteen months of a three year sentence for robbing the exposition, sent a threat to Police Commissioner Lentz and later broke into Lentz’s home. He looted valuables, mutilated clothing, and taunted the commissioner before fleeing as a crowd and officers pursued him.
St. Petersburg reports show four years ago 764373 prisoners in Russia. Current count 842729 with military prisons and corrections not yet fully tallied. Including exiles and Saghalin, total confinement nears one million. annual per prisoner cost about six dollars, total expenditure around 7.5 million.
J M Kemble, collector of internal revenue, celebrated four years in Muscatine with a Delano dinner at 1 o'clock. Guests from the department and their wives joined a stylish five course meal at a long table adorned with roses, carnations, and smilax. A cut glass bowl was presented to Mrs Kemble. Attending were Mrs Kemble, F L Poor, J A O Neal, George Kirchhbaum, Susie Smythe, A J Allen, John Hinz, S FE Wolcott of Davenport, M M Parkinson of Council Bluffs, S Kirkpatrick, H K Kemble of Des Moines, and J A Dunlap of Keokuk.
President Roosevelt receives ex postulation from Chief Hike-Hike of Eat Dog Gulch. The note denounces perceived misbehavior among eastern travelers, accusing them of idleness and flirting with local women.
The War Department plans to keep Gen. Chaffee's army intact and orders 5,900 troops to proceed to Manila replacing five regiments already on their way home. The move indicates no significant reduction of forces in the Philippines.
The senate committee on post offices and post roads authorized a favorable report of a bill that would relieve Postmaster Coyne of Chicago from responsibility for a missing $74,000 in stamps stolen from a vault in the temporary building.
A blaze at the Empire Hotel on Olive street in St Louis destroys the three story lodging house. Eleven killed and eight injured as guests leap from windows or flee through burning hallways. About forty occupants were present. all accounted for. Loss is estimated at 20 000 dollars. Fire origin unknown.
Chicago reports a blaze at the Orpheon theater early today with several believed trapped. Police suspect incendiaries as open gas jets were found and a dead newsboy was later recovered among the ruins.
George Ketcham informs Secretary Murray Howe Cresceus will attempt a final 1992 run to break two minutes on the Memphis Trotting Association track. The Memphis meeting opens October 21 and runs nine days through October 30.
The marine hospital service reports 12,122 smallpox cases in the United States for the past week, up from 4,359 at the same time last year.
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