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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
1
The article warns that Russia's metal sector is on the brink of collapse, with factories tightening output, workers facing layoffs, and state support uncertain amid ongoing economic strain and sanctions. It cites industry figures and regional impacts across major centers.
In St. Petersburg on January 10 the finance minister submitted a czar report detailing an agricultural and commercial crisis. Textiles are collapsed and many people face bankruptcy while metal industries near ruin. Farmland productivity has declined 27 percent over twenty years.
Governor Shaw attended a Grant Club reception and banquet at the Savery Hotel in Des Moines. Nearly 400 prominent Republicans, including lawmakers and state officials, were present for the event, with about 800 at the reception. He responded to a toast on The Secretary of the Treasury but did not outline his future policy, instead discussing the duties of the office.
William Tompkins, 73, prominent Eastern Iowa cattle breeder, fired four shots at his granddaughter Nora Miller, 18, wounding her slightly, then killed himself. The incident occurred in Macedonia, Iowa, on January 10. no motive has been established.
Chicago's German Americans plan a hearty welcome for Rear Admiral Schley as guest of the Hamilton club on January 27. He is expected to arrive between January 25 and 27, with the welcome event limited to January 27.
Navy dispatch from Cavite quotes Admiral Rodgers in Washington stating Waller's force completed a ten days march across Samar from Lanaug to Bahey. The column endured great hardships, suffered 13 insurgent dead, and captured a captain, a lieutenant, and four men.
The historic South Hill home in Burlington Iowa once belonging to the late Governor Grimes was partially destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss runs around $5,000 and was covered by insurance. The 1850-vintage mansion stood as one of Iowa's historic landmarks.
Smallpox found among Princeton University students with Henry H. Savage a sophomore from Trenton contracted the disease and moved to the contagious ward of the infirmary.
Queen Alexandra’s health remains unsatisfactory at Sandringham on January 10. She is likely to stay in retirement for a period to rest ahead of the coronation.
A massive ice gorge at Arsenal Island jams the Mississippi opposite South St Louis cutting marine traffic. Water backs 11% feet above the January minimum after dynamite attempts fail. A new channel on the island’s east side could revive a long dispute between Illinois and Missouri over possession.
In Knoxville General Manager D S Elliott and Messenger C H Smith of the Great Northern Express company, and Fireman F W O'Neil on the Wagner Montana train robbery train confirm Harvey Logan as one of the robbers. The same train carried a van and a woman believed to be friends of Logan.
The Rock Island and Lake Shore lines ended service at the Van Buren Street depot at 11 35 last night. Demolition of the truss roof will start today. Suburban trains will run from a temporary Harrison Street station starting this morning, with no suburban service from Grand Central.
Ex-Governor McCreary was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the U S Senate in caucus last night, 62 to 37. A longtime Kentucky figure, he helped raise the Eleventh Cavalry in 1862 for Confederate service and rose to lieutenant colonel by war’s end.
The Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings Company assigned this morning to Frank Ginn. Ginn issued a statement asserting the bank was solvent and would pay dollar for dollar. The assignment occurred as the bank faced inability to realize on securities and meet demands tied to the street railway syndicate, despite a reported surplus of 65 000 dollars previously.
The date for the inauguration of President elect Palma and the new government in Cunha has been decided as March 24. Official plans outline the formal ceremony and the transfer of authority.
Rome reports Pope Leo has never been in such perfect health for years according to his physician. The cleric noted he expects the pope to live to about one hundred years old before dying.
The message centers on tension with a company over cable issues and a call to preserve existing arrangements. No further details are provided about parties, dates, or locations.
The Pacific cable project aims to finish Manila to Honolulu by November 1 1902 with the remainder to Manila within two years. M A Otero’s New Mexico governorship faces no opposition as the House committee backs his nomination. The Panama Canal Company offers to sell canal property to the United States for 40000000 with all related rights.
Washington January 10 The Hepburn Nicaraguan canal bill passed the house by a near unanimous vote with only two dissenters Fletcher of Minnesota and Lassiter of Virginia. The measure authorizes the president to secure territory in Costa Rica and Nicaragua for canal construction and provides for a $180,000,000 total cost with a $10,000,000 initial appropriation and War Department oversight.
Des Moines report shows fall carnival cost 17760.03 with 16402.18 paid by the carnival committee leaving net liabilities 1357.85. There is 1.59 cash on hand and unpaid subscriptions listed at 1429.20. The committee says the city agreed to cover 500 of those unpaid subscriptions.
Several thousand collars worth of bronze statues vases urns and water pipes were stolen Wednesday night from the rear yard of the mansion owned by Mrs Emmons Blaine at Rush and Erie streets Chicago authorities call it one of the boldest crimes in the carnival period.
Vienna report from January 10 states the Medical Journal announces the discovery of micrococcus catarehalic baculus linked to caolis, with hopes it will suppress the culprit if identified.
In Anderson Indiana workers at the American Steel and Wire company see a posted notice announcing a wage cut from 16 23 to 15 cents an hour. The change takes effect January 1 and was implemented without prior notice, leaving employees puzzled.
Lincoln dispatch reports Bryan in the Commoner continuing his critique of Gov. Shaw of Iowa. He argues Shaw as a money lender may not grasp the principles guiding monetary policy.
Admiral South travels with the fleet to Venezuela. Higginson accompanies the mission as part of the group.
Washington January reports state orders will soon send Rear Admiral Higginson and the North Atlantic squadron to Venezuelan waters. The United States seeks to protect American lives and property without coercion, anticipating Castro's overthrow and possible foreign naval demonstrations.
Miss Daisy Deighton of Shenandoah will not arrive in Des Moines as planned and may come after inauguration. She will oversee the suffrage lobby in the legislature with no assistance from Mrs Belden, aiming to push bills through committees to a vote at session start.
New sheriff J. D. Stuart steadies image by renovating the county jail. Prisoners helped strip and disinfect the building as board adjourned its January term. Milton Rice named overseer of the county poor farm and hospital, Dr. Heidel jail physician elected.
The remark notes that while wisdom often increases with age, men rarely shed their foolish tendencies as they age.
The forecast calls for fair weather in Iowa tonight and Saturday with colder temperatures. Chicago area expected to be cold with partly clear skies tonight.
In Des Moines on January 10 the Democratic State Central Committee voted to provide Governor-elect Cummins a list of five candidates for the state pharmacy commission seat to replace Fletcher Howard. The move clashes with Cummins who refuses to allow a Democratic caucus to dictate appointments or policy. The proposed nominees are S. A. Douglas Adel Orrin Drummond Mt. Pleasant J E Platt Montezuma Joseph Goss Atlantic and H M Westbrook Clinton.
Market ticker from Chicago shows Wheat May July and Corn Oats prices with highs lows closes. Pork Lard and Ribs fringe values noted. Live stock receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep reported with carload expectations and regional herd movement. Northwestern and Liverpool figures included for context.
A brief record notes real estate mortgage loans totaling 6000 dollars 4500 dollars and 2200 dollars with additional smaller sums, arranged by Richman & Richman.
The Globe reports a rumor from informed quarters that Boer leaders may surrender if not exiled with January 15 named as the likely surrender date.
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