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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
1
Washington January 15. The Isthmian canal commission will meet tomorrow to consider the Panama canal company offer of 40 million dollars for its property. An authoritative source says the commission is likely to report in favor of the Panama route.
Grief sweeps Fairport Iowa after the passing of Arlie Sylvester son of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Sylvester following a two week battle with typhoid fever Arlie born February 24 1889 in Browning Schuyler county Illinois was well liked and widely mourned by friends and neighbors
Tipton Iowa public library nearing one year of service marks growth in books and patrons. Judge Treichler secured a Carnegie grant offer of $10 000 for a free library building if the city pledges to support at least $1 000 yearly and provides a suitable site. The library board and council accept the terms without raising the current tax levy.
In Iowa Falls on January 15 a large family reunion marked the sixty seventh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Bond. The couple, longtime residents of the city, hosted relatives from across generations as about seventy descendants gathered to celebrate the milestone at the Bramber home.
In Maquoketa a coroner's inquest raises the possibility of foul play in the deaths of Eva Ryan and her companion George Smith. Smith died at the woman's home after an evening together, with speculation over whether Ryan killed him or harmed herself to avoid murder charges.
The John Hancock colonial mansion at 873 Huntington Avenue near Brookline was badly damaged by fire early this evening. The house long linked to revolutionary history housed portraits, curios, and artworks that were destroyed or damaged in the blaze.
Minneapolis January 15 at the Northwestern Lumbermen's Association annual gathering President Sarles reported unexampled prosperity in trade. Secretary Hollis said Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and the Dakotas hold the largest membership on record. Only forty nine complaints were filed against wholesalers and manufacturers, with a third deemed excusable shipments.
A secret meeting of all U S wire and wire nail makers was held in Pittsburgh. An authoritative source says wire and wire nails prices were raised by one dollar per ton effective immediately.
Payne is sworn in as postmaster general by Chief Justice Fuller in Washington with President Roosevelt among the witnesses. Roosevelt warmly greets Payne and calls him Mr. Postmaster General after the oath.
A modern debate on future challenges and how speakers address speculative problems. The piece surveys rhetoric, predictions, and the role of public discourse in shaping policy responses.
In Columbus on January 15, Senator Foraker's re-election was ratified in a joint legislative session. He thanked lawmakers and warned that maintaining huge trade surpluses could bankrupt other nations and harm customers, asserting the United States as a growing world power and paying tribute to McKinley and Roosevelt.
In Minneapolis on January 15 a smallpox scare hits the University of Minnesota with 3000 students set for vaccination. Dr H E McKibbon from the medical department is ill after attending classes last week. Many students and professors have been exposed as health officials take precautions to haltSpread of disease.
Fifteen hundred quarts of nitroglycerine stored in magazines two miles from Marion exploded this morning. The blast shook the entire northeastern part of Indiana. No injuries are reported.
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel played high stakes roulette in Monte Carlo. He broke the bank again winning 54 000 francs on No 20 after previously losing many thousands on the same number. He had lost 10 000 dollars Monday night as the casino crowded.
London dispatches confirm the pope remains weakened and largely semi conscious after a fainting spell with little nourishment, continuing to draw concern from observers.
London January 15 The king reviewed troops about to sail for South Africa and spoke hopeful words that the war would soon end.
Queen Marie is ill with syncope of the heart and doctors have been summoned. A physicians' consultation was called in Brussels. The report notes her condition as serious and ongoing.
In St Louis a shirt and overall factory owned by the Premium Manufacturing Company burned this morning. Loss reported at about 100000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze but the building suffered extensive damage and could not be saved.
Pekin January 15 Henry B. Miller United States consul at New Chaang reports Russian authorities have arrested American officers and sailors without cause. Minister Conger is investigating. About a week earlier street fights occurred between Russian soldiers and American sailors from the gunboat Vicksburg, likely connected to the arrests.
The German government announces Prince Henry will travel to the United States staying from February 22 to March 8 aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm. He sails from Germany and will visit American cities during the voyage.
Chicago markets report today with Northwestern wheat receipts from Minneapolis, Duluth and totals. Wheat and flour cleared 162000 bushels, corn 36000, oats 28000. Liverpool grain markets show slight changes while cattle prices and sales by Reeves are listed.
United States Senators W. B. Allison and J. P. Dolliver won unanimous renomination by the Republican joint legislative caucus in Des Moines. The event featured approving speeches and a reception, with the caucus also endorsing state officials including printer Howard Tedford and code editor J. H. Carter.
Des Moines reports the joint committee approved local arrangements for Governor Cummins inauguration with a 1:30 start time and a military escort. It notes Senate leaders, committee assignments, and discussions on appointive posts and adjournment after inauguration. John Hughes leads House appropriations. O Connell praises Iowa. Canvass shows Dallas votes corrected.
Frankfort KY January 15 The governor orders militia and a battery to Flemingsburg as a jail mob forms to storm and lynch a Black prisoner. An earlier attempt to seize the inmate failed.
Generally fair weather reported for Chicago area with indicators for Iowa. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday with slightly cooler temperatures in the western portion tonight.
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