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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
1
A courtroom debate unfolds around a defendant linked to rice market irregularities. Prosecutors emphasize unusual charges while defense counsel questions jurisdiction and intent. The case highlights agricultural trade scrutiny and potential market manipulation.
Albert Patrick is on trial in New York for allegedly inducing Charles Jones to poison Wm Marsh Rice. Prosecutors cite a forged will and checks to secure Rice’s vast fortune. Jones claims Patrick used hypnotic influence to compel the murder and the valet’s actions.
In Laguna Province eight soldiers of the Eighth Infantry captured a woman insurgent general named Aqueda Kahabagan. She led about 800 men with 390 rifles and 500 bolos, directing bands against Spaniards and Americans for six years and now offers to seek surrender.
Shawnee Oklahoma January 20 B B Hunt of Huntsville Missouri was killed by John Seville who fired through a closed door after mistaking Hunt for an enemy. Hunt came to Seville's home seeking admittance and was shot as Seville feared a renewed quarrel after trouble with others earlier.
In St Louis on January 20, Father Timothy Dempsey pastor of St Patrick’s Catholic church ejected John Cosgrove from Cosgrove’s home for disturbing the priest during extreme unction for his dying wife. The scene caused a stir among bedside watchers and interrupted prayers.
Fairbury Illinois January 21 1910 C E Dexter aged 68 a pioneer farmer died here after forty years without drinking water He abstained until his last illness when he drank water with his medicines The unusual tale marks his final days in the community.
Governor Cummins delivered the principal address at the Castle Memorial United Brethren church dedication in Des Moines on Sunday afternoon. Col. Lafayette Young and Mayor J. J. Hartenbower also spoke, with other officials in attendance.
Anxiety grows in Cincinnati as the Transport Grant carrying Judge Taft is overdue by three days en route to San Francisco. Officials and public await word on the ship's safety and arrival.
Bluffton Indiana's "Barefoot" Swartz, a noted character, recently sucked twenty nine raw eggs in twenty minutes. He had previously claimed to eat thirty eggs in one sitting and offered to repeat the feat if someone paid for the eggs. Swartz balked at the thirtieth egg.
John Healey a 70 year old Lynn resident with property valued at $25,000 was found dead in his Williams court house. The medical examiner cites starvation as the cause after a crust of bread was found in the cupboard. Healey lived alone and had refused food or fuel saying he could not afford them.
Jefferson City January 20 Governor Dockery received a letter threatening assassination if he did not commute the death sentence of J L Craft to life imprisonment Craft, who killed a guard during an escape attempt, was pardoned this morning to allow execution tomorrow in the penitentiary
New York January 20 Robt Myrtle signalman and Edmund Tyler fireman testified at the coroner inquiry into the New York Central tunnel disaster. Myrtle said the torpedo exploded after the train passed the danger signal. Tyler said signals were proper and the torpedo exploded but rails were slippery on the morning of the collision.
Oskaloosa Jan 20 Dick Williams colored was convicted of murder in the first degree for killing William Sharper near Buxton five weeks ago. The jury fixed his sentence to death the first such death sentence in the Sixth district. McCoy and McCoy defended. County Attorney DeWitt aided by D W Preston prosecuted. evidence seen as damaging and drew much interest.
In St. Louis on January 20 the national commission will review the exposition company plans and discuss key matters. Chairman Carter stated the fair will not be postponed beyond 1904.
Evangelist Sam Jones writes to a Atlanta paper attacking Bishop Potter of New York for his stance on prohibition. Jones says Potter serves only the New York 400 and accuses him of promoting indulgence and loosening moral law through a broadening of the Ten Commandments.
Washington January 20 The senate today passed a house bill granting franking privileges to Mrs McKinley ensuring free mailing for presidential correspondence and official communications.
Rain or snow tonight and probably Tuesday with colder temperatures expected Tuesday. Northwest portions see colder conditions tonight as high east winds shift to northwest on Tuesday. Special indica tions note unsettled weather across Iowa with wintry mix.
Two ships collided and exchanged fire in Panama Harbor prompting a brief clash between armed crews. Local authorities reported no casualties but heightened patrols as rescue crews assisted distressed sailors and secured the area.
Sizable naval clash reported in Panama Bay as three rebel and three government vessels exchange fire. United States cruiser Philadelphia stands offshore watching developments while reports say a rebel landing attempt and a government defense entrenchments proceed.
New Jersey blacksmith Charles E. Atkinson and helper Newell Gibbons have built a flying electric chariot after years of study. The machine, deemed nearly perfect, is expected to reach about thirty miles an hour. The Pennsville pair describe the craft as simple and efficient.
The president transmitted to Congress a forty word special message without recommendation of the supplementary report by the Isthmian Canal Commission. The unanimous report favors adopting the Panama route for the United States isthmian canal.
The Daily Mail reports Andrew Carnegie plans a library at Skibo Castle with special bindings and a collection guided by Lord Acton. Oxford History Professor will select books, including 100 volumes of speeches and a set on lives of players printers and men of letters. About 8,000 total volumes, initial outlay estimated at $50,000.
The Illinois Central railroad plans to equip all principal stations with telephone wires for officials and employees to transmit orders. Proponents say it offers many advantages over telegraph. The project will cost about half a million dollars.
A telegram to the government observatory reports Colima volcanic activity and scientists link it to seismic phenomena. Renewed quake shocks were observed nationwide with a slight tremor felt in Mexico City Saturday afternoon.
Charles Edgar Jennings of Salem declares his run for the Democratic nomination to oppose Congressman Crowley in Illinois Twenty fourth district. He is a cousin of W. J. Bryan and Florida Governor Jennings.
A large spinning mill wall collapsed in Belfast on January 20. All fatalities and injuries were recovered, totaling ten dead and fifteen seriously injured. About eight hundred workers, mainly women, were inside the mill at the time.
Indianapolis delegates gather for a national meeting of the United Mine Workers with about one thousand delegates in attendance. The session opens this morning to discuss union matters and collective bargaining.
Chicago January 20 Northwestern University literature Professor Chas W Pearson faces possible trial before the university board and potential expulsion from the Methodist church for publishing an attack on the Bible. Church leaders including Dr Charles J Little call him a heretic while Pearson says he expects dismissal and views the storm as his aim.
Senate action on the Philippine tariff bill is set for debate after Lodge reported the measure. Senator Alli son re elected is greeted on floor. Rawlins offers a minority substitute while the majority proposes taxing Philippines imports at 75 percent of the Dingley rate with further cuts on export taxed articles.
Ten prisoners at the United States penitentiary on McNeills Island escaped by tunneling to an air shaft after cutting through a brick wall. A heavy guard cordon surrounds the island as authorities pursue the fugitives who remain at large.
Receivership papers filed in Louisa county court last Saturday appointing Mr Carr as receiver for the Letts Co-Operative store. Wm Lieberknecht, a leading stockholder, petitioned noting long running losses due to tight margins. The firm shows $12,000 capital paid in with assets around $17,900 and debts near $7,000. Directors aim to reorganize and pay debts, with Hon FE M Warner acting as attorney for the managers and stockholders.
E Tailor of Letts was in the city handling business matters today with Geo Fur also appearing in the flow of legal and civic activity.
In a Muscatine court Judge Brannan hears Sadie Cline Mische claim against J H Munroe estate administrator over about 10000 dollars contending formal adoption would have given her the fortune. Earlier actions include estates of Sophia and George Mische and a separate nuisance lien suit by Mrs Maggie Nolte against Rosenmund owners. Jury excused as no case present.
Washington D C January 20 Senator Allison and Secretary Dawson arrived from Dubuque Saturday night The senator is the ranking member of the Philippines committee in session today considering the House tariff bill It is expected a big list of Iowa post masters will be confirmed by the senate today
Hyprophobia claims nine cattle north of Iowa Falls in Franklin county after a shepherd dog visited the area two months earlier. The dog bit cattle and later disappeared. veterinarians report rabies symptoms in the livestock. A child scratched by the dog is under precautionary care in Chicago.
Frederick Krainhardt a 62 year old Catholic priest from Josephsville Mo committed suicide in a St Louis hospital using a bed sheet. He had served as a priest in Josephsville for thirty years.
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