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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
1
Disjointed notes reveal tensions as a large conference addresses freight handling and railway policy. Mentions include unions, business leaders, a fatality, and contingency plans for staffing and operations amid a broader transport crisis. The fragment references Magis Haus and looming deadlines for rail settlements.
Special dispatch from H. J. Toher & Co. lists open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Park Lard Ribs with July Sept and Dec contracts. Chicago live stock notes hogs cattle and sheep receipts and car counts, plus Northwest Wheat receipts and Liverpool wheat moves. An unrelated note mentions a Society event in Indianapolis honoring a anniversar y.
South Omaha man Otto W. Roderick admitted at an inquest in Council Bluffs Iowa that he and two companions beat mail clerk Clark Moyer to death after a street confrontation. Roderick, the first witness, said Moyer insulted him, then he struck Moyer with a club. Moyer died from the blows. Police seek the others.
Seattle July 1 Mount Wrangell is in eruption. Dispatch from Kotzina dated June 21 reports Wrangell in plain sight with great clouds of black smoke billowing from its crest. Bertha has reached Valdez port and westward points while Mount Redoubt remains obscured by ash and its eruption stage unclear.
In a July 1 speech in Washington Elkins urged Cuba annexation, giving Hanna a chance to attack senators who blocked reciprocity. Hanna warned that voters would soon decide on McKinley and Roosevelt policy in unmistakable terms.
London reports show the king’s wound healing slowly with official bulletins describing a night of natural sleep and strength gain. Medical authorities remain divided, though the queen’s appearance at the colonial troop review boosted public optimism amid lingering unease about overall health.
The president named Harry O Weaver collector of internal revenue for the southern district of Iowa and Horace McMillian as U S attorney for the northern district of Iowa. J A Sammis was named collector for the northern district. The move ends a rumor of an override of delegation wishes. A separate ad promotes hammocks from Hine Bros Daylight Store with prices from 1 to 4 dollars.
Friends of former Mayor Taggart say Bryan will oppose Taggart in the national race. The Nebraskan’s stance stems from Taggart attending the Tilden dinner and signaling support for Hill’s presidential bid, prompting Bryan to organize support in the state against Taggart.
Unsettled conditions with possible local showers tonight and Wednesday. Warmer in the eastern portion tonight. Chicago weather notes indicate unsettled skies and warmer temperatures ahead with scattered showers likely.
A fragmented item notes a Southern man angry and intent on killing. The readable text presents no clear event context, dates, or names beyond the described motive.
Washington July 1 Bailey of Texas attacked Senator Beveridge of Indiana in the senate chamber after adjournment. The clash ended with bystanders separating the men as desks and a chair were damaged. The incident followed a dispute over remarks about the State Department and a demand for retractions.
Washington July 1 Congress turns to routine business with a focus on minor measures and the conference report on the Philippine bill. House and Senate expected to resume work under unanimous consent as lawmakers anticipate adjournment between 3 and 10.
J W Hubbard associated with a Mexico linked land firm had a run in with deputies. A patrol wagon capture led to a hearing before Mayor Smith who sentenced him to ten days in the county jail at WaPowell. Locals debate reform methods as Mrs. O N Jameson visits Shenandoah World editor Will Jameson.
Washington, July 1. Labor Commissioner Carroll D. Wright urges Roosevelt to seek arbitration between coal mining railways operators and the miners. The president cannot compel, only urge voluntary compliance. Local efforts aim to induce concessions or peace talks to end the strike, with President Roosevelt in a strong position to pursue moral suasion and potential legal actions.
Chicago July 1 The board of trade saw renewed excitement with quick advances of three to six cents in grains before retreating near opening levels. July wheat traded as high as 77% during the morning and closed at 75% while yesterday's close was 74% Corn rose to 78 and closed at 74 with yesterday at 72 1/4. Oats reached 45 and closed at 43% yesterday Hogs advance five.
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