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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
4
A large Chicago strike by 9,000 freight handlers disrupts outbound shipments. Muscatine traders face no freight today and Chicago freight destined for Muscatine will linger in depots until settlement or new handling staff is hired. Railroads warn of several days of disruption and possible delays.
Otto and Sons act as distributors for Fry’s celebrated Colfax Mineral Water, bringing the product to local markets. The arrangement highlights Fry’s brand presence in regional supply chains.
The Muscatine Trades and Labor assembly held its regular monthly meeting at Assembly hall. Officers elected include President J J O'Brien and Vice President J M Peck. Financial Secretary John Wessels Recording Secretary L H Spencer Treasurer J J Engel Sergeant at Arms Kenry Donahey. Trustees F P Crish H Kern D M Keckler. An organizing committee of J G Peck J M Peck J J Engel S R Amlong was chosen. A Labor Day committee was formed to plan the celebration with progress reported as promising.
Miss Minnie Boland of Canon City arrives for a visit with her uncle John O'Brien. Miss Harriett McQuesten hosts a party for Miss Tanner of Little Falls at the McQuesten home. Allen McCleary of Letts weds Miss Luella Hill of New Boston in Justice Eversmeyer’s parlors and moves to a Letts farm. Deputy Chief McElravy arrests a man named Will Douglas over suspected counterfeit money. George Walker resigns from News Tribune to join McIntosh Brothers on the Milwaukee cut‑off project.
On the Fourth Ward Moore accuses Robert Smith of stealing a watch from his coat and attempting to pawn it for four dollars before trading for another item and attempting a second pawn. Hearing set before Justice H S Howe. Also: Jeff Phillips intoxication assault case. Frank Kennedy jailed for drunkenness. D F Bishop sentenced then suspended. D J Goddard sues Jack Bassett for striking daughter. Charles Strop and Murray Peterson fined for a past East End fight.
Henry Loerpabel died today after a six week illness. A Germany resident who came to the city four years ago, he was a Lutheran. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 PM at his home with burial at the local grounds.
A fleeing convict named Tracey was spotted in a boat this morning. Police pursued the vessel as part of an ongoing manhunt with no injuries reported at the scene.
Authorities keep a guard in the Seattle area amid fears an armed hand may return. The missing man is rumored to be attempting to rejoin a friend named Merril, prompting heightened vigilance.
IS SEEN Seattle July 7 Harry Tracy the escaped convict was seen passing Wid by Island this morning in a boat he stole Sunday Anderson the farm hand he impressed when he started on the sail was not with him It is believed he has been murdered or marooned on the densely wooded shore A guard around Seattle is still maintained as it is feared Tracy may double back Officers however believe Tracy is headed for Whatcom Wash to meet his friend Merril the man who broke jail with him
East Ninth Street residents report a poisoning fiend striking on the Fourth and a following evening. A thoroughbred bulldog owned by Will Mark was poisoned, then his cat was poisoned as well. Neighbors vow action if evidence reaches conviction, with strong crews assembling.
The Woodworth-Etter revival closed at Columbus Junction with a large audience and will move the tent to Muscatine fair grounds near Mulberry. Meetings begin on the 10th with no fees. a reunion is expected among former converts including healings from diabetes blindness paralysis consumption and cancer.
The steamer Dubuque suffered a near miss yesterday afternoon while sailing from St Paul to St Louis. A strong southwester drove it against the bank and tore up rustic seating and a tree, but no material damage occurred as the vessel regained control and continued southward.
Chicago on July 7 reports freight handlers attempting to induce longshoremen and teamsters to strike in sympathy this afternoon.
The Iowa Central railway offers place tickets at very low rates to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return by Oct 31. The Minnesota summer resorts are superior and the special low rates invite trips for health pleasure or recreation. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
The Sulus rule a fierce race in American Philippine territory. They keep slaves and practice ritual killings. A U S engineer describes them as wild, skilled with sword and spear, living in vibrant dress. A murder example shows the threat to American control and the challenge of imposing civilized law.
President A. Rosenberger of Penn College delivered a helpful morning sermon on Hebrews 12 1 highlighting endurance of witnesses. In the evening he lectured on Palestine with stereopticon views, sharing insights from his recent Holy Land travels to a well attended audience.
John Sebastian of Great Rock Island Route offers free reading on Colorado titled Under the Turquoise Sky and Camping in Colorado. Provides hotel and boarding house details, cheap summer rates, and literature upon request by mail.
In Spain rumors say the king may wed his cousin Princess Medina Coeli. The children grew up together and felt betrothed, while a young princess scolded a boy as “nasty.” He replied he would rather marry the pastry cook’s daughter so he could eat free cakes.
A relic trust formed by the Omaha and Winnebago tribes names Great Thunder of the Winnebago as president. Green Rainbow, Prairie Chicken, and John A. Logan serve as directors. They plan to fix prices of Indian goods for white buyers, including bows and arrows belts and eagle feather headdresses.
The Zani Indians display extreme sentimentality. youths woo young women by sitting with backs turned and undoing their head cloths. If rejected, she slips away quietly. if accepted, she caresses his loosened hair as a sign of consent.
Beginning June 8 the Iowa Central railway will run through sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St Paul and Minneapolis. The service will provide quicker travel and better connections from all Iowa Central points to St Paul Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Iowa Central agents.
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