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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
1
A Washington bandit is sought after a series of depu ties involving Tracey, with authorities pursuing the suspect. Police say the case centers on a chase through public streets and a possible burglary linked to the individual.
Seattle July 11 Harry Tracy again broke through the cordon around him and escaped after two fights with deputies at a Covington saw mill. A lone deputy challenged him at five am and Tracy fired two shots while missing. He fled into the brush and is believed wounded. The sheriff says he has Tracy cornered on a hilltop and unable to escape.
In Perry on July 11 Captain J. A. T. Hull was renominated by Republicans of Iowa's Seventh district for his seventh term. The convention in Hull's favor proceeded with strong enthusiasm and unity. No rival candidate appeared before the credentials committee and the anti Hull movement failed to gain traction.
In El Dorado Illinois July 11 a mob stoned the residence of Rev Green pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church. The preacher fired on the mob and at least one is reported injured. The mob stayed nearby despite the danger and Governor Yates has been appealed to for troops to be sent to the scene.
Chicago July 11 union teamsters show nervous unrest over the freight handlers strike as railroads announce willingness to arbitrate by a local board. Railroads pledged to accept any decision but did not send representatives by noon. Police fear outbreaks and 200 patrolmen stand ready.
The Iowa Pharmaceutical Association decided to adopt a uniform price scale and appointed E. B. Tainter to lead the effort. District scales vary widely, and some markets have depressed prices. The group aims to secure fair pay and a standard scale without raising overall costs.
Ashland report says Scott and Van Arsdale Lumber property in the McCloud region Siskiyou County California has sold for 3 million dollars. Buyers include Carpenter and Co Dubuque Iowa Hixon Sash and Door Merrill Wisconsin Curtis Bros Clinton Iowa Walter W Alexander and Stewart Bros Wausau Wisconsin. The package covers 115000 acres of timber land the McCloud River railroad and related lumber companies plus mills capable of about 400000 feet daily.
Rev. Hardy A. Ingham pastor of the Brighton Methodist church has a vacation in August. He and his wife will join Rev. J. F. Van Winkle of Des Moines and Miss Della Pringle on a trip to California in the private car. Mrs. Ingham’s sister Miss Townsend of Monroe also accompanies. They plan to start from Des Moines August 1.
Winona assembly people plan to gain control of the United States arsenal grounds in Indianapolis. The grounds are advertised for sale to the highest bidder. The association seeks to establish educational features and select a winter headquarters at Indianapolis.
In Oyster Bay July 11 Miss Ethel Roosevelt, 11, daughter of the president, fell from a horse after slipping in mud. She narrowly escaped serious injury and members of the president's household were unsettled by the accident.
Maxwell Iowa July 11 G W Thornwall a farmer living south of Elwell was drowned in the Skunk river. The swollen river had cut off cattle on higher ground and he attempted their rescue but fell in and was swept away.
Liverpool July 11 The Post reports the king is anxious to hasten the coronation to August 9 due to illness. Doctors believe an earlier ceremony would be advantageous as his Majesty worries over the timing.
Major S H M Byers a noted author and former U S consul at Berne Switzerland and St Gall was thrown from a horse near Des Moines Iowa yesterday He sustained a broken leg a dislocated shoulder and severe scalp wounds in the accident authorities stated.
Johnstown Pennsylvania July 11 At dawn today the bodies of 40 victims from the Cambria mine disaster were raised with many more feared dead. Rescue work and identification continued as families gathered, many victims found while eating lunch, and officials reported 80 as the upper death toll with a rigid investigation planned.
Des Moines July 11 report that Iowa Telephone Company refuses union demands and will not discharge two non union workers. General manager E B Smith returns to Davenport after an ultimatum and states negotiations are off. A settlement may still be reached with a bonus for replacement workers and a public address by Mrs Nation at the park.
David DeFrance a young farmer drowned while swimming in the Boone river at Webster City Iowa last night authorities reported the incident as accidental with no other details provided.imwrite
Creston Iowa July 11 special Charles Winegarner a freight employee was killed in the Q yards last night in Creston. He worked for the Freight House and suffered fatal injuries in the incident.
Carrie Nation arrives in Clinton and plans a Sunday July 20 address at Joyce park. She aims to address residents of river towns about her anti liquor campaign as the State Electric company issue is noted.
Bids will be opened at 2 PM in Washington for the Muscatine federal building site. Possible parcels include the Goldsberry Iowa avenue lot, Stein West Second street property, Freeman corner of Third and Sycamore, Front Street plots opposite Rock Island depot, and the Dillaway/Fitzgerald parcel near jail. The government may send an official to Muscatine to assess conditions before final choice. Proposals must include a land diagram and be sealed and mailed to the Treasury Secretary Supervising Architect.
Washington report says Mr. Hanna faces no active bid for the presidential nomination in 1904. If the GOP opposes Roosevelt, Hanna may run. otherwise General Clarkson is clear for the southern delegate effort. Ohio influence would not obstruct Clarkson's campaign.
Weather brief notes increasing cloudiness tonight with likely showers in the western portion of Iowa. Saturday expected to see local showers. Warmer temperatures are anticipated overall.
A near accident occurred when the Diamond Jo line steamer Sidney entered Burlington harbor and narrowly touched the Helen Blair and Vivian with two shell barges near Jefferson Street. The Sidney pulled free, with Loomis using a crow bar to free the stuck Vivian. No injuries or damage reported, but critics warn stricter wharfage rules to prevent future incidents.
The Iowa Central route from Peoria to St. Paul undergoes major overhauls and new equipment to handle increased traffic. The modernization aims to preserve fast, comfortable service linking Iowa towns with Peoria St Louis Kansas City and Minneapolis. The upgrades reflect strong growth in western rail patronage.
Acting Governor Wright of the Philippines caps a cablegram denying that school teachers are proselyting among Catholics. The message arrives from Washington dated July 11.
The 1783 Jokal eruption in Iceland produced two main lava streams reaching 40 and 50 miles, with depths of 600 to 1,000 feet. William Hamilton notes 1779 Vesuvius jets reaching 10,000 feet. Hecla ash in 1845 blanketed Orkney and Shetland in ten hours. Quina ashes in 1835 Jamaica were 700 miles distant with ground ash three miles south of the volcano ten feet deep.
Several of the Rochambeau visitors to America wish to join the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati. General Comte de Chalender, Comte de Bougainville, and the Marquis de Queste apply as the eldest lineal male descendants of French Revolution officers who became original Cincinnati members. Action on their applications was taken at the society’s Newport annual meeting on July 4.
Dr. Koch claims a five year plan to stamp out malaria in Dar-es-Salaam German East Africa based on mosquito transmission. The British consul notes results are so promising that malaria may vanish from Dar-es-Salaam by end of 1903.
Des Moines Iowa July 11 flood conditions remain dire with sewers blocked and cellars flooded. Three thousand residents are placed on charity lists as 23 factory buildings were submerged by Tvea river breach and many homes washed away.
Des Moines, Iowa, July 1. Mrs Lavelleur was arrested and charged with murdering her husband. She was released on her own recognizance to appear today. The husband’s body was found January 4 in a burned barn with a crushed skull and separated limbs. a coroner's jury previously ruled death by unknown hands.
Minneapolis July 11. The executive committee of the national educational convention opened talks on the location for the next gathering. Boston is favored to host, with Seattle as the only other strong contender. final choice rests with the committee and board of directors.
Rich deposits of zinc lead were found on a farm near Shelterville on the Pope Hardin county line. The discovery, worth about a million dollars, was reported from Harrisburg on July 11.
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