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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1901
Page
1
Reports of crop damage and lack of rain sparked a rush to buy at the open with September corn pricing up from 50 1/2 to 52 1/2 and wheat advancing from 67 4 to 68 1/2. Steel stocks fell three points in New York and six in London as strike news roiled markets.
Great Bend Kansas July 15 Five Saturday fourteen miles west of here burned 10000 acres of standing wheat Loss is 50000 William Gerhardt farmer is said to have perished All Is Dry Chicago July 15 All the west corn belt wheat belt and between is as dry as a cricket Last there were no indications of change Except traces of rain in New Mexico and Arizona there are no signs of moisture throughout the vast basin of the Mississippi Missouri from the gulf north into Canada
Elreno Oklahoma July 15 trains bring thousands of fresh homeseekers to the territory Texans arrive by the hundreds to secure new homes in the Oklahoma country.
Washington July 15 The agricultural department will release the extent of drought damage to the western corn crop tomorrow Secretary Wilson doubts the recent damage reports and thinks they may be exaggerated.
Ten thousand Epworth Leaguers have arrived in San Francisco with hundreds more expected hourly. The gathering already exceeds Pacific coast convention records as the first session is set for Thursday.
Wilmington businessman Chas Bianco, a grocery clerk, declares plans to travel to England and assert the British throne. He claims his mother was Victoria’s elder sister and that proof of her claim has just been secured.
A. W. Brewster in St. Joseph receives a $250 draft from Pat Crowe in Johannesburg to pay an old attorney fee. Crowe, linked to the Cudahy kidnap case in Omaha, has a history including a train robbery arrest here years ago. A $50,000 reward remains for kidnapers, with $25,000 from Edward Cudahy and $5,000 from Nebraska.
Lincoln July 15 Jos Bartley four year state treasurer convicted of embezzling nearly $600000 funds released from the penitentiary Governor Savage issuing a parole order in favor of Bartley’s attorney Charles Whedon
An excursion boat anchored on the Susquehanna River at Market Street Sunbury blew up Saturday, killing two boys and injuring a dozen others. One man is missing and may have been killed. The blast occurred near the riverfront during the event.
Fire, burning two hours, threatened an entire business block in Springfield. Firemen contained the spread despite several buildings being damaged.
The Picturesque Pan American Route to Buffalo will mail on receipt of 2 cents to the Chicago city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street. The folder promises to be the handsomest descriptive guide issued for the Pan American exposition.
War office confirms General Beitz captured by British forces and Ex-President Steyn of the Orange Free State narrowly escapes in shirt sleeves amid the South African conflict. Manchester dispatch notes tensions between outlanders and capitalists over postwar labor and rifle ownership concerns.
A petition circulated by local merchants urged closing their businesses from 1 to 5 PM to celebrate a mer chants day linked to race events. Twenty four signed in support but some refused, leading to the plan being abandoned amid disappointment and expectation of a good day out.
The will of Lewis Elkin filed for probate in Philadelphia on July 15 provides a two million dollar estate to fund aid for disabled female teachers in the city.
Chicago July 15 Dowie aimed for a massive Zion City dedication with a commercial sale of lots by Elijah restored and earth representatives. The Sunday consecration drew attendees, but the anticipated plentiful crowd and lucrative sale looks unlikely, signaling disappointment for the clergyman.
A gang of pickpockets robbed Epworth League delegates at Colorado Springs on their way to the San Francisco convention. Victims lost money and railroad tickets, with some also losing baggage checks. railroads may be asked to issue home tickets after proof of purchase.
A July 15 blaze in Enid Oklahoma destroyed several buildings after the water supply failed. Officials estimate losses at about 200000 dollars as the town faced the flames.
A married couple wishes to rent a cottage with four, five, or six rooms or a portion of a house in a desirable area. Address M. No. 3 Journal office.
Carlisle D. Graham rode a barrel down Niagara river for the fifth time. He endured heat and cramped air for thirty five minutes in a barrel with a finger sized air hole. Swimmers retrieved him after the voyage as crowds watched. He earned three hundred dollars from local subscribers.
Pittsburg July 15. The steel strike involves 75 000 workers across three U S steel plants the American steel company the American steel hoop company and the American tin plate company. Amalgamated president Shaffer hopes a general strike can be avoided though the dispute centers on unionizing all plants rather than wages.
Chicago reports generally fair weather for tonight and Tuesday with possible light local thunderstorms in the western portion. The dispatch notes indications for Iowa and mentions men who profited by the crowds it attracted.
Chicago reports question whether the Moore Brothers lost influence after their heavy stock purchases early in the year. Despite a board of thirteen with two Moore seats, long dominant directors including Cable Flower Purdy Mills and others remained, as Rock Island stock fluctuated from 130 to 175 before the annual meeting.
Memphis July 15. British purchases have funneled about 10 million dollars to Southern plantation owners and Western ranchers as thousands of American mules are sent to South Africa. Over 100,000 mules have been bought from the South and Midwest, with small mules fetching about 100 dollars each. Seventy five carloads recently passed through Memphis en route to New Orleans for shipment.
Puzzling ad promotes Rector for piles with a full purchase-price refund if ineffective. Includes a promise of free pile vipe samples with each package and lists J. J. Havercamp as contact.
Oriental advices reveal a fierce Kloet volcano eruption in northern Java last month. Lava and hot mud flooded areas as showers of ash and stones fell, causing the deaths of seven hundred natives and about a dozen Europeans. Numerous coffee plantations were wiped out.
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