Preparing for a Big Fight
A brief note shows readiness for a major upcoming bout with emphasis on training, strategy, and camp discipline to secure peak performance. Key figures or events are not specified in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
1
Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight Ticket Sales Grow
San Francisco July 22 Betting on the Fitzsimmons and Jeffries fight grows brisk with considerable Fitzsimmons money in sight. Cornishman supporters seek 4 to 1 to 10 to 1 odds while Jeffries backers push 2 to 1. Jeffries completes the last hard day of work. Fitzsimmons to ease up. Management bets the house may exceed forty thousand in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Iowa Railroads Face Tax Assessments Questioned
Governor Cummins grilled the executive council over railroad taxation questions at a recent meeting. Debates addressed whether the council can assess railroads at 25 percent of value and whether personal and real estate assessments justify railroad rates. Attorneys for Milwaukee and Northwestern argued on road conditions and property underassessment, while others cited large unassessed personal property and lines in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
Executive Council
Iowa
Carroll Wright
Messrs. Carr and
Dubly
Milwaukee
Frank P. Crander
Northwestern
W. L. Tarbett
Illinois Central
G. W. Seevers
Iowa Central
Nebriates to Mt Pleasant State Hospital
Des Moines reports the state board of control selects Mt Pleasant Iowa as the site for a new nebriate department within the existing insane hospital. The move targets convenient access from Des Moines and other cities with wards arranged to isolate the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Des Moines
State Hospital For
Nebriates
Mt. Pleasant
Board of Control
Grant Offered Command of Texan Department
Washington July 22 Gen Fred Grant was offered the command of the department of Texas to which Gen Jacob Smith had been assigned before his retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred Grant
Department of Texas
Jacob Smith
Mrs Mackay Prostrated by Death of Husband
London reports Mrs Mackay is so overcome by her husband’s death that doctors ordered rest. They plan to bring the deceased millionaire’s body to America for interment, with no decision yet on the burial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London
Ward elevated to brigadier general by presidential appointment
Washington July 22. President appoints Col. Thos Ward brigadier general to fill the vacancy caused by Gen. Jacob Smith's retirement at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ward
Washington
Col
Thos. Ward
Jacob Smith
WILL BE BOMBARDMENT STATES CONSUL DISPATCH
The state department asks the navy to send a warship to Cape Haytien Haiti to guard American and foreign nationals after a consul’s report of approaching troops and a bombardment threat. An attack is expected hourly on Puerto Cabello and Carupano as Venezuela’s government assesses the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Navy Department
Cape Haytien
Haiti
U. S
Bowen
Caracas
Venezuela
Marietta
Carupano
Puerto Cabello
Castro
Anti Imperialists Meet in Boston to Outline Plans
A group including Chas. Francis Adams Moorfield Storey and Julian Godman travel to the Landing Lake George to join leaders in a special committee meeting. They aim to investigate Philippine affairs and secure publicity of facts possibly followed by a statement to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chas. Francis Adams
Moorfield Storey
Julian Godman
Bostons Landing
Lake George
Philippines
Roosevelt
King walks for first time after operation
In Cowes on July 22 the king walked yesterday for the first time since his operation four weeks earlier. His majesty continues to improve in all respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowes
Chiefs flee Cavite in failed chase for Manila chiefs
Manila July 22 A large operation in Cavite province aimed at capturing Felizardo and Montalara Ladrone chiefs failed as they broke through the cordon and escaped to the mountains. About twelve hundred constabulary fought through a 50 square mile area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cavite
Felizardo
Montalara
Stephen Martin Dead Old Resident of Wapello
Stephen Martin, born December 18 1834 in Brookville Indiana, long time Wapello resident, died last evening. He is survived by wife Mary Carrott, sons George M of Wapello and Flora L Dechas tren of Tucson Arizona, with two infant deaths. Funeral set for 10 am Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Iowa
Stephen Martin
Brookville
Indiana
Mary Carrott
George M
Flora L
Native Filipino artist design chosen for new Philippine coins
Washington reports that Fili guerreos native artist designs led all submissions for the new Philippine coins authorized by Congress. The evaluating panel adjudged his work the best and it will probably be adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Figueros
Jilted Lover Drinks Carbolic Acid in Iowa
Dubuque July 22 Special Josephine Miller, spurned by her lover for her cousin, drank carbolic acid last night. She is horribly burned inside and may survive but wishes to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Josephine Miller
Runaway Goods Seller Caught Then Arrested
West Liberty Marshal Wiley reports a man selling goods without a license fled toward the city after being chased from switch yards. The thief was caught later the same day at the depot, excused, then retried and found guilty of theft with a 30 day sentence. He is to serve 3 days at Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Marshal Wiley
Wilton
Stuart
Chicago Freight Handlers Strike Harms Merchants and Shipping
Robert Seiler reports from Chicago that the freight handlers strike has tied up the city’s trade and may force shifts. Commission men say recovery could take a year or more as jobbing houses relocate to Peoria Burlington Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Larger manufacturers may open depots outside Chicago or move operations to smaller cities to avoid future disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Seiler
Muscatine
Commission
Peoria
Burlington
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Seiler
Flood at Oquawka Leaves Town as Island Center
Flooding along Henderson Creek and its tributaries for four days swamped land up to ten feet deep from Melroy to the river. Cattle horses hogs drowned including eight prized horses on the Burgett farm. Water began receding Sunday noon while the river held steady. Rail service continued on schedule as tracks flooded to the east. Estimated damage exceeds 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oquawka
Henderson Creek
Milroy
Melroy
Bald Bluff
Burgett
Band Concert Tonight in Court Square by Paudiet's Band
A postponed concert due to rain is moved to tonight in court square. Paudiet's band presents a program including marches and overtures such as With Sword and Lance Bohemian Girl Home Sweet Home, The Burgomaster and Stars and Stripes Forever featuring Frank Eichoff on cornet and various waltzes and polkas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Square
Paudiet
Goetzee
H. Starke
Balfe Cornet
Frank Eichoff
Burgomaster
Titus Declines Candidacy for Congress Term
Ex Senator George M Titus, once notable for championing the biennial elections amendment, announces he cannot consider a congressional nomination. He cites large business interests and says he is not in position to accept and urged friends not to consider him in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumple
Muscatine
George M. Titus
Senate
Grand Concert at A M E Church Wednesday July 28
An all ages program at A M E Church features instrumental solos by Miss C Phoenix Jubilee and other acts including duets with Miss Effie Green and Miss Mary Greenway. Recitations by Little Ida Taylor and Miss May Taylor, plus solos by Mrs Gertrude Shackleford and Wm Shackleford. Admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss C. Phoenix
Honor the Lamb
Effie
Mary Green
Alice Phoenix
May Taylor
Wm. Shackleford
Miss Helen Mark Hosts Pleasant Mississippi Launch
Among this week’s launch parties is Miss Helen Mark’s evening event aboard the large steam launch Mignon chartered for a two hour trip on the Mississippi. After returning to the city, guests proceed to the West Sixth street home of Mr and Mrs E J Zeider for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mark
Mignon
Mississippi
E. J. Zeider
West Sixth Street
Harrisburg Man Fires Twice Killing Wife and Another
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on July 22 William Filer shot and killed his wife and Harry Bennett the man he alleged her to be intimate with. Police reported the shootings occurred early this morning at the couple’s home. Filer was taken into custody and faces homicide charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Wm. Filer
Harry Bennett
Special Low Rates Announced by B C R N Agent
Mr C M Gould ticket agent for the B C R N railway has authority to offer special low rates for residents of Muscatine and nearby areas. Call or write him for travel plans and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gould
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine and Vicinity
Cardinal Ledochowski Dies in Rome
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Ledocho wski, prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda, occurring this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Visitors Mrs Nicola and daughter return home by Western
Mrs John Nicola and her daughter Miss Jeanette stayed in the city overnight and departed this morning aboard the Western, returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nicola
Jeanette
Weather Outlook for Iowa With Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with occasional local thunderstorms. Warmer in the northern portion. Chicago reports indicate warmer conditions with scattered storms likely across Iowa, affecting northern areas more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Marconi System Planned for Great Lakes Vessels
Chicago July 22 plan to install Marconi wireless telegraph service on the Great Lakes by the company in America. Detroit vessel owner approved. Shore stations to be built at major ports with receiving and transmitting gear on steamboats. Initial ports include Chicago Buffalo Detroit Mackinac The Soo Milwaukee Cleveland with Duluth later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marconi
Great Lakes
America
Detroit
Buffalo
Mackinac
Soo
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Duluth
Chicago Markets Hogs, Cattle, Wheat Prices Reported
Special market dispatch notes hog receipts at 22 000 with mixed and heavy trades and prices from 7.30 to 7.97. Cattle receipts 4000 with steady to steady close. Sheep receipts 8000 and car lots for wheat 438, corn 469, oats 184. Northwest wheat receipts totals and Liverpool prices shown. Weather map reports rain in Abeliene Texas and chances of showers tonight. Cattle prices Beeves 4.50 to 8.75, cows 1.75 to 5.50, stockers 2.60 to 5.20, Texans 3.50 to 6.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tod-Y Y
New Jly
Park
Secured good teachers at Wapello normal institute opening
Louisa County Normal Institute in Wapello Iowa opened with 82 enrollments on day one and many more expected. County superintendent Wallace aims for top instructors with S Y Gillan of Milwaukee scheduled to lecture daily. list of attendees includes numerous local names and towns from Columbus Junction to Letts, Keota, Oakville and Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Iowa
Louisa County Normal Institute
Wallace
S. Y. Gillan
Milwaukee, Wis
Woodworth-Etter Healing Meetings At Fair Grounds
Mrs Woodworth-Etter conducted meetings at the fair grounds tent attracting a good crowd last evening. She draws interest with divine healing teachings and a testimony segment where attendees relate experiences of relief through faith. Two Muscatine ladies testified to healing under her guidance as the series continues regardless of weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
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Smith
Hayti
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Patch
ANTIS
Islands
The
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Dee Ree
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Gillis Walzes
Fruhlings Jubel
Straus
March
Electric Wave
Suthon Wee Wesrot Occ
Ena Kles
Rossini
Stars and Stripes Forever
Sousa
Cardinal
H. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Masc&tine
Northwest Wheat Receipts
Minneapolis
Liverpool
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Tex
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohio Valley
New York
Opg
Atchison
Mo. Pac
UN. Pac
So. Pac
Tex. Pac
St. Paul
Wabash
U. S. Steel
Ge Biss
Chi
Wstn. UN
Ons
Columbus Junction
Anna Patterson
Eva Bretz
Stella Woodruff
Amy Rowland
Anna Woodruff
Elia Jones
Nellie Overholt
Mary Bretz
Edna Berkshire
Maud Jones
Maud Siverley
Sadie Patterson
Morning Sun
George Roberts
Rose Thompson
Emma Cavin
Dora Roberts
Elsie McElhinney
Maud Mellinger
Margaret Sloan
Wil! McClanahan
Louie Thomas
Mollie Swan
Conesville
Ida E. Chown
Pearl McCullough
Tillie Neff
Toolsboro
Lena Matthews
Eva Brock
Viola Sullivan
Mary Matthews
Columbus City
Bessie Burns
J. F. Moore
Georgie Rice
Vernon Overholt
J. Thorley
Sybil Schabilion
Clara Whicher
Anna Orr
Grandview
Lila Hunter
R. E. Zimmerman
Myrtle Dodder
Katie McGrew
Ella Burnell
May Garrett
Letts
T. M. Boden
Cairo
Katie Bailey
Keota
Myrtle Kilpatrick
Linton
Irene Carr
Oakville
Woodworth-Etter
Ttent
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