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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
1
New York June 1 The settlement of the conflict between the Northern and Union Pacific railways clears the way for a national pool of railroad interests. The plan envisions about six billion dollars in capital and the nation’s railroads divided into four large groups.
The closing meeting at First Methodist Episcopal church in Ottumwa was led by John Mahin of Muscatine. Rev J W Hancher of Mt Pleasant and Rev H A Buttz of Madison spoke on Iowa Wesleyan University, urging state support and fundraising. Hancher praised his pulpit wit and ministry while stressing persistent fundraising efforts. The movement is now a real success, not an experiment, with strong local backing and active efforts to secure funds.
Algona June 1 The republican fight in Kossuth county has been compromised and peace reigns Clarke will head an instructed Cummins delegation to the state convention and the representative nomination will be conceded to Gardner Cowles
Washington June 1 Through an agreement reached today Mrs Lola Bonine held for the murder of James Ayres a census clerk in the Hotel Kenmore will not be placed on trial until next fall.
New York June 1 The New York Yacht club has carried its point with Lawson the Boston man who built the yacht to enter the cup races Lawson has consented to transfer his boat to a member of the club in whose name it will be sailed
Dark brown horse with a fast white right hind and blindness in both eyes, about 12 years old and weighing around 1000 pounds was found near the fair grounds. Inquire at the feed yard on 1st Third street. owner to pay notice.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line nears St Paul with Rock Island use planned for Chicago to St Paul. Minneapolis and St Louis likely to join Illinois Central system soon, offering 4 percent stock guarantees. Grading close to Inver Grove and a spur from Faribault Erin progresses. Trains expected to run to St Paul in the fall.
June 1 Cedar Rapids reports one of its hottest political battles as the Trewin faction defeats Cummins backers in all eight wards by over two to one. Cummins workers from Des Moines failed to swing the union vote. Cedar Rapids pledges seventy delegates to the county convention for Trewin, with rural precincts largely solid.
In Paris a potential duel between Sarah Bernhardtssen and a Paris journalist has been resolved without combat. Both parties agreed to settlement terms allowing him to withdraw the challenge.
Wapello reports visits by Mrs H B Davison and Mrs Stewart Isett with daughter Mary, plus Arthur Springer Jr and Owen Sehorn moving to Cedar Rapids for BCR & N work. Memorial exercises at court house and cemetery praised. Rev Poole spoke. Mrs Matthews praised as an authoress. Carriage procession for G A R, W R C and S V to cemetery. graves well decorated. Also notes on Miss Blanche Wells returning from Chicago and Miss Edna Wells arriving from Lewis. Dr Grimes to Mediapolis for consultation. Baseball sees Wapello lose 10 to 4 to the Nebraska Indians, receipts over 199.
The bulletin from the White House reports Mrs. McKinley rested well and in slightly improved condition overnight. A later update states her status is practically unchanged and she is described as very ill with one chance in a thousand of recovery, her vitality nearly exhausted and a relapse likely at any moment.
Washington reports on June 1 say the Cuban constitutional convention’s modified amendment is viewed as effectively altering the Platt amendment beyond the government’s power to accept. The cabinet plans to reject the changes and urge immediate reconsideration, with Root to cable General Wood that only an unqualified acceptance will satisfy the United States. The administration expects Cubans to accept within a reasonable period.
A San Francisco army saloon riot ends with cavalry and fire units halting arson and pillaging after 600 soldiers clash at the Presidio. In Alturas, Calvin Hall and three sons along with Dan Yantis are hanged by a 40 man mob near Lookout Bridge after horse thefts spanning years.
Word arrived this morning that Mrs. Kate Nelson formerly at the Old Ladies Home died at 2 a m at her sister Mrs M G Swain’s home near Atalisea. The funeral will be held at 9 a m Monday at the sister’s home with interment at Durant.
The president announced that no United States minister will be sent to Venezuela until the country changes its attitude. The action signals U S displeasure over how American citizens are being treated in Venezuela.
Myra J. Rehmel infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward E Rehmel died at 6 this morning at 404 Indiana street South Muscatine Lung fever caused death The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the residence with services conducted by Rev Fowler.
Weisse's Bakery ensures a steady supply of top bakery items for customers seeking fresh bread pastries and desserts. Local shoppers enjoy wide variety and consistent availability during daily hours.
Rome June 1 the queen of Italy gave birth to a girl this morning. The child will be called Yolanda Margher ita. Intense disappointment is felt in royal circles as many hoped for a boy. Both mother and child are doing well. Carrier pigeons were released to spread news. Immense sums changed hands on bets about the sex of the child.
A rumor from London suggests mediation in South Africa discussed during Queen Wilhelmina’s visit to the Kaiser, with England possibly open to it if favorable. A reported British defeat near Pretoria claims 48 killed, 80 wounded, 609 missing but is denied by the war office. Berlin reports Kaiser named Queen Wilhelmina chief of the guards at Potsdam.
Mrs Mary Herron spent a month in Columbia with her sister then moved to a secluded spot in the North Carolina mountains. News of her former husband marrying Miss Rand was conveyed to her, and she showed no surprise. Her family reportedly expected the remarriage, but she gave no comment.
A man relinquished all rights and his wife was sold in a quiet, undisclosed transfer. The event appears to center on a legal or personal agreement resulting in full surrender of ownership or control. Details remain unclear from available text.
In New York on June 1 a machinists official said the current strike for a nine hour day is merely the preliminary fight. The group plans to demand eight hours in the near future, signaling broader campaign moves.
Special market dispatch reports grain and livestock prices with July and September futures, U S Steel and tobacco gains on the New York Stock Exchange, and a Davenport domestic dispute involving a Columbus Junction couple. Weather notes show light rain in the northwest and forecast fair, warmer conditions in the Dakotas.
Eldora Iowa June 1 Marvin Finster tore off the roof of an old farm house north of the city and uncovered a buried barrel of silver dollars. Coins date from an early era and suggest an old miner hid the money long ago, leaving Finster astonished by the rain of coins.
Newts Williams, a 20 year old miner, was killed in the Ramsey mine by falling slate at Oskaloosa. His mother, living in Pennsylvania, had just arrived by train a few minutes before the accident.
The stockholders of the Royal Pearl Button Co. will hold their annual meeting at the company office on Tuesday June 11 1941 at 3 p.m. for election of directors and other business. Full attendance urged. J L Giester president W H Fayle secretary. Journal want ads bring results.
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