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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
1
Washington June 3 reports say Mrs McKinley awoke refreshed after a good night but soon suffered another nervous attack. A fourth physician Dr Orler of Baltimore joined consultation as her condition remained practically hopeless and alarming.
Adel June 2. Dave Willis and John Mitchell of Perry captured two tramps near Redfield Saturday charged with shooting young Daugherty of Perry. The men were armed and resisted, but officers dropped them and bloodshed was averted. They had 106 rounds of ammunition and many skeleton keys, identified by Perry officers. They offered no confession and showed indifference. The county awaits further developments as the pair is held under guard.
Washington Iowa June 3 council and Judge J C Cook Cedar Rapids state attorney for the Milwaukee line settled issues on the railway right of way. It is believed the Illinois Central railway from the north is practically assured and city officials report Butterfield in Cedar Rapids says the road will be built.
A Chicago meeting named an executive committee to collect funds for a monument to the late Governor John R. Tanner. Subscriptions will be received by county committees under the John R. Tanner Monument association. Isaac N. Phillips of Bloomington is president.
Marshalltown on June 3 reports Cummins instruction defeated by 64 to 61 in the county convention. Marshalltown county will send about fifteen Cummins delegates to ten opposed to him. N. S. Ketchem was endorsed for railroad commissioner. An attempt to pass a resolution for Weaver failed, defeated by Cummins men.
Elmer Becker departed eastward this morning aboard the Firefly. The brief transit note records his travel by train setup and identifies the vessel by name. No further details on destination or purpose are provided in the fragment.
Des Moines report says Adjutant General Byers orders keep Keokuk band in place while transferring Oskaloosa to the Fifty-first regiment and Chariton to the Fiftieth. Ottumwa notes Byers declined to move the Keokuk band on Col Caughlan’s recommendation. Caughlan vows strict obedience to superior orders.
New York and Chicago report rising beef prices on June 3. Butchers cite scarcity and a possibly manipulated squeeze by a beef trust. Cattlemen attribute the rise to an active market and strong European demand.
Welsh Fusiliers acting as police clashed with French troops who were looting, leading to a fierce fight with French casualties and several wounded on both sides including a German officer halting the affray. Eighteen Spaniards killed in Corunna amid martial law and suspensions. London reports place British losses at Winkfontein with two lieutenants killed and one missing.
The Evangelical Lutheran General Synod marked the twentieth anniversary of the western home missions superintendency and the appointment of Dr Samuel Barnitz of Des Moines as Western secretary. A reception for the Barnitzes at the Savery hotel followed by anniversary services featured speakers Jacob A. Clutz Neelander Peter S. Grosscup Henry L. Wiles and Wirt. Friday night’s home mission gathering raised 4590 largely through Rev Dr M W Enders efforts.
Chicago June 3 Ravenswood will gain a new YMCA building at Hermitage and Wilson avenues with foundations likely in July. R J Bennett of Ravenswood proposed to donate land worth 8500 and 6500 cash if neighbors raised 15000. The board increased the goal to 35000 beside Mr Bennett’s gift to accelerate construction.
Jacksonville Florida June 3 The revenue cutter Hamilton landed a full force of marines at the request of local authorities amid growing trouble. The local military remains on duty but is deemed insufficient to handle any intensified unrest.
Chicago reports indicate fair weather tonight and Tuesday with a chance of local thunder storms. Forecasters warned residents to expect unsettled skies and brief showers in parts of the city and surrounding areas.
Cleveland hosts a 100 mile race on the Great Lakes between White Star Line steamer Tashmoo and Cleveland and Buffalo line’s City of Erie. Weather permitting, the event draws crowds and rival lines offer excursions to view the start and finish, with ships escorted in by excursion boats.
W J Bryan delivered a lengthy statement in Lincoln on June 3 arguing the supreme court decision in the insular cases effectively makes President McKinley an emperor over Porto Rico. He criticized the ruling as distasteful and accused the court of colluding with the president and Congress to alter U S governance.
London June 3 The Chinese minister to England denies the world tour story about Emperor Kwank Hasu stating the tale is false.
Toronto dispatch from Fermes reports the death of Dr. Mackey, a prominent missionary, described as a great figure in the field. The notice confirms his passing and notes his significant work and influence.
The remains of Mrs. W. W. Crockett, who died Saturday night, were taken to Knoxville for interment. Her family from Eldon Iowa and Bussy arrived on the 9 55 train Saturday evening to be with her he died in Muscatine in 1859. She came with her husband to Muscatine in 1885 and was a member of the Eastern Star lodge.
A literary history praises American fiction and poetry for its cleanness of thought and word. It stresses patriotism and courage found in literature as the record of thought and feeling. The piece urges future writers to keep American life pure and to avoid the moral mud seen in other lands.
Four A O U W lodges in Des Moines plan a June 16 banquet at Eaton lodge hall to celebrate Eaton lodge’s win in a membership contest. Grand Master Narvis of Muscatine will attend and deliver an address. Toasts will follow after dinner. ladies from the Degree of Honor will also be present.
Stockholders of the Royal Pearl Button Co will hold their annual meeting at the company office on Tuesday June 11 1991 at 3 p m for election of directors and other business as may properly come before them Full attendance is desired. J Ju Giester President W H Fayle Secretary
Dr E S Harris of Grinnell spent a few days with friends in the city last week and departed for Chicago on Saturday.
Columbia S C June 3 Senator Tillman withdraws his resignation and in a letter to Governor McSweeney says the governor transcended his authority by returning the resignations to the senators.
A Washington Times report quotes a treasury bureau chief accusing city government clerks of moonlighting in real estate, rooming houses, shoe shops, bucket shops, and even loan businesses. He notes many study law or medicine, with some practicing after hours as sundown doctors, and warns attempts to curb these activities have failed. Journal want ads. bring results.
Chas Kemble was a passenger this morning to Davenport. The journey appears routine with no incidents reported.
Ottumwa Iowa June 3 The Courier reports strong indications ex Mayor Thomas J Phillips of Ottumwa may be the Democratic nominee for governor this fall. Close allies say he would be supported unanimously if he accepts, with labor groups citing his miners connections. Phillips declines to commit, saying action is too far off and he has not decided.
Hungry dogs uncovered the decomposed body of Mrs. W. H. Klensmiere in a shallow trench near her Holton home. The alleged killer husband, now in Texas, is tied to the May 19 murder. Pan Swetlick, her brother, was killed in 1892 with $86,000 life insurance naming the Kiensmiere couple as beneficiaries.
Washington June 3 There will be no extra session of congress to consider the Cuban and Philippines questions if legal advisers can find a way to avoid it. The president cabinet and all the senators and congressmen in town oppose the extra session idea.
Special market dispatch from H J Toher Co with H E McKay in Muscatine and office over the post office. Wheat corn oats park lard ribs cattle hogs and stock market data, receipts, prices, and weather outlook across Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis and Liverpool, noting strong NYSE start and Northern Pacific deal influence.
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