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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
1
A Siberian report describes 2000 Russian peasants attacking Tar tar Village of Irbeisk on the Yebesei river. The attack killed about 200 inhabitants, including men, women, and children, with many beaten, drowned, or hanged. The village was burned. Troops restored order and 100 attackers were arrested.
President McKinley will be invited to Chicago this fall to be entertained by the Union League Club the National Business League and the Hinsite Manufactur ers association at a Coliseum banquet. The exact date awaits Mrs. McKinley’s status.
Monmouth college senate met to name successors for Professors J. H. Wilson, Minnie Togne Campbell, and T. Arnold eon. Before action, President S. Lyons resigned, followed by the board of trustees. A committee was appointed to seek reconsideration from the President.
New York June 5 Father Phillips noted Pennsylvania coal region priest dies suddenly in his apartments autopsy confirms death from natural causes Kirk Stanley held on suspicion dismissed from custody as investigation ends with natural death ruling.
Chicago June 5. Swift and Coe will spend nearly 2 million dollars to build a mammoth packing house at Fort Worth Texas. The company has long considered establishing a plant there and plans to proceed with the project.
Mrs Beckham, wife of Governor Beckham, visited the Trappist Monastery at Gethsemane Ky with authorities permitting only a bow and no spoken contact. The order’s rules restrict conversation to official matters, a rule observed by the monks during the visit.
Titus and Jackson list a fine cottage in a desirable neighborhood available on easy terms. Property details and exact price are not provided in the readable text.
The Northman, Chicago’s first trans-Atlantic steamer, arrived at Hamburg after a 35 day voyage. It spent 19 days navigating Great Lakes, canals to Québec. Its sister ship Northwestern left earlier but faced delays in the St Lawrence river. Northwestern expected to reach port about next Monday.
A drought plagued week across the Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys with minimal rainfall worsening corn and winter wheat in Missouri. Harvesting begins in Arkansas and is set to start in Kansas around the 15th. Oregon reports improved crop conditions and California anticipates a record yield as harvests begin. Spring wheat needs rain across the spring wheat region while oats in the Missouri valley call for moisture.
London June 5 The war office released a dispatch from General Kitchener dated Pretoria noting Jamestown surrendered to Kruger's commando after four hours of fighting. The town guard and local volunteers were overpowered. Our casualties were three killed and two wounded while Boer losses were greater. Stores looted. garrison released.
A New York cablegram reports the death of Rev Ed W Parker a missionary bishop of the Methodist church for Southern Asia He died at Naini Tal where he had gone for his health His regular station was Lucknow
Unsettled with showers and thunderstorms expected tonight across Iowa and likely into the eastern portion on Thursday. Cooler air expected to move in to finish the week, according to Chicago Weather Bureau bulletins.
Market dispatch from Chicago via H J Toher & Co with a June 5 1901 update. Highlights include wheat corn oats pork lard ribs live cattle and beef prices, with receipts and forward expectations from Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis Duluth and Liverpool. Weather notes predict showers in Iowa and storms in Kansas, with cooler conditions ahead.
A dangerous grain fire rages in the valleys and foothills southwest of Los Banos California as high west winds drive flames toward the plains. The blaze has destroyed about 20 000 acres of grain and feed.
Rumor of county commissioners taking bribes from visiting book agents surfaces. Reportedly women received $2,600 for their votes, prompting calls for investigation and scrutiny of local officials in Sioux City.
Special reports from Kansas indicate a general rain across the state with 1.5 to 2 inches in central areas. Benefits come for drought-stricken wheat and car fields while Cula endures a strong wind that unroofed a store, toppled a house, and wrecked barns and windmills. In Arcola, high water damages Union Pacific railroad tracks.
Miss Maud Taylor married Louis Hill son of James J. Hill the railroad magnate in New York today Archbishop Ireland officiated the rites in a ceremony attended by notable social figures.
The pope fainted this morning in Rome as intense heat sapped his strength. His physician says the weakness is temporary and does not foresee serious effects.
Washington on June 5 reports Dr Rixey visited Mrs McKinley this morning and said she had a quiet night with her condition unchanged. The brief bulletin notes no change in her health.
About 1,000 visiting Masons and families flock to Davenport for the 58th annual Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons session. Hotels are full as the opening procession to Turner Hall proceeds, with welcomes from Mayor Henry Trinity judge Louis Block, and Grand Master W. L. Eaton expressing optimism for a successful gathering.
London witnesses England's Derby won by Volodyovski ridden by American jockey Lester Reiff. The favorite at 5 to 2 odds, the American win sparks great enthusiasm as prominent Americans cheer and reap bets. The event carried a gross stake of $29,000, largely awarded to the victor.
Milwaukee Wis June 5 the state board of arbitration has taken a hand in the machinists strike in this city and if the actions of the employers and their men are not misleading prospects for an early settlement are bright
Springfield June 5 Justice Wilkin was elected Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the June term, replacing Justice Magruder after initial announcement. The Danville native’s selection marks the formal outcome of the decision.
A cyclone partially destroyed Prentice Wisconsin with no confirmed deaths, while a great fire in Berlin's forbidden city restricts access by American and Japanese troops. The incidents prompt concern as reports remain scant and authorities assess damage and casualties.
Vienna reports three Austrian villages Damraith Kenizleé and Tiezalda in Hungary suffered disastrous fires with many lives lost after a gasoline launch operated by Mersers Brothers neared the river Saturday evening.
In connection with the German Baptists annual meeting at Lincoln Nebraska on May 24 1901 the Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets to Lincoln at one fare for round trip. Tickets on sale May 23 to 27 with return limit June 4 1901 extended to June 30 by depositing at Lincoln joint agent and fifty cent fee. Side trips from Lincoln to Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory also at one fare round trip. For details contact any Iowa Central ticket agent or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
Typewriter expert F H Shinn offers bargains on old style typewriters including Remingtons bar-Lock Jewett and Rem-S Holt Oliver models after trading in an Oliver. Care Muscatine Business College.
The Colonial Dames of Virginia have drafted a petition to Congress urging federal purchase of the Fempie fara near Yorktown as a national park. The site, tied to key Revolutionary events including the Moore house, Washington Rochambeau and Lafayette, hosts Cornwallis surrender discussions and the war’s last major act. The house and farm, owned by CC O Maunk of Virginian descent, are in good preservation.
Judge John Rowan of Muscatine Lodge No 12 selected as delegate to the 11th Annual Log Rolling of the Woodmen of the World Iowa State Log Rolling Association to be held in Atlantic Iowa on June 13 and 14. About 200 lodges will be represented with a program featuring 25 to 30 events and contests.
C. P. Teefer of Wilton, using two famous well drilling machines, offers fully warranted artesian wells on short notice. He is currently drilling at the Heinz pickle factory, advertising a never failing supply of pure cold water as the most valuable service.
Mr and Mrs Henry Achter and their daughter Helen depart in the morning for Boulder Colorado for the summer. Helen will attend an art school and the family expects to return to the city about the end of September.
London reports Andrew Carnegie warns continental powers may unite to strike Britain. He predicts the U S would intervene if Britain seeks help, recalling U S support in the Spanish American War. He favors English speaking unity and cites New York Chamber of Commerce delegates visiting Windsor as sign of a new era under King Edward.
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