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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
1
In Washington on June 7 Drs Rixey Sternberg and Johnston held the longest consultation of the week over Mrs McKinleys condition, about an hour and a quarter. Secretary Cartelyou issued a bulletin stating there has been no material change in the past 24 hours and a microscopic blood test from last Tuesday showed purely negative results.
In Boston on June 7 the second trial of the siop Independ ence ended when the balance rudder steering gear failed. The yacht returned to port with spar upright due to Crowninshield’s quick work. Steering damage was slight but stop Cap tain Haff from steering. Better Than Ever New York June 7 says Constitution owner Duncan expects improved performance for trials with Columbia in two weeks.
The lord mayor and city sheriffs hosted a cordial reception in Mansion House for New York chamber of commerce delegates visiting England. At luncheon after the reception, addresses were exchanged and toasts were offered to the king and queen and President McKinley.
George W Cumberland known as George W Thompson and Father of the Elks died in Brooklyn from blood poisoning after hand surgery. Born 1826, he founded the Elks about 25 years ago and became exalted ruler of New York Lodge No 1 in 1868.
Boise reports an unprecedented severe frost sweeping through the region on June 7. The frost is described as more severe than any previously known, damaging crops and chilling local expectations for the growing season.
The government weather bureau in Boise records a temperature of 30 degrees while spots across the valley report readings as low as 26 degrees, signaling a cold snap affecting the region this season.
One of Cedar Rapids most notable weddings united Miss Edith Brady and Major Arthur Lynwood Rule at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Miss Brady is the daughter of William Perry Brady, general passenger agent of the B C R N, and Major Rule is an assistant attorney in the legal department of the C M and St P.
Humboldt June 7 Frank Butts finds a peculiar stone while digging post holes. About an inch in diameter and three inches long it resembles a diamond. He sent it to New York to determine value and potential wealth if genuine.
Articles of incorporation for the People's Church of America were granted in Springfield to extend the Chicago church into a national body. Rev. H. W. Thomas will lead as parent, with limited jurisdiction over other congregations, including Duluth and the Black Hills region of South Dakota.
New York June 7 Rear Admiral Schley visited the Maritime exchange to see Lieutenant Commander Sears. He declined to address brokers yet offered to shake hands with all. After cheers someone asked about Sampson and Schley replied that nothing is wrong with him, calling him a gallant officer and a good man.
Curtis Roberts, superintendent of Fair Haven schools, was accidentally killed during a target practice outing with a revolver. His sweetheart Mary Alferton fired the first shot, and a ricochet struck Roberts in the side, causing a fatal wound.
Berlin reports from New Guinea describe the killing and eating of nearly all members of the first German South Sea expedition on St Matthias. Only Dr Heinroth survives the massacre and cannibalistic outbreak.
Schmidt Bros advertises new lot of second hand bicycles with lower prices. Local buyers can inspect models at Schmidt Bros showroom and compare features including frame size gear options and condition from recent consignments.
The Diamond to steamer Sidney reached the wreck of the Dubuque after a St. Louis trip. A large water pump and lumber are used to raise the sunken hull. Collardams surround the vessel as divers work amid sinking mud. President Morton and Superintendent Killeen lead efforts to lift the boat despite daily deterioration.
In Kansas City on June 7 the defense for Lulu Prince Kennedy faced a sharp reversal as objections to character testimony were overruled. The state aims to show she had previous indiscretions before meeting Kennedy, who was compelled to marry her over her alleged betrayal. It contends Kennedy was not intimate with her, and that she killed her husband after he refused to cohabit post marriage. Both were prominent socially with wealthy families.
The Evangelical Lutheran general synod in Des Moines adjourned sine die after ten days of meetings. Officers will decide the next meeting’s time and place. The Muhlenberg mission in South Africa may be abandoned. A church paper was rejected. Resolutions praised the American Tract Society, the Lord's Day, church federation, women’s work, and reaffirmed faith and Augsburg doctrine.
Dubuque June 7 officers selected for the G A R encampment include Commander George Metzger and Adjutant General Byers. Des Moines Hugh M Pickle is senior vice commander with Dr T J Maxwell medical director and Comrade Kont efeller chaplain. In the Woman's Relief Corps Mrs Georgia Worker Davenport is president and Mrs Jennie P Berry Cedar Rapids senior vice president. Ladies of the G A R name Charlotte Morgan Waterloo president with Mary H Cochran Montezuma senior vice president and Mrs Davie Clinton junior vice president. Cedar Rapids Mrs J W Stahl is treasurer and Mrs Anna Johnsen Keokuk chaplain.
The Louisa County Old Settlers association will hold its annual reunion in Wapello Friday June 14. Arthur Springer will give the welcome address, with E L McClurkan as responder. Hon E M Warner of Muscatine will deliver the leading address followed by a basket dinner and short talks by James Higher F M Mossberry Enoch Potter and James R Smith. Music will be by the Wapello quartet and Columbus Junction cornet band.
Washington June 7 Chauncey Depew’s hint of a third term for President McKinley draws little notice in administration circles with cabinet members and allies deeming it preposterous. They refuse to take the senator seriously, viewing his out west remarks as a joke while noting the political stakes depend on June and July developments. In other news wheat and corn prices ease with temperate forecasts improving crop prospects amid rains and regional harvests.
Chicago markets dispatch notes open highs and lows for wheat corn oats and meats with futures shown for July September and other months. It covers H. J. Toher & Co brokers data, receipts at Chicago Kansas City and Omaha, Northwest wheat arrivals, Liverpool prices, frost warnings in the Dakotas and Minnesota, and the weather outlook including moisture deficits and crop conditions.
Springfield June 7. The claim that Robert T. Lincoln visited Springfield disguised as a workman to inspect Abraham Lincoln's resting place is vigorously denied. Lincoln did not conceal his presence, and precautions exist to prevent theft of the president's body.
Berlin June 7 A foreign office official stated Germany has only set up a coaling depot on the Farsan island for ships en route to and from China. The government has no intention of annexing the islands.
Marshalltown June 7 large crowd attends the state Maccabees picnic held yesterday with about 2000 visitors from various towns. Local arrangements worked smoothly in cool pleasant weather. Prominent members from this and other states attended and five special trains were operated.
Ottumwa on June 7 saw the Merrill & Co wholesale grocery vault blown open within 100 feet of the police station. Two blasts occurred but no officers heard them. A haul of $2.94 was taken before the burglars fled, apparently scared off.
At Chicago Union stockyards the herd of Geo. E. Ward of Hawarden Iowa sold forty shorthorn cows for a total of $30,260 an average of $756.50 each exceptionally high prices were realized in the consignment.
Fire swept through the Pabst Brewing company in Milwaukee causing an estimated loss near $200,000. Firefighters battled the flames through the evening as the blaze damaged the brewery nearly completely, with authorities beginning a full assessment of the cause and scope.
Colorado Springs June 7 Werner Biet and Co of London are believed to have purchased the Portland mine at Cripple Creek. The reported price is two million dollars.
The Times reports General Botha will depart Cape Colony at the first favorable moment and accompany his wife to Europe, signaling a planned travel soon after.
Commander Booth of the Salvation Army arrives in Paris and will embark for America in September for a four months tour. He does not expect to meet his son Ballington Booth, commander of the Volunteers, during the trip.
The Hawkeye Cycling Club met in Burlington on June 7 and decided to host a state bicycle meet there on July 4 inviting all Iowa clubs and riders.
Ames Iowa June 7 a short funeral service was held at Iowa State college chapel for H C Cameron of Alta Iowa who died Monday after a bicycle fall. He rode fast struck sand, lost balance and was thrown. Skull fracture compressed the brain according to examination.
Mrs. John Dunn traveled to Wapello at noon today to visit relatives for a few days. The local grocery listing notes chickens fresh strawberries vegetables and assorted fresh fruits available at Iowa Avenue Cash Grocery.
Fair tonight with indications of threatening weather in the west portion. Saturday will be warmer with extreme west portions seeing the storm tonight and into Saturday.
A lame John Clerk later known as Lord EPXn meets a young woman who claims he is the famous lawyer. He retorts you lie, ma’am from a lame man, but not tame lawyer. Lord Justice Brasfeld also dismisses a judge’s bereavement as a rude excuse, wishing for more such courtesies.
A brief Chicago News quip has a young husband remarking to his wife that he saved her a trip downtown by bringing a paper of pins instead of money. The light exchange highlights thrift and humor in everyday life.
The report notes a Filipino general allegedly declaring himself dictator after Manila fell, with MacArthurs forces uncertain about terms. A document from Senor Doucel reportedly urged Caillas to accept insurgent terms, while details remain unclear. Nearby, the Iowa Central Railway announces fare adjustments for conventions and events in June.
Mrs Casey and Mrs Murphy meet on a street car. They discuss family matters naming five children total. Two living, two dead and one in Philadelphia. The remark reflects local humor as reported by the Sunshine.
Historic Lehigh Valley route offers superb service with through tickets to New York and Philadelphia via Buffalo as a stop over on all through fares. The line emphasizes scenic traverses and historic regions with convenient connections.
Luxurious limited trains run on the Buffalo to New York and Philadelphia route known as the Black Diamond Express. Through tickets to New York and Philadelphia are offered via this line, highlighting its speed and prestige as the so called Switzerland of America corridor.
A terse notice notes that all wants in the Journal reach four percent, implying a pricing or rate reference. The fragment presents a single line of classified pricing language with no additional names, dates, or locations readable.
Trustees of Kansas Wesleyan University refuse to reelect Prof. F. D. Tubbs to natural science chair after two years. Dismissal stems from Methodist clergy regarding Bible higher criticism as heresy. After commencement, students convene and urge public explanation of the board's decision.
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