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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
1
A fierce storm in Oklahoma leaves Kay County in ruin with three dead and numerous injuries. Homes and crops suffer extensive damage while a fifty mile pathway reports widespread wreckage and mud and debris blocking roads. Rescue crews work to assist survivors and assess the flood and wind damage across the county.
Unsettled and threatening conditions in the vicin ity last evening point to the broad impact of a storm that swept Oklahoma on Saturday, bringing unusual weather and potential hazards to the area.
June reports describe the worst Oklahoma storm in Kay county striking Billings Eddy and Tonkawa with a ten by thirty six mile path. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars with three confirmed deaths at Eddy and multiple injuries. Billings and neighboring towns also suffered extensive damage and fatalities.
In Cleveland on June 10 Elijah claim provoked discussion as Dowieite El mer Rollin N Bouck, recently back from Chicago and two years heading Zion tabernacle, preached to about 150 that John Alexander Dowie is Elijah. He cited scripture to support Elijah's return and said Dowie is inspired to reveal this prophecy preparing the Lord's second coming.
Three thousand British Columbia Indians enacted the Passion play at Chiliwack before about five thousand spectators. Thirty tribes contributed to the cast as a week of ceremonies culminated in today’s vivid tableaux. The audience included 2,500 to 3,000 natives plus visitors from across the country, totaling nearly five thousand people.
New York reports from World’s London correspondent that J P Morgan plans a vast Anglo American bank with one billion dollars in capital. The plan allegedly would absorb major banks in Anglo American business and connect Europe and America. Morgan and Rothschilds deny such negotiations despite repeated post panics rumors.
The pope is ill and unable to take his customary drive. Doctors advise he remain in his apartments throughout the summer.
London reports the death of Robert James Boyd Lindsay the first baron of Wantage aged 69 He was born in 1532 and served in the Crima campaign where he received the Victoria Cross.
Mrs McKinley remains in about the same condition though slightly improved after a comfortable night. Doctors report favorable signs and say she may be strong enough to be moved to Canton on July 1 if her progress continues.
Three thousand miners in southern Galicia walk out over ten hours longer work week demanding higher pay. Union leaders say the stoppage affects Cracow and surrounding towns as authorities deploy about a thousand troops to prevent unrest.
A 15 year old boy named Joe Heuz was fatally run over by a C. W. G. engine in Dubuque Sunday evening. His body was mutilated, said to be cut squarely in two.
Margaret M. Ewing died at Mercy Hospital Davenport on June 9 from cancer. Remains will be brought to Muscatine for interment. She is survived by two sisters Mrs J R Youmans of Kansas City and Mrs J R Realing of Muscatine. Funeral services from Mrs Realing’s home Tuesday at 10 a.m. and private.
Ex president Kruger arrives in The Hague and may meet Mrs Botha upon her London arrival. Reports from London say Mrs Botha’s visit fuels speculation of a peace mission, while Kitchener notes Boer losses in May and observers describe her reticence on any talks.
Washington reports Senator Depew will wed a widow presently abroad. Corcoran house, his residence for two years, is expected to have a new mistress at the opening of the social season next winter.
A broad wire of items notes foreign visitors searched for firearms in Ireland, China’s rulers to Pekin, Japanese troops leaving duties, a New Jersey youth’s world tour, thefts in New York, and a Pittsburgh physician's suicide amid scandal. Also covered are port competition, a model city near Indianapolis, Mrs. McKinley’s health, vandalism at Grant’s tomb, naval fuel trials, wage talks, a dividend and board re‑election for the Van S. road, bank reserves, and moves by Hill toward Chicago. Also mentioned are Dowie followers, arbitration talks, the Pekin court return, widows’ funds, Carnegie’s LL D, and a Paris to Berlin auto race.
Madame Monnier and her son were jailed for imprisoning Blanche Monnier for twenty five years in a windowless room. Blanche, once a beauty, died emaciated and unwell after decades of confinement. Madame Monnier died in prison of heart disease during the legal proceedings.
Washington June 10 The Cuban constitutional convention debates the Platt amendment as President McKinley demands no modification before American troops withdraw or steps toward the Cab an Republic. Havana reports indicate radicals recognize its importance and fear loss of independence if delays continue.
Berlin June 9 Emperor William and his consort are said to have become converts to Christian Science. It would not be surprising given the emperor's mystical religious tendencies inherited from his grandfather King Frederic William IV and shared by the older Emperor William.
Six thousand Shriners are expected to gather in Kansas City for the twenty seventh annual Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine opening. Hundreds arrive by train as the city decorates for four days of events. Main business includes electing a chief potentate and choosing next year’s meeting place. Phillip Shaffer of Philadelphia is likely to be elected imperial potentate.
Foreign consuls at Scutari report Italy is dispatching thousands of rifles to Albania, where unrest and a looming revolution are seen as ripe for action.
Attention is called to a 7 30 PM meeting on Wednesday June 12 with Deputy John Bull of Clinton in attendance. Lucinda Bartlett serves as secretary and urges full attendance.
In Chicago on June 10 a prominent life insurance company, at the request of John Wanamaker and other leading policyholders, agreed to establish lower rates for abstainers. The abstainer is framed as healthier with better longevity, reducing a drinking risk. Names cited include Wanamaker, ex-Gov Larabee, Sen Frye, Dr Haile, Booker T. Washington, Anthony Comstock, and several other notable figures.
London reporters note the deaths of Sir Water Be sant aged 3 and Robert Buchanan aged 59. Be sant born in Portamouth in 1838, educated at Cambridge, and famed for collaborations with James Rice and works like The Changeling and The Rise of the British Empire. Buchanan, born 1841 in Caverswall, is remembered for Stabe and His Seven Wives and The Shadow of the Sword.
George Crawford of the Hampton board of health was badly injured when he tried to inspect cow meat at Frank Wainwright’s shop after reports of white clover bloat. Wainwright attacked Crawford, with Mr McNabney and Dr Peterson unable to intervene. Crawford was treated at home. the meat was removed the next day.
A group of young residents met this morning and organized the West Hill Tennis club. Founders include Maynard Thompson Dan Hayes Lyste Davidson Harold McDermid Wysle Lane and Homer Junkin. Officers are President Faye Bennison Vice President Raymond Titus Secretary Geo Nye and Treasurer Horace Husted. The court will be on a lot at Miss Lou Dunsmore’s residence on West Hill.
Fred Miller rode to Columbus Junction via West Liberty today. Henry Otto went to Davenport yesterday morning on the Young. Mr and Mrs Frank Benham also traveled to Davenport on the Young yesterday morning. G Weinburg and family were passengers yesterday morning on the Young Boer's landing to spend the day.
Chicago forecast indicates showers and local thunderstorms in Iowa tonight and Tuesday.
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