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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
2
In Dubuque Iowa on June 11 half of the 100 workers at the clam shell button factory walked out after the manager refused to recognize the union that had formed days earlier. The strike follows the plant’s recent opening.
Mayor Rolla Wells and Comptroller James Y. Player reported the sale of the city issued World’s Fair bonds totaling 5 million dollars. The 25 year bonds carry 3 percent interest and were bid above par. Subscriptions reached 5 million with substantial payments, and a further 5 million is expected from the federal government after 10 million is expended.
Chicago Great Western railroad to construct a direct Velwein to Waverly line. A crew is assembling near Waverly to establish a grader camp, expected on site within the week.
In Sioux City Iowa on June 11 Doctor R Anderson known as Sandy shot and killed Andrew Lovegren a Milwaukee Railway employee at Andersons home The incident arose after Lovegren intervened as Anderson who is described as a notorious character allegedly tormented a crippled neighbor The fatal shooting ends a quarrel with a troubled backstory surrounding the two men and city authorities investigating the matter
A planned mass escape was thwarted when Sheriff Cremer found a loosened jail wall. Eight prisoners faced imminent release if the plan had succeeded, with some likely to receive penitentiary sentences.
Des Moines Iowa June 11 Governor Cummins appoints H P Keyhoe of Ottumwa president of Union Ironworks as boat inspector for the southeastern district of the state. The remainder of the boat in sectors for the state have been named by Governor Cummins.
Two more Ellsworth residents Antone Knudson and Conrad Charleson were sent to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for treatment. The total official count of victims reaching the institute now stands at ten from the dog scare.
J. W. Stanton, opera house owner and G. A. R. leader, credits Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with curing his rheumatism after years of pain. He recommends the medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles and offers a free trial bottle with pamphlet by writing to the Dr. David Kennedy Corporation. The remedy costs one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars.
City Marshal Randolph arrested a burly insane man in Albia who calls himself Pat Carter. The suspect, described as violently insane, allegedly hinted at the Peterson murder case in Des Moines by saying it was a shame to kill the children.
R C Martin of the Iowa Central general freight department at Peoria has been named agent for the road at Oskaloosa. Previously he served as commercial agent at Minneapolis. The reassignment follows the recent traffic arrangements with the Milwaukee Road and Illinois Central. Martin has long been with the Iowa Central.
Newton Iowa June 11 Frank Peavey a well to do farmer and sheep raiser living three miles north of the city disappeared from home since last Wednesday. He is married and lived with his family but neighbors suspect he eloped with a woman known as Babe Hunter.
A report notes that Europe shelters at least 587 languages spoken across its nations. The figure highlights vast linguistic diversity amid varied national contexts and immigrant communities.
Rev E F Lilley delivered the baccalaureate sermon as Washington academy marks the 28th graduating class. Commencement is set for Thursday evening and the class of 1902 totals fifteen graduates, part of a 300 total alumni roll. Names include Nola Corette Earl G Clegg Howard McConnaughey Beulah Stewart Allie Wells Everett L Stewart Maude McCreedy Gertrude Shaw Winn Eyestone Olive Devel Ross Van Nostrand.
The sixth wife of Matt Reef, a Colfax shoe-maker, dies in bed early Tuesday morning. The coroner investigates with an autopsy. Reef then buys poison and declares he will die too.
In Sioux City on June 11 Rev George Armour Fair of Immanuel Baptist Church preached on Heaven and Its Inhabitants saying heaven is 1500 miles square and detailing its physical features for a large audience. He declared a positive belief in a tangible heaven and elaborated on its inhabitants.
Creston Iowa June 10 Congressman Hepburn of the Eighth district was renominated today by acclamation. Judges Parrish and Towner were renominated by acclamation at the third judicial convention.
Barnum in Webster County suffered a major blaze this morning at about two o'clock. Ten business buildings were destroyed in the fire, with an estimated loss of 25000 dollars and half covered by insurance. Local fire crews battled the flames to prevent spread.
Monticello Iowa June 11 Hon W J Bryan will lecture here Friday evening June 13 under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church in Monticello.
The Lehigh Valley railroad runs luxuriously furnished trains to New York or Philadelphia with homey comfort and dining cars a la carte. Passengers may stop over at Niagara Falls on through tickets to New York or Philadelphia.
Boone Iowa June 11 Smith Pugs ley a well known farmer from near Ogden died instantly after a misstep caused him to fall down stairs in an Ogden area office building. Funeral will be held this afternoon.
The Muscatine Camp No. 106 of the Modern Woodmen of America held its regular weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings at Woodman hall. Olds' stock. J. C. Coster served as Vice Official.
John Sebastian GPA of Great Rock Island Route offers free literature on Colorado. Includes "Under the Turquoise Sky" and "Camping in Colorado" with hotel lists and boarding options. Readers can request details on cheap summer rates by sending a postcard to the listed address.
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