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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
1
New York June 12 Justice Bischoff began the divorce action of Fred Innes a noted band master against his wife. Four respondents including Corbett the pugilist are named. Mrs Innes filed a cross bill charging Mrs Katherine Wenzel with similar relations. The case promises lurid testimony.
Chas Schwab president of United States Steel spoke at the Pennsylvania State College graduation urging youths not to scorn self trained workers, to work energetically, make mistakes and prove ability. He warned trusts require capable managers and noted capitalists crave talent. Mr and Mrs Schwab donated sixty thousand dollars to the college.
Promising oil gusher struck at Red Fork in Indian Territory. Prospectors arrive as experts declare the discovery one of the most promising in the territory with oil found at 1500 feet and first class quality and seemingly inexhaustible supply.
President Roosevelt was the guest of honor at the West Point Military academy centennial celebration in West Point New York on June 12. A brilliant crowd of army and navy officers cabinet officers ladies in bright costumes and uniformed diplomats attended the event.
Governor Richard Yates addressed the Urbana Champaign audience on "The Evolution of Patriotism" during the University of Illinois 31st commencement. President Draper, missing a leg, received a loud cheer as he presented the diplomas to 189 graduates.
A Honolulu letter received in Victoria reports two Kiluea eruptions on Hawaii June 1. The gas explosion events occurred within three hours of each other, signaling continued volcanic activity for the island.
In Marquette Michigan on June 12 the Great Camp of Maccabees adopted the proposed expansion plan by a vote of 1494 to 867. The majority is sufficient to bind the adoption. The Great Hive also approved expansion by more than two thirds.
In Alton Iowa on June 12 the 16 year old Talsma stabbed Fred Arens after an insult. Arens nearly died and Talsma fled to his father’s storm cave with a revolver holding the town at bay for 18 hours.
Six hundred brewery workers quit yesterday in Belleville Illinois causing the Western and Star brewing plants to close. The walkout left the firms unable to deliver to 300 customers as the unions demanded labeling of every bottle and case. The companies refused citing costs for labels and labor.
Democratic county convention in Galesburg Illinois closed in a split with one faction deserting. Delegations to state congressional and senatorial posts were appointed without contention and no instructions given. John Hughes endorsed Samuel Alschuler for senator as dispute over central committee arose.
The Iowa State University graduation ceremony in Iowa City crowned one of the largest classes with 170 degrees conferred across Liberal Arts Law and Dentistry. Booker T. Washington delivered the commencement address after remarks by Governor Cummins and university officials. Prizes honored Latin Greek Botany Geology Mathematics and athletics with multiple recipients and honors awarded. Emerson Hough was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and college awards were presented along with a ground breaking for a new medical school building.
Washington notes show theater of Cuban reciprocity disputes stirring the administration. President abandons West Point to Oyster Bay visit, while senators debate probing Gov. Wood’s Cuban expenditures. Thurber’s disclosure links sugar trust to reciprocity and a potential inquiry looms.
A violent cyclone swept central Illinois Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, killing ten and injuring over one hundred. The storm, moving at eighty mph, demolished farms and towns including Bloomington, Peoria, Lincoln, Champaign, and Urbana, cutting telegraph and telephone lines for hours and halting rail traffic. Bloomington reports extensive tree and property damage totaling about 490 600, while Peoria records at least ten dead and 590 000 in losses with crippled rail and communication systems.
In Cedar Rapids on June 12 the condition of Judge Hubbard was listed as critical after severe injuries from a runaway incident. He suffered two broken ribs and other bruising. later reports confirmed his death at age 73.
Rock Island county Democratic convention adjourned with no nominee after 50 ballots. Vote totals show J. G. Britton 74, J. P. Looney 62, and W. B. Moore 58, all still in the running as deadlock persists.
In Creston Iowa on June 12 the body of an unknown man was found in a corn field near Salmage. Authorities believe he was a highwayman killed by Claude Rrietau.
Wilkesbarre June 12 The morning bulletin says the next move by striking miners is to call a national convention of hard and soft coal men to decide on sympathetic action by bituminous diggers President Mitchell declines to comment Reports from anthracite fields indicate a very quiet day with no visible agitation yet.
Fire swept through Wheeling West Virginia this morning destroying the Acme Pox Co Wheeling Mattress Co and the Extra Watkins Preserve Works. Loss estimated at 150000.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with occasional showers and thunder. The bulletin, dated June 12, notes possible thunderstorm activity affecting Iowa and nearby regions. Local forecasts emphasize unsettled weather with periods of rain.
John A. Larson once influential Chicago city council member is now confined in an Omaha hospital insane ward after months of poverty from alcohol and horse racing. He was declared insane and will be sent to the poor house, his wife working as a washwoman to survive.
In San Francisco on June 12 the Shriners elected officers for the coming year Henry A Aiken of Omaha was chosen Imperial Potentate Deputy Potentate George H Greene of Dallas Texas Chief Rabban George L Brown of Buffalo New York High Priest and Prophet Alva P Clayton of St Joseph Maryland Oriental Guide Frank C Roundy of Chicago Recorder Benjamin W Rowell of Lynn Massachusetts Treasurer William S Brown of Pittsburg Wro Imperial Council will meet in Saratoga New York next year
Cedar Rapids June 12. The Rock Island line sustained heavy damage last night from washouts and the loss of bridges and culverts at several points between Reinbeck and Iowa Falls. Rail traffic cannot be resumed for several days.
The Westminster Gazette reports new steamship line plans with promoters Lord Strathcona and Sir Christopher Furness. A capital of 56 million dollars is proposed to fund six 25 knot ships absorbing 25 million.
Waterloo Iowa June 12 C W Lichty received from a Bona parte sister a Civil War relic that belonged to his brother Joel M Lichty A pocketbook carried in his coat pocket a rebel bullet passed through it at the Nashville battle December 16 1864 and mortally wounded him days later The bill and the bullet are now in Lichtys possession the bill stained with his brothers blood and the bullet badly flattened
Paris reports a theft of one million francs at the Bank of France. In Durain Baron Bleichroder, a noted financier and sportsman, was killed yesterday in an auto accident. Rome notes Taft propositions. Cardinal Rampolla announces a cardinal committee to discuss them. The Vatican requests Friars be withdrawn from the Philippines before land purchase. A royal commission will probe the South African war in Britain.
Chicago reports endowment gifts to Northwestern University and notes that the $50,000 goal set by President Edmund J. James has been entirely subscribed. William Deering is named as the benefactor in this instance with details to be officially released at upcoming commencement exercises.
George L. Lohr of Milwaukee and Ada Trawley of Madison, members of the state university graduating class, were drowned last evening when their boat capsized about a mile from shore in Lake Mendota during a boating trip.
United States Ambassador Choate hosted a dinner featuring King Edward and Queen Alexandra. All male guests wore knee breeches white waistcoats and coats reminiscent of formal court dress.
Harrisburg June 12 The Republican state convention pledged support for Theodore Roosevelt for 1904 and nominated Samuel W. Pennypacker for governor by 296 to 152 while naming Senator Quay as state central committee chairman. The platform backs Roosevelt, tariff protection, ballot reform, and opposition to trusts.
A deputy state veterinarian has been sent to the Dows area to investigate rabies reports. Cases are also reported from Manson Gowne and Paton. The infection has led to substantial livestock killings in affected sections.
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