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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1902

Page

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Will Be a Love Feast Reciprocated

A short notice notes a planned love feast event with emphasis on reciprocity and communal gathering.

Postpone Cuban reciprocity to next winter says conference

Washington June 18. Republican senators plan to postpone the Cuban reciprocity question until the next winter session. Of 54 Republicans in the Senate 35 expected to back authorizing President Roosevelt to negotiate a reciprocity treaty with Cuba for submission to ratification next session. Leaders foresee harmony and a virtually party unity gathering.

Washington, D. C Senate Roosevelt Cuba

Senator Hanna Gifts Son-in-Law Fifty Thousand Dollar Check

Ohio Senator Hanna surprised his daughter Mabel Hanna by giving her husband Harry A. Parsons a fifty thousand dollar wedding gift. Parsons, an assistant secretary to the senator with limited funds, learned of the sizable check after the ceremony, while the couple was kept unaware of the total size of the present.

Ohio Cleveland Harry A. Parsons Mabel Hanna Hanna Parsons Mr. Hanna

Bullman to Ride Heno in American Derby

New York reports Bullman will ride Heno in the American Derby. Clarence H Mackay says Belmont consented to let his jockey go to Chicago for the mount. When asked about McCue, owner states he will not ride next Thursday night.

New York Bullman Heno Clarence H. Mackay August Belmont Chicago McCue

Kind Words for Boers From Kitchener Praise

Gen. Kitchener sends a communication to DeWet Delarey and Botha praising their work in arranging the speedy Boer surrender and informing them of the king's gratification over their efforts and the burghers loyal spirit.

London Kitchener DeWet Delarey Botha

Ex wife of Bob Ford found dead in Durango

Durango Colorado June 17 Mrs John Feeny ex wife of Bob Ford the man who killed Jesse James was found dead in her bed A bottle half filled with chloroform lay beside her She had shown a bullet wound on a leg inflicted by Ford's weapon Her husband is working in Denver at the Overland tracks

Jesse James Durango Colo John Feeny Denver Bob Ford

Rock Island absorbs BCRN. floods wash out bridges

Cedar Falls June 18 officials of the Rock Island route say the absorption of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern system was ill timed as the flood swept away every bridge on the Iowa Falls division and the Vinton bridges just after the transfer papers.

Rock Island Cedar Falls Iowa Falls Vinton

Floods Cause Major Damage and Rail Repairs

LaPorte and Washburn suffered severe flood damage. Rebuilding is estimated at 50000 dollars. The main line to Cedar Rapids is back in service with trains on time. The Iowa Falls division operates via Illinois Central and Great Western routes.

LaPorte Washburn Cedar Rapids Iowa Falls Illinois Central Great Western

Mad Dog Rampage Strikes Chicago Neighborhood

A rabid dog chased through about a dozen streets on the Northwest Side injuring nine people. Police and firemen pursued. a West Chicago avenue officer shot the animal. The Pasteur Institute confirmed rabies, with seven children treated. none expected to die.

Chicago Chicago Avenue Pasteur Institute Lagorio

Death of Dean Eugene Hoffman shocks New York church

Plattsburg, June 18 Dean Eugene Augustus Hoffman dean of the general theological seminary of the Protestant Episcopal church in New York and reportedly the richest clergyman in the world died suddenly while vacationing. His New York real estate holdings valued at about 25 million included the Hoffman house property and numerous tenements. He and his brother owned extensive business interests and were noted for generous charitable giving.

Plattsburg N. Y Eugene Augustus Hoffman General Theological Seminary Protestant Episcopal Church New York Dean Hoffman Hoffman House

Drowning Tragedy in Good Ground Case Recalls Love Triangle

Louis Disbrow gave a statement to the coroner about the Good Ground drowning of Miss Dimple Lawrence and Clarence Foster. He claimed he loved the girl and tried to defend her from Foster during a boat ride. a fight left him unconscious and when he woke the couple had vanished. He then planned to disappear himself due to bad checks.

New York Louis Disbrow Dimple Lawrence Clarence Foster Disbrow Foster

Irish to ignore coronation at Dublin meeting

Irish Nationalists in the House of Commons adopted resolutions protesting misgovernment and to take no part in the coronation ceremonies. The Irish party is to meet in Dublin on King Edward's coronation day to consider Ireland's condition.

London House of Commons Dublin Edward Ireland

Mitchell Calls Unified Coal Miners Convention

Wilkesbarre June 18 President Mitchell issues a call for a joint convention of hard and soft coal miners to back anthracite workers. A 300000 strong sympathy strike could halt the US coal industry and climax the anthracite strike. The Indianapolis meeting is planned at the earliest moment with five UMW districts agreeing to the call.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell United States Indianapolis United Mine Workers

Railroad leaders urge strikers to return to work

New York June 18 President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad said the only settlement of the coal strike is for the strikers to return to work and that outside interference will not help. President Fowler of the New York Ontario and Western issued a similar statement.

New York Baer Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Fowler Ontario and Western

Plot Against Edward Rumor Sparks London Talk

London reports a sensational but unconfirmed tale of a plot to assassinate King Edward. Scotland Yard reportedly uncovered a threat prompting the king to withdraw from public duties amid questions about his illness. Editors say they have heard nothing official and deny the plot.

London King Edward Edward Scotland Yard United States

Silk Strike Divides Forces In Paterson Mills

In Paterson New Jersey silk dyers and helpers on a five week strike split into squads to visit all silk mills to urge workers to join. A riot erupted at a mill with smashed windows and police called. Shots were exchanged, a policeman was likely fatally wounded and a bystander shot in the neck.

Paterson N. J

Illinois Democrats Outline Their Policy

The Illinois Democratic state convention nominated picks for clerk of the supreme court John L. Pickering treasurer George Duddleston superintendent of public instruction Anson L. Bliss and university trustees Mrs Julia Holmes Smith Samuel S Maxwell James E White The platform calls for anti trust laws denunciation of the Republican tariff public ownership of utilities referendum civil service convict labor enforcement ship subsidy opposition liberal pensions and strong support for McKinley and Altgeld while denouncing Republicans and the Philippines policy. L B Stringer as temporary chair denounced the state Republican convention as greed driven and spoils focused.

Springfield Supreme Court John L. Pickering George Duddleston Anson L. Bliss Julia Holmes Smith Samuel S. Maxwell James E. White John P. Hopkins Carter H. Harrison Chicago Harrison Hopkins Committee On Bryan Jefferson Jackson Philippines McKinley John P. Altgeld L. B. Stringer

Maj. Waller of Samar Fame Passes Through Chicago

Maj. Waller of Samar fame travels to Washington and denies saying Samar a howling wilderness. He expresses concern over reports he may face another court martial for an alleged interview in San Francisco.

Chicago Maj. Waller Samar Washington San Francisco

King’s condition improves ahead of coronation

London June 18 the king’s condition is improving satisfactorily and there is reason to believe he will be entirely himself by the coronation. Neither the king nor the queen attended the Ascot races today.

London

Washington Institute Enrollment Reaches 165 on Second Day

Washington Iowa June 18 enrollment at the Washington county institute rose to 165 with more students expected to register. Last year’s total was 210.

Washington Iowa Washington County Institute

Trial Trip Planned for New Maine Battleship

Philadelphia report says the Maine builders will conduct a government trial trip on July 3 to test the new battleship Maine after completion.

Maine Philadelphia

Iowa Federal Plums- Weaver to Succeed Kemble

Iowa senators and representatives meet to name a slate of appointments to be submitted to President Roosevelt. Edward Knott remains U S marshal northern district and Horace McMillian is northern district district attorney. George Christian becomes southern marshal, Louis Miles southern district attorney, J A Lammis northern internal revenue collector, H O Weaver southern internal revenue collector, and E C Shaw bank examiner. The plan ends existing appointees and bank examiner will be replaced. The delegation expects White House approval and notes years of cooperation have yielded results.

Washington Allison Dolliver Henderson Iowa Roosevelt Edward Knott United States Horace G. McMillian George N. Christian Louis H. Miles

Garrigan Installed As Bishop Of Sioux City Diocese

Rt Rev P J Garrigan of Washington was installed as bishop of the Sioux City diocese at noon. A 2000 strong parade escorted him to St Marys cathedral in Sioux City where papal colors highlighted the ceremony. Archbishop Keene of Dubuque spoke and Garrigan gave a scholarly reply.

Sioux City P. J. Garrigan Washington Lemars P. J. O'Connor Robert Larkin The Hibernians Caldwell St. Mary’s Cathedral P. J. Brune Alton B. C. Lenthan Boone Keene Dubuque Garrigan

Chicago Markets Latest Hedge and Livestock Totals

Market dispatch from Chicago via HB Toher & Co with McKay in Muscatine shows Wheat futures for June through Sept trading around 71 to 73 percent, Corn around 64 to 69, and Oats near 28 to 39 with VATS and Park prices listed. Live stock receipts in Chicago show hogs 35,000 with open lower then steady close. cattle 18,000 open slow close steady. sheep 18,000 open slow close weak. carload input and intercity receipts across Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Duluth noted. Liverpool grain prices up modest, cattle prices broad, and daily Clearances tallied.

HB. J. Toher & Co H. B. McKay Muscatine Chicago Tod-Y-Y

Fair and Cooler Weather for Iowa Tonight

Chicago June 18 Special Indications for Iowa show generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions on the east portion tonight.

Chicago Iowa

Muscatine Man A M Davis Reaches Skaguay Alaska

Relatives learn of A M Davis andGeorge Leffingwell arriving safely at Skaguay Alaska. They plan to join a gold hunter party at Atlin British Columbia. Davis reports a smooth voyage with calm weather and early inspection before disembarking, noting a friendly reunion with William Othmer and anticipation of travel to Atlin the next morning.

A. M. Davis George Leffingwell Skaguay Alaska Atlin British Columbia Mr. Davis William Othmer Davenport Muscatine Mississippi River B. C

Man Named Malone Sought by Des Moines Robberies Traced in Cedar Rapids

A man calling himself Malone was arrested at Marion after a crooked robbery spree in Des Moines. He has been identified as Robert Snyder, wanted in Des Moines for robbing pensioner E. H. Lyman, 72, of a pension check and $100.

Marion Des Moines Cedar Rapids Malone Robert Snyder E. H. Lyman

Mob tries to lynch William Edson in Indiana

A mob of about 300 men attacked William Edson in Vincennes Indiana this morning but police repelled them with gunfire. Edson was removed to Terre Haute for safety after the failed mob action.

William Edson Indiana Vincennes Ind Wm. Edson Edson Terra Haute

Fire in German Coal Mine Believed to Claim 80 Miners

A fire at the Hungen Hesse coal mine began today and is believed to have killed about eighty miners. Berlin reports the disaster as a major mining tragedy with rescue efforts underway.

Germany Berlin Hungen Hesse

Schley Bill Reported To Senate

The committee on naval affairs favorably reported a bill that would place Schley on the retired list and grant him the pay of a rear admiral on the active list.

Washington Schley Senate Committee On Naval Affairs

Premier Salisbury Unwell Reported in London

Salisbury Hill London reports Premier Salisbury is ill with illness noted in the capital on June 18.

Salisbury Hill London Salisbury

Testimony of healing at Columbus Junction meeting

Three individuals testified they were healed by divine power at a Woodworth meeting. A Denver woman said doctors deemed her incurable from Bright's disease, but she can now walk half a mile from the hotel to the meetings. An Illinois man with long stomach disorders appeared healed, and a rheumatic youth can run about the tent. In other news, Clinton Letts of Chicago did business here, L. C. James of Washington traveled home, Rev. F. W. Adams and Rev. Taylor attend Nichols district conference, the Iowa River rises, flooding bottom lands and crops, and Chas Wonnell of Wapello advertised the celebration there.

Columbus Junction M. B. Woodworth Denver Bright Illinois Clinton Letts Chicago L. C. James Washington F. W. Adams Rev. Taylor Columbus City Nichols Iowa Chas Wonnell Wapello

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