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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
1
Paterson on June 19 reports a bloody Wednesday riot by silk dyers helpers. Authorities say several shot, two fatally, as mobs wreck mills. Leaders McQueen and Galleano among rioters. Mayor suspends Chief Grant. calls for troops debated. Mills reopen but labor scarce.
Paris reports a fierce clash in the Chad district of Africa between French troops and natives. Fourteen hundred were killed, with the French declaring victory. Reeves was pursued by police and cornered in a wooded area near the city, while O Rourke died in hospital hours after being wounded.
Senator Marcus A. Hanna vows a political war against Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson after Johnson defeated Republicans three times in the city and county. Hanna aims to curb Johnson to keep him from rising to national influence this fall.
An east bound Chicago and Alton passenger train derailed two miles west of Mexico Missouri at 2 pm. Engineer Keller was killed. Thirteen passengers sustained minor injuries from bruises and scratches. Two injured passengers are women from Illinois Mrs. W. E. Spruill Evanston and Mrs. B. A. Higgins Springfield. No cause yet determined. all survivors continued to St. Louis.
Cary J. McAllister of 45 Crawford Street Newark New Jersey visited the White House yesterday afternoon and was arrested for examination of his mental condition. He carried a revolver and claimed he planned to shoot a mesmerist who he said intended to kill him. He is 26 years old and said his troubles began after a Newark girl rejected him.
Rockford Illinois June 19 violence erupted when tensions over hiring a white man sparked a deadly attack on Frank O Rourke. Sam involved in the incident fled and was pursued by authorities as investigators seek motive and full details.
Missouri Supreme Court heard the motion by Attorney General Crow to strike out the Packers return. Attorney New of Kansas City represented the Packers and requested time to prepare briefs. The court granted eight days to file briefs and the case will be submitted without further argument.
John Drayer, 30, died in East Liverpool Ohio yesterday after a street assault by Edward Buchell. Buchell, a local young man, was arrested on murder charges hours later. The June 7 beating left Drayer unconscious following a jealous dispute with a young woman. Buchell admits delivering the fatal blows.
Nashville, June 19. The state Republican convention nominated H. T. Campbell of Carter for governor. Also named J. J. Elliott of Shelby as railroad commissioner and listed a slate for supreme court, chancery appeals court, with several named judges from various counties.
Kansas City Missouri June 19 Chicago and Alton local passenger train No 14 derailed two miles west of Mexico Mo at 2 PM. Engineer M Kellar of Slater was killed as the engine and three cars were derailed. Thirteen passengers were slightly injured but continued to their destination. Cause of derailment unknown. Track cleared and trains resumed within three hours.
Des Moines reports director of the Mint George E. Roberts has purchased the Iowa State Register and will resign his Washington post to manage the paper. The Clarkson family had run the paper since 1870 and the transfer signals Roberts' closer ties to state public affairs.
Peoria Ill June 19 the Northwestern Saengerbund prepares for a four day sangerfest amid elaborate Coliseum decoration and a 600 voice Peoria chorus. Carl Richter of Chicago opened headquarters at the National hotel and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra arrives.
The canal vote is set for today with the Senate poised to decide the matter. Urgent action is expected as lawmakers weigh the canal project and its implications for ongoing water management.
Senate discussions on the isthmian canal bill feature Senator Hoar urging a president chosen route, Senator Clark backing Nicaragua, and Senator Morgan outlining Nicaragua advantages. Hanna argues both routes viable but leans Panama based on available evidence and McKinley era views.
Rear Admiral Crowninshield of the European squadron arrived in Southampton on the Illinois and spoke harshly about the Venice court of inquiry findings involving U S naval officers jailed in April. He noted London released the findings and criticized Captain Dayton of Chicago. The consulate at Venice and defense lawyer urged a drunken plea, which the officers refused.
A large electric car owned by Henry Siegel of New York and Mammoroneck overturned on the Boston road between Mammoroneck and Larchmont. Chauffeur William Goreham was thrown beneath the machine and seriously injured after driving the Siegel party from the railway station to Orienta Point.
A major Creede fire in upper town destroyed a large part of Main Street. Over 200000 dollars in property burned. two lives believed lost and many injured. Six families left homeless as officials suspect incendiary causes and the town suffers extensive ruin.
St. Paul June 19 a general strike of street car men is threatened over calls to reinstate several workers discharged for union agitation If the demand is refused the traction company may face a citywide walkout by its employees
Windsor June 19 The queen and royal family rode to Ascot today while the king remained at home. The absence marks a rare public display with the royal party attending the event without the king in attendance.
Berlin reports the king of Saxony remained in critical condition after an almost full day unconscious. His family stayed at his bedside through the night as death was anticipated at any moment.
The official program for King Edward's coronation lays out two weeks of events in London and surrounding venues. Activities include royal arrivals and state dinners at Buckingham Palace, receptions for foreign envoys and colonial premiers, the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, a royal procession, garden parties at Windsor, and dinners for Indian princes with the king and queen. The schedule ends with a gala performance, a service at St Paul’s, and a king’s dinner for the London poor.
St Louis police search the Mullering farm after Mrs Mullering and 14 year old Emma vanish on May 7. Henry Mullering also disappears. Bloodstained garments identified as Mrs Mullering's are found in the home after neighbors report a quarrel and a German letter warning he would not see her again on earth.
New York reports that tonight Grover Cleveland will deliver a political speech for the first time since leaving the presidency. David B. Hill is announced to appear at the same event, heightening interest and expectations among Republicans in Congress and the public.
At 10 o'clock yesterday all boilermakers employed by Union Pacific walked out in a strike over wage demands. A Chicago molders strike compounds the crisis, with car builders and machinists expected to join, signaling a possible general shutdown of the road’s shops.
Eldorado Kansas reports juror Dell Baker arrested for allegedly robbing juror Walter Warner of 65 dollars. The two men shared sleeping arrangements. Warner then missed the money and Baker allegedly dropped a coin when Warner seized his hat.
A fire broke out today on the new Atlantic liner Eclipse at Greenock. The vessel's stores were destroyed and the ship's scheduled departure for New York was postponed.
Chicago telegram reports showers forecast for Iowa, with additional rain in the area tonight and Friday. The weather bulletin notes unsettled skies across the state.
Des Moines lawyer Judge Charles A. Bishop is seen as the leading nominee to fill the Davenport seat on the Iowa Supreme Court, with Governor Cummins likely to act promptly. Other named contenders include Judges Church Carr and Towner, as well as Dewey and Blanchard. Bishop would accept if offered despite recent district bench departure.
W F Beuck was found guilty in district court of forging a marriage certificate naming Anna McMillan. Beuck and Miss McMillan, coworkers at a Davenport photograph studio, stayed in Polk City overnight to deliver photographs. The mother of Miss McMillan, seeking to appease her, learned of the supposed marriage and the certificate was forged.
At C. V. Shipman home in Wa pello Iowa on June 19 Will Mulhern wed Alta Benson both of Waterloo. The couple returned on the late train to a welcoming rice shower and then began housekeeping above the new millinery store in the town.
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