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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
1
State troops arrived in Paterson to quell unrest after a strike call. Mills largely opened on time and little disorder was seen. Silk manufacturers say the troop presence will deter anarchist strikers and bolster morale.
Washington Iowa June 20 Special The high school senior class members harmed when a windstorm toppled a schoolhouse after a picnic are now out of danger and recovering. They were pinned beneath debris after sheltering behind the schoolhouse but rescuers freed them. initial fears of fatalities proved unfounded.
In London on June 20 Admiral Charles Beresford sharply criticized the British Admiralty in Parliament. He faulted the coal supply as inadequate and urged reserves to rise from 20 000 to 80 000. He also claimed guns were inferior to those of France and the United States.
The Sprague, built at Dubuque for Consolidated Coal and Coke of Pittsburg, passed Muscatine last night around 1 am. She is the largest boat yet to sail the Mississippi, with hull 275 by 63 feet, wheel 40 by 40 feet, boiler deck 250 by 56 feet, cabin 170 by 38 feet, pilot house 16 by 29, and total weight over 20 000 tons.
Memphis June 20 Richard Olney declined to come to the city to deliver an address, saying he is a candidate for the presidency and accepting the invitation would put him in a wrong light.
Excelsior Springs residents and visitors from across the country will miss Zerelda Samuels mother of the James boys as she retires from guiding tours. The aging caretaker has left the farm moved to a hotel in Kearney after plans to relocate Jesse James’s body. The historic house has been altered with a new addition, shifting from its original condition to accommodate curious visitors.
In New York on June 20 Johann Most, the anarchist, was formally sentenced to one year in prison for praising assassination in a pamphlet about McKinley. After sentencing Most raised his hands and cried that the day would be the funeral day for the free press of America.
A mob of about 200 armed white men visited the Negro quarters in Shawnee Oklahoma and opened fire injuring three people seriously. The incident occurred last night, prompting police and local authorities to investigate.
The thirteenth annual convention of the Boone district Epworth league will be held at Grand Junction today and tomorrow with activities and sessions planned across the two days.
Frank Jones and John Johnson were hanged in Ellicott City Maryland for the robbery murder of a Hebrew peddler. The executions occurred this morning as the sentence carried out after trial.
Windsor June 20 The king passed a good night and his health is now said to be very satisfactory with officials noting continued stability in his condition.
A persistent rumor claims the street railway will extend its line through the fair grounds and grove east of the golf grounds, looping to connect with the Park Place line. A pavilion, bandstand, and picnic area may be built, with a ten minute service via new switches and a planned August opening.
An unidentified man riding the bumpers on a Rock Island fast freight fell off near Avoca and was killed instantly. No further details on identity or circumstances were provided.
Grover Cleveland drew a large Democratic turnout at the Tilden club opening in New York. Also present were David B. Hill and other party veterans. William Jennings Bryan had been invited but did not respond. Cleveland spoke, avoiding references to imperialism or army scandal, signaling policy aligned with the Republicans on key issues. The crowd hailed him as ex-president, with applause and cheers at the end.
Aimed at party unity, the speaker argues for reform without harsh recrimination and urges leaders to abandon failed methods. He warns that democracy’s health depends on open, principled realignment and rejects secrecy or expedient alliances while seeking Tilden era ideals.
Special market dispatch from H J Toher & Co with H E McKay. Wheat corn oats, pork lard and ribs futures listed for July September and June deliveries. Chicago live stock shows hogs higher on open and close, cattle and sheep steady. Liverpool wheat up modestly and prices for primary receipts and shipments noted. Mrs Zimmerman of Jesup declared insane for shopping mania.
Harlan Cooper of Winfield, a section man on the Town Central line, attempted to board a moving train and lost one foot. He is hospitalized as authorities investigate the mishap.
Fair tonight in Chicago with cooler overnight. Saturday will be warmer. Special indications point to Iowa with generally fair conditions through tonight and Saturday.
Wilkesbarre June 20 Leaders of the Anthracite miners strike attach little importance to reports from the south and west claiming bituminous miners oppose a general strike. They expect the Indianapolis joint convention to reveal loyalty to the mine workers organization. Mitchell delays a month for a national convention to let facts be established before instructing delegates.
Joshua W. Hoopes an old and highly respected resident of the county died yesterday at his residence two and a half miles northeast of the city on the graded road. Born in Chester County Pa he moved here as a young man and has lived in the county since 1856. Kidney trouble impaired his health in recent months leaving his wife and two daughters as immediate survivors. A longtime member in good standing of the Society of Friends the funeral will be held at Bloomington church Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.
The Milwaukee road has begun constructing a one story 24 by 144 foot passenger depot two and a half blocks north of the northeast square in Washington. It will include separate waiting rooms, a ticket office, a baggage room and a pavilion.
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