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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
1
Washington reports indicate the Industrial Commission will present to Congress a report stating the Sherman Antitrust Law is inadequate to curb growing capital combinations. The commission will also deliver individual member recommendations, including a call for a constitutional amendment against trusts.
An accident on the Rock Island Bridge near Iowa City Friday injured Ernest Mapes eleven year old water boy for the bridge gang. He and Engineer Smith stepped aside for freight No ninety one when a bridge worker riding the car struck Mapes and knocked him from the structure. Workmen rushed to aid him and relieve his injuries.
Richmond June 25 D C O Praherty proposed inviting William Jennings Bryan to address the constitutional convention. The resolution was overwhelmingly defeated and Bryan later is expected as a Norfolk guest.
Lindsay Smith known for his church hypnosis act was fatally struck by a Northwestern train at De Witt while attempting to board. He was 20 years old and had gained attention after a months long coma following a self-induced trance.
Police and detectives searched woods and surrounding countryside near Paterson for several men accused by Dela O’Brien and Bridget Dougherty of decoying two girls from a church gathering and assaulting them.
Dubuque Iowa June 25 four indictments were returned against Nicholas Engel a loan and insurance agent accused of obtaining about 2500 from widows and converting funds to his own use in a grand jury report filed Saturday
United States District Attorney Rodgers filed a Federal case against Senator W. A. Clark in Helena. The government seeks to set aside patents for about 10,000 acres of timberlands now under his control.
Schmidt Bros promotes a sacrifice sale listing graphophone records at 2.50 a dozen near Hine Bros. Customers are urged to hurry to secure available stock.
Emperor William reviews evidence in the Bremen March assault case against Diet rich Weiland. The imperial court at Leipsic is expected to pass sentence next week after a joint medical opinion confirms Weiland was an epileptic and acting irresponsibly during the attack.
Joseph Larrocca son of Antonio Larocca from Alexandrine del Carreto Italy died after being sunstruck while laboring with a group of about 39 Italians on the Great Western section at Melbourne in Marshall County Iowa.
In Canton Ohio on June 25, Eastern capitalists hold a short time option on Nevada mining dams owned by Mrs Meinley and Mrs Barber. The price is close to 250000 dollars. The Can ton Mining company once owned the claims later transferred to James A Saxton and then to his daughters. President McKinley and Mr Barber represent the women in negotiations and may form a syndicate if the option closes.
In Tromsoe Norway on June 25 1909 preparations complete for the Baldwin Ziegler Arctic expedition. The America departs with the last supplies and four hundred Esquiman dogs and Siberian ponies. Frithscof accompanies with extra provisions and a scientific corps of experts in geography photography zoology mineralogy botany and meteorology to accompany the voyage.
Miss Bes sia Stewart daughter of Senator Stewart of Nevada opens a Newport millinery store praised for social connections and designer taste. The shop carries a sign reading Stewart Importer No 400 Fifth Avenue New York. Three French salesgirls assist customers.
Cedar Falls Iowa June 25 Miss Grace I Norton longtime high school principal here has been elected to a post at the state college of Ames. She will begin her duties at the opening of the fall term.
Report from Bluefield Virginia details a major flood in Keystone Northfork Tug River area with at least 60 to 100 dead estimates and property losses including railroads coal mines and lumber, while 1500 laborers clear debris and restore lines. troops are requested to prevent unrest as relief efforts continue.
The Davenport board of trustees awarded the public library building contract to Northern Building Company for 67 269 dollars, from an estimate of 75 460 dollars by W M Crilley of Chicago. The order excludes book stacks furniture and architect fees. The board expects total completion cost near 75 000 dollars funded by Mr Carnezie’s beneficence.
Tien Tsin June 25 General Tung Fu Liang the Chinese general long suspected as a Boxer sympathizer moves toward Tai Yuen Fu in Shansi province. The Shansi governor appeals to foreign troops for aid to repel the assault.
The world’s fair directors selected Forest Park as the site for the 1903 exposition. The decision announced today at St. Louis follows months of planning and discussion among organizers and city officials.
Springfield mass June 25 accordin g to a letter to Bishop Thomas B Evans of the diocese Rev M J Courtlee who left the church years ago became a protestant minister in Worcester and married will return to the Catholic church He says he has given up his wife and child and will do penance for the scandal at the Franciscan monastery in Montreal Mrs Courtlee has moved to Ontario The infant was baptised in Worcester Catholic rites
Josie Holmes a press feeder at the Continental tobacco works Lawrence and Folsom avenues was scalped Saturday afternoon while at work in the factory.
Columbus June 25 The Republican state convention renominal Governor Nash. The platform warns no prosperity without the party gold standard and Dingley tariff. It calls for reciprocity, a bigger navy, merchant marine revival, and anti monopoly labor and capital rights. Hanna backs Foraker and Nippert is named lieutenant governor after a split on the Supreme Court slate.
London June 25 Lord Russell facing possible imprisonment after the grand jury returned a true bill for bigamy. The nobleman’s matrimonial troubles have been heard in courts at various times in recent years.
Ex County Attorney Master of Warren county says public sentiment toward the alleged murderess has softened and that a parole for Mrs Hossack may be pursued in New Virginia where the crime occurred. Residents consider her near end of life and guilt not fully proven.
Open high low close data for wheat corn oats and livestock at Chicago and Kansas City markets. Receipts show hogs 14 000 cattle 2 000 and sheep 10 000. Forecasts predict clear weather aiding harvest with Manitoba North Dakota and Minnesota showers.
Alexander R. Smith of the New York state canal commission argues that New Yorkers fear a ship canal would turn New York into a by port and allow Chicago and Duluth to supplant the city as a major seaport. He notes city residents with canal interest express this worry.
Washington reports Mrs McKinley, moved from California in frail health, went downstairs yesterday to join the president at luncheon. Dr Rixey said her condition remains favorable and she is steadily improving.
Pittsburg and Lake Erie train No. 23 known as the Cleveland flyer wrecked at Monaca about ten miles west of Pittsburgh. At least two killed and probably thirty hurt.
A carload of Oregon horses will be sold at public auction at the Rock Island yards Friday June 28. Attend to bid on the best lot of horses ever sold here.
Chicago on June 25 reports continued warm and generally fair conditions tonight and on Wednesday. The bulletin suggests no major storms and stable temperatures, with clear to partly cloudy skies likely across the area.
Sunday night burglars forced entry to the Pulaski depot freight room using a crowbar. They removed every chair in the room and took cigars intended for Davis Grocery Co a few lead pencils and playing cards. investigators suspect tramp involvement.
Washington reports rising pressure for the removal of H. Clay Evans as pension commissioner. The Grand Army of the Republic seeks a swifter change, while the president delays appointing a successor until a broader plan for the pension office is found. Corporal Tanner confirms a GOP promise for a new pension chief after McKinley’s term.
Des Moines saloon proprietors feel relief as Judge Bishop plans an informal review of consent statements, comparing names on the list with poll books to identify bona fide voters. The case will be tried on its merits, but a September term is likely before a ruling.
On the transport Hancock sailing to the Philippines a Washington beauty Miss Anne Irvie marries Captain Charles Lyman of the Marine Corps now stationed at Cavite. Lyman helped with the first relief expedition during the Pekin embassy assault.
George Lock of 150 Douglas Street drowned in White River Sunday evening as his bride, married only last Tuesday, attempted to leap in while divers searched for the body. Local reports note the bride’s perilous action during the drowning incident.
Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati has put his son in law the Duke of Manchester in a position to offer creditors twelve shillings sixpence per pound. A meeting will be held Thursday to consider the proposal.
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