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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
1
The Lusitania with 500 aboard ran aground near Cape Dellard six miles south of St. Johns Newfoundland in fog. Officers and crew restored order as passengers panicked jumping into lifeboats before all were safely landed. ship is believed a total loss though some cargo may be salvaged.
Boston June 26 Christian Science leader Mrs Eddy declares in her annual message to the Mother Church that Christian Science has passed early stages of acceptance and is now entering general recognition. She cites Prof Agassiz on scientific truths arriving after three stages of doubt and discovery.
In Chariton on June 26 Prof Ising and a partner who swindled Charles M Christian out of 116 dollars with a mysterious gold cure for cancer last week were arrested by Sheriff Manning at Rock Island.
William R. Graham of Iowa is appointed paymaster with the rank of captain. A former commissary at Camp McKinley and assistant paymaster, he served in the Philippines. Graham helped reorganize the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Iowa and was long the grand master workman for the state.
In Pampeiuna Spain on June 26 a soldier failed to remove his cap as a jubilee procession passed, triggering a clash with civilians. Swords sticks and fists were used, the procession was broken up and many were injured before police restored order.
New York June 20 The Seventieth National Bank, strained by a debit balance of 983000, which cleared late yesterday, resumed normal operations this morning after financial difficulties.
Captain Edgar C Prickett longtime Iowa Republican leader died suddenly at age 66 in Waterioco. He was one of the oldest residents of the area and a prominent party figure.
June 26 report from Greene details an autopsy showing Mrs. Louis Busse was murdered and that her unborn child also died. The slain man Busse and his hired help were jailed in Allison as public sentiment favored conviction with little defense offered for Busse.
A carload of Oregon horses will be sold at public auction at the Rock Island yards Friday June 28. Do not miss this sale. Best lot of horses ever sold here.
Joseph Cook noted lecturer and author dies at his summer home in Ticonderoga, New York. Born January 26, 1838, he is remembered for harmonizing Bible and science and for his Boston Monday lectures. He trained at Yale and Harvard, taught at Andover and Lynn, and later toured as a reform minded religious lecturer.
A westbound Wabash Express plunged into a washout seven miles east of Peru Indiana killing sixteen and injuring about fifty. Most victims were Italian emigrants while rescue efforts were led by P W White a Black cook who aided workers. Officials confirmed fourteen dead at the scene with two dying later in Peru hospital.
Birefield West Virginia June 26 The flood story from Saturday in the Ek horn valley is deemed greatly exaggerated. Loss of life likely 50 to 60 mostly colored miners or their families. Trains may run by Sunday. Little lawlessness reported as debris marks the flood path and wrecked homes.
Special market report from H J Toher & Co. covers Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs and Live Stock with Chicago highs and lows for June 26. Includes Kansas City Omaha and Liverpool shifts, weather notes, and New York stock tease with wholesale ice cream prices and old phone reference.
In Twochester New York on June 26 striking street car workers battled police after four police volleys. Several strikers were injured by bricks and shovels as they tried to keep workers from taking their places and refused to move.
Burglars entered the home of Rev. E. W. Fowler, pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic church, and stole a little more than $160 raised Sunday for Jacksonville Florida fire relief. The incident occurred yesterday in Sioux City.
A thunderstorm struck Chicago last night as lightning hit the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harrison and Monroe, causing a fire that quickly engulfed and destroyed the building, one of the finest of its kind remaining.
The body of Adelbert S. Hay arrived from New Haven at noon. The casket went to Wade Mortuary chapel in Lakeview cemetery for services. Secretary Hay and family were driven to Samuel Mather’s Glenville home.
Washington dispatch notes Mrs McKinley left her illness behind and rode in a carriage with the president this morning marking her first public outing since illness in California.
Chicago on June 26 sweltering heat sent two people to their deaths and caused eighteen prostrations as temperatures remained high across the city.
Fair and continued warm weather dominates the forecast for Iowa tonight with a chance of thunderstorms later. Cooler conditions are expected in the west portion by Thursday.
Eldon Missouri rumors say the Rock Island Railroad may relocate division headquarters as shops enlargement was ordered then canceled. Citizens fear a new cutoff ending near Floris or Unionville though no concrete plans exist and work has stalled.
In Melbourne the federal assembly votes 64 to 17 to expel Editor Finlay of a local Labor paper for republishing Dublin periodical content dated May 10 that attacked King Edward and led to its seizure by Dublin police.
Havana June 26 Gov Gen Wood III, after days of illness, is regarded as worse with malaria and overwork cited as the cause. The weather and health concerns surround his administration as officials monitor his condition.
William Jennings Bryan declares in the Times that he is not a candidate for any office and has no candidate in mind. He emphasizes democratic principles and argues voters will insist on adherence to those principles despite reorganizers' threats.
At Geo B Jackson’s shop wash goods offered with emphasis on current discounts and a push to purchase now for best selection.
A blaze in the Goodseil building in downtown Iowa City began in the third story near the Conservatory of Music. Citizens' Savings Bank and Goodsell's Conservatory were damaged, adjoining Vetter’s dry goods store saw water and smoke damage, with insurance expected to cover part of the losses.
Seattle June 26. At 5 yesterday afternoon John W Considine promoter of the Standard gambling house and People’s theater shot and killed ex Chief of Police W L Meredith. Considine was slightly wounded in the head. Meredith was son of W M Meredith of Chicago chief of the national bureau of engraving and printing. Considine belongs to a well known eastern sporting family with wide national acquaintance.
St Paul reports the June heat record with temperatures reaching 96 degrees at the weather station, three degrees above the previous high. A refreshing breeze eased conditions and officials logged only one prostration.
Geo Chase and Arthur Schmidt set to start next week on a two month journey visiting Colorado Springs Pueblo Pike's Peak Denver and other notable sites. They aim to view principal points of interest and enjoy the scenery throughout the trip.
A Geneva Sunday School hosts an ice cream sociable three miles up river on Friday evening inviting everyone to attend.
In Columbus the Republican state convention completed its work in a three hour session despite heat. The ticket named Nash for governor Nippert for lieutenant governor Price for supreme judge Sheets for attorney general Emerson for clerk of the supreme court and Cameron for state treasurer with several others renominated. Nippert drew little opposition while Caldwell failed renomination and Cald wel l trailed the ticket. The league backed the slate and opposed Caldwell, aiding a lapse in Caldwell’s prior alignment.
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