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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
1
Surrender of Manila Shapes Manila War Narrative
Admiral Dewey testifies before the Philippines committee in Washington on the Manila Bay battle and Aguinaldo’s role. Dewey says he initially downplayed Filipino independence, later worked with Aguinaldo as the insurgent movement grew, and that Manila’s governor general surrendered to him before Aguinaldo’s declared independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
Senate Philippines Committee
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila Bay
The
Manila
Vanderbilt Did Not Pass at Yale Graduation
New Haven Conn June 26 Reginald Vanderbilt and about a dozen Yale seniors were not awarded diplomas with their class of 1902. They remain class members and will receive degrees after passing a single law exam they failed at last week's exams. Vanderbilt stays in New Haven to study this summer and take the fall law exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Reginald Vanderbilt
Yale
Vanderbilt
Tree Planted by Edward Dies in Central Park Oak Declines
In Central Park two historic trees planted by King Edward then Prince of Wales in 1860 show contrasting fates. The American elm prospers at about 100 feet, while the English oak is gnarled and dying despite efforts by Park Department landscape artist Parsons to save it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Royal Guest
New York
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Parsons
Park Department
Drake and Gates Triumph Over Bookmakers at Washington Park
Chicago bookmakers faced a sharp loss as John A. Drake and John W. Gates won with Flying Torpedo and Conundrum at Washington Park. The duo's success sent odds tumbling from 7 to 1 to 9 to 2 and from 4 to 2 for Conundrum, among a field of 63 bookmakers, with losses reaching as high as $10,000 for several top risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A Drake
John W. Gates
Washington Park
Messrs
Drake
Gates
Minnesota Democrats Nominate Full State Ticket
The Minnesota Democratic state convention in Minneapolis on June 26 nominated a full state ticket led by L. A. Rosing of Cannon Falls, secretary to Governor Lind. Delegates debated nominating Lind despite his refusal, but the plan was abandoned. The platform backs the Kansas City convention declarations and attacks Republican national policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
L. A. Rosing
Cannon Falls
State Central Committee
Lind
Roosevelt Defends Wood at Harvard Commencement
President Roosevelt attended Harvard University’s commencement in Cambridge on June 26 and delivered a notable address defending General Leonard Wood Governor Taft and Secretary Root. He contrasted Britain’s rewards for merit with American harsh criticism of heroes and urged Wood’s continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Taft
Root
Wood
England
Train Strikes Children in Fairfax Fatality
In Fairfax, a Northwestern freight struck three children Alonzo Wells Rosa Geiger and Lena Geiger last night Rosa Geiger died from her injuries Alonzo Wells is not expected to recover and two others were injured in the accident reported from Cedar Rapids Iowa on June 26.
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Alonzo Wells
Geiger
Fairfax
Cedar Rapids
Rosa Geiger
Lena Geiger
Northwestern
Paying Five Years Ahead Contest Peaks at Journal
The Journal's vacation contest sees intense activity with many subscriptions paid years in advance to secure votes for favorite contestants. About 4000 copies circulate each night and 2000 in the weekly, with elections ending next Monday. The paper plans two trips for top vote getters and aims to start preparations soon after the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiteieree
King in hospital shows gradual improvement amid cautious bulletins
London reports a day of cautious optimism as King on the mend. Bulletins note nourishment, better sleep, and stable vitals, while doctors warn the crisis is not over and coronation plans remain uncertain. Royal observers and foreign envoys visit as public mood mixes hope with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Connaught
Lord Lister
Air well in Iowa predicts storms with loud whistle
On Nicholas Molzen's farm in Johnson township Plymouth county a brass engine whistle attached to a well acts as an air well meteorological alarm. When it screeches farmers unhitched teams and drove cattle to sheds as storms approach. The device reportedly saves thousands in property and draws visitors as plans for a county signaling system form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaville
Nicholas Molzen
Johnson Township
Plymouth County
Molzen
Plymouth
Congress backs Panama route canal bill in House
The House adopted the conference report on the Isthmian canal bill favoring the Panama route. If no delay occurs, the current session will adjourn next Wednesday July 2 after completing two minor appropriation bills and the Philippine government bill. The House will vote on the Philippine bill today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Panama
Congress
Hoffman Will Leaves Large Estate to Seminary and Missions
The late Eugene Augustus Hoffman, dean of the general theological seminary, left an estate valued between 10 and 15 million dollars. He bequeathed 100,000 to the seminary and 50,000 to establish the Eugene Augustus Hoffman fund for the domestic and foreign missionary society of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugene Augustus Hoffman
General Theological Seminary
Protestant Episcopal Church
Domestic and
Foreign Missionary Society
United States of America
Man Tries Old Score by Attacking Police Magistrate
In Mattoon Illinois police report 57 year old Police Magistrate Thomas Leach was knocked unconscious by Clayton Andrews in a restaurant. Leach who had fined Andrews 3 dollars seven years earlier was knocked out of the door and may die. Andrews was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Thomas Leach
Metcalfe
Edgar County
Clayton Andrews
Andrews
Leach
Gallaugher Murder Case Sparks Old News Echoes
The Gallaugher murder near River Junction remains quiet with no new leads. Holliday, pictured calmly by photographers, aided the process and even posed beneath a mustache curl. A prior seduction warrant and a near-recapture add context, while Holliday’s estranged wife Bessie Edwards and their child live with her mother in Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gallaugher
River Junction
Iowa City Republican
Holliday
Townsend
Iowa City
The
Washington Journal
Ainsworth
Bessie Edwards
Columbus Junction
Auto mile record set by Alex Winton in Cleveland
Cleveland on June 26 saw Alex Winton clock a mile in 51 1-5 seconds in an automobile breaking all prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Winton
Cleveland
First Tomatoes of the Season Picked by Hoopes
On Tuesday June 24 J E Hoopes picked the season’s first tomatoes at his island place and brought them to market yesterday. He notes this date beats last year’s July 1 kickoff and cites an accurate record of ripening times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hoopes
Mr. Hoopes
Illinois miners give $50,000 to strike fund
The United Mine Workers national headquarters in Indianapolis received a $50,000 donation from Illinois miners to support the strike in the West Virginia coal fields. The Illinois treasury and locals collectively hold nearly $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Seward Man Kills Wife's Alleged Lover Then Self
In Seward Nebraska John Hand a retired businessman was shot and killed by Alex Lange a neighbor and fellow businessman. Lange then attempted suicide and died. The affair involving Hand and Mrs Lange had been the subject of rumors for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward, Neb
John Hand
Alex Lange
Lange
Hand
Folklore Wit On Half Measures And Sleepy Falls
A wry saying notes that a borrower of fifty cents is pleased with halves and that some people might tumble into self awareness only if they slept on the job.
Fish Cause Two Deaths At Miller Park
Nellie Salmon and Agnes OConnor both sixteen were drowned when a boat they shared with four others capsized after an unknown person threw a perch at them. The incident occurred at Miller park in Bloomington NL on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Nellie Salmon
Agnes O'Connor
Miller Park
Hypnotism Discussed as Medical College Curriculum
Dr. Howell T. Pershing of Denver told the Colorado State Medical Association meeting that psychology and hypnotism will soon be part of every medical college curriculum. The idea was supported by many prominent doctors.
Suit over Texas oil lands seeks receiver for Pelham Humphries wells
A petition to Jefferson county district court asks for a receiver for all oil firms with wells or property in the Pelham Humphries survey. About 200 oil companies are named. Plaintiffs claim a three quarter interest in the Humphries league valued at 35 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham-Humphries Survey
Beaumont
Tex
Jefferson County District Court
Pelham-Humphhries
Humphries League
Jumped From Street Car In Fatal Mason City Accident
August Anderson was killed last night while attempting to jump from a rapidly moving street car. He fell backward and the back of his head was crushed in.
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Mason City
Anderson
Scandal Swamps Austrian Prince and Foreign Envoy
A major political scandal shakes Vienna as an Austrian prince and a foreign envoy face disgrace amid allegations of impropriety and official misconduct. Investigators probe ties, with diplomats and court circles buzzing about potential repercussions.
Count Loses Half a Million in Warsaw Baccarat Scandal
London reports say an Austrian prince and envoy visited a disreputable area and became entangled in blackmail cases. Police prosecute several men over the affair. Vienna confirms Count Rudolph Potocki lost half a million dollars gambling in Warsaw in three hours, with his brother losing a similar amount last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Rudolph Potocki
Bacarat
Warsaw
Missouri Republicans Nominate Ticket at State Convention
At Jefferson City on June 26 the Republican state convention adjourned after re electing Thomas J Akins as chairman and nominating a four person ticket for the officers including Superintendent of Instruction J H White Warehouse and Railroad Commissioner long term W S Crane and short term Barney Fruenthal. The platform endorsed President Roosevelt’s administration and named him the logical 1904 candidate amid strong enthusiasm for Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. White
W. S. Crane
Barney Fruenthal
Jefferson City
Thomas J. Akins
Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
Wealthy Niles Man Dies Without Revealing Hidden Gold
Andrew Jackson of Niles Michigan dies after a paralytic stroke leaving a large sum of gold hidden three years ago when a local bank failed. He had several thousand dollars on deposit but distrusted banks. His children will continue the treasure search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Mich
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Pattison Heads the Ticket at State Democratic Convention
Erie Pa June 26 The Democratic state convention nominated three candidates without opposition Robert FE Pattison for Governor George W Guthrie for Lieutenant Governor and James Nolan for Secretary of Internal Affairs The convention adopted a platform focused entirely on state issues with no dissenting voice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE. Pattison
George W. Guthrie
James Nolan
Erie
Andover Seminary to Stay in Andover
Lawrence Mass June 26 at high school graduation exercises President Charles O Day of the Andover Theological Seminary announced by trustee vote the seminary will remain in Andover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Charles O. Day
Andover Theological Seminary
Andover
Mad dog scare prompts citywide dog shootings
In Mattoon Illinois on June 26 Jasper and Richland counties face a mad dog scare. Mayor Wakefield of Newton orders all unmuzzled and suspicious dogs shot to curb the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Ill
Jasper
Richland
Wakefield
Newton
Showers and Warmer for Iowa Forecast
Unsettled tonight and Friday with showers and rising temperature as issued for Iowa. Chicago June 26 Special indications point to warmer conditions following today with continued unsettled weather into the weekend.
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Chicago
Iowa
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Rosing
Woods
Harvard
King
St. Paul's
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Lister
Treves
Smith, Barlow
Laking
Empire
St. Pauls
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince Henry
Prussia
His Majesty
Lancet
Hoffman
Chari
Gallaugher
Atchison
Mo. Pac
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UN. Pac
So. Pac
U. S. Steel
B. R. Ta
Manhattan
Seward
Neb
Denver
Texas
August Anderson
Lon
Missourians
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Old Seminary
Mad Dog
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