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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
1
In Washington on March 1 Mrs. Roosevelt entertained about 400 members of the Mothers Congress in the East Room. Assisted by Mrs. Birney, she spoke with Prince Henry briefly and engaged in conversation with Mrs. Birney about the congress and child welfare.
Reports warn Pittsburg faces the greatest flood danger in its history as rising waters force residents from low lying areas. Officials urge evacuation and monitor river levels across the region.
Snow flurries expected tonight with a chance of snow in the eastern part Sunday. Warmer later, with colder temperatures tonight across Iowa and surrounding regions.
Prince Henry's special is delayed near Portage as a freight wreck blocks the line two miles west. Secret service keeps a shabby man away from the prince during a brief walk. He is due in Chicago Monday after arriving late at Johnstown and passing Pittsburg en route.
A Salonica dispatch reports missionary Miss Stone and Mime Tsilka endured severe hardship from November onward, kept in caves as brigands moved them. They faced little outside news except ransom updates and learned of McKinley’s assassination during captivity. Stone plans to visit her mother in the United States in coming weeks.
Washington March 1 Congress will not act on Schley resolutions as the house naval committee votes 9 to 5 to adjourn without action. Representative Foss was absent at Annapolis with Prince Henry and paired against Schley with Representative Rixey. Acting chairman Dayton said Congress would not pursue the case in any chamber.
Nashville reports a circulating rumor that J Pierpont Morgan has given two million dollars to Sewanee University. Dr Hayden West confirms telegrams about the gift but declines to disclose details while stating the university is banking on the $2,000,000. Vice Chancellor Wiggins is in New York. Morgan reportedly promised to consider a spring action.
In Leavenworth on March 1 Frank Burianek a saloon keeper shot Daisy Carpenter in his establishment and then killed himself with a heart shot. The woman died shortly afterward.
Shareholders in Paris adopt a resolution to suspend talks on selling the unfinished canal to the United States after receiving word from Colombia that the concession cannot be transferred without Colombia’s assent and changes to articles 21 and 22.
London reports that War Secretary Brodrick announced General De Wet’s son was captured while revealing that General Louis Botha was prisoner and then escaped. The tale, tied to the Knapdaar laager action, came via a field officer’s private letter sent through a port to bypass censor scrutiny.
English newspapers show improving editorials on Prince Henry of Prussia's U S visit. Pall Mall Gazette lauds American press for restraint in the prince's mission reveal and notes imperial authorship in the invitation to shake hands.
President Roosevelt discussed Cuba tariff with his cabinet and may send a decisive bill urging action. He avoids dictating to Congress but views the issue as serious and requiring heroic treatment to secure necessary action.
In Campton Kentucky on March 1 two feuding factions led by Jay Napier and John Faulkner clashed at Vortex. A later engagement between the united bands and Sheriff Stamper’s posse left several wounded including two members of the sheriff’s party.
A New York report states a man accused of stealing 30000 from a benevolent society of Jassy Roumania was arrested aboard the Hamburg America line steamship Pennsylvania on its arrival from Plymouth. He was listed as Herr B. Nanalin and was accompanied by his wife.
Pittsburg and Allegheny report rivers rising with forecasts of a 35 foot flood. Basements are flooded, mills closed, streetcar service ruined, and 10,000 workers idle as the Lackawanna and Schulkill valleys suffer extensive damage. Cumberland reports subsiding flood danger.
Benjamin F. Ellsworth of Woodstock shoots his wife Alice 42 and Amos W. Anderson 77 with a revolver then kills himself. His son Earl A. Ellsworth was a witness and jailed as an accessory before the fact. Coroner’s jury says the deaths result from bullet wounds. Ellsworth 45 was a repair shop owner. Anderson a retired farmer worth over 20000.
A political message urging voters to support McNutt for mayor praising a clean city administration protection of rights property safety and a strong police force to curb crime.
A partisan front argues for the Republican slate in Muscatine elections. It lauds aldermanic candidates and condemns Democratic governance, urging votes for McNutt and the full Republican ticket to ensure strong city leadership, prudent finances, and party unity. It cites ward representers and public officials by name and endorses lawfulness and efficiency.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad raises pay for conductors and brakemen on freight trains in New Mexico with local rate increases. In Phoenix the Arizona Supreme Court chief justice Webster Street faces an appeal to remove him amid bribery allegations by mining firms.
Charles W. Clark eldest son of Senator W A Clark won over six thousand dollars in a Oak land race card Tuesday racing Muresca and Lary Wilt at Oak land.
In Washington on March 1 the House Naval Affairs Committee blocked a bid to report a resolution to tender Congress's thanks to Rear Admiral Schley. The move ends an unsuccessful effort to advance the measure through the committee.
William H Watson president of the Pioneer Furniture company died yesterday morning at Eau Claire Wisconsin leaving an estate of about 50900 with no will and no heirs. Wire inquiries failed to reveal any relatives.
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina sent a letter to President Roosevelt urging him to keep plans to visit the Charleston exposition. The aim was to avoid the Tillman row and the lieutenant governor nephew’s conduct from affecting the trip. It is unclear if Roosevelt will still attend.
The cabinet met three hours to discuss Cuban matters. General Wood reported Cuba elected officials under its constitution and May 1 was tentatively set for inauguration. After inauguration, talks will outline treaties and the timeline for U S troops leaving and power transfer to Cuba.
Terre Haute March 1 Miss Tenise Aiken of North Eighth street split her side laughing at a German comedian. She felt a sharp pain but did not leave the theater. A physician found the diaphragm slightly torn. she was told to rest. She is rapidly recovering after home remedies and bed rest.
Hodgenville Kentucky March 1 The birthplace of Abraham Lincoln near Hodgenville is advertised at sheriff s sale for taxes The site once hoped to become a government funded public park waned after the Lincoln cabin was moved to Central Park New York City and has since fallen into disrepair with value only covering the tax bill
American-bound crews from English ports infected with smallpox must vaccinate all officers, seamen, firemen, and emigrants starting today unless recently inoculated. Liverpool, Glasgow and London included. Plymouth and Southampton exempted. U S consul will inspect and may tighten rules if epidemic grows.
Ridgway Pa March 1 Bartel Sweeney and his daughter Mary were found dead in their Wilcox home with crushed skulls and decomposed bodies. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive in this aged farmer and his daughter slaying.
A Rhodes death report circulates with no official confirmation or details from authorities. The item notes uncertainty while restating the basic notification. Further verification from the police or coroner is awaited.
London reports a circulating rumor that Cecil Rhodes is dead among stock brokers. Telegrams from Cape Town say Rhodes is ill but do not confirm death. In Constantinople Miss Stone arrived and visited the American minister.
General Frederick Funston departed for New York and Washington amid a flood of invitation offers to lecture. He declined, saying his duties as Brigadier General take priority, though offers ranged from 25 to 1000 dollars per talk. His next stop is Chicago for the Marquette club banquet on March 11.
Governor Taft told the house insular committee that other plans like high taxes or condemnation would provoke ill will and be costlier than buying the friar lands. He pegged the price between 2 million and 7 million dollars but refused exact figures to aid talks. He also noted Manila tobacco wrappers are mostly imported from Connecticut.
In Cripple Creek Colorado Springs during March, February production totaled 50 825 tons valued at 1 855 437 dollars with smelters processing 14 tons for a 840 000 dollar total. Economia mill closure trimmed potential earnings by 150 000 dollars leaving February dividends near 200 000 dollars.
Indianapolis March 1 By a decision of the supreme court the constitutionality of the mortgage exemption law is sustained with two dissents. Forty million dollars of property will be relieved from taxation as mortgaged property up to seven hundred dollars.
Odessa dispatch reports Alexander Aflanoff, an industrial magnate, absconding after committing frauds totaling about a million dollars. English and American firms are among the principal victims.
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