Against Contract Carriers Beaten
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
1
House to Beat Rural Free Delivery Contract Bill
Washington dispatch reports the rural free delivery contract bill faces heavy opposition in the House. It is expected to fail with at most 20 representatives backing the measure, despite Democratic support. Frank Stillman notes Democrats will offer stronger backing but cannot salvage passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Journal
Washington
House
D. C
Frank Stillman
Eluding Officers: South Dakota murder suspect still at large
Waterloo and Cedar Falls detectives have hunted John Wilson alias J B Farrell for ten days for the Spink County murder of Frank Nobel. A Minnesota deputy sheriff and a detective traced him to Cedar Falls and watched the postoffice, where two letters were found, but Wilson did not appear for mail on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
John Wilson
J. B. Farrell
Spink County
South Dakota
Frank Nobel
Wilson
Minnesota
Rich Find in Klondike Promises Big Yields
Special Dawson dispatch reports Richard Butler owner of Discovery claim on Bear Creek near Klondike Yukon may abandon property but finds old bedrock deep below first layer. He recovered $15000 in one day with a single pan yielding $600. Other claims begin prospecting this bedrock amid excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Dawson
Klondike
Richard Butler
Bear Creek
Roosevelt Finishes Deer Habitat Book For Publication
President Roosevelt has completed the manuscript of a new book on scientific research into the habits and habitat of the deer family including the elk and antelope of the western prairies. Most copy was prepared before he became president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Bullman Triumphs In Close California Handicap Finish
Jockey Bullman closed his California campaign with a dramatic seven furlong handicap victory aboard Articulate. Colonel Ballantyne led to the final stride, but Bullman surged to nose ahead at the wire for a sensational win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bullman
California
Articulate
Colonel Ballantyne
Rebellion Spreads in Kwangsi Province Amidinsurrection
Hong Kong report states the Chinese rebellion in Kwang Si province is rapidly spreading with unrest reaching Kwe-Lin and Nan-King, the newly opened river treaty ports. Propaganda calls for overthrow of the Manchu dynasty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Kwang Si
Kwe-Lin
Nan-King
Emperor pleased by Prince Henry reception in America
Berlin reports Emperor William is highly pleased with the welcome given to Prince Henry during his U S visit. He praised Roosevelt and family for their cordial reception and noted the enthusiastic welcome by Americans. German reporters say the prince’s conduct impressed U S newspaper men and could improve crown press relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Berlin
Emperor William
Prince Henry
America
Roosevelt
United States
William
von Tirpitz
General von Plessen
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Germany
Admiral von Tirpiez
Prince Maas
Henry
Italy
Post Office Robbery Suspects Captured After Chase
Belvidere Illinois March 5 eight farmers pursued James Miller and Daniel Butler through snow for eight miles after a post office general store robbery. They besieged a pumping station for four hours before surrender. Butler from Chicago and both men described as well known crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Ill
James Miller
Daniel Butler
Herbert
Butler
Chicago
Rock River Rampage Floods Minnesota Towns
Rock River in eastern Minnesota surges during its annual flood. Rail and road routes washed out, bridges destroyed, and property damage widespread as the overflowing river runs through La Crosse area. Salvation Army band narrowly avoids drowning in the resulting chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Minnesota
la Crosse
Wis
Rock River
Here
Senate considers higher levy for state university
Des Moines reports a morning senate session debating a one-fifth mill increase for the state university. The house again killed the Hoar resolution. The collateral inheritance tax bill remained unfinished as Knoxville normal school plans were under review this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
State University
House
Knoxville Normal School
Santos-Dumont Arrives in London For Coronation Festivities
The aeronaut M. Santos-Dumont reached London on March 5 and spoke of adding to coronation attractions by making ascents. He may tour St Pauls Cathedral as he did the Eiffel Tower and will then proceed to New York for exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
M. Santos-Dumont
Eiffel Tower
Santos-Dumont
New York
West Liberty man buys farm and sells Kimball farm
Jake Peters of West Liberty spent yesterday in the city on business. He has bought the farm where he lives and sold the Kimball farm to Geo Weiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Peters
West Liberty
Kimball Farm
Geo. Weiss
Akron girl awarded four thousand dollars damages
Miss Myrtle Blackburn of Akron near Wabash Indiana sued the Chicago and Erie railroad for fifteen thousand dollars for injuries from a horse being frightened by a train and throwing her down an embankment breaking her arm. The accident occurred last August and she claimed the engineer failed to give crossing signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
E. Road
Wabash
Ind
Myrtle Blackburn
Akron
Chicago and Erie Railroad
Re elect President Schwab At U S Steel
The directors of United States Steel Corp met in New York on March 5 and re elected President Schwab and all other officers whose terms were up. Only routine business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Congressman Rufus Polk Dies in Philadelphia Hotel
Congressman Rufus Polk of Pennsylvania collapsed and died in the Walton Hotel Philadelphia this morning. He faced political duties in Congress and was a member of the state delegation. He appeared in robust health before the sudden collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Pennsylvania
Washington
Rufus Polk
Walton
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Receives Boer Envoys in Brief Interview
President Roosevelt met with Hendrick Miller C. M. Wessels and C. D. Wollerans the Boer delegates in Washington. The envoys refused to reveal any outcome of the talk and pressed for U S intervention to curb British supply shipments. The president treated them as private citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Hendrick Miller
C. M. Wessels
C. D. Wollerans
Peal
Rock Island Extends Line to Indianola Southwest
Des Moines reports the Chicago Red Island Pacific has bought the Kansas City Northern link from Kansas City to Pattonsburg Missouri. Possession is April 1 and after that the Bur lington tracks into Kansas City from Cameron will be dropped. The move aims to strengthen Kansas City access and may lead to a new Indianola to Linnville connection for a direct route to the western and Iowa division with early surveying already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Des Moines
Chicago, Red Island & Pacific Road
Kansas City
Pattonsburg
Cameron
Rock Island
Gulf Outlet
Linnville
Western
Iown
Chicago Markets Wide-Ranging Commodity and Livestock Updates
Special market dispatch reports grain prices for Wheat Corn and Oats with fluctuating Mar May and July quotes. It also covers Pork Lard and Ribs futures and Chicago Live Stock results including hog and cattle receipts and price ranges, plus regional receipts for Kansas City Omaha and Northwestern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boers Captured Near Steynsdoorp in Eastern Transvaal
A Pretoria dispatch reports 15 Boers captured near Steynesdorp including Field Cornet Michhiel and Botha's chief telegrapher Cooper. British forces hold the prisoners and telegraph equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botha
London
Pretoria
Michhiel
Cooper
Steynesdorp
Transvaal
Prince Henry's Chicago Visit Showed Grand Baggage Haul
Reports detail Prince Henry and his suite at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago for nine hours. The royal party stayed in fifty rooms with about 138 baggage pieces and 275 more with Henry, including steamer trunks and weapon cases. hotel staff logged over 200 calls to reach the prince on the phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prince Henry
Auditorium Hotel
Royal
Lincoln Park
Germania Club
Three
Henry
Season's Worst Snowstorm Strikes Across Region
A severe snowstorm lashes the area causing heavy snowfall, slick roads, and power outages. Emergency crews respond as weather authorities warn residents to stay indoors and expect continued impacts through the day.
Severe Winter Storm Hits Multiple States with Crops Damaged
Reports from Virginia Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee describe the worst snowstorm of the season. Crops suffer heavy damage as snow disrupts business and streetcar traffic across Pittsburgh and New York City with blockade threats noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Virginia
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
New York
Miss Roosevelt to Visit Cuba for Several Weeks
Miss Alice Roosevelt accepted an invitation to visit the Governor General of Cuba and Mrs Leonard Wood at the governor's palace in Havana for a visit of several weeks. The Washington posting notes her renowned travel and social experiences accompany the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
United States
Cuba
Leonard Wood
Havana
Prince Henry Special Passes Through Cleveland
The Prince Henry special traveled east through Cleveland at nine this morning, pausing five minutes for a breakfast table departure. A crowd cheered at the depot with no ceremonies. In Erie, secret service restrained a man seeking the train. the Prince invited him aboard and spoke briefly, identifying Peter Kaepp, his valet 20 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Erie
Secret Service
Peter Kaepp
King Edward Abandons Ireland Visit Over Irish League Action
London reports the projected visit by King Edward to Ireland has been abandoned. The decision is understood to stem from the aggressive stance of the United Irish League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
Edward
United Irish League
Mrs Howe Not Dead Rumor Dismissed
Boston report clears up a circulating rumor that Julia Ward Howe is dead. The text states Mrs. Howe is not ill and remains well, debunking the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
Boston
Battle Creek Sanitarium Fire Probed as Digging Continues
In Battle Creek Michigan on March 5 one hundred workmen excavated the ruins of the Sanitarium after a deadly blaze. They uncovered a charred skeleton of a man among the debris as rescue efforts proceed and officials search for additional victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Mich
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Bank Burglars Grift Over Four Thousand Dollars
National Bank in Montgomery Indiana was burglarized this morning. Cracksmen escaped with over four thousand dollars, according to reports from Washington Indiana dated March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Indiana
Washington, Ind
Montgomery
For Sale or Rent Three Farms by James Featherstone
For sale or rent three good farms listed by James Feather stone with inquiries directed to Horan and Devitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Featherstone
Horan & Devitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democrats For
North America
Battle Post Office
C. BH. Wessels
Messrs. Wessels
Wolmarans
Uncle Sam
South Africa
Presidem
H. J. Holer & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Omaha
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Texas
Prince
Fic
Miss Roosevelt
Ceeds
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