England Suffers Blues as War Fears Grow
Editorial notes pessimism rising in England amid escalating war worries. Public mood shown through scarce resources, air raid drills, and civilian anxiety as conflict intensifies.
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Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
1
Rebellion Rumors Grow as Maritz Captures Convoys
London reports pessimism over South Africa and the war with disquiet spreading after a Cape Colony rebellion resurgent claim. Commandant Maritz is said to have captured two large convoys, a loss the government denies. In Pretoria General Hamilton pursues Botha forces in southeastern Transvaal.
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London
South Africa
Cape Colony
Maritz
Botha
Pretoria
Hamilton
Transvaal
Polk County Endorses Hull Amid Convention Uproar
Des Moines March 17 Polk county republican convention gave Captain Hull a testimonial vote of confidence in the Seventh district nomination race. Prouty minority report was defeated 152 to 89, precincts later counted 137 Hull to 164 Prouty with both Hull and Judge Prouty speaking at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
Prouty
Judge Prouty
Fear Seed Corn From Cold Weather Spoils Planting Plan
Illinois Experiment Station tests show seed corn from ordinary cribs has weak vitality due to low temperatures. Much of the just matured corn should not be planted under any circumstances. Farmers worry about seed supply for the coming season as poor vitality yields poor stands and low per acre yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
Illinois Experiment Station
Fatal hog butchering accident in Lake City Iowa
William Hoffs a prosperous young farmer living three miles southeast of Lake City Iowa died after a hog butchering accident when a knife slipped striking his thigh severing the femoral artery and vein. Medical aid stopped the bleeding but he died at 1 am. funeral held Sunday at 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
William Hoffs
Here
Hoffs
Hoe
Mule Kicks Man in Head Near Knox Killing John O'Brien
Sidney Iowa March 17 John O'Brien about 30 unmarried son of Mat O'Brien living near Knox two miles southwest of the city was kicked on the head by a mule and instantly killed The tragedy claims a single death in rural Clarke County from a farm accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Iowa
John O’brien
Mat O’brien
Knox
Charges Against Chicago Postmaster Arrest Civil Service Probe
Chicago Postmaster Coyne faces civil service charges filed by former employee T. W. Wittner alleging political firing of postal workers. The Civil Service Commission will investigate the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Coyne
T. W. Wittner
Shot at former sweetheart and escort in Mount Ayr
Norma Crescelius shot at Miss Louie Campbell and W J Newton at 9 30 pm. The gun misfired. Campbell identified Crescelius who was arrested for assault with intent to kill. All involved are about 21, with local ties to Campbell family and area farmers. Newton had returned home for a visit and had arranged a social. Crescelius pursued a quarrel then opened fire.
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Mount Ayr
Norma Crescelius
Louie Campbell
W. J. Newton
Miss Campbell
Thomas Campbell
Crescelius
Newton
Mr. Newton
New Iowa Lines of Railroads Construction Let to Kansas City Firm
Chicago March 17 contract for the Iowa and St. Louis railway from Elmer Missouri to connect with the Iowa Central near Centerville Iowa and the Chicago and Northwestern near Buxton Iowa was awarded to William Knesick of Kansas City Missouri. The completion date is August 1 and the line is being built by the Gates Lambert Mitchell interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa & St. Louis Railway
Elmer
Santa Fe
Iowa Central
Centerville
Chicago & Northwestern
Buxton
William Knesick
Kansas City
Gates-Lambert-Mitchell
Fire in Bryn Mawr hall leaves four walls standing
Fire swept the east wing of Denbig hall at Bryn Mawr College in the early hours. No injuries reported as many girl students evacuated in scant attire while some assisted the fire brigade in containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Denbig Hall
Bryn Mawr College
Bashor Declines Democratic Nomination for Congress
Waterloo March 17 Hon S H Bashor who had been mentioned as a possible democratic candidate for congress denies any plans to run. He is traveling from the city on a home concern and says his political ambitions are not troubling him in the least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Waterloo
S. H. Basher
Iowa Anti-Saloon League targets Fletcher Howard
Des Moines march 17 members of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League seek Fletcher Howards scalp for letters he wrote as secretary of the Iowa Pharmaceutical association urging druggists to oppose unfavorable legislation. A letter has been written to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Des Moines
Fletcher Howard
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
Married a Weekend Life in Corinth Crisis
Corinth Mississippi March 17 Fred Waiton a traveling man from Bowling Green Kentucky died at a local hotel from morphine taken during a personal crisis intent He registered Thursday with his wife from Jackson Tennessee and had been married only a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth
Miss
Fred Waiton
Bowling Green
Jackson
Tenn
Bubonic Plague Case Reported Outside San Francisco
The marine hospital service reports a fatal bubonic plague case on February 22 in Berkeley California the first death in the United States outside San Francisco United States health officials note the case as an outbreak milestone for early 20th century public health data.
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San Francisco
Berkeley
Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
California
United States
Iowa Caucus On Federal Appointments Soon
The Iowa delegation will caucus on federal appointments as soon as Hull returns. Nominations will probably be sent to the Senate this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Iowa
Hull
Blizzard Lockage Paralyzes Rail Lines Across Midwest
Chicago reports severe blizzard conditions with six feet of snow in many areas. Rail traffic is blocked and cattle losses are expected as storm extends through Colorado Minnesota the Dakotas Wisconsin and the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Patrick’s Day
Colorado
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Northwest Territory
Chester Rowe Appointed Chief Despatcher
The Mexican Herald reports Chester W. Rowe has been named chief despatcher of the Cuernavaca railway with headquarters in Cuernavaca City, replacing John Clark who moves to Monterey and Gulf. Rowe’s acquaintances in the area welcome the appointment. Rowe’s family joined him last year after moving from Atlissa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexican Herald
City of
Mexico
Chester W. Rowe
Cuernavaca Railway
John Clark
Monterey and
Gulf
Chet Rowe
Atalissa
Workman Killed by Cow in Peculiar Depot Accident
Oliver McVeigh of Jackson Miss died at Kentwood Louisiana when a cow carcass tossed by a passing Chicago Limited on the Illinois Central struck him after the locomotive hit the animal. The cow’s body was thrown high in the air and collided with the decedent near the depot under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentwood
Oliver McVeigh
Jackson
Miss
Chicago Limited
Illinois Central
MacVeich
McVeigh
Robbed of a Fortune on European Journey
A Brussels dispatch reports an Englishman and a woman traveling from London to Vienna were robbed of jewelry worth forty thousand pounds. other reports cite eighty thousand pounds. Names not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brussels
Vienna
Denver prize fight smoker aims to please women
Local Denver society at the Denver Athletic club plans a Friday night smoker featuring a prize fight with a program designed to appeal to and satisfy their women friends who have long sought the chance to witness a real bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Athletic Club
Boston Strikers Seek Reinstatement After Union Action
Boston reports that after union meetings yesterday nearly all strikers filed applications to return to work this morning. Not all will be rehired immediately, but vacancies will be created for as many as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ambassador White to Retire Next November
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Andrew D. White will retire as the U.S. representative to Germany in November. Berlin newspapers express regret at the impending retirement and note the confirmation in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador White
Berlin
Washington
Andrew D. White
Germany
St Patrick's Day Observances Across Cities
Reports from New York Chicago and Dublin describe St Patrick's Day events with heavy police presence. New York expects a large parade along major streets while Chicago hosts church services and banquets. Dublin and surrounding areas deploy 250 extra constables to restrain exuberant celebrations.
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New York
Chicago
Dublin
Labean
Armagh
Omagh
Stewarttown
Franchises Backed by City Conventions in Burlington
Burlington voters head to a franchise election after Democrats and Republicans nominate tickets endorsing new electric and gas franchises. Opponents in both conventions were largely ignored as candidates favorable to the franchise were chosen. The franchise election is set for next Tuesday with the city election on March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Electric Company
Frank C. Norton
John H. Gillespie
Emmett Steece
C. E. Loder
al Wilkin
Carl Neis
J. J. Little
Mark Derby
Indians Enroll After Hair Cut Protest
In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory seven of eight full blood Cherokee Indians jailed for contempt of a Federal Court order enrolled with the Dawes commission after an order required each prisoner to have a hair cut. The demonstration broke when the first man lost his hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Dawes Commission
Haymond
United States Territorial Court
Weather outlook hints at fair skies in Iowa region
Chicago dispatch reports indications for Iowa show a fair night and Tuesday with warmer conditions on Tuesday. North and west portions may see mild changes tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Progress Looms For Cruiser Des Moines In Fore River Yard
Engines for the cruiser Des Moines are nearing completion at the Fore River ship yard in Quincy. The work slowed by wooden hull sheathing delays now eased as progress accelerates toward final assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Des Moines
Fore River
Quincy
Crane Hits Bathhouse
Chicago March 17 Rev Frank Crane spoke at McVicker's theater to a large audience about The First Ward of Chicago. The crowd cheered the aldermanic pair’s arraignment and called for amends for past carelessness by city citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McVicker's Theater
Frank Crane
First
John Nor “Hinky Dink
Camille d Arville to Star in Vaudeville and Opera
Camille d Arville returns to the stage after a year away with her husband’s consent. She will perform first in vaudeville and later in a new comic opera, enjoying rest but craving theater excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille D’arville
San Francisco
Camille d'Arville
Mills Post Wage Raise Prompts Return to Work
Fall River Massachusetts March 17 mills posted notices of a ten percent wage increase and the operatives returned to work this morning as usual after the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Fall River, Mass
Senators Debate Ship Subsidy Bill in Washington
Washington March 17 The senate opened with many members in their seats for the final struggle over the ship subsidy bill A Colorado senator urged an amendment forbidding subsidies to steamship companies employing Chinese labor The proposal reportedly has Labor Federation backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
Federation of Labor
Many Have Senatorial Bees
Illinois congressmen visiting the state predict a broader senatorial race after the Republican presidential candidates are chosen. They expect Hopkins to be joined by colleagues who seek renomination for Congress, possibly including Uncle Joe Cannon Hitt and Representative Warner entering the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Congress
Hopkins
Joe” Cannon
Bryn Mawr Dormitory Damaged by Fire
A Bryn Mawr College dormitory building in Philadelphia caught fire last night causing damage to the college campus. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. The blaze disrupted student housing as fire crews contained the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr College
Jeffries Fitzsimmons Postpone Battle Ground Choice
New York March 17 Jeffries and Fitzsimmons decide to postpone selecting the battleground for their big fight until April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rhodes Fails to Improve with Rhodes’ Condition Steady
Cape Town report states no improvement in Rhodes' condition today with little change in health status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Rhodes
Rumple backs Cuba reciprocity amid party unity push
In a Washington letter, Captain Rumple declares he supports McKinley style reciprocity with Cuba, opposing concessions that harm infant industries. Samuel McNutt presses for farm and public support, while Col Henderson and ex Senator Mewatt weigh in on the Cuban policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mewatt
Ise
Henderson
Col. Henderson
Capt. Rumple
McNutt
J. N. W. Rumple
Cuba
Samuel McNutt
Rumple
House of Representatives
Washin’ton
D. C
McKinley
Republican Party
Clayton Named to Washington Post by Shaw
Des Moines reports that R. W. Clayton of Oskaloosa a member of the Republican state central committee from the Sixth district has been offered and accepted a position in Washington under Secretary Shaw. He received a telegram Friday and immediately accepted and departed for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. W. Clayton
Oskaloosa
Republican State Central Committee
Washington
Shaw
Senator Carter's Father Dies in Colorado to be Interred
Edwin B. Carter father of Montana Senator Carter died at St Francis hospital after pneumonia. He was 72. Remains will be moved from Colorado Springs to Pana Illinois for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Pana, Ill
Colorado Springs
Colo
Edwin 8. Carter
Senator Carter
Montana
St. Francis Hospital
Prince Henry Aboard Deutchland Arrives at Plymouth
The steamer Deutchland with Prince Henry aboard touched land in Plymouth on March 17 after a calm voyage from New York. All aboard are reported in good health.
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Deutchland
Prince
Plymouth
Prince Henry
New York
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Gape
Tured
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Fremont County
NEW Iowa Lines OF Railroads
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Howard
Chi
CAGO
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Boston Strikers
Old Ireland
First Ward
Ing
Fitz and Jeffries
Ciples
Clayton
National Capital
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