19 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
1
General Guevarra, replacing Lucban, agrees to surrender his entire force and all arms and ammunition to American command on Samar. General Smith accepts an armistice to facilitate the surrender, signaling an end to active rebellion on the island.
Prince Henry and his suite arrived in Germany from the United States to a festive welcome in Cuxhaven. The Kaiser greeted him warmly, presented him to mayors, and praised American enthusiasm for their government while joking with Vice Admiral von Seckendorf. The harbor and town wore gala attire as the new Hamburg American line wharf was decked with flags.
The British battleship Revenge on a cruise along the Irish coast intercepted private wireless dispatches between mail steamers and the shore. The admiralty plans to try to intercept Marconi messages from an Atlantic experimental station to test if Signor Marconi has perfected his system.
Former President Grover Cleveland, the United States' only living ex-president, celebrated his sixty fifth birthday in Princeton New Jersey with his family. He commented on the Panama Canal noting it has passed one house and should proceed with careful consideration to avoid it becoming a grab bag for the nation.
In Marinette Wisconsin on March 19 a large group of fifteen fishermen remained stranded on a moving ice floe after their rescuers the Gagnon could not reach them due to heavy seas. A tugboat planned another rescue attempt today to reach the trapped men.
Tom Burns manager of the Jersey City Base Ball Club and former third baseman of the Chicago White Stockings, died suddenly of heart disease last night in Jersey City.
Washington notes include L B Steel named Gra ple postmaster after M Steel resignation. New postmasters commissioned Hans Keeser Elgin James A Cunningham Washington and E M Bowlin Highland Center. Sperry post office becomes domestic money order April 1. Iowa pensions list bonuses to Bonham Benedict and Madison Smith with small increments and restorations.
The grand American handicap live bird tournament will be held in Kansas City from March 1 to April 5 under the Interstate Association. Manager Elmer E. Shaner says it will attract a record number of shooters with 18,060 birds trapped and 7,500 used in the handicap race.
Jefferson City Mo March 19 The state supreme court decided in the Hans Clothing Co versus Watson case that labor unions have the right to boycott. The circulation of boycott petitions is guaranteed in the bill of rights.
Sioux City observers report rising pigeon prices with old birds at about $1 per dozen, doubling normal values. Demand comes from live bird shooting events and eastern restaurant trade, while heavy hens fetch strong wholesale prices and dressed birds retail for around 24 to 44 cents per pound.
President Roosevelt vetoed two private bills. One would grant an honorable discharge for Charles F. Hawley who left the army thirty nine years ago and the other would relieve James W. Howell, convicted of mutiny thirty seven years ago. He says no basis to overturn established judgments.
North Atlantic squadron arrived this morning at Port of Spain in Trinidad. It will likely stay several days to be within easy reach of the Panama isthmus in case the revolution necessitates its presence at Colon.
Edward Green husband of Hetty Green died in Bellows Falls Vermont on March 19 leaving his widow Hetty Green who is valued in the millions.
Harry Garfield son of the late president declines the civil service commission vacancy. The seat may be offered to James A. Garfield. Secretary Root assigns Gen. MacArthur to the Lakes. Funston goes to Colorado and Robbe to the Dakotas. In the Senate West moves thanks to Rear Admiral Kempff for actions at Taku China.
County Attorney Vincent Zmunt traveled to Columbus with three Frizzell brothers to challenge their father’s will. The father, a former Iowa resident, left the estate to his second wife though the sons argue he could not legally revoke their inheritance from the first marriage.
The filing contends the will can be overturned on grounds beyond validity claiming the current Mrs Frizzell is not the legal wife. Lawyers argue about one third of the estate and the total stake around $75,000 in controversy.
Chicago March 19 Dr Edmund J James formally assumed his role as head of Northwestern university at Evanston. The Methodist institution had been without a chief executive since the resignation of former President Rogers nearly two years ago.
Wireless telegraphy was demonstrated on the lakes for the first time as the steamer City of Detroit sent messages from Amherstburg and Bar Point back to Detroit yesterday.
In Dubuque Iowa saloons closed at the stated hour Saturday night and stayed shut until Sunday afternoon in compliance with the mayoral order. It marks the first time the liquor trade observed the Sunday law in the city's history.
Dr Albert Shaw editor of the Review of Reviews tells University of Chicago graduates that money and possessions are not subduing workers and that labor grows stronger. He predicts cooperation will replace fierce competition as industrial combinations evolve toward beneficial outcomes.
A brief report notes limited activity in the House with few votes or actions recorded. The fragment implies a quiet session and stalled or sparse legislative progress. No major bills or speeches are documented in the accessible text.
Des Moines march 19 the primary election bill occupied the house but no vote was taken. The measure was amended to require counties to approve the method. The senate executive session confirmed appointments of Kinne on the board of control and McCurdy as custodian of the state house.
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight in Chicago. Thursday looks unsettled with likely rain in the western areas and warmer conditions in the east.
John Manning of Charlies City Iowa shipped two carloads of horses to the eastern market one load of work horses to North Hampton New Hampshire and one of coach horses to New York City Each car carried twenty eight animals with work horses averaging 1250 pounds valued at 3500 and the coach horses thoroughbreds valued at 14000 The shipment is described as the finest from Chickasaw county and southern Iowa Manning has operated five years and ships about five carloads yearly with New York City as his best market.
Dr. Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt is dying at his Newark home at age eighty three. He was born in Philadelphia and served two terms in Congress from the Newark district. English was a prolific poet and prose writer and a longtime Democratic speaker.
King Edward announced to London mayors that 30,000 pounds is set aside to entertain half a million poor residents during coronation week. He invited the city to arrange a large dinner for 500,000 as part of the celebration.
Lincoln Neb March 19 Following a state board of health meeting it was announced there are 764 smallpox cases in the state. The secretary was ordered to communicate with federal authorities on stamping out the disease. A social messenger will be sent to Nebraska and the telegram will reach Washington today.
Washington March 19. In a Republican conference show of hands the sugar beet men were defeated as the Payne plan for 20 percent reciprocal trade with Cuba passed 85 to 81, limited to December 1, 1903. The Sibley amendment ties reciprocity to that expiry and contemplates broader talks if successful.
In Washington on March 19, Mr Hepburn of Iowa delivers his annual onslaught on the river and harbor appropriation measure. He notes total appropriations near 69 million dollars, praises waste-cutting moves, brushes back canal projects, and recalls past votes on the Hennepin Canal and Missouri river improvements.
A massive blaze destroyed the steamship British Queen of the Phoenix line at Hoboken. Chief Engineer Scott died, six others were injured, and at least one more person drowned while fighting the fire. The ship and several barges burned as waters doused the ruins and rescue operations continued.
Montana Supreme Court orders Judge L W Harney of Silver Bow county to explain his handling of Minnie Healy case. The court seeks clarity on whether the denied motion for a new trial occurred before or after affidavits reflecting on his motives were stricken from the record.
At a Philadelphia banquet hosted by P. A. D. Widner fresh peaches from London drew interest. They sold for $1.50 each, prompting speculation that fruit ahead, priced at 25 cents per basket, may taste better or worse.
A pension department official forecasts a ten year path to cut pension expenditures by half. The current appropriation stands at 135 million dollars, down 3 million from last year, seen as the start of the decline.
Officials examined potential merger implications during a public session. Participants named include city representatives and a consulting firm, with questions about timelines and regulatory hurdles.
John Kennedy, director of the Northern Securities Co. and major Northern Pacific stockholder, testifies in Minneapolis in the Powers suit aimed at blocking retirement of Northern Pacific preferred shares. He says he discussed the formation with James J. Hill several times and last summer urged the Holding Co. to act to avoid a repeat panic in the rail merger.
Henry G. Crumrine, unvaccinated, dies of black smallpox in Cedar Falls. He suffered severe illness and vomited blood before death. Buried at midnight. leaves wife and five children. Modern Woodmen policy void due to vaccination refusal in health.
Ed Dameron paid a losing bet on the Met Govern Sullivan fight by diving into the Ohio River in Louisville on St Patrick’s Day. The river was near freezing as he swam seventy five feet. his moustache froze and icicle hung from his hair. Cameron had bet Henry Yaner that Sullivan would win and paid the stake after McGovern won.
In Columbus Junction Iowa a Republican caucus selected a ticket for May election led by Mayor candidate J R Smith. Trustees named S M Harmon W A Highsmith, Treasurer Fred M Colton, Clerk W T Brown, Assessor G W Breneman. Incumbents C A Sprague and E S Shaffer retire. A rival ticket may be formed.
In Webster City Iowa on March 19 Silas Johnson age 17 was jailed for attempting to wreck a Northwestern train. Described as a would be outlaw and follower of Jesse James he spent time in the woods hunting trapping and roaming before his final failed attempt led to custody.
Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes is slightly weaker today with condition described as marginally improved from prior. The news notes no drastic change and mentions ongoing concern over health.
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