Miles Trouble Grows as President Mulls Early Retirement
The report notes mounting pressure on Miles as calls increase for the president to retire before reaching an age limit. Officials weigh potential succession steps amid political turmoil.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
1
Miles Testimony Sparks Senate Military Committee Speculation
Washington March 21 speculation grows over the Miles testimony before the senate military committee on a measure. Some expect Roosevelt to retire the officer under age limits while others say Roosevelt and Root cannot act on unofficial reports from private session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Senate Military Committee
Asion
Roosevelt
Root
Senate Committee
Congress
Miles Again Opposes War Office Plan for General Staff
General Miles testified before the senate military affairs committee opposing the war department bill to organize a general staff. He warned he would resign if the measure passed, claiming it would subvert military unity. The senate did not take his threats as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Miles
Philippines
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Choate denies threat amid Maine conspiracy claim
United States Ambassador Joseph H. Choate says a circulated US press report is false. He explains a man named Griffiths visited the London embassy with a sealed package marked confidential and urgent claiming to prove British involvement in the 1898 Maine explosion in Havana harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Griffiths
Maine
Havana Harbor
Woman in Duel at Albion Ends in Gunfire
Mrs Adam John Patterson shot George Thompson twice, injuring him in the arm and leg during a duel tied to a district court case. Thompson fired back wounding Mrs Patterson’s cheek and a dairyman named Forey in the foot. Patterson fired three shots and Thompson two as the trial over alleged assault continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion, Neb
Adam John Patterson
George Thompson
Patterson
Woman Dines in Trousers At Aiken Luncheon
Lady Constance McKenzie caused a stir at a luncheon on Mrs. Richard Stevens' lawn in Aiken wearing top boots trousers and a riding coat while other women kept conventional dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Constance McKenzie
Richard Stevens
Aiken
Million Dollar Bonus Offered by American Tobacco
Ogden's Limited in London announced an offer from the American Tobacco Company to British retailers. The deal promises the entire net profit plus a $1,000,000 yearly bonus for four years to their customers in response to a boycott of American goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Trust
London
Imperial Tobacco Company
Ogden's (Limited
American Tobacco Company
Aging couple weds in Marshalltown with large age gap
In Marshalltown Iowa on March 21 Rev Samuel Jay, aged 70, married Edith Stanley, aged 80. The couple, well known in the county, will reside in Albion after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Samuel Jay
Edith Stanley
Marshall
Albion
Blockade lasts six days delays rail traffic
Passengers reach St. Paul after a six day blockade tied up rail lines. Train services faced disruption as crews cleared the stoppage and resumed trips, with travelers affected across routes into Minnesota. Authorities reported progress toward normal schedules by the weekend.
Passengers Reach St Paul After 150 Hour Snow Blockade
Three hundred Great Northern passengers snowbound in North Dakota for 150 hours arrived in St Paul with over forty baggage cars and twenty tons of mail. They report extreme privation as coal and food ran low before thawing plows reached Willis ton, S D where supplies were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Great Northern
North Dakota
Williston
S. C
Great Year for Railroads
Chicago reports a boom in railroad building with double the new track planned for the year, surpassing all years since 1890. Projections indicate 1901 will exceed past totals, though 1888 remains the single peak with 7,100 miles laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
United States
Atlantic freight boom widens cargo routes from Europe
Cargoes from England, Germany, and Sweden are now feasible due to unprecedented raw material demand and depressed Atlantic freight rates. The unusual market allows shipments from multiple nations as trade ties strengthen and shipping costs remain historically low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Sweden
Pierce Arrested For Tampering With Mail In Waterloo
Waterloo man John W. Pierce was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Healy for tampering with the mail. He was taken to Cedar Rapids for a hearing on charges that he took a $15 check from a letter belonging to H T Fisher and tried to cash it. The letter, expected months ago from Nora Springs, later provided a duplicate check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
John W. Pierce
United States
Healy
Cedar Rapids
H. T. Fisher
Fisher
Nora Springs
Fife Murder Case Deliberations Reach Jury
Savannah Mo March 21 The arguments in the Stewart Fife murder trial ended at 9 PM and the case was sent to the jury. Mrs Addie Richardson widow of Frank W Richardson was accused by state attorney K P Cross of aiding the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Stewart Fife
Frank W. Richardson
Addie Richardson
K. P. Cross
Kane County Republicans Name Burke Southworth Klein Delegation
In Aurora Kane county voters endorse the Burke Southworth Klein group backed by Congressman Hopkins. They defeat the Tarbie Bees independent ticket to win a spot at the county convention in Geneva on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
Kane County
Burke-Southworth- Klein
Hopkins
Genevat
Tarbie-Bees
Importation of Pig Iron Reaches Philadelphia Port
Philadelphia marks the arrival of 10 000 tons of Cleveland pig iron bought by Pittsburgh manufacturers to ease current difficulties in iron and steel. More consignments are expected to follow this initial shipment today at the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cleveland
England
Pittsburg
Croker Still in Politics Behind Tammany Conduct
New York dispatch asserts documentary letters show Richard Croker as real head of Tammany Hall guiding how the organization should operate and how to treat Lewis Nixon. Nixon issued a formal statement implying power to remove Croker allies from Tammany if he chooses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Organization
Richard Croker
Leters
Croker
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
General Elisha B Hamilton Dies at 64 in Quincy Ill
General Elisha B Hamilton, prominent attorney and politician and Grand Army reader, died suddenly yesterday in Quincy Illinois at age 64.His death leaves a notable figure in local political and veterans circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy, Ill
Elisha B. Hamilton
Grand Army
Army nominations raise brevet commission ranks
Nominations for brevet commissions were submitted to raise ranks in the army. Officials and officers await approval, with potential promotions affecting command structure and duties.
Long List Sent to Senate for Brevet Nominations
Washington March 21 Among a long list of nominations for brevet commissions in the volunteer and regular army sent to the senate for confirmation were Major General by brevet Harry Egbert for gallantry at Malinta Philippines where he was killed Brigadier Generals by brevet Emerson Liseus for gallantry at Tianjin China where he was killed Chas Wikoff for gallantry at Santiago Cuba Volunteer Brigadier General by brevet John Whalley First Washington Infantry for gallantry near Manila Lieutenant Colonel by brevet Major John A Logan for distinguished action at San Jacinto Luzon where he was killed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Harry Egbert
Malinta
Philippine Islands
Emerson Liseus
Tien Tsin
China
Chas. Wikoff
Santiago
Cuba
John Whalley
Washington Infantry
Manila
John A. Logan
San Jacinto
Luzon
Fire Destroys Craig Home Near Riverside
Riverside Louisiana March 21 Fire last evening at 5 o clock consumed the Craig residence in the country with damage severity not yet learned. The blaze disrupted the area briefly as authorities investigated the cause and extent of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Craig
Turkey seeks allied intervention over Macedonian dispute
Constantinople March 21 Turkish government directs Ottoman ambassadors to seek friendly intervention from the powers at Sofia to resolve differences with Bulgaria over Macedonian affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Sofia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Kansas Methodist Pastor Accused of Heresy
The Rev. Granville Souther of McPherson Kansas faced charges of heresy at the Southwest Methodist Episcopal conference. He is accused of disseminating anti orthodox doctrines and atheistic evolutionist views and was to be tried in Arkansas City on March 26.
Hitchcock to Stay in Post, Official Declares
An official close to Secretary Hitchcock said today that Hitchcock has no thought of resigning, clarifying rumors amid Washington chatter on March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Weather Indications Point to Showers in Iowa
Chicago March 21 Special indications forecast likely showers tonight and Saturday for Iowa with the southwest portion most affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indi
Iowa
Des Moines Women Accused of Immoral Baby Adoptions
Des Moines officials reveal a district court suit over possession of two babies and allege a wider scheme by certain women to adopt and keep infants to present themselves as respectable mothers, aiming to deceive society. Humane Officer Crawford says the practice has been widespread and will be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Crawford
Walters bill aims to curb glucose works pollution in Iowa River
Des Moines March 21 Walters bill designed to prevent the Marshall town glucose works from polluting the Iowa River passed this morning. The tie vote to concur in the conference report on the Hoar resolution requires another conference. The reformatory bill drew a hard fight. A Knoxville substitute to replace Ames with Anamosa sparked parliamentary tactics and was tabled. The senate spent the session debating county sheriff compensation with no action. J. E. Moreomvbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Lowa
Knoxville
Anamosa
Senate
J. E. Moreomvbe
Abolish Speer Method Likely In Sioux City Schools
Captain T. C. Prescott as new board president will urge ending the Speer method of arithmetic teaching. He and likely enough board members support removing it from the curriculum. The method uses symbols including blacks and other figures, with teachers split on its merits and legal defenders and critics alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
T. C. Prescott
Board of Education
Speer
Prince Henry Hoists Flag Aboard Kaiser Friedrich III
Berlin report says Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia has hoisted his pennant on the battleship Kaiser Friedrich III as commander of the squadron in Kiel waters. The ceremony marks his command assignment amid naval demonstrations in German Kiel defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel Waters
Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
Iowa Lawmakers Move To Redistrict And Reform Ballot Laws
Des Moines reports indicate the house committee backs redistricting that would shift representation, cutting Lee and Des Moines counties while others keep two. The educational board bill faces hearings as normal schools and universities lobby. Primary elections law fails but amendments seek county choice on caucus or primary use and potential reconsideration. Senate debate covers livestock pavilion funding, negotiable instrument reforms, and the Mossberry railroad debt bill passes the house. Senate considers Hamann interurban bill while Hoar anti injunction measure is tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee
Lee
Des Moines
Scott
Clinton
Linn
Dubuque
Pottawattamie
Polk
Lee-Des Moines
Educational Board
House Committee On Judiciary
State Normal School
State University and Agricultural College
Searley
Normal School
McNie
Benton
Senate
Garst
Appropriations Committee
Harriman
House
Clarke
Iowa
State Bankers’ Association
Kendall
Monroe
River Rising Ice Gorge Closes South Bend Da Kota
River rising ice causes gorge near South Bend Da Kota to flood, prompting closure of the area and evacuation advisories as waters advance and access becomes unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Gorge
South Bend, DA
Bridges Swept Away In Maine And Iowa Floods
The Missouri River rose eight feet at Chamberlain South Dakota as ice jams broke. In Maine a toll bridge and the Maine Central bridge between Bangor and Brewer were carried away by floods, with sightseers aboard. several deaths reported and many unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Chamberlain, S. 3
Little Bend
Bangor
Maine Central
Brewer
Iowa City Electric Railway Franchising Meeting
Commercial Club and residents discuss George McKay franchise for a street railway in Iowa City. Objections to the ordinance lead Mayor Stebbins to appoint a committee including Euclid Sander and Milton Remley to confer with Coffinberry. Committee to report Friday evening and rally citizens for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Commercial Club
George
W. J. Welch
M. J. Moon
J. G. Lindsey
W. H. Graff
W. H. Bailey
Ames Professor Leaves
Ames Iowa March 21 Professor James Atkinson of Iowa State College has tendered his resignation to take effect April 1. He will join the Iowa Homestead as editor. In five years he served the agricultural department with notable contributions amid recent losses of three top specialists due to compensation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
James Atkinson
Iowa State College
Iowa Homestead
Atkinson
Agricultural Department of the College
Wireless telephony tested on Potomac with partial success
A practical test of wireless telephony over a third of a mile on the Potomac river yielded partial success as participants recognized a harmonica and heard counted voices at the far end. Overland tests produced more satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Potomac River
Lathrop Sues Flick & Johnson Construction
The district court in Red Oak Iowa hears a damage suit by F Lathrop against Flick Johnson Construction seeking 2000 dollars for injuries after a runaway blamed on an engine used by the defendant near Red Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
F. Lathrop
Flick & Johnson Construction Company
Here
May Hope Granted Divorce in Nisi Decree
London court grants nisi divorce to Lord Francis Hope with costs against May Hope due to adultery with Capt. Putnam Bradlee Strong, son of ex mayor of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Francis Hope
Nisi
May Hope
Putnam Bradlee Strong
Strong
New York
Don’t Miss Concert Tonight At High School
A high school concert is scheduled for tonight with admission set at 25 cents. Local residents are urged to attend and support the event.
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Bassyment
Antagonist
Unger
Pierce
Fife
Mrs. Richardson
Hamilton
Kansas
Mr. Louther
Eve
Adam
God
Cain
Christ
Souther
Kansas State Holiness Association
Reforma
Tory
Prince Henry
DES Moines Bureau Journal
Des Moines, la
Sweet
Railroad Committee
Hoar
Jos. E. Morcombe
Kota
Iowa City Electric Railway
Homestead
Flick & Johnson
Construction Company
Captain Strong
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