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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
1
Chicago May 2 United States meat market faces possible price panic if packers continue to refuse cattle purchases. Commission men urge farmers to hold back to prevent a glut while beef and pork prices slump due to warm weather and heavy cattle receipts. Government action on packers debated as Roosevelt may review papers next week.
The third national conference of the United Christian party met at Blackhawk Inn Rock Island May 2. Resolutions favored gradual army reduction and settling international differences by arbitration. The 196% platform was reaffirmed. The party urged immediate settlement with the Filipinos and deplored war between Great Britain and the Boer republics. An international conference is planned for St. Louis in 1903.
Archbishop Keane of Dubuque will dedicate the Mount St. Joseph chapel and college in Dubuque today. The buildings, designed under Henry J. Schiacks of Chicago, make Mount St. Joseph a leading institution for the education of young women. Patrons benefactors graduates and former students are invited to attend.
A destructive blaze in Takageno today in Yokohama prefecture left 75 people dead and many buildings destroyed. The fire swept through the town causing extensive ruin and loss.
A Guatemala cablegram to a San Francisco shipper states about 1000 lives lost in the April 18 quake and more than 36000 made homeless, detailing the catastrophe and its scale.
In Lone Tree Iowa last night Carl's general store was robbed of 16 suits along with a quantity of shoes and hats. The thieves fled west on a hand car and dumped it in the Iowa River.
Senator Allison proposes a 15000 dollar site appropriation for Muscatine as part of a public building bill. The measure, linked to a 150000 eventual building value, faces senate passage, with Burlington's allocation rising to 20000 dollars.
A fire started by a hot steel buster into naphtha paint caused a blaze at Bettendorf Axle company on Front street Davenport. Flames spread rapidly through the works and a nearby hotel roof caught fire but was quickly controlled. Loss estimates ranged from 106000 to 250000 dollars with possible relocation of operations to Gilbert.
Paris reports that the dowager Queen Margherita of Italy has decided to retire from public life and take the veil. The move would end her public duties and mark a quiet close to her royal role.
President Roosevelt and daughter Alice attended the Navy Academy graduation in Annapolis. He urged readiness as the nation’s safeguard, warning that failure of the navy could lead to defeat if war comes. The court case of Mary Bains v City of Muscatine proceeds this afternoon with witnesses and instructions in place.
A special panel of thirty jurymen was drawn this morning for the case State of Iowa v Thomas Bebb, set to come up next Monday morning.
Venice May 2 officers of the cruiser Chicago who were imprisoned for resisting police were released today and went aboard the Chicago which then left for Trieste. Captain Dayton had the men placed in irons as soon as they boarded.
In Mefford vs Minock grocer Judge Remiley rules sweet cider is intoxicating and issues an injunction banning cider sales. Business leaders vow appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision tars every grocery with liquor dealer status and stirs up local traders.
Mrs. Stephenson reported cows stolen last evening. They were recovered Wednesday night in a field two miles north of town with calves left behind, suggesting the thief could not move them farther. A vegetarian remark is noted in closing.
Arthur Downer the treasurer of the sugar trust testifies before the senate committee resuming its Cuban sugar ownership probe. He backs President Havemeyer on yesterday’s testimony and denies the trust advanced funds to Cuban planters or banks while noting the trust itself holds no Cuban lands.
Mrs. Eliza beth Drake died in Atalissa Iowa May 2 at 1 a m aged 76. Funeral at the Presbyterian church with interment at Melpine at 1 p m Saturday. She leaves three children Arthur Royal and Ida. Friends Quarterly Meeting to be held in the city Saturday and Sunday with preaching service tomorrow morning at 7 p m and a 7:30 p m public service Saturday. A large Cedar county attendance and Rev W J Hadley of Marshalltown expected. Public invited for services.
Reporters quote a man labeled an anarchist who insists his power is used to prevent killings. He argues his influence deters assassination attempts and challenges the charges against him.
Washington sources debunk claims Kemble has been reappointed as collector for the southern district. A collector holds office until removed, with bonds renewed periodically but without a fixed term. The Iowa delegation awaits presidential guidance, while Cummins and Hull loom as potential supporters for retaining or shifting the post.
Severe cyclone battered Decatur County causing extensive damage and power outages. Local officials report downed trees and damaged homes with emergency crews deployed to affected neighborhoods. Residents assess losses as crews clear debris and restore utilities.
A Des Moines dispatch details a tornado in Decatur county with injuries and property loss. Near Lohrville J W Munirni and family were hurt, Bayard and Van Wert suffered wrecked homes and depots, Weldon saw a farmhouse collapse injuring three, and near Hiteman a cyclone demolished two farms and killed cattle.
Members and friends of Company C held a weekly dance last night at the new armory hall. About 30 couples attended despite poor weather, enjoying a delightful evening as the floor quality improves toward city best.
Martin Havercamp rode to Montpelier today to handle insurance for Robert Nugent after a barn and stock were lost in a lightning strike last night. The barn was struck and destroyed and several head of stock were killed.
A compressed tea form marketed for travelers uses fourteen tea pills to the ounce from a Caucasus grower.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with likely local thunderstorms. Warmer in the west portion tonight and cooler Saturday after noon?
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