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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
1
The sultan's organ warns future missionaries cannot open schools while the Turkish war minister orders heavy artillery and two army corps to the Bulgarian frontier. Continued Balkan unrest ties to the action in Macedonia and clashes at Zelinaki where Macedonians are reported killed as uprisings are suppressed.
A five minister committee reported at Fort Sheridan that drunkenness among soldiers did not increase after the post canteen was abolished. Records from Nov 3 to May 3 show little difference in conduct, indicating no clear rise in intoxication following the policy change.
The Young Men's Society for Moral and Physical Development in St. Petersburg marked its first six months under Prince Alexander of Oldenburg’s patronage. Founded by James Stokes of New York, the branch mirrors the YMCA in the United States and Great Britain, now counting nearly 600 members with about 300 in evening classes.
A broken wheel derailed ten cars of Iowa Central freight No 91 between London Mills and Rapatee about forty miles west of Peoria. One unknown man was killed and three crewmen injured including Brakeman Anderson. Cars were scattered in all directions.
A telegram to Harvard College Observatory reports a very bright comet seen at 11 35 GMT from Arequipa. Position given in right ascension 3h 30m and declination one degree.
New York May 6 Dr Samuel Kennedy stands trial for the third time for the murder of Dolly Reynolds at the Grand hotel. The first trial ended with a verdict for first degree murder, the second ended in a hung jury, and court proceedings began anew this morning.
New York May 6 Minister E H Conger has returned and writes in Leslie's Weekly that the powers will likely reach a conclusion on China soon. He notes eleven governments complicate agreement but says China is eager to cooperate within its abilities to settle matters peacefully.
In Omaha on May 6, authorities enforced near total Sunday closing prohibiting sales except for necessities. Doctors issued whisky and cigar prescriptions to meet demand, with $1 per prescription, while only one pharmacist per drugstore could sell on prescription. Some businesses relocated to Council Bluffs to employ performers from the Orpheum circus.
In Chicago on May 6 J H Hasberin a young Russian laborer and his wife were found dead in their bedroom after asphyxiation. A note signed by both stated they killed themselves because they were anarchists and the wife was about to become a mother, arguing they would not bring another child into the world under current social conditions.
The County Board of Control at St Paul Minnesota announced a plan to obtain requisition papers to extradite thirty husbands who deserted their wives. A legislature had enacted wife desertion as a felony punishable by one to three years in prison with a bond to support the family as a condition of suspended sentence.
In an Indian encampment on the outskirts of Valentine Nebraska a Brule Sioux man named Bull-Walks-Behind was killed in a melee that also wounded several Rosesbud agency braves. The fatal shot came from Antoine Ladoeaux ending a long standing feud.
The International Brotherhood of Trainmen opens its fifth biennial convention in Milwaukee with the first session tonight. Leaders say handling a large claims backlog is the top issue and oppose a California sparked effort to form a new union to disrupt the Brotherhood.
London dispatch reports General Kitchener's latest tally: four Boers killed, five wounded and 118 captured. He also seized 106000 rounds of ammunition and 120 wagons.
Melbourne May 6 The Duke and Duchess of York landed from the royal yacht Sophir and received an enthusiastic welcome. A huge crowd cheered as they traveled a carpeted pier and decorated streets escorted by twelve thousand troops and twenty one bands to the governor's residence.
London reports Rome dispatch claims the pope made a will naming his successor altering the usual conclave method. Bavarian note sparked the rumor while Rampolla and Vannutelli are cited as leading contenders should the pontiff die soon.
A group of MorningSide college students were suspended after a hazing incident last Monday night. They abducted C. C. Karkoff from his room and subjected him to various indignities while masked. The faculty investigated and the student body denounced hazing at a later meeting.
Mrs. Kate Achels of Stanton Nebraska, a known Christian Scientist, went to a local cemetery on Saturday and demanded the three graves rise, claiming she would raise her dead children. Authorities removed her after she refused to leave. a charge of insanity was filed, while she asserted her reason was sound. She had recently spoken at a Christian Scientist convention in Omaha before the incident.
News from Jacksonville Florida dated May 6 reports two charred bodies found in the St Johns River with fears of many more missing after Friday’s fire. Survivors estimate at least twenty killed or drowned at the Gardner shipyards pier as authorities reopen winter resorts to shelter the homeless and relief efforts collect funds, food and clothing in New York.
Maquoketa residents schedule the street fair for June 5 6 and 7 with merchants behind the effort to ensure a successful event. Local coverage notes city merchants pushing the plan and forecasts strong turnout.
In Cowes May 6 Shamrock II and Shamrock I sailed a full canvas trial with the old Shamrock taking the lead and finishing about one minute fifteen seconds ahead on an eight mile windward leg. The run home showed Shamrock II trailing by roughly thirty seconds. In Bristol the same day, designer Herreshoff oversaw preparations for launching the cup defender Constitution with launching ways greased and the steel deck being corked.
In El Paso on May 6 the presidential party attended a Juarez bull fight where a bull killed a horse. The visit included a town tour and a breakfast for Mrs. McKinley by local ladies. McKinley arrived with his party at 9 AM, while Diaz stayed in Mexico City and sent General Hernandez with a message and band. Governor Chumada also greeted the visitors.
McQuesten and Sawyer Co advertise storing goods at $2.50 in Muscatine. They urge customers to store with them and ensure items are kept in a safe dry place, stressing the long held pricing.
A vivid travel note praises a historic rail journey via the Lehigh Valley line between Buffalo and New York and Philadelphia highlighting magnificent scenery and superb service along the way.
Partly cloudy tonight with showers in the eastern area. Tuesday looks generally fair with no significant precipitation. The briefing notes indicate Iowa specifics and Chicago context for the period ending May 6.
Charles City May 6 stock subscribers of the electric railway project organized by adopting articles of incorporation with 100000 capital and a seven member board of directors E Waller E Worden C D Ellis George E May Geo W Dawson P H Powers S L Korn all from Floyd county except Dawson from Waterloo The board will organize and elect officers later The capital stock was set at 160000 to save 140 in filing fees under state law
A fire at 9316 Marquette avenue in Chicago claimed seven lives early yesterday. Firefighters and police arrived as victims burned for minutes. a 2 year old girl suffered severe burns after her father, a Dowie follower, refused medical care and was knocked down during the struggle to rescue the child. He was arrested amid threats of lynching.
Invitations are out for the marriage of Charles Larrabee eldest son of ex Governor William Larrabee to Miss Osborn of Rippey. The wedding will be held Wednesday morning May 8 at the home of the bride's father B F Osborn a prominent citizen.
The ladies of the A. M. E. church plan a dinner on Wednesday evening May 8 with supper at 25 cents and a program at 8 o clock including recitations duets trios speeches and solos by local performers. The Y M C A Women s auxiliary meets May 7 at 3 o clock at the Y M C A rooms. Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds a special meeting tonight at 7 o'clock for first degree work.
The Rev Hadhey from Marshalltown spent yesterday in the city for the quarterly Friends church gathering and departed this morning for Oska joosa.
Major Edwin H. Conger declares via The Des Moines Register that he cannot be a candidate for Iowa governor but will accept the Republican nomination if offered. He leaves Des Moines for Washington and will not return before his New York speech May 16.
Following the resignation of Professor Lovejoy at Stanford University last week Harvard announces Professors Lapsiey and Warren will retire at semester’s end and not return, despite offers of full professorships and salary increases. Harvard allowed Lapsley and Warren to fill Stanford vacancies last winter as courtesy for resignations of Dr Howard and Professor Ross.
Mrs. George Rankin brain ed her 13 year old daughter with a hatchet on Saturday. The act is blamed on an insane frenzy during a prolonged illness. She was later adjudged insane.
May corn slipped to 50 cents as receipts of contract corn rose. Country dealers rushing to sell while prices stay high may complicate Phillips. In Chicago, broker M. M. Jamieson, a major firm, failed with assets and liabilities yet unknown.
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