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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
1
Republicans Name Des Moines as State Convention Site
Des Moines May 8 Special The Republican state central committee met and fixed July 30 as the date for the state convention with Des Moines chosen as the meeting place. Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs was named temporary chairman and Herbert Remley of Iowa City is to be temporary secretary. State officers terms expiring this year include Secretary of State William B. Martin Auditor Frank F. Merriam Treasurer Gilbert S. Gilbertson Attorney General Charles W. Mullan Railroad Commissioner Edward A. Dawson Supreme Court Judge Scott M. Ladd Clerk of the Supreme Court C. T. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Herbert Remley
Iowa City
William B. Martin
Frank F. Merriam
Gilbert S. Gilbertson
Charlies W. Mullan
Edward A. Dawson
Scott M. Ladd
Supreme Court
C. T. Jones
Madden for Congress Nominated by Acclamation in Chicago
While ill at home Madden was nominated by acclimation at the First Illinois district convention. James R. Mann was nominated by acclimation at the Second district convention. The Third district produced a contest and named William W. Wilson. The Seventh district adjourned without a nomination and will reconvene next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Martin Ab. Madden
James R. Mann
William W. Wilson
Frightful fall of miners in Armenia shaft
In Crystal Falls Michigan on May 8 John and Nicholas Mattson and Nestor Larson miners in the Armenia iron shaft fell 250 feet when the hoisting cage brake failed and the cage with its human freight crashed to the bottom. All three survived and can relate the frightful experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Falls
Mich
John and
Nicholas Mattson
Nestor Larson
Armenia
Brewers consider 40 cent beer price rise
Milwaukee May 8 An increase of 40 cents per barrel in the price of beer is said to be contemplated by leading brewers of the country. The matter will be discussed at the convention of the National Association of Brewers to be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
National Association of Brewers
Queen Does Well In Illness Update
Hetloo May 8 The improvement in the condition of the queen is being maintained. She passed a quiet night with no increase in temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetloo
Bret Harte Buried in Quiet Frimley Funeral
London May 8 Bret Harte author and humorist was buried at Frimley today in a quiet funeral attended by family and close friends. The ceremony followed months of ill health and public notices of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bret Harte
Frimley
Seven Are Drowned In Toledo Towboat Collision
A naphtha launch was run down by a large tow boat in Toledo Ohio last evening. Seven people were drowned in the accident near the riverfront with rescuers and officials investigating the scene and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Armored Train Derailed Killing Ten Soldiers
An armored train from Pretoria bound for Pieterburg derailed on a curve today. A lieutenant and ten men were killed in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Pieterburg
Money Goes to the Boers in Transvaal Aid
Six thousand dollars for the South African Boers is held by the Iowa Transvaal committee, with two thousand to be sent next week to Dr. W. Leyds. The panel includes M. P. Van Oosterhout as chair, A. Van der Meide as treasurer, and A. Bolks as secretary, all of Orange City. The committee, largely Hollanders from Sioux County, has already sent seven thousand dollars to South Africa. Van Oosterhout notes about 15,000 Hollanders live in Sioux County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
South Africa
Iowa Transvaal Committee
W. Leyds
Iowa
M. P. van Oosterhout
Orange City
Freie Hollander
Iowa Transvaal
Sioux County
Mr. van Oosterhout
A. van der Meide
A. Bolks
van Oosterhout
Arbitration proposed by United Mine Workers leaders
Scranton Pa May 8 The executive committee of the United Mine Workers met to weigh calling out $150 000 anthracite miners unless wage concessions are won President Mitchell issued a statement saying the committee proposed submitting all questions to an impartial board of arbitration chosen by the National Civic Federation for settlement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
National Civic Federation
May End Galesburg Strike In Arbitration Effort
President Job of the state board of arbitration arrives in Galesburg Illinois to review the carpenters and bricklayers strike now in its second month. A settlement hinges on whether unions will work with non-union labor while contractors refuse that condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Job
State Board of Arbitration
Greek fruit stand owner arrested for murder in Perry
James Gregoris a Greek fruit stand man and partner of Colomoskos was arrested in Perry Iowa after the body of a man found on the riverbank last Friday morning was identified as the murder victim. Constable Willis led the investigation and moved quickly to detain Gregoris before he could flee. Gregoris showed no emotion at his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregoris
Perry
James Gregoris
Colomoskos
Willis
Babcock to Serve Again as Campaign Chief
Representative J W Babcock of Wisconsin will again chair the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee for a fourth term. He will head and conduct its affairs from Washington D C. The announcement confirms his continued leadership of the national campaign team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Washington, D. C
J. W. Babcock
Wisconsin
Wreck on Union Pacific at North Topeka Kills Two
In heavy fog an east bound extra freight on the Union Pacific collided with freight No 14 at a crossing in North Topeka Kansas causing a bad wreck. Two men were killed and seven injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
North Topeka
Topeka
Kan
May
Dowager Empress of China Reported Insane
A Pekin cablegram says the dowager empress of China has gone insane as another calamity befalls the royal family. The report from Vienna dated May 8 adds to a string of troubles within the Chinese imperial household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Vienna
Clam Shellers Organize A River United Order
Davenport reports that shell diggers along the Mississippi have formed the United Order of Independent Clam Diggers. Hundreds join as they control clam shell deposits used for button making. The aim is to bar foreign diggers while avoiding price regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
United Order of Independent Clam Diggers
Mississippi River
Tillman exposes southern Democratic crimes over Negroes
Senator Tillman in Washington accuses Democrats in the south of legal and violent crimes to preserve white supremacy and criticizes the Philippines bill debate. He cites Edgefield county South Carolina where troops supervised a 3900 vote majority, and he denounces lynching and oppression while attacking hypocrisy in U.S. policy toward the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Tillman
South
Philippines
Senate
United States Army
McComas
Edgefield
S. C
Rant
United States
Damocles
South Carolina
Weather Outlook Fair in Iowa With Cooler Nights
Chicago May 8. Special forecast indicates Iowa will see generally fair skies tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Market Prices and Grain Clearances Reported
Corn prices drop four and one third cents per? bushel while cattle values edge lower. Beeves bring about 4.90 to 7.45, cows 1.50 to 5.75, Texans 5.00 to 6.00, stockers 2.90 to 5.30. Wheat and flour total 383 000 bushels, corn 19 000, oats 27 000.
Funeral of Charlie Heller Held at North Mulberry Home
The funeral for Charlie Heller was held at his parents home on North Mulberry Street at 10 30 this morning. The Eighth grade of the Third ward school attended in a body and many former schoolmates were present. Rev J N Elliott of the Presbyterian church led the services with Dr C L Stafford offering the prayer. Remains were laid to rest at Greenwood with numerous floral tributes from classes and associations. Pallbearers were Fred Davidson Morris Batt erson Albert Barry Wallace Day Charlie Stocker Elmer Worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mulberry Street
Charlie Heller
Third Ward
J. N. Elliott
Presbyterian Church
Charlie
C. L. Stafford
Methodist Church
Greenwood
Fred Davidson
Morris Batterson
Albert Barry
Wallace Day
Charlie Stocker
Elmer Worst
Ex Sergeant Testifies on Glenn and Philippine Water Cure
In Washington May 8 ex Sergeant Isadore Dube testified before the senate Philippines committee about cruelties by Captain Glenn. He described native women confined with fifteen men for three weeks and witnessed water cure administered by Glenn. The trial of Captain James Ryan also sees a new torture method ordered by Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Isadore Dube
Senate Philippines Committee
Glenn
Water Cure
Root
James Ryan
Fifteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Ryan
War Department
Czar Holds Grand Review as Troops Parade
In St. Petersburg on May 8 the czar reviewed sixty thousand soldiers in a grand military display. Security was tight with elaborate precautions and the public kept a quarter mile distant during maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Eliza Kester Dies at 95 in Iowa Home
Mrs. Eliza Kester died at 3 a.m. at her niece’s residence 518 East Seventh Street aged 95 years 4 months and 19 days. Born in 1806 in Hampton County Pennsylvania she joined the German Reformed church in childhood. She married John Kester in 1830 and lived in Iowa since 1886. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at the home conducted by Rev J Uri Grace Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Kester
William Swisher
East Seventh Street
Hampton County
John Kester
Iowa
J. L.uri
Grace Lutheran Church
Elks Street Carnival Blocked by City Ministers
The Elks say their street fair and carnival planned for late August may not occur due to opposition from the Elgin Ministerial Association. The pastors of Elgin urge authorities to prevent the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elkin
The
Elks
Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle and Wheat Report
Market dispatch notes hog receipts at 24 000 with open and closing strength. Cattle receipts 6 550 with steady to strong close. sheep 8 000, open steady and finish strong. Car lot counts for wheat 23, corn 103, oats 135. next day outlook shows 50, 95, 169, and 19 000 hogs. Northwest wheat totals and Liverpool prices appear mixed with slight declines in wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Tod Y-Y
Euays Cs
Khaki Uniforms Ordered for Iowa National Guard
Adjutant General Byers arranged a requisition on the war department for khaki uniforms to outfit the Iowa national guard. The $31,000 federal appropriation funds the equipment, with transport costs estimated at $800 more to move the Fifty first regiment to Ames versus Atlantic Osceola or Griswold, likely sidelining Ames for encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
National Guard
Des Moines
War Department
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Ames
Atlantic
Osceola
Griswold
Hershey Lumber Mill to Stop Operations This Year
Heads of departments at the Hershey Lumber Mill were notified the mill would not run this year and workers may seek other positions. Rumors of closure have circulated in springs past as resident turnover grows. Possible fate of the property is unclear, though locals say it may pass to other large firms seeking expanded facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Mill
Hershey Lumber Mill
Illinois Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
In Illinois City and nearby towns, Mrs. M. J. Kennly of Altamont Miss. returned to Muscatine with Mrs. W. C. Tyler after a visit with W. C. Tyler. Miss Julia Furst recently rode the Helen Blair. The Misses Ethel Tyler Julia and Rosa Furst and Mrs. W. K. Tyler visited Mrs. Sherman Powell. Mrs. M. Reeves visits Rock Island and Davenport to see her children. John K. Tyler of Iowa City visits his uncle W. C. Tyler. Chas Reod visits Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
M. J. Kennly
Altamont
Miss
W. C. Tyler
Muscatine
Julia Furst
Helen Blair
Ethel Tyler
Julia
Rosa Furst
W. K. Tyler
Sherman Powell
M. Reeves
Rock Island
Davenport
John K. Tyler
Iowa City
Chas. Reod
Mrs Gadient Travels to Open Branch Tea Store
Mrs. F. F. Gadient of 1131 West Sixth Street departed for Muscatine last evening to assist her husband, Mr. Gadient, who is opening a branch tea store there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
F. F. Gadient
West Sixth Street
Muscatine
Gadient
Packers Seek Help to Aid Their Fight
A brief note states the Packers will seek assistance to bolster their battle, aiming to strengthen resources and support in the ongoing dispute. The wording emphasizes collective effort and strategic backing.
Bill for injunction against meat packers faces delay
May 8 report from Washington says the injunction bill to curb meat packers has not left the capital and action must occur by tomorrow to secure a June hearing. If not filed, the measure will be postponed to the July term, with other trusts aiding the effort to defeat the Sherman act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Iowa State Bowling Tourney Fails to Produce Local Honors
Dubuque bowlers headed to the Iowa State Bowling tournament but yielded no social honors. Geo Schreiner was elected president of the Iowa State Bowling Association. Vivis of Dubuque won the team title with 6234 pins, Unknown of Dubuque second, with Des Moines and Muscatine also placing among the top teams. The next tournament will be in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Iowa State Bowling Association
Geo. Schreiner
Dubucque
Vivis
Henderson
Des Moines
Muscatine
Capitol City
Marquette
Manchester
Denison
Cedar Falls
Dyersville
Shell prices rise for Prairie du Chien pearl shells
Pearl button shells jumped again as buyers pay 42.50 per ton on the banks. Button manufacturers face high costs with 80 to 90 cents per hundredweight paid to fishermen. A strong upper river competition boosts shell value while the past week’s catch supports about 500 workers along the river near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. du Chien
Prairie du Chien
Royal Arch Masons Convene Washington Chapter No 4
R A M special convocation of Washington chapter No 4 of Royal Arch Masons is set for tomorrow evening in May for work in the M E M degree. A full attendance is earnestly requested by Geo C Winn secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Royal Arch Masons
Geo
C. Winn
Sac
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Graibaan
Herbert Rem
Ley
Republican State Central Com
Mittee
Madden
Congress
Committee of
Civic Federation
Board of Arbitration
Babcock
Dowager Empress
Edgefield County
Czar
H. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Packers
Bill
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