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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
1
Sofia dispatch cites Reforma stating the sultan plans a massacre of Macedonians to eclipse Armenian atrocities. Effendi Pasha charged with execution and immediate rebellion expected as Armenians face slaughter or bold resistance.
A. N. Miller of Washington county, Iowa, visiting Chicago for the Pan-American Exposition, got lost after leaving his daughter’s home to catch a train. He spent the night on a levee and was rescued by police with two confidence men nearby. He carried a 2109 check and valuables, and was escorted to his daughter’s home by an officer.
W B Brinton of Peru plow and wheel works says the implement makers in the United States are forming a huge trust. A New York conference represents 90 percent of firms and the proposed trust capital could reach 50 to 75 million dollars. Charles H Deere of Moline plow works may become president.
Henry Hollins alias Henry Judd a colored miner wanted in Polk county Ia for killing Henry Brown at Carbondale near Des Moines in a quarrel over craps on April 6 was arrested in Springfield Illinois yesterday. Hollins confessed to the killing but said it was self defense.
Charles Larrabee son of ex Governor William Larrabee wed Charlotte Winston Osborn of Rippey at the bride’s home. The ceremony was at high noon with Rev. Bunting of the M E church officiating and only close relatives present.
The Centerville Iowa Grand Chapter PEO convenes at the First Presbyterian church and will run through Friday noon. The social opening featured a reception at the Goss home with many prominent attendees including ex Governor Drake.
Des Moines May 9 Officials of the Rock Island in Chicago are preparing a summer time table. It is expected two through trains will run between Chicago and Denver from June through the end of summer traffic.
Des Moines May 9 James Wilson chief engineer and twelve men report a good route from Des Moines to Prairie City for the Des Moines Iowa City and Eastern railroad. The line will bypass Newton by Prairie City to connect toward Montezuma. The Illinois Central's acquisition of Minneapolis St. Louis and Iowa Central may link Angus to Newton, eliminating local traffic.
Washington May 9 announces postmaster appointments at Fairview Jones county and Cottonwood. Salaries for presidential class postmasters rise at Ames Gladbrook Glidden Gowrie Davenport Grand Junction. Iowa pensions increase for McCrory Cone Dunn Roth Hart Spy Adams and Washington reissued. Original widow Anna Bennet of Grandview listed with pension.
Benton Harbor and St. Joseph plan a public ovation for Edward H. Conger United States minister to China during his visit. Local organizers expect Governor Bliss and other state notables to attend as they prepare elaborate tributes with his brother Frank N. Conger of St. Joseph.
In Woodbury county Iowa a heated contest unfolds at the republican convention with Cummins supporters confident of securing the county delegation to back Cummins for governor while anti Cummins factions push to block an instructed slate. The outcome draws statewide interest as the battle centers on control of the convention delegation.
Marshalltown lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America says its missing clerk Clyde W. Morse stole $740.10 from the camp. Trustees report deliberate robbery, though members gave him the benefit of the doubt.
Wm. T. Phillips of this city and Harry Birks of Montreal have secured all interests in the American Coal company and the American Supply company, controlled by W. A. Mc Neill. The Evans, Iowa property is valued at 200000 dollars.
Riots continue in Barcelona after martial law proclamation during the tramway strike. Reinforcements have been sent and authorities are ordered to take supreme measures to suppress the disorders.
Word reached Webster City of a May 9 attempt to abduct farmer Thomas Aylett of Liberty township for $100 using the Pat Crowe method. Assailants aimed to force payment and fled after the plan was revealed.
London reports a rally at opening but the tension among Harriman Gould Rockefeller Hill Morgan Vanderbilt roils New York. Northern Pacific soars then plunges. Morgan Kuhn Loeb and Street and Norton move to calm markets. Small traders suffer as the stock boom collapses and consolidation rumors spread.
Telegraph dispatches from Rome claim the pope designated a successor in his will rather than a conclave selecting a pope. Catholics in Washington doubt the report but acknowledge Cardinal Rampolla, longtime papal secretary of state, would be a likely pick if true.
The president led a floral parade in Los Angeles on May 9. His decorated carriage passed through streets as floral floats followed and hundreds of school children showered flowers on his route.
In Des Moines on May 9 a district court suit concerns a narrow 123 foot long strip of ground on West Walnut street between James O Callaghan and J D Whisenand. O Callaghan seeks $5900, arguing the land's value makes the dispute重大.
Italian laborers who came to fill striking cement workers’ jobs were attacked by strikers and supporters and driven to the railroad station for deportation in Lola Kansas last night.
The mystery of who funded Muscatine’s Greenwood cemetery chapel is solved as Peter Musser is identified as the donor. A stone marks the dedication reading In Memory of Mrs. Peter Musser, with dedicatory exercises planned for an upcoming Sunday and a public vote of thanks from residents.
Lone Tree residents report a 2 a m burglary at the Schiller and Scholnik general store. Watchman Joe Vetek was bound and gagged but freed himself to alert authorities after thieves took about 500 dollars in merchandise, mainly clothing and some jewelry, and escaped by breaking into the B C R N hand car shed.
Bloomfield reports a sensational case as A S Kendrick left home and drew 9000 from Taylor & McGovern bank then vanished. His wife Sophia Kendrick later said her husband disappeared along with Miss Roush, the couple's ward, who also vanished after taking clothes from the Kendrick house.
Sioux City reports that the Greenville oil sample in Clay county is kerosene, not crude petroleum or refined oil. Professor Calvin concludes the specimen shows oil exists in the state but downplays the find, claiming similar oil can be found in any slough.
National Starch company will shut its eleven factories as current corn stock depletes due to overproduction. The Sioux City plant, among the largest, will run until about June 1, leaving about 150 workers unemployed.
A columnist argues that spreading obscene jokes and lewd tales reveals a degraded mindset and moral failing in society, urging readers to reject such material. The piece critiques taste and discipline, linking humor to ethical judgment, and calls for higher standards.
Generally fair and warmer in the Chicago area. Indications point to Iowa relations, with warmer conditions expected tonight and Friday. West portion sees the warmest spell, with temperatures rising into higher ranges by Friday.
Des Moines reports the largest class of law students ever to present to the Iowa Supreme Court. By yesterday 89 applications had been filed and more were expected before the deadline. About 150 students are anticipated, with the Iowa College of Law preparing to send around 69 participants. The attorney general’s office saw crowds filing papers all day as students lined up at the clerk’s office seeking approval.
In New York at least three eminent party leaders groom for the 1904 presidential nomination. David B. Hill Vice President Roosevelt and Governor Odell envision the White House while Grover Cleveland could join if his recent utterances are read favorably. Odell remains hesitant though silent endorsement follows from supporters.
William Ach terah went to Miss White's home in Augusta on Tuesday night and shot the neighbor girl then killed himself after the family learned of their criminal relations. He leaves a wife and children.
A morning blaze in Ottawa Ontario destroyed several tenement and boarding houses. Three men died and several others were severely injured in the fire that swept the area.
The Sublime Porte declares it will continue to receive and distribute foreign mails, replying to protests from foreign embassies over opening and delaying correspondence. The statement follows notes sent from Constantinople and Plovdiv in early May.
A fire swept through a business building adjoining the Boston theatre this morning, nearly destroying it. About twenty firms suffered combined losses estimated at 200,900 dollars in the blaze that threatened the theatre itself.
The Duke of York opened the new parliament in Melbourne with a brilliant ceremony attended by twelve thousand people.
Minister Conger visited the state department in Washington but did not file a report or talk about the Chinese situation.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway publishes an illustrated booklet titled South Dakota Farms describing the Aberdeen to Missouri river region now accessible by their new line. It targets travelers considering relocation and offers copies for two cents via F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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