09 May 1902
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
1
A concise report notes a dramatic remark about England stirring public reaction. It references a Carnegie figure startling English readers and provoking wide attention in the press.
In London Andrew Carnegie argued future Britain will form a state in a western federation with the United States. He said victory in wars costs too much and that money, not flags, drives trade, while British kinship with the US would grow as race patriotism strengthens.
Sioux City Iowa May 9 Council Bluffs captured the next biennial convention of the high court of the Iowa Independent Order of Foresters. Council Bluffs won against the hard fought effort in a close contest to host the meeting.
Hustling of Burlington and Clinton votes shows Council Bluffs 21, Burlington 17, Clinton 2. The biennial election re-elects all old officers except Dr. C A Smith of Clinton as high physician, with Dr J P Claybaugh of Clinton elected in his place.
Washington Iowa May 9 Edward Skinner known as Uncle Ned died Wednesday night at an advanced age. A resident since after the war he spent years gardening and sawing wood for a livelihood. Skinner was born in Twiggs County Kentucky and recalled his former master respectfully.
The South Omaha Live Stock Exchange adopted a resolution asking the public to withhold judgment on the beef trust amid an ongoing investigation, as fears producers are hurt spread through the market.
Kansas City May 9. The Metropolitan Street Railway Company under new president Bernard Corrigan is believed to plan a fare reduction to 4 cents. The move signals a shift in cost for daily riders as management reviews routes and schedules.
Springfield May 9 The Republican state convention endorsed Governor Yates and Congressman Albert J. Hopkins for United States senator by a large margin. The anti endorsement faction was led by Judge Sherman. The event drew a large crowd off year for Illinois with many speakers including women from the Women’s Republican convention. Other endorsed candidates included Chris Mamer Fred A. Busse Alfred Bayliss Mrs Laura Evans William B. McKinley and R. E. Kerrick.
New York on May 9 reports novelist Paul Leicester Ford was shot by his brother Malcolm Webster Ford. Malcolm then killed himself as the two men died within feet of each other. a secretary witnessed the moments before. The dispute stemmed from a family will disinheriting Malcolm in favor of Paul and other siblings.
Washington May 9 funeral rites for Rear Admiral Sampson drew vast crowds and high officials. President and cabinet attended with army leaders General Miles, Corbin, and Young, while naval cadets from Annapolis joined the procession to Arlington. Minute guns fired. salute at navy yard at noon.
Reports from Fort De France and St Thomas describe Mount Pelee's eruption at St Pierre Martinique. The town and harbor were destroyed by lava and earthquake shocks with thousands feared dead and survivors found among the wreckage.
The Bebb case nears verdict as Ed P Ingham opens for the state with C A Coldren and Hoffman for the defense to follow. Rebuttal testimony on reputation and unusual defense witnesses filled Thursday and Friday sessions.
H S Kneedler former Boone resident and founder of the Optimist magazine once aiming to run it in Los Angeles is now reported to be operating a restaurant in California. In Boone, Iowa plans proceed for the laying of the Iowa Odd Fellows Orphans Home cornerstone on May 14 under Grand Master Newman supervision.
Mason City Iowa May 9 An event of laying the corner stone for the Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Mason City is scheduled for May 14 with local officials and dignitaries expected to attend.
Washington May 9 The committee forecasts the next national encampment of the Grand Army in this city will draw a larger crowd than any previous encampment or gathering in Washington. Preparations are advancing on these calculations.
A Turin letter reports King Victor Emmanuel was attacked by a workman while walking in Rome. The assailant was arrested before harming the king but later escaped, fueling fears of anarchist activity in Italy.
Hetloo reports the queen's health is improving and she can take sufficient nourishment, marking a positive development in her condition.
Read as a brief notice urging readers to place orders with Geo W Reuling for extra fine strawberries available tomorrow.
Cloudy and warmer conditions reported for Chicago with indications for Iowa. Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a chance of showers in the western portion. Saturday to be slightly warmer.
A traveling man from Davenport dozed on a train to Muscatine and found his five dollar umbrella missing after awakening. A bystander claimed a passenger behind him took it, but a Muscatine merchant vouched that the man was someone else. The traveler later arranged to have the umbrella returned for a dollar, and it was delivered back to him.
In a grand ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral New York Cardinal Gibbons led a pontifical mass as Archbishop Corrigan was interred beneath the altar. More than a thousand church officials attended and thousands lined the routes from the parochial school to the cathedral. Archbishop Ryan gave the eulogy and final absolution followed before the casket was sealed in the crypt.
Michael Cudahy and associates of Cripple Creek allege a bonanza at 227 feet depth on over 200 acres north of Spring Creek on Rhyolite Mountain.
A brief item notes that a dispute involving mine workers will not be submitted to certain authorities. No further details given in the readable text.
Scranton Pa May 9 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers reports that anthracite operators refused the miners proposal to submit the dispute to an arbiter. The executive committee weighs calling a strike that could involve 150000 miners, with readiness to test resolve if marked injustice persists.
Mrs. Mary McD Knapp was elected president of the Iowa grand chapter of the P. E. O. at Ames on May 9. Mrs. Walter Irish received strong backing for re election but withdrew and declined the honor in the election of officers for the grand lodge.
President Roosevelt signed the oleomargarine bill in Washington as of May 9. The action confirms the administration’s support for regulation of margarine products.
In Washington on May 9, Dolliver of Iowa routed Carmack of Tennessee in a Senate clash over Philippine policy. Dolliver denounced Carmack as a vituperative spokesman while Carmack assailed Tillman and criticized U S actions. The exchange drew laughs as Dolliver mocked Carmack with an editorial quip from the Memphis paper about his mind and oratory.
A massive blaze at the Illinois State Reformatory in Pontiac on May 9 destroyed the cellhouse touted as the strongest fireproof unit in the country. About 600 inmates were evacuated and moved to other sections. reported loss is $175,000.
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