Changes Among the Ingires Seventeen Year Locusts
In Washington Iowa labor files a protest emerges against an amendment to the Hoar bill as locusts of seventeen years appear, signaling unrest within the ranks.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
1
Rumple clam bill stalls as Congress balks on proposed action
Washington dispatch notes minimal movement on Capt Rumple's clam fishing bill as opposition grows. Locust outbreak on schedule prompts bird control on the Mall and questions on future protection. Labor activists protest Hoar's anti conspiracy amendment and Gompers warns against court power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rumple
Congressman Rumple
Abduction of Gaynor and Greene From Montreal Jail
Two men identified as Gaynor and Greene were abducted from a Montreal jail last night by a clever ruse. They were transported to Quebec on a special train under detective protection. Authorities accuse them of complicity in frauds against the United States in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
Greene
Montreal
Quebec
United States
Georgia
Death at South English Details J L Lauders Passing
Mrs J L Lauder of South English Iowa dies after lung trouble leaving husband and five children. She was buried May 19 after a funeral in the local church. An event by the graduating class drew a large appreciative audience in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lauder
South English
Episco pal Convention Opens in Davenport With Large Attendance
The annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa opens in Davenport with about 150 clergymen and many lay delegates. The canons are to be considered and Bishop Morrison delivered the annual address this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Episcopal Church Diocese of
Morrison
Ainsworth Votes For Water Works Bond
Ainsworth Iowa held a special election Monday to decide bonding for 4200 dollars to install a water works system. The measure carried by a majority of 85 in a 161 vote total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Iowa
French President Loubet Arrives in Cronstadt Aboard Imperial Yacht
The French fleet arrived at Cronstadt on May 20 with President Loubet aboard. He is taken to the imperial yacht and meets the czar and later the czarina and dowager empress ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronstadt
Russia
President Loubet
King Alfonso Witnesses Massive Flower Battle in Madrid
Spanish King Alfonso witnessed a citywide battle of flowers in Madrid on May 20 as about 250000 people joined the spectacle. The event drew crowds across streets as petals flew in celebration of springtime festivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Magnates Visit Burlington Electrical line plans discussed
James J. Hill President Harris and ex President Perkins of the Burlington system are in Burlington Iowa to discuss plans for a narrow gauge road to Washington and Oskaloosa. Hill last visited here 35 years ago when he was a Mississippi river steamboat clerk and Perkins a local railway office clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
James J. Hill
Harris
Perkins
Burlington System
Washington
Oskaloosa
Last Hill
Cuba Becomes Really Free as Palma Formally Takes Power
Havana May 20. Cuba ends military occupation as Gov Wood transfers authority to President Palma. Cuban flag raised over the palace while American flags are lowered. salutes fire 45 shots on lowering, 21 on raising. Palma, Gomez and cabinet enter palace. crowds cheer along route. Wood promises U S sympathy. most troops sail to the United States with Wood except eight artillery batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Wood
New Republic
Palma
Moro Castle
Jacent
Brooklyn
America
Gen. Gomez
United States
Republic
Washington
Mt Pelee eruption reports reach across islands
Heavy detonations and continued ash fall from Mt Pelee ripple through Martinique Fort de France and Lorain with towns swept by flood and new settlements planned. Windward Island dispatch notes immediate needs met, 50,000 pounds to aid six months relief, burns deaths rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pelee
Fort de France
Bassepoint
Paris
Lorrain
London
St. Vincent
Windward Island
Colonial Office
Boy Killed by Baseball in Chicago Game
William Zamsier, a Maywood grammar school student, died after a baseball struck him in the solar plexus during a game at Madison and Twelfth streets on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Zamsier
Maywood Grammar School
Madison and
Twelfth Streets
Storm Lake Rally Raises 59000 for Boanavitta College
Sioux City reports a May 20 rally celebrating a $59,000 fundraising total for Boanavitta College. The funds support Presbyterian educational aid efforts in Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Boanavitta College
Sioux City
Storm
Iowa Workmen In Session Opens Biennial Convention
Waterloo Iowa May 20 Special The biennial convention of the grand lodge of Iowa Workmen began its session with light attendance. Officers and committees will report this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Grand Lodge of Iowa Workmen
Special Low Rail Fares Announced for Muscatine Residents
Mr. C. M. Gould of the B C R N railway has authority to offer special low rates for people in Muscatine and vicinity. Call or write him to plan trips and save money regardless of destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gould
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine and
Chicago Markets Wheat and Livestock Summary
Special market dispatch from H. J. Toher brokers led by H. E. Mc Kay reports Chicago futures for Wheat Corn and Oats with May July and Sept positions. Hogs cattle and sheep receipts noted with prices and market direction. Northwest and Liverpool figures included with day clearances and cattle price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Chicago
Tod Yy
Kansas City
Omaha
River Forecast Warns Of Rapid Rise Across Mississippi
Weather desk reports Mississippi River to rise rapidly between LeClaire and Muscatine with an 8 a.m. Wednesday May 21, 1902 forecast. Observed levels and numbers indicate increasing flood risk along the river corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Trouoire Bos
LeClaire
Muscating
Noble Near Hanging as Jury Confers on Tom Morgan Murder
Jury initially split eight to four for guilty or lesser charge, then nine to three, and finally returned a guilty verdict. The sentencing phase showed heavy contention with one juror advocating life imprisonment and another favoring death, ending in a life sentence for the murderer Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Morgan
Noble
Baseball results and upcoming games across leagues
Results from Monday show scores in the American League National League and minor leagues with teams like Chicago Detroit St Louis Cleveland and others tallying. Today schedules list Baltimore at Washington Philadelphia at Boston and Boston at Chicago plus Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Cincinnati
Newark
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Omaha
Denver
Kansas City
Peoria
Colorado Springs
Des Moines
Evansville
Davenport
Rockford
Bloomington
Decatur
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Tere Haute
Baltimore
Washinton
Chicaco
Fair Weather With Possible Iowa Thunderstorms
Chicago May 20 Special indications show generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with likely local thunderstorms in Iowa areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Iowa Crop Bulletin Shows Mixed Week for May 1902
Des Moines reports for week ending May 19 1902 cooler and wetter first half warmer latter half with heavy showers in north and central districts. Small grain and grass benefited while corn planting delayed. replanting may be needed. Early potato crop promising and garden truck well advanced. Soil condition ideal and orchard fruits hold fair promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lively Runaway In Front Street Crash
A sub contractor named Weisman tried to sell a horse to Frank Bowman. Gabe Bowman drove the horse down Front Street when it bolted near the Batterson home, jumped a two foot embankment, and wrecked the buggy. Gabe was thrown on the tracks but saved, while Weisman and the buggy were badly damaged. the horse fled into the Batter con yard and was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Weisman
Milwaukee Railroad
Frank Bowman
Gabe Bowman
Gabe
Batterson
Bucey
Cassidy
Bowman
Battercon Yard
Slugging Incident Breaks Man's Jaw On East Second Street
Barney Gill was slugged around midnight on East Second Street near the Freeman building. He says the attacker struck his left lower jaw with enough force to break it between the wisdom tooth and first molar, and the injury required the jaw to be wired. Gill could not identify his assailant, described as a fairly well dressed young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Gill
East Second Street
Freeman Building
Gill
Mayor McNutt
D. P. Miller
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route Described
New York and Philadelphia can be reached pleasantly by the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route with solid through trains and magnificent scenery. Descriptive literature is available free from Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk railway Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Geo. W. Vaux
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
Monument to Blaine Prompts Iowa Monument Plan
An association is formed in Cedar Rapids to erect a James G. Blaine monument in Washington city square. John H. Taft serves as treasurer as Iowa participates in commemorating the prominent statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
James G. Blaine
Washington City Square
John H. Taft
Illinois G A R Encampment Opens at Rock Island
The Illinois G. A. R. encampment opened this afternoon at Rock Island Davenport Iowa with a large attendance reported and continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Davenport
Iowa
Illinois
Hundred Are Taken Out of Fraterville Mine Disaster
Fraterville mine rescue runs continue after an explosion as a hundred bodies are recovered. Officials fear 150 more remain inside with only one survivor, William Morgan, severely injured. All business in the region is halted as the investigation and recovery proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek
Fraterville
William Morgan
Interest in Judgship as Brannan Steps Down
Prominent lawyers seek successor to Judge W. F. Brannan who will not run for reelection. Top contenders named include Horan Richman Jackson Hanley and Warner though many bar members have not declared. Nomination meeting expected in late June or early July as per bar committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
W. F. Brannan
Bar
Horan
Richman
Jackson
Hanley
Warner
Bar Committee
Uly 2
Nephew Dies After Train Fall At Bureau Junction
Telegram to Mrs C Knaub reports George Knaub died from injuries after falling from a train at Bureau Junction Columbus Junction. He had been visiting for over a year and lost both lower limbs. he lived about ninety minutes before death. Remains sent to Lisbon Ohio for parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Knaub
Bureau Junction
Columbus Junction
C. Knaub
Lisbon
Smoke and Fire Reported Amid Market Stamp in Blanchard
Fire breaks out in Blanchard area amid smoke and alarm at market smoke shop as witnesses report flames near cured hickory-smoked items and sweet syrups. Fire crews respond quickly, no injuries confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
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