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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1901

Page

2

United Presbyterian Assembly Debates Secret Societies Policy

The US North America United Presbyterian Church assembly in Des Moines discusses the Testimony amendments opposing secret societies especially Free Masonry and Odd Fellowship. Oath practices and civil magistrate concerns frame debate as union history traces to 18th century Scotland.

General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church of North America Des Moines America Africa India Japan United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Great Presbyterian Church Free Masonry Odd Fellowship Church of Scotland Associate of Secession Presbytery Associate Synod of Scotland Associate Reformed Churches Pittsburg

Handshake Blamed for Mrs. McKinley's Illness

A questionable handshake, described as a strong grip from a southern man, allegedly caused a finger bruise that developed into a bone felon. This sequence reportedly contributed to Mrs. McKinley’s illness and her eventual move to Del Monte. The article notes her fondness for finger rings as keepsakes from donors.

Mrs. McKinley Memphis Rixey del Monte

Martin Sentenced for Mail Sack Robbery

Des Moines May 22 William B Martin pleaded guilty to robbing third class mail from West Moines postoffice basement and was sentenced by Judge McPherson to one year of hard labor in Fort Madison penitentiary.

Des Moines William_ B. Martin West Moines

Dr. Frank Hoyt Dies After Mental Health Treatment

Dr. Frank Hoyt, about 25, superintendent of the Mr. Pleasant hospital, died in Kansas City Kansas after several weeks of mental treatment. He had served as superintendent for three years and went there for care, with physicians not expecting his death.

Mr. Pleasant Hospital Kansas City Kan Frank Hoyt Rockford Tenn E. Garlen

Noted Iowa state physician Dr Hoyt dies after long service

The long time superintendent of the institution at Clarinda who moved to Chicago to educate his children and later to Colorado to recover from pneumonia has died. Dr Hoyt was renowned for his leadership in state institution management and introduced many new ideas. He leaves a wife and several children.

Clarinda Chicago Colorado Hoyt

Reduced Rate Meetings and Expositions in 1901

Notice lists reduced rail fares for St Paul Minnesota head camp M W O A June 11 1901 and several medical and veteran group gatherings with dates in May June 1901. It also advertises one fare plus two dollars round trip for military surgeons American Academy of Medicine and American Medical Assn meetings. plus G A R encampment in Iowa and Pan American Exposition Buffalo May 1 to Nov 1 1901 with 5 10 and 30 day rates. Call at depot for details.

M. W Military Surgeons of U. S American Academy of Medicine American Medical Ass'n Dubuque Department of Iowa Iowa

Hat worth every cent in June Smart Set tale

Lena-Jack tease Bessie with a compliment about a new hat. Belle-Well asks if the kiss happened and June Smart Set notes she believes the hat paid for itself. The exchange highlights social wit and fashion in a lighthearted vignette.

Lena Jack Bessie Belle June

Rector Remedy Claims 98 Percent Cure Rate

An advertisement touts Rector as a remedy for piles claiming 98 percent permanent cures. It offers free samples and a free trial if it fails, signed by J. J. Havercamp.

J. J. Havercamp

Muscatine second team defeats West Liberty in easy game

Muscatine's second basketball squad, managed by Chester Huffman, beat the West Liberty lads by a large score on the road. Huffman praised the on road treatment and the West Liberty team after the game.

Muscatine Chester Huffman West Liberty Huffman

Yesterday's Results from Baseball Scores

Philadelphia defeated Chicago 5 to 3 while Cincinnati beat Boston 4 to 1 and St Louis topped Brooklyn 11 to 5. New York edged Pittsburg 2 to 1 in another close game.

W. L. Pet Cincinnati New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston Samenns Tangs Moss Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis

Constitution Tries Sea Trial With Smooth Sailing

Bristol May 22. The Constitution had a trial trip yesterday and behaved in a highly gratifying manner. It sailed from 10 AM to shortly after 3 PM showing fine handling on all points under a breeze ranging from light to about ten miles an hour.

Bristol R. L Constitution

Games Today Across League Cities

Chicago meets Philadelphia while Cincinnati visits Boston and St. Louis travels to Brooklyn. Pittsburgh plays New York in a slate of baseball games scheduled for today across the circuit.

Mast of the yacht Independence halted by pier and machinist strike

Boston Mass May 22 Practically nothing was accomplished yesterday toward stopping the mast of the yacht Independence at the Atlantic works due to trouble lowering it to the end of the pier and minor delays from a machinists strike.

Boston Mass Independence Atlantic Works

Matches Set: Philadelphia Chicago Boston Detroit

A set of two team matchups listed with major cities. No scores or outcomes provided.

Tichenor’s $5,000 horse Caviar wins Worth feature

Chicago March 22 reports M H Tichenor’s purchase of Caviar proving class by winning the Worth feature. Competing horses included Louisville Boney Boy Ohnet and Charles Mooree with Ohnet seen as best challenger to Fordham Annie G. The bookmakers initially favored Caviar, offering even money before adjusting to 4 to 5 and 7 to 10.

Chicago M. H. Tichenor Caviar Worth Louisville Boney Boy Ohnet Charles Mooree Fordham Annie G. Horse

Postponed Games and Umpire Controversy Cast Cloud Over League

Rain postponed both American League games Washington at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit yesterday. Washington DC May 22 President Young said New York club refused to let Nash umpire, arguing league law forbids transfer of umpires on schedule. Nash was ready to umpire in New York. league action will determine the game’s legality. Bert Cunningham, former Chicago pitcher, signed as umpire and will work in Philadelphia tomorrow.

Washington Cleveland Boston Detroit D. C Young New York Nash Freedman National League Bert Cunningham Chicago Philadelphia

Illinois State Tournament Advances to Second Day

Springfield Illinois reports the second day of the twenty seventh annual Illinois State tournament as action continues across multiple events. The coverage highlights ongoing results and participant names from the opening rounds.

Springfield

Wasem Defeats Nouralda lah in Iowa Wrestling Bout

Wasem the Iowa champion defeated the Turk Nouralda lah in a two fall win in a crowd pleasing match. Wasem weighed 172 pounds and stood 5 feet 8 inches. Nouralda lah weighed 234 pounds and stood 6 feet 6 inches. Wasem won 75 percent of the gate receipts as he earned a surprising victory.

Burling Agton Wasem

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