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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
1
A senator condemns the current policy regarding the Philippine conflict, arguing it undermines national interests and public support. The remark underscores growing opposition within the legislative body to the war strategy.
Senator Hoar denounces the U S war in the Philippines condemning the policy as wasteful and cruel. He cites treasure spent and lives lost while accusing military actions of sacrilege and Castilian cruelty and calls for repeal of the Declaration and a shift from sovereignty to uplift. He compares Cuba and Aguinaldo dealings and criticizes Funston’s conduct as violating laws of war and hospitality.
A five pound meteoric stone struck near Thirteenth and Mullanphy streets in St. Louis on May 22. It embedded several feet in the earth and the ground there was damp from recent showers and emitted a strong steam plume.
In Cripple Creek Colorado on Mineral Hill the Laura Lee claim owned by J. K. Walsh of Chicago yielded another strong strike. The white quartz shows free gold both in seams and in the rock, indicating abundant precious metal in the vein.
Trading at the Union Stock Yards defied injunction fears as prices rose to year highs. Cattle on the hoof sold at 37.65 a hundredweight and Texas range cattle reached 6.85, the best since 1882, with receipts 17,000 head, up 5,000 from the prior week.
In Junction City Kansas on May 22 Mrs. W G Snoke widow of Corporal Snoke died from burns after a gasolene prank. He locked her out and lit the gasoline on the steps to frighten her causing flames to race under the door. She died several hours later.
In Mishawaka Indiana on May 22 ten persons suffered severe injuries and many more were lightly hurt when the Grand Trunk Western’s fastest passenger train jumped the track. The crash occurred as the train was moving about sixty miles per hour and seven cars were derailed. No fatalities were reported.
In Annapolis representatives of the French mission to unveil the Rochambeau monument arrive from Washington and meet President Roosevelt and top U S officials. The arrival is followed by a reception aboard the French battleship Gaulois and a bay-filled scene with U S warships at anchor. The Presbyterian creed revision committee report is almost unanimously adopted in New York, sending overtures to presbyteries for ratification.
Frank Plankey of Benwood Junction was seriously injured while testing a flying machine he had built for ten years in Wheeling. The craft briefly rose but failed to remain aloft, injuring Plankey as the assistant escaped with only minor injuries.
The Washburn-Crosby company's large mill A in Minneapolis will shut down today for an indefinite period due to alleged discrimination in railroad rates. The mill has a daily capacity of 8,000 barrels of flour and had not been closed for two years.
May 22 Paris reports the minister of the colonies has cabled Governor L Huerte at Fort de France to arrange evacuations in Martinique if needed.
New trunk line created by R E Harriman links Chicago and Alton to Kansas City Southern to Beaumont Texas and Southern Pacific to San Francisco giving Harriman interests three continuous routes to the Pacific coast.
Washington May 22 A senate bill was introduced providing for raising the Maine and recovering the bodies therein. The measure seeks to salvage the vessel and retrieve any remaining remains amid ongoing recovery efforts.
Officials of the Northwestern road have begun a campaign against tobacco use by passengers department employees while on duty. The new operating rules prohibit tobacco in or about stations or on passenger cars and set strict penalties for wage assignments garnishments and intoxicant use. The official cites cleanliness and safety as reasons and predicts tobacco users will become unwelcome in transportation departments.
A mob of striking men and boys estimated at 800 attacked Erie company workers at the Butler washery in Pittston. Revolvers and over 100 shots were exchanged as non union workers tried to reach home after 7 pm. The clash devolved into a running fight lasting more than a mile until refuge was found in a house.
Sheldon Iowa May 22 Judge Lot Thomas of Storm Lake was renominated by acclamation for a second term as the Republican candidate for Congress from the Eleventh Iowa district. The convention endorsed national and state administrations and praised his work in Congress.
Captain Crawford reports Batangas now enjoys better conditions than ever with less anarchy and residents showing fresh energy and interest, signaling an era of settled peace beginning.
President Loubet arrived in St. Petersburg amid a rousing welcome and festive decorations. A great crowd greeted him at the station as the French leader toured the city, receiving widespread acclaim throughout the day.
Galesburg Illinois May 23. The dedication program for the new free public library was announced for June 3. The ceremonies will be held at the Central Congregational church.
Wabash Indiana reports the Eleventh District Congressional convention failed to pick a candidate after the 400th ballot. The deadlock persisted with no clear selection in sight.
Grand Rapids May 22 The republican state committee decides the state convention will be held in Detroit on June 26 Congressman William Alden Smith of this district is chosen to preside as temporary chairman.
Coal Creek May 22 203 bodies have been removed from the Fraterville mine with more still in sight. Rescue crews continue work as grim toll climbs and other passages are searched for survivors.
Creston Iowa May 22 special report Des Moines will host the next meeting of the undertakers Chas Emerson of Creston was elected president
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with probably showers and thunderstorms. Chicago reports indicate unsettled conditions across Iowa with possible thunderstorm activity.
The Illinois G A R encampment at Rock Island nominated Judge H. M. Trimble for commander J M Kennon for senior vice commander M E Ewing for junior vice president and Rev A R Matthes for chaplain with no opposition. Sons of Veterans elected James E Seaberd commander Captain Chamberlain vice commander. Governors Cummins Yates and Van Sant spoke at the camp fire.
Des Moines May 22 Commander George Metzger reports the Iowa G A R is in good condition with only eleven posts too weak to continue and give up their charters. Two posts reinstated and Moville post established. The annual address notes broad member interests and cites $150,000 approved for monuments to Iowa regiments at Vicksburg and Chattanooga.
Robert B. Armstrong newly appointed private secretary to Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw proposed installing telephones on palatial trains after a Kansas City business trip. The idea, tested on a Western railroad, is credited with making that line the sole operator offering in-train telephones at terminals and during long stops.
Reports from Wilkesbarre and Chicago on May 22 describe United Mine Workers executives from districts 1 7 and 9 weighing a sympathetic action by railway unions and a joint call with Michigan and Pennsylvania districts for a national convention to evaluate a strike in the bituminous coal fields. The move signals possible wide labor action across the industry.
Havana on May 22 reports President Paliwa moving to curb costs with the lowest salaries for officials and strict austerity to avert a looming financial crisis. The treasury faces strain from a drop in customs receipts and rising future expenditures tied to congress and new salaries.
St Paul reporter states Judge Bazille ruled the Minnesota inheritance tax law void as it conflicts with the state constitution. The decision Wednesday declares the tax unconstitutional.
Waterloo May 22 officers elected at the grand lodge meeting include P. G. M. W E Duke Naven from La Forte City as W, Col G L Godfrey from Des Moines as M, C R Clark from Montezuma as F, Charles Retgnitz Elkader as O, H B White Waterloo as R, B A Wadleigh Clinton as R, E J Waddey Waterloo as M B. The order counts 2000 members.
Des Moines Iowa May 22 The focus of political life centers on district court judgeships and a likely Fourth District congressional race. The ballot shows little state ticket interest, while the contest for railroad commissioner between Dawson and Ketchum draws attention alongside steady support for incumbents. Blythe and Rule in Cerro Gordo vie for home support as Haugen sets June 1 convention in motion.
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