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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
1
Boer delegates indicate nearing agreement on terms to end the war. Negotiations focus on political and territorial concessions with both sides signaling progress toward settlement after extended talks.
Dispatches from Pretoria and London indicate most Boer delegates accept British terms aside from Christian and De Wet. Authorities deem the war practically ended and a Commons announcement is anticipated this afternoon.
Italian police link the attack on the king’s train near Naples to an immature anarchist plan and show strong evidence of a broader plot against the pope. Authorities tighten security at the imperial palace and the Vatican amid renewed vigilance.
Fred E. Place master mechanic of Illinois Central shops in Waterloo has been promoted to the same post at the system’s principal shops in Burnside. He will be succeeded by G. W. Smith from the Santa Fe road.
London report says J Pierpont Morgan presented a tapestry valued at 500000 dollars to the king. The piece will decorate the abbey during the coronation ceremonial footage and add grand visual effect to the service.
In Detroit 1200 women employed at Brown Bros cigar plant began a strike following the retirement of manager J H Brown. The workers demand his restoration, while Brown says he resigned of his own accord and does not wish to return.
Louise Holman and Myrtle Allen two school teachers from Glencoe Missouri arrested on charges of arson for allegedly setting fire to a floating saloon barge on the Missouri River.
Oskaloosa Iowa May 26. Justice of the Peace George Bauch known as Long George died suddenly of apoplexy last night. He had served as mayor for ten years and was a familiar local figure.
In Scranton on May 26 firemen engineers and pumpmen of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western refused to obey the mine workers order to strike on June 2.
The Agricultural College nine defeated the University of Iowa 2 to 0 Saturday afternoon in Ames Iowa. The victory was secured by strong pitching and timely hitting from Ames players.
Washington Iowa May 26 Frank Meyer an employe on the C M St P railway cut off was instantly killed Friday evening He was on a steam shovel as workmen moved it to the Rock Island track to proceed eastward It toppled over trapping him under the rear of the shovel car His neck was broken and the body was crushed His mother and sister lived in Delavan Indiana
Mayor Tom Johnson returning from Chicago says Cuban leaders showed immediate gratitude to the United States after the Cuban flag was raised over the palace. Johnson met with Bryan and discussed Cuban affairs and national issues but gave few details.
Six hundred teamsters at Chicago stock yards walk out demanding shorter hours. The strike disrupts meat deliveries with fears of a meat famine as packers struggle to find replacement labor and deliveries stall.
Grin nell won the invitation high school athletic meet held in Davenport on May 26 with 45 points. West Des Moines finished second with 27, Moline 18, Oska loosa 17, Davenport 13, and Rock Island 6. The hammer throw by Parry of Oskaloosa set a state record at 146 feet 5 inches, while Tongshore of Grinnell led individuals with 15 points.
Citizens of Decorah Iowa work to clear streets and repair damage from the recent storm. Over 3000 dollars raised, losses estimated between 200000 and 300000 dollars. Hundreds, including 200 Luther College students, help build temporary bridges and clean the city. Mail freight and passengers move overland to Calmar twelve miles away.
An 18-year-old daughter of farmer William Graves near Dows Iowa attempted to ford the Iowa river with her sister on Friday. Their canoe overturned they were swept downstream and clung to a wire fence. The sister was dead when pulled from the water.
It details fare options on Nickel Plate 2434 and eastern connections with three daily trains and excess fare. Dining car service under the American club plan offered. Prices range from 35 cents to 1 dollar. Information available from John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, N. Depot, Fifth Avenue and Harrison St.
The next general assembly of the Presbyterian church will be held in Los Angeles after commissioners voted 287 for the Pacific coast city and against Cleveland this morning.
Very quiet day as several sites opened on Sunday with minimal crowds and limited events. Vendors reported low turnout while organizers kept operations simple and focused on safety and accessibility.
Sunday shoppers found groceries meat ice cream fruit and cigars available as clashes over Sunday closing allegedly resulted in arrests and warnings. Many merchants opened out of curiosity while some closed to rest. Retail Clerks Union planned a meeting to decide next steps.
Fred McDonald ex Captain of the twenty sixth volunteer infantry testified before the senate Philippines committee in Washington on May 26 denying ex Corporal Richard O Brien of his company. He called O Brien's claim a lie and said he never knew of any Spanish woman being violated by any American in the Philippines.
Chicago May 26 Special indicates Iowa will have generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a slight drop in temperature tonight.
The funeral of Theodore G Martin was held Saturday afternoon from Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. He was a member of the Mechanics' Aid society and was attended in a body by the society and the Mechanics' band which played appropriate music. Dr C L Stafford of the Methodist church conducted the service.
Chicago May 26 a radical change in the Rock Island road organization is outlined for maintenance starting June 1. Each division superintendent will head track roadbed sidings and yards of his division and be responsible for their condition. The five division superintendents east of the Missouri River will report to General Superintendent W M Hobbs in Chicago.
Paris reports ministers of commerce urge the Martinique governor to facilitate emigration to Guadeloupe, French Guiana, or France. Mt Pelee continues to erupt with vents, mud geysers, and ashfall up to 14 miles. some residents are evacuated and relief efforts for refugees proceed.
The Lettswich school commencement coverage praised most classmates but missed Winnie Coder the youngest member who gave a leading oration titled "Patience." The paper notes Vinnie A. Coder delivered a strong version of the same speech and was among the favorites.
A Jubilee event will be held next Sunday to celebrate Y M C A progress. A citywide canvass expands across churches with about 235 subscriptions listed and a goal of 49 009. district canvassing and a luncheon plan underway to raise the building fund.
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