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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
1
Noble filed a motion for trial late yesterday afternoon with the clerk of court. The filing seeks to advance or adjust trial proceedings in the pending case. The action names Noble and the court in a formal procedural step.
A motion for a new trial in State of Iowa v Noble charges murder and argues court errors and juror prejudice. Affidavits claim juror Reeves spoke of Noble’s guilt and the need to hang him, with testimony about prior conversations and trial proceedings.
The opinion formed by a juror will not prejudice him from serving. Attorneys exhausted preemptory challenges and left him on the jury. Kid Noble was not sentenced today due to a motion filed and pending. No hearing time set yet but likely this week. The new trial motion in the Bebb case will probably be heard tonight.
Des Moines May 27 crops rough week with warm tempera tures and daily showers. Northeast heavy rains caused bridge and slope damage while statewide rainfall mostly not damaging. Corn fields delayed with some unplanted areas and replanting needed. grass and small grain strong. Overall crop conditions good and cultivation to resume with corn in fair condition.
Des Moines May 27 report states state binder Howard Tedford will wed Regina Vail of Bonaparte Iowa. The announcement says the marriage will occur in June and notes the engagement as secret until now.
High water and drifting debris washed away over a hundred feet of trestle on the Wisconsin approach to the Eagle Point high bridge at Dubuque. The loss runs to several thousand dollars and reconstruction is already underway.
Oskaloosa Quakers topped the third annual Town inter collegiate track meet in Cedar Rapids on May 27, finishing with 66 1/4 points. Coe College followed seven points back with 61 3/4 points and Ursuline Sacred Heart placed third with 7 points.
Peter J. Levin a 60 year old farmer four miles southeast of Mediapolis Iowa ended his life by hanging with binder twine to a fence post. He had suffered ill health for several years and died near Mediapolis on May 27.
Charles Mikesell returns from near Clinton after responding to a message about his brother Sidney Mikesell drowning. All search efforts failed and officials fear no body may be found. hope remains that the body will rise.
Dubuque union plumbers walked out on Monday after a breach of an agreement. Employers had promised $3.50 per day for ten hours, but some workers returned at $2.75 after wage reductions to match the lower pay at Iowa Iron Works.
G W Bird shot Charles Kollman in the hand at the Leonard King farm six miles northwest of Muscatine after a wage dispute and quarrel. Bird, intoxicated, was jailed. Kollman was not seriously wounded and plans to file charges. Bird claimed Kollman struck him with a two by four and tried to take his revolver.
Reports from Fort de France and Roseau describe renewed ash clouds and heavy ash fall from Mt Pelee. Prof. Hill's Martinique crater visit notes eight square miles devastated, central destruction at the focus midway between sea and peak. terrain remains largely unchanged.
Philadelphia, May 27. William Lane was hanged this morning for the murder of Ella Jarden and her two children. Lane allegedly killed them after Mrs. Jarden, his employer, secured a warrant for his arrest on theft charges.
In Washington on May 27 the senate privileges and elections committee announced it would report against a house resolution to amend the constitution for popular election of U S senators. Fred McDonald, ex captain of the twenty sixth infantry, testified to refute charges by ex Corporal O'Brien and produced documents disputing O'Brien’s testimony and his claim McDonald outraged a Spanish woman. The papers also cleared McDonald of misappropriating the company’s funds.
Hazleton Pennsylvania May 27 Superintendent Frank Pardee announced most striking engineers firemen and pump runners positions at Cranberry have been filled. Some veteran workers resigned rather than work under the company. Cuts were taken to Cranberry colliery for non union pumpmen and firemen who will be housed near the mine while the strike lasts. Company special officers will guard the area.
Cleveland May 27 The Ohio state republican convention meets at 4 PM. After the temporary chairman speaks it will adjourn until tomorrow to allow the platform committee to meet and draft the party platform. Expect wrangling as Hanna differs with the president on several questions.
Fair tonight with warmer west portion. Wednesday partly cloudy with possible showers in the west portion. Chicago dispatch notes indications for Iowa across the period.
The Davenport Leader notes little activity but says lawyers will likely nominate the most qualified candidate. Mentioned figures include Judge James W. Bollinger William Theophilus George E Hubbell C W Neal L M Fisher Henry Thuenen and A G Bush as potential nominees.
The Musserville building contract went to A J Endter for 4341.00 after a unanimous board vote. The Fast Hill project was awarded to J E Howes at 1144.90 with a 19 per day penalty for delays after Sept 1. The heating plan was tabled for now and future commencement exercises were noted.
A steam shovel owned by Flick & Johnson at a Washington area site toppled into mud killing a man. Roadmaster Shields of the Rock Island attempted to lift it with a 1400 engine and later used a 60,000 pound steel car to shift the machine. Two boys in the car escaped unharmed. the shovel is back in position and expected to resume operation.
W H Snyder of Letts was a business visitor in the city yesterday detailing his activities and meetings with local merchants.
London May 27 The cabinet held a two hour session with a Milner message on peace talks. The final Boer decision was not yet received and officials avoided confirming terms. Balfour said budget discussions would wait while South Africa affairs remained uncertain.
Chicago live stock receipts show hogs 18 000 with mixed prices and steady/open to close higher. Cattle receipts 4 000 steady. sheep 9 000 steady to slow. Wheat corn oats receipts and ships listed. Kansas City Omaha hogs and cattle counts. Liverpool wheat higher on open. Primary receipts totals for wheat and corn given.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a cold cure in one day. It notes refunds by druggists if it fails and carries E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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