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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
1
Union workers win support from ice and coal firms as Teamsters secure assistance amid supply shortages. Local sources report factories and distributors pledging materials to keep routes open and maintain essential deliveries.
Ice and coal teamsters refuse deliveries to meat supply houses linked to packers amid a labor dispute in Chicago. If the four major packing firms at Union Stockyards do not concede quickly, a citywide strike could involve about 46 000 workers, hurting hotels and restaurants. Many workers have already quit, with union rules in tension with the Chicago Federation of Labor.
James E. Blythe withdrew his candidacy for Congress from Iowa's fourth district, citing unsustained county support after Monday caucuses. The field now includes Duncan Rule as the principal opponent, with Haugen as the other declared candidate. A convention is slated for June 19 in Charles City.
Des Moines May 29 Sarah Kuhn sentenced to life for murdering her husband at Delta by poisoning his beer was denied a new trial by the supreme court. Judge Weaver filed a dissent asserting that the theory of death by own action was not wholly disproved.
President Mitchell indicated a national convention of the United Mine Workers may be called to discuss ordering a strike in the bituminous fields in sympathy with the anthracite strike. He did not expect the call to be issued for several days.
Henry Heide man, 14, son of a prominent farmer near Boies Iowa, had one leg torn off and was badly injured when he drove a pulverizer yesterday afternoon. The horses were frightened and started to run.
Elizabeth Clarkson widow of Coker F. Clarkson and mother of James S. Clarkson of New York and R. P. Clark son editor of the Iowa State Register died last night at age 82 in Des Moines.
Washington May 29 A semi official denial was issued denying that Archbishop Keane was chosen to succeed the late Archbishop Corrigan in New York City.
Des Moines May 29 Articles filed with the secretary of state establish the Minnesota and Iowa Electric Railway company. Headquarters at St Paul Minnesota the proposed line runs from Decorah Iowa to St Paul and would connect with Iowa lines to Des Moines. Backed by 500000 toward construction with promoters pushing early completion.
The east bound Rocky Mountain Limited fast train derailed near Avoca Iowa while trying to make up time. Speed was 70 to 80 mph when the tender left the track tearing ties for about a mile. Tracks broke and gearing failed. only front cars suffered damage and no passengers were seriously injured.
Frank J. Stillman is cited in a site settlement involving a $150,000 sum. The document outlines liability and payment terms, with court records listing the parties and the responsible firm.
Washington May 29 The president met callers including Chairman Babcock of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Representative Hall of Iowa Secretary Shaw and Postmaster General Payne. They voiced confidence that Republican membership in the next House is satisfactory and predicted a party majority after the fall elections.
Chicago May 29 Special indicates Iowa will have fair weather tonight and likely Friday with slightly warmer temperatures in the western portion.
In Brooklyn a circus trainer, Jesse L. Blount from Fort Wayne, offered beer to Tops the elephant. The animal seized him with its trunk, hurled him down, and crushed him to death before keepers intervened.
A drift of pumice like material, believed from West Indies volcanoes, washes up on island shores near Charleston South Carolina. Fishermen report finding pieces from the sea. The dark brittle substance is light in weight and floats on water, likely carried by the Gulf Stream.
The Ohio Republican convention adjourned after nominating Lewis C. Laylin for secretary of state William B. Crew for the Supreme Court Horace Ankeney for food and dairy commissioner and Wm Kirtley Jr for the board of public works A demonstrative honor to Senator Hanna followed with his characteristic speech He urged campaigns to sing keep on letting well enough alone and backed McKinley Roosevelt policies while urging lawful dispute settlement Cuban reciprocity and keeping the flag in the Philippines.
Lathrop Missouri May 29 The London war office ordered the British Remount Camp here to be broken up. The cablegram arrived unexpectedly and opinion differs on whether Boer peace prospects or agitation in Washington caused the decision.
Cedar Rapids hosts the third annual convention of the Gideons the Christian Traveling Men's Association of America on July 4 5 and 6 with an expected 600 delegates. The organization reports rapid membership growth and the Gideon button is common among traveling men.
Sorrow grips Ft. Dodge as John and Mary Davis seek their 16 year old daughter who vanished a week ago after hinting at a chance to earn good wages. Neighbors report no clues and police say the case remains unsolved.
A man using the name Pat Harrington was arrested in Ft. Dodge Iowa on May 29 charged with involvement in the December murder of Constable Smith at Chelsea Tama county He is said to have belonged to a railroad gang and to be linked with a winter bank robber gang active last season.
Fort de France May 29 George Kennan the renowned explorer is alive and well after escaping near the Mt Pelee crater. He says he was within five miles of the eruption when the blast struck Monday evening and he fled to safety. Professor Hills also reports safety.
New York on May 29 reports another fifty cent per ton advance in soft coal by city dealers bringing the price to five dollars a ton. This marks about a one dollar sixty cent rise since the anthracite coal strike began.
Kansas Republicans at Wichita on May 29 praised President Roosevelt and his policies. On a single ballot W. J. Bailey was nominated for governor as part of the state ticket.
The second annual Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers convention opened Wednesday morning in Marshalltown. President George Dickerson led routine business with delegates from Sioux City Council Bluffs Decorah Atlantic Des Moines Marshalltown Davenport Webster City Mason City Cedar Rapids Clinton and Grinnell.
The Second Baptist church in Little Rock Arkansas adopted a resolution withdrawing fellowship from Governor Jeff Davis. The measure, nearly unanimous with three votes against, accuses the governor of drunkenness gambling and other immoral acts.
Ottumwa Iowa May 29 1903 report states the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will convene in Davenport in May 1903. Delegates include Mrs F Grooms from the Dunbar Club Muscatine and Florence White who was elected corresponding secretary.
Fred A. Bennet announces he will not be a candidate for state auditor. The eleventh district is likely to support Carroll, Bennet says it is too late to enter the race.
London May 29 The electric debt system donated by J Pierpont Morgan to St Pauls Cathedral was formally inaugurated last night with cathedral officials and several London journalists in attendance.
May festival opening in Clinton Iowa featured the Tri City Apollo club assisted by the Spiering Orchestra of Chicago directed by George B Gookins. The Messiah will be staged this evening with Governor Cummins and wife expected to attend.
At a Hamburg meeting May 29 shareholders of the Hamburg American Steamship Company voted to alter articles to conform with the Atlantic steamship combination. The resolution was adopted unanimously to approve the Morgans agreement.
Fort Wayne Indiana May 29 Joseph Russell prominent businessman is critically injured from a golf ball hit by his daughter. He suffers concussion of the brain and remains in a hospital in critical condition.
Mrs. Herbert Heskett and her infant were killed near Cedar Falls when struck by an Illinois Central passenger train as they walked along a trestle returning from a funeral. Mrs. Heskett wheeled the child in a cab ahead of her on the tracks.
Mrs. Sallie E. McCall was arrested in Baltimore and held for Philadelphia authorities. She is charged with stealing jewelry and securities valued at $36,000 from Mrs. Caroline Bradstetter of Philadelphia.
Nels Benson a 60 year old Davenport resident and Bucktown figure was found dead in bed alone in his room behind 221 Iowa Street Davenport Iowa May 29 investigators may examine the case for possible coroner action as details remain unclear
London May 29 The cabinet met for the third time in six days to discuss the Boer final reply to a practical ultimatum for Pretoria Friday. In the Commons Balfour expected to announce peace negotiations on Monday. Amsterdam May 29 Ex-president Steyn of the Orange Free State seeks better terms, having joined the war reluctantly to fulfill a moral duty.
The Colored Emigration and Commercial Convention in Chattanooga on May 29 adopted a memorial asking Congress to appropriate $500 million to fund emigration of African Americans who wish to leave the United States for Africa or another country.
In seven months last year 3958 bulls and over 5000 horses were killed at bull fights in Spain.
Senate opens final phase in six week fight over a civil government bill for the Philippines. Witness Col A L Wagner reports concentration camps were clean and well kept with broad liberty within dead lines across two camps housing 8 000 natives each. Representative Broussard says sugar trusts dominate Cuba and tariff cuts would mainly benefit a tiny group of growers.
Waterloo Iowa May 29 Lizzie Scroggins nineteen is arrested for an attempt to poison her sixty five year old husband. The couple have been married four weeks.
Mayor R S McNutt asks all stores to close Friday from 1 to 4 PM so citizens may attend Memorial Day exercises. Parade forms at 1 30 and the program should finish by 4. Veterans and ladies prepare bouquets wreaths and decorate the graves monument and grand stand with flags.
We express heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown by friends and neighbors during the recent illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. B. F. Boyd and Children.
Nels Morris of Chicago operates the extensive C ranch in Texas covering 280000 acres. The operation feeds 15000 Angus cattle and is described as the largest Angus breeder in the United States.
All members of Muscatine company No 12 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias are urged to attend the meeting at Castle Hall in the K P building on Iowa avenue per order of the Sir Knight Captain.
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