Trust Offer Reported in Muscatine
A trust offer was reported in Muscatine, with details not fully disclosed. The item appears in local notices as part of ongoing financial or legal discussions within the community.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
1
Plan for national wholesale grocers union eyed
New York reports George D. Hanford plans a nationwide grocers combine to be unveiled at Detroit on November 5 and 6. He targets Muscatine firms J. M. Gobble & Co. C. L. Mull & Sons and W. G. Block oil dealer amid talks with large grocery firms nationwide. The plan aims to cut costs and improve distribution with noncoercive admission for wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Block
Hanford
Hardware Combine
Coal Strike Arbitration Moves Forward in Washington
Washington reports Roosevelt pleased by last night’s conference and the push toward an arbitration commission to settle the coal strike. Morgan and Bacon presented a six member panel plan to Roosevelt and Root, with candidates including a military engineer miner expert and a federal judge, aiming to resume mine operations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville
Gen
Willespie
Frank Kleretko
Prof
Chas. Caldwell
Judge Gray
Delaware
Wright
Jacob Kims
Henry George, Jr
Roosevelt
J. Pierpont Morgan
United Mine Workers’ Association
Morgan
White House
Robert R. Bacon
War Root
Cortelyou
Mr. Morgan
Engineer Corps
Military
Naval Service
United States
Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
No Mining Strike Action Accepted by Coal Firms
The coal companies refuse to arbitrate further and demand no discrimination against non union workers. They reiterate their offer to review grievances at each colliery and, if unresolved, submit the issue to judges of the district court for final decision. They stress public coal supply needs and insist on safe work and equal opportunity without personal insult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Wilkesparre
Mitchel
Arbitration Board
J. P. Morgan
Washington
Mr. Bacon
Morgan
Mine Workers’ Union
Court of Common Pleas
Twe
United Mine Workers
United States
Muscatine Public Building Site Approved
The assistant secretary of the treasury approved a Muscatine public building site at the southeast corner of Iowa avenue and Fourth street. Owner B. E. Lilly. price 12,000. Washington reports plat and market site proposition received. agent Wheaton sends a revised recommendation to the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Muscatine
Iowa Avenue
Fourth Street
Wheaton
H. J. Mahin
Local grocers discuss proposed stock certificate scheme
Journal reports on a visit to Muscatine by wholesale grocers amid rumors of a national plan to pool all wholesale houses into a large trust. Some claim ignorance, others note talks of issuing stock certificates and local management roles. Muscatine would require heavy cash for any major consolidation into a 48-house Iowa market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
State Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Meeting in Urbana
The annual session of the State Federation of Women’s clubs starts at the University of Illinois Urbana with delegates reporting. The Chicago delegation of 200 arrives by special train as three women are mentioned as possible candidates including Mrs. Eugenia Bacon, Mrs. Saidie Gray Cox, and Mrs. L. B. Shattuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Clubs
Urbana
Ill
State Federation of Women's Clubs
University of Illinois
Chicago
Eugenia Bacon
Decatur
Saidie Gray Cox
Hudson
L. B. Shattuck
Imminent clash near Victoria between revolutionaries and government
Washington reports Bowen cables from Venezuela indicating an important engagement is imminent near Victoria between revolutionary and government forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Washington
Bowen
State Department
Victoria
Chautauqua Dates Set for August 1903 in Columbus Junction
The new Chautauqua board fixed August 5 to 13, 1903 for next year's event after consulting the almanac for favorable weather. Officers named are Rev. J. S. Tussey president C A Sprague vice president J A Sprague secretary and W P Paugh treasurer. An audience heard Gill Hooley's Reception and the Chicago Orchestra Company is slated to perform at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
J. S. Tussey
C. A. Sprague
J. A. Sprague
W. P. Paugh
Gillhooley
Opera House
Co. L. James
J. W. James
South Hill
Chicago Orchestra Company
Miners migrate to Illinois bituminous fields for work
Bloomington Illinois October 14 miners from Pennsylvania coal fields flock to central Illinois bituminous mines where unprecedented demand for soft coal drives job takeovers. Newcomers report higher wages and cheaper living and plan to send for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Change in Ministers Named by President
The president appoints Henry Wilson from Chili to Greece and John B. Jackson from Berlin to Chili as ministers, marking a reshuffle in diplomatic posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
Greece
John B. Jackson
Washington
Chili
Berlin
Thought Dead Returns Rich Man From Elgin
Charles Wollert, who left Elgin twenty years ago poor, returned to claim a $600 share left by his father Andrew Wollert. He arrived wealthy, shocking locals with the inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin, Ill
Charles Wollert
Elgin
Andrew Wollert
Miner Eldest Son Found As Anaconda Resident
A man long believed missing by family is identified in Anaconda after years of wandering the West. He recalls working as a stoker on a Mississippi river boat before settling in Anaconda where he amassed wealth in mining. He readily proves his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Anaconda
Street Car Strikers Bound for Grand Jury
Commissioner Craig ordered 12 street car strikers to appear before the U S grand jury. They were arrested for obstructing United States mail cars and each was required to post a $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Craig
United States Grand Jury
Unite States
Money for striking miners sent to Indianapolis
A $2,500 subscription from an open air mass meeting in Boston was forwarded to the miners' headquarters in Indianapolis as part of ongoing relief efforts. The event aimed to support striking miners and strengthen aid networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Indianapolis
Commission Proposed to End Coal Mine Idle Time
A proposed presidentially appointed commission would settle disputes between coal companies and workers, including both union and nonunion members. It would order immediate cessation of idleness, set a three year employment framework, and determine when to take effect. Named officials from Baer to Oliphant supported swift action. The schedule was not prepared in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
United Mineworkers’ Union
John Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
George F. Baer
Philadelphia and Readme Coal and ‘Iron Company
Lehirh and Wilkeshbarre Coal Company
Semple Iron Company
E. B. Thomas
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
T. P. Fowler
Scranton Coal Company
Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company
R. M. Oliphant
Delaware and Hudson Company
Steamer C B Lockwood Goes Down After Gale
Ashtabula Ohio October 14 The steamer C B Lockwood sank in last night’s gale fifteen miles west of the city A boat with seven men and two women was rescued this morning the occupants endured terrible suffering Another yaw with ten men is missing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula, O
C. B. Lockwood
Weather outlook for Iowa fair and warmer in midweek
Chicago October 14 report shows indications for Iowa. Fair tonight and Wednesday. Warmer tonight with mild conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nobleman Weds Plow Girl In Canonical Break
Arthur Fortescue nephew of the Duke of Portland renounces the Church of England and marries Olga Varinhoff a plow girl from a Russian immigrant community. The couple met during a trip to Assiniboia and returned to St Paul, Fortescue saying little beyond that he fell in love while she was at the plow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Portland
St. Paul
Arthur Fortescue
Olga Varinhoff
Russia
Canada
Assiniboia
Fortescue
St Paul Railroad Acquires Large Coal Lands in Illinois
The St Paul railroad management has bought 25 000 acres of rich coal lands in Illinois for nearly 2 000 000 and holds options on more. The properties lie in Putnam La Salle Bureau and Hennepin counties west and southwest of La Salle city. The La Salle coal district is noted for the finest Illinois coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Paul
Illinois
Putnam
la Salle
Boreau
Hennepin Counties
Vitality Amazes Physicians in Danville Tragic Accident
William Hall a 19 year old son of Justice H J Hall survived a broken neck and rib displacement after a wagon overturn at a nutting party. He walked a half mile to a street car line and then home to South Danville before dying shortly after a doctor arrived. Local physicians were astonished by his vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Lil
William Hall
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Hall
South Danville
Hall
Coal prices rise further in London exchange
London on October 14 reported another coal price increase with consumers paying 24 cents more and dealers 12 cents more. Strong demand from both home buyers and foreign orders drives the hike as exports continue and manufacturers and households stock up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Exchange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grocers
Patch
New York
George D. Hanford
Detroit
J. M. Gobble & Co., C. L. Mull & Sons
Ioe
Ara
Commission of Five
Pres. Mitchell
Root
Mitchell Says
Trusdale
Delaware and Lackawanna
Baer
Ence
Coal Company
Muscatine Post Office
B. E. Lilly
Washington, D. C
Deal
Indica
Milwaukee
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