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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1902

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Pictures Are Examined In Williams Murder Case

Sheriff and investigators review photographs of a murdered man in Prospect Park Minnesota to identify him as Dan Williams, the suspect in the Tuman killings. The man, described as 45 to 50, with a gray sprinkled moustache and distinctive head abrasion, may have died ten days ago during a break in.

Dan Williams Jesse Martha Tuman Prospect Park Minn Williams Minneapolis St. Paul Ingham J. C. Stuart Ed. P. Ingham Baxter Detective Agency Tuman Wm. Baxter John McCall Hub Clothing Company Martha Jesse Tuman Stuart Muscatine

Hoffman answers labor questions in Muscatine race

In Muscatine Iowa October 20 1992 William Hoffman and Judge Wade respond to Tri City Labor Congress questions from Clinton Lyons and Fulton. Hoffman delivers direct clear positions on franchise votes initiative and referendum immigration tariffs and labor issues while Wade’s published answers are criticized for omitting questions and offering vague statements.

Mr. Hoffman Judge Wade Tri-City Labor Congress Congress Clinton, Lyons Fulton Hoffman Wade Muscatine George C. Campbell George F. Tucker Leg Clinton Iowa Government of the People

Advertising in church work urged by Disciples

Rev George F Hall of Chicago spoke at the Disciples of Christ convention in Omaha praising free use of daily newspaper advertising columns as a key to success in evangelism.

Chicago Omaha, Neb Convention of the Disciples of Christ George F. Hall

Northern Illinois Teachers Meet Opens in Rockford

The thirty sixth annual session of the Northern Illinois Teachers' association opened in Rockford with a remarkable opening day attendance. Nearly 400 teachers were registered by the first day

Rockford Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association

Methodist Mission Drive Reaches 300000 Dollar Mark

In Cleveland Ohio at the general Methodist missionary convention last night a surge of donations brought the total to about 300000 dollars by midnight after an initial 250000 dollars was reported at 11 pm. Contributions continued to pour in as the session concluded.

Cleveland Ohio General Methodist Missionary Convention

Sewed-Up Heart Leads to Bellevue Death

New York report states Mrs. Annie Kingsley died yesterday after doctors at Bellevue Sewed up her heart on Monday night.

New York Annie Kingsley Bellevue

Iowa Faces Minnesota In Anticipated Close Football Clash

Iowa City prepares for a strong Iowa team to challenge Minnesota in a highly anticipated game. Quarterback Jones returns from knee injury as both sides aim for a dramatic victory, with a mass meeting planned and hundreds of fans from across the state expected to attend.

Iowa City Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Gophers Hawkeyes Jones Knipe J. M. Brockway Rooters Mississippi Minneapolis

Hold Up in the West near Bears Mouth

Early today two masked men held up an east bound Northern Pacific passenger train near Bears Mouth. Engineer O'Neil was shot and killed. The robbers tried to blow the express safe but failed and escaped with the registered mail. The company offers a $5,000 reward.

Northern Pacific Bearsmouth

Miners to Aid Republicans in Illinois Election

In Essex Illinois on October 24 coal miners attended a large republican rally at Clark City four miles from town. The meeting closed the Kankakee county campaign with strong support for the republican candidates for the legislature.

Clark City

Iowa Weather Outlook Parts Cloudy With Possible Showers

Cloudy conditions predicted for Iowa with a chance of showers mainly in the western portion. Tonight and Saturday showery possibilities noted across the region.

Sioux Indian Allen Walkingshield Hanged for Murder

Allen Walkingshield, a Sioux Indian, was executed in Sioux Falls on October 24 for the murder of Mrs. Sarah Ghostface. He had sought the sixteen year old daughter, was forbidden to visit, killed the mother, and then outraged the daughter.

Peace Board Begins Work in Chicago Markets

Special market dispatch reports hog receipts at 18 000 with open steady to closed weak except best. Cattle receipts 2 000 open steady, closed dull. Sheep receipts 6 000 open steady, closed very dull. Chicago receipts list wheat 7, corn 195, hogs 18 000. Kansas City and Omaha hogs 10 900 and 4 000 respectively. Liverpool wheat lower to unchanged. Clearances total wheat and flour 384 000 bushels. Weather shows heavy showers in Dakotas Minnesota Manitoba, otherwise fair.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Dakotas Minnesota Manitoba

Judge Gray Chosen to Lead Coal Strike Mediation Board

The Roosevelt appointed arbitration board for the anthracite strike met at the temporary White House with Judge Gway elected president. The hearing will be public via press coverage, and the group plans procedures while awaiting miner representation and witness attendance decisions. Telegrams were sent to all parties asking them to attend Monday sessions.

Wright Judge Gway Recorder Wright Mitchell Roosevelt

Troops Return From Anthracite Regions As Work Fades

Gov Stone orders the withdrawal of troops from the anthracite fields to their home rendezvous. In Tamaqua and Wilkesbarre miners report for work but are sent home with instructions to return when needed. Hazleton notes G B Markle & Co collieries extend the strike until reemployment terms change.

Harrisburg Stone Tamaqua Wilkesbarre Hazleton, Pa G. B. Markle & Co

Fire Bunker Blaze on Oregon Battleship

The Bulletin reports a coal bunker fire aboard the battleship Oregon has burned for three days. At noon today officers would not confirm whether the blaze was extinguished.

San Francisco Cal Bulletin Oregon

Cruiser Des Moines Work Progress at Fore River Yard

Boston reports one month after launch the United States cruiser Des Moines at Fore River yard Quincey shows rapid progress. Pumps and auxiliary machinery installed decks being laid. main engines tested and ready to install once engine room work finishes.

Boston Des Moines Fore River Quincey

Twin Cities Want a College for Gustavus Adolphus

Offers were made at the Augustana synod in New London for moving Gustavus Adolphus college from St. Peter to the Twin Cities. C. A. Smith of Minneapolis offered 50 million feet of pine lumber, James J. Hill pledged one dollar for every thirty three secured, and former Governor Lind indicated the Twin Cities could subscribe at least 200 thousand dollars.

New London Minn Augustana Synod The Lutheran Church Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, Minn Twin Cities C. A. Smith Minneapolis James J. Hill Lind

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Journal Sherfey William Hoffman United States Republican Party Geo. F. Tucker Lyons Der Northern Illinois Association Montana Butte O'Neil Essex, Ill Kankakee Indica Sioux Falls, S. D Allen Walkingshield Sarah Ghostface Daugh Ter Peace Board H. J. Toher & Co H. E. McKay Northwest Wheat Receipts Duluth Liverpool White House Washington Board J. J. Hill Lutheran Institution
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