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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
1
A Thanksgiving message from the president is described as earnest and remarkable, drawing attention for its tone and significance. The document is highlighted as a notable communication from the administration.
Roosevelt plans a highly enthusiastic White House proclamation after the election. It will praise the coal strike settlement, national prosperity, Philippines peace, and harmony with major world powers. In Mexico, ash showers spark fear as a southern volcano near Palenque may have formed from a hill rumored to house a prehistoric ruin.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, famed early advocate of women suffrage and a key figure in the modern women’s rights movement, died Sunday at her Stewart apartment at 350 West Ninety-fourth Street. She suffered a sudden illness Friday night and passed away at 3 PM in coma, peacefully.
New York prosecutors expect the Roland Molineux trial to finish early this week. The state claims some witnesses were lured out of state. Handwriting experts testified that the poison package address matches the defendant's admitted handwriting.
Cedar Rapids reports a hunter in Elgin Iowa, B. J. Blow aged 22, suffered the loss of a hand when his shotgun discharged accidentally during a hunt. Authorities note the incident occurred on October 28.
At St Paul on October 28 Rev J J Keane was consecrated bishop of Cheyenne Wyoming and Rev John Sta riha bishop of Lead South Dakota by Archbishop Ireland in a notable ecclesiastical ceremony.
Ferrence Farmer, a hired man, was killed Sunday afternoon when he was ground to pieces by a train west of Dubuque Iowa. The tragic accident occurred near the city as the worker was struck and fatally injured.
Eighteen of twenty indicted for grave robbing have been arrested in Indianapolis on Oct 28. Most posted bonds except Rufus Cantwell's gang member. Dr. Chas Byrkit and James Harvey remain at large. Byrkit plans to surrender soon.
Coroner Eckhardt of Rock Island County visited the city Monday evening over the accident case in Illinois bottoms across from town. The body of Arthur Willhite had already been moved to his home in this city, and the jurisdiction was assigned to Coroner W. S. Norton of this city.
Four persons were injured three miles from Marshalltown Iowa on the Iowa Central road when nine box cars left a side track at Dillon and were struck by an extra freight at forty miles an hour. Engineer Burt and Fireman Nelson were hurt along with Brakeman to wrihen and Winn Douglass who probably will die.
Washington dispatch reports Wu Ting-fang the Chinese minister has been recalled by a special edict. He is ordered to return via the shortest route to Shanghai and will depart as soon as he can pack his effects, likely within two weeks.
The body of college student P L Kimberley, killed when he fell from a moving train, was shipped to West Liberty for burial. Six students served as pallbearers and twenty four as a guard of honor, with memorial services held at the college chapel at 11:30.
Burlington Iowa October 28 The local painters union has struck and halted all building operations after non union carpenters were hired to construct a residence. The dispute centers on union status and job eligibility.
John Kolda of Lone Tree was found dead in his home Monday morning in Iowa City. Death attributed to apoplexy. He was well known in this and adjoining counties and leaves a wife and one child.
Matt Steger of Newell area is hospitalized with three broken ribs and extensive bruising after a confrontation with an enraged bull on his farm south of Newell Iowa. The details describe a dangerous livestock incident resulting in serious injuries.
New York report states actress Julia Marlowe Lowe is not in danger today after earlier concerns. No injuries or further details released.
Wilkesbarre October 28 miners prepare for the strike commission tour and will stay away from work tomorrow to observe Mitchell day despite operator protests. The mine condition improves with few idle in the upper district and steady resumption in the middle district.
J L Brooks aged about 56 died of heart trouble after months of illness in West Liberty Iowa. He studied law with Judge Jacob A Ambler and joined Holmes & Brooks around 1870. A former cashier of the People’s Bank he stood in campaigns for McKinley and led a strong township GOP effort. He was active in Masonic and I O O F lodges and will be buried at Oakridge cemetery beside his wife and son. He is survived by his wife, a son Robert A and a daughter in Pittsburgh.
Ottumwa Iowa reports Milwaukee yards night foreman Thomas Schreckengast was killed instantly when his head was crushed after a coupling accident last night.
Cleveland report shows the McKinley memorial fund exceeding 500000 in donations. Treasurer Ritchie says the memorial will be delayed until the endowment reaches about 100000.
Congressman Cousins is taken ill in Chicago and will undergo an abscess operation today. Appointments are cancelled. Conditions described as not serious.
Bloomington reports visits from Mrs Simon McGrew and son Jesse of Pasadena on a Pennsylvania trip end. Lindley Hoopes and wife dined with Mrs J W Hoopes and visited their daughter Mrs A J Wood. Mrs T J Clark is sick. Dunkard services planned Nov 1 2 at 7 30 pm with Mr West from Des Moines to preach. No church last Sunday due to pastor illness. Frost and cold winds signal winter approaching. Several locals, including Dr H Jones and P B Lake, were seen at home and church events.
Springfield reports Governor Yates remains seriously ill with fever and typhoid symptoms. Officials state the governor’s condition is unstable and no visitors are allowed.
S A Jarard spent Sunday at home while F M Mossberry and C A Carpenter spoke Saturday night. Conesville schools closed Friday. Principal Able returns for winter term. Miss Nina Van Camp visiting relatives at Wapello. no Reform preaching due to pastor at Synod. Epworth League chicken social boosts treasury. Various regional visits and social mentions including Miss Bessie Camp at Lone Tree and Hal Wolford selling pears at $1.35 per bushel.
Rock Island Oct. 28 Judge Bigelow refused an injunction to stop the Three county clerks from printing George A. Cooke of Aledo as the Democratic minority representative candidate on the state legislature ballot. The decision upholds a county judges triad ruling that W. R. Moore's nomination was irregular.
Three robbers looted a bank and the case ruled in favor of Mr. Cooke’s nomination by a mass convention. Moore’s attorneys plan to seek an injunction in another circuit. The note adds a claim of $3,500 booty secured at Prairie City.
Three masked bank robbers dynamited the State bank of Prairie City during the night and escaped with 3500. Town Marshal Erskine held at bay as four dynamite blasts fractured the bank. two rooming in the building tried to warn locals but were blocked. Bloodhounds and a sheriff gang pursue the suspects.
Market wire from Chicago via H J Toher Co shows futures and cash for wheat corn oats hogs cattle and sheep. Prices, receipts, and car counts include Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Liverpool benchmarks with open and closing figures and daily clearances.
Burglars entered the Davenport home of M. J. Eval and looted diamonds and jewelry valued at 2600 dollars. No crew is named. A reward of 400 dollars is offered for information leading to capture.
Ottumwa Iowa October 28 special The second attempt in a week to burglarize the Ottumwa Hardware Co occurred last night. The burglar broke the front door but escaped after a passerby raised the alarm.
Thieves entered the J. D. Williams store at Richland and stole jewelry and clothing valued at $400 last night. Ottumwa, Iowa report.
Mrs. E L Mahin librarian and Mrs. Henry Jayne trustee left at 3 45 p m to attend the state library association meeting in Grinnell for a three days session. Noted speakers include Rabbi Hirsch Melville Dewey and Judge Deemer. Jayne to join trustees discussion on responsibility and Muscatine gains from the gathering.
Mrs Hodges is told her husband will recover, but she confesses to having sold all his clothes after sending for the doctor. The exchange captures tense family drama in a Sketch scene.
A Philadelphia Inquirer quote shows a novelist lamenting the lack of precise words to convey the splendor of an heiress eyes. The dialogue suggests using coal black to express richness and costliness through personification of color.
Alice the huge elephant at Baraboo winter quarters gave birth to a calf but attacked it, breaking a four inch door to reach the infant and pounding it to death with head and feet as keepers moved it to an attainment room after the birth.
Chicago October twenty eighth indicates a fair night and likely Wednesday with rising temperatures. The forecast applies to Iowa regions as well with warmer conditions ahead.
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