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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
5
The warden of the Canon City Colorado prison explains a cane industry to Muscatine Iowa, confirming prisoner Robert L Thompson No 4606 is serving a 30 year term from 1898, parole possible after 10 years, with voluntary crafts for funds while incarcerated and potential charitable Philadelphia press support.
Canon City Colorado warden E H Martin thanks a donor for interest and material assistance given to a prisoner. The letter expresses sincere appreciation and is signed by the warden.
Des Moines Sept. 5 The silver element of the Democratic party acknowledges the state platform aimed to aid Congress seats, especially in the Second district. Secy Charles A Walsh of the national committee departed deflated, noting the plank did not repudiate the Kansas City platform and could bolster Second district candidates. Judge M J Wade likely seeks the Democratic nomination in the Second district next Wednesday, believing non reaffirmation helps him.
River forecast ending 8 a m Saturday Sept 6 1902 notes a slight rise below Dubuque with levels remaining similar between Le Claire and Muscatine. Readers from Reed's Landing Prairie du Chein Davenport Muscatine and Dubuque areas are advised to monitor conditions as water remains steady in the upper stretch.
On Monday September 8 an auction conducted by Fred S. Pentzer drew buyers who praised the previous week’s sale. The notice describes an unusual opportunity as land is expected to rise in value and states fares will be refunded to purchasers.
Charles McMullen, last year’s business department instructor at Muscatine High School, resigns and moves to Oregon to head the business department at the state normal school. The school board meets tonight at the high school to discuss his successor and salary adjustments for teachers, noting prior starts at 350 dollars and potential raises to restore equity.
A party at Mr and Mrs Henry Henlein East Sixth street Wednesday honored Mrs Lillian Gibbs of Ottumwa visiting there. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening. A launch and picnic for Miss Nellie Delaney of Stuart Iowa followed by Miss Mollie Murphy, with about 25 guests aboard the Mignon to Phil Mackey’s Geneva island summer cottage. An elegant picnic supper and social evening concluded with a 10 o'clock return.
The new state central committee for Iowa districts includes N C Roberts Fort Madison S W Mercer Iowa City L F Springer Independence D A Lyons Cres ton A E Jackson Tama S F McConnell Bloomfield J C Likes Des Moines A W Maxwell Seymour S B Morrissey Marian J B Romans Denison J H Quick Sioux City with A E Jackson of Tama chosen as chairman.
American League scores show Chicago 6 Boston 1 and Boston 11 Chicago 1 among others. National League games include Chicago 1 Brooklyn 0 and Philadelphia 12 St Louis 6. Western League results feature Kansas City 8 Peoria 7 in eleven innings and Milwaukee 5 St Joseph 3. Three League matches list Rock Island 5 Rockford 4 and Terre Haute 4 Decatur 2.
S A Borger of Muscatine signs a one year advertising contract with the Journal under its change every insertion plan. His first ad appears in today's issue. He runs a modern clothing store offering a complete stock at reasonable prices and recently returned from Chicago and eastern markets with new styles.
John W. Millar, an expressman for the C. R. L. & P. was loading a box at the freight house when the box slipped and fell, mashing his left index finger. Doctors said amputation was necessary and he will be unable to work for some time.
Iowa City September 5 The Johnson county fair closes today with strong attendance and solid financial footing. Exhibits were not large but were well selected and drew many people to the event.
A morning blaze raged in the shingle shed at Kai ser's mill in the south end with a strong gale threatening major damage. Firefighters quickly contained the flames and prevented extensive loss, with a spark from the saw mill cited as the ignition.
Firemen's tournament in Davenport drew thousands as West Liberty and surrounding towns excelled. Events included coupling, ladder, and hub races with West Liberty and La Porte posting strong times, a tied amateur race led to a rerun, and today promises eight major races and prize contests.
Des Moines hosts a large society horse show September 15 to 20 in the new State Fair pavilion. Ten thousand Odd Fellows will camp on the fair grounds during the sovereign grand lodge convention week. One thousand entries have been received, promising a major western event this year.
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