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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
1
Third Woman Said to Have Witnessed Tragedy in Fish Case
Boston linked Mrs Margaret Pickle sister of Nellie Casey among three women linked to the murder of Nicholas Fish. Police probe why Thomas Sharkey detained while the two arrested women are shielded. Pickle reportedly witnessed the fatal quarrel and was located in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thos. Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Margaret Pickle
Nellie Casey
Harlem
Boston
Horace Boies Surprised by Henderson Withdrawal
Former Governor Horace Boies spoke by telephone from his Grundy county farm after Speaker Henderson declined to run for congress. Boies gave no statement beyond noting the surprise and joked he did not expect the speaker to quit before November 4. Boies is expected to announce his Democratic nomination acceptance today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Waterloo
Iowa
Horace Boies
Grundy County
Congress
Boies
Courtright
C. E. Pickett
Cannon May Be Next Speaker
Washington D C Sept 17 Great surprise followed Rep Henderson’s retirement from the congressional race and the withdrawal was linked to the speakership. Rep Joseph G Cannon of Illinois quickly emerged as a leading favorite for the high post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Washington, D. C
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Kansans urge Coburn for Secretary of Agriculture
Topeka Kans Sept 17 a committee of prominent Republicans will present to President Roosevelt the name of F D Coburn for Secretary of Agriculture. Republicans expect Cabinet member Wilson to retire soon. Coburn serves as secretary of the Kansas board of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans
F. D. Coburn
Topeka
Kan
Roosevelt
Wilson
Coburn
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Mob Rule Breaks Out Near Mahanoy City
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on September 17 a mob of about 300 strikers tried to seize a supply train bound for deputies. Coal and iron police forced them back with revolvers and several non union workers were driven to their homes. Troops arrived and dispersed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanoy City
Chicago Markets Report Aids Wheat Corn and Cattle
Chicago market dispatch notes wheat advance interlaced with rain and frost risks in Iowa Nebraska and Illinois. Corn rises modestly on crop bulletins while oats hold steady and pork futures wobble. Live stock receipts show hogs cattle and sheep trading softer amid unsettled demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
Duluth
Seaboard
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Patten
Tod Yy
Ferk-- Sentess
Michigan Declares Dried Bean Lead Sparks Debate
The discovery that Michigan is the first dried bean state in the Union is likely to arouse the ire of Massachusetts according to the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
The
Union
Massachusetts
Pittsburg
Telegraph
Henderson Declines Congress Bid Over Trade Views
Speaker Henderson refuses to reconsider his decision not to run for Congress. In a telegram to Lafe Young he states the race is final and cites opposition to what he calls the administration of free trade poison to the trust evil he abhors. He says he cannot acquiesce in that policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ES Moines
Henderson
Lafe Young
Neighbors Urge Henderson to Run for Congress
Dubuque Iowa September 17 Special Speaker Henderson refuses reconsideration of his decision to decline the congressional nomination. He faces telegrams from Roosevelt and private citizens while Chairman Glasser calls a congressional committee meeting to decide whether to renominate him or choose a successor. Public opinion press rolls in urging a change, but he stands firm.
Henderson Withdraws Shocks Iowa Campaign Ahead of Vote
Washington report says Henderson quit unexpectedly amid looming re election bid and tariff disputes. Possibilities for successor include Cannon, Littlefield, and Sherman as Iowa skeptics view the move as weakening the delegation while the president seeks a western tour. Harold J. Mahin notes the impact on campaign dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Henderson
Shaw
Allison
Harold J. Mahin
Henderson Withdraws from Congressional Race in Washington
Washington September 17. Henderson’s withdrawal dominates today’s discussions. The rumor mill pins the likely Republican speaker candidates as Cannon Illinois Littlefield Maine Burton Ohio Sherman New York Hepburn Iowa Payne New York Dalzell Pennsylvania Grosvenor Ohio. Cannon is seen as a strong contender though many doubt he can secure enough votes due to past treasury policies.
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New York
Sherman
Cannon
Appropriations
House
Henderson
Washington
Illinois
Littlefield
Maine
Burton
Ohio
Hepburn
Iowa
Payne
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Treasury
David B withdraws from Iowa congressional race
In Dubuque Iowa on September 17 David B a longtime Republican leader and House speaker withdraws from re election for Congress in the third district. He cites district sentiment over tariff policy and opposition to free trade arguing that trusts cannot be cured without harming American industry and pledges to explain his views further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Albrook
Congress
Iowa
Albrook
Waterloo
Plans for the Y M C A and Cuba policy debates
The senate did not act on the bill linking tariff revision while the house pursued reciprocal Cuba relations. The speaker discusses protection for labor and industry, opposes harmful corporations, and hints at Roosevelt pursuing a Cuba treaty. A list of candidates for Henderson’s seat includes Pickett and many others. Muscatines to have a very fine structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Cuba
Roosevelt
Henderson
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
Congress
Hemenway
Cedar Falls
D. T. Gibson
Waverly
Dawson
George W. Craig
Allison
Edwards
Clarion
C. E. Albrook
Eldora
Modern Y M C A Building Planned for Muscatine
Plans for a new three story Y M C A building in Muscatine are unveiled. The 100 by 60 foot brick colonial structure will include a barber shop, bowling alley, swimming pool, gymnasium, and 320 senior lockers, aiming to attract youth from the streets and elevate city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Goldsberry
Ovens and Coal Leased by Gates Weaver Syndicate
John W. Gates and Henry E. Weaver secured leases on the Lester Coke Oven company near Chicago and gained control of Leiters in Franklin county where a large land tract was bought. The syndicate has acquired 10 000 acres in Williamson county and 1 000 in Perry county, with deals near 1 million dollars and over 1 000 coke ovens, for Illinois Steel under United States Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
John W. Gates
Henry E. Weaver
Weaver Coal and Coke Company
Lester Coke Oven Company
Chicago
Leiters
Franklin County
Chicago, Zeigler and Gulf Railroad
Williamson County
Perry County
Gates
Ilinois Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Father Slays His Daughter in Indiana Quarrel
Mrs Minnie Robinson of Elrod was shot dead in Lagrange Indiana when she acted as peacemaker between her husband and her father F A Rheam who fired the fatal shot intended for her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange, Ind
Minnie Robinson
Elrod
F. A. Rheam
Showers and Cooler Forecast for Iowa
Showers this afternoon and likely in the eastern portion tonight. Cooler tonight with frost in the north and west portions. Thursday will be fair with warmer conditions in the western areas.
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Chicago
Iowa
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