Public Figures Regret Henderson Action Across Nation
Urging him to reconsider, public men nationwide express regret over Henderson's move. The sentences indicate bipartisan concern and calls for review of the decision.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
1
Henderson Remains Firm In Not Seeking Re election
Dubuque Iowa September 18 Speaker David B Henderson endures political pressure to reverse his decision to quit the race for congress. Telegrams from Roosevelt and others urge reconsideration while party leaders seek a convention or committee action to replace him. Henderson stands by his tariff disagreement and retirement plan as rivals field candidates across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Congress
Iowa
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N. Y
David B. Henderson
Dubuque
Theodore Roosevelt
William B. Allison
Aldrich
Spooner
Lodge
J. M. Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Gov. Cummins
Delaware
Charles E. Pickett
Black Hawk County
J. H. Funk
Hardin
Hemenway
Black Hawk
T. F. Harriman
Franklin
D. T. Gibson
E. A. Dawson
Bremer
Birdsall
Edward Nagle
Wright
C. E. Albrook
George E. Durham
Leeds
Capt. Harmon
Halbrook
Buchanan
W. H. Torbett
George W. Craig
Butler
Plank
Wheat Market Fluctuates as Cattle and Corn Shift
Chicago dispatch notes erratic wheat trading with slight changes in price, support from outside buyers, and mixed activity among commission houses. Corn sees reduced outside orders and a bearward tone, oats soften on September selling, and October provisions weaken then firm. Northwest receipts and Liverpool prices listed with regional weather and state of clearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armour
Valentine
Iowa
Nebraska
Tod Y Y
New Sep
New
Sei
Kansas City
Omaha
Two Sea Serpents Captured Off Japanese Coast
Japanese papers report two sea serpents captured by fishermen off the coast of Japan. A male forty eight feet and a female thirty nine feet were measured with horns two feet six inches long and ears about two feet. Scientists think seismic disturbances drove the serpents from deep water to shallow water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Empress of India
Japan
British Forts on Frontier Praised by Townshend
Colonel Ferrers Townshend returned to England after inspecting Canadian American frontier forts. He says British fortifications are inefficient while American forts are well equipped, according to the Daily Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Express
Ferrers Townshend
England
War Office
Colonel Townshend
Express
Woman in Pink Leads Police Chases Across Iowa Illinois
A Rock Falls report says the so called Mysterious Woman in Pink and her companion have stolen twelve outfits including twelve teams and carriages in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. They remain at large, evading officers as they flee across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Rock Falls
Hil
Iowa
Illinois
Doctor Roosevelt's Throat Specialist Joins Northwest Trip
Washington September 18 Roosevelt will travel with a throat specialist assigned to maintain the president's speaking apparatus during his tour of the northwest. The specialist's sole duty is to ensure uninterrupted vocal function for public engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Washington
Roosevelt
Bard Is Better
Los Angeles records show Senator Bard in much improved condition this morning after illness or injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bard
Methodist Conference opens fifty-ninth session in Keokuk Iowa
The Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church began its fifty ninth annual session in Keokuk with Bishop J W Hamilton presiding Reports note growth in membership and higher benevolent collections Theological candidates are listed by class and orders and officers are named with transfers announced from Kentucky St Louis and Upper Iowa conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Hamilton
Chicago
Thomas B. Neely
New York
F. J. Poage
J. B. Eyestone
Benjamin G. Hawkins
Herbert IL. Rutledge
Charles N. Pace
Willard DeVoe
J. S. Decker
M. L. Sanders
C. E. Hawk
A. C. Piersel
W. S. Mitchell
W. T. Howe
Lincoln Hughes
J. S. Dimmitt
Joe R. Hanley
R. Burdock
Charles E. Fitzsimmons
O. G. Orcutt
R. G. Cochran
George Bragg
James A
J. C. Willetts
W. P. Stoddard
C. R. Zimmerman
Elias Handy
T. 3. Pool
C. W. Wilson
C. P. Adams
Kentucky
A. J. Bruner
W. J. Kyle
St. Louis
C. E. Coggshall
Upper Iowa
Sharkey Resents Being Taunted in Brawl
In a heated melee a boxer faced insults and bad name calling during the bout. Sharkey reportedly resented the taunts and reacted in the ring, drawing attention from officials and spectators.
Sharkey to Face Trial Over Saloon Brawl Death
District Attorney Jerome outlines the case against Thomas Sharkey for the murder of Nicholas Fish in New York. He says Fish provoked the clash with a vile insult, Sharkey struck hard in a drunken brawl, and the women present were not directly involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishe
Nowise
Fish
Sharkey
Peary Returns From Arctic Voyage With New North Claim
Lieut Peary arrives aboard the Windward in North Sydney at 8 15 AM after a voyage north. He did not reach the pole but reports a final dash farther than 83 27. Dr Diedrick, his former rival, is aboard and in good health. Mrs Peary recovers from a fortnight illness on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sydney
N. S
Peary
Windward
Diedricks
Bath
Hearing on injunction to stop Corbett McGovern fight
Louisville September 18 hearing began on the motion to enjoin the Corbett McGovern bout. The commonwealth offered affidavits showing brutality of prior fights and the physician said the defeated boxer was left in a frightful physical state from the ring beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Commonwealth
Shaw Interprets Henderson Tariff Stand In Iowa Row
Secretary Shaw comments on Speaker Henderson declining renomination. He says Henderson supports the Iowa tariff plank allowing needed revisions amid changed conditions. Shaw notes Henderson accepts anti trust language but disagrees with its interpretation by some voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henderson
Congress
Shaw
Iowa
Cross the Isthmus Cross the Isthmus
Commander McLean of the cruiser Cincinnati reports a freight train crossed the Isthmus to Panama with a guard of riflemen and a rapid fire gun. Colombian revolutionists attempted to stop it but were deterred by McLean’s orders to protect life and liberty and ensure unobstructed transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McLean
Cincinnati
Colon
Colombia
Navy Department
Isthmus
Panama
Thousands starved by Mimbres flood in New Mexico
El Paso reports a flood in the Mimbres valley leaves about a thousand New Mexico residents destitute. People dig corn and beans from sand to survive as relief efforts begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Mimbres
Plan Not Illegal Plan Not Illegal
Des Moines reports Attorney General C W Mullan issues an opinion to Governor Cummins saying the Rock Island reorganization acts are within statutory powers and not against public policy. It notes the move is not a merger or consolidation and adds no real value to Rock Island property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. W. Mullan
Cummins
New Iowa Corporation
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Rock Island
Mullan
Bank Closes Doors in Syracuse After Losses
The New York State Banking Company in Syracuse did not open today as the state superintendent ordered its doors closed following heavy losses. Details of the financial troubles were reported but the immediate action halted operations at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
New York State Banking Company
Return of all fallen U S service members from Pacific regions
Washington reports all American soldiers sailors and marines who died in the Philippines Guam and Hawaii will be brought home. A detachment of U S troops left the city to exhume and prepare the bodies for shipment to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Guam
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Slight earthquake felt in San Francisco today
A minor earthquake shock was felt in San Francisco this morning with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Heirs at Law Inherit Likely Lawsuits
An observation notes that heirs often become plaintiffs or defendants as the legal system frequently sees inheritance related disputes. The quip suggests heirs face ongoing legal challenges tied to estate matters and succession.
Detroit sea lion hunter sails from Europe with haul
Captain James R. Mullins of Detroit earns a living trapping sea lions. He pursues most captures along the Mexican and Southern California coasts. He has just come back from Europe where he disposed of 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Mullins
Detroit
Mexico
California
Europe
Will Have to Let Them Wear Themselves Out
A brief line notes that the team or group will be forced to exhaust themselves through sustained effort, implying a long contest or effort without immediate relief. Specific names, places, or dates are not provided in the readable text.
New Fires Found Daily Spread With Amazing Rapidity
Fires rage across timber belts from the Wyoming line to Central Colorado. Officials say efforts to extinguish have failed as new fires ignite daily and old ones spread rapidly. Government inspectors warn the first blazes must burn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Wyoming Line
Colorado
Odd Fellows Parade Draws 25 000 in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the sovereign grand lodge parade featuring 25 000 participants led by 3 000 Patriarchs Militant under General Ramsey. Officers elected include Grand Secretary J Frank Grant, Grand Treasurer M Richards Muckle, and Grand Marshal John B Cochrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Cummins
Brenton
Grand Sire Goodwin
John B. Cockrum
Indiana
J. Frank Grant
Baltimore
M. Richards Muckle
Philadelphia
Elvin J. Curry
J. W. Venable
Hopkinsville
John B. Cochrum
Indianapolis
John Welsh
Stratford
Ont
Charles H. Lyman
Columbus
Ohio
Hepburn Emerges as Strong Speaker Hopeful in Senate Push
In New York on September 18 reports name Joseph G Cannon of Illinois and John Dalzell of Pennsylvania as contenders to succeed David B Henderson as speaker. William P Hepburn of Iowa appears the strongest candidate, with Speaker Henderson reportedly favoring Hepburn and urging supporters to back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph G. Cannon
Illnois
John Dalzell
Pennsylvania
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
W. P. Hepburn
Iowa
Henderson
Hepburn
No artist ever inspired to paint a bald headed angel
A reflective line notes that artists have not found inspiration to portray a bald headed angel in their work. It hints at rarity or irony in subject selection within art traditions.
Fair and Frost Indications From Iowa Forecast
Chicago Sept 18 Special Indications for Iowa predict a fair night and Friday with frost tonight and cooler east areas while the northwest remains warmer. Warmer Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
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Tion
Hull
Republican Party
National Dairyman’s Congress
McKinley
Charles Y. Knight
D. C
Col. Henderson
Waterloo
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H. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
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Market Review
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Missouri
Ilinois
Woman IN Pink
Doctor Roosevelt
Methodist Conference
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Thos. Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Lieutenant Peary
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