Murderer Is Taken Home in New York
William Hooper Young, described as a murderer, is returned to his home in New York. Police escorted him amid crowds as the case concludes with his transfer back to the residence.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
1
William Hooper Young, described as a murderer, is returned to his home in New York. Police escorted him amid crowds as the case concludes with his transfer back to the residence.
From New York to Derby and back Young, the Derby fugitive sought to explain his spree by blaming whisky and claiming he plans to quit alcohol. He confessed heavy drinking since his departure and described a milk and red pepper mixture as a sobriety attempt.
Col H H Rood arrives as Crocker Brigade Association president to oversee the grand reunion. The program includes a parade, opera house events, fireworks if weather cooperates, and a long official schedule with aides, bands, and a reception at the armory.
Market dispatch notes tariff revision discussions in Chicago with H J Toher & Co brokers and H E McKay of Muscatine. Reports include open high low close data for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Ribs, with regional receipts and weather impacts across the Corn Belt.
President Roosevelt sailed in an American ship into British waters and reviewed British troops from within American territory. The Detroit event marked the first time a sitting president publicly reviewed foreign troops in U S soil since 1812, though he remained aboard an American vessel with American registry. He also urged tariff reform and a bipartisan commission approach.
Iowa City reporters note court dates for the Gallaugher murder case and the separate Holladay trial to begin Monday, September 29. The “Poison Episode” details a grip with various substances left for Mrs. Gallaugher, with attorney Holbert denying knowledge and Roy Gallaugher’s request for apples cited in the narrative.
A mother was taken to Lone Tree by Mr Caldwell and Mr and Mrs Hofer who viewed the poison episode and did not want responsibility for the child’s safe keeping.
Oliphant and surrounding towns face growing unrest as the Thirteenth regiment occupies Oliphant to restore order after sheriff appeals. Reports of suspected fatal shootings, intensified violence in Wilkes-Barre, and Gen. Corbin’s tour of investigation underscore a district-wide crisis with possible governor mobilization and riot proclamations yet limited violence so far.
Frank Walker has been appointed to the position of assistant postmaster succeeding J C Van Lent who resigned to enter the newspaper business in this city. Van Lent retires after faithful service and Walker is expected to be a good choice as he learns the office duties. The office benefits from a Remington United States post office special typewriter installed to handle money order reports and related papers.
The device is a beauty and usable at widths up to 16 inches. It is convenient and will significantly ease compiling reports while producing a superior appearance.
About fifty members of Eagle lodge No. 10 A O U W left Muscatine on the early train for Cedar Rapids to attend a city wide picnic held today despite threatening weather. Only 40 tickets were sold due to the unsettled forecast, yet delegations came from many lodges across the region for Workmen day events.
In Vincennes Indiana on September 23 two lawsuits were filed against the Bostock Carnival company by Clarence Duncan and wife seeking 1999 dollars each for fright. They claim a large carnival elephant broke open their window Sunday night and pulled them from bed injuring the woman who became ill.
The Republican state convention met at Saratoga this afternoon. After an address by Temporary Chairman Quigg it adjourned until 4 o clock.
Chicago reports a market scare as September wheat surged from 79% to 85 in minutes amid alleged Armours manipulation. Traders discuss injunctions to stop the corner, with Armours said to have cleared about two and a half million dollars. wheat closes at 80.
Gen. Chaffee reports 34 enlisted men died of cholera in the Philippine Army between July 1 and August 12. The figure comes from the War Department update issued in Washington.
Riverside Iowa September 23 Mrs Eagle an 80 year old woman living alone in Richmond was found dead in her bed Friday by neighbors no cause or funeral details given in brief notice
Showers tonight and possibly Wednesday followed by fair conditions in the northwest portion on Wednesday. Cooler tonight. The Chicago special indicates a changeable spell with a cooling trend across parts of Iowa.
A San Sebastian dispatch reports Anna Campbell, a wealthy Buenos Aires socialite, is besotted with King Alfonso and attends all royal events. The king appears to reciprocate while Queen Victoria amends the king’s duties and asks her father to keep her from the court.
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