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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1902

Page

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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.

Murderer Wm Hooper Young Arrives in Custody

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.

New York Wm. Hooper Young Derby Conn T Police Young

Crocker Brigade and 35th Iowa Reunions in Muscatine

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.

Crocker Brigade Thirty-Fifth Iowa Infantry Thirty-Fifth Muscatine H. H. Reod Mt. Vernon Crocker Brigade Association Commercial Hotel John H. Munroe Man Maennerchor Iowa Avenue First Second Street Citizens’ Railway Park Boys In Blue Opera House Grand Army Fourth Street Fifth Third Mulberry Third Street D. V. Jackson Fiftieth Iowa Iowa National Guard Battery of Artillery Grand Opera House G. A. R. Hall Brigade Thirty-fifth Iowa Chestnut Street

Tariff Revision Discussed in Chicago Markets

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.

H. J. Toher & Co H. E. McKay Muscatine Postofice Chicago Kansas City Omaha

Roosevelt holds historic review across border in Detroit waters

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.

Hayes Roosevelt

Gallaugher Murder Trials Set in Iowa City

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.

Iowa City Gallaugher Holbert

Unsure Custodial Action Over Poison Incident

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.

Lone Tree

Militia in Possession and Looming Clash Across Coal Region

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.

Tamaqua Corbin

Appointment of Frank Walker as assistant postmaster

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.

Frank Walker J. C. van Lent Walker van Lent Remington United States Post Office

The machine for compiling reports offers wide 16 inch use

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.

Eagles lodge sends fifty to Cedar Rapids big picnic

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.

Eagle Lodge No. 10 Cedar Rapids

Elephant incident sparks damages suits in Vincennes

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.

Vincennes Ind Bostock Carnival Company Clarence Duncan Carnival Company

New York Republicans Convene One Day Session

The Republican state convention met at Saratoga this afternoon. After an address by Temporary Chairman Quigg it adjourned until 4 o clock.

Saratoga Quigg

Armours Corner Wheat Market Sparks Panic

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.

Chicago Board of Trade Armours

Cholera Deaths Rise in Philippine Army Reports

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.

Washington Chaffee War Department Army of the Philippines

Old Lady Found Dead in Riverside Residence

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

Riverside Richmond

Weather outlook for Iowa shows showers and cooler air

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.

Chicago Iowa

Rich Buenos Aires Woman Hangs On King Alfonso

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.

Madrid San Sebastian Anna Campbell Buenos Ayres Alfonso

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William Hooper Young New York 35TH City Col. H. H. Rood The Offi Cial Col. Rood Col. Jackson John Tilly F. W. Bishop C. W. Kemble F. D. Munroe Harry Kern W. L. Neeley 50Th Regiment Ray Brown Northwest Wheat Receipts Minneapolis Duluth Liverpool Corn Belt Illinois Dakotas Minnesota Favors Detroit United States Logansport Congress Peru Indianapolis Tomlinson Hall Rooseveltt Michiigan Across Holladay Mrs. Gallaugher Oliphant Bert Chas Lundon Wilkesbarre Gen. Corbin Mahiano City Maude Adams America Miss Adams France Bri Philippines Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Ohio Democrats Johnson Spain
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