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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
9
President Roosevelt became dangerously ill in Indianapolis and underwent an urgent operation at St Vincent's hospital. It is believed an internal injury from a bruising trolley crash worsened by the Pittsfield accident has led to the cancelation of western engagements and the return to Washington by special train.
Word reaches Muscatine Iowa that President Roosevelt is seriously ill and undergoing an operation with his life in danger. The disturbing bulletin stuns residents and prompts tight attention nationwide.
It is regretted that he was afflicted while on a tour including Iowa where he planned to speak on administration issues. He would have visited Des Moines on September 30 and other towns. Preparations were extensive but must be canceled. Roosevelt and McKinley both faced critical moments in tariff and reciprocity debates. The nation hopes for the recovery of the president.
The sudden illness of President Roosevelt is reported in Muscatine with deep regret and anxiety. Residents recall the Pittsfield accident and fear hidden injuries while awaiting further official details on the president's condition.
President Roosevelt spoke in Logansport outlining tariff revision and favored a bipartisan commission to study it. He warned against radical shifts and urged reapplication of established principles to changing conditions, noting no violence in industrial adjustment. He was aboard an American vessel when crossing the Detroit boundary.
In Indianapolis, President Roosevelt arrived and spoke to Spanish war veterans at Tomlinson Hall. Across Michigan and Detroit unrest grows as militia take control, with reports of shootings and potential bloodshed as non union workers clash amid strikes in Wilkesbarre Tamaqua and Mahano City, with authorities invoking riot proclamations.
Chicago September wheat leaped from 79% to 85 in minutes amid market panic as Armours allegedly cornered the market. Talks of injunctions circulated to stop further manipulation. traders reported about 2.5 million in gains, with wheat closing at 80 cents.
Market report shows railroad and utility shares edging higher while industrials mostly hold, with rails Atchison MoPac Union Pacific and others fluctuating between modest gains and losses. Major names like U S Steel and Reading show varied results amid uneven activity.
The court fixed September 29 as the start date for separate trials of Mrs. Gallaugher and Charles Holladay over the death of James Gallaugher. Holladay to be tried first, then Mrs. Gallaugher. A grip with poison contents was left at the county jail for her by attorney Holbert, who claimed no knowledge of the items.
William Hooper Young has been returned to his residence in New York after being convicted in a murder case. The move follows a local legal process and reflects transfer procedures for the defendant.
New York reports that William Hooper Young arrived from Derby Connecticut in custody of two detectives after being a fugitive. He said whisky caused his trouble and vowed to leave it alone while his lawyer claims his innocence.
Vincennes Indiana September 23 two suits filed for damages against the Bostock Carnival company. Clarence Duncan and wife seek 1999 dollars each for fright caused when a large elephant broke their window and grabbed them from bed. Woman is fl.
Saratoga Sept 23 The Republican state convention met this afternoon. After an address by Temporary Chairman Quigg it adjourned until four o clock.
Riverside Louisiana September 23 Mrs Eagle an 80 year old woman was found dead in her bed Friday by her neighbors. She lived alone at Richmond Street according to the report.
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