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Newspaper

Davenport Daily Republican

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1899

Page

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Ministers reply to critics signals shift in political norms

Berlin dispatch reports ministers replying through newspapers to critics. Prince Hohenlohe issues a semi official response in the Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung amid suspicions of dark intr igues behind the scenes. The item notes a broader pattern of ministers facing public critique. Zola trial delayed as defense seeks adjournment. Labori appears in court with Zola. Li Hung Chang named acting viceroy of Canton ahead of possible degradation under French demands.

Berlin von Miquel Landrath Prince Hohenlohe Norde Deutche Allesame- Maine Zeitung Canton Pekin Li Hung Chang

Cleveland wine maker fined by tax office in Asheville

In Buncombe County North Carolina on December 21 1900 or 21st unknown year Job Cleveland cousin of former President Grover Cleveland was investigated by Internal Revenue Collector Harkins for tax stamp violations on wine bottles. Cleveland a reclusive manufacturer claimed no knowledge of the stamp law and visited the office to explain. The aged 74 year old man who recently moved from New York lives alone in seclusion and faced questioning about revenue law compliance.

Asheville N. C Job Cleveland Grover Cleveland Internal Revenue Harkins Buncombe Country Cleveland Gleveland New York

Sullivan Says Hei is Broke in New York Testimony

John Li sued Anheuser-Busch Brewing for 1600 dollars for beer furnished to his saloon at 608 Sixth Avenue. Sullivan testified he was not worth a cent and called the saloon a morgue while recounting broken promises. He described himself as powerful, slow, and beefy, now working on a salary.

Eee Sullivan Hei Broadway

Depositors Won’t Lose in Produce Exchange Pill

New York December 21 State Bank Examiner Kilburn says deposits of savings banks in the Produce Exchange trust company amount to about 500000. As preferred creditors there is no chance of any savings bank depositors losing money from the suspension. He expects every depositor to recover every dollar. Stockholders could be held for up to 2500000 if needed. Kilburn notes no shaky banking concern in the city.

New York Produce Exchange Trust Company State Kilburn Savings

Congressman's Illness at Youngs Hotel in Boston

Congressman C A Boutelle of Maine, staying at the Youngs Hotel in Boston, has fallen seriously ill. Early reports sought to suppress the news while a bulletin said he suffers congestion of the brain from a severe indigestion attack. Doctors judge the malady temporary.

Boutelle Boston C. A. Boutelle Maine Youngs Hotel

Legacy gifts fund libraries in York and Falls City

Mrs. Lydia A. B. Woods of York Maine died recently and left $10,000 to York and Falls City for public libraries. The remaining estate after certain private bequests goes to the Orphans home in Denver.

Lydia A. B. Woods York, Meb York and Falls City Denver

Hood's Sarsaparilla rated as a cure all claim

An ancient ad style note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood troubles scrofula pimples and various organs diseases. It cites Mrs. M E Powers of Chicago praising relief from rheumatism after using the product, presenting it as a trusted household remedy.

Hood M. E. Powers St. Lawrence Ave Chicago

Wright murder case to go to jury today

Muscatine Dec 21 The Wright murder case heads to a jury tomorrow with final arguments concluded. Judge Brannan will adjourn until 9 AM when the charge will be given and the jury decides George Wright's responsibility for the July murder of Mrs Nellie Crippen of South Muscatine. The defense denies insanity while the evidence points to Wright’s guilt.

Muscatine Wright Brannan George Wright Nellie Crippen Solith” Muscatine

Bishop Nov Major Bishop Seeks Muscatine Command

In Muscatine on November 2 Captain Bishop of the Fiftieth Regiment I N G is nominated for major to replace Captain T C Dalzell of Davenport who has resigned. Reports show three fourths of the regiment supports Bishop with a handsome vote expected. Captain Cherry and Captain Glasgow say they are not candidates.

Muscatine Fiftieth Regiment Fiftieth Pesimiene I. N. G Bishop T. C. Dalzell Davenport Cherry Glasgow

Charity Ball to Be Giver Des Moines Iowa

Des Moines Associated Charities votes unanimously to hold a charity ball despite opposition from the ministerial association. Ministers scheduled to meet Monday. one clergy man supported lectures by Charles William Stubb, who spoke twice this week, with most ministers absent. last year’s ball netted $1500.

Des Moinés Iowa Des Moines Associated Charities Charles William Stubb Jr. Everest Cathell

Des Moines Adopts New Grade System for Inmate Clothing

The state board of control approved a three grade clothing system for penitentiary inmates effective January 1. Grade 1 covers exemplary conduct with soft wool suits bearing no stripes, Grade 2 robes with subdued stripes for minor rule violators, while Grade 3 keeps the old black and white attire for unruly prisoners.

Des Moines State Board of Control

Tragic Suicide of Local Worker Frank Dvorak

In Cedar Rapids on December 21 Frank Dvorak a 25 year old laborer of 1216 North Fifth Street consumed carbolic acid and died shortly after. Financial struggles and long standing despondency preceded the act with inquest unlikely. Funeral arrangements tentatively set for Friday afternoon.

Cedar Rapids Frank Dvorak North Fifth West Dvorak Brorak

Reception for Bishop Morrison at Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls residents welcomed Bishop Morrison on his first diocesan visit with a reception at the K P and I O O F hall and evening services at the Congregational church. The visit marks growth in the local Episcopal parish and its promising role in city church life. Des Moines warns of smallpox risk in colored districts and calls for a hospital, amid reports of ten cases among Coalfield miners. State board reports on county asylums reveal crowded, under care conditions prompting plans to abolish county facilities and move all inmates to state institutions.

Morrison Iowa Falls K. of P Congregational Church Des Moines Kennedy State Board of Health McKeveen State Board Monroe County State Board of Control Iowa

Fire at Anamosa destroys store and parlors

A December 21 fire in Anamosa caused by a coal oil stove explosion damaged Lorimer & Dilley's millinery store on East Main Street and Dr W B Pearsons dental parlors. The building owned by Dr Skinner suffered about 1500 in damage with 800 on stock insured. Pearson carried no insurance. Fire department action prevented greater loss.

Anamosa Lorimer?& Diléy’simili Nery Main ‘Street W. B. Pearson Skinner Pearson Carrief

Railroads face looming freight discrimination hearing

The Interstate Commerce Commission began a hearing on complaints that railroads have agreed to discriminatory freight classifications, with effects starting January 1. Springfield strike renewal follows Tuesday’s declaration, as workers seek proper settlement.

Ated Press Interstate Commerce Commission Springfeld Matt Atkins Frankfort Mich Gethher Buehter College Akron Shirving Northwest Mounted Police Dawson Edmonton Albert Wolf Petona Ind Harry Fraley Wolf Fraley Nebraska Supreme Court Harrison Omaha Scott

Markets by Telegraph New York Wheat Receipts Reported

New York markets show wheat receipts 5,000. corn receipts 120,000 bushels. Flour steady. wheat and corn futures mixed with May contracts trading around 69 1/2 cents and 33 cents respectively. Oats up, short supply noted. principal shippers report varied activity and receipts by flour, wheat, corn, and oats totaling numerous carloads.

New York Chicago Rio

Last Christmas Steamers Sail with Wealth of Mail

New York reports the holiday mail rush ending with ships New England St Louis Trave Lucania carrying tens of thousands of letters and large sums in money orders. The New York post office remains the central hub for the season’s distribution as Elliott’s department processes vast sums.

New York New England Boston Atlantic St. Louis Trave Lucania New York Post Ofice Elliott

Suit for Breach of Promise In Pittsburg Society

Pittsburg Pa Dec 21 Mary Curtis said to belong to a prominent Boston family yesterday filed suit for 160000 against Frank H Denny of Pittsburg for alleged breach of promise to marry He is described as a leading young man active in local clubs and en route to Europe

Pittsburg Mary Curtis Boston Frank H. Denny Denny Europe

Local market prices for produce and staples list

A dense listing of home grown and regional goods with varied prices. Items include potatoes, onions, cabbage, beans, celery, oats, flour, meal, bran, hay, butter, eggs, coal, wood, nuts, poultry, game, oranges, bananas, lemons, apples, peaches, cranberries, figs, dates, honey, and more with per unit and per case rates. Numerous named varieties and regional brands appear, reflecting a bustling commodity table.

Minn Ohios Burbanks Canada Iowa Graham Upland Prairife Eges—lfe California Howe

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Summary

Chicago market report December 21 shows hogs at 3.90 to 4.15 for heavy to mixed, 3.95 to 4.10 for lights. cattle receipts 7,000 with steers 4.25 to 6.99, cows 3.00 to 4.40, Texans 4.25 to 5.25, stockers 3.00 to 4.90. sheep 10,000 with lambs 4.00 to 5.60. overall notations indicate strength in sheep and higher cattle values.

Chicago

Palmer Reinstated as Grand Army Leader at Springfield

General John M. Palmer, early G A R representative and former department commander, has been reinstated into his prior post at Springfield. He led the Fourteenth Army Corps in the Atlanta Campaign and helped found the Illinois department, active in 1869 1870, resident of Carlinville. Wednesday a Memphis conspiracy case verdict found Frank Thompson and Bed Thompson guilty, each fined 250 dollars, for pauper death scheme. Thompson was said to have been arrested in St Louis with four cadaver bodies bound for medical colleges in the north.

John M. Palmer Grand Army of the Republic Stevenson Springfield Palmer Fourteenth Army Corps Atlanta Sinois Carlinville Bed Frank Thompson Memphis. Tenn St. Louis

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Refund

Meagher, a famed elephant trainer known as Patsy Forepaugh, was killed Wednesday in Sellsville, Ohio, when the elephant Sid, after an attempted correction with a stick, hurled him and trampled him. Sid had been in captivity 20 years and was not considered vicious.

M. J. Meagher Patsy Forepaugh Sellsville Sid Meagher Meaghers

Ex-Governor Bussel and Senator Chamberlin Charge Gallinger

The charges against Senator J. M. Gallinger for violating civil service laws will go before Concord grand jury next week. United States District Attorney Hamblett holds the case, alleging Gallinger solicited subscriptions from federal employees for campaign purposes as chairman of the state Republican committee.

C. A. Bussel W. ©. Chandler J. M. Gallinger Grand Concord N. Y United States District Attorney Hamblett Senator Gallinger State Republican Committee

Watch the Want Columns in the Republican

A brief note highlights the Want columns found in the Republican newspaper, inviting readers to review classified sections for listings, jobs, and services. The teaser suggests practical value and timely opportunities within the paper’s pages.

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