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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
4
Alexander Jester, an octogenarian on trial for the 29 year old murder of Gilbert Gates, was acquitted in New London Missouri after three ballots. The verdict sparked loud rejoicing as spectators and his family celebrated outside the courthouse.
Wellman Iowa August 2 news that James Murphy formerly of Wellman now in Sioux City is jailed for a robbery with two accomplices. They held up a man and took three hundred dollars. Murphy left Chicago six weeks ago. his wife moved to Wellman earlier and soon returned to Chicago after the arrest news.
Port Byron hosts the Central New York Firemen Association at its fifth annual convention. About two thousand firefighters and twenty bands participated in the forenoon parade. Attendees include fire companies from Rochester Despatch Brighton Fairport Palmyra Newark Lyons Clyde Wolcott Weedsport and Jordan. The program features parades band concerts and prize drills.
Grayville Alabama hosts the second annual Chautauqua for seven days beginning today and ending August 9. The program features notable talent secured from Chicago.
Hong Kong reports the Emperor of China turns 28 today, but ongoing war disruptions prevent any public celebration. He was born August 2, 1872.
Sunstroke struck Clarence Sewell a 23 year old brakeman as he worked a coupling in Rock Island yards at Washington Iowa yesterday afternoon. He was sent to his Eldon home and is expected to recover.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors met to hear the executive committee report favoring a 2 percent dividend for the last six months. The vote was announced in New York on August 2.
An old display ad promotes Mull's Lightning Cough Cure priced at 25 cents and promises fast cough relief.
Chicago reports E. L. Swazey, an absconding Kansas cattleman, may have taken one million dollars. Of about 1.6 million in paper, 1.3 million is located. M. P. Buell, Kansas City based head of the Livestock Commission Merchants Protection, seeks Swazey, suggesting he may have fled to South America like Grant Gillett. Stockyard commission men say Swazey was financially strained, overdrawing nearly $2,000.
Chicago readers learn that Judge Carter rules the board of review has absolute power to set county tax valuations with no taxpayer appeal unless clear fraud by assessors or board members is shown. The ruling, read en banc before about 100 lawyers and 350 property owners, accompanies efforts to collect delinquent taxes totaling 1,075,413 dollars.
Rock Island offers homeseekers tickets to Colorado and Utah points at one fare plus $2 round trip with final return Oct 31. A Chicago to Denver special train departs Aug 1 4 45 p m reaching Denver next day with day coaches Pullman sleepers and dining car. After Aug 1 rates valid on regular trains. Colorado booklet available at the depot.
The Southwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas M W A Log Rolling Association meets in Kansas City for its largest gathering. About 25 000 visitors attend with a 300 camp delegation. An entertaining program unfolds and valuable prizes are awarded.
League games included Brooklyn 10 over Pittsburgh 6 in Brooklyn, Philadelphia 8 over St. Louis 7, Boston 8 over Cincinnati 2, New York 8 over Chicago 5. American League results featured Cleveland 17 at Kansas City, Minneapolis 3 over Buffalo 3, Milwaukee 4 over Detroit 2, Chicago 2 over Indianapolis 0. Mull's Lightning Cough Cure ad promotes relief for lung trouble with 25c and 50c sizes.
Paris witnessed a shooting tournament near the exposition site with several prominent American marksmen competing. Teams of five included members selected by Dr. R. H. Sayre, president of the United States Revolver Association, and featured United States Revolver Association entrants in team contests.
Emperor William reached Cowes today and was greeted with a royal reception. He is expected to travel to London soon and then proceed to Windsor Castle for further engagements.
The article argues that while China is peaceable in reputation, its legal system and punishments are brutal. It outlines methods of torture including the bangue and cage, describes beheadings and other grisly penalties, cites historical atrocities against captives, and condemns leniency as weakness, urging a hard stance against Chinese conduct.
Special dispatch from H J Toher Co brokers shows Chicago board quotes for Wheat Corn and Rice with opening high low and close figures. Hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges noted with regional comparisons and future projections.
Oriental Panitorium Club at 102 West Second St lists rates for ladies and gentlemen steam cleaning and dyeing services in a compact notice.
A leading Iowa steam cleaning and dye facility pledges top tier service. The business emphasizes unmatched first class results and statewide reputation in its craft.
A public notice announces readiness to treat diseases of men and women by Osteopathy as taught at Kirksville Missouri. It describes Osteopathy as a drugless science healing by removing mechanical obstructions to circulation. Free consultation and examination for thirty days with office hours from 9 am to 5 pm, except Sunday.
The trader invites customers to buy pure fresh groceries with steady prices and aims to gain patronage by offering reliable staples and dependable value.
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