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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
1
Washington and Shanghai cables reveal Conger reports chaos in Pekin with the imperial family unseen and foreign fatalities amid Boxer turmoil. Wu of China warns against violence, while Rockhill heads to Yokohama to represent the United States in Pekin negotiations.
Rome reports the government agreed with Washington to send thirty police agents to the United States. The mission aims to watch Italian colonies for anarchist activity and potential threats.
John W. Stone foreman of the industrial department at the state hospital in Mt. Pleasant Iowa was arrested by Sheriff Putnam on a larceny warrant issued by Justice Burton. Dr Hoytt superintendent filed information based on a telegram from John Downie Des Moines a board of control member charging sale of state property. Stone awaits hearing and has employed counsel W F Kopp.
Representative George L. Lusk of Bay County, campaigning for re election, argues state sugar beet policy. He notes minimal past bounty, cites factory investments, and urges a partial bounty of at least one half cent per pound for Michigan raised and processed beet sugar.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful John W. Kern rode in the sleeper of the Northland express when the G R and I line wrecked last Wednesday morning about thirty miles north of Grand Rapids. He escaped unharmed and quickly informed his wife he was safe, asking for a fresh supply of clothes sent to Mackinac as his trunk had not been on his train. The trunk later arrived at Mackinac in good condition the next day due to a baggage mishap.
A Chicago to Burlington express package containing about 20000 allegedly vanished en route. The Commercial National Bank wired the Adams Express Company money to a Burlington railway agent, who later received a similar package that held only brown paper.
Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 Bruno Rohde a young German farmer living near Fisk station reports to the sheriff that his wife disappeared last Thursday night with their two sons ages 5 and 7. He believes she is now en route to Germany where her wealthy parents live. The family has resided in the country only a short time.
Adlai E. Stevenson has been in Bloomington since Friday night and left last evening for Sedalia Missouri where he will speak tomorrow. He stayed with relatives and worked on his private correspondence which had fallen behind in recent weeks.
Pana Illinois August 21 W E Hayward banker and wealthiest landowner in Illinois has filed mandamus papers with the county clerk to transfer his near city property to the county. He is valued at about 1 000 000 and says city taxes should not apply. case expected to be hard fought.
President and Mrs McKinley will depart Washington Friday afternoon for Chicago to attend the annual Grand Army encampment. The trip highlights a major presidential visit amid veterans events and local ceremonies in Chicago.
Dubuque town reports John Dewell killed after being struck by a central train while attempting to rescue his horses from danger. He sacrificed his life in the line of duty, with authorities noting the tragedy occurred this morning.
Report from Pe kin dated Aug 15 says Russians led the attack while American British and Japanese troops helped. The siege ended by Tuesday noon with legations rescued after strong bombardment and an assault that placed the flag on the east gate. Casualties for the allies estimated at seventy killed and one hundred fifty wounded. Yaun Shi Kai, governor of Shantung, is dead. Anxiety grows for Allied positions as Chinese forces gather between Pekin and Tien Tsin.
Caleb declares the trial a political sham and a mockery of justice. He urges fairness, condemns Democratic party theft of state offices, and defends his actions as faithful to the voters’ trust while calling out alleged prosecutorial manipulation. He signs with respect to the public.
Thomas Newell leading farmer in Wapello county died suddenly at his home in Ottumwa after a heart trouble attack the previous week. He had been a pioneer of the Eddyville region and had recently visited Ottumwa.
Dewet quits before St Pretoria and Aumbestan lines up fifteen miles south to meet the advancing force. The Pyramid Hills action ends as a strong force moves to engage.
The census reports St Paul at 163 632 residents and Minneapolis at 227 618 residents as of the latest count.
A woman named Mrs McIntyre nee Moody formerly of Kale was found near the Des Moines river thickets with a newborn infant dead beside her. Exposed to rain and sun since Thursday night the child died at birth. She is hospitalized in critical condition and may face infanticide charges. her husband has been away in the west. Previously a resident of Independence asylum, she was discharged last October as cured.
West Liberty residents were summoned for a preliminary hearing against Fred LaFrantz now in Cedar Rapids, accused of selling mortgaged stock. The case, involving about $2,000, was continued to September 12 at 2 PM. the Iowa City Savings Bank seeks repayment from buyers and prosecutors consider actions against LaFrantz’s son T Frantz as a possible outcome.
The Democratic State campaign opened in Sedalia with A. E. Stevenson as the star. about forty thousand shouted crowds gathered at Liberty Park to hear A. M. Dockery and Stevenson. Stevenson outlined the party platform endorsing imperialism and the need for large military expenditure to replace peaceable agencies.
Reverend John Casidy a Catholic pastor from Williamsburg Iowa died in Mercy Hospital Chicago after three weeks illness from typhoid fever He fell ill on returning from vacation at Atlantic City His mother resides in Davenport and the remains will be brought there for burial.
The narrative recalls Andrew Carnegie investing ten shares in Adams Express valued at 500, urged by Thomas A. Scott. Carnegie, a former telegrapher, faced trepidation yet pursued railroad ventures and the sleeping car invention, aided by Woodruff. It notes oil field profits and land dividends amid early industrial expansion.
Customer in Gravitt Arkansas requests Beggs' German Salve for piles claiming it relieves chronic cases and permanently cures many after other treatments fail. Advertises that all dealers carry the product.
Louisa County fair grounds at Wapello Iowa host the 35th annual exhibition with strong agricultural and stock displays. Races for the next three days include 3:00 trot and pace for $100 each and a $15 Farmers running race. Entertainment features include Flying Baldwins bicycle act Prof LaGette tight rope walking and Robt Sherman Comedy Company with side attractions like a sword swallower and wild man of Borneo.
Ernest Derby died Monday afternoon at about 4 o clock at his parents home four miles east of Wilton after a long illness from consumption. He was able to be about but suffered a coughing spell yesterday afternoon and passed away quickly. Other items note Mr and Mrs Homer Curtis depart for Boone county for an extended visit, Pearl Penney's return from Muscatine, May Demorest and Elva Patterson visiting Mrs Mary Park, C W Norton visiting the county seat, James Davis listed as sick, and a hope the hot spell does not worsen illness.
Batchelor introduces an Electric Sparker in his launch Juniata to reduce heat and dirt. Herman Liebbe of South Muscatine mourns the death of his seven months old son at eight this morning. Squire Tappe officiated the marriage of C H Bennett and Emma Lichtenhouse yesterday. they will live in the city. Squire Rickette of Drury township is reported very ill. He is among Rock Island county’s oldest and best known settlers.
Chicago August 21 special indications expect generally fair weather in Iowa tonight and Wednesday with possible local thunderstorms tonight. Cooler in eastern and central portions tonight.
Wm O'Connor and companions rode the 12 16 fast train home O Connor slept atop a car fell into a shallow pool suffered broken bones and bruises but is not badly hurt The town hosted boxing on the river bank amid hot weather and strict enforcement of penalties Farmers report corn on the home stretch and melons growing Postings note municipal news church events and upcoming district fair plans Weather and community notes fill the rest with illness visits and social gatherings.
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