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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
6
Ambassador Meyer delivered Emperor Nicholas' last word to President Roosevelt stating Russia will not pay any indemnity to Japan. Russia offers to divide Sakhalin with Japan keeping the north portion and to bear maintenance for prisoners, but no other concessions. If Japan rejects, war will continue and peace is deemed impossible.
Miss Hattie Parker of Muscatine had her valise stolen aboard the Helen Blair as she disembarked for Muscatine. A roustabout offered to carry it and vanished with the bag. Farnum moved to Mercy Hospital after a sand-bar incident on the Dubuque boat left him with injuries. Also listed are St. Paul run aground, Mrs. Hayford killed in Cedar Rapids, and local connections to Muscatine and Wilton.
Browning College relocates to Realing Hall at 201 West Second Street as the fall term begins Tuesday September 5. Miss Sue Browning, with 12 years in business college and shorthand teaching, leads the expanding institution praised for thorough commercial training. The new, well lit quarters near the business center promise growth and better facilities. The Journal advertising contract has been renewed.
Des Moines Capital notes the inaugural 1859 run from Davenport on the Mississippi and Missouri line to Wilton Junction. The primitive engine lacked a tender, ferried across the Mississippi, and drew curious passengers as residents recall the event and its memory among Muscatine folk.
County Auditor A S Lawrence received a late night message from his son Jay employed by the Iowa Telephone Co at Ottumwa stating he fell from a telephone pole and broke his right arm dislocated at the elbow. He was receiving medical care and was reported as getting along nicely. The father sent for him to return home for care.
A complete fourteen volume set of Irving's Works by P. M. Irving and eighteen volumes on the Philippine Islands by Blair and Robertson were installed today. The bindings are handsome and the new acquisitions enhance the library's growing collection.
Local gasoline launch owners report a serious time with river pirates stealing ropes and wire cables. Several launches may be timed for a mile tomorrow with handicaps given for Labor Day races.
A gasoline stove caused a small 11:30 a m fire in E Baker's tenant house on Locust Street between Sixth and Seventh. Neighbors moved the stove to the yard before firefighters arrived. paper walls and curtains burned slightly but damage remained minor.
A party of boys from West Hill are camping near Conesville on the Bliven and McKee farms. They are guests of Albert McKee at 809 West Third Street and expect to return home this evening.
Invitations issued by Mrs. Joseph Scranton announce the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth to William A. Meyer of Muscatine Iowa. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening September 5 at 8 oclock at 726 East Second Street with plans to reside in Muscatine after October 15, 1905.
Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, a St Louis architecture firm with a Chicago office, won first prize of 5000 in a competition for a new county building to cost under 3.5 million. Holabird & Roche took second and Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge third. ten others receive 1000 for expenses.
An unknown chauffeur collided with a funeral procession causing a disturbance in the country. A warrant is sworn out and the vehicle owner remains unidentified as farmers recover a machine number.
Simla Aug 26 A new chapter in the dispute between Gen Lord Kitchener and Viceroy Curzon follows Curzons Aug 16 telegram to Lt John Broderick secretary of state for India. Kitchener issues a strongly worded minute protesting Curzons summary of his army reorganization proposals as sweeping or incorrect and denies several assertions.
Colma California August 26 Buddy Ryan claimed a foul in the fifteenth round of his bout with Jimmy Gardner and Referee Roach disallowed the foul awarding Gardner the bout but canceled all bets amid suspected wagering. Gardner dominated most rounds while Ryan landed only one hard blow that cut Gardner’s eye.
A reception is in progress at the Bennison home on West Third street this afternoon hosted by Miss Beulah Bennison. Visiting guests Miss Lucy Wilson and Miss Mona Wilson of Washington Iowa are being entertained with a musical program and light refreshments. Hours are 3 to 6.
A farmer Hemway reports an automobile carrying three Muscatine people bumped his rig during a funeral procession near West Liberty yesterday. The car did not stop. He read the number as 45 or 49. Huttig denies involvement saying his cars are 58 and 98 and he stopped for the leading buggy.
At Sheephead Bay on Aug 26 Ormonde captured the Rich Futurity Handicap with Timber finishing second and Belmere third. The winning time was 1 14 46.
A successful man recalls a turning moment when his five year old daughter witnessed his drinking. He describes her look of reproach and vow to quit alcohol, saying he has not had a drink since that day. The tale is attributed to the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Local notices promote shoe sale prices at Wilson Shoe Store with a last night warning and an invitation to attend the twister sale. Other items include mortgage investments by G M Titus and farm listings of 160 acres near Muscatine with $5000 improvements. Announcements cover Kansas excursion and city visits by residents from Wapello and Kansas.
The Washington Journal reports Muscatine girls Miss Stirlen and Marguerite Rockwell have left the chautauqua grounds after tenting there for ten days and returned home this morning.
Miss Schell and Miss Hoyt from Chicago were thrown from a motor car while traveling from London to Liverpool to board a U S steamer. Miss Hoyt suffered minor injuries and is convalescing. Miss Schell escaped unhurt as the car overturned after brakes failed on a sharp bend.
The Weed Park club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Nicholas McCoy at 1543 Washington Street. About two dozen ladies attended a social session with supper. no business was conducted. The next social will be with Mrs. Edith Rider at 305 East Second Street.
Secretary Hitchcock fired Inspector George E Wilson from the service amid disclosures from the investigation into charges against Senator Mitchell of Oregon.
Attention is called to a special meeting of Huttig Hose Co Monday evening August 28. Foreman orders all members to attend for business of importance.
Real estate transfers transcribed by G. M. Titus note Fred L Wallace heir group to J F Marolf Lot 1 Block 49 Wilton. Marolf to William A S Hall Lot 1 Block 40 Wilton. William A S Hall and Stella May Hall to Frank Winsell Lot 1 Block 40 Wilton.
An old ad promotes a $1 device claimed to help children who soil the bed by curing nocturnal incontinence. The notice targets both old and young, urging readers that the product may be more valuable than a dollar to caregivers.
Mrs. Harry Terry of Main Street was operated on this morning at Hershey Memorial Hospital by Dr. G. A. Heidel for an abdominal tumor. Last reports indicate she has recovered from the operation and is doing well.
Chicago August 26 Walter Egan defeated Clement E Smoot to win the Glenview golf championship in the cup contest. The victory marks another title for the cousin of the Champion Golfer, highlighting Egan as the tournament winner.
Homeseekers Rates. Via the Iowa Central Ry on the third Tuesday of each month to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other rates. Stop overs allowed and tickets limited 21 days. For rates time of trains etc call on agents or address A. B. Cutts G P and T A Min-
Hours listed 9:30 to 11:30 a m and 2:30 to 4:30 p m. Other hours by appointment. Addresses Iowa Telephone Office 73 M Iowa Telephone House 320 X Mississippi Valley House 2059.
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