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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
1
Paris faces rising street crime as the city reels from the exposition closure. Reports detail gang attacks by groups nicknamed Apaches and Amandiers, with workmen and vagabonds driven to crime after mass unemployment. Police plan streetcar guards and a new picked corps amid ongoing investigations.
Four masked men believed tied to the Seville gang robbed the John Doerschuck bank in Shanesville, Ohio, late night. They blew the safe with nitro glycerine, fled on a handcar along the Wheeling and Lake Erie line, as a volley of bullets chased them. one man reportedly wounded. Residents Mary Knowles and John Rhodes acted heroically, exchanging fire and alerting authorities.
After finishing their work the group tried to reach the railroad by a handcar, coming under heavy fire from pursuers. They rode away but abandoned the car before Baltic, five miles distant, where a posse with bloodhounds is in pursuit.
Wilton G E College begins winter session with large enrollment and bright prospects. Opening address by Rev Hall praises Christian colleges and moral education. English and German literary societies prosper, Forum advances, glee club and orchestra active, hoped choir class starts. Basketball team strong early season, contends for state title.
In Louisville on December 3 the Federation passed a resolution denouncing Secretary Gage for allowing Zionist Dowte to import Belgian raceworkers arguing they would threaten contract labor laws. The measure will be sent to Secretary Gage President McKinley and Commissioner Powderly with instructions to pursue eight hour legislation where not in force.
A Monday evening performance at Stein's features McCarthy's Mishaps Company with sixteen top performers. Barney Ferguson leads the Irish comedy act in a show promised to be full of fun as the opera house foresees a packed house. Reserved seats cost 50.
A group of forty or more guests gathered at Wm Bergs home on East Ninth Street for a surprise party. The hosts revealed the guests, refreshments were served around 10 oclock, and the evening featured socializing and games before everyone departed satisfied with the pleasant event.
London dispatch dated December 13 notes a Boer counterattack at Nooitgedacht against Gen. Clements with 2500 British in action. Despite early repulse, Boers gained high ground at Magliesburg and forced Clements to retreat toward Hekpoort. Casualties include Col. Legge and Captains MacBean Murdock and Atkins. The engagement lies near Lichtenburg.
The December article by Fawcett surveys bric a brac and art furnishings in the Executive Mansion. It notes many pieces are gifts from kings and rulers and others were crafted for the White House, with Arthur highlighted for prolific additions and other first ladies choosing different beautifying approaches.
In Eldorado Kansas at noon the Morrison Jury was called in and discharged by Judge Shinn. The panel stood nine for a centitial and three for manslaughter in the fourth degree. Miss Morrison broke down and wept.
Davenport December 14 coroner's jury verdict finds the glucose works explosion caused by gross negligence in boiler room operations at the trust plant. Four men were killed in the incident.
Cedar Rapids reports the Elwood post office was robbed last night. About $700 in stamps notes and cash were stolen. Police say the robbers escaped on a freight train.
A day of disasters reports a St Louis Standard theater fire killing a firefighter and injuring two others. Other fires gut Dunkirk State Normal School and a Cincinnati foundry, with major losses and escaped students, across the same morning.
The city reports fourteen more blocks paved bringing total to 8.05 miles of brick and street paving. March 15, 1900 engineer notes brick pavement totals 7.20 miles 147 528 square yards 9 600 000 bricks cost 203 999 09. Sewer and water mains work accompany the new paving benefiting the city.
Promoter Johnston proposes a numbered line system for ticket holders to choose seats at the Grand Opera opening on December 26. The first in line loses If absent at 9 o’clock. Each person may select up to their purchased tickets, with doors opening at 7:30 and curtain at 8:30. A committee meeting at Commercial Club rooms will settle objections.
The 8:00 P M departure from Buffalo arrives via the Central Valley Railroad Exposition Express featuring luxurious sleeping cots for passengers.
Chicago dispatch notes indications of threatening weather with possible snow tonight and Saturday. East portion expected flurries as the cold front moves in.
Local items report attorney and business visits in Grandview and Burlington, a health officer appointment, a literary lecture by Col Ham, a Christmas bazaar, a school bond election, and various social notices. Santa visits, church events, and civic affairs fill the town pages with community updates.
Mrs. J. W. Logan wife of Justice Logan and longtime Waterloo resident died at 3 PM at her home 426 West Fourth Street She had been an invalid for several years and sank this morning at age 68 Mrs Logan formerly resided in Muscatine.
Washington December 4 The administration and the Senate steering committee have agreed to two Foraker amendments. One strikes the need for prior assent by other nations, and the other makes the Hay-Pauncefote treaty superior to the Clayton-Bulwer treaty where they conflict. Rationale says this will secure Senate ratification.
Harold J. Mahin of this city was surprised to learn in Clinton papers of a local arrest for larceny of a satchel. Mahin says the alleged thief used multiple names including R. V. Walick and R. V. Warlick, with La Crosse authorities confirming Wallick’s identity. the suspect has ties to Muscatine, selling goods for his father’s glove business.
The Salvation Army Christmas distribution fund received fifty dollars and change previously reported. Sister Waldron conducted a collection while a captain notes he could dispose of two barrels of apples two boxes of oranges and forty pounds of candy. Donations are requested promptly.
Charles M. Kneese and Mayme I. Abbott, both of Muscatine, were married at 4 p m on December 13 1900 by Rev L B Hix of the First U B church. The ceremony occurred at 805 East Ninth Street and they will reside there. Both have many friends who extend congratulations.
At four o'clock this morning the seven month old Harry Eshleman son of Mr and Mrs H Eshleman residing in South Muscatine died. The body will be taken to Columbus Junction tomorrow for burial.
Review notes a lively performance with rapid fun and merriment throughout. Describes it as vaudeville style rather than pure farce, aimed at keeping audiences in high spirits all evening at Stein's on Monday.
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