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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
2
Eastbound traveler schedule from Muscatine to Montezuma and Wilton shows daily departures with passenger and freight trains, noting times 8:10 a m and 7:10 pm from Montezuma and 6:08 pm for freight. Wilton branch times list departures 6:32 am 7:03 am 9:60 pm and 11:20 pm with daily exceptions.
Davenport Rock Island and North Western Railway Co announces daily passenger service to Clinton Dixon Chicago Omaha Denver and coastal points with No 2 4 6 8 departures from Davenport at 7 30 AM 12 05 PM 3 40 PM and 6 25 PM plus arrivals via No 1 3 5 7 to Davenport. J F Berry General Passenger Agent Cedar Rapids.
The Muscatine North and South Railroad issues a new timetable effective 12:01 p m Sunday June 17 1900. It lists southbound No 3 and No 1 and northbound No 2 and No 4 with arrival and departure times at Muscatine Sota Round House Elrick Junction and other stations. All trains except Sunday operate. No 2 runs regardless of No 1 and No 4 runs regardless of No 3. Connections available with B C R N to Burlington and south and to Iowa Central points east west and north.
The Senate in executive session approved a committee amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty allowing the United States to defend its interests and maintain order with its own forces. Debates followed on Elkins proposed changes and other amendments by Tillman Allen Money Thurston, with opposition listed by a bloc of senators.
Washington reports that the Army engineers commission doubts a fourteen foot link from Lockport through Des Plaines and Illinois rivers to the Mississippi, while hinting approval if extended to St Louis. Cost estimated at about 30 million dollars, with earlier seven to eight foot and ten to twelve foot plans also examined. Hanna spoke long in senate on ship subsidy bill. House delays with war revenue reduction debate and holiday recess decision.
In Washington the senate military affairs hearing on the army reorganization bill included Archbishop Ireland and Bishop McGoldrick who argued against prohibiting post exchanges. They claimed canteens aid temperance by limiting outside temptations, noting Fort Snelling experience reduced drinking among soldiers and urging moderation rather than total prohibition.
A speaker in a military context urges restraint from town temptations such as cafes and saloons. He argues discipline learned in service helps resist broader evils and maintain moral conduct.
Former State senator and judge Charles E. Fuller emerged as a candidate for United States senator. Bellevidere politician Dufay A. Fuller and Representative E. D. Suttleff said they would back Fuller, with George R. Lyon also endorsing him. Washington reports indicate Representative Hitt has declared against Cullem, adding rivals to the field.
A group including James Neville of Bloomington ex-Representative William Thurman Arlington Heights ex-Representative Edmund O Connell and Senator Stubblefield Bloomington is visiting to discuss patronage with Judge Yates who is keeping plans private. Each guest will meet a private secretary by prior appointment to ensure orderly audience timing.
Indianapolis officials and prominent residents are accused by the Indianapolis Gas company directors of secretly enlarging gas mixer openings to steal gas. The assertion notes widespread violations despite prohibitory laws and cites various city figures and businesses as among the offenders.
Advert shows Latrative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with a simple No Cure No Pay offer. Priced at 25 cents. Delivered as a patent medicine pitch typical of early 20th century ads.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad invites travelers seeking comfort and scenic views to choose routes toward New York Philadelphia or seaside destinations, highlighting a pleasant journey with picturesque scenery.
Charlies Holz sues John Hanson in New London for 30 dollars and a year’s interest claiming Hanson married the hired girl under contract to Holz and released her for 30 dollars. Government action possible under allied labor contract law as proceedings loom.
Dr. A Perry Bowman of Sioux City and H H Sears of Chicago back a $300000 venture to corner this year’s soft shell crab output. They reportedly control a large share of the season’s catch after quiet negotiations and backing. Bowman is a local physician. Sears formerly managed Chesapeake Oyster in Sioux City.
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